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A Shared Nursing Leadership Model, 2002.
This paper presents the shared leadership model as a method for reducing stress caused by the nursing shortage.
1,435 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 10 sources, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the problems created by the shortage of qualified nurses that is requiring unit managers to contribute additional effort to fulfill all of the required responsibilities of the nursing unit. The paper presents a shared leadership model in which the stress of the nurse's job is balanced as various nursing and administrative tasks are shared among several nurses. The author admits that the skills needed to develop this model are extensive and require training, but the development of this new organizational structure is likely to result in significant reductions in employee stress.
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"The hospital unit must become a catalyst for cultural and organizational change in order for a shared leadership initiative to result in success. Although this task may be difficult, it is essential to provide nurses with the feeling that they are not taken advantage of in the workplace. If nurses are provided with new responsibilities, they are likely to exhibit gratification and a sense of exhilaration in their careers. Nurse Managers, who are often times overwhelmed themselves with endless responsibility, are likely to welcome the changes that would be demonstrated through a shared leadership structure."
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2002.
This paper discusses the problems within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
1,180 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 15 sources, $ 40.95
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This paper outlines many problems within the FBI such as withholding pertinent information that may have prevented the September 11 attacks. The author points out that these problems are not new. The paper discusses the new corrective program introduced by the FBI head, Robert Mueller, that needs to be enforced and accepted by the FBI culture.
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"Another problem that has haunted the FBI in recent months is the discovery that veteran agent Robert Hanssen was a Russian spy for twenty-five years. The FBI was scrutinized because they did not possess a serious attitude regarding internal security issues, and the lack of a cohesive management structure indicates that departments were not aware of each other's activities. In response to the Hanssen scandal, Congress approved the creation of a new position within the Justice Department to oversee the activities of the FBI."
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Spousal Abuse, 2002.
This paper discusses causes and interventions for spousal abuse against men and women.
563 words (approx. 2.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 20.95
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This paper discusses that experts on spousal abuse believe that in such marriages, the relationship begins as a loving relationship but gradually the definition of "love" is distorted and includes emotions of jealousy and suspicion. The paper reviews research which shows that arrest is the most effective intervention and that police officers are more likely to make these arrests when their police department has clear guidelines.
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"Recognizing the problem, law enforcement agencies have researched what the most effective responses are to domestic abuse calls. Nancy Egan of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice put together an annotated bibliography of research regarding best police practices for domestic violence calls. She described three types of responses. The first is "mediative." where the police do not arrest anyone, but attempt to act as peacemakers, staying at the site until the situation calms down and the reported offender is no longer acting angrily."
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When Federalism Works, 2002.
Definition and analysis of the philosophy of federalism.
884 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses federalism in terms of the implementation of public policy and economics. Federally funded developmental programs are looked at as well as competition between states for funds. The paper sums up how federalism can work when redistributive policies are used correctly.
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"The United States is both a united country and a compounded nation of fifty states. This paradoxical status of unity and division is at the heart of the nature of federalism. Federalism is both a political means, a way of ensuring that all citizens have a voice in the government of their day on a micro-political as well as a macro-political level, and also an end in itself, according to James Madison, one of the authors of the Federalist papers. The Founding Fathers believed in federalism because they hoped that a strong national government would be counterbalanced by states imbued with specific political powers and rights that could not be impinged upon. This way, neither rampant republicanism (as voiced through the states) nor totalitarianism would reign in the new union they had created. (Federalism Web Site: Philosophy of Federalism in the U.S.)
In terms of the implementation of public policy, the philosophy of federalism is particular significant when reviewing the difference between developmental and redistributive policies of allocating funds. Developmental policies are primarily designed to enhance the economic development of a specific community by benefiting those who have borne the cost directly. In more technical terms, developmental policies "have benefit/tax ratio of more than 1, so that marginal benefits exceed the marginal cost to the average taxpayer." (Peterson Chapter 3)"
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Fire Departments' Response to Terror, 2002.
A study of the local fire department's role in responding to terrorist attacks.
1,580 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines the role of the local fire department in responding to and planning for terrorist attacks. It describes paradigm shift in the way the department releases information to the public since September 11th, 2001. The paper states that a properly functioning master plan is essential to maintain order and lessen the effects of fear and panic from the terrorist attack.
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"In disaster response training and planning, it is said that the first people on the scene are the local fire department, but in reality, they are the second ones on the scene. The first person is the person who made the call. After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, communities demanded to know that their government was ready in the event of another attack on the Federal, state and local level. They want to see concrete plans to handle such an event and a massive effort to assure that this does not happen again. Terrorism is unique from other disasters from an Emergency Response Perspective as it can take on many unpredictable forms. The following research will examine the role of the local fire department in responding to and planning for terrorist attacks."
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Law Enforcement Agencies, 2002.
The paper applies various business theories to the running of law enforcement agencies.
