Abstract The paper discusses the corporate condition of the Black & Decker Company. The analysis includes corporate background information, situational analysis, SWOT analysis, financial analysis and key success indicators. The paper includes other elements of strategic business operations, evaluating whether or not B&D made a wise decision to move some of its operation overseas to Mexico, Europe and China.
From the Paper "The strategic challenge for corporations in the 21st century is to not get eaten up by competitors as competition for market share increases as a result of globalization. As a result, there have been changes in the international operating environment, which have forced many companies to optimize efficiency and responsiveness. Companies that once focused on developing and managing new challenges are now being forced to strategically restructure to reflect changes in organizational capabilities while balancing business objectives at the same time."
Abstract This paper looks at dream sequences in Dostoevsky's novels "The Double" and "Crime and Punishment" and analyzes how they allow the reader to understand more about the psychology of the characters in a way that would be difficult to portray in the character's waking thoughts and actions.
From the Paper "In both The Double and Crime and Punishment, Dostoevsky describes dream sequences that are very revealing about the fears of Mr. Golyadkin and Raskolnikov. Using his characters? nightmares as a way to convey something about their psychology allows Dostoevsky to reveal the characters? mental state with an untainted honesty that is not possible in their thoughts and actions. In this way, Dostoevsky is able to crystallize and clarify the characters? deepest fears. In particular, the examination of Golyadkin's dream about his double turning everyone against him reveals that his peers? opinions of him are of the highest importance to him, and as such, his great fear is that others will dislike him. Raskolnikov's dream about the horse reveals his fear of his own weakness, his fear and repression of his past, and his fear of his own humanity and capacity for compassion."
Abstract This paper describes double lung transplants and then outlines briefly the manners in which the transplant is to be survived considering the factors working against the individual.
Abstract This paper explains Black & Decker's process-centric supply chain problems and looks at the company's supply chain processes with the distribution network. The paper first discusses how Black & Decker are committed to the further streamlining of processes with supply chain and order management systems. The paper then lists Black & Decker's measures of performance that reflect the company's commitment to continuous improvement. A table and management hierarchical model are included with the paper.
Outline:
Introduction
Black & Decker's Process-Centric Supply Chain Problems
Integrating Supply Chain Processes with the Distribution Network
Black & Decker Focuses on Further Streamlining of Processes with Supply Chain and Order Management Systems
Analyzing Black & Decker Supply Chain Performance
From the Paper "Relying on a distribution network that was generating the majority of their revenue and becoming more powerful due to their ability to exert pricing constraints on suppliers, Black & Decker soon found it being squeezed on pricing on the distribution side of their business and increasingly constrained by the cost efficiencies of its supply chains on the other. Wal-Mart's ability to exert influence on Black & Decker was growing, and the need for having more efficient management of its own supply chain was going to make the difference between the tools supplier being able to retain Wal-Mart as a top channel partner. K-Mart, going through extensive restructuring of its store operations, also had significant requirements for better visibility into the Black & Decker supply chain."
Abstract This paper presents the background to the well-known and successful tool company, Black & Decker, including an examination of the ADP (Appraisal Development Plan) initiative. The paper discusses the dilemma faced by Eastern hemisphere president of the company, regarding the institution of a new performance appraisal system. The paper explores the three choices available to him: To accept the modified ADP system developed by Anita Lim, manager of Human Resources; to implement the ADP system adopted in the U.S.; or to continue allowing the different sites to use variations of the MBO (Management by Objective) plan.
From the Paper "ADP is an acronym for Appraisal Development Plan, also called the 360 degree feedback approach to performance appraisal. It relies on feedback from peers, subordinates and supervisor as well as a self-appraisal. Interviews with a number of Asian workers indicated that the ADP would not be accepted in the Eastern Hemisphere as it had been in the U.S. Anita Lim, therefore, presented Bill Lancaster with a modified version which lacked the components that made it a 360 feedback."
Abstract This paper is a case analysis on Black and Decker's Marketing Action Plan for their Tools Division. The paper discusses marketing, communications, brand equity value, brand recognition and image.
From the Paper "This marketing Action Plan for the Black Decker Tools Divisions assumes that the company will accept strategy. Option. Drop the Black Decker Names from the Professional-Tradesman Segment."
