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Educational Trends in U.S. and Europe, 2005.
This paper is a research proposal to compare educational trends in U.S. and Europe.
1,035 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper explains that the objectives of this research study are to compare the U.S. educational system with the European educational system by identifying (1) three major trends in education today and (2) the critical factors relating to education, which are most likely to improve student performance in the future global economy. The author points out that current studies indicated that time and time again European students score better than American students on critical subjects including mathematics and the sciences; however, the extent to which this discrepancy is relevant is debated by numerous researchers, who claim that a liberal arts education as more frequently encouraged and offered in the United States, is more important than a strictly science-based education. The paper proposes a qualitative study, based on the analysis of documentary data, systematic observation of behavior and in-depth small groups interviews using a questionnaire and a population of 20 professors from select universities and of 10 teachers from local high schools.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Significance of Study
Literature Review
European vs. U.S. Education
Curriculum Differences
Trends in Education
Methods
Population
Data Collection
Results
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"Part of the reason may be European instruction is more vigorous; there are many curriculum differences that should be examined. Students in the United States generally have the option to take classes that are considered rigorous, such as calculus, chemistry and physics to complete high school, whereas European schools generally require at minimum three years of native language, math, foreign language, physics, chemistry and biology. The U.S. system is based on the notion that education should be more flexible, allowing for personal choice and directions, whereas the European system is considered more focused on academic rigor, which is "a consequence of the educational traditions of the Old Continent." "
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A Promotional Campaign, 2006.
This paper details the steps and strategies involved in creating a successful promotional campaign.
1,234 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines the promotional campaign of Watershed Awareness, whose goal is to bring water quality issues to the public's forefront. The writer of this paper defines a promotional campaign as the combination of various advertising, public relations, sales promotion and personal selling activities used by the marketer over a period of time to achieve predetermined goals. This paper explains why a promotional campaign is much more than just the advertisement seen on TV. The larger the campaign is, the more budget it needs and more people are employed to derive the outcomes for which the campaign was initially set up for. This paper details the various steps involved in creating a successful promotional campaign. In the case of Watershed Awareness, the first step is the necessity to clarify the specific purpose for the campaign. The next phase is effective communication which results in serving the functions of reaching the target audience, penetrating the audience's attention through the combination of timeliness, relevance and simplicity.
The third step in carrying out a promotional campaign is developing its theme, perhaps creating a noticeable insignia or logo. This paper also focuses on the importance of the internet in creating a successful campaign.
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"The proposition is only the beginning, then the effective communication must be used serving the functions of reaching the target audience, penetrating the audience's attention through the combination of timeliness, relevance and simplicity, communicating the intended message and bonding the message to the brand name. Unfortunately, practice shows that the price of the advertisement does not guarantee its' quality. In order to do this, a promotion plan should include a well-articulated distribution plan which will drastically increase the exposure of promotion item. The mass media source choice to transfer the idea to the target group should be based on the preferences of the target group."
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Extended Deployment in the Military, 2006.
This paper examines the available research regarding the impact to soldiers of extended military deployments which include: Divorce, mental illness, substance abuse and domestic problems.
1,540 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The writer of this paper details the current research which proves that longer tours of duty in the military carry with them many negative effects. Higher rates of mental illness, divorce, substance abuse and more difficult and lengthy family problems can result from extended military deployments. The writer explores the short and long term problems associated that affect the soldier, the soldier's family, the military in general and even the economy. This paper also examines the effects of the 'stop loss' program, which went into effect in 2002 and entails keeping soldiers on active duty and redeployed even beyond their anticipated discharge from the service. From the ability of the military to recruit new soldiers to the morale of the individuals, longer deployments continue to cause problems in the military services.
One major area of concern relating to longer deployments, detailed in this paper, is that of the mental health impact on the soldiers.
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"Along with the mental issues related to longer deployment, family problems also increase as deployment length increases. Studies following the Afghanistan conflict and the Iraq war showed that divorce rates among families with deployed military members increased as much as 37 to 56 percent. These high rates often come from the added stress of unknown lengths of tours. A study conducted by the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and the U.S. Army Research Institute showed the "key impact on family appeared to be the length of the tour." Sixty eight percent of respondents noted that a year of active service overseas was worrisome, and would cause family difficulties. Additionally, spouses of those deployed noted that their soldiers had recently completed a lengthy deployment and were redeployed, expanding the total separation up to 24 months or more."
