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Terrorist Planning Strategies, 2005.
This paper examines a hypothetical terrorist operational plan to attack Harvard University.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 5 sources, $ 178.95
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The paper discusses how in an era when terrorist attacks are a reality, it is a matter of practicality to identify possible terrorist planning strategies. The paper explains that the purpose of such exercises is not to promote the planning and operations of such plans--doing so would be a felony in addition to the obvious moral and ethical issues raised--but to help conceptualize how such attacks could come to pass. The paper discusses that ideally, the outcome of proposing hypothetical terrorist operations plans, is to call awareness to vulnerabilities in local state and federal security systems and to minimize the possible eventuality of such plans coming to fruition.
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Management Planning, 2007.
An analysis of operational planning, tactical planning, strategic planning and contingency planning within the Allstate Insurance Company.
1,505 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper explores four major types of management planning - operational planning, tactical planning, strategic planning and contingency planning. It uses Allstate Insurance Company's management planning as an example. The paper then explains the impact of legal issues, ethics and corporate social responsibility on management planning in an organization.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Planning Function of Management
The Impact of Legal Issues, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility on Management Planning
Factors That Influence Allstate's Strategic, Operational, Tactical and Contingency Planning
Conclusion
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"Successful companies and organizations do not spring up overnight and they are certainly not successful by accident. Planning is becoming increasingly important in today's work environment particularly with the advancement of technology and the competitive nature of business. Companies and organizations rely on planning to shape not only their futures but nearly every aspect of their business. The complexity of planning only increases when companies must pay mind to legal issues, ethics and social corporate responsibility. The public has demonstrated that not only do they want a quality product at an affordable rate but they want their companies to practice ethically and be socially cognitive of the communities that they do their business in."
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Language Planning, 2003.
Presents a theoretic view of language planning (LP).
3,538 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 99.95
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This paper explains that language policy is a big problem in developing countries, especially in the Maghreb world, which was under the French rule: Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. The paper defines language planning (LP) as the activity of preparing a normative orthography, grammar and dictionary for the guidance of writers and speakers in a non-homogeneous speech community and relates that language planning includes language policy. The paper then discusses corpus, status and acquisition planning using examples mainly from the French Academy and the Hebrew revival movement.
Table of Contents:
A Theoretical View on Language Planning (LP)
Introduction
Definitions and Elements of LP
The Term "Language Planning"
Two Different Definitions of LP
Elements of Language Planning
Types of Language Planning
Corpus Planning
Status Planning
Acquisition Planning
Examples of Language Planning and Language Planning Policies
The "Academie Francaise" as an Example of Corpus Planning
The Promotion of Hebrew in Palestine as an Example of Status Planning
Examples of Language Planning Policies: Policy A, B, C.....
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"Richelieu established the AF. In 1624, he became first minister in Louis XIII. Richelieu was so close to artists, writers in particular. In 1629, a group of men interested in language and literature started to meet at a rich man's house just for conversation. Richelieu wanted to transform this club into an official institution serving the country. He formed this group into an official body. He had a political purpose. He wanted them to work on his behalf by supporting his policies, which is the main reason behind his finding of the AF. "
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Materials Resource Planning, 2000.
An overview and exploration of the main differences between materials resource planning (MRP), materials resource planning II (MRP II) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
1,956 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper looks at how material requirements planning (MRP or MRPI) was developed in the 1960?s, to enable companies to calculate the number of different components necessary and when they were needed. It traces its development over the years and identifes the main differences between materials resource planning (MRP), its predecessor materials resource planning II (MRP II) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) as well as the pro's and con's of the MRP II concept. Using a basic diagram, the three fundamental functions of MRP are explained which are netting, batching and time phasing.
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"Distinguishing MRPII from the original MRP concept is a simple process. MRPI is simply the process of identifying the amount of components required and at what time they are required. This developed into closed loop MRP, which calculated the workload required to fulfil the orders and compared this to the capacity available. MRPII expands on this by calculating the cost of proposed MRP runs, this allowed managers to identify viable production-runs and allowed them further control over the operation. In calculating the costs MRPII works in the opposite direction to MRPI, it starts at the lowest level of the BOM and works its way up until the net-requirements of the finished product is determined."
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The Value of Planning, 2006.
An overview of the value of planning and what makes a successful plan.