1,620 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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The paper begins by discussing the concept of decentralized management, looking at its advantage for organizations in the corporate sector, at the reasons why it does not improve the situation of law enforcement agencies and at the importance of good leadership. Next the paper focuses on organizational communication. It discusses how a lack of this communication can affect efficiency and productivity and looks at this problem within the running of law enforcement agencies; focusing on inefficiencies in the criminal justice department. Finally, the paper explores problem solving, looking at the attempt by law enforcement agencies to identify and resolve problems. Crime analysis is discussed and the SARA (Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment) approach is explained. The paper concludes with a look at successful problem solving implementation by various law enforcement agencies.
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"Decentralized management is the buzzword these days, as it is believed that centralized management structures no longer produce positive results. It has been noticed that decentralization paves way for more autonomy among various units and leads to employee empowerment, one thing that has been the cornerstone of productivity in the 21st century. But does decentralized management really works in all types of organizations. That is not exactly true. While the corporate sector reaps the benefits of decentralized environment where various departments and units maintain almost complete autonomy and thus have control over decision-making process, law enforcement agencies have failed to extract the best out of this system of management. In the latter, it has actually resulted in more corruption and less accountability."
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FBI'S Goals, Objectives, and Practices vs. Weber's Model Bureaucracy, 2002.
A comparison of the FBI's model of bureacracy with Max Weber's.
912 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 32.95
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This paper analyzes and examines the FBI's practices and compares it to Max Weber's theory of bureaucracy. Weber provided a theory regarding model bureaucracy that is utilized by many corporations and individuals today. The FBI is an organization that epitomizes Weber's theory of model bureaucracy. This paper discusses the shortcomings of the FBI and concludes with recommendations for improving the FBI's bureaucracy.
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"In comparing and contrasting the FBI's goals, objectives, and practices to Weber's model bureaucracy, numerous issues should be examined. First, do the FBI's real objectives differ from its stated goals and principles? Historically, the FBI's stated goals and principles are to ensure national security and serve the public. While the FBI ardently remains committed to pursuing and maintaining these objectives, often times, the FBI becomes so bogged down in bureaucracy that its real objectives become clouded and differ from its stated goals."
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Policy Evaluation, 2002.
An analysis of the policy evaluation of a process presented in an article about unlicensed wireless usage.
611 words (approx. 2.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 21.95
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This paper discusses the theory behind public policy analysis. A number of techniques and methods have been used over the years to analyze policies, which begin from a descriptive approach to case studies and develop right up to a quasi-experimental approach. It attempts to analyze one policy and discuss whether the analysis conforms to the standards of public administration educational texts through the analysis of Bob Brewin's (2001) article "FCC delays decision on 'ultrawide-band' until February." about unlicensed wireless usage. It demonstrates how the essence of good reporting in any case, is to present both sides of the argument without really analyzing or providing opinions on an issue.
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"The policy, which will be discussed, is the Federal Communication Commission's stance on "controversial unlicensed wireless" called "ultra-wide band" communications (UWB). The Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) is delaying its decision to permit the use of a "controversial unlicensed wireless" called "ultra-wide band" communications (UWB). A number of companies such as Sony and Intel have encouraged the use of such devices but the aviation and communication industries seem to reject the idea. This difference of opinion is the cause of the delay in creating an effective policy."
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Environmental Auditing, 2002.
This paper discusses environmental auditing of companies to provide protection against pollution and poisonous gas and the incident at Bhopal and the Union Carbide Plants.
2,885 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper states that ISO 14001 requires organizations to make three policy commitments of compliance, prevention of pollution, and continual improvement and are required to commit to all laws and regulations. The paper discusses the tragedy when thousands died in 1984 during a highly poisonous gas leak at the Union Carbide pesticide factory in Bhopal, India.
Table of Contents
The Issue
Auditing EMSs for Conformity with ISO 14001
Bhopal Incident
Ten Years after The Bhopal
Rehabilitation
Carbide Corporation
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"There are several laws that provide for auditing of companies to provide protection against pollution and poisonous gas, such as the disaster at Bhopal. ISO has developed requirements for bodies that offer EMS conformity assessments and registrations. "These documents include ISO 14004, which is an EMS guidance document and three auditing standards: ISO 14010, ISO 14011, and ISO 14012. ISO 14004 advises organizations on how to establish an EMS and design an environmental policy" (NAPA 1). "
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State Supreme Courts, 2002.
An evaluation of the role of the State Supreme Court in maintaining the uniformity of law.
2,185 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 9 sources, $ 68.95
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This paper discusses how the government of the United States has State Courts of various kinds in every state ensuring the protection of the American public and how the State Supreme Courts constitute the highest position in all state court systems. It examines the structure of four State Supreme Courts (New Jersey, New York, Alabama and California) by looking at their composition, functions and a major case from each State.
