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Gender as Regulator, 2002.
This paper examines the enormous role gender plays in society.
2,525 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 12 sources, $ 93.95
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Gender is regulative, controlling and carefully stipulates roles and delimits an individual's choices within the culture. This paper will also show how the family form is a result of the economic form of a society. The economic system of capitalism constructs the structures by which sexual relations are defined which essentially makes the position of women become subordinate to men.
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Shareholders and Regulator Driven Board Reforms, 2006.
An in-depth look at the Board of Directors, a fundamental element of the corporate governance process.
14,000 words (approx. 56.0 pages), 61 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This research paper focuses on a fundamental element of the corporate governance process, the board of directors. In particular, the research addresses the question whether boards of directors as the "apex" of the organization increase firm value.
This paper also outlines the research proposal which seeks to explore whether good board governance leads to higher common stock returns for Swiss companies. The research involves the construction of a survey-based "Board Index" using provisions based on a Code of Best Practice portfolios consisting of companies that conform with the code and others that do not conform to best practice are constructed and then stock-returns are compared.
1. Abstract
2. Introduction
3. Literature Review - Part I
3.1 The Concept of Firm
3.2 The Agency Problem
3.3 Definition of Corporate Governance
3.4 Mechanisms of Corporate Governance
4. Literature Review - Part II
4.1 Board of Directors - Introduction
4.2 Models of Boards
4.2.1 One-tier vs Two-tier Board Model
4.2.2 The Case of Switzerland
4.3 CEO Duality
4.4 Outsider Directors / Board Independence
4.5 Board Size
4.6 Board Committees
4.7 Interlocking Directorates
4.8 Multiple Board Appointments
4.9 Frequency of Board Meeting
4.10 Board Diversity
5. Literature Review - Part III
6. Regulatory Development
6.1 Overview
6.2 The Case of Switzerland
6.3 Conclusion
7. Objectives of the Proposed Research
8. Research Design
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Data
8.3 Board Index
8.4 Board Impact on Firm Valuation
8.4.1 Performance Measure
8.4.2 Long-term Equity Return
8.5 Current Board Structure
8.6 Potential Research Problem
8.7 Ethical Issues of the Proposed Research
9. Expected Research Outcomes
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"Nevertheless, corporate boards are the focus of many attempts to improve corporate governance. Regulators and shareholder advocates in the US have called for smaller boards with greater outside representation among US corporations (The Business Roundtable 1997). This movement toward specific board guidelines, typically calling for greater independence, independence outside representation, and requirements that boards have audit committees that consist only of independent outside directors, is a characteristic of the Codes of Best Practice issued in many countries (Denis & McConell, 2003). In Switzerland, for example, the "Directive on Information Relating to Corporate Governance" and the "Swiss Code of Best Practice" have become a listing requirement on the Swiss Stock Exchange as of July 1, 2002. Yet despite the extensive research, there is no clear empirical evidence that shareholders benefit from these regulations.
The proposed research addresses a number of important issues relating to corporate governance, board of directors, firm value and the relationship between these in Switzerland. Foremost, among these research questions is: Do well-governed boards of directors, measured in regulator's terms, increase long-term equity returns?
A test can be carried out in order to evaluate the hypothesized relationship between board governance quality and firm valuation; a board-index may then be constructed based on a survey of all listed companies on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SWX) (Beiner, p. 3). Based on this index, portfolios can be built, consisting of companies with well-governed or poorly governed boards. In addition, following the portfolios, a comparison of their long-term equity returns may be done (Beiner, p. 3)."
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Regulation of Motivation, 2004.
An analysis of the regulation of motivation in self-regulated learning.
890 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper evaluates an under-emphasized aspect of self-regulated learning - motivation. The paper examines various methods of regulation of motivation. The paper describes how, in self-regulated learning, students combine the functions of motivation, cognitive strategies, and metacognition to support their ways of making achievements.
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"In self-regulated learning, students combine the functions of motivation, cognitive strategies, and metacognition to support their way to make achievements. To achieve educational goals, self-regulated learners have the ability to recognize what they aim, what it takes to accomplish a goal, the process they need to go through, and the control of endurance in their whole efforts. Besides those factors, regulation of motivation also plays an important role in self-regulated learning. Motivation is important to provide the foundation to start the learning and achieving process. Motivation can be viewed as ?product? or ?process? (Winne & Mark, 1989 in Wolters, 2003). Wolters states, as a product, motivation means ?willingness to persist in a task.? As a ?process,? students experience different levels of motivation from many causes and conditions."
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Good Regulation, 2002.