1,071 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper defines what planning is. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of planning. The writer gives an example of what it is that helps a plan work and what can make a plan fail. The paper looks at the advantages and disadvantages of not planning. In conclusion, the writer states that a successful plan is one which has a set goal, takes all stakeholders into consideration, looks at all the alternatives, defines who has what task, and makes sure that all are fulfilling their allotted tasks and that resources are used in the best possible way to achieve the goal. The writer also stresses the importance of a back up plan.
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"Advantages of not planning. If something changes you don't need to alter your plan to suit. If you see an opportunity or threat you can overcome it with no planning or hesitation. It saves time and lowers costs, you don't have to go through the process of finding information and accessing the options and there are no costs for finding detailed information and employing many managers to make decisions and formulate detailed plans.
"Disadvantages of not planning. You don't have a direction or goal for the organisation. Everything is left to chance. You don't understand what stakeholders want (you don't check as you are not planning for the future)."
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Strategic Planning, 2002.
A definition and explanation of strategic planning and its application for businesses and governments.
4,803 words (approx. 19.2 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 122.95
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This paper defines strategic planning and the basic premises of the concept of planning. The paper presents a review of the literature in the area, in order to study the effect of strategic planning in organizations. The study poses certain questions in the area of effectiveness of strategic planning that need to be addressed by future researchers in the field.
Contents:
Table of Contents
Summary
Thesis
Introduction
Strategic and Tactical Planning- Definition
Strategic Planning ? Through the Years
The Eight Maxims of Strategy
Benefits and Costs Associated with Strategic Planning
The Need for Strategic Planning
Successful Implementation of Strategies
The Effects of Strategic Planning - Literature Review
Strategic and Tactical Planning ? A Case Study of the Early 1990s
Strategic Planning ? The Present Scenario
The Conclusions, Recommendations and Areas of Future Research
References
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Though the concept of planning is generally known to all and sundry, it assumes confusing connotations in business parlance depending on the prefixes added to it such as long range planning, annual planning and strategic planning. Long range planning is usually associated with forecasting, annual planning with budgeting and strategic planning with the growth strategy of the organization. The term ?Corporate Planning? offers yet another implication, however, it is usually an overall organizational plan including all the other plans and is mainly guided by strategic planning and strategic management principles.
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Strategic Planning, 2005.
An in-depth look at strategic planning in the organizational environment.
7,788 words (approx. 31.2 pages), 25 sources, APA, $ 169.95
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Strategic planning is important in the organizational environment, so it is equally important to understand the nuances of, and differences between, different models of strategic planning. It is also important to distance strategic planning from other associated issues such as strategic decision-making in terms of providing a definition and analyzing current issues. Some of the theoretical framework for this paper, which examines strategic planning in the organizational environment, comes from previous theories as well as present voices, including Maslow?s 'Hierarchy of Human Needs' and Porter?s 'Five Force Analysis'. This paper primarily serves to illustrate strategic planning from an introductory standpoint and moves on to discuss the meaning of strategic planning (illustrated through example and through the theoretical connections mentioned above), the models of strategic planning that are most often used (qualitative and quantitative models included in the analysis), and, finally, the lessons that can be learned from the application of these concepts of strategic planning.
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"In formulating a strategic plan, it is also important for the organisation to consider ?speed and agility in responding to new market trends and changing competitive conditions; know-how in creating and operating a system for filling customer orders accurately and swiftly; and expertise in integrating multiple technologies to create families of new products.?(Thompson and Strickland, 1997, p. 128). Coming from this
initial perspective of core competency, one can also assess the strategy of possessing first mover advantage. ?While a core competence is something a company does well internally, what makes it a core competence, as opposed to just a competence, is that it is central to a company?s competitiveness and profitability rather than peripheral?
(Thompson and Strickland, 1997, p. 128). First mover advantage is also about centralizing competitiveness and adopting a strategic plan that is based on a real-world competitive environment."
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Treatment Planning in Psychotherapy, 2007.
This paper discusses the importance of treatment planning in psychotherapy.
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This paper outlines the critical elements of treatment planning in psychotherapy. It also provides a hypothetical case and proposes a treatment plan for the incumbent. Issues addressed include the importance of treatment planning and vital aspects of a quality treatment plan. The author concludes that ultimately a good treatment plan can be evaluated by examining the patient's response to treatment goals and outcomes.
