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Gender and the Fashion Industry, 2008.
This paper discusses the blaming of gay men for the emaciation of women within the fashion industry.
1,725 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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In this article, the writer notes that many media sources, have targeted, not commercial or cultural pressures that encourage women to tailor their bodies to fit the image of the moment--whether that be fat or thin, voluptuous or skinny--but instead have cited gay men's dominance in the fashion industry as the reason that so many thin models dominate the catwalks. The writer discusses whether this supposed cause of female emaciation is endemic to the popular media's homophobia, or whether it has its roots in academic discourse. Further, the writer discusses how academic discourse can help us escape this polarization of gay and feminist liberation ideals, or whether these two movements are really opposed in their larger cultural and epistemological aims. The writer concludes that women must reject the objectifying gaze that forces them to 'see' one another as heterosexual men provided by the industry, and offer new ways of seeing, thinking, and conceptualizing sexuality beyond the idea of beauty at all.
Outline:
Position Paper
Works Cited
From the Paper
"The desires of an individual designer can hardly explain the validation of a certain body type for an entire media industry that spills over into advertising and other forms of representational culture, not simply fashion. The aesthetic discourse privileges images of masculinity transposed upon women's bodies, according to Bordo, not femininity, and masculinity is associated with wealth, intelligence, hard work, and restraint. That is why women strive to embody slenderness, not because fashion advertisements 'tell' them to do so, or because designers are consciously communicating explicitly anti-female messages.
"Writing around the same time as Bordo, Robert Radford noted in the Journal of Design History, that the blame for negative or desexualized female images being laid at the feet of gay men is long-standing within the academic discourse of psychoanalysis and cultural criticism. "
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Morgan Stanley, 2008.
A review of the reasons for the success of the financial institution known as Morgan Stanley.
1,806 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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The paper discusses the financial institution known world wide as Morgan Stanley. The paper notes the long history of the company, its origins, the company's innovative strengths, and discusses the regard and esteem that it is held in by financial institutions and the reasons for its survival. The paper also discusses management, their plans for the future and the direction in which it intends moving. The paper concludes that Morgan Stanley remains today as one of the premier financial institutions of the world.
Outline:
History of Morgan Stanley
Why is the Morgan Stanley a Top ranked Investment Bank?
Morgan Stanley Survives Through all These Years
What Will Bring Morgan Stanley to the Next Level?
Conclusion
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"It has often been stated that the Morgan Stanley has continually broken new grounds through the years, in establishing new services, new products, and in creating new concepts and ideas for other financial institutions across the world to emulate. The Morgan Stanley has traditionally provided new opportunities for investors and for financial institutions and one can go so far as to say that the growth of the Morgan Stanley institution has been and still is at a parallel with the growth of modern finance today."
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Civil Contract Law, 2008.
Discusses civil contract law and a case of breach of contract.
989 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses civil contracts and provides an example of a breach of contract lawsuit against a florist who provided the floral arrangement for the plaintiff's wedding. The paper explains that according to contract law, the plaintiff will probably not be entitled to any damages demanded.
Outline:
Topic Summary - Breach of Contract
Application of Law
Opinion
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"Civil contracts require performance by both parties. Usually, but not always, one party to a civil contract agrees to perform a service or provide certain goods for which the other party agrees to pay an amount specified in the contract. Where one party refuses to perform his obligations required under the terms of a valid contract, this violation breaches the contract (Miller, 1988).
"Sometimes, a party performs the service or provides the goods specified by the contract, but a dispute arises between the parties concerning that performance. If the performance fails to meet certain elements of the contract, that is also considered a breach of contract, because the party paying for goods or services does not receive the goods or services actually specified under the contract. If the elements of the contracted goods or services not satisfied is considered a material term of the contract, that unsatisfactory performance is also a breach of contract (Miller, 1988)."
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Outsourcing Considerations, 2008.
This paper looks at five key considerations regarding outsourcing best practices.
