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This paper evaluates methods organizations can adopt to help promote greater gender diversity. These methods include conducting annual diversity surveys, providing team building seminars and encouraging team building efforts within the organization. Such efforts lay the groundwork for building a culture that promotes diversity and encourages women to excel at all levels of the organization. It also works to provide women the tools they need to succeed within the organization and within a group setting.

Outline:
Intervention Methods and Diversity in the Organization
Direct Methods of Establishing Diversity Competence
Indirect Methods of Establishing Diversity Competence
Conclusions

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"Traditional intervention methods may include various techniques and tools used to eliminate the cultural biases that exist within enterprises large and small. Intervention methods basically involved direct and indirect actions that one engages in to alter certain events or behaviors to improve the performance of a group and reduce behaviors considered undesirable (Garmston, 2004). Interventions may be helpful in promoting greater empowerment among groups that are traditionally singled out in the workplace, including women."

Tags:diversity, competence, intervention, methods, women, equality, workplace

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In this essay the writer discusses that quantitative methods in nursing consistently provide information to the health care community regarding the impact that nursing offers the population. The writer notes that through a variety of methods, quantitative data and analysis allow nurses to focus on individuals, societal groups, and communities to provide quality care. Further, the writer points out that the scope of quantitative methods is limitless, as is the number of individuals that can be affected by the use of data in nursing.

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"The quality of nursing care is the foundation of the nursing profession. Each hospital system, health care facility and independent nursing staff is concerned with the level of care that is provided to patients continuously. Documentation of care, as well as information provided by patients can be used quantitatively to produce data that will determine whether or not patients receive quality care through nursing. Laferriere contends, Quality assurance is the promise or guarantee home health agencies ... "

Tags:nursing, quantitative, methods

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This paper illustrates how the writer performs an in-service for a small group of work colleagues. The in-service is on the topic of newly diagnosed diabetes in pregnant women and is for nursing professionals on the staff of a high-risk obstetrics nursing unit. An introduction is given, the average learner is described, course content is described, instructional methods to be used are given and discussed as to their advantages and disadvantages, educator creativity is discussed and a conclusion is presented.

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"The problem of facilitating effective and efficient staff in-services is a large one in the nursing profession. Due to time and staff shortages, as well as the fact that nursing professionals are no longer students, but are indeed skilled professionals, it can be difficult to provide quality training to staff members. Yet, despite the difficulties which face nursing staff educators, in-services are necessary, as continued education is needed to keep nurses on the cutting edge of medical practice, for the sake of the patients. That is why the well-planned and integrated use of instructional methods is so very important to nursing staff in-services. This paper will focus on the use of both traditional and non-traditional instructional methods as they might be incorporated at a staff in-service for a small group of colleagues on a high-risk obstetrics unit."

Tags:instructional, methods, nursing

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The paper discusses the two statistical analysis forecast methods. The paper explains how they can both be used to trend market areas, one on a broad basis, while the other can be extremely detailed and therefore, more accurate.

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"Although there are many approaches to determining accurate forecasting there is one approach, which can be used when little data is available on a local level. This approach is known as the "build up" method and when applied is used to gain basic market information (i.e. market population, product market share and product demand percentage). This data is used to determine market size potential within a given area and is based on the entire market, not segments (Barnett, 1988, p. 28). In addition to this the "build up" method does not take into consideration the initial goals of the company but takes into consideration market conditions only. An example of build up forecasting would show total consumer sales on automobiles across the nation."

Tags:statistical, methods, demographics

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This paper in business statistics examines the usage of statistical methods in corporate performance measurement. It concludes that statistics have a central place in measuring corporate performance.

Tags:statistical, methods, performance

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This paper describes and discusses various methods for teaching children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The paper also discusses the difficulties encountered by children with ADHD.

Tags:Teaching, methods, of, ADHD

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The purpose of this paper is to discuss forecasting methods that are used in commercial business. Competition for consumers is high and in order for businesses to survive, they all have to consider what products are needed, where and when they are needed as well as in what quantities. It looks at how a successful forecasting strategy requires selecting the appropriate forecasting technique and compares and in particular contrasts forecasting methods as they relate to an organization called United Parcel Service. It looks at how there are three types of forecasting to predict demand: judgment methods, time series analysis and causal methods.
Outline
Abstract
Introduction
Judgment Methods
Time Series Analysis
Causal Methods
Conclusion