Outline:
Treatment Planning Defined
Relevance of Treatment Planning in Psychotherapy
Treatment Plan Overview
Stages of Treatment Planning
Characteristics of a Good Treatment Plan
Hypothetical Treatment Case - Depression
Conclusions
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"Bray, Falvey & Hebert (2005) define treatment planning, as a "frequent and universal judgment task" often required of mental health practitioners interested in promoting positive patient outcomes. During the treatment planning and conceptualization process, clinicians work to help problem solve and predict outcomes for patients using various clinical judgment strategies (Bray et al. 2005). This process while complex allows favorable outcomes for a majority of patients and improves clinical performance thus is vital to the success and well being not only of patients but also of the caregivers working with them (Bray, et al. 2005). "
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Financial Planning for Retirement, 2004.
An analysis of the necessary financial planning for retirement.
2,219 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper describes retirement planning as an ongoing process that a person needs to keep up with if goals are to be met. The paper contends that for those at or near retirement age, the planning process goes from accumulation of wealth to making the right decisions about assets. While one will still continue to accumulate money from investments, one will also be looking at using that money for day-to-day living expenses. The paper explains that the right choices are imperative in order to have the retirement lifestyle one desires.
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Early Financial Planning for Retirement
Financial Planning for Retirement: The 30s
Financial Planning for Retirement in Middle Life
Financial Planning for Retirement in the Later Years
Financial Resources for Retirement Planning
Social Security
Pension and Profit-Sharing Plans
Other Retirement Accounts
Other Resources
Retirement Strategies
Summary
References
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"Credit card debt should also be evaluated when one is in their 20's. Many credit cards have interest rates of 20% or higher. Over time, a concerted effort should be made to lower balances on these cards. Continuing to maintain high balances and high interest rates delays
putting money aside for retirement. Financial goals should be shared with one's partner. It is of critical importance that each person is involved in the planning and agree on what type of lifestyle he or she wishes. Once the goals are mutually agreed on, both parties should be involved in carrying out the financial strategies necessary to achieve those goals. Each person should know and understand which investments to have and why. This is a critical period to educate oneself about how to handle finances."
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Planning in Management, 2005.
This paper discusses planning, act of formulating a program for a definitive course of action, as an important function of management.
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This paper explains that, to begin its planning, an organization needs (1) to evaluate its readiness and goals by using an analytical study of their recent history, their strengths and weaknesses, (2) to establish a planning committee and (3) to recognize specific issues to be addressed in the planning process. The author points out that some of the most important factors, which serve as barriers to any effective planning, are communication, overall poor skill levels of employees and resistance to change. The paper relates that some of the major external influences in business management, over which an organization has less or no control but nonetheless must be included in the planning process, are the political-legal, economic, natural, socio-cultural, demographic and technological environments.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Steps in the Planning Process
Barriers to Effective Planning
Ways to Overcome these Barriers
External or Macro-Environment Influences
Internal or Micro-Environment Influences
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"Natural environment covers the areas regarding the natural resources consumed by an organization in the process of production. It also includes raw material shortages which would prove to be a loss for an organization. Increase in pollution levels, energy cost and an increased governmental intervention in the management of natural resource management also fall under the category of natural environment.
Another example of the influence of macro-environment was seen after the 11 September attacks on the World Trade Center. People resisted using air travel as a means to travel. Many airlines went bankrupt while many sat down to formulate new strategies in order to make profits."
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Corporate Strategic Planning, 2002.
A discussion of the concepts of corporate strategic planning including identification of the essential ingredients and a critical evaluation of the theory.
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This paper examines corporate strategic planning, the process of determining the mission, major objectives, strategies, and policies that govern the acquisition and allocation of resources to achieve organizational aims. It looks at the cycle of the process which generally begins after adoption of a strategy and describes five generally recognized elements of the strategic cycle. Through an extensive literature review, it examines it implementation and it effectiveness.
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Introduction
The Strategic Planning Concept and Process
The Links Between Strategic Planning and Performance
Goal-Oriented Strategic Planning and Performance
Management-Strategy Compatibility
Human Resource Incorporation into Strategic Planning
Incorporating the Organizational Budgeting Process into Strategic Planning
Incorporating Information Management into Strategic Planning
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"Within a framework where objectives and goals formulation precede the strategic planning process, the process itself must develop specific items. These items are (1) a statement of the firm?s position?both the present and future positions, (2) an assessment of the firm?s external environment?both for the present and the future, (3) an analysis of the impact of external environmental factors on the firm, (4) an identification and an evaluation of the opportunities available to the firm, (5) a program of action to exploit selected opportunities, and (6) an organizational plan designed to support implementation of the action plan (Key, 1993)."
