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Russian Association of Proletarian Music (RAPM), 2004. This paper discusses the history of the Russian Association of Proletarian Musicians (RAPM) in the context of the Soviet Cultural Revolution. 1,305 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95 »
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Abstract This paper explains that, rather than being an essentially creative force, the primary objectives of the Russian Association of Proletarian Musicians (RAPM), who were of the intelligentsia rather than the working-class, were to secure the hegemony of the proletariat in music, to bring culture to the aesthetically backward and to provide an ideological framework for the musical aspect of the Cultural Revolution. The author points out that RAPM differed with Stalin's regime and could not co-exist peacefully because they wanted to define musical policy themselves. The paper relates that, when Stalin's government attempted to co-opt the arts and force them into a propagandist role, which was essentially separate from and counter to the interests of the people, the RAPM was eliminated.
From the Paper "It is crucial to remember that the RAPM was founded in 1923, a year before Lenin's death and Stalin's rise to power. Thus, Stalinism had not yet taken shape, much less become apparent in society at large. Marxism-Leninism, then, was the primary ideology behind the rise of the RAPM and similar cultural organizations. The focus on the proletariat in the RAPM is no surprise. The dominance of the proletariat in all realms of life is required by Marxist theory and groups like the RAPM sought to actualize this ideal in their specific areas of expertise."
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American Heart Association, 2008. An analysis of the duties of the chief financial officer (CFO) for the American Heart Association (AHA) and suggestions for improvements of the organization. 2,445 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 74.95 »
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Abstract This paper examines the major duties of the chief financial officer (CFO) for the American Heart Association (AHA). It looks at the background of the organization and highlights the strategic elements of the CFO's position. The paper also examines the duties and functions within a non-profit organization that are not being addressed by the AHA and thereby presents suggestions for improvement.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
History of the American Heart Association
Mission/Vision of the American Heart Association
Brief Description of Products and Services
The CFO of the American Heart Association: Job Description
Core Functions of the CFO
Financial Reporting: CFO at the American Heart Association
Strategic Planning: Reinventing the CFO at the American Heart Association
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Performance Measurement
Fraud Management
Fundraising
Conclusion: Suggestions for Improvement
From the Paper "In conclusion as stated by Hope, CFOs can transform their roles and for organizations like AHA, it adds greater value (Hope, 2006, page 104). The AHA CFO needs to embrace being a freedom fighter, analyst and adviser, architect of adaptive management, warrior against waste, master of measurement, regulator of risk, and more importantly a champion for change (Hope, 2006, page 3). Nevertheless, there has to be balance for these activities, since the CFO has to focus on activities that increase the marginal value in research and upholds the mission of AHA."
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American Nurses Association (ANA), 2006. This paper discusses the American Nurses Association (ANA), the only full-service professional organization representing the nation's 2.9 million registered nurses (RNs) through its 54 constituent member associations. 1,520 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 50.95 »
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Abstract This paper explains that the American Nurses Association (ANA) advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing and lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public. The author stresses that ANA, as part of various nursing umbrella organizations, promotes a unified advocacy to any cause-oriented or socially relevant issues affecting the society and health care profession. The paper relates that a regular membership in the American Nurses Association requires a baccalaureate degree, Registered Nurse (RN) certification and a license to practice the nursing profession the United States; however, additional categories of membership are available for foreign, unemployed, student, disabled and elderly nurses.
Table of Contents:
Overview of the Organization
The Statement of Purpose of the Organization
Advantages and Disadvantages of Membership in the Organization
Requirements for Membership in the Organization
Why this Organization Interests You?
From the Paper "A major drawback of the ANA is the membership dues - at $ 255.00 for the Full Membership Dues, some nurse practitioners, especially those in economically depressed areas of the United States, will find the amount steep! Although it is a prestigious organization to be part of, this stature costs a bundle. The ANA have Reduced and Special Dues though but these are for student, unemployed and retired nurses. Another possible disadvantage of joining the ANA is the political agenda they endorse; a particular member or a group of members may not believe or may be against some of the association's political agenda."