Tags: Marketing action plan, Marketing/Communications plan
Abstract The legal concept of ?Double Jeopardy? is a rather simple one to define and to understand; but .application of the Double Jeopardy standard is anything but easy or simple. The paper describes Double Jeopardy as a limitation in court proceedings that the same person cannot be tried for the same crime twice, regardless of the verdict or outcome of the first trial. But, as with all legal procedures and rules of order, there are exceptions to the rule. The paper shows that in cases where new evidence is found that can demonstrate a person's innocence, a trial is considered warranted because the outcome could not adversely affect the person already convicted. If, however, the new evidence could prove an already determined innocent person guilty, then Double Jeopardy rules start being applicable. The paper concludes that Double Jeopardy actively prevents multiple prosecutions and overlapping punishments for the same crime.
From the Paper "The key issue in our modern application of Double Jeopardy is whether or not it was intended to just limit the actions of the executive and judicial branches, or whether it was meant to include actions of the legislative branch. The Court's seeming unwillingness to decide if the Clause protects against legislative incursions upon Double Jeopardy values accounts for most of the confusion in Double Jeopardy jurisprudence. By this, it is meant that the Double Jeopardy Clause either does or does not limit Legislative ability to create new and additional punishments for the same crime. For example, does Double Jeopardy prevent Congress from making a law that allows for a person to be given additional punishments for every person secondarily affected by a murder (while current practice is to punish the crime itself, this hypothetical law would allow for the same crime's punishment to be based upon the number of people in the family and community directly affected by the crime and to add additional years of punishment)."
Tags: jurisprudence, Supreme, Court, O., J., Simpson, Ex, Parte, Lange
This paper discusses the use of "doubles" in Joseph Conrad's "The Secret Sharer" and "Heart of Darkness" and Robert Louis Stevenson's "Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde".
Abstract This paper describes that in the use of "doubles", Joseph Conrad's "The Secret Sharer" and Robert Louis Stevenson's "Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde" are more nearly similar than either of those works are like Conrad's "Heart of Darkness". The author points out that in both "Secret" and "Jekyll", the doubles reside in one man and the doubles are clearly delineated, one good and the other evil, but in "Heart" both Kurtz and Marlow have doubles within them.The paper explains that the psychological issues of the uses of doubles in the three works are twofold: How is it that a man comes to be made aware of the evil within himself, and how does he respond when that confrontation takes place?
From the Paper "Conrad's The Secret Sharer is easily the most complex of the three stories, for it can be taken as the portrayal of both the double externalized and internalized. Clearly, in either case, Leggatt is meant to be the evil side of the young captain. The captain is kin to Marlow in that both set off on a journey, internally and externally, in relative innocence, and both end up far more aware of the evil in the world."
Abstract This paper discusses the Fifth Amendment, double jeopardy clause and the double jeopardy rule in England. The papre relates that, recently, England scrapped the 800-year old law to allow retrial of those defendants that had been acquitted of serious felony offenses. This paper visits the case of Mr. William Dunlop for the crime of murder and discusses the outcome of the case in detail. Several cases are also explored pertaining to the double jeopardy clause in the Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution. These cases help explain how the double jeopardy clause is affected by caselaw from the United States Supreme Court and how that influences the double jeopardy clause. The presentation before the courts of both sides of the issue presenting a pro/con or for/against are also discussed in detail.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Body of Paper
Conclusion
From the Paper "The prosecution can appeal prior to trial commencing (see Serfass v. United States, 420 U.S. 377 [1975]) where the judge has ordered the dismissal of the indictment against the defendant. The prosecution may appeal a ruling after jeopardy has attached itself to the proceedings but prior to the termination of the proceedings, so long as the trial did not produce a basis of innocence for the accused (see United States v. Scott, supra, 687). The prosecution may not appeal an acquittal. Even if the judge or jury order the acquittal, double jeopardy attaches itself after the acquittal has been established."
Abstract This paper argues that, despite ambiguities, the provision of double jeopardy provides important protections against tyranny, harassment, and malicious prosecution. Furthermore, there are already adequate exceptions to the double jeopardy rule to ensure against criminals being able to take advantage of such ?technicalities.? Given these arguments, this paper maintains that the double jeopardy rule must continue to be upheld.
From the Paper "The Fifth Amendment of the Constitution specifies a Double Jeopardy Clause. This clause expressly states that no person shall "be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb" (Constitution, Amendment V). This principle was enshrined expressly to protect individual citizens from excesses of the state or representatives of the government. The Fifth Amendment's provision regarding double jeopardy thus functions to protect individuals from harassment or tyranny by those in authority."
Abstract This paper examines how the double jeopardy clause is part of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and categorically prohibits re-trial for the same offense. It looks at how the rule is aimed at restricting the powers of the government, protect the individuals from uncertainty about their fate, and encourage "finality" in the criminal justice system. It provides an overview of the double jeopardy clause and also includes an analysis of the clause aimed at deciphering its exact meaning and intent, differing interpretations of the rule by U.S. courts, and the pros and cons of the rule.
