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Evaluation Matrix, 2007.
An evaluative matrix for the Long Beach Mortgage project, designed to evaluate results and recommendations.
1,821 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper evaluates all facets of the Long Beach Mortgage project and specifically focuses on defining a matrix to evaluate the content, organization and overview of expected results. The paper presents a matrix that is designed to be used for evaluating the results and recommendations for the project, the implementation plan and the considerations for initiating and maintaining change management strategies.
Table of Contents:
Long Beach Mortgage Evaluative Matrix
Evaluation and Analysis of Each Change Factor
Content
Organization of Implementation Plan
Overview of Expected Results and Recommendations
Summary
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"Behavioral not technological change strategies - Another analog scale-based key performance indicator that again speaks to the level of the projects' ability to address the concerns of those being most affected by the system change. As an analog-based key performance indicator, it can vary without precise definition. However it will be clear from an analysis of the programs included in the paper of whether the programs, strategies and initiatives are specifically working to fulfill the behavioral change needs of the systems' user base. To quantify this specific variable companies typically look at what percentage of their budgets are being spent on strategies to change behavior versus those aimed at introducing new technologies. The focus is on how to maximize the value of the IT investment by measuring the relative commitment to change as measured by this key performance indicator."
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Case Study: Verizon's Strategic Evaluation, 2008.
Demonstrates the use of matrix evaluation methods for a strategic development plan for Verizon Communications.
1,570 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper explains that Verizon Communications is known as one of the largest communication units, synonymous with telecommunications, wireless networks, information services, and international telecommunications processes. The author points out that, from its financial statements presented in this case study, Verizon has not been making a profit irrespective of its large market shares and continued diversification. The paper then relates that it is imperative that there is a process of identifying factors, which add or deplete the value of the organization, and simultaneously using these factors to create a comparative advantage for Verizon. The author utilizes an external factor valuation matrix (EFE), a internal factor valuation matrix, a SWOT matrix and a Porter's five forces model. The paper includes tables of these evaluations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
External Factor Valuation Matrix: Verizon Communications
Internal Factor Valuation Matrix: Verizon Communications
SWOT Matrix
Porter's Model: Five Forces Affecting Verizon
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"The bargaining power of buyers is highlighted by the fact that Verizon wants to increase brand loyalty, hence the strategic marketing activities, which reinforces elements of the marketing mix and helps to alleviate the bargaining leverage of the buyer. In the telecommunications industry, demand is highly elastic since there are many substitutes. Verizon minimizes the threat of the buyer power, by making demand more inelastic since they offer a wide array of products via bundling options with affiliate telecommunication products or by products."
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The Matrix Structure, 2004.
An analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of using the matrix structure to manage projects.
2,893 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper evaluates the use of the matrix structure to manage projects. It commences with a brief discussion on the two extreme forms of organizational structure, namely, the functional and the project team. It then goes into the evolution of the matrix structure as a fundamental structure in project management. It also discusses the differing forms of matrices and analyzes the advantages of the matrix over the two extreme forms of organizational structure in order to identify those instances in which a particular structure should be used. It also attempts to determine how the matrix disadvantages may be overcome.
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"The very nature of the matrix organisation promotes cost saving in terms of shared balanced use of resources to individual projects. This approach allows for greater control in scheduling and prioritising to optimise total system performance, rather than to achieve the goals of one project at the expense of others (Mantel et al 2003, p197). The project will also have access to the primary administrative units of the parent organisation, ensuring a consistency in procedures, policies, and practices. Mantel et al (2003, p197) identifies this practice as ?tending to foster project credibility in the administration of the parent organisation?."
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Plato and ?The Matrix?, 2002.
A review of the film "The Matrix" and its relationship with Platonic theory.
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This paper discusses how the Wachowski brother?s science fiction film ?The Matrix? presents a world of illusion, where nothing is as it seems and how it is world created by computers, run by artificial intelligence. It evaluates how the film draws strongly on Platonic theory by showing that only when this fake world is looked at from the outside, from an objective viewpoint, can it be understood and only when this world of imitation is understood can it be overcome. It draws parallels between the film and Plato's "Republic", for example, Plato's Underworld is compared to "The Matrix"'s world of artificial intelligence and Neo, the protagonist, is ?The Matrix?s? version of Plato?s man enlightened.