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The American Medical Association, 2007. This paper discusses the American Medical Association and provides an analysis of the activities of organization's political action committee. 1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 49.95 »
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Abstract In this article, the writer notes that the American Medical Association (AMA) first arose as a loose association of medical professionals and scientists in 1847. The writer points out that the group was intended to increase the standards of medical and biological education in North America, but was considered both impractical and utopian by many. The writer then looks at the mission of the organization today and discusses the political action committee's activities. The writer maintains that from Medicare to animal testing to malpractice insure, the AMA and the American Medical Association political action committee, which are, for all intents and purposes, one in the same, have served their beneficiaries as well as possible, through lobbying and outward pressure. The writer concludes that their methods may have brimmed over the line of constitutionality at points, but that should not mar the AMA's record because, as a political action committee, it has done all in its power to legally and persuasively enact legislature to assist America's doctors.
From the Paper "Current president of the AMA, Ronald M. Davis, gave a speech in 2005, which highlighted the organization's illustrious history more than any political or economic agendas. At Smith Davis's initial meeting, over two hundred and fifty delegates from twenty-eight states voted to elect Nathanial Chapman the organization's first president. His first actions included those that would be deemed necessary by burgeoning doctors; the condemnation of secretive and patent medicine, which robbed business, and the establishment of a code of medical ethics and the world's first Committee on Medical Ethics to enforce the doctrines. By the end of the nineteenth century, the groundwork had been laid for the organization's present political sphere of influence."
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The American Diabetic Association, 2005. This paper examines the American Diabetic Association and its website. 1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95 »
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Abstract This paper analyzes the website of the American Diabetic Association, found at http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp. The paper explains that this site is sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, a respected group that provides information on diabetes to sufferers, guidance about testing and treatment and sponsors the search for cures. The paper describes how the site offers a great deal of information on the subject.
From the Paper "The website for the American Diabetes Association is found at http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp. This site is sponsored by the American diabetes Association, a respected group that provides information on diabetes to sufferers, guidance about testing and treatment, and sponsors the search for cures. The American Diabetes Association was founded in 1940 and remains the nation's leading nonprofit health organization "providing diabetes research, information, and advocacy" (The American Diabetes Association, 2005, About Us, para. 1). Members are made up of both consumers and health care professionals, meaning largely diabetics and their families and medical personnel. There is no advertising on the site, except for links and suggestions to reach other sites with information for diabetics. The closest thing to an ad is the appeal for donations to fund the work."
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Differential Association Theory, 2003. A look at the Differential Association Theory as it relates to crime prevention, especially among juveniles. 1,984 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 63.95 »
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Abstract This paper begins by analyzing the historical content in which differential association was created, the various influences attributed to assisting in the development of differential association, as well as some of the people who were instrumental in the development. After the presentation of the initial information about the theory, this paper examines the validity of the theory.
From the Paper "Differential Association has all of the elements that are essential in eventually preventing the bulk of crime in society today. Edwin Sutherland introduced differential association theory which states that behavior is learned in one?s social environment from other people. By the term differential association, Sutherland meant ?the contents of the patterns presented in association? would differ from the individual to individual (Williams, 1999, p.79). Differential Association is appealing because the theory has simple implications and; if the theory is adopted correctly it will give law enforcement their best tool yet in trying to eliminate delinquency before it ever has a chance to take place."
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Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD), 2004. This paper relates the history and function of the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and other agencies relating to parks, recreation, and wildlife conservation. 3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 106.95 »
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Abstract This paper relates that the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD)
was founded as the Illinois Association of Conservation and Park Districts 75 years ago to establish and protection parks and to conserve wildlife. The author points out that the historic ?Park Law Codification Bill?, signed in 1951, combines all the various laws pertaining to the issues of park conservatism into one single section of the state law. The paper relates that, today, each of the more than 40 park districts, forests, and conservation parks in the state of Illinois has a police force to patrol, routinely enforcing laws regarding recreation, hunting, and boating, and especially the use of drugs and alcohol.
