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Gender/Cultural Factors and Professional Golf, 2003.
An analysis of gender and cultural factors influencing professional golf today.
3,882 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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This paper provides a review of the relevant and scholarly literature to determine what cultural and gender-related factors serve to influence participation in and fan attraction to professional golf. This is followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"Today, golf is one of the most popular outdoor sports in the world. Tens of millions of men, women, and children play golf as an individual or team sport, as well as in high school and college competition. Millions more people around the globe enjoy golf as a form of recreation and exercise. Golf has also become popular spectator sport and attracts thousands of fans to tournaments with millions more watching on television. As a result, professional golf has become a multi-billion dollar industry today. The sport continues to be dominated by affluent white males who, in many cases, however, appear reluctant to share their domain with their female or minority counterparts."
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"Outsiders In The Clubhouse: The World Of Women's Professional Golf" by T W Crosset, 2002.
Analysis of the methodology used by the author in his study of women's professional golf.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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Analysis of the methodology used by the author in his study of women's professional golf. Qualitative research study based on data derived by interviews, a surney and the author's observations. Crosset's theoretical approach; his coding system; questions of validity; anecdotal content analysis. Statistical data. Contends Crosset establishes the relationship between his data & his theory.
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"Todd W. Crosset?s (1995) "Outsiders in the Clubhouse" is a qualitative sociological research study of women?s professional golf that is based on a data set consisting of 55 interviews, a survey, and observations recorded by the author between May 1998 and August 1999. A total of 60 individuals affiliated with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) were interviewed for periods ranging from 40 minutes to two hours. Crosset (1995) identified his sample as consisting of 31 different active golfers for a total of 34 interviews (three of which were follow-up interviews conducted a year after the initial interviews), 11 individual interviews conducted specifically with caddies, 6 individual interviews of LPGA staff, 7 pro-am players, and 1 player?s life partner, and one retired player."
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Gender-Related Factors in Development, 2006.
A discussion of the gender-related issues concerning the economic development of a country.
3,418 words (approx. 13.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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This paper makes an effort to examine whether, how and the extent to which the "Empowerment of Women" and "Economic Independence of Women" can contribute to development in terms of growth of GDP per capita. The paper also proposes to examine the factors that are correlated with "women empowerment" and "economic independence of women".
Table of Contents
Impact of GEM and Other Variables on GNI per Capita
Effect of GDI and GEM on GDP per Capita (PPP US$)
GDI and Other Variables
GEM and Other Variables
Factors Affecting Poverty
Determinants of Total Fertility Rates
Conclusion
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"Development is often taken to mean rising incomes. A still common view equates development with growth in average income. Though there has been a shift in emphasis since 1970s to a focus on the distribution of incomes. The 1990 Human development Report produced by the UNDP marked a different view of the meaning of development and has a distinct influence of the work of Amartya Sen. The essence of this view is that human development -what people can actually do and be -is the overriding purpose of economic development. Underdevelopment is viewed as the lack of certain basic capabilities, rather than lack of income per se. This approach which is critical of both "opulence" (income, wealth or commodity possession) and "utility" (whether interpreted as happiness, desire fulfillment or simply choice) as a measure of well-being, argues that "well-being" has to do with being well, which is about being able to live long, being well-nourished, being healthy, being literate and so on. The value of living lies in living & not in possessing things. This approach has been named as "human development approach". However, there can be no denying the fact that the capabilities can be built through increase in income. Economic growth expands capabilities directly. As average incomes increase, the population has greater command over the relevant goods and services--food, healthcare, education, and so on-which in turn leads to improved health & nutrition, longer life expectancy, and better education. However, enormous literature is available on relation between GDP per capita and the "Human Development Index (HDI)". HDI is calculated by taking into account "a long healthy life" represented by life expectancy at birth; "Knowledge", which is represented by "Adult Literacy Rate" and "Gross Enrollment Ratio" and the third parameter "a decent standard of living" which is represented by GDP per Capita (PPP US$)."
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Cross-Cultural Gender and Gender Relations in Horticultural Societies, 2002.
This paper examines the gender roles in horticultural societies.
1,990 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper shows the difference that agriculturists, sedentary lifestyles, and social differentiation made in gender relationships.
