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Counseling, 2002.
A discussion on the differences between the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC), the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and the American Counseling Association (ACA).
1,091 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper explores the differences among the code of ethics of the organizations listed above. It examines how many of the divergent codes are attributable to the religious affiliation of the AAPC accompanied by the not-for-profit roots of religious organizations. It evaluates how religion appears in referral policies and attitudes about the imposition of values in the AACC and AAPC and how religion seems to underlie these group's codes for therapist/client relationships and termination policies whereas the ACA is more liberal toward making profits as evidenced by policies regarding fees, record ownership, advertising and testing, to name a few.
From the Paper
"There are no major differences among the confidentiality and conflict of interest mandates of the three groups. They respect a client's right to privacy and avoid disclosures of confidential information. All allow for confidentiality breaches only when the law requires it or if the client or someone else faces danger because of the client's actions. The AACC, the AAPC, and the ACA discourage dual relationships with clients that could affect the counseling relationship or present the opportunity for personal gain."
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Public Sector Human Resources, 2002.
A discussion of the changing role of human resource management in the public sector.
3,326 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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This paper outlines the issues relating to human resource management in the public sector, evaluates probable trends in the field's future and analyzes the efficacy of recent reform efforts. It examines how, in contrast to the private sector marketplace which leads the world in productivity, innovation, and wealth creation because it allows the market influences of free enterprise, competition, risk and reward to find their own equilibrium, the public sector has regulated these factors out of much of its daily business activity. It explores how the public sector health and human resources marketplace must find pathways to embrace these free market principles if it genuinely desires to also be known as a world class provider of goods and services.
Outline:
Introduction: The Public Sector in a Changing Social Environment
The Setting: Competing Views of the Workforce
Political Considerations
Patronage, Civil Service, and Privatization
Techniques for Defining Change
Compensation
Recruitment
Reinventing
The Issues in the Public Sector
Problems for Unions and Management
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Conclusion
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"HR managers have been forced to adjust their thinking as well. The tasks which they perform have not changed, but the manner in which they perform their tasks has been revolutionized by computers, the internet, a workforce with a greater average educational level, and a greater level of customers' expectations, and a greater level of government involvement. These forces have also forced a change in the workforce. Many employees, whether in the private or public sector, are no longer content to find a 40 to 45 hour per week job."
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Supervising Police Personnel, 2002.
Asking the question of whether the police officers are always the "good guys" and what is done when they also transgress the law.
3,254 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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This paper examines whether there is enough done to police officers who take "law enforcement" too far, including acts of excessive violence, property damage, theft and murder. The paper asks who should be responsible for this type of supervision and bases its answers on the book "Supervising Police Personnel" by Whisenand and Rush. It explains how in the book the writers provides recommended guidelines for a supervisor to be aware of potential "law breaking" cops and how to direct the entire police force into healthy work habits.
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"How many police shows have aired on television over the past 20 years? Yet in every show, from the Hill Street Blues to NYPD Blue, a single theme has been present that was used to identify the 'god guys' and the 'bad guys.' This theme didn't change, whether the 'bad guys' were the crooks, or crooked cops. To a man, the police who solved the case, or brought the gangster to justice were those who took personal responsibility for their actions, and their beat. It was personal to them. Whether the TV cop solved the case of the missing cat, or brought down a drug king pin, the viewer watched a portrayal of a man or woman who took his or her responsibility to their job, and community very personally."
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Effects of TAAS Testing, 2002.
Looking at the advantages and disadvantages of Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) testing.
1,512 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains the aims of TAAS which was implemented in 1991 in an effort to bring more accountability and higher standards to schools in the state of Texas. It explains the main elements of TAAS and presents its proponents and opponents and their reasons for being for and against this testing. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of TAAS on the students and teachers and the educational system as a whole.
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"Texas is currently using Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS), a high stakes test, to hold students, teachers, and schools accountable in an effort to improve teaching and learning. The TAAS graduation exam is administered beginning in the tenth grade. Students are allowed to re-take the test up to seven times if they do not pass right away. Other versions of TAAS are administered in elementary and middle schools, where they are expected to become part of the grade promotion process."
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, 2002.
An explanation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, its limitations and benefits.
2,310 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper defines this act which deals with health insurance portability, mental health coverage and length of hospital maternity stays. The paper explains who is covered by this new act and discusses in detail different titles of the law. It discusses HIPAA's limitations and lists what the act does not cover. It provides some basic information about understanding the act and discusses eligibility issues. The paper concludes with how this act specifically effects physicians.
