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Media Convergence as Consolidation to Recapture Readership, 2005.
The paper examines if media convergence will result in higher readership of newspapers.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper explores the topic of media convergence. It discusses the question whether or not convergence will allow newspapers to recapture their readership, or if their content will play a bigger factor. The paper argues that with the Internet and more, cheaper, alternative mediums, it is now much easier to have an active competition in contrast to previous newspaper monopolies. The competition allows for richer content that will attract more viewers away from traditional sources.
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"Newspapers in North America have been adopting an open strategy of convergence in recent years. Once the dominant news source, they have been overtaken by television and increasingly the Internet. Concerned with profit margins, they are moving ever further into the realm of television, cell phones, the Internet and other media. The goal of the newspapers is to recapture lost audiences. However, this paper will argue that it is not just alternative mediums of technology, but the content of the news that will ultimately determine their ability to recapture readership. In recent years newspaper readership has been on a decline, while recent decades have been marked by the consolidation of the newspaper industry into fewer hands."
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The Convergence-Divergence Debate in Business, 2004.
A critical analysis of the convergence-divergence debate in international management and human resource management and a consideration of globalisation critiques and alternative theories.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper examines how a critical issue in international and comparative human resource management (HRM) studies concerns the perception that ?globalisation? is creating convergence (or contingency) in business and industrial relations practices. It looks at how academic debate centres on the crucial argument of whether convergence is an increasing phenomenon, fuelled by globalisation, or, in reality, the opposite is true ? that national cultures and institutions are a unique force for perpetuating diversity and divergence. Consideration is given to contemporary sources that analyse the convergence-divergence debate in HRM and international management.
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"The convergence perspective originated from the work of Kerr et al (1960), which stated that organisations? use of functional specialisation would increasingly create a convergent dynamic for business ? leading to a common structuring of the workforce within and across countries, based on technological changes and work systems. Beardwell and Holden (2001) note the convergent similarities in car production plants worldwide, echoing the findings of Mueller and Purcell (1992), that see globalising forces as a key factor in converging operational and management processes. Ritzer (1998) also applies the convergent paradigm to his studies into fast-food businesses and society. ?The McDonaldization Thesis? illustrates the way multinationals use and perpetuate convergence in order to homogenise working practices, business processes and human resource management for increased economies of scale and competitive advantage."
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Consolidation Powers in African Governments, 2002.
An overview of the differing nature of power consolidation in various African countries and their impact on African politics.
3,400 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 124.95
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This paper will discuss the nature of power consolidation within the African countries of South Africa, Sierra Leon, Mali, Mozambique, Uganda, Zambia, and Kenya. By understanding the recent histories of the political institutions that are part of this general governmental strategy, we can see how they differ in policies that are part of the unity-based structures since the colonial demise that has commonly ruled them. The way they conduct government will be discussed, as well as the regimes that created these structures within the continent of African power and consolidation. By sectioning off the various countries in the study, we will be able to see how they differ and how they are changing the face of African politics today.
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Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (VIE), 2006.
This paper reviews an article by Thomas Ratcliffe 'To Consolidate or Not' in the "Journal of Accountancy" issue of December, 2005.
975 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper explains that, given the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, in January, 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation Brief No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, which provides guidance to CPAs and financial professionals in the consolidation of variable interest entities (VIE). The author points out that the article's main points define how to choose if a VIE should be consolidated into a given firm's financial statements, provide the definition of primary beneficiaries of a VIE as well as provide guidance on how to account for a joint venture's creation of a VIE as in the case of Dell Financial Services and CTI Group. The paper states that the complexities of consolidating VIEs will increase significantly over time as joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions become the fuel of industry consolidations in manufacturing specifically.
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"The author states the example of Dell Financial Services (DFS) and CIT Group (CIT), and the assignment of VIE consolidation to the former due to their role in the joint venture of assuming liability for losses. CIT acts as the financial intermediary that enables transactions between DFS and customers acquiring Dell products and services. Dell owns a 70% stake in CIT and had invested as of January 31, 2003 a total of $35M in its operations. The joint venture is structured such that losses generated by DFS are fully allocated to CIT, while network incomes are allocated 70% to Dell and 30% to CIT."
