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"A Passion or Excellence" by Tom Peters and Nancy Austin, 1991.
A critical analysis of the work on successful management, emphasizing common sense, customer relations, innovation and leadership.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 1 source, $ 79.95
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"A Passion for Excellence by Tom Peters and Nancy Austin seeks to advance the work begun in the book, In Search of Excellence, which Tom Peters co-wrote in 1982. The approach is similar. The authors present their observations, and punctuate these with anecdotes from business and industry, using real company names and real individuals' names. This research examines the thrust of A Passion for Excellence and evaluates its usefulness as a guide to management in the 1990s.
A Passion for Excellence is divided into five sections: common sense, customers, innovation, people and leadership. The fact that the book begins with a section on common sense is no accident, but rather careful planning on the part of the authors. In fact, they hold that the common sense advice they give apparently isn't so common, "or more would practice it" (4)."
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Tom Peters, 2002.
A book review on Tom Peter's Seminar.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper evaluates this book and sees it as a great investment and a great savings over his live two thousand dollar seminars.
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"Thriving On Chaos: Handbook For A Management Revolution" (Tom Peters), 1993.
Examines business prescriptions for a turbulent world, loving change and building new systems.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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"This study will provide a review of Tom Peters' Thriving on Chaos: Handbook for a Management Revolution, focusing on the three major points the author is trying to express to the reader: prescriptions for a world turned upside-down, learning to love change (a new view of leadership at all levels), and building systems for that upside-down world.
The basic argument of Peters in this book is that the world of business, of sales, of management, requires a drastic response in the face of dire threats from without and within. The world inside business and outside has undergone a fundamental revolution, everyone knows that, and yet few are visionary enough to come up with appropriate responses, and few are willing to take the drastic action needed to meet effectively these drastic changes."
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"In Search of Excellence" by John Peters and Robert Waterman, 1992.
A summary of the study of elements of successful and innovative American companies.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, $ 63.95
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"Some companies are successful ongoing concerns that offer stockholders or owners reasonable returns. Other companies are initially successful, but unable to sustain that success over the long term. But there are some companies which stand out from their peers in terms of their success. These are the excellent companies that Tom Peters and Robert Waterman examine in their book, In Search of Excellence.
When conducting their research, the authors looked at 62 American companies. Business professionals, consultants, members of the business press and business academics were asked to contribute their nominations for excellent and innovative companies. The authors divided the companies into categories based on industry, then imposed financial requirements as well in order to ensure that the companies selected were truly excellent.
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Saint Peter and the Saint Peter's Basilica, 2008.
This paper discuses Saint Peter, his deeds and the architecture and symbolism of Saint Peter's Basilica.
2,230 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper explains that the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome reflects the acts of Saint Peter, serves as a model for all the great Churches in Italy and provides a deep historical and religious framework for Christianity. The author points out that Saint Peter is one of the most significant icons of the New Testament. The paper notes that the first Basilica of Saint Peter, finalized in 324 and which was designed in the form of a cross, became worn through the ages and reconstruction was inevitable. The author explains that reconstruction of the new Saint Peter's Basilica, begun in 1503, involved Donato Bramante, who implemented a Greek style cross design, followed by Antonio da Sangallo, who added the Baroque features to the interior, Michelangelo, who contributed his awesome dome, and Bernini, who designed in 1667 the square directly outside the Basilica.
Table of Contents:
Saint Peter's Profile
The Deeds of Saint Peter
Saint Peter's Burial
History of Saint Peter's Basilica
Architecture of Saint Peter's Basilica
The Deeds of Saint Peter Reflected in Architecture
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"Jesus christened Peter with the name, Cephas. In translation, Cephas means 'The Rock'. The inference of this name clearly describes the role that Saint Peter played as a primary leader during Jesus' life. As a disciple, Peter witnessed a great deal of miracles and promoted the salvation of Christianity through example. Along with apostles James and John, Saint Peter remained close to Jesus and advised him on many issues. Peter was present for many of Jesus' trials and miracles, documented as the main apostle at Jesus' transfiguration, the revival of Jairus's daughter from the dead and the Agony of the Garden of Gathsemane."
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Character Development of Uncle Tom in "Uncle Tom's Cabin", 1999.
1,425 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 47.95
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This paper addresses the character of Uncle Tom in Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and how Tom is an example of how the author viewed the role of the diligent and loyal slave during the pre-Civil War era.
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"In Search of Excellence": Company Analysis, 2002.
A company analysis based on the criteria of "In Search of Excellence" by T.J. Peters and R.H. Waterman.
