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Optimizing Performance, 2007.
This paper discusses the roles of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and steroids as they relate to the bodybuilder.
1,339 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The paper discusses how understanding the effects of dietary changes is important from nutritional, health, chemical and performance standpoints. The paper discusses how bodybuilders might mistakenly believe that all one needs is more protein, since protein increases muscle mass. The paper explains that carbohydrates provide the energy that is critical to the support of the body's growth processes and explains why the body also needs fats. The paper describes the dangers and side effects associated with steroid usage. The paper shows how unfortunately, most bodybuilders make these dietary and chemical modifications without the thought of long-term sustainability; too many are looking for the quick-fix.
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"Knowing how important that protein is to increasing muscle mass, some bodybuilders might mistakenly come to the conclusion that all one needs is more protein. This erroneous belief, coupled with the current anti-carb craze, makes it difficult to assert the importance of carbohydrate intake. Nonetheless, carbohydrate intake has a very real place in the diet of the competing bodybuilder with very real consequences for any regimen. Part of what has given carbohydrates a bad name for bodybuilders is the fact that increasing the level of carbohydrates has the effect of boosting the body's levels of the hormone insulin."
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Building a High Performance Team, 2005.
A look at what is necessary to build a team that performs optimally as a unit, and together with other teams in the business operation.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper reviews what it means to be part of a group or a team in a business environment and how the individuals in the group or team work together, as well as how that group or team functions and coordinates with other groups and/or teams within the business as a whole. This paper discusses the necessary actions when building a team that will function well collectively, and with other teams in the organization.
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"In business, it is not enough to have a group, or even groups, of employees. To have a successful organization, it is necessary for those groups to operate as part of the whole. These groups must work toward the same goal, both with the group members they are assembled with, and also with the other groups within the organization. This paper is intended to discuss the process of building a team that will function well both internally and externally, with other teams in the organization. Groups and Teams Defined What is the difference between a group and a team? Both words are used to describe a collection of people, after all. According to Dictionary.com, the word "group" is defined as "an assemblage of persons or objects gathered or located together; an aggregation," of which may or may not be related to each other in some way (2005a)."
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Developing, Monitoring, and Improving Performance Measures, 2003.
Through use of example, discusses effective performance measures and management systems.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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Uses the army as an example for developing and deploying effective performance measures and management systems in an organization. Included in the discussion is a set of methodologies and processes that assist organizations to effectively plan, measure, analyze, and optimize business performance.
Introduction
Establishing and Updating Performance Measures
Establishing Accountability for Performance
Gathering and Analyzing Performance Data
Reporting and Using Performance Information
Conclusion
References
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"Developing and deploying an effective performance measurement and management system is the key to maintaining a high-performance organization (Gore 2). In fact, many executives today will say that business performance management is the next generation of business intelligence. It is about responding quickly to markets that were once more predictable."
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Optimizing the People Contribution, 2002.
Clarifies the need for exceptional human resourcing in a fictional company.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper explores the fictional company of "Bank It" as a means of showing how the human resources department of the company has the incentive to better provide new management strategies - and thus success - over the product itself. The paper takes the format of a report that recommends an action plan to management.
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Optimizing the Life of the Developmentally Disabled Individual, 2005.
A thorough look at the advantages and disadvantages of residential placement vs. home care in regard to the mentally disabled.
5,387 words (approx. 21.5 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 132.95
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This paper explores the advantages and disadvantages of both home care and residential placement where the developmentally disabled individual is concerned. The analysis is based upon the assumption that any decision as to placement must be made with reference to specific circumstances pertaining to the individual case and takes the position that residential placement is a viable option, which may sometimes be discounted due to feelings and psychological concerns of the caregiver, as opposed to an objective consideration of what is in the best interests of the client. The analysis also takes into consideration the fact that, "There is a growing recognition for the need to move beyond a system that is still organized around programs and professionally driven to one that is truly a part of the community" (Simon et. al, 2001, p. 88) within residential programs.
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Residential vs. Home Care
Residential Placement Is Not "Institutionalization."
The Place of the Disabled Is within the Community
Conclusion
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"In terms of severity of disability, it is almost self-evident that the greater the severity, the greater will be the pertinence of arguments in favor of residential placement as opposed to home care, and vice versa. In many residential settings, "People with lower assessed adaptive behavior have been found to be unoccupied for the majority of the time" (Jones et. al, 2001, p. 345). This analysis will for the most part assume a moderate to severe but educable category of disability in regard to which both home and residential placement alternatives would be relevant."
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Optimism, 2006.
An analysis of the impact of optimism on quality of life and patient outcome.
5,269 words (approx. 21.1 pages), 29 sources, MLA, $ 130.95
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This paper examines the relationship between optimism and resiliency and quality of life as reported by patients with chronic or debilitating illnesses. The researcher engages in a qualitative examination of the literature currently available with respect to optimism and patient outcomes. An analysis of the current literature available shows that optimism and resilience are related to each other in several ways. Much of the literature reviewed supports the hypothesis that optimism results in greater resilience and quality of life. It concludes that at this time, however, there is little evidence supporting the notion that optimism itself may result in improved disease outcomes. It also suggests that optimism is a dispositional attribute that may be inherent in a patient and how there is adequate evidence supporting training for healthcare professionals to encourage optimistic attitudes in patients. These ideas and more are explored in greater detail in the paper.