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Poem: Thomas Hardy's "The Convergence of the Twain", 2005.
This paper analyzer the poem "The Convergence of the Twain" by Thomas Hardy.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper explains that "The Convergence of the Twain" by Thomas Hardy reflects mankind's over confidence in ship building. The author points out society's arrogance reflected in the luxury and extravagance that the Titanic symbolized in her wreckage. The paper relates that in the sinking of the Titanic, Hardy presents a metaphysical yet morally challenging idea of human achievement in sea faring history.
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"This literary critique will seek to understand stanzas within the poem "The Convergence of the Twain" by Thomas Hardy. By analyzing stanza III, stanza X and stanza XI of this poem, one can realize possibly stronger clarity in composition in relating the idea of vanity within the Titanic's tragic sinking. In essence, this poem will be critically To glass the opulent The sea worm crawls--grotesque, slimed, dumb, indifferent" (Hardy 7-9) In this stanza the object of mirrors to glass the opulent appears to suggest that vanity mirrors of many of the wealthy patrons on-board the Titanic now reflect indignation and repulsion of luxury items. However, when discussing mirrors, one can also get images of deep-sea ocean reflections or the glassy movement of the 'victorious waters' over the ship."
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Convergence in Newspaper Marketing, 2005.
An examination attempting to understand the marketing strategy of convergence in the newspaper industry.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses the basis of convergence in newspapers as overwhelmed by the massive competition that such a large database of free information creates in this marketing strategy. The paper discusses the effectiveness of this marketing tool of advertising and suggests reasons why it may not be as effective as desired.
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"Mass Communications: Understanding the Marketing Strategy of Convergence in the Newspaper Industry In this mass communications study the marketing strategy of convergence will be analyzed within the scope of the modern newspaper industry. The growing information sources and efficiency of the Internet has been a marketing strategy for print newspaper companies that wish to find a broader audience base. The success of this approach has been varied in the manner in which newspapers market their articles and news sources. In essence, the extremely broad scope of information that is now available on the Internet is a problematic, yet marketable source for newspapers that wish to attract various readerships to their news articles and stories."
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Consolidation of LCL Transport Lots, 2005.
A look at the benefits of the consolidation of less-than-container load transport lots.
2,415 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This report discusses some advantages and disadvantages of consolidating less-than-container-load transport lots. Efficiency is the name of the game in our current global business spectrum. The paper explains that the world appears to have become smaller and a more universally connected body in the sense of trade between disparate cultures. Trade based globalization will continue to be one of the more significant trends that affects the world's economy in the future. The writer points out that a major reason for this is that western nations' consumption rates continue to boost the world's economy as demand continues to escalate to new record highs.
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Inbound and Outbound Logistics
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Shipping Documentation
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"These management systems help improve both the shipping and the inventory control processes within organizations by creating, eliminating or consolidating less-than-container-load transport lots. Multiple shipments of less than full loads are coordinated to meet at some location to be consolidated into a single complete shipment. Transportation management systems simplify this process and have been a part of the manufacturing world for decades. However, they systems were primarily used to manage outbound cargo shipments for business entities. Thus, with these transportation management systems, companies throughout the world were able to control their outbound planning, scheduling, manufacturing, inventory control and more including the various financial aspects of the businesses."
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Media Consolidation, 2002.
Examines the effects of current trend of media consolidation on the television industry and society.
947 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The mega-mergers of the media world in the past few years are a by product of economic change and a powerful agent of further transformations. As the 1980s began, there were about 50 companies that controlled most of the business in magazines, newspapers, radio, television, movies and books. By 1992, that number had dropped to 23 companies. This paper examines the effect of these mergers on news reporting, bias and questions how they affect free expression of speech. The paper shows that critics of these mergers emphasize that America's press has become largely one voice, representing not a broad range of diverse publics but a small and powerful minority.
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"The Federal Communications Commission is considering when and how to respond to a petition filed by the Newspaper Association of America (NAA) asking the regulatory agency to ease 25-year-old restrictions on newspapers owning television or radio stations in the same market.
If the FCC decides to lift the ban--put in place to ensure competition within markets--it could accelerate the consolidation of media outlets and enable marketers to buy advertising packages across formats.