The paper discusses regulation and what constitutes 'good' regulation in developed and developing countries
10,270 words (approx. 41.1 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 206.95
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This paper explores the works of two scholars in regulation analysis, Robert Baldwin and Martin Cave. The paper presents their arguments about whether or not there can be 'good' regulation, what this means and how regulation can be defined and practiscd in developed and develping countries. Problems in achieving the essentials of regulation are discussed and recommendations are made drawing on a wide cross-section of case-studies and examples from the U.S., U.K., Africa, the Caribbean and South East Asia.
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"The topic of regulation is one of elusive character, both in conceptual meaning and in practice. Given the fact that regulation is eclectic and multidisciplinary, the idea of good regulation is difficult to be achieved considering many factors such as the public and private sectors as well as voluntary or community groups and even academics to whom such ?good regulation? might mean different things. Contributing to this mode of dissension is the fact that economists and political scientists seem to treat regulation differently, as the former accentuate regulation for efficiency and the latter concentrate on the matter of public interest."
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Government Regulation, 2007.
Two essays on government regulation: one showing the benefits of government regulation and one showing its disadvantages.
2,201 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper presents two essays on government regulation. The first essay attempts to show how government regulations protect consumers and businesses and help maintain a stable economy. The paper discusses the merits of regulations about hazardous waste, vehicle lemon laws and monopoly and anti-trust laws. The second essay maintains that government regulations harm the economy by hurting businesses. This view portrays how government regulations are so restrictive that they make it impossible for businesses to operate, which negatively affects both consumers and the economy.
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"Since America was in its infancy, the public has looked to federal and state government agencies to protect it from harm. Whether it was the threat of international terrorism or scams from international gold diggers, society has turned to its government and asked it to regulate such activities to protect American residents. While the public recognizes and appreciates such efforts, it quickly changes its tune when it comes to government regulations with regard to business."
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Federal Regulation, 2007.
A discussion on federal regulation of global business.
3,930 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 35 sources, APA, $ 107.95
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This paper discusses the impact of federal regulation on traditionally state and privately regulated industry, that of global business and financial management. Despite the positive effects of such regulation, questions regarding the actual effectiveness of the broader, federal regulations over the previously established state regulations are examined. The paper places emphasis on the effects that these federal regulations have had on the global markets, and, therefore, on the United States market as a whole.
Outline:
Introduction:Has Private Business Become Complete?
The New Federal Regulation of Corporate Governance
The Effect of Federal Regulation Existing State Regulation of Corporations
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"Although securities transactions are private contracts, they take place in public markets and have effects extending far beyond the specific parties involved. Moreover, there is a general societal interest in strong capital markets. The strength of the U.S. capital markets, due in part to their relative safety and transparency, has been a fundamental component of this country's economic growth. Indeed, the United States' capital markets are sufficiently attractive that they regularly attract listings from foreign issuers, some of whom appear to view compliance with extensive U.S. regulations as providing their securities with something like a good housekeeping seal. An increasing number of foreign issuers and corporations are choosing to list their stock on United States exchanges, thereby agreeing to comply with the U.S. federal securities laws. This public nature of business law is the central focus of the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation."
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Regulation and Censorship in the Film Industry, 2006.
Examines the history of regulation and censorship of the film industry in America and the reasons many in society wanted the industry regulated.
5,107 words (approx. 20.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 128.95
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Through an examination of the history of film in America, this paper looks at the censorship and regulation of the film industry and argues that the need for regulation was forced upon the industry (and still is, in a way) for no other reason than that conservative elements of America felt that what the average American could see should be censored. The paper further argues that this regulation was not merely to prevent bawdiness, lewdness, or unsuitable physical actions that stimulated sexual feelings, but also to regulate the politicization of the movies.
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"Following the end of the War, while many film makers now turned to a rather "new" sophistication, there was also a very serious anti-Communist note in some movies. While the real "Red Scare" occurred in the 1950s, in 1919, for example, there was real concern that the newly Communist Russia might actually invade the U.S. "Conservative films such as The New Moon (1919) disparaged communists and communism with scenes of perfidious Bolshevik officers attacking vulnerable young women....In The Penalty...audiences saw 10,00 disgruntled foreign workers, armed with rifles and pistols, waiting to open fire on police and take over the city of San Francisco." (Ross 136). Politicians applauded these films, even though they often misrepresented actual events. This included several truly anti-Semitic films, which, under extreme political pressure, were forced to change character names and some dialogue. "Pressure from the Yiddish press and Governor Al Smith forced the producers of The Volcano to alter its blatantly anti-Semitic plot. The hero's name was changed from Garland to Nathan Levison and the hook-nosed villain was given the line: 'I am not Jew. I am a Bolshevik.!'" (Ross 141)."
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Government Regulation of Business, 2008.
This paper argues positions for and against government regulation of business.
