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The U.S. Postal Service, 2002.
This paper discusses the issue of U.S. Postal Service as seen as a monopoly.
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 45.95
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The paper begins with a general discussion of the concept of monopoly in business and how the U. S. Postal Service fits in with this definition. Arguments by the Postal Service and by critics of the system are presented. Example of alternatives from other countries are examined as possible solutions.
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"America is a free market system economy, but that does not mean that there are no checks and balances on businesses at all. Indeed, between the law of business associations, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and several other guide posts, American businesses are only free to operate within the paradigms of regulatory rules.
"One of the rules by which American businesses need to operate is the rule prohibiting monopolies. This word ?monopoly? has various significations:"
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The U.S. Anthrax Mail Attacks, 2005.
An examination of the terrorist attacks involving anthrax on the U.S. Postal Service and why and how the U.S. Postal Service was not prepared to deal with such an attack.
29,114 words (approx. 116.5 pages), 38 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This dissertation provides an examination of the anthrax mailings to determine how the U.S. Postal Service responded and what organizational structures were in place to facilitate or impede that response. The role and importance of the U.S. Postal Service is discussed and its history and evolution is described. The examination is presented over the course of six chapters and concludes that there were significant failures on the part of the postal service to provide adequate protections for its workers while the investigation was being conducted, largely as a result of an organizational culture that placed productivity above safety considerations.
Introduction
The History and Development of the U.S. Postal Service
Modern Postal Bureaucracy
Anthrax in the Mail: Attack and Response
Values in Conflict
Conclusion
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"The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 have resulted in vastly increased scrutiny of many aspects of government functioning, as major wars and national cataclysms have done in the past. In this new environment, it is important to understand what conflicting bureaucratic values may represent the opposing perspectives of providing open access to the postal system versus protecting the system and its workers from terrorist attacks in the future? "Few aspects, perhaps," Wise says, "have received more attention than the question of whether government in general, and the federal government in particular, has the right organizational structure to meet the requirements for homeland security." Immediately following the attacks, the president made a determination that there was a glaring need for improvements in security organization; in response, he established the Office of Homeland Security by executive order on October 8, 2001, less than one month following the terrorist attacks."
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U.S. Postal Service, 2002.
A brief look at the marketing orientation of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).
952 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper examines briefly why the USPS is so focused on customer satisfaction and consumerism. It provides a history of the organization as well as a look at the future plans of the USPS.
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"The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) began creating and delivering value for its customers when the Continental Congress appointed Ben Franklin to be first Postmaster General (usps.com, 2003) in 1775. Of course, at that time, the United States consisted of a few eastern seaboard colonies, and the USPS was really the only game in town ? and yet citizens in remote towns and villages were very pleased just to receive mail (value) from a man on horseback. As the years have gone by, the USPS is now a giant, serving 7 million customers daily through 38,000 postal outlets ? which employ 750,000 people. The operating revenue for the USPS today, according to their Web site, is $68.8 billion ? and the USPS boasts that 3 of their 6 product lines would qualify as Fortune 500 businesses (?correspondence & transactions,? ?business advertising,? and ?expedited delivery?)."
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The United States Postal Service, 1990.
Discusses the nature of the Postal Service as a semi-privatized authority. Details the problems that arise from this unique management structure and the competition from other delivery services and new communication technology.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 31.95
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"The U.S. Postal Service occupies a unique position in the government and in the business world. The Post Office was once a department of the U.S. Government and was operated as a government entity entirely. In 1970 Congress changed this, believing that a semi-privatized structure would enable the Postal Service (as it would then be called) better to function and to develop alternative management methods. However, the Postal Service remains a government entity in most respects. The Postal Service is overseen by the Postal Rate Commission (Carson, 1985, p. 584). The rate commission can recommend rate increases for the Postal Service, but Congress has the final say.
Rate increases have been levied by the Postal Service about every three years since it was created by Congress in 1970. The Postal Service has more than 750,000 employees today, and labor"
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EMSDS (Emergency Medical Services Daycare Service), 2004.
This paper is a business plan for EMSDS, Emergency Medical Daycare Services, a part-time daycare program that meets the challenging scheduling needs of firefighters and EMS professionals with similar scheduling limitations.