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Abstract
Introduction
Purpose
Search and Focus Strategies
Literature Review
Optimism and Patient Outlook
Can Optimism/Resiliency Be Taught?
Summary of Research Findings
Practice Implications
Conclusions
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"Many researchers confirm that patient attitudes including pessimism and optimism influence health related outcomes (Lyons, et. al, 354). Lyons et. al, (2004) conducted a study examining the long term effects of patient attitude on health in a group of Parkinson's patients. The study showed that optimism and pessimism by the caregiver of a patient can negatively or positive affect their outcome. The study participants concluded that optimism played a role in predicting the magnitude of patient problems after treatment. The authors suggest that nurses and clinicians play an important role in patient outcome. They can intervene and affect quality of life positively by displaying an optimistic attitude early in patient care treatment (Lyons, et. al, 354). From this research study one may also conclude that optimism is a learned or behavioral trait, as it may be influenced not only by patient beliefs but by the attitudes of caregivers."
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Optimism, Quality of Life and Patient Outcome, 2006.
A research paper examining whether optimism benefits patients.
5,258 words (approx. 21.0 pages), 29 sources, APA, $ 130.95
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This study examines the relationship between optimism and resiliency and quality of life reported by patients with chronic or debilitating illnesses. The paper engages in a qualitative examination of the literature currently available with respect to optimism and patient outcomes. The paper also examines whether patients can learn to adopt optimistic mindsets that may contribute to an improved quality of life. Much of the literature reviewed supports the hypothesis that optimism results in greater resilience and quality of life but the paper concludes that, at this time, there is little evidence supporting the notion that optimism itself may result in improved disease outcomes.
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Abstract
Introduction
Purpose
Search and Focus Strategies
Literature Review
Optimism and Patient Outlook
Can Optimism/Resiliency be Taught?
Summary of Research Findings
Practice Implications
Conclusion
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"Support for optimism as a mode for improving quality of life is abundant. Lyons, et. al (2004) confirms that optimism may influence the quality of life for patients with Parkinson's. Further the researcher concludes that optimism and pessimism may reflect the attitudes of clinicians dealing with patients. Clinicians that are more optimistic about a patient's outcome and quality of life typically work with patients that are more optimistic (Lyons, et. al, 2004). Interestingly enough, clinicians that have negative perceptions of a patients' outcome are more likely to work with patients that realize a poor quality of life. Studies like this definitely support the idea that optimism and pessimism both are traits that can not only be learned, but shared from one person to the next."
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Optimal Contract, 2002.
This paper discusses the optimal contract as an effective tool for resolution of conflicting objectives.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper explains the idea that an organization is a consortium of multiple stakeholders who operate with conflicting objectives.The author studies the role of optimal contract as a possible effective tool that ensures the smooth functioning of contrasting values in a firm. This paper uses the principal-agent framework, which helps in understanding the values of both sides and shows how one side helps the other in achieving their end objectives by granting them their mean objectives through optimal contract system.
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Radisson's Revenue Optimization Program, 2008.
An analysis of the Radisson Hotel Group's revenue optimization program (ROPE).
1,015 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper analyzes the Radisson's marketing of two things: their revenue optimization program (ROPE) and their hotels. It discusses the reasons for the two-fold advertisements and the benefits this will provide for the corporation and their clientele. The paper concludes by providing recommendations regarding the program utilized by the Radisson Hotel Group.
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Costs, Benefits and Implementation
Processes
Casualties in Overbooking
Revaluations
Recommendation
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"It would be the recommendation of the Country Inn and Suite to participate in the program utilized by the Radisson Hotel Group. This could only lead to beneficial information being gained and would inevitably create improved pricing and property decisions. However, a strong emphasis must be maintained in the initial stages of the project to make sure that educational factors for the current staff are understood and that customer support at Radisson will be readily available."
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Optimism and Stress Management, 2002.
Explores the connection between optimism and physical health, especially the immune system.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper presents cognitive restructuring and biofeedback/heart rhythm therapy techniques as possible tools for "teaching optimism" to people with high stress levels or stress-related medical problems.
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Query Optimization in Oracle 10g and MS SQL 2005, 2006.
A discussion regarding database query optimization and the latest software available.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 3 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper considers Oracle 10g and MS SQL 2005 in relation to how they approach query optimization. Using essentially the language each company uses to describe its own products, the paper attempts to determine how the databases define a search space, estimate costs, determine an algorithm and construct a query plan. The paper concludes that both product take approaches are consistent with their target market.
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"Query Optimization is one of the most important features of a database, as it determines how quickly and accurately data is retrieved and at what cost to operating resources. It is a difficult problem for any database architect to solve and one of the first that must be considered as new products are built. This paper will consider the query optimization features of two leading databases: Oracle 10g and MS SQL 2005, also called Yukon. After providing a general view of what problems must be solved in query optimization strategies, and the general relevant features of the databases in question, the paper will compare the approaches taken by each of these products in their efforts to provide useful queries that don't tax users with undue decision-making burdens or long response times."