From the Paper
"According to the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, (AFSCME) Department of Public Policy, the law consists of several basic components, Including "restrictions on pre-existing condition exclusions; nondiscrimination on the basis of a person's health status; guaranteed availability and renewability of health coverage; establishment of a Medical Savings Account (MSA) "pilot" project; modification of COBRA health care continuation rules; provisions dealing with health care fraud and abuse; requirements for employers who offer mental health coverage; requirements for insurers paying for postpartum maternity stays."
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One Language, One People?, 2002.
The arguments for and against proclaiming English the sole official language of America.
1,604 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses the issue of of to what extent should immigrants be permitted to preserve their own language and customs once they have come to the United States and whether we should be a nation of one language or of many. It examines the opinions of the politician Pat Buchanan who is opposed to free immigration and linguistic diversity and Ben Wattenberg who is for it. It analyzes such issues as over immigration, bilingual education, ethnic and the effect of cultural diversity.
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"In contrast, Ben Wattenberg believes that in large-scale immigration the benefits outweigh the ills. Rather than being detrimental to the future survival of America and its civilization, immigration will actually make the United States stronger. Wattenberg makes his case by using the very same figures as Buchanan. The declining birthrate in Europe and Japan means that by 2050, Westerners will make up only one-eighth of the world's population, as compared to one-third in 1950. (American Enterprise, 2002) The birthrate among native-born Americans is slightly below replacement rate, but with immigration, the American population continues to increase."
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A Shared Nursing Leadership Model, 2002.
This paper presents the shared leadership model as a method for reducing stress caused by the nursing shortage.
1,435 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 10 sources, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the problems created by the shortage of qualified nurses that is requiring unit managers to contribute additional effort to fulfill all of the required responsibilities of the nursing unit. The paper presents a shared leadership model in which the stress of the nurse's job is balanced as various nursing and administrative tasks are shared among several nurses. The author admits that the skills needed to develop this model are extensive and require training, but the development of this new organizational structure is likely to result in significant reductions in employee stress.
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"The hospital unit must become a catalyst for cultural and organizational change in order for a shared leadership initiative to result in success. Although this task may be difficult, it is essential to provide nurses with the feeling that they are not taken advantage of in the workplace. If nurses are provided with new responsibilities, they are likely to exhibit gratification and a sense of exhilaration in their careers. Nurse Managers, who are often times overwhelmed themselves with endless responsibility, are likely to welcome the changes that would be demonstrated through a shared leadership structure."
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2002.
This paper discusses the problems within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
1,180 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 15 sources, $ 40.95
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This paper outlines many problems within the FBI such as withholding pertinent information that may have prevented the September 11 attacks. The author points out that these problems are not new. The paper discusses the new corrective program introduced by the FBI head, Robert Mueller, that needs to be enforced and accepted by the FBI culture.
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"Another problem that has haunted the FBI in recent months is the discovery that veteran agent Robert Hanssen was a Russian spy for twenty-five years. The FBI was scrutinized because they did not possess a serious attitude regarding internal security issues, and the lack of a cohesive management structure indicates that departments were not aware of each other's activities. In response to the Hanssen scandal, Congress approved the creation of a new position within the Justice Department to oversee the activities of the FBI."
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Spousal Abuse, 2002.
This paper discusses causes and interventions for spousal abuse against men and women.
563 words (approx. 2.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 20.95
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This paper discusses that experts on spousal abuse believe that in such marriages, the relationship begins as a loving relationship but gradually the definition of "love" is distorted and includes emotions of jealousy and suspicion. The paper reviews research which shows that arrest is the most effective intervention and that police officers are more likely to make these arrests when their police department has clear guidelines.
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"Recognizing the problem, law enforcement agencies have researched what the most effective responses are to domestic abuse calls. Nancy Egan of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice put together an annotated bibliography of research regarding best police practices for domestic violence calls. She described three types of responses. The first is "mediative." where the police do not arrest anyone, but attempt to act as peacemakers, staying at the site until the situation calms down and the reported offender is no longer acting angrily."
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When Federalism Works, 2002.
Definition and analysis of the philosophy of federalism.
884 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses federalism in terms of the implementation of public policy and economics. Federally funded developmental programs are looked at as well as competition between states for funds. The paper sums up how federalism can work when redistributive policies are used correctly.