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"The Alabama Supreme Court, the Court of Civil Appeals and the Court of Criminal Appeals make up the Appellate Court system of Alabama (General Information). Shouldering judicial as well as administrative responsibilities, the Alabama Supreme Court ranks highest among the other courts of the state (General Information). "The Alabama Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction over all appeals where the amount in controversy exceeds $50,000 and appeals from the Alabama Public Service Commission" (General Information). All disputed as well as undisputed decisions made by the Court of Criminal Appeals and the Court of Civil Appeals can be reviewed by the Supreme Court General Information)."
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Welfare Systems, 2002.
An analysis of the article "The Best of Intentions, The Worst of Results" by Irving Kristol.
781 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 27.95
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Examining the welfare systems of the United States through the eyes of the writer of this article. Shows how the state has all the right intentions for providing for the poor and underprivieged but the effectiveness of the methods are problematic.
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"The article "The Best of Intentions, The Worst of Results" by Irving Kristol is a critical commentary about America's welfare system, particularly the theories presented (to explain this particular policy/social problem) by Frances Fox Piven and Richard Cloward, authors of "Regulating the Poor: The Function of Public Welfare" in explaining and answering whether the welfare system is an efficient policy that helps people survive everyday living or whether this policy/social system is one of the hindrance in America's poverty problem. Taking the view of Fyodor Dostoevsky's character in his book "Demons," Pyotr Verkhovensky, who is said to be patterned after the person of Russian revolutionist and Nihilist Sergei Nechaev, the said article by Kristol can be used in analogy of the revolutions that happened in Dostoevsky's novel. In trying to impose a social change, a social change for the betterment of the American citizens, particularly on and below the poverty line, the social welfare was formed and implemented."
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Affirmative Action, 2002.
This paper discusses the education component of Affirmative Action, a social action program of President Johnson's "War on Poverty" that attempted to counterbalance minority injustices by increased opportunities for minorities.
1,195 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper states that affirmative action was never intended to give prospective students a significant advantage based solely on racial origin. The author feels that affirmative action has had a negative effect on both minority and non-minority students and should be discontinued. The paper recommends that educational inequalities should be rectified before students get to college.
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"However, some California university officials have responded by seeking ways to get around Proposition 209. They now use an admission policy called "comprehensive review." (Williams, 2002) Under this new admissions policy, the personal circumstances of all students are considered, ostensibly without regard to race. If a student has faced significant hardship in his or her life, the student is given extra consideration for admission."
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The Royal National Institute of the Blind: Marketing Strategy, 2002.
An analysis of the value of integrating marketing efficiently and effectively within a specific organization, The Royal National Institute of the Blind.
2,407 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper examines the marketing strategies employed by the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB). The paper describes how RNIB understood the need for a new approach to running a charity organization, primarily for the benefit of those in need. The writer outlines the objectives set by RNIB and the methods used to obtain these objectives.
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"RNIB is one of UK's biggest and most diverse charities, providing over 60 different services for over 2 million people with serious sight problems throughout the country. In the early 90s, RNIB responded to a changing environment that placed more emphasis on community care and the role of voluntary organisations and commissioned the first ever comprehensive survey to identify ways in which RNIB services would need to be developed to meet a set of emerging societal and community needs."
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Troy and Oakland, 2002.
A comparison of the City of Troy and the Oakland County Government for the progress they have made in governing themselves and improving their educational facilities.
1,845 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper presents a description of Oakland County Government, description of Troy City Government and schools in Troy. They are compared to one another for their efficiency and successful forms of self-maintenance. The writer shows how each of these institutions are admired for leading the way in their field in administration and quality of service.
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"We have seen that there is a big difference between the way that the city of Troy is run and the Oakland County. The Oakland County is one that has tried to develop itself through earnest efforts by the government. They are fairly advanced as compared to other counties. Other counties envy them because of their geospatial project.
The City of Troy is an organized one. It is because of being so well set up that they are so efficient, and this reflects in the way that the people take pride in talking about their city. They have designated different departments with different duties, and they are to concentrate on just those areas that they are told to. And for this they are given special instructions that they are supposed to act within. This avoids confusion so that no two departments can point fingers at each other."
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Demographics of the Aerospace and Defense Industries, 2002.
A discussion of the challenges of staffing and funding facing these industries today.
640 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 22.95
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The demographics of the national defense industry are discussed, including the size of the defense forces and their mission. The major factors facing the aerospace industry today, such as the lack of funds for research and development of new technologies and the loss of U.S. superiority in space, are outlined.
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"In the area of national defense, there are two major demographic forces at work. A primary worry is the number of people serving in the armed services, and their missions. An armed service prepared mainly for peacekeeping missions is one very different from one prepared for combat, and today, most of our military force is primarily regarded as a peacekeeping force. Many also believe the military should somehow represent the demographics of our society, which is not always possible or necessary.
Adding to that stress is the notion of some that the U.S. military must replicate society, responding to a variety of domestic demographic and social issues. To presume that the military must replicate society is, we believe, another dangerous notion. While the military must represent society, it cannot replicate society without eroding the very basis of the military's purpose and cohesion (Sarkesian and Connor 435)."
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