1,960 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper explains that government regulation of commerce in the United States traces back to the first draft of the Constitution, which gives the federal government power to regulate interstate commerce. The author points out that the power of regulations of businesses allows the federal government to act on behalf of the public and provide protections for individuals who cannot manage on their own without collective support. The paper stresses that, far from being evil and ineffective, appropriate government regulations can have many positive effects such as reducing corporate excess and increasing accountability in the business world. The author underscores that, unfortunately, the presence of a regulatory agency or legislation is no guarantee of the successful achievement of that goal. The paper also argues that any regulation leveled at the business community is ultimately borne by the consumers who patronize those businesses and negatively impact innovation in products by raising costs for businesses.
Table of Contents:
Consumers and Businesses Benefit from Government Regulation
Government Regulation Harms Businesses
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"The reality is that the government is, by and large, an obstacle to increased prosperity and economic growth in industrialized nations. The traditional view of regulations is that it is the primary weapon or tool that the government has in its efforts to rein in the excesses of the business community. This attitude posits that business and commerce is somehow opposed to the interests of the public and that the government can act as a kind of "white knight" to protect the public and champion their interests in the face of corporations and businesses intent only on improving their bottom line and increasing profits."
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Regulation and Intrusion, 2007.
This paper discusses the impacts of federal regulation on global business and financial management.
3,930 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 35 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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The paper discusses the 2002 legislation of Sarbanes-Oxley that regulates the accounting industry's own regulatory norms. The paper explains that despite the positive effects of such regulation, questions regarding the actual effectiveness of the broader, federal regulations over the previously established state regulations are raised. The paper emphasizes the effects that these federal regulations have had on the global markets and therefore, on the United States market as a whole. The paper concludes that increasing intrusion of federal law into how corporations go about their business, threatens to sacrifice the prime objective of corporate productivity and in turn, the productivity of our nation on a global scale.
Outline:
Introduction
The New Federal Regulation Of Corporate Governance
The Effect Of Federal Regulation On Existing State
Regulation Of Corporations
Conclusion
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"Recent years have seen a large number of accounting scandals and public outcry regarding executive compensation in the United States, however. As such, government bodies from the Securities and Exchange Commission to Congress to the courts have chipped in regarding the regulatory environment of business conducted within the U.S. The most high profile of these actions was the 2002 legislation of Sarbanes-Oxley, regulating the accounting industry's own regulatory norms. However, other regulatory measures have included executive compensation, the administration of mutual funds, and public disclosures of transactions have been increasingly regulated by the federal government, with undoubtedly the best of intentions."
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Regulations, 2002.
A comparison of the differences and the shift in regulations in the United States from the New Deal area to more modern regulations during the 1960s and 1970s.
1,137 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the differences between New Deal era regulations and the shift that took place in regulations and regulatory reform during the 1960s and 70s in the United States. It examines different regulatory policies from Franklin Delano Roosevelt's decision to implement new deal regulatory policies in an attempt to defeat the depression to more recent legislation such as environmental legislation during the 1960s and 1970s. It analyzes how regulations follow a consistent model, one that is based on improving the lives of America's citizens. From the time of the New Deal throughout the 20th century, the central focus of legislation has been to create and pass laws that will provide substantial benefits to various segments of our society.
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"The key to understanding New Deal legislation is to remember that it was aimed at curing the economic ills that prevailed during the Great Depression. However, as we begin to examine future legislation, we can see that the basic model remains the same and that additional regulation is an extension of the New Deal regulatory model. If we examine the regulatory policies of the 1960s and 70s, although they were not concerned with Depression issues or income distribution, they were still concerned with providing a quality of life for all Americans, particularly with regard to style of life, health and social justice.
Roosevelt worked diligently during his first 100 days in office and passed over 16 pieces of legislation, including the federal Emergency Relief Act, the Tennessee Valley Authority and the National Recovery Act. As his days in office continued, so did his penchant for enacting legislation to cure the economic woes facing the U.S."
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The Regulation of Canadian Securities, 2008.
A review of self-regulating organizations (SROs) and their role in the regulation of the securities industry in Canada.
2,180 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper looks at the regulation of the securities industry in Canada. It briefly reviews the Canadian capital market and looks at the various self-regulating organizations (SROs) in place and their key features. From there, the paper discusses the nature of the Constitution Act, 1867, and how it can be construed as supporting local or provincial control of the securities sector.
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"As a last point before bringing this paper to a close, it should be added that self-regulation by the SROs discussed above (and at the provincial level in the form of securities commissions) are better simply because it allows supervisory bodies to concentrate their efforts upon a smaller group of individuals. To put the matter simply, individuals looking to break the law - or at least to engage in questionable practices - may feel that they can "slip through the cracks" of a national regulatory regime. However, by having provincial commissions in place (acting in conjunction with broad organizations like the MFDA and IDA, of course) the likelihood of evading detection becomes increasingly remote. Effective plans or programs that heighten the effectiveness of provincial self-regulation would surely seem to be ones that call for close cooperation between SROs and provincial commissions - with joint offices set up that pool resources and allow for immediate investigation of complaints or concerns."