3,695 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 102.95
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This paper explains that the firefighter daycare center will provide a staff of qualified professionals, all of whom are certified with Early Childhood Education (ECE) diplomas, and, above all else, flexible and affordable. The author points out that the daycare will aspire to attract clientele, gain corporate and community sponsorship in an effort to reduce costs, and provide adequate services and seek out volunteers to help manage operating costs. The paper concludes that, in the event that EMSDS does not find adequate resources with which to conduct business in its first year, it will postpone arrangements to open approximately one year later. Charts.
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Introduction/Executive Summary
Vision
Situational Analysis
Market Demographics
Market Summary
Market Needs
Market Trends
Market Forecast/Growth
SWOT
Competition
Mission
Market Objectives
Marketing Mix
Pricing
Competition
Selling Methods
Financial Data
Breakeven
Implementation
Contingency
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"The daycare industry is growing. The childcare services industry is one of the most rapidly growing markets, expanding in part due to accommodate the increasingly high demand for quality services. In 1999 the market for childcare services topped out at more than $3.5 billion. The market is expected to surpass $60 billion in revenues in the upcoming years, in part due to the fact that both parents typically are now working in the labor force. ?Child care expenses by households rose 15.7% between 1986 and 1999 alone?. ?Formal daycare service providers in 1999 earned revenues of approximately $1.8 billion, with expenses toping out at approximately $1.7 billion, leaving more than $96 million in profits for daycare providers?. The profit margin is approximately 5.3%."
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The U.S. Civil Service, 2007.
This paper presents a historical overview of the U.S. civil service as an example of human resource management in public administration (PA).
3,540 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 31 sources, APA, $ 99.95
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This paper explains that the 1871 Civil Service Commission report on the spoils system, which stated its moral debase, led to the
Pendleton Act of 1883, which created a merit-based system of employment for federal employees. The author points out that, in an environment where Americans remain unenthusiastic about government service because of low pay and a cultural anti-government feeling, the challenges to the civil service system include finding quality employees, increasing accountability and promoting a more democratic bureaucracy in which citizen involvement is the norm. The author emphasizes that the values of public administration are the quest for efficiency, increased accountability, social equity, empowering citizens during the discourse phase and ethics with honest and open government.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Pre-Pendleton
Pendleton and the Growth of P.A.
Expanding Opportunity in Public Service
Now What
The Conservative Era and Civil Service
Civil Service in the 21st Century
Civil Service 2025
Conclusions
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"NPR was one part of a larger organizational thrust by the Clinton administration. In 1993, Clinton/Gore passed the Government Performance and Results (GPR) Act. Clearly, the framing of the issues is indicative of the tenor of the times. The GPR mandated that each federal agency introduce a strategic plan by 1997. The effect of this measure was to limit organizations from being funded from year to year without accountability. Instead, each federal agency had to list outcomes and time lines in order to validate its existence."
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The 2003 U.K. Fire Service Strike, 2004.
An analysis of the causes, effects and consequences of the U.K. firefighters? dispute of 2002-2003 and of the actions of the government to resolve it.
12,300 words (approx. 49.2 pages), 67 sources, MLA, $ 236.95
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This paper aims to critically analyse the actions of the government in response to the Fire Brigades Union?s decision to take industrial action in 2002-2003 and considers the wider implications and consequences for future government-trade union relations and conflict resolution. It looks at how the dispute began as a pay claim by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) in April 2002 and was complicated by the government?s modernisation policy in the public sector and aims to uncover the impact of the conflict, at an organisational level and assess the implications in the wider industrial relations environment ? for other public sector workers and trade unions.
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Abstract
Chapter 1 ? Introduction
Chapter 2 ? Literature Review
The Contemporary Context of the 2002-2003 Fire Dispute
Chapter 3 ? Methodology
Research Design and Methodology
Chapter 4 ? Discussion and Findings
Conclusion
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"The election victory in 1997 of a newly revitalised and rebranded ?New? Labour Party, initially promised much to trade union leaders, who had hoped for a close, mutual relationship reminiscent of the past. Committing to the previous government?s expenditure plans, its manifesto (Labour Party, 1997) clearly spelled out few positive messages for trade unions who hoped that collectivist beliefs would form the cornerstone of Labour policy. However, in its business manifesto ?New Opportunities for Business?, it was revealed that Labour would not bring about a ?blanket repeal of the main elements ? on ballots, picketing, and industrial action - of the 1980s employment and industrial relations legislation? (Rose, 2001:233), stressing a greater emphasis on partnership agreements."
