Abstract
This paper provides a process analysis with flowcharts of the maternity patient process used when a pregnant woman arrives to deliver her baby. The paper addresses the issue of patient satisfaction.

From the Paper
"The process strategy used at Arnold Palmer Hospital is continuous improvement facilitated by creating process flowcharts that chart the hospital's processes. By analyzing the flowcharts, the Clinical Practice Improvement Consultant, Diane Bowles, can figure out how to improve the turnaround of a vacated room as well as optimizing other processes. This strategy has enabled the hospital to achieve its rank out of hospitals nationwide in patient satisfaction, despite the fact that it is the fourth busiest labor and delivery hospital in...."

Tags:Arnold Palmer Hospital, process analysis, maternity, delivery, flowchart, patient

Abstract
An analysis of operations management as applied to Xerox corporation's response to downtrends and turnarounds in recent years.

From the Paper
A company may have the best technology the best employees and the highest market share in the world but if it fails to deploy the techniques of operations management appropriately it can expect its technology to be marginalized in the marketplace or decline in actual quality or both and its employees and market share to suffer. Indeed having the highest-quality product on board is no guarantee of marketplace success. At minimum that product has to be managed properly by strategically deployed operations that support rather than work against ..."

Tags:TQM, BUSINESS PROCESS

Abstract
A paper on the econometric process and its analysis in lieu of the Coffee Shop case analysis.

Tags:econometric, analysis, process

Abstract
This paper ananlyzes the hypotheses presented in Robert Boyd and Peter Richerson's seminal work "Culture and the Evolutionary Process." The reviewer considers assumptions presented in the book which underline the relationship between science and culture in promoting human evolution. The paper also shows links between Boyd and Richardson and earlier research in the field. The reviewer concludes that the discussions and analyses in "Culture and the Evolutionary Process" uncovers explanations and generates further understanding of how humans and human society came about, and continues to develop in the present.

From the Paper
"Boyd and Richerson provide two general assumptions that lead to their hypothesis, which posits that science and culture significantly influence each other in understanding the human evolutionary process. In the words of the authors, "process-oriented "scientific" analyses help us understand how history works, and "historical" data are essential to test scientific hypotheses about how populations and societies change" "

Tags:human, evolution, Robert, Boyd, Peter, Richerson, Culture, and, the, Evolutionary, Process

Abstract
The current IT Service Request system or flow of data is out of date, slow and too dependant on manual interaction such as management approval and outsource hand-off. This project re-engineers the processes of this flow creating a new IT Service Request management system that encompasses the data flow, process flow, automation through information technology and process ownership. Overall, the entire flow of IT service requests are visited to determine where unnecessary steps can be taken out, where steps can be shortened, and where steps can be automated.

From the Paper
"The organizational structure of the company is in a traditional tall functional structure. The sub-organizations are split into their respective functional areas such as engineering, human resources, finance, manufacturing, information technology, etc. There are a total of three levels of business separations at the high level of company organizational structure.
The above shown organizational chart represents a sample of the high level corporate structure. At the first level resides the corporation. Next is the separation of independent businesses within the Raytheon Company structure. Finally, the last high level organization is the Business Unit which represents the specialized business areas within the major area of business. For example, Electronic Systems, Raytheon Company deals with all defense electronics technologies. Within the Electronic Systems business, there are several business units such as Missile Systems and Tactical. Within each business unit, there exists an entire structure of functional management. "

Tags:bpr, business, information, process, reegnineering, technology, tqm

Abstract
This paper critically examines the contention that "so-called progressive education overemphasizes process at the expense of content." The paper examines "Summerhill" by A.S. Neill whose thinking contributed to the "open education" movement of the 1960s. The paper also discusses Kieran Egan's "Open Education: Open to What?" which is critical of the imbalance between process and content in the progressive, open education system.

