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Six Sigma and TQM, 2008.
An analysis of the Six-sigma management tool and the basics necessary for its successful implementation.
1,661 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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The paper states that Six-sigma is a valuable management tool that is used to improve the productivity and the performance of a company. The paper also states that it is essentially a quality management tool that is used to reduce rejected products. The paper then states that Six-sigma has a positive impact on the performance of the organization and relates how it interacts with competition. The paper also discusses the basic management principles that Six-sigma advocates for its implementation to be a success.
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"Six-sigma is observed to have a positive impact on the performance of the organization and how it interacts with competition. When used as a strategic business tool to improve productivity of the organization and the quality of the product created, the benefit gained from the implementation is very far-reaching. Six-sigma requires a "well-defined methodology" to achieve the desired results. This process is very time consuming. Using these methodologies requires that companies set up a system to monitor and measure the metrics that are used to calculate the defect rate in the manufacturing or production process. Failure to understand and comprehend the true needs of the process can cause more harm than good in the long run. Six-sigma is often used to root out the cause of variances in the process that might be undertaken."
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Pension Protection Act of 2006, 2008.
A case study to determine whether the Pension Protection Act of 2006 does or does not protect employees as well as, costs (if any) related to the Act.
9,948 words (approx. 39.8 pages), 22 sources, APA, $ 201.95
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This case study explores the costs an employee incurs for a pension plan from Everest Reinsurance [U.S. Company) prior to, as well as after, the ratification of the Pension Protection Act of 2006. During the course of this study effort, the researcher provides a detailed review of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, a unique, contemporary law that affects companies across the U.S. The researcher also assesses and analyzes information relating to Everest Reinsurance, a company based in New Jersey. Staff of Everest Reinsurance, along with the company's employees enrolled in the 401 (K) plan, founded by Prudential Financial, constitute this study's population.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
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"This case study explores the costs an employee incurs for a Pension Plan from Everest Reinsurance [U.S. Company), prior to, as well as, after the ratification of the Pension Protection Act of 2006. During the course of this study effort, this researcher provides a detailed review of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, a unique, contemporary law that affects companies across the U.S. This researcher also assesses and analyzes information relating to Everest Reinsurance, a company based in New Jersey. Staff of Everest Reinsurance, along with the company's employees enrolled in the 401 (K) plan, founded by Prudential Financial, constitute this study's population. In addition to fulfilling the Aim for this study, analyzing pension plan prices before and after the "New Act", this researcher expects to identify the number of employees currently participating in the plan, as well as, note individuals not enrolled in the plan, prior to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 becoming effective. After this stage of the study is complete, this researcher then researches and ascertains the cost of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 per employee. With these calculations completed, this researcher expects to calculate the cost impact of "the Plan". When this researcher completes this step, the researcher should have assessed enough material to determine the additional costs the Act added to employee expenses, versus the previous costs for employees prior to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 enactment. "
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Strategic Planning in the Built Environment Sector, 2008.
A discussion on effective strategic management in the built environment sector.
2,344 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper evaluates the use of strategic planning concepts, frameworks and processes in the built environment sector. The paper does this by balancing the need for accurately interpreting and responding to market conditions on the one hand with the internal prioritization of strategic investments to ensure competitiveness in the coming years on the other hand. The paper then explains that this balancing act is not well suited to many built environment sector organizations whose cultures are dominated by a short-term and project-centric approach to accomplishing objectives. Next, the paper uses the Ansoff Matrix, The Boston Consulting Group Growth/Share Matrix and accompanying 'experience effect' as the foundations for making recommendations as how built environment sector organizations can increase the effectiveness of their strategic planning processes.
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Executive Summary
Using the Ansoff Matrix as a Strategic Planning Tool
The BCG Matrix in the Built Environment Sector
Summary
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"The BCG Matrix is primarily focused on the resource allocation decisions companies need to make between competing products and strategies. For the built environment sector, this strategic planning framework is well-suited for the coordinating and synchronizing of strategic plans throughout an organization as one of its core concepts is the allocation of resources between varying business units or in the case of this specific industry, projects. The Boston Consulting Group specifically calls the ability of organizations to learn and embed processes into their organizations the experience effect (Henderson, 1970, 1972). While the BCG Matrix has achieved notoriety for its graphical definition of business unit positions relative to market growth and market share, the more valuable insights are actually in the quantifying of the experience effect dropping costs as a result of greater market share being attained."
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Organizational Behavior in Nike, 2008.
An analysis of Nike's code of conduct and its success in promoting and demanding improved working conditions for employees.
