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"The Making of the English Working Class", 2002.
A book review of E.P Thompson's "The Making of the English Working Class."
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This essay is a book review of E.P Thompson's "The Making of the English Working Class." This essay argues that, in Thompson's opinion, the milieu of pre-industrial England contributed significantly to shaping the attitudes and preconceptions of the working classes of Britain towards the social effects of the new capitalist economy. Their response to economic changes thus suggests their awareness that this new economy posed a threat to the comparative stability of the older social and economic order.
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"The Making of the English Working Class", 2008.
A discussion on how E. P. Thompson's "The Making of the English Working Class" fits in to a broader Marxist history.
986 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses how Thompson's "The Making of the English Working Class" can be considered 'bottom up' history in its concern to rescue the working people of the Industrial Revolution from the economic conditions of the time. It looks at how, central to Thompson's work, is the theme of the emergence of a conscious working class between 1780 and 1832 in the context of the proletarianization and political repression. It also examines how Thompson's work fits into Marxist thinking and how Thompson is a good example of a cultural Marxist.
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"Marx does not focus on cultural history either, but rather economic history and class relationships for this "grand, overarching evolutionary theory of human history rested upon a dialectic of economic transformation" . For Marx what we do is the basis of who we are. Marx's theory is also an example of a 'systematic theory', in that it tries to explain how all parts relate to the whole in their system. There are several main tenets of Marxist theory which I will explain now in order to establish a framework in order to evaluate E.P. Thompson's work. Marx saw society as being evolutionary in that it moved and would continue to do so through successive stages of economic development or modes of production."
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"The Making of the English Working Class", 2007.
A review and criticism of E.P. Thompson's "The Making of the English Working Class".
1,432 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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"The Making of the English Working Class", by the 20th century British Marxist historian E.P. Thompson, attempts to chronicle the political, social and economic effects of the industrial revolution in modern English society. This paper presents a review and critique of this book and concludes that studying this book provides readers with a new perspective on the era.
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"Far from interpreting the actions of the members of Parliament, such as the Honorable PM Pitt as noble, he sees such half-measures as reflective of their desire to acquire social and political capital through their positions, and to render the lower classes subject classes to their emerging power in England. (Thompson, p. 197) Far from a bloodless transition from one form of economic society to another, the history of England, he writes, is a history of social civil wars. During this transition English society could emerge into a place embodied either by the Jacobites of France or the English middle class."
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Eighteenth Century English Merchant Class, 2002.
A paper which describes the change in eighteenth century English society due to its expansion in overseas trade and the industrial revolution.
1,146 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines how eighteenth century English experienced a dramatic change in its culture and their economy. As the boundaries of the United Kingdom expanded world over, its interaction with several other cultures increased. The paper shows that because of this increased interaction with other cultures, the British culture itself went through a cultural change. In addition to this, several developments made in the areas of science and technology led towards an industrial revolution in England. The paper discusses how, as a result of the industrial revolution, the merchant class emerged as one of the most influential and authoritative group. Considering the enormous growth potential in the industrial sector, the English society adopted a purely mercantilist approach towards trade and commerce. The paper shows that with the increase in industrial developments in the region, the rural population of the country started to shift to the urban areas and thus the overall societal structure of England was changed.
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"All these developments made a far-reaching impact on the British culture. The consequences of the Industrial Revolution not only brought a change in population but also led to a drastic change in many societal aspects. It totally changed the utilization of labor in the British economy, the family structure, the economic system, the educational system and most importantly the individual?s life style. The merchant class of England was the mostly affected group in this regard, as it composed of a considerable number of those people who previously belonged to the rural population. These individuals later totally changed their way of living, which was obviously a result of their exposure to the urban culture, increase in their income and changes in the society because of industrial revolution."
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Eighteenth Century English Merchant Class, 2006.
An evaluation of the emergence of the merchant class in England in the 18th century.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper studies the emergence and social and economic impact of the merchant class in England during the 18th century. The paper explains that as a result of the industrial revolution, the merchant class gained influence and authority. The paper traces this process, beginning with British society adopting a purely mercantilist approach towards trade and commerce and then the shifting of population centers from rural to urban areas. The paper then looks at how this shift impacted English attitude toward trace and commerce, commenting that it opened up society's attitudes toward global expansion.
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"There were some other factors as well, which affected the growth of the merchant class in eighteenth century England. In the eighteenth century, the British government imposed a legislation named "Enclosure Act", which encouraged the emigration of rural population to the cities. (Langford 70-72) In addition to this, higher wage rates prevailing in the urban labor markets encouraged the rural farmers and labors to move to cities in search for better opportunities so that they could improve their standard of living. This shift in population in turn influenced the growth of the merchant class. With the development of industries, several attractive commercial goods were made available in the cities. The availability of such commercial goods in the urban areas encouraged the urban populace to gain possession of these goods. Moreover, advancements in technology reduced the production cost and time of many goods. Several rural industries began to suffer because of the technological edge of the urban industrialists. This crisis also forced the urban people to adopt an urban way of life. (Langford 70)"
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Class, Class Cleavages and Mao, 2002.
