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Performance Standards and Guidelines, 2006.
An analysis of performance standards and guidelines in the medical field.
2,427 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This paper assesses the use of performance indicators within the medical field. The paper provides a general overview of what is currently being used. The paper then evaluates the positives and negative of these current systems. The paper concludes by discussing possible improvements in performance in the medical field.
Outline:
Standard I: Quality of Practice
Standard II: Professional Practice Evaluation
Standard III: Education
Standard IV: Ethics
Standard V: Collaboration
Standard VII Resource Utilization
IV. Technology
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"Health care performance indicators have been developed by different local and international medical organisations such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the Health Care Financing Administration in North America. The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. for example, has developed guidelines for nurses. These guidelines focus on how they are to perform their duties and responsibilities. Guidelines are based on current practices in the field, along with published data about it. Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice are divided into Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance. These standards, based on the American Nurses Association (ANA) format, have been structured to be all-inclusive. They allow for the evaluation of all levels of nursing care provided in a variety of settings and describe the collaborative nature of gastroenterology, hepatology, and endoscopy practice. (sgna ,2005) These standards could assist in making sure the patients receive care from knowledgeable and skilled nurses and they are receiving the necessary attention they ought to have (Smith 2001)."
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Standard and Non-Standard Language, 2007.
An analysis of the issues surrounding the use of standard and non-standard language varieties in education.
1,908 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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The paper attempts to determine the place of standard and non-standard varieties of English in education. It examines how the study of language attitudes has a long history that has expanded across several decades and social scientific disciplines and how it recognises that language is a powerful social force that does more than convey intended referential information. The paper also looks at how a "standard" English has developed over the years and how it has been dictated by association with the social group with the highest degree of power, wealth and prestige.
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"By the 16th century a specific form of English used mainly by the government, and among the most educated, had surfaced and the standardisation of its written form was later encouraged by the development of the printing press. Regional dialects which possessed their own distinctive grammar, vocabulary and accent, continued to be spoken by all classes of society until their rapid decline in the 19th century. The main reason for this decline was related to issues such as geographical mobility, the spread of education, and the mass-readership press. Meanwhile, a standard form of accent, now known as 'received pronunciation' (RP) had emerged and by around 1900 this form, or one very close to it and containing only a few small markers of one's local accent, had come to be widely recognised as the form indicative of 'educatedness' (Honey, 1983)."
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Technology and Ethical Guidelines, 2007.
This paper discusses the use of technology to define ethical guidelines.
1,295 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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In this article, the writer points out that the use of technologies to set and manage ethical standards is accelerating in companies globally, mainly as a result of the burgeoning growth of all forms of Internet communication including e-mail, voice mail, instant messaging, blogging and web surfing. Further, the writer notes that the use of technologies is having a direct impact on the cultures of companies today, with many cultures becoming much more transparent as a result. The writer maintains that many of the companies using technologies to monitor and, at times, enforce ethical standards and guidelines find that the span of control needs to be a flexible one.
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"The foundational elements of AUP programs however must first be defined from the core mission statement and values of a company. Often the rapid growth of technologies for communicating with the outside world force companies to define their core mission statements to make them more aligned with the rapidity and scope of changes occurring in their external environments. A prime example of this would be a manufacturing company changing from a mission statement of being the leader in a specific region of the U.S. to being a global leader. This shift in mission statement has an immediate and significant impact on the definition of an AUP and the technologies used to measure, monitor, and modify direction based on the needs of customers and the alignment of internal resources to respond to them."
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Safety Guidelines in the Airline Industry, 2005.
The goal of this well-researched paper is to stress the importance of recognizing and removing potential safety hazards in both the airline industry and the military.
2,190 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper details the standard safety guidelines that must be followed by both the airline industry and the military, as set forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The writer examines the goals of OSHA and the FAA which is to ensure the safety and well-being of America's workers by regulating and enforcing specific standards, providing training and education while also encouraging constant improvements of safety standards in the workplace. This paper discusses the various areas of employment in the aviation industry including baggage handlers, forklift drivers and general ground crews. This paper also details the types of safety and health risks in the industry which include: Dangerous carbon dioxide levels, electrocution, vehicle injuries, ramp operation incidents as well as disruptive passengers. This paper discusses an incident in which two general ground workers died due to carbon monoxide poisoning, while refueling their vehicles. This paper also examines the various differences in the safety guidelines between the military and the airline industry as well as the logic behind the differences.
