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Women in the American Work Force, 2004.
An analysis of the effects and issues related to the promotion and use of women and their skills in the American work force.
5,573 words (approx. 22.3 pages), 28 sources, MLA, $ 135.95
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This paper examines what barriers still exist, if any, to the advancement of women within the executive tiers of the American work force. The paper explores the effects and issues related to the promotion and use of women and their skills in the American work force. The paper intends to discover whether organizational systems are using their female work forces to their fullest potential. The paper will also examines the common views and perceptions of female leaders vs. male leaders within corporations encompassing several different industries.
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"The lack of advancement of women in management within the corporate world is a continuing problem among companies large and small. Several studies examined support the notion that though women are successful in business, they still face traditional stereotypes and obstacles to advancement at the highest levels of organizations (Eagly & Johannasen-Schmidt, 2001). Though women are entering the business world in greater numbers but barriers still exist to their advancement in the structure of work organizations, the structure of the educational and economic systems, and in the social order. Many studies conducted of discrimination and related topics in the workplace are still very recent, indicating that a problem still exists for women in the workforce."
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Women in The Work Force, 2003.
Examines stress factors for women in the work force.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 47.95
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Discusses stress factors, the necessity for a second income in families, the impact on mothers and children of mothers working full-time, and the high risk factors affecting women at work. Also addresses stress from workplace violence and job conditions that lead to stress.
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"Now, more than at any other time in the American historical period, women make up a large percentage of the labor force. Yet, as late as 1991, the Department of Labor records that "women represented 63% of all persons 18 and over who were living below ..."
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Native Woman as a Work Force in Canada, 2008.
A examination of the role played by native women in Canada prior to and after the World War l.
1,592 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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The paper is divided into two sections, which deals primarily with the work role of native women in Canada in the pre industrial period, and secondly with work done at home, to work done in the labor force, relating to payment and pensions. The paper relates that initially all women were involved in commercial activities however certain positions were reserved for men. The paper explains the division of labor among men and women and gives the reasoning behind this division and how the situation changed after the war. The factors dealing with remuneration for women is explained in detail with reasons and comparisons.
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"During the early industrialization period, women always "earned less than 60 percent of what men earned, even when...they worked longer hours" (Wilson 60). The prevalent attitude was that older men should be responsible for skilled work. Certain jobs became the domain of men so that women could be excluded; when women performed certain work, it lost status. Eventually, female sweated labor, as a result of poor working conditions and workplace abuses, endangered male incomes (McIntosh 143). At the same time, only men's work was eased by mechanization. Factory work allowed women more free time but eventually defined life for single women (Unit 2 26). However, while men as breadwinners worked in factories, married women were confined to the home (Unit 2 28) but still earned money by such activities as baking and crafts. As industrialization proceeded, women were viewed as consumers rather than producers (Unit 2 29). Along with factory work, the main employment available to women was domestic work."
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Aging Work Force in America, 2005.
Discusses the impact of an aging work force on the American economy, focusing on federal government employees.
3,854 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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The work force in America is rapidly aging. This rapidly aging work force creates challengers for organizations that must manage an aging work force. This paper explores the challenges of managing an aging work force within any given organization. It focuses on the fact that many older Baby Boomers are retiring, while others are choosing to work well passed the retirement age. Managers must devise ways to manage such a work force. Employers must understand the challenges that may arise, as an aging work force becomes part of the fabric of the organization. If employers do not attempt to understand and implement solutions for managing an aging work force, their organizations will suffer greatly. The paper begins by explaining why the aging work force is such an issue in the current work force.
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"The organization that we will focus on during the course of this discussion is the federal government. Many employed by the federal government will either reach retirement age or be eligible for retirement. These retirements will create a huge disparity within the federal government and will bring into question how an aging workforce should be managed. As we all know, changes in technology and communications have created varying skill sets amongst the generations. For instance, many baby boomers came into the workforce when mainframe computers were the newest technology. On the other hand, today?s generation is configuring wireless networks that can be accessed anywhere at any time. On the other hand, the aging segment of the workforce also has valuable work experience that cannot easily be replaced. They also possess managerial and leadership skills that the younger generation has not yet acquired. For this reason, many employers both federal and private have been attempting to keep and recruit retired persons or those close to retirement."
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Work Force Loyalty, 2004.
An examination of four questions related to work force loyalty.