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"The United States is both a united country and a compounded nation of fifty states. This paradoxical status of unity and division is at the heart of the nature of federalism. Federalism is both a political means, a way of ensuring that all citizens have a voice in the government of their day on a micro-political as well as a macro-political level, and also an end in itself, according to James Madison, one of the authors of the Federalist papers. The Founding Fathers believed in federalism because they hoped that a strong national government would be counterbalanced by states imbued with specific political powers and rights that could not be impinged upon. This way, neither rampant republicanism (as voiced through the states) nor totalitarianism would reign in the new union they had created. (Federalism Web Site: Philosophy of Federalism in the U.S.)
In terms of the implementation of public policy, the philosophy of federalism is particular significant when reviewing the difference between developmental and redistributive policies of allocating funds. Developmental policies are primarily designed to enhance the economic development of a specific community by benefiting those who have borne the cost directly. In more technical terms, developmental policies "have benefit/tax ratio of more than 1, so that marginal benefits exceed the marginal cost to the average taxpayer." (Peterson Chapter 3)"
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Fire Departments' Response to Terror, 2002.
A study of the local fire department's role in responding to terrorist attacks.
1,580 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines the role of the local fire department in responding to and planning for terrorist attacks. It describes paradigm shift in the way the department releases information to the public since September 11th, 2001. The paper states that a properly functioning master plan is essential to maintain order and lessen the effects of fear and panic from the terrorist attack.
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"In disaster response training and planning, it is said that the first people on the scene are the local fire department, but in reality, they are the second ones on the scene. The first person is the person who made the call. After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, communities demanded to know that their government was ready in the event of another attack on the Federal, state and local level. They want to see concrete plans to handle such an event and a massive effort to assure that this does not happen again. Terrorism is unique from other disasters from an Emergency Response Perspective as it can take on many unpredictable forms. The following research will examine the role of the local fire department in responding to and planning for terrorist attacks."
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Law Enforcement Agencies, 2002.
The paper applies various business theories to the running of law enforcement agencies.
1,620 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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The paper begins by discussing the concept of decentralized management, looking at its advantage for organizations in the corporate sector, at the reasons why it does not improve the situation of law enforcement agencies and at the importance of good leadership. Next the paper focuses on organizational communication. It discusses how a lack of this communication can affect efficiency and productivity and looks at this problem within the running of law enforcement agencies; focusing on inefficiencies in the criminal justice department. Finally, the paper explores problem solving, looking at the attempt by law enforcement agencies to identify and resolve problems. Crime analysis is discussed and the SARA (Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment) approach is explained. The paper concludes with a look at successful problem solving implementation by various law enforcement agencies.
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"Decentralized management is the buzzword these days, as it is believed that centralized management structures no longer produce positive results. It has been noticed that decentralization paves way for more autonomy among various units and leads to employee empowerment, one thing that has been the cornerstone of productivity in the 21st century. But does decentralized management really works in all types of organizations. That is not exactly true. While the corporate sector reaps the benefits of decentralized environment where various departments and units maintain almost complete autonomy and thus have control over decision-making process, law enforcement agencies have failed to extract the best out of this system of management. In the latter, it has actually resulted in more corruption and less accountability."
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FBI'S Goals, Objectives, and Practices vs. Weber's Model Bureaucracy, 2002.
A comparison of the FBI's model of bureacracy with Max Weber's.
912 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 32.95
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This paper analyzes and examines the FBI's practices and compares it to Max Weber's theory of bureaucracy. Weber provided a theory regarding model bureaucracy that is utilized by many corporations and individuals today. The FBI is an organization that epitomizes Weber's theory of model bureaucracy. This paper discusses the shortcomings of the FBI and concludes with recommendations for improving the FBI's bureaucracy.
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"In comparing and contrasting the FBI's goals, objectives, and practices to Weber's model bureaucracy, numerous issues should be examined. First, do the FBI's real objectives differ from its stated goals and principles? Historically, the FBI's stated goals and principles are to ensure national security and serve the public. While the FBI ardently remains committed to pursuing and maintaining these objectives, often times, the FBI becomes so bogged down in bureaucracy that its real objectives become clouded and differ from its stated goals."
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Policy Evaluation, 2002.
An analysis of the policy evaluation of a process presented in an article about unlicensed wireless usage.
611 words (approx. 2.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 21.95
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This paper discusses the theory behind public policy analysis. A number of techniques and methods have been used over the years to analyze policies, which begin from a descriptive approach to case studies and develop right up to a quasi-experimental approach. It attempts to analyze one policy and discuss whether the analysis conforms to the standards of public administration educational texts through the analysis of Bob Brewin's (2001) article "FCC delays decision on 'ultrawide-band' until February." about unlicensed wireless usage. It demonstrates how the essence of good reporting in any case, is to present both sides of the argument without really analyzing or providing opinions on an issue.