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"Judgment methods can be defined as tools that use opinions to develop forecasts without reference to any available historical data. The basis for judgment methods is to utilize decision-makers that have sufficient experience to establish forecasts. This is a low cost method that has rapid development time. However, it is not consistently accurate and subject to bias. The judgment method would not work at the UPS billing site. Most of the forecasting is based on previous numbers and historical data collected as far back as two years ago. Plans for staffing, potential growth, and volume production are weighed in comparison with these same factors in previous years of operation especially during
their consolidation processes. "

Tags:judgment, method, time, series, analysis, causal

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This paper presents a series of research methods through exploring the study of ancient freemasonry. The paper examines how, due to freemasonry being a closed fraternal organization, research into its ancient origins needs to be done cautiously in order to avoid errors or problems in imposing the researcher's personal views.

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"Historically, freemasonry is considered a society in which its membership actively practices secrecy. The reasons for secrecy among Freemasons are perplexing to outsiders, for interest in freemasonry is enhanced when there is the implication that this is a clandestine organization with intentions and purposes that are not fully known; revealing these details would appear to grant an additional element of legitimacy to the organization. Furthermore, researchers, scholars, and theologians seeking to approach freemasonry and understand its practices are likewise thwarted from a lack of information. Even that information that does exist is controversial, for it is rarely verified through an outside source. This paper takes into consideration these liabilities while attempting to find a verifiable solution to study the establishment and founding of ancient freemasonry."

Tags:research, theory, method

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This paper provides an overview of electronic payment methods and outlines the relative advantages of electronic payment methods both for customer service and increased profitability. The main features of electronic payment cards, which include credit cards, virtual credit cards, debit cards, and charge cards, are described, and the main characteristics of successful e-payment methods are outlined. The recent successes of PayPal and VeriSign are outlined, and the author's personal interest in the subject is discussed.

Outline
Electronic Payment Methods
Main Features of Electronic Payment Methods
Electronic Payment Methods, PayPal and VeriSign
Personal Interest in Electronic Payment Methods
Additional Information on Electronic Payment Methods

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"Successful e-payment methods share a number of characteristics. These are: independence, interoperability and portability, security, anonymity, divisibility, ease of use, and transaction fees. Independence refers to the ability of e-commerce methods to operate without installing specialized software. Those e-commerce methods that do not require specialized hardware or software are more likely to be successful. Interoperability and portability refers to the ability of forms of e-commerce to interlink with other enterprise applications and systems. Security is an important consideration that encompasses the safety of the transfer and the chance of the transfer being intercepted. Anonymity is a characteristic of cash payments, where payment cannot be traced back to the buyer."

Tags:paypal, verisign, credit, cards, debit, charge

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This paper examines proper, efficient and effective training delivery methods for small businesses, which often have relatively limited financial resources for supporting training programs. The paper further notes that small businesses require cost effective training that improves effectiveness and promotes efficiency. Additionally, the paper considers the preference of employees of a particular training delivery method, which is an important component in improving effectiveness of the training program. The paper includes two surveys taken regarding the opinions and experiences of employees in the training delivery methods at work. The first survey result is from MIT Training Delivery Methods Survey Report and this will be considered as the reference data. The second survey was performed with the VIAS International, LLC employees serving as experimental data representing small businesses. The paper concludes by stating that the decision on which training delivery methods to choose may influence employees' motivation as well as their learning ability for the material. Failure to choose the right methods for employees may lead to more costs than gains for a small business.

Outline:

Introduction
Definition of Small Business
MIT Survey Result
VIAS Survey Methodology
Elected Training Delivery Methods
Survey Results Analysis
Key Findings from Survey Result
Survey Results Limitations
Cost Effective Delivery Methods
Conclusion

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"The second survey was conducted from June 18 to July 10, 2009 with employees at VIAS International, LLC. VIAS is a company based in Austin, Texas that supplies various parts and machines for semiconductor manufacturing companies. VIAS was established in 1997 and currently has about 50 employees. The survey was specifically performed with 12 field service team members consisting of engineers and technicians maintaining abatement systems at Samsung Austin Semiconductor.
"There will be an analysis of survey results to find out which training delivery methods is effective in improving the performance in the work place. There will also be a survey analysis to find which method is most cost effective by comparing the cost of each delivery method. Finally, the paper will conclude with recommendations by developing a set of guidelines to assist in choosing delivery methods for training programs in small businesses. From this paper, employees, small business owners and managers will be informed about which training delivery methods are most preferred by employees and are effective to employees that enhance learning for work in small businesses."

Tags:VIAS Survey, employee motivation, employee retention, performance