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Optimal Capital Structure, 2002.
This research examines the theory of optimal capital structure, explaining it as the composition of the liabilities and stockholders? equity side of a firm?s balance sheet.
2,103 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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An examination of the theory of optimal capital structure. Emphasis is placed on the conflict between the traditional approach to the assessment of the role of capital structure and that of the MM theory holding that capital structure is irrelevant in a perfect capital market. The literature indicates that the jury is still out on the question of the relevance of capital structure to stockholders? value.
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"Some theorists contend that a firm?s optimal capital structure is that combination of debt and equity at which agency costs are minimized. Agency costs are the incremental costs associated with having an agent make decisions for a principal. Within the context of this consideration of the determination of optimal capital structure, management is an agent, while stockholders are the principals. Other theorists point out, however, that, while issuing debt typically produces positive outcomes for firms, the determination of an optimal capital structure for a firm is a dynamic process that, in addition to agency costs, must account for the effects of both corporate and personal income taxes, potential bankruptcy costs, transaction costs, and the degree of control over a firm?s investments that will be delegated by stockholders to the firm?s management (Brealey & Myers, 1996)."
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The Benefits of Optimism on Health, 2008.
A study of how feeling optimistic might benefit your health.
2,135 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This paper presents research studies that show that people who are optimistic will feel better about themselves and the world around them; which in turn correlates to better health. The author continues to review the five mechanisms by which optimism might promote good health. There is also a case study on the correlation of good health to two of the mechanisms (Larsen & Buss, 2008).
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"Optimists tend to have external, unstable and specific explanations for the bad events that they undergo. In other words, the optimist understands that the situation could not have been avoided, and does not apply the "misfortune" to account of other flaws or mishaps in his life. Pessimists, however, tend to blame unfortunate events on internal, stable and global explanations. Optimism and pessimism are now seen as traits that people possess as parts of their personality on which they differ. Optimists do not believe that they influence the events in their lives, but rather the outcomes to the events; pessimists tend to assume a helpless attitude, believing that bad events will have long lasting effects on many aspects of their lives (Larsen & Buss, 2008).
"In the realm of psychology, there are four main definitions outlined in the text of what optimism actually is, but only three will be discussed here. We already established that according to the attributional style, "...the optimism construct...refers to the explanatory style for bad events being to blame on stable, global, and internal causes." The term dispositional optimism has been offered by Scheier and Carver, and basically says that optimists believe that they will have success in more areas of their life than they will not have success in. Self-efficacy, another form of optimism, is the belief that one can achieve a desired outcome by simply performing the acts necessary for the results (Larsen & Buss, 2008)."
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"Candide" - Optimism vs. Reality, 2004.
Discusses how the story of "Candide" by Voltaire deals with irrational ideas taught to Candide about being optimistic versus realistic, as seen by the rest of the world.
1,403 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper examines how Candide learns to become his own person, to accept life for what it has to offer, and that not everything has to be analyzed to decide whether or not it was good or bad. It discusses how, in this way, Candide can be an example to all those who read his story.
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"Francois-Marie Arouet De Voltaire's Candide is a novel written in 1759 containing many conceptual ideas yet, at the same time, is exaggerated. Voltaire offers sad events that are veiled with jokes and witticism. The story itself presents a unique outlook on life. The story deals with irrational ideas taught to Candide about being optimistic rather than realistic as the rest of the world. The most significant theme presented throughout the story is optimism. Out of every ill-fated situation in the story, his philosopher-teacher advises Candide, the main character, that everything in the world happens for the best. He advises that private misfortunes contribute to the general good. The more misfortunes that occur, the more people find that all is well (Voltaire 16). Pangloss, the philosopher, states that everything has a purpose and things that occur are always for the best. Whenever something unfortunate occurs while Candide is growing up, Pangloss turns the situation around and identifies the good in it."
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Sports Massage, 2007.
This paper explores massage therapy for athletic performance.
2,196 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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The paper explains that massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, aimed at normalizing these tissues. The paper looks at the origin of modern, scientific massage therapy and the many benefits derived. The paper discusses the mechanics of sports massage, its three forms and its actual application. The paper examines aspects of an excellent sports or athletic performance and concludes that massage therapy enhances optimal athletic performance.
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Massage Therapy and its Beginnings
Benefits
Sports Massage
Mechanics
Origin, Three Forms
Applications
Spa Treatments
Aspects of Excellent Athletic Performance
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"Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, aimed at normalizing these tissues (Greene). It consists of manual techniques of applying fixed or movable pressure, holding or causing body movement. It is one of the oldest health care practices, dating back to more than 4,000 years as evidenced by Chinese medical records. .Western health care records, at least since the time of Hippocrates in the fourth century, referred to it. Hippocrates is the Father of Medicine. The origin of modern, scientific massage therapy is traced to Per Henrik Ling, a Swede, in the 18th century."
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