The most frequently occurring frames were financial benefits to the companies involved and the mere size of the merger."
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Convergence and Concentration in Modern Media, 2006.
A media study examining the basis of media convergence in relation to how the current War in Iraq is being covered by American news agencies.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 3 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper explains that the basis for micro-marketing through website interaction and blogging help bring about a greater diversity in how advertising can be accomplished with media markets. The basis for a post-modern global community has been the driving force allowing for more community interaction and diversity. This form of advertising works within new modes of information that depend more on people and multi-cultural ways of communication, rather than the automaton of TV commercials and newspaper ads.
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"By realizing the depth and scope of the American military industrial complex, links can be made to the news agencies that support this agenda in journalistic reporting. In many ways, the use of pro-war propaganda is used to help news agencies to work adjacently within the government in supporting a biased form norm in news reporting."
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Globalization, Fractionalization and Convergence, 2005.
A look at the definition of these concepts in the context of mass communication.
1,511 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper first defines the concept of fractionalization, describes how it relates to the television, magazine, and radio industries and provides examples. It then gives an opinion regarding the effect of fractionalization both on the media and on society. Secondly, this work defines the concept of globalization, describes how it relates to the television, recording and film industries and provides examples. The following questions are answered of "What is the effect of globalization on the cultures of the world? What is the political effect of globalization? Who does it benefit? Who does it harm?". The answers are backed up with opinions on the subjects. Lastly, this work defines the concept of convergence, describes how it relates to the television, Internet and recording industries and then answers the questions of: "How would convergence affect our daily lives? Would it be positive or negative for our society?"
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I. Fractionalization and Its' Relation to Television, Magazine and Radio Industries
II. What is the Effect of Globalization on the Cultures of the World?
III. What is the Political Effect of Globalization?
IV. Who Does It Benefit/Harm?
V. Definition of Convergence
VI. How Would Convergence Affect Our Daily Lives?
VII. Would it be Positive or Negative for our Society?
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"There are inherent benefits naturally for societies integrating through sharing of knowledge however on a business level the smaller business are being ingested by the larger companies in the form of acquisitions that the small business owners are unfortunately giving in to. Globalization benefits business with lower costs and better supplies as well as more markets. The benefits to developing countries are in the form of the creation of jobs and tax revenues. Developed countries benefits are in relation to production increase, import/export as well as growth on a corporate level. Globalization has unfortunately affected wages lowering them while jobs are outsourced and there is evidence economic uncertainly due to globalization for many.
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While it is true that globalization does benefit bigger big business and promotes political agendas, as well it allow for sharing of knowledge in medicine and sustainability measures and other critical information. Globalization has been both positive and negative for today's society."
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IT Convergence, 2005.
A discussion of the implementation of an IT system in a company named Oticon.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This research assignment views different aspects of the convergence of information technology systems. Some features related to the convergence of technology into a company, namely Oticon, have also been viewed.
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I. Introduction to Information Technology Systems
II. Reply to Oticon Questions
III. Convergence of Information Technology Systems
IV. Conclusion
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"Information technology Systems or ITS can be defined as the computers and communications hardware and software, which are used to automate and supplement secretarial, managerial, and managing errands in businesses and large wide spread corporations (A Glossary of Computer and Communications Jargon). It is ?the use of hardware, software, services, and supporting infrastructure to manage and deliver information using voice, data, and video? (Policy and Planning)."
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The Convergence and Divergence of Managerial Values.
Reaction paper to the article, "Differences in Managerial Values: A Study of U.S., Hong Kong and PRC Managers," by Ralston, Gustafson, Cheung, and Terpstra.
875 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper describes the author's response to an article on managerial values, which analyzed and interpreted results of a study based on the convergence and divergence of managerial values in the United States, Hong Kong, and the People's Republic of China.
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"The article discussed the contrasting themes of convergence and divergence. The convergence approach proposes that managers in industrialized nations would embrace the attitudes and behaviors common to managers in other industrialized nations despite the numerous cultural differences. The divergence view proposes that individuals would retain diverse, culturally based values despite any economic and social similarities between their nations. The countries were chosen based on criteria defined in a previous study. The United States represented a capitalist business environment at the height of technological development. On the other extreme, the People's Republic of China represented a socialist legal and political system with communist origins. Serving as a link between these two extremes, was Hong Kong, with a well-developed financial system at the forefront of world commerce."
