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Public Interest or Public Best Interest, 2002.
A study of the topic of what is the 'best public interest' compared to 'public interest' and the role of the public administrator.
1,810 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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The paper shows the difficulty the public administrator is faced with when deciding what is the ?public interest? or ?public best interest? and that sometimes the administrator has to make decisions based on the community ?best? interests or the ?objective control of administration?. Sections of the paper include: Pluralists and the Public Administrator, The Public as Consumers, The Public as Represented, The Public as Client and the Public as Citizen.
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"Other examples can be commercials. If a child sees cereal with a toy in it, he/she will beg and cry until the mother buys the cereal. The mother may know this is not the ?best interest? of the child because it lacks important vitamins or may be full of sugar. The commercial has placed value on knowing children will see the commercial and will talk their parents into buying it. The interest of the children is met, but not the ?best? interest of the children."
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Public Interest and Telecom Regulations, 2002.
Examines how "public interest" affects telecommunications policies.
1,583 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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The telecommunications policy community in the U.S. has historically emphasized the importance of operating in the public interest. Although notably difficult to define, public interest is the underlying ideology that justified regulation of the telephone industry in the twentieth century and the distribution of radio licenses in the 1920s. This paper explores the concept of the public interest as it relates to the telephone system and radio. First, it examines the concept of public interest in the context of telecommunications and broadcasting policy. In this section, the paper examines the shift in public interest ideology from concern about equity to concerns with market controls and economic efficiency. In section two, the paper discusses policy implications of the public interest in the telephone industry and radio. Specifically, it explores distributional implications. In my third and final section, the paper examines changing policy implications over time and summarizes the argument.
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"The telecommunications system is characterized by network externalities: the value of the network depends on the number of people that are connected. The more people connected to the system, the more valuable it becomes to each user. When the telecommunications network was being developed in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, reaching an increasing number of users was therefore both a competitive strategy of telecommunications companies and a social and economic goal of policy makers (Mueller, Milton L, 1997). By the 1930s, the promotion of commerce and the expansion of the marketplace were fundamental public interests that justified the regulatory role of the state in telecommunications infrastructure (Horwitz, Robert Britt, 1989). Paramount to the genesis of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1934 was the ideology of diffusion of telecommunications infrastructure and services throughout the United States."
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Public Interest and the Corporate World, 2002.
Uses the example of Canadian, Dr. Nancy Olivieri to examine the issue of serving the public's interests in public/private partnerships.
2,525 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 93.95
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This paper examines the issue of corporate responsibility and public interest. This paper looks at the recent conflicts between Dr. Nancy Olivieri and a private partner, Barry Sherman's pharmaceutical company, Apotex Corp. The author describes this case as tragic and compares it to recent tragedy's around the world where corporations are not taking responsibility for their mishaps. In this particular case, there is a huge imbalance of power between pharmaceuticals and any individual scientist and/or hospital responsible for drug trials and approvals. This issue takes place in Toronto Canada.
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Public Interest, 2002.
A discussion of the decision-making considerations of public administrators.
2,245 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper examines how decision-making is an important process, which needs to consider many different viewpoints and interests and how in every sphere of private and public administration it is critical to take into account the interests of those who would be affected by a decision in order to be able to make the right decision. It evaluates how public administrators are more likely to encounter severe criticism if a decision goes wrong or is considered ineffective or self-serving than a private corporation and how a public administrator is therefore required to create awareness regarding the long-term effects of an action before it is claimed to be in public?s best interest. In other words, while actions taken under normative theoretical approach are easier to understand, those undertaken through other models may lead to confusion and conflict. It shows how effective communication and access to correct information can minimize the risks of such conflicts.
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"This is because while private firms are answerable to the community and its own employers to a certain limited extent, the pubic organizations are accountable for every action as they claim to be making decisions in the public interest. However the concept of public interest is highly ambiguous and controversial in nature as public administrators are unable to define the term effectively. The inability to define public interest leads to many governance problems not to mention major and minor conflicts over the possible short and long-term effects of a certain decision."
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Administrative Ethics and Public Interest, 2003.
The author compares the works of E. Pendleton Herring, Frederick Mosher and Dennis Thompson on their theories about the relationship between ethics and public administration.
832 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses how, although Herring, Mosher and Thompson would agree that there should be administrative ethics in place to keep administrators morally sound and in tune to the needs of the public, they would debate on employee consent of--and who was to blame for--administrative unethical conduct.