2,082 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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This paper addresses the following questions about work force loyalty: Why build work force loyalty? Does it really matter? What are the most effective ways to promote work force loyalty? What are the characteristics and behaviors that indicate a loyal worker? What is the current trend in employee loyalty?
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?Employee loyalty is not just a virtue-it?s the key to profitable growth?. (Business Wire 2001). Loyalty in the workplace is considered the fuel that drives the financial success of any company. In today?s highly competitive and technologically advanced society it is detrimental to ensure overhead costs are kept as low as possible. One important way to accomplish this feat is to retain those employees that are already trained and proficient in their jobs. The cost of replacing an employee in today?s market is roughly one-half of that person?s annual salary. This figure doesn?t include the loss of intellectual capital that results from each departure. (Strum, 2000). We know that it costs time, money, and experience to replace an employee. But there is also a possibility that the loss of a longtime employee will bring about the loss of loyal customers. In a book written by Bain and Reichheld (Loyalty Effect, 2001) as companies face the harsh realties of economic downturn, holding onto their customers."
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Training and Developing a Work Force, 2001.
This essay describes the process a company undergoes when training and developing a work force.
4,535 words (approx. 18.1 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 118.95
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This paper is a guide to companies when executing the training of a new work force. The author shows how job training is crucial for the workers as well as for the corporations. He indicates that companies are paying more attention to the training and development then to recruiting. There are many changes that are being made to the process of training and developing a new work force mainly towards developing existing skills and acquiring new ones. The paper examines several factors that affect this process such as: government intervention, wages, diversity, globalization...and much more.
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"When a company or enterprise consider workforce development it is not merely to polish existing skills or image standards. Job training is crucial for the workers as well as for the corporations. On the job it means reaping profits and for the nation it means creating human resources. Thus for this reason enterprise are paying more attention in training and development then in recruitment. The focus therefore is to ?change? and the trend is towards developing existing skills, acquiring new ones.
In the recent years this has been treated as part of human resources training where individuals were recruited and ?TRAINED? to the organization. Those who have skills would benefit less from the training and those who don?t learn to acquire some. The overall outcome is not what the skills the employee has but rather what skills the individuals have instilled those are congruent to the environment in which they work. Hence, the training process has been morel like an educational process, where individuals were given lectures on development of skills instead of acquiring the true skills required."
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The Australian Work Force, 2004.
An overview of the aspects that characterize the Australian work force and how it compares to other countries.
1,065 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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Since independence, Australia has attempted to maintain standards typical of a Western, liberal democracy that values the quality of life of its work force. The issue of hiring discrimination has become an issue because lifetime employment is becoming more and more rare, and many of Australia?s neighbours implicitly condone the mass employment of children in the textiles industry. This paper shows that, according to the Australian Council of Trade Unions, there are no federal laws in Australia prohibiting forced labor, setting a minimum age for employment, or prohibiting forced or bonded labor by children as exist in the United States, Britain, and Canada. Humanitarian organizations fear that increased trade with these countries will lead to a devolution of Australia?s treatment of workers, young and old. It is for these reasons that the current unregulated system should be audited according to its effects on the population in terms of employment and income levels by age. This study focuses on the nature of publicly-available, quantitative data reflecting the age and salary of Australia?s workers.
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"Australia maintains wage and income restrictions that are more typical of Europe than North America, which may help to explain its young workforce. 20-24 year olds make an average of between 300 and 700 a week, whereas the range increases for 25-29 year olds, who typically make between 400 and 1500 a week. As salary is often more driven by tenure than by educational attainment in Australia, this provides incentives for workers to get into the workforce early. This is not the case in countries like Germany and the United States, where educational attainment is highly valued."
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Training and Development of Work Force, 2001.
An in-depth look at the concept of training a work force for better production output.
4,000 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 108.95
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This paper provides a thorough examination of training procedures for new employees and refresher courses for existing employees. It tackles issues such as the objective and need for training, types of trainees in different work conditions and provides examples of different training methods. The writer states the obvious advantages of having a well trained team for better production.
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"Training has become the most important feature of a successful organization. The need of proper training was felt when the organizations started falling apart due to tiny mistakes of its employees. Training is necessary because it improves profitability and/ or more positive attitudes towards profit orientation. Enhances the job knowledge and skills at all levels of the organization. The work force gets a high morale. Due to proper training employees can identify with organizational goals, corporate image gets improved. Training fosters authenticity, openness and trust. A boss an the subordinates get to work in a better environment and relationship. Training aids in developing leadership skill, motivation, loyalty, better attitudes and other aspects that successful workers and managers usually display. The quality of work is also increased and so is the productivity. Its cost effective as well, it cuts costs in different areas e.g. production, personnel, administration etc. it develops a sense of responsibility to the organization for being competent and knowledgeable. Labor management is also improved, as workers instead of feeling ignored, feel taken care of which develops a sense of loyalty"
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The Multi-generational Nursing Work Force, 2006.