821 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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In this article, the writer notes that outsourcing in today's globalized yet cost-conscious environment can be an ideal way to use new sources of labor and technology to gain a competitive advantage. Utilizing the demand for outsourced labor has also proven advantageous for many overseas firms. However, the writer points out that when a firm is contemplating using outsourcing to save revenue, it is still important to keep in mind the same cautions about quality control and revenue optimization as when conducting the same operations in-house. The writer discusses best practices that are essential considerations when contemplating outsourcing and that can also can be helpful for a firm providing outsourcing as guidelines for service improvement.
Outline:
Consideration 1: Calculate the Complete Cost of the Proposal
Consideration 2: Currency Fluctuations
Consideration 3: Don't Micromanage
Consideration 4: Is Everyone Equally Committed to Best Practices?
Consideration 5: Communication
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" Best practices and process optimization ensure the provider will save money. But some providers do not implement best practices, or their customer organizations do not allow them to do so, which means that sometimes the provider's business practices must be taken into consideration as well as the cost of a bid. A firm that does not implement best practices can be risk for the buyer, if the provider is running things on band-aid solutions. Conversely, a provider may be frustrated when dealing with a firm that does not instate best practices, or has a different definition of what best practices are."
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Training Program for Civilian Peacekeepers, 2008.
A proposal for a training program for civilian peacekeepers attached to peacekeeping organizations.
3,826 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 105.95
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This paper provides a proposal for a training program that will enhance the capability of civilian peacekeepers attached to peacekeeping organizations in doing their jobs despite their multicultural origins. It discusses the necessary tools and techniques that the civilian peacekeepers will need to be able to deploy in any conflict anytime and anywhere in the world at a moments notice.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Basic Communication, Conflict Resolution and Negotiating Skills
Basic Communication Skills
Conflict Resolution Skills
Negotiating Skills
Techniques of Motivation
Theory X and Theory Y Douglas McGregor
Two-factor Theory of Frederick Herzberg
David McClelland's Theory of Needs
Individual Decision Making and Group Behavior
Iindividual Decision Making
Group Behavior
Leadership Training for Supervisors in Peacekeeping Organizations
Conclusion
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"The turmoil in different regions of the world is already a reality and these conflicts look as if they are here to stay - and possibly become bigger or spin off into smaller ones. Indeed, there is a continuing need for peacekeepers, especially civilian peacekeepers since the military forces around the world do not have enough trained military peacekeepers to fill every conceivable need. Peacekeepers represent the country they come from and the organization they are attached to; their presence is first and foremost to help a mission area recover from the trauma of conflict. They should be well trained and ready at all times to answer the call but training and willingness is not enough. They need to live by a certain code of conduct that will differentiate them from ordinary relief volunteers."
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Entering the European Market, 2008.
A case study evaluation of which European markets would be most open to a medium-sized Chilean wine producer.
2,708 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This marketing study focuses on a plan to identify and segment European markets and to recommend which European markets would be the most promising for the entry of a medium-sized Chilean wine producer. The study particularly focuses on which markets are most open to Chilean wines, those which correspond best to the price points identified by the wine producer and those which may bring the best return on marketing investment.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background: European Market for Imported Wine
Criteria for Segmentation
Country Segmentation
Germany
United Kingdom
Scandinavia
Netherlands
Chilean Wine Promotion in Europe
Segmentation by Retail Outlet
National market, chosen retail segments
Conclusion
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"This medium-sized producer has several positive trends in its favor in entering the European market now as opposed to a few years ago. The perception of Chilean wines as competitive on the world market, particularly through the active promotion of Concha y Toro, has opened retailers' and consumers' minds for other super-premium wines from the region. Confusing brand images from major EU producers has made it easier for well-positioned non-EU wines to gain share, particularly in those countries which do not have significant wine production. Favourable exchange rates vis-a-vis the Euro and the UK Pound have made Chilean wines more affordable when compared to super-premium wines from Europe. The earlier success of the Australian and US wine brands has also opened peoples' minds in some European countries."
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Guanxi, 2008.
A review of whether Guanxi can be a source of sustained competitive advantage for doing business in China.
4,659 words (approx. 18.6 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 120.95
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The paper states that organizational leadership in the western tradition is said to be significantly different from that in eastern cultures, such as China. China employs an organizational system that does not translate well into English, but demonstrates the principles of an interrelation style based on previous relationships. The paper notes that this principle or standard for social and business interactions is termed Guanxi. This paper demonstrates the need for a study on the utilizatin of Guanxi, and its resistance in a global economy. The paper comments that as the economy diversifies, through global international multi-national corporate structure, the need for a better understanding of how Guanxi interplays with the business traditions in Western cultures is essential.