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Marketing Dell Computers Inc., 2006.
This paper details the manner in which Dell Computers Inc. markets its products in various fields such as pricing, placement and promotion.
990 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper examines the marketing practices of Dell Computers Inc. Dell Computers Inc. is a for-profit manufacturer of personal computers. This paper details the history of the company, which made its name in the PC industry by offering a unique custom configuration of personal computers and portables. This writer of this paper focuses on the pricing, product placement and promotion of Dell's various computer related products. This paper also discusses the Dell "Build-to-Order" strategy which proved successful in marketing as well as an overall strategy in supply chains across the country. This paper details how Dell has not only cornered the personal computing home office market but also the manner in which it derives a substantial amount of its revenue from its small business clients.
Table of Contents:
The Product-What is Dell?
Pricing
Placement
Promotion
Works Cited
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"Dell Computers is a for-profit manufacturer of personal computers. Early on in its corporate history, Dell Computers made its name in the PC industry by offering a unique custom configuration of personal computers and portables. Thus, Dell made its mark by developing distinctive competencies in the then still-evolving PC market of the 1980's. The then, small, Texas based firm resolved to show to the world that Dell Computers was not simply technologically astute-in fact, the company placed a rather low priority upon this aspect of Dell in its marketing, pricing, promotions, and placement in the PC market. The company did not emphasize that Dell was on the cutting edge of every new technical development. Rather, the Dell Company stressed that the company had sound knowledge of how to manufacture, design, and market its products or services effectively in a way to keep costs low for the average consumer or small business."
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Classroom Modifications for Learning Disabilities, 2005.
This paper is a research proposal to study the effects of modifications made for students with learning disabilities in inclusive classroom settings.
3,230 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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This paper explains that, from the literature review, it is apparent that modifications made for learning disabled students in a general education, inclusive classroom may be of several types: Self-monitoring, ELO-types of teacher conduct, technology and the presence of para-educators. The author points out that, while each of these has been assessed in isolation by other researchers, it would be interesting to assess the comparative effects of each one in order to ascertain which offered the best outcome for the greatest number of students. The paper proposes the use of both quantitative and qualitative methods as well as extensive use of instructional interviews to assess students' understandings of the subject matter covered in the classroom during the modification or intervention period.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Literature Review
Research Question
Method and Design
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"Multiple researchers also found that self-monitoring procedures were easy to learn and to use, convenient for classroom use and did not require the teacher to take much time from general studies to monitor the students; in addition, it did not require the use of new instructional materials or alteration of general instructional methods. "The results of this study indicate that general academic improvements were achieved without backup consequences," although they did suggest that it was possible use of extrinsic consequences might have resulted in more consistent improvements across all subject areas. In fact, the inconsistencies in the subject matter improvement was regarded by the authors as a limitation to the study."
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The Human Development Index (HDI), 2005.
This paper discusses the Human Development Index (HDI), which was first calculated in 1990 by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) as an indicator of human development in both industrial and lesser developed nations.
2,645 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper explains that the Human Development Index (HDI) presumes that in a hypothetical ideal situation everyone would have the opportunity to make choices about the essential issues in their lives. The author points out that HDI is a helpful calculation method because it uses specific indicators of a nation's various developmental factors to create a more generalized index, thus simplifying a very complex reality. The paper relates finding of the application of the HDI such as investment in human capabilities is a never-ending process and it is not obvious that the payoff, in monetary terms at least, is greater when levels of development are low. Chart.
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"This ideal state is assigned a value of one and the various countries' levels are calculated accordingly on a zero to one scale. This emphasis on empowerment is important to this thesis since it addresses the question of independence versus dependence. For example, in an ideal case everyone in the world would have the opportunity to use the Internet, because they would have the adequate educational background, pleasant environment without major factors threatening their lives and living conditions, and the economic resources to take advantage of network services. HDI indicates the distance countries have to travel to reach such equal and independent possibilities in reality."
