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Accessible Home Design Project, 2007.
An accessible home design project proposal for making homes of paralyzed individuals more accessible.
1,288 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper presents a proposal for an accessible home design project by Caring & Sharing Center for Independent Living, Inc. The paper aims to determine what individuals with physical challenges and disabilities need in order to enjoy an independent lifestyle. The paper describes the services that the Caring & Sharing Center provides to consumers. The paper also discusses the financial aspects of the project and its challenges and options.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement Of The Problem
Background Of The Problem
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Florida Building Code on Accessibility
Constraints and Limitations
Opportunities
Options For Consideration
Recommendation
Budget/Narrative
Project Benefits
Conclusion
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"According to the US Census Bureau News Release, more than 50 million Americans report some level of disability. Approximately 51.2 million people have a disability; and for 32.5 million of them, their disabilities are severe. The US Social Security Administration defines disability in terms of the inability to perform Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA), meaning "work paying minimum wage or better". Although the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) distinguish many types of disabilities, this research proposal is focusing specifically on disabilities associated with spinal cord injury or dysfunction (i.e. paralyses). For this purpose, paralysis is defined as the complete loss of muscle function of one or more muscle groups."
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Home Safety Project, 2006.
This paper discusses the importance of home safety courses for latchkey children.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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The paper reveals that between 7 and 16 millions children between the ages of 6 and 12 are latchkey children who stay home alone, responsible for themselves and/or a younger sibling an average of 5 or more hours per day. The paper maintains that home safety courses are essential to assure the child both understands the sense of urgency and responsibility, as well as how to respond appropriately in a variety of instances. This paper outlines a course prepared for Mary Law Private School in California for 5th and 6th graders.
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"According to Huang (2005) between 7 and 16 million children are considered latchkey children - children aged 6 - 12 years of age who are either alone or supervised by a sibling 13 years of age or younger (Tout as cited by Conan, 2003). While some parents risk being cited legally for child endangerment, often the need for forcing children to stay home unattended is a combination of availability of after-school programs and how affordable programs are (Tout as cited by Conan, 2003). As a result, programs that train children in responsibility and home safety are on the increase (Huang, 2005). In California, Proposition 49 would provide for state funding for After School Safety programs as a school board requirement in order to assure regular funding."
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The Continuous Improvement Model, 2004.
This paper discusses the continuous improvement process, a project management improvement tool used to design training programs, and its application to schools.
2,095 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper explains that a continuous improvement process relies on the collection of accurate data about how people are performing a task, which is used to design training programs that better prepare people for the work expected of them. The author points out that school systems have been some of the first venues to embrace continuous improvement systems because there is a natural fit between the educational system and an overall organizational or management approach that emphasizes the importance of continuous learning. The paper relates that schools have integrated a continuous improvement model into their overall project management frameworks to improve the situation of both teachers and students. Charts.
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"The best fit between worker and organization can often be achieved through a multi-level process. At the first stage of this process the organization uses certain criteria (which may include formal measures such as whether an individual holds a specific degree or more informal measures such as whether a person is detail-oriented) to screen out as well as to select certain individuals. This helps to ensure that those who enter a training program (or who begin to work at an organization) have the right basic tools with which to do the job)."
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Home Safety Community Education Project, 2006.
An evaluation of a home safety education program presented to a private elementary school in California.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper represents a teach and program evaluation on a home safety education program presented to 5th and 6th grade students at Mary Law Private School in Oxnard, California. Results from students, parents, teachers and the administration are reported. A personal and professional self-evaluation of the program, teacher qualities, style and effectiveness and areas for improvement are noted along with citations from relevant research.
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"The home safety education program presented to the 5th and 6th grade students at Mary Law Private School in Oxnard, California met with extremely positive results from students, parents, school teachers and administration. This paper presents an evaluation of the program, the process and the product through formal and informal evaluation methods. According to Anderson and Mercer (2004) evaluation must take place throughout the process to assure comprehensive development as well as implementation of the course. According to King, Sebastian, Stanhope and Gibbons (1997) evaluations can determine the effectiveness of a process, relevance of course objectives and help provide insights for revision. Kaluzney and Veney, (as cited by King et al., 1997) tell us evaluations are a way to determine the "long term implications of the program ... and whether program outputs have the desired effects on the fundamental problems the program is..."
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Performance Improvement, 2006.
A detailed discussion on performance improvement within a company.