This paper examines Mao's analysis of Chinese class structure.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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Two elemental texts on class by Mao are considered and compared to J B Starr's analysis of Mao's concepts of class. Additionally the actual class structure of contemporary China is also compared to Mao's analysis.
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"The Classic Slum", 2002.
Reviews this book by Robert Roberts on the English working-class in 1900.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 1 source, $ 71.95
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This paper reviews Robert Robert's "The Classic Slum". It examines Roberts' discussion of the character of English working-class society around 1900. The author paints a profound portrait of the different power relations within his own society. We learn about the many different concerns and perspectives of men, women and children. More than anything else, there was an idea of "respectability" that moulded peoples' lives.
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"Mary Barton", 2004.
Discusses Elizabeth Gaskell's portrayal of the English working class in her novel.
1,051 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses how Elizabeth Gaskell reflects the difficulty of urban life for the working class of England in the 1830s through her book, "Mary Barton". It also examines how she reflects these hardships through her characters in the novel.
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"While the characters of the novel depict the harsh reality related to the working class in Britain, Gaskell also describes the reality of poverty very vividly with the physical environment. One example of this can be seen when we read about the Davenport?s home, where the ?window-panes, many of them, were broken and stuffed with rags, which was reason enough for the dusky light that pervaded the place even at midday? (Chapter 6). In addition, the narrator tells us that the smell in their cellar ?foetid? (Chapter 6) and within the dark place they saw, ?three or four little children rolling on the damp, nay wet brick floor, through which the stagnant, filthy moisture of the street oozed up; the fire-place was empty and black; the wife sat on her husband's lair, and cried in the dark loneliness? (Chapter 6). This is a horrifying account of how people lived."
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Public Policy-Making Process, 2006.
A review of public policy making and the public policy-making process.
2,114 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This paper takes a look at the process of public policy making. According to the paper, the policy making process that occurs in governmental organizations is a complex process that involves many organizations and entities, and is inclusive of several stages in the policy-making process. The paper further discusses the thesis of Charles E. Lindblom and Edward Woodhouse.
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Introduction
The Nature of Policy
Different Kinds of Policy Analysis
How Perceived Problems gets on the Public Agenda
The Major Players in the Process
The Decision-Making Processes Used to Adopt Policies
The Environment Within Which Policy Must Take Place
How Federalism Impacts the Policy-Making Process
Assessment of the Process Using the Thesis of Lindblom and Woodhouse
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"Policy analysis is stated to have its limitations in the work of Lindblom and Woodhouse and the policy-makers are generally given too much advice or information which is incidentally extensive but does not offer a contrary or different point of view. Another limitation exists in the fact that while one group would hold that the correct action was taken yet another group would believe that the action was incorrect and this is based on individual reasoning. Stated is: "There runs a deep and wide river of information and opinion fed by many springs, from formal research projects to letters to the editor, some of which makes it way into the thinking of those with direct influence over policy." [p.15]"
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Decision-Making, 2007.
This paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of group decision-making versus individual decision-making.
1,590 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper states that some of the advantages of group decision-making over individual decision-making is that there are more resources, the work load can be spread evenly amongst all of the members of the group and there are more diverse viewpoints. The author points out that the disadvantages of group decision-making is that the process is more time consuming, there is more pressure to conform, and there is a possibility of unfair treatment and questionable leadership. The paper concludes that the type of organization and the kind of decision to be made determine whether it is better to use a group or individual decision-making process.
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"...it is sometimes difficult to ascertain who's the boss or the leader. Imagine there being a football team without the head coach, or a marching band without a drum major. Those things can be in existence without the head coach and the drum major, but I guarantee that those entities will not be able to stay afloat for even a short period of time. It is imperative that the group come to a general consensus about who the spokesperson or leader for the group will be. Doing this will alleviate a lot of stress and eliminate the ambiguity in the group's assignments."
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Empowerment and Group Decision Making, 2005.
Considers how empowerment and participative decision making improves the decision making process within organizations.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper considers how empowerment and participative decision making improves the decision making process within organizations. It looks at downsizing efforts that empower workers and the benefits to the organization of participative decision making.
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"In recent years groups have become increasingly important in the American workplace as companies move toward fewer managers, more empowered workers and away from hierarchical organizational structures ..."
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Strategic Decision Making, 2005.
This discussion investigates strategic decision-making in project management organizations, focusing on the World Bank and UNESCO.