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Marketing Strategy: Product, Place, Price and Promotion, 2006.
This paper examines the scope of a specific company, the product, place, prime and promotion that is used as part of a marketing strategy intended to generate profits in annual sales.
1,628 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper analyzes the intricate business practices of McDonald's while focusing on the product, place, price and promotion that is used as part of a marketing strategy to generate hundreds of millions of dollars in annual sales. This paper accurately details various marketing techniques and strategies that have given an ordinary product, such as McDonald's burgers and fries an exciting and evolutionary life as well as impressive profits. This paper also cites various research statistics and results relevant to this particular topic.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
A Look at McDonald's
Product Marketing
Place, in Relation to Marketing
Pricing
Promotion
Summary
References
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"If you build a McDonald's in the right area, the people will come, but good pricing surely plays a role in getting them to come back. One of the main elements of McDonald's marketing strategy is effective pricing of their product. Knowing that their target market consists in large part of families, who often need an affordable way to dine out with the children, their menu over the years has been priced in a way that allows virtually anyone to eat at McDonald's and enjoy a quality meal without spending a large amount of money. What it really comes down to is value- people enjoy McDonald's food which is a big part of repeat business; the best pricing in the world will not sell a product if the consumer does not perceive value in what they are purchasing. In fact, McDonald's states this outright in their "Value Menu" offerings of recent years, which provide selected menu items at a bargain price, most times, $1.00 or less."
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Efficacy of Echinacea and St. John's Wort, 2006.
This paper explores the significant increase in alternative and herbal therapies, as opposed to conventional medical methods, while focusing on the efficacy of Echinacea and St. John's Wort.
1,721 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses the recent reports regarding the appearance of antibiotic resistant bacteria which has resulted in the alternative medicine field to gain popularity with both the general public and physicians. This growing trend in seeking therapies outside of the mainstream has resulted in the increased research of various alternative therapies. The use of herbs for therapeutic purposes continues to be on the rise, calling for the development of safety and efficacy measures to ensure their appropriate use. This paper details the benefits and available research on both Echinacea and St. John's Wort. Echinacea is a North American cone-flower that has become America's most popular herbal medicine. Typically used by Native Americans to treat upper respiratory infections, it continues to be used today as supportive therapy for colds and chronic infections of the respiratory tract. St. John's Wort, scientifically known as hypericum perforatum, is a common bright-yellow wildflower. Presently it is the number one drug for mild to moderate depression, its use is based on results from many solid and stringent clinical trials.
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"The development of Prozac as an alternative to MAOIs signaled another possibility. Prozac prevents levels of monoamines, particularly serotonin, from going down by inhibiting the cellular receptors that would allow their uptake into the cells. Investigators have analyzed Hypericum preparations for their ability to act as a serotonin uptake inhibitor, and have found that the herb behaves more like Prozac than MAOIs. A recently published study tested a widely used German preparation of Hypericum, IL160, on astrocyte cells. These cells regulate the levels of neurotransmitters by regulating their uptake. The results showed an inhibition of serotonin and norepinephrine uptake fully dependent on the dosage of LI160 used. There was a 50% reduction of serotonin uptake and a 4.5 fold reduction of norepinephrine uptake."
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Pain, 2006.
This in-depth paper details the results of both focus groups and clinical studies which provide a framework for clinicians to better understand and treat pain, based on the race and ethnicity of the patient.
6,093 words (approx. 24.4 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 143.95
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This well-researched, two-part paper examines the cause, effect and treatment of self-reported pain in patients of varying ethnicities and cultures. When healthcare providers are faced with patients who are experiencing pain, there may be a number of confounding factors that serve to constrain developing an effective treatment modality, including the clinician's own cultural bias, prejudice or ignorance. This in-depth research paper identifies the cultural factors that play a role in influencing healthcare providers' decisions to medicate patients based on their ethnicity. The writer of this paper also details which, if any, cultural influences within the patients themselves may serve to constrain their ability to adequately communicate their respective levels of pain in self-reports. This paper details the various focus groups and clinical studies and their results which provide a framework for clinicians to better understand the treatment of pain based on the race and ethnicity of the patient.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Part One: Development of a Pain Assessment Tool Relevant to Clinical Background.