1,665 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper defines performance improvement within an organization using the "system's thinking" approach. This approach aims to improve performance amongst employees and hence the company. It discusses its implementation, benefits, obstacles and how to rate the system. The paper also offers graphic representation to qualify points made.
Table of Contents:
Details of what a Performance Improvement Project Is
Rate Organization's Performance in this Area
The Obstacles to Improving Performance in this Area that Currently Exist
The Benefits that an Organization would Result from this Performance Improvement Project
The Metrics that will be Used to Measure this Project and How those Metrics Align with the Mission and Goals
The impact of this Performance Improvement Project
Strategies and Approaches could be Used to "Sell" the Project to Management
References
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"The main obstacles exist in the area of employee education and training. Since most employees are not clear on the subject of systems thinking, they do not understand how it can be used for performance improvement. This is acting as a major problem in implementing this approach completely. For this reason, the staff almost appears incapable of thinking as part of the whole. Another major problem was that firm had failed to notice this learning problem and since it had not yet been identified, nothing serious had actually been done. In the book, The Fifth Discipline, the author, Senge, had explained some reasons why a firm's employees may fail to think interdependently."
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Continuous Improvement Model, 2002.
An examination of schools as sites of continuous improvement models.
2,097 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper examines how misunderstandings and misconceptions about potential job vacancies can, in large measure, be prevented by using some of the tools from project management improvement that focus on providing iterative changes and corrections. It looks at how such a continuous improvement process relies on the collection of accurate data about how people are performing a task, which are then used to design training programs that better prepare people for the work expected of them. In particular, it focuses on education and shows how schools that have been the most successful in implementing continuous improvement models into the overall management of personnel have been those that have been most willing to allow a high degree of democracy in their workings.
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"At each of these stages ? from initial interview to later promotions ? information can be gathered about what each individual does well and where his or her weaknesses are and so where he or she needs additional help and training. There is an inherently good fit between a continuous improvement process and a project management perspective because a continuous improvement process provides the kind of detailed, accurate step-by-step data that is essential to implement any project management methodology. However, simply because there is such an inherently (or potentially) good fit between the two does not mean that the potential that continuous improvement processes have to inform a project management perspective is necessarily always carried out in the world of the real workplace."
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Employee Performance Improvement, 2002.
The application of a consulting skills model to enhance employee performance.
3,070 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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This paper provides an overview of a consulting project conducted for the purposes of employee performance improvement and discusses the implementation and utilization of the consulting skills model within this project. By utilizing the model provided by P. Block, it presents each of the phases associated with the consulting project with tasks completed during each phase addressed. It also provides background information on the organization involved in the project and concludes with reflections on what was learned by the student in assuming a consultant role during the project.
Outline
Background Information
Phase 1: Contracting
Phase II: Discovery and Dialogue
Phase III: Feedback and the Decision to Act
Phase IV: Engagement and Implementation
Phase V: Extension, Recycle or Termination
Conclusions and Reflections
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"During the initial phone contact between the consultant and the client, information was gathered as to an established date and time for the contracting meeting, the time (i.e., duration) allotted for the meeting, who would be attending, expectations regarding outcomes of the meeting and expectations concerning the potential outcomes of the project. As recommended by Block (1981; 2002), while this information was recognized as essential for planning the contract meeting, it also provided the consultant with the opportunity to begin to emphasize expectations regarding the ?50/50? nature of the client-consultant relationship. Stumpf and Longman (2000) also stressed the importance of such a relationship in what they described as a partnership between the client and the consultant. As this type of relationship was the preferred choice of the consultant, an effort was made to convey the value in establishing a mutually beneficial and shared working relationship with the client."
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Home Building, 2005.
This paper outlines a Home Building Project Implementation Plan for a couple's dream home.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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"This paper discusses and outlines a couple's plan for building their dream home. The couple hires a project management company to create a Home Building Project Implementation Plan (PIP). The plan contains the following subsections: executive summary, scope statement, assumptions, constraints, work breakdown structure, network design, responsibility assignment, budget plan, schedule plan, issue and change management plan, quality specifications, project dependencies, project metrics, human resources requirements, and resource planning Gantt chart."
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"Mary-Jo and Bobby Doe have decided to build their dream home and have requested the project management services of Home Builders' Inc (HBI). HBI helps owners to organize and plan the designing, financing and constructing through project management tools for home-building construction. The major participants involved in the Home Sweet Home project include Mary-Jo and Bobby Doe, architects, engineers, financial institution and builders who hire subcontractors for structural, mechanical, electrical and other specialty work."