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U.S Airline Service, 2001.
Airline quality ratings. Ranking best & worst airlines & criteria. Significance of decline in airline quality and customer rights. Example of Singapore Airlines as world's best for U.S. to follow.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 7 sources, $ 103.95
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"The Best & Worst Airlines in the United States
Introduction
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) states that approximately 499 million people boarded one of the ten major U.S. carriers to fly domestically within the United States in 1999 (Bowen & Headley, 2000). This number does not include the almost 55 million people that boarded a flight in the US on route to an international destination. Furthermore, regional and commuter carriers accounted for an additional approximately 57 million passengers flying domestic routes. This brings to approximately 611 million the total number of people boarding a plane in the US in 1999. And looking to the future, the FAA forecasts that domestic passenger travel will increase, on average, between..."
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U.S. Secret Service, 2003.
Centers on the agency's activities after 9/11.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 79.95
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Discusses the creation and development of the Secret Service, its original narrow role regarding the monetary system, the expansion of its functions, and executive protection duty. Examines the events of September 11, 2001.
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"This paper logically falls into three sections. Part One will deal with the United States Secret Service from its inception until September 11, 2001. Part Two will deal with September 11, 2001, ..."
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U.S. National Park Service, 1993.
A look at its founding in 1916, its background, function, growth and organization.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 31.95
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"The United States National Park Service
In 1916, Congress approved legislation creating the National Park Service.. From foundations first laid down under the stewardship of director, Stephen T. Mather, and assistant director, Horace Albright, an extensive system has evolved.. Today, the organization consists of over 300 areas..including many of the nation's best geologic features, historical sites, and outdoor recreation areas..designated by either Congress or the presidential to be preserved for public enjoyment.. The largest and oldest national park, Yellowstone, has served a pioneering role in the struggle to protect our country's natural treasures.. Furthermore, it exemplifies the challenges faced by the park service today of achieving a satisfactory compromise between protecting natural environments and making them available..."
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U.S Secret Service, 1994.
Origins, functions (presidential protection, fraud), major cases (Kennedy, Reagan) and shortcomings.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 63.95
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"The U.S. Secret Service began in a time of national crisis. Each new duty that it encountered during the course of its history would be in response to a critical situation, a national need, and in some instances, a tragedy. Although people associate the Secret Service with presidential protection, that was not the reason it was created. It was counterfeiting, the monetary crime universal to all ages, that brought about the Service's beginnings (Moments 4).
During the time of the Civil War, as much as one-third to one-half of U.S. currency was counterfeit. The situation was overwhelming when Secretary of the Treasury Hugh McCulloch approached President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865. McCulloch has permission to do something to combat the bogus bills, and Lincoln agreed. That was the day the that the Secret.."
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The U.S. and the U.N. Rights of the Child Convention, 2002.
This paper discusses why the U.S. hasn't signed the treaty on the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child.
5,060 words (approx. 20.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 127.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination, written from a legal standpoint, of the treaty on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children. The paper concludes the U. S. is willing to intervene in other international problems, such as oil; and therefore, it should make a public statement to protect the world?s most precious commodity, children, by supporting the treaty.
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Introduction
What Is It
What It Protects
What about the Legal Standpoint
Why Is Treaty Needed
Why Won't the U.S. Sign?
Reasons for Signing the Treaty
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"While there are many political reasons that the US may refuse to sign the treaty, one of the chief causes for concern might be the establishment of an International Criminal Court. Many UN delegates support the idea of an International Criminal Court but the United States has been steadfast in its refusal to agree. An international criminal court might begin the slippery slope of descent to the power of individual nations when it comes to many issues including the treaty.If the international criminal court gains favor and power in the future it is feasible that the court could be used to enforce the treaty."
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Multiculturalism in the U.S. and U.K., 2005.
This paper presents an analysis regarding the doctrine of multiculturalism.
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In this article, the writer discusses the doctrine of multiculturalism. The writer offers an analysis of why such a doctrine is problematic. In order to examine the issue of multiculturalism, the writer uses examples from the public education systems in the U.S. and Great Britain to show the difficulties in treating all cultures as equal.
