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Americans and Money Management, 2002.
A look at how Americans need to be educated in the workings of the stock market.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses how many American's do not know how to manage their money, due to a lack of education in the stock market. The advantages of Mutual Funds, Money Market Funds, Certificates of Deposit, and Individual Retirement Accounts are analyzed.
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Money Money Money, 2002.
A look at money's affect on the modern family.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 13 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper examines money and the family in terms of family studies. How earning and expenditure is distributed in the family, particularly with reference to gender is the key issue.
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Managed Care?Managed Fair?, 2003.
A look at the current state of health care in the United States.
2,615 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper considers the concepts of Insurance Providing Organizations (IPOs) and managed care and whether they indeed provide health care and save the economy money. It looks at the history of managed health care in America and the current advantages and disadvantages of the system.
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"Insurance Providing Organizations (IPOs) and managed care have risen in popularity over the past twenty years. Commonly thought to be better for the economy by saving money, many people jumped on the health care bandwagon and joined these insurance-providing agencies. Statistics from the past eleven years show that managed care has reduced national health care costs and the yearly inflation rate from 12% in 1993, to less than 5% in 1996 (Furrow, n/p); but at what cost? The driving factors behind managed care in today?s society are becoming ever more skewed. Governmental health care reform in the United States has been so concerned with money that it has compromised the quality and standard of care. In the end, cost constraints are not proving effective because the readmission rate has risen due to care being provided at a lower standard. Quality of care is also being compromised by the constraints put on care to control expenditures by medical facilities."
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Risk Management in Project Management, 2005.
Examines the benefits of risk management in business.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses whether it is worth expending the time and money to build strategies for dealing with unforeseen risk into a management plan and how risk mitigation can be incorporated into the project planning process. It looks at how formal risk monitoring can save a project when end users fail to engage.
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The Management of Casinos, 2004.
This paper discusses the history of gambling in the United States and suggests elements for managing casinos.
2,685 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper explains that gambling has always been part of the United States; even in the original colonies, lotteries were used to raise money, so that playing lotteries even became a civic responsibility. The author points out nine ways to manage money while gambling in a casino, such as using a progressive method of betting by setting a predetermined percentage increase for each winning bet and sticking stick to that. The paper relates that, in the past, casinos gave away rooms and served foods to attract new guests, especially the high rollers; today, non-gaming areas, including rooms, food, shows, retail space, and other aspects or features of their property, are increasingly a focus of potential profit opportunities.
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"Casino businesses know that they must put their guests first, otherwise, these businesses are behind and fumbling. They need not only to catch up with the trend but to make giant leaps in order to remain in competition. The lesson to learn is that the casino is in business for the loyalty of each guest; therefore, that guest is at the center of it. If the guest can be made to feel like a royalty, he or she will remember it when he or she leaves, and then come back.
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Change Management, 2006.
This paper examines change management at a fictitious e-retailing company, BESTPRODUCTS, which is struggling with its day-to-day operations and supply chain management.
1,820 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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This paper explains that the supply chain process of BESTPRODUCTS can be improved by developing and implementing (1) an electronic data interchange (EDI) system to receive requirements and orders from large customers and to send requirements and orders to vendors and (2) a new website to show real-time inventory available for sale and customer order status. The author points out that the company needs to change the layout of its website and make it more customer friendly and attractive in order to provide a unique customer experience. The paper stresses that, to utilize each of it resources optimally, BESTPRODUCTS needs a system that can integrate all of it resources management---hardware, software, manpower, management and money.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
E Commerce
Supply Chain Management an Overview
Porter's Value Chain
Making Change at BESTPRODUCTS
Resource Management
Steps to be Taken to Implement the Change
Conclusions
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"There is no doubt that the future belongs to e-commerce and BESTPRODUCTS, Inc. is quite aware of this fact. The company has adapted to electronic commerce through the use of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) since its inception; however, the increasing speed of data transmission and increasing penetration of Internet and the World Wide Web has opened up many more possibilities for the company. It is very easy for a company to link to any other company or customer without the need for private communication networks."
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E-Money, 2002.
This paper discusses the issues around the development of E-money (also called electronic money, digital money or digital cash), the economic base and monetary policy.