Outline
The Underlying Philosophy
Origins and History
Development and Scope
Contradictory Rulings
Pros and Cons of the Double Jeopardy Clause
What Should be Done?
Conclusion
From the Paper "The double jeopardy rule is said to have its origins in the controversy between the King of England, Henry II and Thomas Becket in the 12th century AD over the issue that clerics convicted in a religious court may not be punished again in the King's court. The maxim of "no man ought to be punished twice for the same offence" was in turn based on St Jerome's commentary in AD 391 on the prophet Nahum: ?For God judges not twice for the same offence.? Over the following centuries, legal theorists such as Englishmen Edward Coke and William Blackstone recognized the importance the "double jeopardy" principle. Specific prohibition of multiple trials for the same offense, however, was not enshrined in British law. Only in very special circumstances could a defendant plead prior conviction or acquittal to defeat the prosecution."
Abstract The "double" was a symbolic device commonly used in the nineteenth century. Famous examples include Victor Frankenstein and his monster and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This paper shows that Wilkie Collins used the "double" several times in his fiction. It shows, however, that in "The Dead Hand," Collins used the symbolism of the double in a different way than other nineteenth century authors.
From the Paper "Another way Collins' use of the double in this story contradicts typical nineteenth century use is that Holliday destroys his brother's life unintentionally. This approach is very different from other nineteenth century authors. For example, in Frankenstein, the monster deliberately kills Victor's wife in retaliation for Victor's refusal to create a mate for the monster. In "The Dead Hand." while the narrator and reader soon realize the bitter young man Holliday revived is his brother, Holliday himself does not realize it, nor does he realize the woman he loves was engaged to his brother."
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses that in 'The Double Hook', there are hundreds of instances of women being depicted with the kitchen and with childcare. The writer points out that in many ways, 'The Double Hook' is the direct opposite of 'Street of Riches' in the former book's portrayal of battering and neglect of children. The writer notes that in Roy's book, the family is a haven, and provides a supportive environment, while in 'The Double Hook', the family provides an insecure and repressive environment.
From the Paper "Among the functions of the family are socialization and education of children in social values and norms, along with providing security and meeting the physical and emotional needs of the children. Those functions are met in 'Street of Riches'. What is most outstanding about Roy's book relates to her mother's simultaneously liberal and repressive views of women's roles."
Abstract This paper explores situations based on several authorities in which a person may or may not be tried again for the same crime as determined under the double jeopardy clause of the Constitution. The bases its discussion on three Supreme Court cases regarding double jeopardy. The paper concludes that, although the double jeopardy clause was created to offer protection from three specific types of legal abuse; nevertheless, at various times, the federal government will retry an acquitted defendant simply because there is a strong level of dissatisfaction with the first verdict.
Table of Contents:
In Other Words
Words and More Words
Supreme Court Decisions
Jeffers v. United States
Garrett v. United States Garrett v. United States
United States v. Ursery
From the Paper "At times, Blockburger's rule makes sense. Sometimes, however Blockburger's rule makes far less sense. For example, Amar posits, if a defendant is charged with attempted murder, receives a fair trial and is convicted, afterwards the victim dies from injuries proximately caused by the initial attack, Blockburger's rule would bar a murder trial here. The Supreme Court held in the Diaz case as early as 1912, however that a Blockburger-like test was not be taken seriously in this particular scenario; indicating a second trial should not be barred."
Tags: murder, fifth amendment, due process, blockburger's rule, abuse
Abstract This paper discusses the term 'double bind', first introduced by Gregory Bateson et al in their work entitled, "Towards a Theory of Schizophrenia". The paper explains that a double-bind describes a contradiction of sorts, especially between familial relations, and characteristically communicates a negative tone towards the subject or victim. The paper attempts to offers a more informed perspective on Bateson's double-bind theory in order to provide insight as to how people use language in order to communicate order(s) and tone. The paper uses MLA style footnotes and in-text citation but does not include a works cited page.
From the Paper "A double bind has three basic requirements: a first order (premise 1), a second order (premise 2), and a conclusive tone (conclusion). In the aforementioned example, the premise 1 is "go ahead, criticize me," the premise 2 is "strongly hints," and the conclusion is that "all effective criticism...will be very unwelcome." It should be noted that the second order or the premise 2 does not have to be a verbal command/order, but can be communicated in any sort of linguistic communication (by gestures, tones, and the like). This is the basic formula for a double bind, which is can obviously be seen as a part of daily interaction between people. "