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"The first evidence of agriculturists, sedentary lifestyles, and social differentiation that archaeologists and anthropologists have distinguished come from groups termed Horticulturists. Though the past record remains relatively scant in regards, anthropologists have used existing ones as a locus of study and interpretation. More numerous than surviving hunter-gatherer groups, horticultural societies also show an incredible range of gender diversity between groups, more numerous, in fact, than any other extent societal model. The quantity of studies that has come as a result of this are astounding. Those done in the area of New Guinea alone, home to at least two hundred different horticultural societies, provide ample evidence to add weight to the debate of nurture over nature, by sheer examples of the differences in living and understanding gender roles in such a relatively small and homogenous environmental area. "
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Gendered Technologies and Gendered Jobs, 2002.
A comparison between women studying and working with computer technology and the sciences in North America and women studying science and technology in Asia.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 115.95
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Explores how the gendered development of technology in a research setting impacts the gendered use of technology in the industrial or commercial setting, as well as the cultural barriers to women's advancement in the high-tech economy.
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Gender Issues and Third Gender Problems, 2002.
A look at how transsexuals fit into society.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This six-page undergraduate paper discusses gender from anthropological perspective and finds out how transsexuals are treated in different societies of the world. While males and female may fight each other over who is stronger, they are the fortunate ones for they belong to two accepted genders but for transsexuals adjusting to the norms of restrictive societies may not be easy as they are not considered a part of the social fabric in many cultures of the world.
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Professional Associations, 2008.
This paper analyzes the role of the Royal Institute of Chartered
Surveyors (RICS) as a professional association.
2,696 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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The paper explores the function of professional associations and shows how they establish a baseline of expectations, training and industry skill-sets upon which companies can rely on to establish the competency levels of their workforce. The paper focuses on the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), a leading professional association in the property and construction industry globally. The paper discusses how the role of RICS and other professional organizations has expanded greatly from their original function as more of a social organization for professionals to a more encompassing function with deeper economic ramifications.
Outline:
Overview
Target Association
Professional Development
The Construction Workplace
Conclusion
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"The role of professional associations within the contemporary business environment and global economy has grown over the last several decades. While in the past professional associations have served to augment professional licensing services as well as to provide professional licensing services, they were often marginalized at the periphery of the particular industry with which they were associated. Bennett describes professional associations as, "collective bodies that are intermediary between individual business action and state action...they are one of a number of organizations that may influence the development of individual businesses and the wider competitiveness of a nation"(244). Viewed in this manner, the role of professional organizations is much more expansive than that of merely a supporting role to industry in general or a licensing body that contributes professional competencies to an industry."
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Retention Factors of Female Police Officers, 2008.
An analysis of the factors affecting the retention of female police in the United States.
2,351 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper analyzes the unique factors that affect the retention of female officers and the implications for law enforcement. These factors include the effects of gender and race, education, family, and career opportunities. The paper concludes that female officers are unique in the fact that they deal with workplace problems and stressors like men do, but have other issues that are exclusive to their status as women and minorities. The paper also concludes that there is a need for agencies to incorporate and embrace females in policing.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Gender and Race
Education
Family
Career Opportunities
Implications for Law Enforcement
Conclusion
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"Several recommendations can be suggested to law enforcement agencies that desire to retain more female officers. Agencies need to study their organizations to get an idea of the climate and the attitudes of their officers. Organizations should utilize anonymous surveys so that officers do not fear retaliation for their views. Recruitment videos and brochures should portray females being utilized for police work to help attract more women. Also, agencies should educate their employees by providing sexual harassment and discrimination training for all members. By implementing some small changes organizations can save money, time and create a more diverse work force that is representative of their community."
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Professional Boundaries, 2007.
This paper discusses the issue of rapport and professional boundaries within a counseling environment.
2,627 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the subject of professional boundaries within counseling. The writer notes that it is critically important that the counselor has the necessary clinical skills in order to assess and develop levels of rapport with the client that are of an adequate nature. The writer points out that the literature relating to the necessity of a balance between rapport and professional boundaries is sadly lacking. The writer concludes that research should be applied in this direction in order that the current knowledge base be refreshed and that any new findings might be added to this research.