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"The next step for Plato is to explain the role of the imitators, the ?stagehands? who are presenting a false version of reality to the captives. The dummies being carried by the actors back and forth are mere simulacra of the real, the essence. They resemble the real in appearance only, and have a most subversive effect, because they are giving the captives an entirely false version of reality. Now, if we look at ?The Matrix,? it?s clear that the ?stagehands? are the robot race, who are controlling The Matrix, the world of copies, which is all that the captives are given as a basis of reality. So the Matrix is the dummies, the simulacra."
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"The Matrix", Descartes and Hobbes, 2008.
An analysis of the philosophical meaning found in the film "The Matrix".
1,968 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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The aim of this paper is to explore philosophical questions and issues as they are brought to one's attention while viewing the film "The Matrix" and see the correlations between the film's deeper messages and that of Renee Descartes and Thomas Hobbes. It looks at how the film offers a gradual immersion into a new state of being, a greater state of conscious thought or enlightenment leading to greater understanding of one's self and identity due to the film's content. It also discusses how, like Descartes and Hobbes, the film's directors serve to push the envelope of self-expression and exploration.
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Introduction
"The Matrix" and Its Themes and Symbolism With Regard to Self-Identity
Descartes and Hobbes and "The Matrix"
Conclusion
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"For the purpose of greater understanding philosophy and the film The Matrix, it was important to view and analyze key scenes where the concept of self-identity and one's relationship and expression with world came under scrutiny. There is no question that much is at risk from the beginning of The Matrix that many are fighting within the construct the machines have created to enslave the human race. However the way in which these ideologies are conveyed are jarring and uncomfortable. First of all the world of the matrix, what Neo believes to be the 'real' world is presented in stark contrasts between light and dark almost creating a film noir type quality. In fact, one could argue it is neo-noir, or modern noir with hints of classic noir stuck in to convey older storytelling conventions. Much of the dual life of Neo is lived in contrast. By day is clean cut, professional computer program writer, by night a man who hangs out with gothic and the underbelly of society as a hacker in search of the elusive Morpheous. What really is at play here for the viewer is creating a dual personality of the hero, adding to the myth within subculture and a collective belief. "
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"The Matrix", 2005.
This paper discusses the philosophical question in the movie "The Matrix" (1999):"Which one, the red or the blue pill?"
1,320 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that the movie "The Matrix" is a whirlwind of philosophical questions, concepts and thoughts; the greatest of these questions and a fundamental question of all time is "to know or not to know" which is presented in "The Matrix" as, "Which one, the red (knowledge) or the blue (ignorance) pill?" The author points out that this philosophical argument regarding the knowledge of a new reality goes back to Plato's "Myth of the Cave". The paper concludes that knowledge and truth are the two most sought after materials in the world; therefore, the vast majority of people would like to know the answers to life's most asked questions and, being outside the matrix, would choose the red pill as the only way to get them.
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"Because they do not know anything outsides the "cave", people are happy being prisoners; however, it is evident through Neo and the freed prisoner in Plato's "Myth of the Cave", that once given a taste of the red pill or informed of its existence, one will rarely ever choose the blue pill instead. The red pill offers an escape from the darkness illustrated in the Myth of the Cave and from the dream world of the movie "The Matrix" and, in turn, broadens the boundaries of life, changes the life's rules, opens new doors and presents prospects of great adventure. The red pill in opening one's eyes to a complete new reality is therefore, unmistakably more appealing."
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Matrix on the Cave, 2007.
A comparison between Andy and Larry Wachowski's film "The Matrix" and Book VII from Plato's "The Republic".
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the parallel between Andy and Larry Wachowski's movie "The Matrix," in which there are two very different, yet very real worlds, and Book VII from Plato's "The Republic." The paper points out that through the allegory of the cave, Plato explained his theory of reality, proving that what mankind perceived were shadows, products of ideal figures that existed beyond everything. According to Plato, any knowledge gained from the world of senses was flawed and imperfect , while real knowledge was only accomplished via the world of ideas, by means of reason. Plato's allegory emphasizes the two distinct worlds, both outside and inside the cave. The paper asserts that the common thread between "The Matrix" and this cave allegory is that both examine the duality of knowledge and ignorance, of reality and perception. The paper claims that in the matrix allegory, our lives are like computerized programs, in which all that we have, think and possess does not exist. The paper concludes that true reality remains outside and, with the help of a good master, someday we might reach it.