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Gleischaltung: Nazi Consolidation of Power, 2002.
Examining the process through which Hitler undermined the Weimar Republic and assumed control over Germany
1,230 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explores the Nazi consolidation of power, and the manner in which Hitler assumed control over Germany. It looks at the historical and political maneuverings of Hitler from the early 1930's and how his propaganda machine enabled him to enchant the German public, gain enough political power he needed to eventually overtake most of Europe.
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"Gleischaltung operated for the Nazis through opportunism and careful planning, through which the Nazi party was able to eventually gain power. The exploitation of the Reichstag fire to create the Reichstag fire decree allowed the creation of a conservative coalition and the creation of a broad support base through the existence of conservative activities, this broad support base allowed the implementation of the enabling law. Following the allowance of emergency decree the Nazis were able the suppress opposition and create inflammatory activities, further allowing the removal of opposition, culminating in the purge of the SA, and the adoption of Fuehrer upon the death of Hindenburg."
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Corporate Compliance - A Global Convergence, 2005.
An analysis of the global perspective on corporate governance with examples.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 9 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses the global trend towards ensuring corporate compliance of financial and accounting regulations. Recent measures in Australia, England and Canada as well as the United States are examined. Particularly Sarbanes-Oxley in the United States is examined with its corresponding influence on cost of compliance and convergence of IT and finance department functions.
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"The global perspective on corporate governance has evolved with the pace of globalization itself; and justifiably so. With the pace of global expansion and the increasingly complex integration of the world's major economies, corporate governance and oversight are necessary measures to ensure an equitable, level playing field for all participants in the global economy. As Tarantino points out, most of the world's major economies outside of the U.S. may view the Sarbanes-Oxley Act as a gross over reaction yet none would fail to observe that U.S. economic growth is generally outperforming Europe's major economies (2005). He goes on to say that: Forward-thinking public and private companies in the U.S. have taken a proactive approach to regulatory requirements to improve internal controls. They view them as a best practice that will increase their profitability and provide a strategic competitive advantage."
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The Consolidation and Dismantling of Authoritarian Rule in Mexico, 2001.
This paper compares the presidencies of Lazaro Cardenas and Carlos Salinas de Gortari in an effort to describe how the traditional ruling party of Mexico lost in the election of 2000.
5,590 words (approx. 22.4 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 135.95
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This paper is primarily a study of democratization. Its subject matter is Mexico and it traces how the Institutional Revolutionary Party consolidated its power over Mexican politics and how it lost this power in July 2000 with the election of Vicente Fox. It does this by examining the presidencies of Lazaro Cardenas and Carlos Salinas de Gortari. Both of these men wielded their power in such a way as to effect massive change in Mexico.
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"On July 2, 2000 an event unprecedented in Mexico?s 20th century electoral history occurred. The benign authoritarian rule of the Institutional Revolutionary Party ended when the candidate of the opposition PAN became Mexico?s garnered 43.4% of the vote. Francisco Labastida of the PRI won 36.8% of the vote. After a century of one-party rule, the PRI became a victim of its own reforms. The evolution of the Institutional Revolutionary Party, from the primary political player in Mexico to a vector for a reform and democratization is the result of the maneuverings of an extensive and eclectic succession of jefe maximos. These presidents have traditionally wielded the majority of power in Mexico. Whether or not a Mexican president will utilize his substantive powers to improve the lives of the Mexican populace depends on a rational political calculation. They must take into account the mood of the masses, the state of the economy, and international factors. Notably the two presidents who did the most to change the landscape of the Mexican polity did so not so much out of their own convictions, although in the case of Lazaro Cardenas that certainly played a part, but because of societal pressure. This paper will seek to answer two questions; how the PRI was able to remain in power for most of the last century and how democratization became a consequence of this power. In order to examine these questions fully, this analysis will focus on the sexenios, or six-year terms, of Lazaro Cardenas and Carlos Salinas de Gortari."
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