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Improving Test Scores through Student Online Engagement, 2008.
An overview of a project to improve test scores through student online engagement.
4,136 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 110.95
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The paper discusses a program in which its main goal was to increase state standardized test scores in math and language arts. The paper states that this goal would be accomplished through a new school policy that required all students to engage in coursework and participate in online classes.
Outline:
Description of the Community
The Work Setting
The Teacher's Role
Problem Statement
Problem Documentation
Causative Analysis
Relationship of the Problem to Literature
Anticipated Outcomes and Evaluation Instruments
Solution Strategy
Results
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"This school is an internet based school that has been in operation for five years. The students complete all of their course assignments through the use of a computer with a high speed internet connection that is set up within their home. Some students work on a desk top computer and others work on a lap top computer. The students are sent all of their necessary school supplies such as paper, printer ink, calculators and other things through the mail via UPS from the main school office."
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Project Management, 2005.
This paper explores the project planning process via the project life cycle for the Acme Hospital System.
6,875 words (approx. 27.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 155.95
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All projects have a point of origin and a point of termination, a beginning and an end. The challenge for the project manager and project implementation team is to accomplish the multiple tasks needed to complete the project within that time frame. Each project evolves from one phase to another. Typical stages include project identification, planning, development, implementation, closure or termination and evaluation. The stages of a project are similar to that of new products entering the market. Projects, just like products, undergo a life cycle. This paper explores all aspects of the life cycle of the Emergency Department Fast Track Project at Acme Hospital System. The paper specifically focuses on the overall project description and history specific to Acme Hospital System, the life cycle process of the project including the determination of a timeline, tasks, schedules, budgets, risk management plan, communication plan, auditing process for the closure of the project and finally, identification of measurable indicators to measure the success of the project. The paper includes many illustrations, tables and figures.
Paper Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Acme Hospital System
Problem Statement and Proposed Project
AHS Mission and Vision Statements
Project Scope
Project Objective
Deliverables
Project Tasks and Milestones
Technical Requirements
Limits and Exclusions
Review with Customer
Measuring Project Success
Data Collection
Project Management Best Practices
Risk Management
Task Specific Action Plan
Risk Assessment
Risk Mitigation
Change Control Plan
Communications Plan
Time Forecast
Closure Process
Audit Process
Budget Estimates
Project Outcomes
Conclusion
References
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"The major task in mitigating risks is the ability to change plans quickly in an attempt to minimize the impact of the risk on the overall scope of the project. Although it is highly desirable and preferred by the project manager and team that a project be completed just as planned, this rarely happens. All projects incur risks and all projects sustain some amount of change. It is task of the project manager and team to develop a process and a plan of action to handle those changes."
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The Home Depot, 2007.
This document discusses the operational and financial status of The Home Depot (Home Depot) and its primary competitor Lowe's in the home improvement industry.
2,645 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper uses financial criteria, such as return on equity (ROE), return on assets (ROA), debt ratios, stock performance and price, which the author believes are the only true reliable metrics, to examine and compare The Home Depot (Home Depot) with its primary competitor Lowe's. The author concludes that, while Home Depot is the industry leader, Lowe's is a strong performer. The paper stresses that both competitors are highly susceptible to market downturns in the housing industry. The author includes a discussion of Home Depot's training program. The paper includes several tables, charts and graphs.
Table of Contents:
Industry Overview
Competitor Analysis-Lowe's Company Overview
Financial Operations
Home Depot Company Overview
Financial Operations
Business Participant Interview
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"Home Depot's earnings over the past three fiscal years have been just as impressive: $5.8b, $5.0b, and $4.3b respectively. Home Depot has not only managed to greatly increase the number and variety of its locations but did so while maintaining profitability and without sacrificing its operational integrity. Home Depot is a strong performer both operationally and financially. Its earnings, income, and ratios all signal that the company is a strong investment and should be added to any portfolio."
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North Sea Oil Project Management, 2008.
Discusses the project management stages and processes of the North Sea Oil project.
