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Agricultural Practices in Emerging Nations, 2005.
This paper identifies sustainable agricultural practices in emerging nations especially China.
3,040 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 89.95
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This paper explains that, in their haste to introduce market reforms and efficiencies into their antiquated agricultural systems, many emerging nations have sacrificed their environment and citizens' health in exchange for some well-intentioned but misguided short-term gains in productivity. The author points out that past agricultural practices were based on tradition and spiritual concepts; however, many emerging nations have succeeded in overcoming these constraints through innovative policies and initiatives. The paper stresses that modern western agricultural practices rely heavily on heavy and expensive equipment as well as industrial pesticides and fertilizers to wrench continued high yields from the soil are not readily transferable to many emerging nations.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Existing Agricultural Practices in China Today
Innovative and Sustainable Agricultural Practices
Current and Future Trends
What Can Be Done?
Conclusion
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"Within rural sociology, sustainable agriculture is frequently considered to be a mutually exclusive "competing paradigm" that challenges conventional agriculture on environmental, economic and ideological grounds. As a result, much of the research on identifying sustainable agricultural practices has been focused on understanding the characteristics which differentiate conventional and alternative farmers, as well as the conditions that serve to constrain or facilitate the development of alternative practices and ways of thinking among farmers and agriculture more generally. For example, researchers have examined a variety of farmer and farm attributes such as age, education, orientation to risk, perception of environmental problems, farm size, and profitability; the impact of agricultural markets and prices and state policies, programs and services have also been examined extensively."
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Family-Centered Practices in Emergency Department, 2002.
This paper explores the practice of family-centered care, using an article from RN Magazine as a reference.
745 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper sheds light on the importance of family-centered care and explains how it can help in creating a better Emergency Department. The care being referred to here is support by medical staff, given to families of patients in the emergency department. This kind of support, if given personally and with consideration, can minimize the pain and confusion associated with this experience. The paper analyzes an article that appeared in RN magazine and assesses the validity of certain steps mentioned by the author, on how to provide effective support for these families.
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"Emergencies can occur anytime and they are usually referred to the Emergency departments of hospitals because of the gravity of the situation. While most Emergency departments are well equipped with necessary medical equipment and staff, what they may sometimes lack is a set of family-centered practices. An article that appeared in RN magazine's April 2002 issue emphasized the need for more family-centered care in ED, because it was found that hospitals can make their emergency unit stand apart from the rest with such positive approaches."
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Best Practices in Information Management, 2006.
This paper defines the best practices for delivering quality, speed and flexibility in information management and applies these practices for use by the military.
2,770 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper defines best practices as the optimal level of performance for any given organization taking into account the factors of organizational structure, business and operational processes and the strategies for fulfilling organizational objectives. The author evaluates six best practices, reviews six companies using them and identifies the strengths and weaknesses of each practice. The paper relates that, because of its need for quick and correct information, the military organization needs to improve its existing processes based on the lessons learned from best practice benchmarks. Much of this paper is presented in tables and bullet point format.
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Introduction
Best Practices in Quality, Speed, and Flexibility
Organizations Using These Best Practices
Order-to-Cash Fulfillment Cycle
Supply Chain Synchronization
Standardization of Customer Service Processes
Greater Inventory Visibility
Collapsing Order Cycle Times Through Outsourcing
Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses of Each Best Practice
Evaluating Military Organizations on Best Practices Performance
Best Practices in Managing Information as an Asset
Organizations Using These Best Practices
Re-Orienting Content Management Systems from Being Isolated or Siloed to Being a Corporate-Wide Resource
Supporting Customers More Responsively through Integration of Content Management Systems
Integrating Both Unstructured and Structured Content to Gain Greater Insights
Creating a Center of Excellence for Managing the Many Integration Points and Defining Process Interaction Points
Organizing Information from both Structured and Unstructured Data for Compliance
Redefining Personal Productivity, Knowledge Management and Workflows Applications, Tools and Techniques
Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses of Each Best Practice
Evaluating Military Organizations on Best Practices Performance
Conclusion
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"Redefining personal productivity, knowledge management and workflow applications, tools, and techniques, bringing information closer to the knowledge workers is an evolving best practice, according to Murphy, McNeill, and Davis. Microsoft and SAP are working to capitalize on this trend by integrating the R.3 ERP system from SAP with Microsoft's Office products. This is a product strategy aimed entirely at making knowledge workers more effective at their work."
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Evaluating Best Practices, 2007.
This paper discusses civilian best practices and how they can be applied to the performance of military organizations.