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"According to Plato's perspective, in the beginning of life, the human soul lacks knowledge. When man is inside the cave, he is ignorant of passion, fear and prejudice. In the first phase, the shadows of the cave are the vague ideas that we have of ourselves. Neo, the principal character of "The Matrix," takes a pill that transports him inside the Matrix where he discovers the fictitious world in which he was living. Neo learns that the memories of his life were merely the vague ideas that he had of himself, and he questions what is real and unreal at one moment in time. For example, right before entering a restaurant that claimed it had the best pasta dishes, Neo ate a white pasta in the spacecraft that could have been any type of food. In this manner, the ideas that Neo had about this false fictitious world, the Matrix, echo that of the prisoners in the cave of The Republic. This place in which common people live--where human beings exist until they acquire knowledge--is difficult to comprehend. Even Neo could not fully grasp the nature of his false universe until Morfeo helped him to understand everything that was going on around him."
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Plato and "The Matrix", 2004.
A comparative analysis of Plato's allegory of the cave and the film, "The Matrix".
1,561 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper, written in the first person as if by the Greek philosopher Plato, makes a comparison of the allegory of the cave from his "Republic" with the science fiction movie, "The Matrix". It describes the allegory of the cave and looks at how it represents people living in a darkened philosophical state and how the real world refers to people thinking clearly on a philosophical level, basing thoughts on the good as the highest principle. In comparison, it looks at how, in "The Matrix", the real world refers to actual reality, as opposed to the matrix, where the world presented is a computer-generated illusion.
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"In the film The Matrix, I see that my allegory of the cave has been transformed to a new format. My allegory of the cave was an absurd situation and not one that was supposed to be considered as possibly occurring. In short, my allegory of the cave represented the state of the human soul. In The Matrix, this allegory has been transformed into a scenario that seems to linger on the border between what can be believed and what cannot. My allegory has been given the detail that makes it almost feasible. In doing so, I find that the meaning behind the allegory has been partly lost. There are some areas where the film offers similar ideas to my own, but for the main part, I find that my allegory has been reinvented to create new meaning, with little of this matching my original philosophy."
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"The Matrix": A Warning, 2005.
Argues that this film, "The Matrix" should serve as a warning of how technology can eventually take control of our lives.
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On the surface, "The Matrix" (directed by Andy and Larry Wachowski)may seem like just another science fiction film. It involves ultra hi-tech computer gizmos, an alternate universe of sorts and some esoteric references which only genuine "tekkies" can discern. The paper shows that with impressive martial arts demonstrations, honest-to-goodness bullet-dodging and a love story thrown in for good measure, the film was bound to be a hit. The paper argues, however, that there may be a deeper meaning in "The Matrix". In this age where it is becoming increasingly difficult to separate the "sci" from the "fi" in such films, the subtler message seems to be that we must be ever vigilant lest computer technology advance faster than the new morality we are necessarily creating to govern it.
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"While the ultimate "man against the machine" contest wages on, the viewer is afforded glimpses of what technology at its worst can bring to fruition. While we may bemoan the looser morals of a particular generation or even of the world in general, one fact is clear: machines have none. The human element is indispensable if machines are to be utilized responsibly. Though the viewer is repeatedly "wowed" by what the machines can do, the filmmakers interject indicators of their limitations. For example, when various members of the Resistance need to know a route through which to escape a dangerous situation, they must contact an actual human being at the control center."
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Matrix Management, 2005.
A look at the growing trend in organizations of matrix management, where an employee has a direct report manager, but is also influenced and heavily directed by another manager/organization.
2,531 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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This research study examines the nature of the matrix structure of management and the problems inherent in it in an effort to propose a better solution or organizational paradigm for management success. The paper discusses the negative aspect of any matrix management style, the inherent potential for inter-group conflict, and then seeks to determine whether or not there are viable solutions to this aspect.
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"To the individual a matrix management type of strategy presents the challenges of serving two masters. To managers, it presents challenges in directing the behavior of employee?s that do not report directly to them and that they cannot directly reprimand or fire. For matrix teams, members also often struggle with varying agendas and incentive plans, thus management is faced with a challenge when attempting to coalesce the team. Power struggles and employee conflicts have plagued many organizations that have sought out matrices and incorporated this system as an integral part of daily functioning."