2,825 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 84.95
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This paper defines E-money as spendable balances represented by digits on a bank's balance sheet. The paper discusses that E-money can not become standard currency until the public understands the concept and feels comfortable in using the technology and until the emergence of cryptography, the ability to make the transactions secure and unbreakable. The author believes that financial markets will have to develop new internal regulations, banks will have to adjust their style of business and the federal government will have to rethink the status of its monetary policy to keep control of the monetary base.
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Why Did Money Develop?
New Advances in Payment Systems
Why the Advances to get rid of Fiat Currency?
What is E- Money?
E-money and Government Regulation
E-money and Government Taxation
Conclusion
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"In the last thirty to forty years, major advances in payment systems and abilities have revolutionized the way most Americans and Europeans pay for goods and services. In the early 1950's, a new type of card emerged that enabled people to pay for goods and services without actually transferring any type of fiat currency or commodity, the Diners Club payment card. It was the first card that enabled individuals to pay for their lunch or dinner just by signing a piece of paper."
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Japanese Management, 1988.
Compares Japanese to American management. Discusses historical & cultural background, business-government relations, computers, competition, money, work ethics and employee-management relations.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 119.95
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" The purpose of this research is to examine the Japanese management system to see what makes it work and to compare their concepts with those of the United States.
Since World War II, Japan has discovered or developed an ability to grow, economically, with a speed that is unlikely to be surpassed in the next century. They may at that time have the largest gross national product in the world. Whether or not they will have a major influence on the politics and society of the 21st century remains to be seen.
The growth of Japan's GNP has been followed by the growth in other areas of Japanese life: scientific, technological, cultural, and religious. Therefore, if the Japanese want to exert world-wide influence they may have the power to do so (...)"
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Working Capital Management in Healthcare, 2005.
Examines the importance of having working capital management in the healthcare industry.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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To maintain a strong financial position the company's capital structure must be well organized to reduce the overall cost of capital. It is essential that proper management of the cash flow and investments are scrutinized on a constant basis. This paper shows that without a firm hand on the money going out and the money coming in, a company could find themselves without working capital, bad dept and an excess inventory. Everything that affects working capital, such as payables, receivables, equity, loans, inventory and investments must be controlled constantly. This paper examines how capital management in healthcare requires regular maintenance to be successful.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Capital Management
Importance in Healthcare
Cash and Investments
Managing Payables
Inventory Management
Investments
Conclusion
References
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"Ratios are important to a company and must be analyzed frequently. Comparing the ratios to that of other similar companies will reveal just where the organization stands in the business. There are two basic financial decisions a company must make before starting. While looking at the assets of an organization, the company will naturally lean towards investing in the positive net present value (NPV) projects. Once this is determined then a capital structure is created to fund the project."
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Practice Management, 2006.
Examines the management style of an architectural firm to find out why the company is losing money.
3,690 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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The architectural firm 'Priestley, Bacon and Upland' has been on the losing end for two consecutive years. The paper shows that while the firm may be having financial control problems, there may be underlying causes for financial instability of the firm. This paper addresses other concerns in order to accurately identify the root cause of the firm's financial losses, including time management, leadership, job satisfaction, motivation, organizational style and the like.
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"Delegating some important tasks to different departments will speed up the process. Information, materials, knowledge, and skills will be more focused. When the organization depends on a particular department for information, materials, knowledge, or skills, that department will hold power over the others. It also empowers individual employees. The employee in return will produce better output, which eventually leads to an increase in overall power for the company (Draft 2004)."
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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Systems, 2007.
This paper discusses the effectiveness of anti-money laundering (AML) systems employed by Switzerland and the United Kingdom as compared to the U.S.A.
9,860 words (approx. 39.4 pages), 37 sources, APA, $ 200.95
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This paper explains that the Financial Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF) was formed by the G-7 nations as an intergovernmental task force to examine money laundering trends, techniques and past AML actions and to develop new, more effective measures for implementation into anti-money laundering (AML) systems. The author points out that, although Switzerland and the U.K. have developed intricate AML systems as describe in this paper, the U.S.'s enforcement oriented AML system is the international leader. The paper recommends that AML systems could be strengthened by investigating and prosecuting money laundering activity in connection with every criminal offense, which is often associated with money laundering, such as terrorism, corruption and tax evasion This paper includes tables and graphs.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Definition of Money Laundering
Trends in Money Laundering
Anti-Money Laundering Systems: International Standards
History of the Development of Anti-Money Laundering Systems
Anti-Money Laundering Systems: The United Kingdom
Anti-Money Laundering Systems: Switzerland
The Future of Money Laundering and Anti-Money Laundering Systems
Switzerland vs. the U.K.: How Effective are Their AML Systems?