A review of the nursing professional sector and the lack of well trained professionals.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses how the nursing work force begins a demographic shift with the retirement of the baby boomer generation, the shrinking pool of nurses continues to be a problem in spite of incentives to enlarge it and relax the system to accommodate new recruits. The paper recognises that one perspective that needs to be addressed is the multi-generational composition of the work force, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Once intergenerational differences and needs are recognized, acknowledged, appreciated and addressed at the managerial level, increased job satisfaction and increase in ranks may reverse the current trend.
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"Nursing as a profession in the western world continues to struggle against the steady decline in its ranks. Arguments regarding the root cause often center around a "supply and...demand problem" versus a "systemic problem" (Stuenkel, Cohen & de al Cuesta, 2005, p. 1). However, this is slowly falling out of favor, primarily because of persisting high attrition rates due to work dissatisfaction, a phenomenon that was almost unheard of in older nursing staff, in spite of the use of incentives. With the fast-approaching retirement of the Baby Boomer generation, one cannot help but look upon a commonly discussed but otherwise dismissed aspect of nursing workforce dynamics: the generation gap. Statement of the Issue The issue of a conflicting and shrinking multi-generational nurse work force is gradually becoming apparent."
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Women in the American Revolution, 2001.
This in-depth paper examines the important role of women in the American Revolution and how, despite the time period, they managed to contribute.
7,000 words (approx. 28.0 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 157.95
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This paper describes some of the women who participated in the American Revolution - their lives, their stories and their motives. It examines how these significant women were examples of an undercurrent already present in the American society and how, due to the necessity of war, these women were able to be given the chance to make an impact on the society.
I. Introduction ? Social Status of Women in the Revolution
II. Molly Pitcher ? the real story
A. Evidence supporting her existence
B. Evidence denying her existence
C. An American Icon
D. Other Women who took up Arms
III. Women as Spies
A. Ann Bates
B. Miss Jenny
IV. Life as a Camp Follower
A. Women in Supporting Roles
B. The winds of Equality
C. Abigail Adams
D. Patriotism
V. Men?s views on Women in the Revolution
A. Women as a Symbol of the Comforts of Home
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"Women in the American Revolution played a deciding factor in the success of the colonists in winning their freedom from the Tyranny of England. Traditional roles of men and women had been heavily influenced by the teachings of Christianity in which men were above women and God was above men. The interpretation of this idea was taken rather literally during this time period and many men regarded women as lower beings. During the Revolutionary war women were not considered fit for battle and this was strictly a man?s realm. Women were responsible for cooking, mending, sewing, soap making, and other forms of domestic tasks. The onset of the war forced some of these ideas to be loosened due to necessity. The war played a major role in re-defining women?s roles in the late 18th century. These ideas began a long series of reforms, which later led to the suffrage movement."
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Effects of WWII on Women and African-Americans, 2001.
This paper shows how World War II affected women and African-Americans.
1,465 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 1 source, $ 48.95
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This paper shows how World War II profoundly affected the attitudes of women and African Americans towards American society at large. Racism and sexism was common and frequently considered "normal" prior to war, but the military experiences of African Americans and work on the home-front by women altered their beliefs about the social system they lived in, leading them to challenge and not accept racism and sexism.
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"One major effect World War II had on American society was that it showed the oppressed women and African-Americans at that time that they should no longer suffer silently through the sexism and racism that was pressed against them. As many women and blacks served in various parts of the military, they realized that no matter how hard they tried, or how good they were at what they did, they were never given the recognition they deserved. There was no such thing as equal opportunity. If you were a white male, you were given the higher rank, better employment location, and anything else that would attempt to show you as the superior. After the war was over and they ultimately realized their full potential, they more fervently joined the fight to merely be treated as equals in the society in which they lived. World War II changed the lives and attitudes of many Americans as it gave a big push on the door that opened to a world in which racism and sexism no longer existed. As Dellie Hahne realized and many others could relate to, ?The war directly influenced the rest of my life? (120)."