1,053 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses the organizational behavior and successful strategies of the Nike company. It first describes a history of the company and then focuses on the code of conduct it practices as well as the challenge Nike faces in creating a corporate code of conduct. The paper concludes that Nike has been more successful than most multi-national corporations at promoting and demanding improved working conditions for employees, even though there are still marginal differences between plants, based on management-corporate relations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Nike's History
Nike's Code of Conduct
Conclusion
Appendix
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"Noteworthy, as an upstart company that developed through massive growth, Nike challenges many molds of corporate social responsibility, but outlives it scandals through the development of corporate code of conduct and audit applications. Though the two factories that Richard, Kochan, Romis & Qin analyze through internal Nike audit material differ somewhat is the success of Nike's goals of CSR implementation, they are also clearly reflective of the broader goals of Nike to build a better image and better reality for contract employees, even in emerging markets that demand greater corporate governance to ensure compliance. As one can see in the appendix of this work, Nike's code of conduct is expansive and inclusive and despite the fact that Nike was reluctant to create such a code it has done so and seems to be living by its standards."
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Change Management, 2008.
This paper discusses that when an organization is facing a planned change, the biggest challenge is to manage the dynamics not the pieces.
3,158 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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In this article, the writer notes that change is essential to an organization. It ensures that an organization remains continually competitive in the market in which it competes. The writer points out that change is the one certainty of any system--for individuals as well as organizations. A system that is more open to change and, consequently improvements is more likely to survive than an organization that refuses to do so. The writer supports the claim that the biggest challenge in any planned change is managing the overall dynamics of the change rather than the individual pieces.
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Discussion
Conclusion
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"Often, in planned change management processes, focus is emphasized on the objective of the change and the final goal of the change. In reality however, change can affect different departments disproportionately. As such, during the process, management and change agents can get focused on the new challenge and forget the big picture of the change. Change that requires a longer period of time might be adversely affected by the additional attention that might be required in one specific area of the change or department. The nature and duration of the change process also impacts how change is accepted. Both groups and individuals accept change more willingly when it is gradual and positive effects of the change process is observed after every small action."
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Project Risk Management, 2008.
An analysis of the importance of project risk management within the realm of information technology (IT).
2,715 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 81.95
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This paper discusses project risk management, particularly in the area of information technology (IT). It discusses the importance of project risk management to the development of profitability, especially in large scale production. It also describes the importance of accurate timelines and of research and development in the realm of IT. Finally, the paper looks at budget, support and end usability.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Project Risk Management in IT
Timelines
Aspect of Research and Development
Budget
Needs of Project
Needed Infrastructural Change
Support
Security
End Usability
Conclusion
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"PRM in IT is specialized, and yet similar to other types of PRM. The development of information technology has in fact spurned the development of project risk management, as central core brain-like understanding of processes was not possible before the development of information technology and the success of its practitioners. As more and more people become aware of the fact that IT can create a program that will do anything, as long as it is aware of what is needed from the start, IT will become more essential to the development of project based management. Interestingly PRM has then been turned full fold upon the IT itself, as users begin to develop broader understanding of the possibilities and limitations of programs and programmers. PRM is then an integral aspect of planning and implementation for IT projects that refers to scope, schedule, resources and cost, (Thorn, 2001, p. 4) in such a way that the end product fits the needs of the organization, is supported and well utilized by it and meets all or most the planning goals of PRM."
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Military Healthcare, 2008.
An analysis of the issues between the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA), the Department of Defense (DoD), the military health system (MHS) and civilian health care providers regarding the delivery of military healthcare.
9,640 words (approx. 38.6 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 197.95
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This paper is a literature review to study the relationship between the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD) Military Health System (MHS), and civilian health care providers in the area of policy and utilization of management and information technology tools, which currently are adversely affecting the care of active duty military, their families and veterans. The author concludes that the governmental use of Lean and Six Sigma, specifically in the VA, MHS and DoD programs relating to healthcare provision for service members and beneficiaries has greatly expanded the capacity of these organizations to provide the required healthcare. The paper stresses that the management programs of Lean and Six Sigma offer potentials for cost savings, quality service provision and the elimination of waste in these organizations. Includes figures and tables.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Background of the Study
Statement of Thesis
Purpose of the Study
Literature Review
Department Of Defense (DoD) Task Force: On Future of Military Health Care
Systemic Obstacles Identified
DoD Findings Concerning Pharmacy Benefits and Recommended Tier Structure
Military Health System (MHS) Strategic Plan
DoD and VA Joint Strategic Plan
Military Health Systems Deployment of Electronic Dental Record
Health Information IT Systems Combined by DoD and Military Health System
Lean and Six Sigma to Improve Delivery of Government Services
Summary and Conclusion
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"In the area of improvement of efficiencies and cost-effectiveness of the military health care procurement system findings relate that that DoD obligations for medical services contracts was $1.6 billion in 1996, and that by the year 2005 this obligation had risen to $8 billion - or an increase of 412 percent. The cause for this growth in spending for service acquisition while is part attributed to recent trends and changes which includes downsizing in the civilian workforce as well as outsourcing and TRICARE benefits expansion along with attempting to meet new requirements as well as new demands."