2,885 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 85.95
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This paper analyzes and outlines all the activities required to manage the North Sea Oil infrastructure project within the set time frame and budget. The author describes the initiation, project planning and design, project execution and projection, monitoring and control and completion stages of this project. The author also presents that key processes as integration management, scope management, time and cost management, quality management, human resources management, communication management and risk management. The author underscores that the selected project manager will need to have excellent interpersonal skills and prior experience in the oil and gas industry with projects of this nature.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Project Stages
Project Initiation Stage
Project Planning or Design Stage
Project Execution or Projection Stage
Project Monitoring and Controlling Systems
Project Completion Stage
Project Management Processes
Integration Management
Scope Management
Time and Cost Management
Quality Management
Human Resources Management
Communication Management
Risk Management
Conclusion
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"This is also known as the closing stage of the project. However, though the project has been completed it doesn't mean that everything comes to an end at this point. While the execution of the project ends and the end product has been completed it is at this point that the maintenance and post completion support for the users begins along with health and safety audits etc to ensure that all the necessary safety measures are in place."
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Project Management Software Tools, 2004.
This paper compares the advantages and limitations of using a project management software tool such as Microsoft Project versus not using this tool, to manage a project?s scope, process, data, time, and cost.
3,655 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 101.95
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The paper explains that a project management software package is designed to assist in managing a project, but that project is controlled by the project manager, not a software package because there are both benefits and inherent limitations to using project management software, which the project manager must understand. The author stresses that the manager must first establish the basic blueprint of the project before beginning a project in a software package and must always remember projects have a way of becoming living entities with their own unique obstacles, requiring more than making sure everything goes according to the printed software plan, or the project is doomed to failure. The paper creates a hypothetical project to demonstrate the strategic points of this software.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Software Limitations
Software Advantages
Scope Management
Time Management and Gantt
Cost Management
Quality Management
Human Resources Management
Project Roles and Responsibilities
Communication Management
Conclusion
Appendix: Work Breakdown Structure
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"In other words, a project manager has to maintain the political and social aspects of the project and software has its limitations in these respects. Having the ability to effectively communicate with all relevant parties is a key to managing a successful project. Software can not make a project manager speak and listen effectively or to receive verbal confirmation that all is well or in need of change. It is necessary to regularly communicate verbally with individual members, stakeholders and peers in order to evaluate the project from different perspectives. Software and written reports may in many situations be a waste of a team's time when a brief conversation will suffice. Software also cannot replace a face-to-face meeting, telephone call or voice mail in most situations."
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Project Implementation at McDonalds, 2005.
A study of the implementation of a specific ordering method to improve customer service at McDonalds.
4,421 words (approx. 17.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 116.95
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This paper examines the step by step implementation a system that would allow McDonalds customers to view their selections as they order their food at the drive-thru. The paper explains that this would reduce the amount of wrong orders received at the drive-thru window and enhance the customer service experience by including them in the ordering process. Includes several tables.
Outline
Background
Objectives
Task 1: Assess the Current Process
Task 2: Develop Process Improvements
Task 3: Implement/Test Developed Process Improvements
Task 4: Evaluate Implemented Process Improvements
Project Management Best Practices
Risk Mitigation Strategy
Risks
Applications
Deliverables
Project Closure
References
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" The project will close several lists and tracking mechanisms, such as the change request log and the issues log. The information generated during the project, will be formally filed away for future use. The concepts that I will apply from the simulation are the four phases of the project life cycle. Definition, Planning, Execution, and Delivery. The plan would also execute a detailed plan to set out the activities of the plan in sequence identifying those activities that need approval from the project sponsor."
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Project Management, 2009.
An examination of the role of the project manager in the development of construction safety standards and the impact they can have on the project.
6,070 words (approx. 24.3 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 143.95
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This paper discusses the role that the project manager plays in the construction safety standards for organizations in today's environment. It aims to support the thesis that the project manager can have a measurable impact on the safety of the construction project. The paper looks at how the project manager can communicate the safety standards to his employees and improve construction safety.
Table of Contents:
Role of the Construction Manager
The Project Manager as a Policy Maker
The Project Manager as a Communicator
The Project Manager as a Facilitator
How Can We Measure the Impact of the Project Manager on Safety?
Managing Construction Safety: An International Perspective
Managerial Commitment to Safety
Special Issues in Construction Safety
Suggestions for Improving Construction Safety
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"The final requirement of a safety program is to provide a means of review. If and when a circumstance occurs, one needs to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Corrective action needs to be taken in order to make certain that it does not occur again in the future. Safety needs to become a part of employee reviews. It is expected that these measures will result in fewer employee complaints, reduced absenteeism, lower expenses due to injuries, and reduced worker's compensation claims. Fewer accidents and injuries has a positive affect on the workplace. It can result in improved employee morale and job satisfaction. It can have a measurable impact on productivity, reduced hidden costs, and reduced insurance claims. All of these positive benefits mean projects that come under budget."
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