1,615 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper analyzes the company Jurox in light of the eight attributes listed as characteristics of ?excellent? companies as quoted in the book "In Search of Excellence" by T.J. Peters and R.H. Waterman. These attributes are: a bias for action; closeness to the customer; autonomy and entrepreneurship; productivity through people; a hands-on, value-driven approach; sticking to the purpose; a simple form with lean staff and simultaneous loose-tight properties. It evaluates how Jurox fulfills each attribute in turn and concludes that company is partly ?excellent? but needs improvement in some aspects.
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"The second characteristic of an ?excellent? company is that they are close to the customer. Jurox has this approach with customer satisfaction one of the major targets. The company is also focused on developing relationships with customers. This involves an information technology customer service system that records details about the customers. Customer service staff are trained in communication and relationship building so that relationships can develop. The customer service staff, as well as taking orders, ask for feedback about the products and service. The customer service staff are also trained in marketing and part of their job is to provide information from the customer to the marketing department."
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Business Excellence and Quality, 2008.
An examination of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) excellence model.
2,052 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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The paper reviews relevant peer-reviewed and scholarly literature concerning opinions and recommendations for improving business excellence through the pursuit of corporate quality. The paper examines the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) excellence model that ensures the customer's opinion of quality remains the focus of the organization. The paper discusses how leadership must commit to a continual evaluation and improvement of the people, products and processes it uses to provide customers with a quality-based experience.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background
EFQM Excellence Model
Small Organizations
Mid-size Organizations
Large Organizations
Conclusion
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"A major factor in a customer's perception of value is the sense of quality they experience. Quality has an impressive lineage dating back to the Pyramids of antiquity. Egyptian builders exemplified many of today's best quality practices: results oriented, customer focused, and constancy of purpose focused on processes and facts. Providing quality products has remained constant through the ages. Medieval guilds produced lasting, reliable products. Their apprentice programs ensured proprietary trade secrets were passed down only to the competent. Strict performance standards were achieved before the title "Master Craftsman" was bestowed. Quality suffered during the Industrial Revolution when lower unit cost became the focus. Then and now, customers demand better quality. Inferior products lose market share. Yet, more than market share can be lost when product quality suffers."
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Michael Rachlis' "Prescription for Excellence", 2005.
This paper reviews Michael Rachlis' book "Prescription for Excellence: How Innovation Is Saving Canada's Health Care System".
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper points out Michael Rachlis' economic position in his book "Prescription for Excellence: How Innovation Is Saving Canada's Health Care System". The author discusses that Rachlis believes that He Canada's health care system can be through innovation and organization. The paper is opposed to privatization of the health care system.
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"Michael Rachlis in "Prescription for Excellence: How Innovation Is Saving Canada's Health Care System" argues that publicly funded health insurance systems need not be privatized to realize economies of scale or needed cost savings; instead Rachlis calls for the spread of innovation and the elimination of dependence upon emergency room care among other primary strategies in the effort to reform the public health system while improving access or resource deployment. Rachlis' perspective is that Canadians are opposed to so-called market medicine."
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"Nancy Drew" vs. "Sweet Valley High", 2004.
Compares and contrasts Carolyn Keenan's "Nancy Drew" and Francine Pascal's "Sweet Valley High".
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the conception of teenage life presented in Keenan's "Nancy Drew" series and Pascal's "Sweet Valley High". More specifically, the paper considers the sibling relationship, as well as the relationship between parent and child.
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"Between the time that Carolyn Keene penned the "Nancy Drew" series and Francine Pascal wrote her "Sweet Valley High" books, our society underwent many changes, including a rethinking of the family unit and increasing pressure on adolescents. More importantly the young adult readers that both Keene and Pascal intended as their audience changed significantly. As a result of their different social contexts, the two series present distinct views of adolescent life. Yet, both Keene and Pascal aim to teach young adult readers about life and relationships within their respective worlds..."
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Baldrige Health Care Criteria for Performance Excellence, 2008.
A review of the application of the Baldrige health care criteria for performance excellence.
2,850 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 84.95
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The paper relates the origin of the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award (MBQA) award and the reason why it was instituted. It explains that the award is named after the quality-conscious man who served as US Secretary of Commerce 1981-1987 , and was established to recognize companies that demonstrate the highest possible level of excellence in their overall performance. The paper discusses the criteria necessary to qualify for the award and notes that the goal is to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, in order to yield positive business results.