From the Paper "The DNR or the Illinois Department of Natural Resources states that its mission is to protect and manage and to conserve the various natural resources that the state of Illinois can very proudly boast of, and to provide those recreational opportunities to interested people that would not harm or spoil these natural resources in any manner. The Educational Department of the DNR was launched in the year 1995, with the primary aim of the development of educational methods and of the training methods involved in the conservation of natural resources of Illinois. It also was to provide hands on training for those persons wanting to indulge in the various outdoor activities that Illinois offers, such as snowmobiling, boating and hunting methods."
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The American Heart Association, 2006. This paper examines the American Heart Association and their policies. 1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95 »
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Abstract This is a brief paper on the American Heart Association and the stance taken on policy and policy reform. After a review of the American Heart Association, including its mission statement and history, the top two policies they support is provided in a review of the Stroke Treatment, On-going Prevention Act and the Smoke-Free Workplaces Act. Finally, the impact of these policies is reviewed.
From the Paper "Bel Canto is a story that focuses on the lives of varied groups within society, each affected by its own social environment. However, as the people within the book are forced by circumstance to come together at a vice presidential mansion, they begin to discover that there is one element that they all have in common - music. It is the love of music and the connection that music has to the soul that ultimately impacts each life profoundly. The primary issue that personally affected me through the book was the hope that continuously existed in the face of the most extreme and horrific circumstances. Two characters in particular exemplify this hope, Roxanne and Mr. Hosokawa. These are individuals that are being held against their will over an extensive period of time."
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British Columbia Muslim Association, 2005. An evaluation of the British Columbia Muslim Association's database. 690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 23.95 »
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Abstract This paper discusses and evaluates the use of databases at the British Columbia Muslim Association. The author finds that more extensive use of databases could be implemented and combined with the association's Web site.
From the Paper "The British Columbia Muslim Association (BCMA) is a largely volunteer organization that operates a central Web site with links to Islamic resources in the BC community. The Web site is currently undergoing ..."
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The National Rifle Association, 2005. A positive review of the function and history of the National Rifle Association (NRA). 1,268 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 43.95 »
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Abstract This paper presents a flattering profile of the National Rifle Association. The paper asserts that the NRA not only funds activities that support the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, but it also promotes safe and responsible gun ownership. The paper takes an historical look at the NRA and briefly reviews some of the controversy associated with the organization.
From the Paper "The NRA was established by Colonel William C. Church and General George Wingate in 1871 in response to a ?lack of marksmanship shown by their troops? (NRA). Their dominant reason for establishing the NRA was to ?promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis? (NRA). In 1934, the association established the Legislative Affairs Division as a result of ?repeated attacks on the Second Amendment rights? (NRA). In 1975, the NRA established the Institute for Legislative Action, because it realized that the Second Amendment deserved to be protected."
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Ethics Statement of the American Association for State and Local History, 2002. This paper examines the ethics statement by the American Association for State and Local History to see how it might assure ethical behavior in large organizations and where it might be improved. 1,153 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95 »
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Abstract This paper briefly addresses the need for a process for making ethical decisions in companies and organizations. It goes on to examine the ethics statement offered by the American Association for State and Local History and uses it as an example for a company ethic statement. Finally, this paper analyzes some of the shortcomings of the ethic statement and provides some suggestions for improvement.
From the Paper "American society in recent years offers many examples of what happens when a company or an organization does not follow ethical rules. The need for a process for making ethical decisions in any organization is great. There are a large number of instances where ethical decisions are necessary, and corporations and organizations find that they can get themselves into trouble even when they are trying to be ethical if they do not have a strong and effective procedural structure to guide employees in making such decisions. An ongoing process of ethical decision-making creates an atmosphere in an organization that is beneficial, that contributes more to society, and that helps create an environment in which employees may flourish and do their best."
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National Rifle Association, 2003. An overview of the history and influences of the NRA (National Rifle Association). 802 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 28.95 »
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Abstract This paper examines how the National Rifle Association (NRA) was established in the United States over a hundred and thirty years ago for shooting pistols and rifles as sport. In particular, it looks at how the NRA has celebrated many successes over the years in its efforts to protect gun rights and freedom and how the NRA's Institute for Legislative Action has worked for more than a decade to reform the Gun Control Act of 1968.