Outline:
Introduction
Overview
Importance of Rapport to Counseling Relationship
Importance of Professional Boundaries to Counseling Relationship
Maintaining the Delicate Balance between Rapport and Professional Boundaries
Respectful Persistence
Current Research on Strategies and Interventions for Maintaining Rapport and Boundaries Simultaneously
Implications for Counselors: Rapport/Boundaries Imbalance
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"This is the client who has been forced to attend counseling and may prove difficult to work with in the early stages of counseling. This client is skeptical and has not acknowledged any need for change. The counselor must gain the client's respect and upon that basis establish trust with the client. Solution-focused strategies are considered effective and the counselor should outline the counseling process, identify what the counselor's role is, and outline the rights and duties belonging to the client and finally the counselor should state the outcomes expected from counseling therapy."
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The Professional Counselor, 2005.
This paper examines the hypothesis that strong motivation is important to the successful function of a professional counselor.
3,980 words (approx. 15.9 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 108.95
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This paper explains that some of the problems with motivating the professional counseling are the stress of too many clients, not getting paid enough money, the loss of a great sense of fulfillment and purpose in the interactions with clients and feeling that they are not helping people by making a difference. The author stresses that what motivates professional counselors seems to differ depending on the person and how that professional counselor interprets his or her function. The paper concludes that, as long as they are not terribly restricted in what they do and they can continue to help others that need them, many professional counselors will remain highly motivated for a long period; however, some counselors could lose their motivation if they are having difficulty determining what their function actually is.
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Introduction
Method
Results
Discussion
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"Other individuals seem to need a motivation that is based upon what they learned when they were being taught what they needed for professional counseling. Still others enter into the professional counseling profession because they feel that they want to make a difference and have a strong desire to help other people. Generally, this helping of others is the main function of a professional counselor, but as can be seen, the motivations behind why people do this type of work are many and various, leading to concerns as to whether professional counselors all see their function as being the same or similar, or whether they have very different ideas about what their function actually is."
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Professional Ethics, 2002.
This paper explores various dimensions of professional ethics and identifies ethical issues by using the following real life business examples: General Electric, the IRS, and the local government in Colorado Springs.
1,975 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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This paper points out that, with the Enrons, WorldComs, and Qwests of the world so much in the news, the issue of professional ethics has become popular; but, for managers, regulators and scholars, ethics has been an area of intense discussion for a long time. The author uses the example of the Code of Professional Ethics of the Association of the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) to define ethical behavior. The author concludes that ethics never exist in a vacuum, but are a reflection of popular beliefs, opinions, and sensibilities.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Ethical Behavior in Special Professional Situations
The Ethical Behavior of Corporate Managers in General and Human Resources Managers in Specific
Case 1: General Electric
Case 2: The IRS
Case 3: Local Government in Colorado Springs
Standards of Professional Ethics
Final Words
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"Is there an ethical dilemma in recording employee phone calls? Let us think of various issues associated with this:
1) Are employees informed before hand that their calls will be recorded? Are they sensitized to the reason that this is done? If the answer to both these questions is a ?Yes?, then it seems more acceptable. Nonetheless, let us not look at this case in isolation. What if this gets extended to routinely video taping company activities? Where does one draw the line dividing monitoring and invasion of privacy?
2) How would the end customers (the one at the other end of the phone call) be better served? Is there a perceived increase in the quality of service? If so, the taping might begin to seem more acceptable."
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Breast Cancer Risk Factors, 2007.
A discussion on breast cancer risk factors in Japanese-Americans.
7,696 words (approx. 30.8 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 167.95
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The paper discusses how, when Japanese women move to the United States and adopt an American life-style, their risk of getting breast cancer almost doubles. The paper examines the importance of this fact in the search for better ways to prevent and cure the disease. The paper further examines how these factors suggest that the breast cancer rates among these groups may be due to behavioral factors that can be altered to lower breast cancer rates for all women, regardless of genetic make-up or exogenous factors.