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"The policy, which will be discussed, is the Federal Communication Commission's stance on "controversial unlicensed wireless" called "ultra-wide band" communications (UWB). The Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) is delaying its decision to permit the use of a "controversial unlicensed wireless" called "ultra-wide band" communications (UWB). A number of companies such as Sony and Intel have encouraged the use of such devices but the aviation and communication industries seem to reject the idea. This difference of opinion is the cause of the delay in creating an effective policy."
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Environmental Auditing, 2002.
This paper discusses environmental auditing of companies to provide protection against pollution and poisonous gas and the incident at Bhopal and the Union Carbide Plants.
2,885 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper states that ISO 14001 requires organizations to make three policy commitments of compliance, prevention of pollution, and continual improvement and are required to commit to all laws and regulations. The paper discusses the tragedy when thousands died in 1984 during a highly poisonous gas leak at the Union Carbide pesticide factory in Bhopal, India.
Table of Contents
The Issue
Auditing EMSs for Conformity with ISO 14001
Bhopal Incident
Ten Years after The Bhopal
Rehabilitation
Carbide Corporation
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"There are several laws that provide for auditing of companies to provide protection against pollution and poisonous gas, such as the disaster at Bhopal. ISO has developed requirements for bodies that offer EMS conformity assessments and registrations. "These documents include ISO 14004, which is an EMS guidance document and three auditing standards: ISO 14010, ISO 14011, and ISO 14012. ISO 14004 advises organizations on how to establish an EMS and design an environmental policy" (NAPA 1). "
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State Supreme Courts, 2002.
An evaluation of the role of the State Supreme Court in maintaining the uniformity of law.
2,185 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 9 sources, $ 68.95
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This paper discusses how the government of the United States has State Courts of various kinds in every state ensuring the protection of the American public and how the State Supreme Courts constitute the highest position in all state court systems. It examines the structure of four State Supreme Courts (New Jersey, New York, Alabama and California) by looking at their composition, functions and a major case from each State.
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"The Alabama Supreme Court, the Court of Civil Appeals and the Court of Criminal Appeals make up the Appellate Court system of Alabama (General Information). Shouldering judicial as well as administrative responsibilities, the Alabama Supreme Court ranks highest among the other courts of the state (General Information). "The Alabama Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction over all appeals where the amount in controversy exceeds $50,000 and appeals from the Alabama Public Service Commission" (General Information). All disputed as well as undisputed decisions made by the Court of Criminal Appeals and the Court of Civil Appeals can be reviewed by the Supreme Court General Information)."
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Welfare Systems, 2002.
An analysis of the article "The Best of Intentions, The Worst of Results" by Irving Kristol.
781 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 27.95
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Examining the welfare systems of the United States through the eyes of the writer of this article. Shows how the state has all the right intentions for providing for the poor and underprivieged but the effectiveness of the methods are problematic.
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"The article "The Best of Intentions, The Worst of Results" by Irving Kristol is a critical commentary about America's welfare system, particularly the theories presented (to explain this particular policy/social problem) by Frances Fox Piven and Richard Cloward, authors of "Regulating the Poor: The Function of Public Welfare" in explaining and answering whether the welfare system is an efficient policy that helps people survive everyday living or whether this policy/social system is one of the hindrance in America's poverty problem. Taking the view of Fyodor Dostoevsky's character in his book "Demons," Pyotr Verkhovensky, who is said to be patterned after the person of Russian revolutionist and Nihilist Sergei Nechaev, the said article by Kristol can be used in analogy of the revolutions that happened in Dostoevsky's novel. In trying to impose a social change, a social change for the betterment of the American citizens, particularly on and below the poverty line, the social welfare was formed and implemented."
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Affirmative Action, 2002.
This paper discusses the education component of Affirmative Action, a social action program of President Johnson's "War on Poverty" that attempted to counterbalance minority injustices by increased opportunities for minorities.
1,195 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper states that affirmative action was never intended to give prospective students a significant advantage based solely on racial origin. The author feels that affirmative action has had a negative effect on both minority and non-minority students and should be discontinued. The paper recommends that educational inequalities should be rectified before students get to college.
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"However, some California university officials have responded by seeking ways to get around Proposition 209. They now use an admission policy called "comprehensive review." (Williams, 2002) Under this new admissions policy, the personal circumstances of all students are considered, ostensibly without regard to race. If a student has faced significant hardship in his or her life, the student is given extra consideration for admission."
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