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"Baggage handling can cause back injuries. Many times employees lift heavy baggage, which can eventually take its toll on airline workers. In addition, electrocution can occur on the flight line. For example, one man got electrocuted while he repaired airport runway lights. He was a 54-year old certified electrician of an electrical contracting company. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), SARS is a viral respiratory illness caused by a corona virus, called SARS-associated corona virus (SARS-CoV). SARS was first reported in Asia in 2003. Over the next few months the illness spread to more than two dozen countries in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, before the SARS global outbreak of 2003 was contained (CDC, 2005). This disease is important for airline employees to become aware of and to learn proper safety measures to assist in avoiding such a disease from occurring, as it can be fatal."
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Standards-Based Classroom, 2006.
A discussion regarding the advantages of a standards-based classroom versus a traditional classroom.
2,045 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper outlines the key features of the standards-based classroom. The paper begins by defining the traditional versus standards-based classroom, highlighting the features of the standards-based classroom and then provides an overview of the key components of a standards-based classroom. The paper concludes that a standards-based classroom provides more individual learning opportunities for students in contemporary society.
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Abstract
Introduction
Standards-Based Classroom Defined
Benefits Standards-Based Classroom
Components of Standards-Based Classroom
Conclusions/Recommendations
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"This includes grasping firm knowledge and understanding of the role technology plays not only in education, but also in every day living. Teachers are becoming increasingly aware of the implications technology has on student's achievement but also their teaching and curriculum development. More and more educational facilities are encouraging teachers to participate in elective and continuing education classes that highlight technology and promote emphasis on technological learning in the classroom. Teachers are more and more learning that technology can be an efficient tool for designing unique and individual curriculums that attend to the need of individual students but also enable more efficient monitoring, assessment and evaluation of student achievement in the classroom and outside the classroom (Ernst, Peterson & Taylor, 2005). "
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Performance Appraisals, 2007.
An analysis of the major issues relating to the use of performance appraisals by human resource management.
1,039 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses the utilization of performance appraisals within human resource management. The paper discusses what should be included in performance appraisals and when and why they should be used. The paper stresses the importance of following guidelines to use performance appraisals and suggest that improperly used, they can demotivate employees and cause them to seek better employment opportunities elsewhere.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
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"Every person is, of course, unique, and people recognize intuitively when others are faking it when it comes to individual and intimate exchanges such as performance appraisals. In this regard, Kennedy and Dresser (2001) report that, "We don't come to the appraisal process with the same expectations. Each of us brings our own set of values and beliefs, with resulting differences in what we deem acceptable, outstanding, marginal or dare we say it, just plain old good" (p. 8). In fact, the need to keep performance appraisals from "getting stale" and depersonalized has become even more pressing with the introduction of computer-based methods of delivering performance appraisals. According to Dutton (2001), notwithstanding the potential disadvantages of using performance appraisal software because of this tendency towards the repetition of "boiler-plate" types of evaluations, these programs do offer some advantages to the HR manager that should be taken into account. "The problem is," she advises, "that many software programs have a generic set of questions that too often aren't customized for the jobs being evaluated" (p. 76). Given the fact that some 5 years has transpired since this article was written, though, it can reasonably be assumed that the state of the art has become more sophisticated and refined, and that the software applications described by Dutton will be even more useful today."
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International Accounting Standards, 2007.
This paper examines the need for a universal set of accounting standards.
3,559 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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The paper discusses the many advantages of having one global set of accounting standards that would improve the quality of financial reports and investment decisions. The paper looks at the IAS or International Accounting Standards proposal that will determine one set of accounting standards. The paper concludes that if the United States were to impose a broad and ill-defined system of accounting standards, companies would challenge every standard, trying to define the system in their favor.
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Pros And Cons Of Having One Global Accounting Standard
Preparers, Users and Regulators of the International Accounting Standards
Types of Companies; Listed vs. Unlisted, Large v. Medium v. small, Domestic v. International, Public v. Private
Political Process of Standard Setting; Rules Based, Principal Based
Examples of Three Different Countries; Compare Their Accounting Practices
Conclusion
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"The new electronic interdependence recreates the world in the image of a global village." (McLuhan (1962 (1996, p. 31). There are many advantages of having one global set of accounting standards that will provide society with a crucial service not only in the United States, but in other countries as well. In recent years there has been shameful accounting methods used in which billions of dollars in retirement wealth and investments have had great financial losses. Because of these slanderous actions, the integrity and the ability to survive these accounting services have been questioned. Globalizing international trade by using a set of global accounting standards has had a tremendous effect in the way business is conducted. (Pagiavlas 1)"
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An Article Critique: Trade and Labour Standards, 2008.
