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Government Scandals, 2007.
This paper explores incidences of government corruption, focusing on those cases that are well defined beyond reasonable doubt as corruption, as well as some less obvious cases.
1,452 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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The paper relates that one of the most prevalent problems associated with leadership today is the problem of government corruption at every level of the spectrum. The paper discusses the Watergate scandal of government abuse of power and corruption. The paper looks at President Bill Clinton's impeachment and the corrupt business deals surrounding the Iraq war that have implicated President George W. Bush and Vice President Cheney. The paper also examines the corruption involved in the United Nations Oil for Food Program. The paper contends that the global community must be bold in the pursuit of bringing political bandits to justice by establishing independent investigatory bodies.
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Introduction
The Media and Government Corruption
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"As globalization leads us towards a world economy, it becomes necessary to consider leadership in the world community. One of the most prevalent problems associated with leadership today is the problem of government corruption at every level of the spectrum. Corruption is not a problem that is unique to any one government, but often times depending on the resources at stake, such as conflict diamonds, becomes indicative of the corruption and level of the corruption associated with the resource."
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Fannie Mae Scandal and Corporate Governance, 2004.
Details the recent corporate governance scandal at Fannie Mae and the changes in corporate governance that were made as a result.
3,000 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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The Federal National Mortgage Association or Fannie Mae, a government chartered company, provides mortgages for low-incomes persons. Following an introduction, this paper provides information about Fannie Mae, including background information on the corporate governance scandal where top executives manipulated accounting to hit targets and receive lucrative bonuses. Thirdly, recent changes in corporate governance including the Sarbanes Oxley Act are discussed. Additionally some recommended changes in corporate governance at Fannie Mae are included.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Background of Fannie Mae Scandal
Issue
Recent Changes in Corporate Governance Which May Help Elevate Problems
Recommended Changes in Corporate Governance for Fannie Mae
Conclusion
References
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"Corporate governance, or the way a company is managed, can make or break that company as well as affect lenders, stockholders, and the market as a whole. Corporate governance is best defined as the means by which stockholders ensure that officers and directors will act in the best interest of the corporation instead of in their own best interest. Corporations set up a board of directors and appoint officers to run the company, although the true owners of the company are the stockholders whose money is at stake. It is the officers which play a substantial role in determining whether or not stockholders get a return on their investment. Stockholders entrust the officers to do what is right for the company as well as keep them informed of the financial state of the company through proper reporting. Although the corporation has significant control over the reporting process, there are strict rules which it is required to follow. Sometimes, however, accounting principles are violated by corporate officers in order to increase their own compensation in the form of bonuses".
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Religion, Sex Scandals and Corruption, 2002.
A look at the role of organized religion in the creation of sex scandals with a focus on the scandal surrounding Bill Clinton.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 115.95
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This paper investigates the impressions that politics are given by religious organizations in respect to sex scandals. This paper demonstrates that the sex scandal itself is actually perceived as a remarkably minor event in the political spectrum, but rather it is the influence of religious organizations that promotes the sex scandal to epic proportions. In order to better explore this topic, the example of former American President Bill Clinton is used. Clinton should be considered the ideal candidate for such an investigation, as his entire presidency was affected by sexual scandals and the outcome of such scandals.
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The Iran Contra Scandal, 2006.
This paper discusses the Iran Contra scandal, one of the greatest scandals in recent US government history.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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The Iran Contra scandal is one of the greatest scandals in US government in recent memory. It was certainly the biggest foreign policy scandal during the 1980s. It involved at its heart two secret operations conducted by the executive branch of the United States government. The Reagan administration facilitated the sale of military equipment to Iran an enemy of the United States and considered a nation that sponsored terrorism. With the money from that sale a second operation was funded: Military aid was provided to the contra rebels in Nicaragua, aid that Congress had previously banned. This paper details the events surrounding the Iran-Contra scandal that took place during former President Reagan's term in office. The paper discusses why these actions were so scandalous and what it meant in terms of the US government's abuse of its power and its disregard for the Constitution. The paper contends that the scandal represents a major abuse of the constitutional authority afforded the executive branch of the US government, not to mention an affront to the checks and balances system that is supposed to keep each branch of government from amassing too much power.
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The Watergate and Enron Scandals, 2006.
An analysis and comparison of the Watergate and the Enron scandals.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the Watergate and Enron scandals, revealing some significant similarities in terms of their causes and how they were handled, but also a number of major differences. In both scandals, conservatives committed multiple felonies, lied relentlessly in an effort to conceal their crimes, and sought to avoid responsibility by blaming others for the scandal. The major difference between the Watergate and Enron scandals is that Enron is primarily a financial scandal, while Watergate was a political scandal. Another difference between the Enron and Watergate scandals is that Watergate had a much broader and more serious impact on America, for it revealed massive criminal conduct at the highest levels of the government.
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Ethics In Government, 1999.