2,780 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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The paper examines best practices in quality, speed and flexibility and in managing information as an asset, used by six companies. The paper discusses the strengths and weaknesses of each practice. The paper evaluates the military organization as a whole in terms of these twelve best practices and offers prescriptive recommendations for improving existing processes. The paper maintains that embracing best practices and the benefits they deliver is essential for the growth and maturity of a strong military organization.
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Introduction
Best Practices in Quality, Speed, and Flexibility
Organizations Using These Best Practices
Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses of Each Best Practice
Evaluating Military Organizations on Best Practices Performance
Best Practices in Managing Information as an Asset
Organizations Using These Best Practices
Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses of Each Best Practice
Evaluating Military Organizations On Best Practices Performance
Conclusion
From the Paper
"This paper is organized into two parts, with the first being best practices as they relate to quality, speed, and flexibility in companies, and the second being on best practices as they relate to managing information as an asset. The approach to each of these two topics is identical and briefly discussed here. Best practices refer to the optimal level of performance for any given organization and often take into account the factors of organizational structure, business and operational processes, and strategies for fulfilling organizational objectives."
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Common Agricultural Policy, 2008.
An analysis of the initial rationale, practice, policies, outcomes and recommendations of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
2,644 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper discusses the European Union's recent reiteration of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). It discusses the reforms that are currently underway to help reframe the CAP model and promote equitable trade within European agricultural partnerships. The paper also looks at the criticism of these initiative by policymakers and economists and describes the rationale that makes the initiatives necessary.
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Executive Summary
Initial Rationale
Practices
Policies
Outcomes
Recommendations
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"Efficient and equitable functioning under the CAP was not possible under the conditions that existed prior to the reform processes that took place in 2004 and 2005. The outlay of expenses was simply not compensated for in positive economic developments; moreover, social justice, which was a mainstay of the CAP as a means of improving the quality of life for rural and agrarian communities, does not appear to have been met. Salvatici's (2001) "liberalization" model also indicates failure to improve quality of life for the majority of persons, suggesting that abandonment of the CAP is equally as unfeasible as allowing it to maintain its current course of action."
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Physical Practice in Taoism: Breathing For Life, 1994.
Looks at qi gong as a physical practice emerging from the Taoist view of the world & energy flow through the body. Also discusses relationship of qi in relation to Western medicine & the contemporary use of Taoist physical practices.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 10 sources, $ 87.95
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" Physical Practice in Taoism
Breathing for Life
Introduction
One of the more interesting segments of Bill Moyer's recent television series on healing and the mind was his program on Chinese medicine and its emphasis on the balancing of qi, or the vital energy as it is best translated in the West. During this show, he provided the opportunity to watch people practice many forms of physical exercise, including both tai chi and active and passive qi gong.
The focus in this paper is on qi gong as a physical practice which emerges from the Taoist understanding of the world and the flow of energy through the body. In addition, there will be some.."
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Divergent Patterns of Agricultural Productivity, 2008.
An analysis of the reasons behind the divergent path phenomena of agricultural productivity growth in France and England.
2,573 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper explain the divergent patterns of agricultural productivity growth in France and England. The paper looks at different labor practices, preferences for rural over urban activity and the ability to engage in agriculture given what is provided by the country's geographical landscape. It uses these factors to explain the reasons behind the divergent path phenomena of agricultural productivity growth.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
1900 Agricultural Outlook: France versus England
Pre-1900s: An Early State of Equal Agricultural Activity
Agrarian Transformation and Industrialization
Conclusion
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"Meanwhile, England embraced industrialization and urbanization. In the early 1700s, England was far from such industrialization, and there was "little economic growth in Britain in the second half of the eighteenth century" (Mokyr 81-2). When the Industrial Revolution eventually did arrive in England, it did not represent, contrary to popular thought, "a macroeconomic event that led to a sudden acceleration of the rate of growth, although growth eventually became an inevitable corollary" (ibid 82). On the other hand, it represented more of a "wave of gadgets" sweeping over Britain post-1760, which allowed goods to be produced more efficiently and at a higher quality (ibid). It also represented, depending on one's opinion, either the trigger for raised living standards or the signaling of lowered living standards for England (Nardinelli). Agricultural growth was certainly part of this revolution. Many scholars cite one of the main features of the Industrial Revolution as a movement from inorganic to organic materials (E.A. Wrigley, 1987 cited in Mokyr 83). Other important developments were increases in using machinery as labor power, something agricultural England embraced as France selected to retain its human labor pool as its primary agricultural power source. While the French farmers worked on the crops and fields with hand tools, machines in England became commonplace agricultural tools (ibid)."
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Are "Best Practices" Best?, 2007.
The paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of best practices in the management of IT projects.