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Urban Planning in California, 2004.
An examination of the urban planning problem that is facing Los Angeles County.
1,230 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses how urban planning and development in California has been the topic of much debate over the past few years and how, as the populations of various localities continue to increase, problems with urban planning continue to arise. It describes the urban planning problem in Los Angeles and attempts to determine whether it is the result of locally-based or regional planning. It also analyzes how a local and regional planning approach would impact the case differently.
Outline
Introduction
Description of the Problem
The Result of Locally or Regionally Based Planning
Local and Regional Planning Approach
Realistic Approach that Has Not Been Used
Solution to the Problem
Conclusion
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"According to an article in The Planning Report the 1977 court ruled that a cap be placed a $750 million cap on the amount of tax increment that could be abstracted from the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan. This cap was created to include the school district, the city and the county. This cap has created a major problem for urban development because the cap has already been reached. In 1977 the mayor and urban developers did not believe that the project would exceed the cap, but it did and now there is not enough money to complete the project."
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The Planning Process, 2004.
This paper discusses the pros and cons of the planning process.
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This paper explains that, although planning has been acknowledged to be important management function, it has also received criticism, with some theorists arguing that planning may create rigidity; plans cannot be developed for a dynamic environment, and formal plans cannot replace intuition and creativity. The author points out that the strategic planning process is the way in which strategists determine objectives and make strategic decisions by defining the corporate mission, forming strategic business units, and establishing strategy guidelines for long-term strategic planning of the corporation and its business units. The paper concludes that it makes good business sense to try to achieve a good balance between a rigid business planning approach, on the one hand, and a freewheeling ?seat-of-the-pants? style on the other.
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"The ability to move swiftly in a rapidly changing environment may be the defining characteristic of many successful firms today. . Sheriden (1994) determined that speed to the marketplace is considered an important competitive weapon for many firms. Chen and Hambrick (1995) showed that entrepreneurial firms were better positioned to compete based on speed because they were smaller and more flexible than their larger competitors. However, even though most companies invest significant time and effort in a formal, annual strategic-planning process, the extraordinary reality is that few executives believe that this time-consuming process pays off, and many managers complain that their strategic-planning process provides few new ideas and is often rife with politics."
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Language Planning, 2001.
This essay is a discussion of the main issues of language planning. The discussion is illustrated with two examples of recent language planning attempts.
1,811 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This essay provides an outline of what language planning involves - a deliberate attempt to modify and change the linguistic behavior of a society. It looks at the reasons behind it and the organizations and groups involved in it. It then proceeds to illustrate the discussion using cases from Finland and Norway.
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"The reasons behind language planning are complex and plentiful, ranging from large-scale modifications to more modest issues. It can be used to provide solutions to complex social problems, to develop national and official languages, and to standardise particular dialects. Language planners can make linguistic modifications so that subgroups of a particular population speaking different varieties of that language are united as a nation. As technology advances, language can be modified in order to address these developments. The reformation of spelling systems, lexical modernisation, and stylistic simplification are examples of language planning. More modest decisions such as which languages are to be used on signposts or which are to be used for educational purposes also involve deliberate modification. However, linguists and others involved in language planning are not always faced with the task of changing a language. There are circumstances in which the revival or preservation of a language involves deliberate attempts to prevent changes from occurring."
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Planning for a Sustainable Level of Tourism Development, 2002.
A critical analysis of planning processes with respect to tourism in the town of St. Jacob's, Ontario.
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This paper will present a critical analysis of a case study concerning the tourism planning process of one such local/regional tourist destination: St. Jacobs, Ontario. It will be argued that the planning process in St. Jacobs represents almost a textbook example of what not to do in terms of community planning for a local/regional tourist industry. After a general discussion of the players, the issues, and the processes in the St. Jacobs case, some of the more probable implications of the history of the planning process in the town will be outlined. Finally, an alternative model, that addresses the deficiencies of the given planning process in St. Jacobs, will be presented.
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