Outline:
Statement of Problem/Proposal Introduction
Guanxi Defined
Western View
Review of Literature
Research Question
Setting
Methodology
Preliminary Findings
Expected Results
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"This concept is then reflected into business utilizing similar tactics, and often the same connects, specifically in specialized production, areas and close knit small organizations. As the organizations get larger the utilization of Guanxi becomes less or simply gets very complicated, making it a mystery to the outsider. Taylor in fact argues that many if not all businesses run through a system of informal communication and procedures that are defined through social mores and traditions".
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Who Does Globalization Benefit?, 2008.
This paper explores the benefits and drawbacks of globalization for multinational corporations and for society at large.
2,121 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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The paper discusses the belief of many that opening up access to markets, resources and personnel will ultimately lead to a higher standard of living for everyone. The paper then discusses the North American Free Trade Association (NAFTA) agreement, the Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI) and the World Trade Organization's recent Intellectual Property Agreement, which mean big profits for big corporations, but hardship for the billions of individuals these agreements affect. The paper therefore concludes that the world of multinational corporations is beneficial only to a few and damaging to many.
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"For several years now, talk of globalization has assumed a prominent place in the media. No matter where one looks, it seems, there is either a multinational corporation looking to expand into some new market, or a citizens' rights group seeking to prevent it from doing just that. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Intellectual Property Rights, the Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI) proposal, and many other programs have been proposed or adopted that aim to extend the reach of big business. Large international firms make the claim that such agreements are essential to the smooth functioning of the modern economy."
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Healthcare Quality Improvement, 2008.
This paper discusses the implementation of a proposed quality improvement program at a hospital.
1,630 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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In this article, the writer covers the reasons for implementing a quality improvement program. The writer then outlines three quality improvement programs which can serve as models for the hospital institution. Finally, this article recommends which elements of these quality improvement programs should be adopted in an eventual quality improvement program by the hospital. The writer notes that quality improvement in healthcare has always been a goal ever since medicine was first practiced. This paper deals with the increased incentives for quality improvement in healthcare, and discusses programs to improve quality. This paper focuses particularly on nursing and allied professions.
Outline:
Reasons for Adopting Quality Improvement in our Institution
Best Practices in 4 Hospitals
Tenet Healthcare
Cleveland Clinic Stroke Improvement Plan
Treatment of CHF Patients
Recommendations for Our Institution
Specific Program for our Institution
From the Paper
"The healthcare institution is under competitive pressure in a way that was less obvious in previous decades. Alternative healthcare delivery means have been encroaching on the market share of "traditional" hospitals and clinics. HMO's have brought a capitated model with an emphasis on preventative care. Specialist hospitals have focused on high-profit procedures, such as heart catheterization and orthopedics, leaving traditional hospitals less-profitable procedures. These alternative institutions compete not on price, but quality of the outcomes and the patient experience. Traditional healthcare institutions must therefore adapt in order to compete."
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Governmental Innovation Systems, 2008.
Evaluates the application of innovation systems to national and regional entities.
2,310 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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The subject of this paper is the creation and administration of regional and national innovation systems. The paper assumes that the results of such systems, whether formal or informal, are key in determining their effectiveness. Since it is not possible to separate cultural from governmental or natural advantages, the primary focus of this paper is to find success and deconstruct it, wherever it occurs.
Table of Contents:
Innovation: Most Oppose it, and it is Politically Difficult
State-Sponsored Innovation Support Efforts
Science Parks, Incentives to Move Manufacturing
Definition of Successful Innovation
Whither Innovation and National or Regional Systems?
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"The general record of such state funds has been poor. The State of Ohio closed down its fund-of-funds investments after several scandals. The State of New Mexico, which had intended to invest over $200 million of state pension money, closed down its effort with an outside fund-of-funds manager due to differences between the managers (who wanted to focus on financial returns) and employees of the state (who wanted to direct money to political favorites)."
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