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?The Matrix?, 2002.
Examines themes of oppression, ideology and spirituality in the film, "The Matrix".
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One of the most important themes concerning oppression in the movie "The Matrix" is the theme of consciousness. In the movie?s most dramatic plot twist, it turns out that Neo, the movie?s protagonist, has not been living inside the real world, but a computer-programmed simulation of one. He has been held in this state so that artificially intelligent machines may harness his body heat for energy. The paper shows that by freeing himself from the matrix, however, Neo had to make a choice to free himself, to become his own person. The paper compares the oppressed Neo to the writings of Paulo Freire ("Pedagogy of the Oppressed"). It also shows how ideas on ideology by Jean Baudrillard ("The Vital Illusion") are reflected in the film. It also looks at how ideas from Buddhism and Gnosticism reflect in the film's theme of spirituality and touches on the theme of community.
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Indeed, in the movie, The Matrix, Morpheus even asks Neo what it is that he believes to be real, pointing out that, although things inside the matrix feel real, they are not. This is not in any fashion dissimilar to Buddhist statements that ?All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our thoughts, it is made up of our thoughts? (Ford). Thus, The Matrix produces a form of spirituality heavily influenced by Buddhism."
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"The Matrix", 2002.
This paper discusses the film "The Matrix" as a cinematic artifact using "ideology" as a critical method to understand how social and economic structures are represented and reinforced/interrogated in the mass media today.
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This paper argues that an ideological analysis of "The Matrix" is useful to reveal the parameters of "acceptable" representation of existing social and economic structures in the corporate-dominated mass media. The author attempts to answer the question: Does "The Matrix" interrogate and challenge, or reinforce and maintain, existing social and economic structures in western society today?
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Matrix Development Structures, 2007.
An analysis of the factors contributing to the successful use of matrix paradigm structures within companies.
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This paper discusses matrix development structures or paradigms, which were first developed by the aerospace industry to better keep companies and the government interrelated about business programs. The paper describes how they are now used by companies. It suggests that the level of success of the matrix structures depends on the knowledge of the individual using the vehicle, that person's involvement with the overall strategy of the company and the amount of resources and support senior management has provided.
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Proposal
Manning Tool And Die
Methodology
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"Most company databases consist of yearly personnel information from performance appraisals and thus, ranking the data into top-, middle-, and bottom-thirds is relatively easy. Most organizations perform job evaluations that categorize into thirds, or 1, 2, and 3. How valuable the job is and how well the employee performs in the position certainly effects compensation. The authors extended these concepts by forming a matrix model using employee performance appraisals and the organization's job evaluations as the two axes."
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The Matrix and the Cave, 2004.
The paper discusses the movie "Matrix" and Plato's ideas in "The Republic."
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The paper is about the movie "Matrix" and Plato's ideas in "The Republic." The paper explores the influence of Plato's idea in the movie, in particular any connection between the movie and the idea of "shadow and substance." Finally, the paper examines the question: What is the meaning of the matrix compare to Plato's idea of the cave?
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"The Matrix and the Cave. In the movie "The Matrix" we meet the character Neo. Neo is a man who has a vague feeling that there is something wrong with the world, something he cannot quite understand or articulate. Neo feels that there is something missing in the way he sees and understands reality. One day Neo meets Morpheus. Morpheus offers him a choice; Neo can remain in a comfortable world of illusion or Neo can choose to see the world for what it really is."
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Matrix Management, 2002.
A brief definition of the concept of matrix management and how this concept in applied in the business world.
1,753 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This research examines, at a general level, the concept of matrix management. More specifically, this research assesses the following statement that critics have described matrix management as being costly, cumbersome, and overburdening to management, while proponents praise its efficiency and flexibility.
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"Cross-functional team structures are highly important in the exercise of control over creative activities associated with high-technology-based research and development projects. The cross-functional structure is an overlay on the functional structure that creates temporary teams of organization members. "With this overlay definition as a basis for analysis, it appears from the literature that most of the advantages are derived from creation of horizontal communication linkages, whereas most of the disadvantages spring from the creation of dual or multiple authority and influence" (Ford & Randolph, 1992, p. 270)."
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