A critical review of the article "Trade and Labour Standards--Theory, New Empirical Evidence and Policy Implications" by Vivek Dehejia and Yiagadeesen Samy.
804 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 28.95
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The paper examines the article "Trade and Labour Standards--Theory, New Empirical Evidence, and Policy Implications" where the authors discuss labour standards in high standard and low standard countries, potential links between these labour standards and each market's comparative trade advantages and the relationship between labour standards in general and export markets. The paper shows how the authors are adept at proper research methodologies but maintains that they need to refine their topic and make the subject of the research somewhat more useful for the intended audience.
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"Labour standards are an important issue within the context of trade negotiations and the policy formulation which accompanies them. The authors do an excellent job of making the relationship between these two concerns readily apparent to even the average reader that may not be intimately familiar with trade related information. The primary concern regarding labour standards in trade negotiations is how they impact a particular market's ability to leverage comparative trade advantages or in how to construct an equitable tariff structure: "Labour interests in high-standards countries argue that low labour standards are an unfair source of comparative advantage, and that increasing imports from low-standards countries will have an adverse impact on wages and working conditions"(Dehejia & Samy 3)."
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American Diabetic Association Guidelines, 2006.
This paper details various guidelines related to the practice of diabetes education as well as the dimensions of this practice in relation to other apparatus of care for people with diabetes, their families and suitable support systems.
1,107 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 38.95
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This writer of this paper contends that diabetes is a chronic illness which requires continual medical care and education in order to avert acute complications and reduce the risk of long-term medical problems. This paper cites various definitions related to the practice of diabetes education and the dimensions of this practice in relation to other apparatus of care for people with diabetes, their families and suitable support systems. This paper details the numerous revisions made over the years to the original guidelines created by the American Diabetes Association which reflect the most current medical standards used in the cure of children and adults having type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The primary goal of diabetes education is to give knowledge and skill training as well as help persons identify barriers, facilitate problem-solving and develop coping skills to attain effective self-care management and behavior change.
Table of Contents:
Origins
Purpose
Practice Before the Standard and How Does the Standard Guide the Treatment of the Disease Entity?
General Advantage of its Use and Practice
Identification of Ways to Incorporate the Standard
Nurse Practitioner as a Diabetes Educator
Reference
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"The primary goal of diabetes education is to give knowledge and skill training, as well as help persons identify barriers, facilitate problem-solving and develop coping skills to attain effective self-care management and behavior change. It is the position of DSME (2005) that all educators should gauge both individual and aggregate AADE 10 Self-Care Behaviors at a minimum of pre- and post- intervention. Additional follow-up measurements are ideal, and should be functional as appropriate to the practice setting. Through adoption of the guidelines educators are trained to determine their effectiveness with individuals and populations, compare their performance with customary benchmarks and measure and quantify the unique contribution that DSMT plays in the overall context of diabetes care."
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Standards Based Education, 2005.
This paper discusses standards based education, which attempts to prove the same standard of education for all students in United States or at least in a particular state.
1,925 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper recognizes that standards based education is a good objective because it will remove ultimately the difference in quality of education in different social levels due to facilities available and capacities of schools; however, the question is whether this is being achieved. The author points out that the correctness of this assumption that these standards enable the public to know how well the schools are performing is being questioned by legislators and the public. The paper relates that the standards form a very narrow path for education often removing the link between the students daily lives and what they are taught.
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"Thus, apart from the direct evaluation of the students, which itself causes a lot of tension and stress on the students, they also lead to tension and stress on the teachers and probably all others connected with the school. This sort of tension for the teachers and others who are connected would probably have happened anyhow, as no educational authority can survive without extraneous funding and initial funds for starting the organization. At the same time, the person who is to be worried about is visible and the reactions can be directly assessed whereas the reactions of a government depend on a number of factors not connected to teachers and education. It is important that this part of tension is eased off and some type of an assurance is given to schools regarding their future funding, which is the biggest help they get, along with their recognition."
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Educational Standards and Assessment, 2004.
A look at the use of standardized testing to improve educational standards.
1,438 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses how, with the passage of the President Bush?s No Child Left Behind Act, the demand for measured performance in school had reached a new high. It looks at how the national standards for educational progress in the United States have been steadily dropping for a number of decades, even though the United States spends more per child on education than most of Western world. It examines how teachers must first build and use a set of standardized, grade-appropriate teaching goals and follow through with ongoing assessments. It shows how these assessments can be flexible enough to engage the child, but ultimately, the standards need to be met if the child is to be ready for the first encounter with standardized tests at the end of second grade.