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"The specific goals of the award's creation were to (1) promote an awareness of the importance of quality to competitiveness, (2) increase understanding about the level of quality required to achieve world-class recognition, and (3) foster the sharing of information about quality by world-class organizations. These goals are further advanced by requiring the award winners to communicate their quality strategies. The MBNQA examination criteria comprise seven functionally related major categories and 32 subcategories. A point allocation scheme emphasizes various categories and subcategories according to their relative contribution to the overall quality level of an organization. Examiners assess an organization's current quality practices and award points that reflect the organization's quality strengths and weaknesses in each of the seven categories."
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Racial Reputations for Academic Excellence, 2007.
This paper examines why Asian-Americans and American Jews have a reputation for academic excellence.
1,601 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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The paper discusses the roots of Asian-Americans' and American Jews' reputation for academic success. The writer examines classroom, family and societal contributors to their academic excellence. The paper focuses on the parental beliefs about education and their emphasis on academic studies.
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Introduction
Class Effort
Parental Involvement
Family Rules
The Wars
Conclusion
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"Society has dealt with stereotypes since the beginning of time. Whether those stereotypes were racially, ethnically or otherwise motivated they have continued to pervade the mindset of those who coexist on earth. One prevalent stereotype in America is the idea that Asian Americans and American Jews have a reputation for academic excellence. It is such a strong believe in American society that one highly desirable magnet high school in the nation required Asian applicants to score higher on entrance exams than any other race to obtain a space in the school. While stereotypes are often wrong or founded in untruths, the reputation of Asian Americans and American Jews for academic excellence can be traced to cultural beliefs and tradition within the race."
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Professor John F. Peters and the Yanomami, 2002.
This paper examines the life and anthropological studies of Professor John F. Peters.
2,040 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper, written in biographical form, discusses the encounters of Professor Peters in the Yanomami. It explores his meeting and integrating with various tribes, such as the Xilixana. This paper further shows how he started off as a missionary of sorts and how after becoming so involved with the tribes that he gained a respect for their cultures and way of life and how it changed his intentions.
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"Professor John F. Peters recently retired from department of Sociology and Anthropology, Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. John spent most of his youth in the forests of British Columbia. After a year at the University of British Columbia where he studied linguistics and cultural studies, John decided to pursue his avocation?the study of aboriginal, indigenous tribes of South America. He joined a ?un?evangelical mission society in Brazil. He studied Portuguese and lived with the Xilixana tribe of the Yanomami. During his mission service, he married and had children; he continued his education via correspondence courses in anthropology at the University of British Columbia and the University of Oregon. In 1967, John, along with his family, returned to the USA to complete his studies. He completed his education leading up to a doctorate in Sociology. As a faculty at Wilfrid Laurier University, his main research focused on family, ethnicity and social change. John Peters returned to the Yanomami several times for research leading up to the book ?Life Among the Yanomami? (Peters, 1998)."
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Theories of Language Acquisition: Peters, Chomsky, and Brown, 1999.
An assessment and description of the different aspects of the Peters' Chomsky's and Brown's theories in detail and opinions on which theory proves to be the most successful and credible based on research.
2,706 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, $ 81.95
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"How does a child begin to speak? Why? These are questions that many linguists set out to answer as they explore the world of language acquisition. Three credible linguists, Ann M. Peters, Noam Chomsky, and Roger Brown, all have different opinions and theories of language acquisition. All of them address influences, grammar, and patterns of speech in their theories, but in different contexts. Chomsky believes it is genetic, Peters believes it is totally up to the environment, and Brown believes it is due to positive reinforcement and trial and error. All three theories are credible and have provided great insight into the ways children do acquire language. Language acquisition is a widely researched topic, and will continue to have new theories evolve as long as children keep talking. This paper assesses and describes different aspects of each linguists? theory in detail and offers the author?s opinion on which theory proves to be the most successful and credible based on reasearch."
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Nancy Folbre?s ?The Invisible Heart: Economics and Family Values?, 2004.
This paper reviews Nancy Folbre?s ?The Invisible Heart: Economics and Family Values?, which discusses how families are adversely affected by today?s economics.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper explains that there is a conflict in our society between the economics of supply and demand and family values. The author points out that Folbre feels the problems of the welfare system are a direct result of the government?s lack of providing care for its citizens. The paper relates that, originally, school schedules were established in the days when farm families needed children to help with crops; but, today, this model is nothing more than an example of economic inefficiency.
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"The economic value of care giving has never been established and remains undervalued. So how do women who are the traditional caregivers move out of that role without feeling guilty because they are not living up to their familial obligations? There must be mutual responsibility when both parties maintain careers or work to enhance the quality of family life and maintain standards of living."
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