Appendix 1: Country Page - Switzerland, IBA Anti-Money Laundering Forum
Appendix 2: Country Page - the United Kingdom, IBA Anti-Money Laundering Forum
Appendix 3: FATF - The Forty Recommendations
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"It is important to understand past trends in methods for money laundering in order to predict and prevent the development of future methods. This is gained through an in-depth understanding of the prevalence and evolution of money laundering methods and their current and emerging trends. The identification of trends ensures that money laundering methods are understood and that action is taken to comprehend other key factors involved, such as context. Through its typologies effort, the FATF emphasized the identification and description of money laundering trends both at the worldwide level and on a more systematic basis."
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Electronic Money, 2008.
This paper discusses electronic money in relation to the traditional banking methods, analyzing Berndt Kempa's article "Money in an Electronic World".
2,619 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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The writer notes that in his enlightening article regarding electronic money, "Money in an Electronic World", Bernd Kempa argues that electronic funds are not likely to replace traditional money any time soon but that the role of the central bank in determining a country's monetary policy may be affected. The writer points out that the Kempa voices these concerns in closing his research in which he successfully illustrates the development of electronic funds and cash. The writer discusses that companies such as eBay and Amazon.com have turned the retail industry upside down and these two companies alone handle billions of dollars annually in electronic funds across international markets without ever handling physical currencies. Yet, the writer maintains that central banks will continue to determine monetary policy because the simple fact is that none of these new economy institutions or the electronic funds that accompany new business models creates money themselves. The writer concludes that they only move currency values that have been created via traditional channels.
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Author Analysis
Developments in Electronic Money
Conclusion
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"These observations are, while not being indicative of an impending catastrophe, somewhat alarming for economists who might be concerned with monetary policy at the national level. However, by raising such alarms, the author does not adequately support why he believes electronic funds might hold the potential to undermine such national economic and monetary policy when, in fact, all electronic funds originate first with the issuance of funds through traditional channels. No company that regularly operates in the financial markets, private or otherwise, has the ability to generate funds, whether electronic or otherwise, in any manner that supersedes the role or the oversight of the central banking systems."
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Project Management, 2004.
This paper describes the attributes and characteristics of project management.
2,115 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper explains that the project management process is divided into three major phases: Select, manage, and track. The author points out that money plays a crucial role in project selection, and the author presents elements of the financial analysis, which needs to be performed before a project is selected, such as the Net Present Value and the Internal Rate of Return. The paper stresses that the most important part of the management phase is managing the human resources and that, over the long period of the project, people will be fired, go on vacation, or migrate from one project to another.
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"The Select part of the process is perhaps one of the most important, because it sets the base for what is to come. This phase has two steps. The first one consists of building a large set of projects that the company believes will serve its strategic objectives. The question that a company should always ask itself is whether a project has a significant impact on the drivers it has established. The set of projects is usually done in a brainwashing manner, in the sense that each department will come up with a set of projects, significant for each department in part, the set being then analyzed at the company level. It is obvious that some of the projects that may be significant at a department level may subsequently prove less so at company level."
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Time Management, 2004.
Examines the importance of managing time efficiently in the running of an organization.
2,508 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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Time management has taken on strategic importance for organizations and corporations due to the value of money associated with the time. This paper examines time management tools and models, which assist organizations with the problem of completing tasks in the required time. It also discusses time management on an individual level.
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"Effective time management can be achieved if the tasks to be completed are listed alongside the material or resources that will be required to complete the task. It is a total waste of time to start working on a project without having the necessary tools to complete it and then having to go back and pick up the project at a later date. While the virtues of multitasking and completing a wide variety of projects is much sought after in organizations today, there is always a downside. Every time a worker picks up a new task, he or she may require a few minutes to review where they left off."
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