Outline:
Introduction
The Study Population
Literature Review:
The Risk Factors
Clues from Other Ethnic Groups
Assessing the Risk in Japanese Americans
Meta-analysis of the Studies
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"One of the major problems found among this population is that they tend ignore activities leading to early diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, their cancer is in an advanced stage long before it is diagnosed. For instance, 48% of Filipino women fail to receive pap smears at the recommended time. Nearly 25% of Filipino women and 38% of Korean women do not get colorectal cancer screening at the recommended time (Maxwell, Bastani, and Warda, 2000). No information was found for the Japanese population. Approximately 79% of Asian-born Asian American women who develop breast cancer have greater proportion of tumors larger than 1 cm at the time of diagnosis (Hedeen, White, and Taylor, 1999). This indicates an absence of breast self-examinations among this population and mammography for early detection. This was confirmed by a study conducted by (Tang, Solomon, Yeh, and Worden, 1999)."
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Professional Counseling, 2007.
An overview and analysis of the importance of professional counseling.
1,868 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper examines how professional counselors play an essential role in helping individuals achieve their full potential. Experts in any one of a number of fields from education to career to personal growth, today's professional counselors provide services that are distinct from those offered by psychologists and social workers. This paper looks at how, by making use of the principals of mental health, psychology, and human development, counselors apply strategies of cognitive, affective, and behavioral strategies that enable their clients to overcome their problems and reach their goals. The paper also contends that professional counselors differ from other mental health professionals in that they work directly with those needing help by giving advice that is narrowly tailored to their specific needs and problems.
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"Given the potentially adverse effects of a loss of professional independence, it is imperative that professional counselors begin to advocate for themselves and their profession. Such advocacy helps both their clients and themselves by advancing necessary causes and emphasizing the benefits derived from professional counseling. Nonetheless, advocacy can present problems of its own. Many of these problems are intrinsically problems of perception, as it easy for advocates to appear to be advancing their cause for strictly selfish ends. (Myers, Sweeney & White, 2002) Advocacy can be extremely useful; however, in getting out the message of counseling and helping to further define it as a profession distinct from other mental health disciplines. "
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Personal and Professional Growth, 2004.
This paper discusses that an individual can engage in continuous personal and professional self-development if she or he has a philosophical outlook that facilitates learning, critical thinking, motivation, and the setting of goals.
755 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 34 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper explains that a philosophy, which believes life is a learning experience, plays a pivotal role in an individual being able to engage continuously in self-development and growth, both personally and professionally. The author points out that motivation needs to be accompanied by conscious goal-setting if it is to lead to constructive personal and professional growth. The paper relates that, since an individual?s level of motivation also depends on external factors, it is important for a ?super leader? to focus on facilitating internal change and an environment that encourages achievement.
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"In addition, it is important to bear in mind that the socicultural approach sees cognitive activity and motivation as socially constructed. This implies that while a cognitive approach to motivation can be used in determining an individual?s self-regulated behavior, any leader who wishes to positively influence others, would necessarily have to also apply the understanding that motivation hinges on social negotiation and distribution as well. This implies that it is necessary to work with others? views, needs, desires and contexts, and consider these when attempting to encourage them."
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Professional Development, 2004.
An analysis of various models used for the evaluation of professional development.
1,699 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses professional development, explaining it as an extensive term that can apply to a range of education, training and opportunities for development. The paper applies the term to a wide range of activities that have the general aim of enhancing the knowledge and skills of staff and volunteers. Various models useful for evaluation are described in the paper. These are: Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model, Guskey's Critical Levels of Professional Development Evaluation Model, Joellen Killion Evaluation Model, Bruce Joyce and Beverly Showers Evaluation Model and Mosaic Approach & Shinohara Evaluation Model.
Outline
Introduction
Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model
Guskey's Critical Levels of Professional Development Evaluation Model
Joellen Killion Evaluation Model
Bruce Joyce and Beverly Showers Evaluation Model
Mosaic Approach & Shinohara Evaluation Model
References
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"Professional development refers to the sequence of getting the aptitude required so as to develop one's profession. (Professional Development) The eventual value of professional development is the main role it plays in the enhancement of student learning. This means that educators must provide interest to the results of professional development on the output of jobs, efficiency of organization, and the success of entire students. Each professional development activity should be convoyed by a perfectly-designed assessment plan for finding its efficiency. Professional development programs must be analyzed to understand their value to the school, teachers, and finally the students. Assessment of a professional development program has two important objectives: to enhance the quality of the program, and to find its complete effectiveness. "
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