1,214 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper defines a best practice as representing a specific technique for managing an IT project that has the best chances of success. The paper discusses how best practices provide a roadmap for a project but cautions that one can become too dependent on the processes. The paper concludes that best practices are an effective tool when they are developed with the specifics of the organization in mind. However, they cannot replace the talent of the organization.
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Why Use Best Practices?
How Realistic is the Best Practices Approach?
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"Best practices in the IT field developed largely from failures (Kay, 2002). They were the result of IT projects that did not meet customer expectations or perform as intended. Managers wanted some assurance that future projects would have better results than previous ones. Therefore, they develop a process that would include several different phases, with attention to each phase at its proper time and place. There are many different versions of "best practices" to be used for IT projects. Some are merely reiterations of others, while others were borrowed from other fields and adapted to the IT field."
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Industry Best Practices, 2008.
This paper looks at benchmarking and best practices strategy as a method of decision-making within business.
2,786 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 83.95
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This document discusses the benchmarking and best practices strategy of five companies. The writer looks at Home Depot, Wal-Mart, BMW, Nike and Office Depot, and explains that best practices are what have allowed these companies to become as successful as they have and are indicative of their innate leadership qualities. The writer discusses that leadership is a prerequisite for a business strategy guided by the implementation of best practices based on benchmarking competencies. The writer maintains that benchmarking and best practices are primarily a method that engenders more efficient and informed decision-making on the part of managers and employees alike because they indicate the areas in which an enterprise is most successful.
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Abstract
Overview
Home Depot
Wal-Mart
BMW
Nike
Office Depot
Conclusion
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"BMW is a recognized leader in the luxury automotive industry where its products are perennially among some of the most popular automotive products in the luxury car segment. The complex nature of reducing and managing operational and financial exposures in the automotive industry is difficult because of the nature of its production and supply base. With production of the major automotive companies taking place across several continents and in many countries, numerous supplier-partners who are depended on to integrate their supply-chains with that of the manufacturer and myriad raw material sourcing strategies, the automotive industry faces a monumental task in reducing its operational and financial risks through the management of its exposure in these areas ..."
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The Canadian Agricultural Industry, 2006.
A look at lobbying efforts on behalf of the Canadian agricultural industry.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 2 sources, $ 89.95
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The Canadian agricultural industry has lobbied the Canadian federal and provincial governments for a number of years for greater attention upon the needs of this industry. However, while all industries and their stakeholders lobby governments for assistance in various respects, the agricultural industry is unique for both the highly public nature of its lobbying and the consistency of issues upon which this sector is focused. This paper explains that the agricultural industry is one of the most significant industries in Canada and then discusses the Canadian agricultural industry's lobbying efforts.
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Agricultural Produce in Inter-war Russia, India and Japan, 2007.
This paper looks at trends and changes relating to agricultural produce in Russia, India and Japan during the inter-war period.
1,452 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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In this article the writer outlines the main trends in agricultural produce in the three economies of Russia, India and Japan in the inter-war period. The writer discusses how far changes in output and prices affected the standard of living of the agricultural population and notes that, during the inter-war period (1914-39), Russia, Japan and India experienced similar but at times varied fluctuations in how much produce they cultivated agriculturally. Generally-speaking, Japan and India maintained outwardly stable, but far from spectacular levels of production, while Russia and later the Soviet Union witnessed greater disparities in what she produced for the commercial market. The writer concludes that what is clear from all three cases is the extent to which change in agricultural output and prices invariably failed to benefit the rural population - and, in the case of the Soviet Union, change in fact proved to be catastrophic.
From the Paper
"When one takes the example of rice production - the main staple - as the chief indicator of agricultural output, with reference to Japan and India, and that of wheat production for Russia, one can observe the following. By 1914, Japan quickly reached production levels of 8.5 millions tonnes, levels that remained pretty much constant during subsequent years. Some twenty years later, in 1933, she reached a peak of 10.6 million tonnes, ending with a modest 10.3 million tonnes of rice in 1939. During the post-war era, India similarly witnessed marked increases in production. By 1914 she saw 42 million tonnes of rice harvested nationwide. But production proved erratic thereafter. During six of the following fifteen years output did exceed the 50 million tonne threshold; but the trend nevertheless was downwards, so that, by 1932, production dipped below the 40 million mark, only struggling to transcend this figure in two of the remaining seven years. What heavily contrasts with the case of India and Japan is that of Russia which witnessed not a levelling-off but a massive reduction in her wheat production following the First World War. By contrast to 28 million tonnes, which was recorded in 1913, the amount for 1921 plummeted to a mere 5.6 million tonnes. By 1925, however, production kicked back quickly to normal levels, with the Soviet Union reporting that 20.8 million tonnes of wheat had been harvested."