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"Many theorists have looked to examine the relationship between ethics and public administration. E. Pendleton Herring (1937) and Frederick Mosher (1974) were just two theorists that have addressed the issue of ethical accountability and responsibility of public managers. In Herring's "Public Administration and Public Interest," he discussed critical roles of bureaucrats and interest groups in the formulation of public policy. In "Watergate: Implication for Responsible Government," Mosher provided an overview of merit systems and equity issues of public administration. Both of their works can be compared to that of Dennis Thompson's (1985) "The Possibility of Administrative Ethics." In it, he raised the question of whether there is such a thing as administrative ethics at all. These three writings are similar in content; however, there are some portions where the ideas of the authors contrast."
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Public Communications and Public Relations, 2005.
Admission essay for the Westminster University program.
977 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 34.95
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In this paper the author explains why she so desires to attend the University of Westminster. The author describes her background and interest in languages and the translation process as well as her special interest in the translation of technical language. The author also explains why she is a qualified applicant for the university.
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"The art and craft of translation is my passion, and how the multitudes of the languages I speak and seek to perfect can be merged into the communications field shall become the passion of my future. I have longed love the translation process involved in translating one foreign language into another. My native language is Italian, but I am also well versed in English and Spanish. My degree thesis was entitled "The Casebook of Forensic Detection," under the supervision of Professor Adriana Bisirri. It was a work of scientific translation, but I tried to make it one of literary merit as well as clinical accuracy, under the watchful eye of Professor Bisirri."
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Public Accounting, 1989.
Public interest, attitudes and accountability in Public Accounting. An examination of regulatory and ethical issues, educational requirements and auditing.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 8 sources, $ 39.95
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Introduction
"The purpose of this research is to summarize contemporary issues concerning the regulation of professional accounting practice in the United States. The very fact that the general public has demonstrated an interest in the practice of professional accounting speaks volumes with respect to the troubles besetting the profession. Under ordinary circumstances, it would surprise most people both within and external to the profession that the public had any interest at all in public accounting. It is, after all, one discipline, which in the public mind, can compete with economics for the title of the most arcane, and is probably perceived as dull. In spite of such public perceptions, however, there is a public interest in the professional practice of accounting in the 1980s."
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The Commercial Nature of Journalism, 2005.
A look at the extent to which the commercial nature of journalism impacts on the ability of the journalist to serve the public interest.
6,015 words (approx. 24.1 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 142.95
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This paper looks at how journalism serves the public interest, including major Marxist and liberalist approaches and theories as well as looking at 'yellow journalism' and the tabloidisation of news media. It also explores competition, the importance of news stories and the financial constraints on news teams as well as the pressures put on a news product by its advertisers and the tendency towards conformity that results from competition.
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Introduction
What Has Journalism Ever Done For Us?
Competition ? Driving Down Quality Since 1968
Following the Leader ? Competition and Conformity
The Shrinking Newsroom
Public Relations ? Puppetry of the Press
Pseudo Events ? Good News For Those Who Can Afford It!
Advertising ? Whose Interest - The Public?s or the Advertiser?s?
Conclusion
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"However, there are those that view journalism not to be in the public interest, but rather that of today?s ruling classes; government, big business and the capitalist system in general. Those of this opinion tend to come from the Marxist viewpoint, most notably Chomsky and Herman, who developed the concept of the propaganda model. This states that the media must first pass through 5 conceptual filters before reaching the public, and that these filters are designed to prevent information which is against the interests of the capitalist system reaching the public."
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National Interest versus World Interest, 2004.
This paper discusses whether nations should put the concerns of the global community ahead of their own nation's concerns.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This article raises the question whether the concerns of the global community should be placed before their own nation's concerns. This matter is answered by suggesting that a nation's long-term interest is in fact bound up with the interests of the world community. In this paper, the writer's analysis is based on the beliefs of Sun Tzu and Machiavelli.
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"Should nations put the interests of the world community ahead of purely national interests? At first glance, this proposition is likely to sound admirable but perhaps naive. However, the question may also lead us to consider where nations' long-term interests lie. Small weak nations certainly have an interest in a peaceful world community in which more powerful nations will not threaten or oppress them. Even large powerful nations however, may well find it in their own long-term interest to put world interests first."
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"Ashdown Vs Telegraph", 2005.
A look at the public interest defence in U.K. copyright law and the impact of "Ashdown versus The Telegraph Group".