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Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Basal Series vs. Literature Driven Approach to Learning
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"Basal literature series have been researched and planned to guide the student through this ascending learning process. However, the bases series often do not have adequate materials for in class remediation. (Sigmon, 2003) Basal readers are considered by some to be expensive, but when a school departs for the basal programs, they must perform much of the research in skill building exercised themselves. Luckily, most series today are anthologies or collections of good quality literature. Basal series also do not replace quality hands on teaching interaction between the student and instructor."
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Financial Accounting Standards, 1992.
An overview of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the development of standards of accounting for research and development costs.
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"Background Review on the Development of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 2: Accounting For Research and Development Costs
One of the first tasks undertaken by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) following its establishment in 1973 was to place ?on its technical agenda a project on ?Accounting for Research and Development and Similar Costs?? (Financial Accounting Standards Board, 1974, p. 9). The project was placed on the Board?s technical agenda in April 1973. The Board noted that, in 1972, total research and development expenditures in the United States approximated $30 billion, of which approximately $20 billion were made by business enterprises. The remaining research and development expenditures were made by government, research universities, and..."
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The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), 2007.
This paper evaluates the conceptual framework developed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
1,225 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains that the objectives of the FASB's conceptual framework are to identify the goals and purposes of financial reporting and their underlying fundamentals; however, it is more than two decades old and has fallen behind the times especially in the area of currency and scope. The author points out that, despite the best attempts by the FASB to provide frameworks and standards to regulate accounting practices, unethical management always seems to discover loopholes to make their accounting statements say whatever they want them to say. The paper states that principle-based standards help management work with auditors to exercise professional judgment in determining appropriate accounting; nonetheless, rules-based accounting does more to promote consistency and adherence to guidelines.
Table of Contents:
The Conceptual Framework Developed by the FASB
The Role and Ethical Considerations
Principles-Based Accounting vs. Rules-Based Accounting
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"Some believe the solution for preventing unethical accounting conduct is to regulate as many accounting translations as possible. While closing loopholes should certainly be an objective of standards setting bodies such as FASB, unethical people will always find a new and better way to behave unethically if their corporate culture allows or encourages unethical behavior or if people behaving unethically simply believe they will not be punished for their conduct. Increasingly, accountants need to be trained in ethics in addition to improving financial skills."
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SEC Concept Release on International Accounting Standards, 2002.
A summary of the concept release put out by the U.S. Security and Economic Commission (SEC) on International Accounting Standards.
1,005 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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The paper shows that the increased globalization of companies has led to a dilemma for investors because accounting standards in various capital markets are not always reliable. It shows too that in an effort to increase the reliability of financial information in capital markets the SEC seeks to maintain the high quality of financial reporting in the U.S., while working towards establishing a high quality financial reporting structure worldwide. This paper summarizes the issues presented in the SEC?s concept release on International Accounting Standards. These issues include: the five elements of global financial reporting; exceptions to rules for foreign private issuers using accounting standards that differ from GAAP; and the three criteria for assessing the International Accounting Standards Committee.
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"Rigorously interpreted and applied: The development of high standards does not ensure that the standards will be upheld. In order for the standards to be practiced consistently accountants have to understand the responsibility they have in applying these standards consistently and in a manner that is needed to ensure high quality. This understanding only comes when regulators including auditors, rigorously interpret and apply these standards to accounting standards around the globe. The SEC contends that IASC standards are not used in many capital markets, which makes it impossible for them to be interpreted or applied. In addition countries that do utilize IASC standards have yet to incorporate the new changes created by the IASC."
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"Resisting Educational Standards", 2006.
A look at the article "Resisting Educational Standards" by David F. Labaree.
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This paper examines the article which addresses the issue of setting American standards. It shows how Labaree believes that Americans are repeatedly resisting standards and the principle of change. His article is based on three factors that make standards a controversial issue: a commitment to local control of schools, a commitment to expansion of educational opportunity, and a commitment to form over substance. These three factors are therefore linked together by the notion that Americans view education as a private rather than a public good.
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"Traditionally, Americans strive towards maintaining control. Throughout the nineteenth century education was practiced locally and the community was in control of the circumstances relating to curriculum. Often, two schools would be considered a district. A large reform began in the 1930's forcing schools to merge into larger districts. Today, around 15,000 separate school districts still operate each preserving local control. They have "primary control over financing, staffing, and setting curriculum standards for our schools." (Labaree, 2000, p.29) However, steps have been taken to implement standards at a statewide level and reinforce them through state testing. Yet, this was met with resilience from the American population, consequently making the road to national standards exceedingly difficult. In the effort to maintain control Americans view educational standards as a violation of their private rights."
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