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Organizational Design, 2008.
An overview of organizational design with a focus on the corporate offices of Google.
938 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper provides a brief overview of the history organizational design theory. In particular, it discusses how the Google model of creating a deliberately engineered blur between work and play, creating the sense that work is play and thinking up new spam filters or translating websites into the argot and design of one's original culture, might be the new approach for organizations in the future, at least organizations that are dependent upon creativity and dealing with very competitive, technologically innovative marketplaces.
Outline:
Introduction: A Brief Overview of Organizational Design Theory
Case Study: Google
An Efficient Organization's Leadership Design
Process by Which Decisions are Made
Why Google's Model is so Efficient
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"Google is no simply an informal company. There is a deliberate blurring, on the part of its founders, to make work seem fun, and to create an environment where no one ever wants to leave. Workers are encouraged to bring their dogs to work, work out at the Google gym, eat at the Google cafes, and to create a creatively cluttered and personalized environment, where "bicycles and large rubber exercise balls on the floors, press clippings from around the world posted on bulletin boards" are everywhere, so even on breaks the Google staff members find themselves standing around "discussing arcane IP addressing issues and how to build a better spam filter" ("Google Corporate Culture, 2008, Corporate Information). Decisions are made collectively and even if management may set the agenda, the focus of generating solutions is in the environment of the company, not simply sequestered to specific areas, work teams, or spatial and temporal environments."
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Microeconomics Theory, 2008.
An overview of basic microeconomic theory using the restaurant industry as an example.
1,285 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper examines the theory of that all resources are finite. The author points out that key to the concepts underlining the study of microeconomics are the laws of supply and demand. The paper stresses that the laws of supply and demand are very much in evidence in the restaurant industry. The author relates that one beneficiary of the economic downturn are fast food restaurants, especially among the market segment with the least inclination for cooking or interest in health, predominantly male, age 18 to 29.
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"The prices of substitute goods also affect supply and demand. If Dunkin' Doughnuts cuts the price of its coffee and breakfast sandwiches, discount merchandiser McDonald's may see a decrease in sales of its coffee and Egg McMuffins, but not in its sodas and hamburgers, because these are not substitute good for breakfast beverages and foods. Changes in the price of complementary goods--gas and large vehicles being an obvious example, will also affect supply and demand, as the price of gas goes up, demand for gas guzzling-vehicles will decrease."
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Victoria Hospital - Mission, Vision, Strategies, 2008.
A case study of the future plans and success of the Victoria Hospital.
774 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper explains that Victoria Hospital is currently undergoing the process of organizational change and that they must highlight their future plans and courses of action. The paper then proceeds to describe how the hospital's vision and mission statement should be developed as well as some of the strategies of operation it should adopt.
Outline:
Victoria Hospital Vision Statement
Mission Statement
Victoria Hospital Strategies
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"The mission statement takes on step further and communicates the audience the core competencies and the features on which the organization will base its actions in order to retrieve success. Furthermore, it also points out the main focuses of the organization in reaching their goals. For instance, a basic mission statement for a for-profit organization would be to offer their clients the best products and services and integrate the employees into the corporate culture, while in the same time registering profits. The mission statement is an important tool for communicating corporate objectives and commitment and it is addressed to all stakeholders, such as employees, clients, or patients in the case of Victoria Hospital, business partners or the general audience. The mission statement has to be developed by keeping in mind the corporate values and goals. For the Victoria Hospital, these are: dedicated personnel, the usage of advanced technologies and commitment to preserving and improving patient's health. However due to financial cuts, the management at Victoria Hospital desires to increase their profits, this will not be stated in the mission."
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Needs Assessment for Quality Improvement, 2008.
An examination of how imperative it is that the manufacturing process should be based on the demands and preferences of the customer.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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The paper discusses the subject of quality improvement and states that it is a major component of quality management. The paper further relates that total quality management focuses on improving the overall quality of a company's products and services, in order to support the achievement of its overall goal. To best understand how the concept is applied within the business community, the paper takes the example of Ford Motors Corporation and discusses the manner in which they handle their manufacturing process in regard to other corporate components.
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"To best understand how the concept is applied within the business community, take the clear example of Ford Motors Corporation and how they handle their manufacturing process in regard to other corporate components. In this order of ideas, Ford Motors produces those types of vehicles for which they possess a comparative advantage. In other words, since they invested significant financial resources in developing large size and luxurious cars, they carry on with this line of production. But the consumers require different products, small size and compact cars, which consume less fuel, eliminate reduced waste, are more environmental friendly and cheaper to upkeep. The effect has materialized in reduced sales onto the American market and the loss of the leading position to Japanese manufacturer Toyota."