Examines theory and practice in the Nixon, Reagan, Bush and Clinton administrations, abuses of power, political and sexual scandals and the role of the media.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 23 sources, $ 71.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine the issues concerning ethics in government. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context in which the subject of government-related ethics issues have achieved importance, and then to discuss the variety of views, some of them controversial, surrounding such subsidiary topics as a hierarchy of ethical priorities as against the priorities of governance.
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"The purpose of this research is to examine the issues concerning ethics in government. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context in which the subject of government-related ethics issues have achieved importance, and then to discuss the variety of views, some of them controversial, surrounding such subsidiary topics as a hierarchy of ethical priorities as against the priorities of governance.
There appears to be an inherent tension between the idea of democracy and that of ethics in governmental principles and priorities in the modern period. Boundaries between democratic values, ethics, and power to influence government seem blurred. De Tocqueville famously remarked about 1830s America that successful foreign relations demands scarcely any qualities democracy is noted for but almost all it is deficient in (De Tocqueville ..."
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Accounting Scandals, 2005.
A look at recent accounting scandals and their consequences to employees, investors, shareholder and ordinary consumers.
907 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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This paper briefly describes the Citibank and Enron accounting scandals, the cost of and damages caused by the scandals and the current status of the companies involved.
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"$2.65 billion. That is the amount the investment Citigroup agreed, less than a year ago, to pay to investors who had bought stock and bonds in the telecommunications giant WorldCom before its bankruptcy filing two years ago. If the adage that 'crime does not pay' is not always true, it is certainly valid when estimating the tremendous cost the WorldCom and Enron investing and accounting scandals have cost employees, investors, shareholder, and ordinary consumers. (Morgenstern, 2004)"
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Corporate Scandals, 2002.
A look at recent corporate scandals.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper deals with the issue of corporate scandals of the past two years and the "conversion process" that has led to a new regulatory stance towards behavior by executives and accounting firms.
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Illegal Gambling and Government Corruption, 2006.
A discussion on how illegal gambling and police corruption have been integral parts of organized crime since its inception in America.
2,372 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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The paper analyzes how all of the major organized crime syndicates have played a role in illegal gambling throughout the years, and how organized crime has always had some type of influence on police and government officials. The paper discusses how, from cities as far apart as Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA, and Honolulu, HI, and spanning time periods prior to the turn of the 19th century until modern times, investigations of illegal gambling rings have yielded shameful and surprising information about police involvement in organized crime. The paper further examines how society has a decline in confidence in police morality, especially since officials in the police departments have distanced themselves from scandals by claiming to have been unaware of any brewing issues. The paper concludes that the result of such action is that citizens believe that the government is unable or unwilling to properly supervise the very people placed in charge of maintaining law and order.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Honolulu, HI
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Types of Corruption
Gambling's Correlation with Police Corruption
Conclusion
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"The Honolulu gambling scandal came to light because of a federal lawsuit in which Detective Kenneth Kamakana made allegations that some of his fellow officers were involved in organized crime. Detective Kamakana was eventually removed from the CIU, which he claimed was a result of him providing secret tapes and documents to the FBI. Those tapes included a recording of CIU detectives, Alexander Ahlo and Milton Olmos, interviewing an indicted defendant, Marirose Tangi, while drinking at a bar. Ahlo conducted the interview in violation of advice given to the Honolulu Police Department by the FBI and the U.S. Attorney, both of which believed that interrogating a suspect without counsel could jeopardize the investigation. Ahlo claimed that the interview was regarding unrelated criminal matters, but the tape indicted that Ahlo and Tangi discussed the case."
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Discrimination Scandals and Wal-Mart's Image, 2008.
An analysis of the impact of discrimination scandals on Wal-Mart's image and recommendations for improving their reputation.
2,345 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper reviews all the issues regarding discrimination against women that have tarnished Wal-Mart's image. It discusses the measures taken by the US corporation in response to the issues and then looks at their effectiveness and the extent to which they succeeded in changing the public's perception of the company's attitude in terms of gender problems. The paper also provides recommendations for improving the company's reputation.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Authorization
Purpose and Scope
Background
Sources and Methods
Limitations
Conclusions and Recommendations
A Review Of Discrimination-Related Issues And The Measures Taken For Their Removal
Making Wal-Mart's Measures Effective
Conclusions and Recommendations
Appendix
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"To conclude with, Wal-Mart has a negative historic background as a result of the discrimination scandals it had to deal with and the significant media coverage that these received. Even though the company has strived to remove the gender bias related issues, it is still confronted with various aspects which enlarge the gap between men and women: job requirements, wage caps, promotions. For addressing these remaining incongruities, Wal-Mart should devise and implement three major plans regarding: a viable job evaluation scheme based on the Points Rating method, a clear and transparent career path and an effective work-life balance policy. All these measures will soften Wal-Mart's image in the eyes of the public and will ensure a considerable pool of talented persons wishing to join the Wal-Mart team for achieving their common goals."
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Government Agencies and Ethics, 2008.
This paper argues in favor of the statement "Any agency which works in secret can behave in a scandalous manner, and the CIA is no exception to this rule."