25,514 words (approx. 102.1 pages), 45 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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The research explores how corporations or organizations make strategic decisions in project management. The investigation focuses on organizations such as the World Bank and UNESCO providing a comparison of these two entities. Tje paper explains how the World Bank makes special use of the project life cycle which is composed of eight phases: Country assistance strategies, identification, preparation, appraisal, negotiation and board approval, implementation and supervision, implementation and completion and evaluation. It shos how the World Bank relies on various strategies and the board of directors in the decision making process. On the other hand, the paper explains how UNESCO relies on the general conference and the bureau of strategic planning to make decisions for the organization. Project management is specialized for each project. It also includes an objective and goal for each aspect of the organization. A SWOT analysis is made for both organizations. The discussion focuses on the key factors involved in making decisions. The research indicates the importance of feasibility studies for both organizations and the success of the projects that have been implemented. The literature review discusses project management, product management, benchmarking, strategic marketing and other components of strategic planning. In addition, the research investigates strategic decision-making as it relates to human resources including team training and the characteristics of a project manager. The strategies and marketing aspects of the organizational strategies are also investigated. Finally, the discussion focuses on future studies in areas of strategic decision-making and project management.
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Executive Summary
Chapter I
Introduction of Topic
Introduction
Background
Conclusion
Chapter II
Comparison of the World Bank (International Bank) and UNESCO
Introduction
On What Basis do Corporations or Companies Make Strategic Decisions in Project Management?
World Bank (International Bank)
Strategic Decision-Making and Project Management
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Limited Scope of Operations
Opportunities
Threats
Conclusion (World Bank)
UNESCO
Strategic Decision Making
Education
Objectives
Natural Sciences
Information Systems and Communication
Objectives
Social and Human Sciences
SWOT Analysis
Conclusion (UNESCO)
Man-made Limitations
Seasonal Factors
Institutional Factors
Comparison of Feasibility Studies between the World Bank and UNIDO
UNIDO
Successfulness of Projects
Chapter II Conclusion
Chapter III
Literature Review
Introduction
Strategic Management
Project Management and Strategic Decision Making
Project Management
Strategic Decision Making
Project Managers and Project Teams
The Role of Product Innovation and Development
Creativity
Benchmarking
Strategic Marketing and Planning
Chapter III Conclusion
Chapter IV Future Studies
Introduction
Future Studies
Chapter IV Conclusion
Chapter V
Discussion& Conclusion
Introduction
Discussion
Conclusion
References
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"Strategic Decision Making has long been a part of the corporate culture. The need for strategic decision-making became evident after World War II; this will be discussed in detail in the literature review. Strategic decision-making is also essential because most organizations are now using project teams to complete certain tasks. Therefore, the ability of managers to make strategic decisions is important. In recent years, project management has become increasingly more popular. In addition, the importance of strategic decision-making has become more prominent. The development of new ideas and concepts has led many organizations to seek out project managers to implement the new innovative projects properly. There is evidence to suggest there is a shortage of project managers, which is a reflection of the changing corporate environment. To combat this shortage of project managers many business schools have begun to offer specializations in project management."
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Decision-Making, 2002.
An examination of the three major theories decision-making.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper provides an examination of the modern theories of decision- making. In this paper, the term decision-making refers to the process of achieving a desired outcome or outcomes through a group, rather than through the motions of an individual or a group. The implication of an analysis of group decision- making process is therefore extremely useful in respect to business strategies and social dynamics. This paper examines the decision- making process through addressing the origins and history of decision- making, as well as three specific examples of decision- making.
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Strategic Decision Making, 2007.
This paper investigates how senior management influences peers to adopt cultural change within a decision-making context.
5,854 words (approx. 23.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 140.95
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The paper reveals that the strategic decision-making process is an essential part of the success of a company. The paper looks at factors such as risk tolerance and cultural background that influence the decision. The paper explains that risk tolerance is used to measure how many risks a business is willing to assume in the carrying out of organizational goals. The paper explores the role that cultural background plays in the decision-making process and shows how in certain cultures, the decision-making process can almost be predicted based on the cultural norms of the society. The paper concludes that that risk tolerances and cultural background influence the decision- making process of senior managers.
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Introduction
Strategic Decision Making and its Importance
Risk Tolerance
Cultural Background
Conclusion
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"Strategic decision making is what separates successful companies form companies that are not successful. At every level of management that are decisions that must be made to ensure that the company is performing in the manner that it is capable of. With this being understood senior mangers have a unique responsibility in that the decisions that they make impact the decisions that lower level managers make which in turn affects the performance and direction of an entire company. As a result of this cause and effect relationship it is also essential that the strategic decisions that are being made are in congruence with the strategic goals and objectives that have already been established by the company."
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