From the Paper "Although the grassroots lobbying organization receives some funding from National Rifle Association member dues, member contributions for the purpose of legislative activity is the group's main source of revenue. There are important regulations and restrictions that govern the NRA's political activities, particularly those relating to fund raising activities. Federal and many of the state election laws order that money used to support candidates for political office be raised separately from the member dues and contributions. They are able to support candidates legally by raising funds from generous NRA member contributions and putting it toward the NRA's political action committee- the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF)."
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The Differential Association Theory, 2006. This paper explains Edwin Sutherland's theory 'Differential Association' about the causes of criminal behaviour. 4,164 words (approx. 16.7 pages), 26 sources, MLA, $ 111.95 »
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Abstract This paper details the extent of drug trafficking today and explains how it has major consequences on the entire country. The paper describes the various US policies on drugs and on drug trafficking and shows the weaknesses in them. The author continues by saying that international cooperation is necessary to really control offenders. The paper quotes the criminologist of the time Edwin Sutherland's theory 'Differential Association.' This theory states that criminal behavior is learned behavior and that it is generally learned through social interaction with others. The author explains that a drug abuser learns from his environment and thus by correcting the surroundings of an offender, the behaviour can be affected.
From the Paper "The problem of drug trafficking in America today is indeed an enormous one, with severe repercussions and ramifications for the future of the entire country. When the retired General Barry McCaffrey, the Director of the White House's Office of drug Control Policy was on an official visit to Peru, Peru was in the midst of a long string of scandals that were having an adverse impact on the Peruvian administration. Facts and figures revealed that there had been discovered a shipment of about one hundred and seventy kilograms of the drug cocaine, on board the air force plane that Fujimori, the President of Peru normally used on his travels to and from his country. Soon afterwards, about forty-five kilograms of cocaine were again found on board a ship that belonged to the Peruvian navy, in Vancouver, in Canada. When accusations were flung at each other, it was eventually decided that it was the Peruvian Montesinos who had been protecting an entire drug clan, named 'Lopez Paredes' which was engaged in drug trafficking on a large scale. This organization was supposedly dismantled in the year 1995, but amazingly, in the middle of August, the accused individual, called Demetrio Chavez, also known to some as 'El Vaticano', revealed in a Court that he had in fact been paying the Peruvian Montesinos the sum of $ US 50,000 every month so that he would be protected from inquiry of all his various drug trafficking operations."
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The National Rifle Association, 2008. This paper examines the history of the National Rifle Association (NRA), its organization, tactics, principles and record as a lobbying body. 1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 48.95 »
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Abstract This paper explains that, in 1871, the National Rifle Association (NRA) was organized by two Union army officers, who were upset by the poor marksmanship of their troops during the Civil War, to provide civilians with firearms training and to encourage shooting sports. The author points out that the NRA established a Legislative Affairs Division in 1934 and, forty-one years later, the Institute for Legislative Action to lobby legislators actively. The paper relates that the organization's emphasis upon the utility of guns in protecting law-abiding citizens is a major reason for the NRA's success. The author concludes that, while NRA is often criticized sharply, it deserves credit for its political acumen, for spearheading gun education initiatives and for introducing the "other side" in the gun control debate.
From the Paper "Not to be overlooked, the NRA is not afraid to play "hard-ball" as its punitive campaign against House Republican Peter P. Smith a number of years ago makes clear; in fact, the NRA - by as early as the late 1980s - was well-known on Capitol Hill for its ambitious mass-mailing programs and for its ability to mobilize its membership (and presumably sympathetic private citizens, as well) to "flood" representatives with letter and mailgrams. In addition to the tactics discussed above, the NRA has become well-known for distributing copies of videotape outlining its position on controversial issues ..."
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American Lung Association, 2002. An overview of the function of the American Lung Association. 1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 44.95 »
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Abstract This paper analyzes the American Lung Association, its mission, and information on the organization's credibility, public comprehension, balance, measurability, continuity, compatability, and fiscal accountability.
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