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New Deal Regulation and Farm Productivity, 2004.
This paper reviews Sally Clarke?s article, ?New Deal Regulation and the Revolution in American Farm Productivity,? which states that this regulation in the 1930s made possible the acquisition of labor-saving farm machinery.
725 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper explains how the New Deal eliminated earlier concerns and conflicts between safety and productivity. The author states that this article recognizes the roles of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) in the farmers? investment strategy and that the economic impact of government regulation interfered with market forces in ways that did not always benefit the economy of the country. The paper concludes, in terms of history, that the article shows that the past needs to be taken into account for both its successes and its failures, if things are to move forward in a significant way.
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"Clarke makes several points to advance her argument. Firstly, she points out that high sales figures for tractors starting in World War I may be misleading, as they do not focus on the farmers who might potentially have bought tractors and did not. When calculating the relative number of farmers potentially benefiting from purchasing tractors, Clarke finds that fewer farmers in the Corn Belt than expected owned tractors in 1929. This advances the argument that economic factors led to reluctance to invest in new technology during this time. The author further reinforces the point by citing the farmers? tendency to protect assets due to the instability of commodity markets."
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Regulating the Accounting Industry, 2002.
An introduction and discussion of regulation of the accounting industry, which is currently self-regulated.
645 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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The writer asks whether the accounting industry should be regulated and if so, how this should be done. It looks at the factors surrounding this issue such as independent audits and government controlled Accounting Authorities.
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"Currently, the accounting industry is a ?self-regulating? industry, which means they set their own rules, and abide by them within the industry, with a minimum of outside intervention. The Financial Accounting Standards Board governs companies. The board sets the rules and applications accounting firms must follow. Many experts feel that self-regulation is no longer working, and the Federal Government needs to place more constraints on accounting firms. ??non-regulation and deregulation of the financial industries has gotten us into this mess. Auditors are allowed to receive income both from auditing and from consulting or ?management advisory services? to the same client, the latter usually being the more lucrative relationship with more potential for growth? (Amato)."
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Self-Regulation, 2007.
A comparative analysis of two articles on self regulation.
1,529 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper reviews the articles "Hypo-Egoic Self-Regulation: Exercising Self-Control by Diminishing the Influence of the Self" by M. Leary, C. Adams and E. Tate and "Personality and Self-Regulation: Trait and Information-Processing Perspectives" by Rick Hoyle. It discusses how Hoyle's analysis captures the importance of self-regulation in today's society and, in particular, how people perceived and interpreted this concept. The paper then attempts to show how this popular belief about self-regulation allows researchers on self-control/self-regulation to prove whether this interpretation and perspective is indeed more accurate in depicting the nature of these concepts. In comparison, the paper looks at how Leary et. al.'s new discovery about the nature of self-regulation is illustrated through the hypo-egoic state concept.
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"In uncovering this finding in the study, the authors looked into occasions and instances in which self-regulation of the self fails. This investigation was done to determine the factors that contribute to low self-control, and consequently, contribute to lowered hypo-egoic state. One of the main factors that identified the complexity of the concept of hypo-egoic state is that it is paradoxical: the main thrust of the authors was that in order to achieve self-control of the self, one has to relinquish the idea that s/he seeks to control himself/herself. The futility of this said paradox was determined to be the key that guided the authors in studying further the conceptual and operational concepts surrounding self-control and hypo-egoic state. "
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Employee Regulations, 2002.
An examination of employee regulations to facilitate management needs and employees? rights.
3,949 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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This paper examines how, in order to maintain balance in every process and to develop eligibility, a company needs solid regulations to cover management and employee needs. It looks at such issues as employee motivation and provides a listing of qualities of regulations that facilitate the employees as well as their managers. Examples given include easy-to-understand job descriptions and guidance on how employees can maximize their performance and potentials for employees and for the managers such qualities as the simplification of management responsibility to define goals for each division and subdivision and each individual worker. It evaluates how overall integration is the only answer to create balanced performance of regulations, so the regulations will play fair and protect the rights from both parties. Company should state clearly to employees what they expect and the standard performance and employees can also provide feedback as well to ensure their needs and complaints are fulfilled.
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"Although managers mostly are related with planning and periodical-achievement-estimation function in the company resource profile, basically they have similar functions as other employees, unless they are the same personnel. Managers do not only set targets for achievement but also encourage all staffs to fully participate following their qualities and regulations. They need to think about the best way to demand high quality performance and timely fashion. The audacious task takes more than other duties, since not all employees simply follow guidelines from the company, or get motivated with the regulations. Managers need to educate them to understand that both managers and company have the same goals, and it is not the owner?s goals only. Also, employees need to understand why they are required to work hard, improve their skills, or join arduous trainings to escalate their level."
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