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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In this article, the writer analyzes the following statement on two grounds: "Any agency which works in secret can behave in a scandalous manner, and the CIA is no exception to this rule". The writer first discusses whether it is true that agencies which act in secret behave in a scandalous manner and then if so, whether the CIA is an exception or a demonstration of this rule. The writer then makes the argument that all agencies, throughout history and in whatever country, region or empire, that act in secret are inherently prone to dishonesty and unethical acts. Next, the writer maintains that the CIA must act, to some degree, in secret with some of its operations. Finally, the paper argues that the CIA will always be prone to dishonesty and unethical actions, which requires more regular oversight.
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Introduction
First Hypothesis: There has been an ethical agency in history
Second Hypothesis: The creeping moves toward professionalism have reduced ethical inhibitions
Ethics, the CIA and Recent History
Politics by Innuendo: Contributing to Unethical Conduct?
Conclusion: Is the CIA Inherently Untrustworthy?
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"All agencies throughout history and across nations are prone to act in a dishonest and unethical manner. The proof to this hypothesis is the null hypothesis: that is, if the author has been unable to find a government agency which acts in secret, which over time has not acted in an unethical manner. A second null hypothesis would be to find a spying operation which has operated in an ethical and honest manner over a long period of time, therefore disproving the above statement.
"One can argue that any government agency requires power in order to be effective. Power comes through the purse--ability to fund, through coercion--ability to force, or through persuasion--ability to convince. None of these methods is, in and of itself, inherently unethical. One can persuade, coerce or bankroll activities in an open and above-board way."
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LAPD Scandals, 2001.
Discusses civil rights vioilations by Los Angeles Police Department. Current Rampart Division scandal; 1941 Sleepy Lagoon case; 1992 Rodney King case. Political responses.
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"Civil rights violations by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) have been much in the news recently because of the scandal at the Rampart Division in which a number of officers were presenting false evidence and framing innocent citizens. This is not the first time that the LAPD has behaved badly with respect to the civil rights of citizens, and there have been numerous attempts over the years to correct these abuses. The department was corrupt in the 1930s and would be reformed only with the advent of the stewardship of Chief Parker in the late 1940s, though the elimination of overt corruption did not mean there were no problems between the police and the community. The Rampart scandal is raising these same issues once more."
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Corporate Scandals, 2007.
The paper attempts to find a practical solution to modern corporate rights abuses.
1,135 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper explains that the problem with solving current corporate governance and the severe rights abuses that have led to countless victims, is that it is extremely hard to pinpoint who is responsible. The paper relates that each corporation harbors hundreds, thousands and even hundreds of thousands of employees, managers and executives. The paper shows how neither the government or social movements can change the long-term culture of corporations by themselves. The paper contends that the only way to hold a corporation responsible is to impact and change the mentalities of each and every individual working within the corporate domain.
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"When discussing the issue of corporate restrictions, most turn their heads to the government for guidance. Most people believe that only at the federal and Supreme Court level, can true policy reform affect corporations and change their entire perspective on rights abuses. The problem however, is that the federal government is highly ineffective in restricting corporations and checking their rights abuses. Federal laws, and Supreme Court rulings take years to formulate, and they only formulate as a result of reactive measures. In other words, the highest levels of the American government will only act, after an infringement by corporations occurs. An apt example comes in the case of the Enron and WorldCom scandal."
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Soft Money and Accounting Scandals, 2005.
A look at the role that soft money has played in the demise of large corporations.
3,332 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 23 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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Campaign finance and the accounting practices of various corporations have been the topic of debate in recent years. In particular, the issue of soft money and the impact that has on politics is a major concern. This paper seeks to discover if "soft money" has contributed to the recent accounting scandals, such as Enron, WorldCom, and Tyco.
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Introduction
Context of the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Objectives of the Study
Research Methodology
Secondary Research
Preliminary Literature Review
Primary Research
Summary and Conclusions
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" In March of 2002, President Bush signed a campaign finance law which, "banned parties from raising soft money, and also prohibits parties and interest groups from running "issue ads" naming a federal candidate for 30 days before a primary or 60 days before a general election. The law also restricts the way states can raise and spend soft money in federal elections, but does not change state laws regarding state elections ." Although this bill was signed into law, the bill fails to limit spending. For this reason, the campaigns have found ways to work around the rules presented in the bill. Kuttner (2004) explains that "Reformers have tried to use public financing to work around that judicial doctrine. But so much private money is available, especially to Republicans, which President Bush decided to forgo public funding for his re-election campaign in favor of unlimited private money .""
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Political Scandals, 2004.
A discussion on the effects of Watergate and the Iran Contra Affair.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses two major political scandals namely, Watergate and the Iran/Contra Affair. It contends that both served to expose corruption at the highest levels of government and undermined public trust in politics.
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"The two most significant political scandals of substance since have been Watergate and the Iran Contra Affair under the Nixon and Reagan administrations respectively. In the former scandal critics of President Nixon maintain that he undermined the electoral process and tried to expand the powers of the Executive Branch beyond their constitutional scope the result of his knowledge and participation in the cover-up of an attempted break in into the Democratic National Headquarters at the Watergate ..."
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