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Agricultural Land Commission, 2005.
An overview of the government's Agricultural Land Commission in British Columbia.
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This paper discusses the provincial government's Agricultural Land Commission and the policies it enforces on land use in British Columbia. It looks at how the scarcity of agricultural land and the importance of food self-sufficiency, combined with competing demands for farmland for non-farm uses, convinced the government that preserving farmland for agricultural purposes was a matter of provincial interest and importance.
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"Due to increased competition and the increasing demands of the contemporary consumer, the need for establishing sustainable industries that enhance quality of life is crucial when creating a thriving local business environment. However, in recent years business development has taken a back seat to environmental protectionism in part due to the lack of suitable land for agricultural and farm use. "
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Corporate Codes of Ethics and Marketing Practices, 2004.
An exploration of the extent to which corporate codes of ethics can help to influence an organisational commitment to ethical marketing practices.
2,256 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper examines two organisations: Exxon Mobil and The Body Shop. It suggests that in the case of The Body Shop, the presence of an ethical code has increased their commitment to ethical marketing practices. However, in the case of Exxon Mobil, the presence of an ethical code does not necessarily ensure a strong commitment to ethical marketing practices. It concludes that the presense of an ethical code can only increase organisational commitment to ethical marketing practices if it is enforced by either an ethics officer or an ethical awareness programme. In addition, it shows how the effectiveness of ethical codes can vary between organisations and industries.
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"The Body Shop is an organisation that set themselves tough standards within their code of ethics; their mission is to dedicate its business to the pursuit of environmental and social change (Anon 1, 2004). In an organisational context, the code of ethics has been developed in order to support the marketing objectives and the mission statement of the company. Due to the size of the company, the actions of the Body Shop are visible to the public and the external pressure to manage ethical activities is far greater than that of a smaller company (Weaver, 1993). Therefore, any mismanagement of ethical activities will reflect badly on the company and contradict the high expectations that have been outlined within the code of ethics. Weaver (1993) reinforces this perspective suggesting that it can be potentially dangerous for a company to use ethics as a positioning tool."
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Benchmarking Best Practices, 2007.
This paper explores benchmarking best practices in business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C) websites.
820 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper discusses the competitive advantage in e-commerce enterprises as it relates to benchmarking best practices. The paper reviews e-commerce related research and examines the functional use of a benchmarking best practices strategy vis-a-vis a company's business strategy.
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Overview
The Peril of Not Benchmarking
Best Practices through Benchmarking
Conclusion
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"At its core, benchmarking is directly related to obtaining competitive advantage and to keeping it once obtained. Competitive advantage is gained in many ways. In terms of e-commerce for either business to business (B2B) or business to consumer (B2C), the importance of benchmarking cannot be underestimated. One of the most important advantages gained from benchmarking off of competitors' or even customers' websites is not necessarily that competitive advantage is gained, but the simple fact that competitiveness is maintained (Luftman, 2003, p.18). Yet, benchmarking best practices in B2B and B2C e-commerce does enable competitive advantage in several key ways."
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"Leadership Practices Inventory" (LPI), 2004.
This paper interprets the results of hypothetical scores on Kouzes and Posner's "Leadership Practices Inventory" (LPI).
2,465 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper explains that the "Leadership Practices Inventory", an instrument that would help determine leadership practices and capabilities, is based on Kouzes and Posner's "The Five Practices". The author points out that being a good leader starts with two things, being able to provide a vision for your subordinates and making sure that this vision is shared by all your subordinates, which means that they will be able to work together to make that vision possible. The paper relates the author noticed a reticence by the test taker to go for the extreme answers, which means that the individual stayed away from the 'almost never' or 'rarely' statements and from the 'very frequently' and 'almost always' ones, sticking with average answers; this tendency may have influenced his results. Charts
Table of Contents
Model the Way
Inspire a Shared Vision
Challenge the Process
Enable Others to Act
Encourage the Heart
Conclusions
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"Let's first analyze the three statements for which you have scored a 10. First of all, you almost always "follow through on promises and commitments". As a leader, this means that your subordinates will always count on your word and will trust you with it. If we have the example of military leaders, when trusting the general was usually equivalent with the differences between life and death, we may have an idea about the importance of trusting that what your team or group leader is saying will prove right. In an organization, where the team leader is often the connection between team members and top management, following through on promises and commitments means that you trust your leader to represent you before the top management team and you trust him or her to take decisions for you there. Further more, you trust that these will be the ones you yourself would have taken."
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