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Total Quality Management, 2008.
A review of total quality management and how it functions in the business world.
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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The paper discusses the subject of total quality management (TQM) and states that it encompasses a wide series of strategies used by organizations in all sectors to increase the efficiency of their operations and increase customer satisfaction. The paper states that it is an operating philosophy that promotes satisfaction through achieving the highest quality at the lowest possible cost. The paper then looks at three companies belonging to different industries in order to understand how TQM functions and why it is needed to satisfy customers' needs.
Outline:Manufacturing sector:
Ford Motor Corp.
Service industry: American Airlines Non-profit sector: The Ohio State University - College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
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"The TQM has played a vital role within the manufacturing sector ever since customers began to dictate their demands in regard to the products they need and desire to purchase, rather than the other way round, when companies produced and the clients purchased whatever was presented to them. Customers decide to purchase or not the products manufactured and therefore are the main force which decides if the company is to register profits or not; ergo, the need to completely satisfy customers' needs through the implementation of Total Quality Management."
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Schutz's Theory of Interpersonal Relationships, 2008.
An analysis of how William Schutz's theory of of fundamental interpersonal relations orientation (FIRO) relates to the writer's workplace experiences.
2,252 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper analyzes William Schutz's theory of of fundamental interpersonal relations orientation (FIRO). It describes how FIRO holds that interpersonal needs can be divided into the need for inclusion, control and affection. The paper specifically focuses on the way that the writer's experiences in the workplace can be related to Schutz's FIRO theory.
Table of Contents:
FIRO In The Professional Work Situation
Team Member Roles and Responsibilities
Participation, Leadership, Motivation
Perspective
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"Firstly, one of the FIRO elements in my needs list is the need to exercise control. My need to exert and receive affection is subordinate to my need for inclusion. I therefore feel that each team member is responsible for his or her own contribution not only to the workload, but also to the team dynamic. I now see how this sort of thinking was dismissive of others' FIRO paradigms, and that I expected others to follow my way of thinking without letting them know what this kind of thinking was. Furthermore, I was not in a position to take leadership, as my team leader required me to function within a specific set of guidelines, which did not include leadership. All this changed when we were assessed in terms of our FIRO compatibility with each other and the various tasks we were expected to complete. It was decided to create one experimental group to determine the material difference that such a change would make. We wanted to determine whether it was worth our time and effort to make the elaborate changes needed to incorporate Schutz's theory at our workplace."
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Absenteeism in the Workplace, 2008.
An analysis of the problems caused by absenteeism in the workplace and how the problems can be minimized for organizations.
1,014 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses workplace absenteeism, which is defined as unscheduled employee absences from the workplace. It describes the different types of absenteeism that exist and the problems that it causes, such as how it cuts into a company's efficiency, profitability and sometimes even workplace harmony. The paper then discusses how businesses can deal with the issues that affect the organization negatively.
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"Stress is another area that managers may feel intimidated trying to tackle. The triggers for stress are unique to each person, and may be entirely out of the managers' control. While firms can focus on major stress factors that directly stem from the workplace - physical environment, workplace uncertainty, manager/worker and worker/worker conflict - firms may feel powerless to deal with other stress factors that cost them money.
"Slowly, managers are coming to grips with this complex and costly problem. Workplace wellness programs are being developed, and larger firms are developed comprehensive solutions incorporating personal issues, stress, preventative health and workplace environment. As the problem becomes understood in greater detail and the systems and theories to manage it are developed more fully, much of the reluctance and trepidation amongst managers to tackle the problem will subside."
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Business Excellence and Quality, 2008.
An examination of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) excellence model.
2,052 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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The paper reviews relevant peer-reviewed and scholarly literature concerning opinions and recommendations for improving business excellence through the pursuit of corporate quality. The paper examines the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) excellence model that ensures the customer's opinion of quality remains the focus of the organization. The paper discusses how leadership must commit to a continual evaluation and improvement of the people, products and processes it uses to provide customers with a quality-based experience.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background
EFQM Excellence Model
Small Organizations
Mid-size Organizations
Large Organizations
Conclusion
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"A major factor in a customer's perception of value is the sense of quality they experience. Quality has an impressive lineage dating back to the Pyramids of antiquity. Egyptian builders exemplified many of today's best quality practices: results oriented, customer focused, and constancy of purpose focused on processes and facts. Providing quality products has remained constant through the ages. Medieval guilds produced lasting, reliable products. Their apprentice programs ensured proprietary trade secrets were passed down only to the competent. Strict performance standards were achieved before the title "Master Craftsman" was bestowed. Quality suffered during the Industrial Revolution when lower unit cost became the focus. Then and now, customers demand better quality. Inferior products lose market share. Yet, more than market share can be lost when product quality suffers."
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