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Philosophy of Business: Cost/Benefit Analysis, 2002.
Looks at policies on natural resources and development from a cost/benefit approach.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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The following discussion will focus on problems with cost-benefit analysis in the context of natural resource policy and development. In order to achieve this goal certain fundamental premises must be outlined and accepted. The cost/benefit approach to natural resources holds that natural resources-from clean water to sub-surface minerals-are commodities that ultimately have a value. It also asserts that economic theories and principles can, therefore, be applied to decisions relating to the disposition of natural resources. As a consequence of these first two premises it does not accept any moral arguments: Notably those that assert that conservation is morally superior to extraction or development as costs and benefits cannot be quantified in this paradigm.
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Philosophy and Business, 2006.
A look at the philosophical influences on business by Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud and Martin Luther King
2,162 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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Philosophy changes the way in which people view the world and therefore the way in which we do business. This paper examines how Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud and Martin Luther King have all influenced business. It discusses how Marx's "Communist Manifesto", changed the way the world viewed labor and the treatment of laborers. It also examines how Freud's development of psychoanalytical theory created a whole new field of psychology and increased the demand for therapists to the point where therapy became a major industry. Finally, it examines how Martin Luther King's civil rights movement helped to increase the number of African-Americans operating their own businesses and created a whole new industry of activism.
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"Along with Frederick Engels, Karl Marx was probably one of the most influential philosophers of the nineteenth century. The impact of Marx's Communist Manifesto, was not really felt in the business world until the early Twentieth Century. However, since the 1917 Russian Revolution, Marxism has had a dramatic influence on world affairs. Worldwide, the Communist Party saw a greater increase in membership than any other political philosophical movement. Two of the largest countries in the world the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China have been dominated by the Communist Party for much of this century. Today, the Communist Party exists in almost every country. Its influence over the ways in which governments view business is tremendous."
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Cost Benefit Analysis, 2004.
An overview of cost benefit analysis and review of the article, ?Cost Benefit Analysis and Business Research?, by Jennifer Giacin.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper examines how cost benefit analysis refers to the method by which organizations assess the outcome of various actions or projects and how it has often been projected as a useful measurement tool that allows accurate measurement of possible benefits, which are then compared with the costs to be incurred. It looks at how the tool is widely used by the corporate sector for business research. It summarizes one article in connection with cost benefits analysis in business research and sees how it can be applied in an organization or in personal lives. Jennifer Giacin, BS, CSA, in her article, ?Cost Benefit Analysis and Business Research?, discusses the increasing use of cost benefit analysis in the corporate sector, especially in the area of training programs, and also touches upon the merits and demerits of such actions.
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"Cost benefit analysis may sound like a scientific term that only few people can understand or implement, but the truth is that this method is regularly used by all of us in professional as well as personal lives. Whenever we are required to make a decision regarding something of importance, we weigh its possible pros and cons before taking the giant leap. Cost benefit analysis is part of human nature and thus consistently used by every rational person. In our personal lives, we encounter situations that require us to make some kind of investment whether emotional, financial or physical. But since these resources are important to us, we want to use them wisely and thus would assess the possible benefits of the action before making a decision."
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Platonic Ethical Philosophy in the Modern Business World, 2005.
A discussion regarding the role of classical Greek ethics in the modern business world.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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In this paper, one can see how Plato's greater good helps us to understand how respect for the law helps build real business value over the long-term. Not only does cheating and fraud destroy society and the majority of business holders, one can see this eroding real talent that will further build innovation for the future. This paper reflects how by showing good ethics in the workplace, and in leadership, one can see how creativity and strategic talent will create an abundance of profit within legal boundaries.
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"This business study will examine the role of proper ethics in the classical Greek tradition, but within the premise of modern business. In the case of the Martha Stewart as an example of business ethics abuse, one can realize the depth of corruption that has damaged the validity of big business. By examining some of Plato's ethical perspectives through the modern business world, the use of ethics can be useful in preventing further acts of business abuse within the higher corporate levels. The role of ethics in the modern business world is to make sure that all get a fair and level playing field in the market. In this manner, no one should be able to 'cheat' when it comes to gaining information, which will help determine one's success or failure. "
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Philosophy and Business Ethics, 2006.
A moral and ethical case study involving an chemical engineer who visits a plant and notices that the benzene used in the plant is not being handled properly.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper presents a case study involving a young chemical engineer who discovers that the workers at a plant are using benzene in a hazardous manner that could have serious health consequences. The case study highlights moral and ethical issues in business. The paper includes a discussion of alternative views of the situation, including views of stakeholders, a solution to the problem that could also benefit the organization and a recourse solution centered on the engineer's professional credibility.
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"The paper discusses morality and ethics in business situations. Reference is made to a case study in which a chemical engineer visits a plant where she notices benzene in use in a manner that subjects workers to a carcinogenic hazard. (2006: 111-112) Benzene must be carefully handled on all sites with technology that reduces the harmful effects of its fumes. Susan Shapiro tries to discuss the matter of benzene at the site with the foreman and plant manager. The latter is aware of the problem and has tried to obtain company funding to make the site safe, in the past. However, his requests have been ignored by the company's head..."
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Cost Benefit Analysis, 2003.
Examines the pros and cons of cost benefit analysis.
1,190 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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The Cost Benefit Analysis Theory involves weighing the cost to do or acquire something and benefit that it would return from the process. This paper shows that carrying out a cost benefit analysis is a technical exercise involving numerous choices and calculations. The more complicated the decision being addressed, the more care should be taken to identify and measure key variables and to analyze them appropriately. The paper looks at how the theory is applied to public policy decision making and the issues that are examined to determine benefits to different segments of the population.