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Portrayal of Overweight vs. Thin Women in American Television Series, 2003.
Compares how overweight and thin women are portrayed on American television series. Cites "Everybody Loves Raymond," "The Drew Carey Show" and "The Parkers."
1,127 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper focuses on how overweight women are portrayed in American television, stressing the comical roles in which unattractive women are cast. While thin, attractive women are prevailing with more dominant, powerful roles, overweight female characters are cast in demeaning roles. Given the dominant role allows an attractive woman to address important women's issues, where her overweight counterpart is often cast in roles that confine her to the undesirable stereotype of of the pushy, nosy, nit-picker.
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"Over the past few years, actresses have found themselves in greater positions of freedom with regards to the roles open and offered to them. Women are prevailing in television with more dominant, powerful roles and given a chance to address issues that concern the female public. However, it is usually the younger, thin women who get to stretch the limits of society. They get to explore roles of sexual and personal liberation. Thin women are shown as holding high positions in the economic world as well as having the ability to attract many men. For the most part, their older, overweight counterparts are still confined to roles that portray them as intrusive busybodies. When they push these attitudes beyond the normal social expectations, they become the joke of other characters and must then deal with their ridicule. Overweight female characters in sitcoms are demeaned and made fun of by other characters in the show. They are often characterized by overly flamboyant clothes, makeup and personalities, and as a result the other characters show a slight fear of them. These roles are especially prevalent in the evening situational comedies that one might watch."
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Women's Struggles in American History, 2004.
Examines the struggle for freedom by women in pre-Civil War American history.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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Prior to the American Civil War, women were gaining a sense of self that extended beyond their households. While the country was divided over racial issues, women across the country were also fighting for their rights, regardless of the color of their skin. African-American women and European American women alike faced different hurdles, but were brought together under the common cause of freedom. This paper examines the struggles and successes of each class of women and their achievements. The paper discusses education, employment, slavery, and civil rights.
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"European American women began voicing their opinions about social issues in the early 1800s. Through these efforts, they demonstrated that they were individuals too and they could be more than just wives and mothers. Many women paid dues to mutual-aid societies that provided a type of insurance for women who got sick or lost their husbands. Other women founded charity groups. An example of these groups is the Society for the relief of Poor Widows with Small Children, which was established in New York. Many of these groups provided education for poor children while others provided situations where women could actually work. In addition, women were responsible for establishing temperance and moral reform societies to curb drinking and prostitution."
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19th and 20th Century Women in American Literature, 2004.
Examines the societal evolution of American women through works by Willa Cather, Kate Chopin, and Nella Larsen.
875 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 31.95
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Nineteenth and 20th century American women have, through the years, evolved from being simple mothers, wives, and daughters to being women of true substance; that is, women who gained autonomy despite the stereotypes and stigmas given them by their society. This paper discusses how the novels, "Quicksand" by Nella Larsen, "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin, and "My Antonia" by Willa Cather, explore the issue on how womanhood and motherhood are confronted by the lead female characters and how their chosen lives led either to their downfall or success in life. The analyses of women characters in the novels show how Larsen, Chopin, and Cather have differing perspectives in confronting issues about women during their time. Larsen equates freedom among women with freedom from the responsibilities of motherhood, while Cather presents a contradicting view, asserting happiness within the individual as the true measure of a woman?s freedom in the 20th century American society.
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"While advocating for women empowerment and freedom, Cather takes into account the value and importance of family and social interaction of women with society. Choosing the life of a mother, wife, and pioneer woman, Antonia embodies the woman of her period in a more realistic setting and situation, where contentment is achieved not through detachment from the family and society, but by integrating oneself and attaining harmonious relationships among people."
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Education of Women in American Society, 2005.
A review of the history of the education of American women and how it's affected society today.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 4 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper looks at the broad topic of the education of women in the United States. The paper focuses primarily on the history of the education of women in the US, the impact of all-women's colleges, and their benefits to women. The paper further discusses the benefits of coeducational schools and the effects of special programs designed to encourage women in math and sciences.
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"Women in American society are often considered to be well-educated and perhaps to be as well educated as their male counterparts, and any suggestions of inequality or unfairness in the education system is often disregarded as the result of feminist paranoia. However, education has historically been more of a privilege than a right for American women, and there has always been a struggle for women to receive the same levels and quality of education as men. Throughout the history of American education, this has taken the form of separate women's schools, co-educational schools, or special programs and initiatives to get women interested and committed to particular fields like science and technology."
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