1,701 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses the significance of the cases of "Ashdown vs The Telegraph Group" and "Hyde Park vs Yelland" and how they prove that public interest defence is very much limited by the courts, although still applicable in 'rare circumstances'.
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"By comparison in Hyde Park v. Yelland the decision of the Court of Appeal stated that there was no demonstrable public interest defence to a copyright claim in that specific instance. But it has been observed that the suggested requirement that there must be a public interest in publication would not, in fact, have been met in several previous cases where the defence has ultimately succeeded. Notably, in BBC v British Sky Broadcasting, the defence did hold, but it is difficult to see convincing justification of public interest over an issue of football match highlights. This example undermines the court's assertion that a public interest in publication must exist before a fair dealing defence can succeed. "
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Nonvoting in the California Legislature, 2004.
Describes an investigation initiated by the Foundation for taxpayer and Consumer Rights concerning public interest bill that don't get through the state legislator.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper describes a problem investigated by the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights on nonvoting in the California legislature and the lack of transparency of the legislative process. The paper discusses the impact on public interest bills that nonvoting has and the reasons for the lack of transparency.
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"The problem examined is this study is clearly defined in the beginning of the report in the executive summary. The investigation was ordered because the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights was concerned that many public interest bills were not getting through the state legislator because of substantial nonvoting by members. They were also concerned about the lack of transparency of the legislative process and its accountability because the public does not have complete access to legislator voting records in general or to Senator nonvoting records, meaning the public."
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Right to Privacy Law, 1999.
Examines the right to privacy, examining public access vs. public interest, as well as copyright and publication issues.
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Zacchini v. Scripps-Howard Broadcasting Company:
Copyright and Public Access
Public Access or Public Interest?
What is public information and what kinds of information are copyrighted? In the age of the Internet where literally millions of pages of documents are available through the use of a modem, a search engine, and a browser, this is a question that needs to be answered. Why?
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"Zacchini v. Scripps-Howard Broadcasting Company:
Copyright and Public Access
Public Access or Public Interest?
What is public information and what kinds of information are copyrighted? In the age of the Internet where literally millions of pages of documents are available through the use of a modem, a search engine, and a browser, this is a question that needs to be answered. Why? Because what may be legally defined as public information vis-?-vis a database, might in some way be protected under the law. It might be convenient to be able access all the names and phone numbers of out-of-town relatives from a computer desktop. But by doing so, is the letter of the law being violated in reference to our right to privacy? What information..."
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Public Administration, 2003.
Discusses functions of public administrators.
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Explores the necessity of examining policies to determine if they address broad and comprehensive public interests. Discusses the need to ensure that the interest of public is not overridden by self-interest and considerations of economic gains.
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Public administrators are often challenged to differentiate between the "public interest" and the "public's best interest" as they participate in decision-making processes focused on resolving problems. ..."
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Law Firms and Public Good, 2005.
This paper is a personal analysis of law firms defending justice.
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The paper details the practical experience the writer has gained by working for a public interest community-oriented law firm focused upon advocating social justice. This experience convinces him/her that law firms can ensure justice for all by empowering the victims of injustice. As an intern at this law firm, the writer has seen our attorneys defend the rights of people who have been treated unjustly by landlords, financial institutions, the police, adoption agencies, corporations and businesses. Most importantly, the writer has seen that if public interest law firms don't defend the poorest victims of injustice, no one will.
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Homeless in the U.S., 2008.
A research proposal to evaluate a way to renew public interest in homelessness in the U.S.
1,790 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper explains that over the decades the homeless problem in the U.S. has decreased; however, due to the recent increase in home foreclosures and the floundering economy, the numbers may be once again increasing. The author proposes a way to renew interest in the homeless, especially about those individuals who are not purposely on the streets. The paper reports literature and describes a day-long seminar on this topic.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Stated Problem
Research
Literature
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"Marcus also relates the history of homelessness in the United States, contextualizing the growth of poverty and homelessness in the 1980s with similar growth during the Great Depression and the post WWII era. He may acknowledge economic factors, such as high inflation, declining wages, and job loss in deepening poverty in the 1980s, Marcus stresses the continuity of the homeless phenomenon of the Reagan era with the skid rows, vagabonds, and hobos dating back to the 1930s. He is interested in why the 1980s are conceived of as a "homeless crisis," when poverty and lack of affordable housing were not defined as such in other historical periods."
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