Epidemiology of Pain
Ecological Perspective
Developmental/Temporal Perspective
Epidemiology Measures
General Pain Assessment Tool Considerations
Part Two: Application of Assessment Tool
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Although pain is a virtually universal phenomenon, it is also a highly subjective experience that is characterized by a wide range of epidemiological considerations that will vary according to the individual, of course, but the cultural setting within which the pain management experience takes place as well. In the increasingly multicultural society that characterizes the United Kingdom today, clinicians are hard-pressed to understand the complex relationship of how organic processes interrelate with cultural factors that may be unapparent or unknown to them. Furthermore, compounding the problem of developing an effective pain assessment tool that can be used across-the-board is the fact that occupational, socioeconomic, psychosocial, and possibly geographic, cultural, and cohort differences, as well as differences in lifestyle risk factors such as smoking may be so powerful for pain management purposes that the influences of other factors such as age and gender are difficult to identify."
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Dopamine System, 2006.
A review of Bruce G. Mockett's report "Dopamine D1/D5 Receptor Activation Fails to Initiate an Activity-Independent Late-Phase LTP in Rat Hippocampus".
1,560 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper reviews and discusses a report by Bruce G. Mockett on research that focused on some key issues of the problem of the dopamine system. The paper describes the purpose of the research, theoretical assumptions underlying the research, the methods used in the research, the main findings of the research and its contributions.
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"As it is well known catecholamines play an important role in the regulation of the vital functions. Understanding the mechanisms of the neuromodulation is a crucial point for the modern psychopharmacology, behavioral sciences, neurophysiology. One of the most urgent questions is clarification of the cellular mechanisms of the principal mental functions: memory, cognition and emotions. Explanations for multiple receptors with similar ligand specificity include subtype-specific differences in distribution or developmental expression (Lezcano N., Bergson C., 2002). Thus, dopamine transmission is mediated by G-protein-coupled receptors. They mark them out into five groups: D1-like (D1 and D5 subtypes) and D2-like (D2-D4 subtypes). The D1 subtype is the most prevalent dopamine receptor in brain. Recent researches gave evidence that the D1-like receptors take part in modulating motor, cognitive and reward behavior is well established. There is evidence that D1-like receptors can modulate various forms of synaptic plasticity, including long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD), in the various cerebral structures including neocortex, hippocampus and striatum."
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Black Socio-Economic Underachievement, 2006.
An analysis of M. Kim Young's article: "Whites' Explanations of Blacks' Socioeconomic Underachievement: Individualism, Structuralism, and Status Inconsistency, Current Research in Social Psychology".
2,634 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper examines M. Kim Young's 2000 article entitled, "Whites' Explanations of Blacks' Socioeconomic Underachievement," which demonstrates that white individuals with different backgrounds perceive the lower social economic status of blacks from different perspectives. The paper looks at the methodology used, as well as the results of the study, amongst other things.
Paper Outline:
Methodology
Hypothesis
Dependent Variables
Independent Variables
Analysis and Statistics
Possible Problems with Methodology
Results of the Study
Discussion
Further Research Possibilities
Footnotes
References
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"Kim Young states that most whites do not endorse that blacks are disadvantageous because of their inborn disability. On the other hand, he notes that slightly less than 60 percent of whites believe it is due to lack of motivation among blacks. Young's results show that whites are more likely to see unequal chance for education than discrimination as a major cause. They tend to see that lack of resources rather than differential evaluation of such resources is more important in determining blacks' crippled position. The study also indicates that underachievers are far more likely than overachievers to see that discrimination and unequal chance for education are the reasons for blacks' underachievement."
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Acid Rain and Freshwater Fish, 2006.
This informative paper examines the disastrous effects of acidic precipitation and aluminum toxicity on freshwater fish populations around the world.