From the Paper
"This essay will critically examine the contention that "so-called progressive education overemphasizes process at the expense of content." One of the key texts to be examined in this regard is "Summerhill" which was authored by A.S. Neill whose thinking contributed to the "open education" movement of the 1960s. The other key text to be discussed in this regard is Kieran Egan's "Open Education: Open to What?" which is critical of the imbalance between process and content in the progressive, open education system."

Tags:education, philosophy, process

Abstract
The paper argues that succession to the top leadership position in China is problematic largely due to the lack of institutionalization of the succession process. The paper analyzes the ad hoc succession system that has been in place since Mao Zedong and focuses on two key examples from Chinese political history. The paper clearly shows that the succession system in China lacks institution, and as a result, is severely problematic.

From the Paper
"Succession to the top leadership position in China is an ad hoc process with little to no institutionalization. The primary processes of succession are split into two categories; post-mortem succession and pre-mortem succession. Post-mortem succession involves the leader leaving behind a will or testament in which a chosen successor is stated. Pre-mortem succession entails the leader choosing and then often bringing up, his successor or successors before he forfeits his position. The single, although arguable, example of post-mortem succession to the top leadership position in the People's Republic of China comes from that of Hua Guofeng succeeding Mao Zedong in 1976. Here, Hua legitimized his position as Mao's successor using a number of notes left behind by Mao when he died. However, one could also argue that Hua was aware that Mao wished him to be his successor and hence, some of the problems that can be associated with pre-mortem succession can also be applied to this example."

Tags:communism, authoritarianism, government, pre-mortem, process

Abstract
The following paper presents and in-depth examination of existential and transactional analysis theories. Each theory is compared and contrasted with a critique of the following: a history of each theory, models of psychopathology, the therapist's role, the change process, outcomes, and strengths and weakness of the theories are presented. This is followed by a personal emotional reaction to the theories.

From the Paper
"The following presents existential and transactional analysis theories. Each theory is compared and contrasted with an in-depth critique of the following: a history of each theory, models of psychopathology, the therapist's role the change process outcomes and strengths and weakness of the theories are presented. This is followed by a personal emotional reaction to the theories."

Tags:EXISTENTIAL, AND, TRANSACTIONAL, ANALYSIS, THEORIES

Abstract
The paper discusses computer analysis with SPSS and how it can be utilized for correlating two or more variables, such as pay scale and gender in order to determine levels of variance for a given industry or employment level. Using this as an example, the paper explains that this process begins with the sampling of data for entry, then entered in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) program, which is widely used for data analysis in the social sciences.

From the Paper
"Such an analysis provides information on the disparity in pay for men and women performing the same job. Such a disparity has long been assumed and is indicated by data showing such a disparity. Data from 2003 shows that this disparity widened so that for every dollar a man made in 2003, women made 75.5 cents, based on the annual report on income by the Census Bureau."

Tags:computer, analysis, spss

Abstract
This paper takes a look at the process of public policy making. According to the paper, the policy making process that occurs in governmental organizations is a complex process that involves many organizations and entities, and is inclusive of several stages in the policy-making process. The paper further discusses the thesis of Charles E. Lindblom and Edward Woodhouse.

Outline:
Introduction
The Nature of Policy
Different Kinds of Policy Analysis
How Perceived Problems gets on the Public Agenda
The Major Players in the Process
The Decision-Making Processes Used to Adopt Policies
The Environment Within Which Policy Must Take Place
How Federalism Impacts the Policy-Making Process
Assessment of the Process Using the Thesis of Lindblom and Woodhouse

From the Paper
"Policy analysis is stated to have its limitations in the work of Lindblom and Woodhouse and the policy-makers are generally given too much advice or information which is incidentally extensive but does not offer a contrary or different point of view. Another limitation exists in the fact that while one group would hold that the correct action was taken yet another group would believe that the action was incorrect and this is based on individual reasoning. Stated is: "There runs a deep and wide river of information and opinion fed by many springs, from formal research projects to letters to the editor, some of which makes it way into the thinking of those with direct influence over policy." [p.15]"

Tags:politically-based, analysis, framework, politics, government, officials, inequality, legislator