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"Multiculturalism is defined by the Ayn Rand institute as the view that all cultures are equal. While this doctrine is often adopted in spirit if not in principle in the U.S. and Great Britain, multiculturalism is problematic as a term. For if all cultures are equal we cannot say that there is one superior way of being, one superior set of values or one superior method of educating individuals. However societies like America and Great Britain often adopt such methods values ... "
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Advanced Universal Service, 2005.
Explores the need for universal service based on skills needed to compete in the Information Age and identifies key areas that public telecommunications policies should address in defining universal service for the future.
16,665 words (approx. 66.7 pages), 50 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper seeks to address whether access to relatively new telecommunications technologies such as the Internet and broadband should be covered by a redefinition of universal service-advanced universal service. This paper examines the concept of universal service from a historical perspective to evaluate its current regulatory status. It examines the needs and barriers to implementing advanced universal service, explains broadband technologies, looks at initiatives to help narrow the digital divide, explores policy objectives and finally makes recommendations for policy makers for basic and advanced universal service. This paper finds that universal service policies should continue to ensure access to basic Internet and that policy makers should continue to closely monitor the deployment of advanced telecommunications technologies to ensure equitable access by all citizens. It does not, however, recommend that advanced universal service be deployed at this time.
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Abstract
Introduction
Overview
Methodology
History of Universal Service
Initial Executive, Legislative, and Regulatory Environment in 1934
Deregulation and Universal Service Fund in 1996
Bill Introduction
Conference Committee
Passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996
Section 254: Revision of Universal Service
Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service
Public Interest Advocates
Section 706: Advanced Telecommunications Incentives
Need for Universal Service
Information Age
Economic Benefits
Digital Divide
21st Century Job Skills
Empowerment
Access as a Right
Broadband Technology Descriptions
Broadband
Cable TV Networks
Digital Subscribe Line: xDSL
Fiber Access Networks: FTTx
Wireless Access Networks
Applications
Internet Access
Video-Conferencing
Video on Demand
Near Video on Demand
Digital Television
Barriers to Advanced Universal Service
Opposing Arguments
Executive, Legislative and Regulatory Climates
Monopoly vs Competitive Environment
Emerging Policy Arenas
Current Initiatives
Public
Next Generation Internet
The President's National Information Infrastructure Advisory Council
Department of Education
Department of Commerce
National Science Foundation
Department of Agriculture
Universal Service Administrative Corporation
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Private
OpenNET Coalition
AT&T
IBM
Partnerships
Presidential Advisory Committee
The Benton Foundation
Family Technology Resource Centers
Policy Objectives
Access
Standards
Competition
Content
Positive Outcomes
Negative Outcomes
Options
Option A
Option B
Option C
Recommendation
References
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"Section 254 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 not only reaffirms the central importance of universal service in telecommunications, but it has vastly expanded the concept. The FCC is charged with assuring that all rates for universal service are just, reasonable, and affordable, not just the rates for interstate service. The word "affordable" had not been used before this legislation, but the 1996 Act introduces the concept of affordability directly and explicitly into national policy. The 1996 Act expands the services to which the universal service concept applies and institutes a formal process for expanding the definition of universal service over time. Although access to the network for high-cost areas and low-income consumers has been supported for years, the 1996 Act explicitly requires this policy and requires that it be implemented with specific and predictable mechanisms, in the form of contributions from all providers of telecommunications services to support universal service. A whole new range of institutions has been identified as having a role in universal service policy."
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Postal Systems, 2007.
An analysis and comparison of FedEx, United Parcel Service (UPS) and the federal government's United States Postal Service.
2,313 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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The paper analyzes the UPS company that claims to be the world's largest package delivery company. The paper explains that brand image is the essence and basis of their business identity and strategy. The paper then looks at the FedEx Corporation, a courier company, which offers overnight ground, heavy freight, document-copying and logistics services. The paper examines FedEx's company philosophy of customer satisfaction. The paper also looks at the United States Postal Service and examines complaints regarding timeliness, insurance claims, buying stamps, mailing a package and picking up a package. The paper concludes that FedEx has a slight advantage over UPS in the ratings.
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"A postal system delivers written documents and packages containing other matter to destinations around the world (Wikipedia 2006). Any such document is referred to as mail or post. A postal service may be private or public. It transports letters, packages, savings accounts and passport applications. In the United States, private companies, such as FedEx and United Parcel Service compete with the federal government's United States Postal Service or UPS, particularly in delivering packages (Wikipedia)."
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