2,360 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This well-researched and detailed paper explores the effects of acidic precipitation (acid rain) which has been a major factor in fish kills throughout countries in the northern hemisphere. The writer of this paper cites numerous studies which have linked aluminum toxicity along with acid rain as the main cause of fish extinction. This paper stresses the urgency in developing a successful management tool in determining the viability of fish populations in various natural settings. This paper also contains detailed information and results of various case studies as well as two graphs that support the author's claims in this report.
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"The fish used in this experiment were obtained from a trout farm which ensures the relative similarity of the fishes used in the experiment. They were acclimated to artificial soft water for 2 weeks before they were used in the experiment. They were then transferred to flux chambers for the experiment and given 24 to 48 hours to recover from the handling stress before they were exposed for 24 hours to low-pH water (pH 4.4, 4.8, or 5.2) A control group (N=36) for each of these pHs was left in these conditions for 10 days. The experimental group after this 24 hour exposure to low pH levels were exposed to concentrations of Al of 111, 333, or 1000 ug/L at the same pH (N=72)."
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Teenage Children of Alcoholics, 2006.
This paper is a preliminary research proposal to study the problems of teenage children of alcoholics.
1,885 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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This paper explains that teenage children of alcoholics are more likely than regular teenagers in the same population to suffer a variety of physical, mental and emotional health problems. The author points out that similar to ill-treated victims who believe that the abuse is their fault, teenage children of alcoholics feel culpable and accountable for their parent's drinking problem. The paper states that the research design criteria are to define critical links between parental alcohol or other drug problem and teenagers maltreatment, to identify the areas of cross-training professionals in the recognition and treatment of both problems and to discover prevention services.
Table of Contents
Statement of Research Problem
Research Study on Parental Alcoholic Hereditary Issues
Alcohol as a Gateway Drug - Importance of Study
Related Studies and Their Importance
Review of Literature
Supporting Excerpts of References
Teenage Children of Alcoholics
The Alcoholic Family
Parenting Styles of Alcoholics
Effects on Teenagers
Long Range Outlook for Teenagers
Research Objectives and Expectations
Research Design Criteria
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"There is no archetypal alcoholic family. Inasmuch as, family life is inconsistent, perfidious, and unstable. There are many unspoken family rules in alcoholic households. Family roles are continually changing in reaction to the alcoholic situation in order to maintain the sense of balance necessary for survival. The home environment of alcoholic families is one of much conflict, divorce, unemployment, and poverty. There is also abuse and neglect associated with alcoholic families, as well as violent acts among siblings."
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Job Outlook and Training for Interior Designers, 2006.
An examination of the future prospects for interior designers.
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In this paper the author highlights the field of interior design and how it has developed over the past decades. The paper looks at the education available for interior designers without having to gain a bachelors degree and the needs of the markets with respect to people with higher disposable incomes who can afford to spend more on their homes. In conclusion, the author estimates that the popularity of interior designers will grow as will their potential earnings.
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"As such, courses in interior design cover not only interior design, but also art, architecture and technology. Also required are two years' minimum of post-graduate work experience in the field, followed by passing the interior design qualifying examination monitored by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification. In his or her first role, a new designer is generally hired as assistant to a more senior staff member. Some common tasks include being put to work updating research and sample libraries, performing project research and drawing plans."
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Environmental Marketing and the Hospitality Industry, 2006.
This paper examines the basic workings of the hospitality industry and the lack of strategic environmental marketing and policy needed to maintain a successful business.
1,970 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper defines a marketing environment as the external factors and forces that affect a company's ability to develop and maintain successful transactions and relationships with its target customers.
The writer of this paper details the importance of implementing a strategic environmental marketing plan and policy in the hospitality field as well as the various methods and strategies of launching such policies.
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"For any individual in the hospitality field it is essential that he/she have a good knowledge about the implementation of the environmental policy to become successful future policy makers. Environmental policy is a vast area that although is important for the success of an organization, it is also involved with the various other fields of the business like Planning, Legal Law etc. the actual basic principles of environmental policy relates to the environmental issues in relation to the organization and the sustainability of the various resources. Planning is widely affected by the environmental policies and moreover there are various social issues also that actual affect the environment."
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