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"At the same time that society has become increasingly complex we have entered a political era when the social benefits of governmental activities are increasingly questioned. As we have experienced an increase in the unintended outcomes and unexpected consequences resulting from public policy, there has been an increasing call from many quarters to subject all government programs to an examination by cost-benefit analysis, because cost-benefit analysis provides a means of comparing complex projects, even when benefits and costs occur during different time periods (Leonard, HB. & Zeckhauser, R.J1983)."
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Costs and benefits of hosting the Olympics, 2006.
An analysis of the costs and the benefits of hosting the 2008 Olympics as it applies to Beijing.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper considers the costs and benefits of hosting the Olympics, particularly as an effort to inform the efforts of Beijing in 2008. Through review of the literature, and case studies Seoul and Atlanta, the research shows that Beijing can benefit if they use the hosting to impact the national life of China (including standing in the world) and improve very specific parts of the economy.
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Cost Benefit Analysis, 2004.
Summarizes an article related to cost-benefit analysis in information technology.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper summarizes an article related to cost-benefit analysis in the field of information technology, and considers the use of information technology as a business research tool. It looks at the application of CBA to the workplace.
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"The question of whether the ends justify the means is more than an esoteric philosophical issue in business - the question has resulted in the development of cost-benefit analysis which determines whether the ends benefits ..."
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Cost-Benefit Theory, 2002.
A look at the cost-benefit theory and its constraints.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper analyzes the theory of cost benefit in the light of the "usefulness" theory.
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Costs and Benefits of Gun Control, 2002.
Analysis of the economic costs and benefits of gun control and comparsion of the the arguments both for and agains gun control.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This research paper examines and analyzes the economic costs and benefits of gun control in the United States. The positions of gun control advocates and the gun lobby are compared and conclusions reached accordingly.
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Expansion, 2002.
Examination of how the geographic expansion in the West had more costs than benefits and a comparison of this to the expansion of the East.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses economic and geographic expansion during the Gilded Age and how it shaped America into what it is today. It also examines the issue of western expansion and the role it played, along with the annexing of the Native Americans of the land. Shows how the expansion on both sides brought with them stronger job markets.
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"The economic and geographic expansion of the United States during the Gilded Age was one of the defining events that shaped the country into what it is today. By examining the geographic expansion in the west, analyzing its costs and benefits, and then looking at the economic expansion in the east and analyzing its costs and benefits, it can be seen that the cost of expansion outweighed any benefits which may have been accrued, and that the Progressive response, while a step in the right direction, was not enough. On a scale of one (cost) to ten (benefit), expansion can receive nothing higher than a four."
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Air Pollution: Costs and Benefits on Canada, 2002.
How Canada is effected by air pollution.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 13 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper examines the costs and benefits of air pollution focusing on Canada: More specifically, Toronto, ON. It identifies industries that will be hurt and costs. It will also identify potential benefits. Overall, it concludes Kyoto must be ratified and costs can be controlled.
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Hosting an Olympiad: Costs and Benefits., 2002.
Overview of the economic pros and cons of hosting the Olympics in Toronto.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 62.95
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Proponents of Toronto's Olympic bid argue that it will be an economic windfall for the city directly and indirectly. Its opponents argue that it will be economically costly and that it represents misguided public policy and expenditure. The experience of another Olympic venue (Barcelona, 1992) is outlined and then the debate about potential costs and benefits for Toronto is examined.
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Wage Costs and Employee Benefits, 2005.
An overview of employee and wage costs are defined.
3,389 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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This paper begins with a legal definition of an employee and then goes on to explain what wage costs are from a business perspective. The paper explains how wage costs are set by the U.S. Department of Labor and then describes employee conditions for comparable workers in Mexico, which includes a look at the benefits the employees receive and how wage costs are calculated there.
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"The Legal definition of an Employee is "a person who is hired by another person or business for a wage or fixed payment in exchange for personal services and who does not provide the services as part of an independent business; Any individual employed by an employer". There are in existence three tax laws that will apply to employees. Under this law, when the person who has employed the individual has any sort of right over his employee, then he can control his working methods in any manner, including the end result expected of him, and the details of how and when and where the job is to be done. "Where the employer does not possess that right, the individual involved is an independent contractor, not an employee".
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Real Options Analysis vs Benefit-Cost Analysis., 2006.
A discussion regarding the benefits of real options thinking in terms of benefit-cost analysis.
1,540 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper discusses how all the US Federal Agencies are legislatively bound by decision-making with benefit-cost analysis techniques at a time when they are under increasing pressure to prove the effectiveness of their spending and better accommodate uncertainty. Collectively these Agencies were responsible for making decisions on how they spent $2.5 trillion in fiscal year 2005, of which $1 trillion was for discretionary spending. This research identifies, through a case study of Federal Aviation Administration decision-making for a system within a complex system, how real options thinking can be acceptably and effectively appended to current mandates for benefit-cost analysis defined by the Office of Management and Budget in Circular A-94.
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"In the work of de Neufville and Wang (2004) it is stated that: "Most real options are not well-defined simple options. They can be compound or parallel. Compound options are often options on options, and the interactions between them are significant." (Neufville and Wang, 2004) Further stated is that: "Parallel options are different options built on the same project, such as the several possible applications or target markets of a new product." (Neufville & Wang, 2004) de Neufville and Wang (2004) categorize 'real options' as "those that are either 'on' or 'in' projects."
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