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America's Practice of War, Now and in the Future, 2008.
A review of the United States' past methods of fighting wars and how the trend seems to have changed over time.
1,030 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses the history of the methods of combat that the United States has engaged in past wars that they have fought. It describes the methods used in battles prior to the 20th century, during World War I and II, and during the Vietnam War. Finally, the paper discusses the methods that the US uses today in Iraq and Afghanistan and suggests that this method of guerrilla warfare seems to be the trend of the future.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Nature of War in the 21st Century
From the Paper
"Although modern military technology has changed the nature of war as an individual or a small group can coordinate terrorist activities in multiple cities at one time or on the other side of the world, hand-to-hand combat or guerrilla warfare still appears to be the wave of the future. No longer are vast armies clashing on battlefields, as the battlefield is now urban centers and highly populated areas. Along with guerilla warfare, the U.S. must continue to use full-scale firepower to be completely successful in future wars. As stated, however, it appears that guerilla warfare and hand-to-hand combat will be the dominant method of fighting now and in the future. If the U.S. and other countries were to resort to other more aggressive means of war, such as nuclear or atomic bombs, there would likely be no recovering from such overwhelming attacks, and the world would be left devastated and damaged forever."
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Internet Gambling, 2008.
Evaluates the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006.
1,635 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper explains that the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006, which was intended to create regulations for Internet gambling and prevent money laundering and fraud from occurring online, ultimately adversely impacted the rights and freedoms of Americans, other nations and business entities. The paper clarifies the legalities, ethics and social responsibility of this act and points out the sanctions that were allowed by nations through the World Trade Organization against the United States because of the law. The author concludes that, since the law has been determined to be unjust, it is the ethical obligation of the U.S. to abolish the law and create new legislation, which will not hinder the rights and freedoms of stakeholders.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Legalities
Ethics
Social Responsibility
Conclusion
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"Nevertheless, as time progressed, Rose (2000) discussed that most nations were hesitant to control Internet gambling because it required an intricate examination of the laws where the gambling originated, the multiple server locations that were involved in the gambling activity and the laws regarding gambling in the country where the betting took place. Rose (2000) stated that, in the United States, several pieces of legislation were proposed since the 1990s that were intended to create governmental controls over Internet gambling, with several proposals outlawing Internet gambling altogether."
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Digital Downloading and its Impact on the Music Industry, 2008.
A detailed description of the effects that digital music distribution has on the music industry.
2,375 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper discusses the music recording industry and how it has been impacted by digital music distribution. The paper relates that the early success the music labels had against the initial music file downloading sites were short lived, and legitimate digital downloading sites have since prospered. The paper then argues that major recording labels are suffering from the decline in CD sales, not because of music pirating, but because they refuse to recognize that consumers demand digital music downloading for its convenience and portability. The paper further emphasizes that digital music distribution and retailing is the future of the music industry and every relevant party seems to recognize this, except the music industry itself.
Outline:
Overview
Restructuring of the music Industry
New distribution model & Itunes
Online distribution variations
Conclusion
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"The music industry, in spite of its ineptitude and obstinacy over the past decade regarding digital music downloading, is finally realizing that whether it embraces downloading services such as iTunes and others, it must evolve with the digital age or face irrelevance. In order to compensate for the loss of revenues, the recording music industry has been examining their base revenues in order to determine if digital downloads can compensate completely for the decline in sales of CDs. Two of the major record labels, Sony and BMG, have even merged in order to expand their catalogues (Recording, 2007). There have been efforts made to encourage EMI to merge with one of the remaining three major record labels but thus far these remaining major record labels have resisted further consolidation. However, EMI undertook its own internal restructuring by merging its two main record labels in the US market during the first half of 2007 and Warner Music was sold during 2004 creating even more churn in the industry (Recording, 2007). Yet, perhaps the most visible change is the industry is the downsizing or disappearance of retail music stores, which has begun to accelerate."
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The Cellular Phone, 2008.
This paper discusses the innovation of the cellular phone.
1,102 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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The paper discusses the benefits of the cellular phone and the direct and indirect consequences of the increased use of cellular phones. The paper looks at how this innovation has been reinvented many times over and discusses the effectiveness of opinion leaders and change agents in this case. The paper examines the communication channel and interpersonal network used for diffusion of the cellular phone and shows how this innovation has already made a tremendous impact on the way the world communicates.
Outline:
Introduction
History of the Innovation
How Rapidly is the Change Occurring and Why?
What Will be Direct and Indirect Consequences of the Change?
Has the Innovation that is Diffusing Been Reinvented?
Who are the Opinion Leaders and Change Agents?
Opinion Leaders and Change Agents Effectiveness or Ineffectiveness
What Communication Channels Did They Use and What Networks?
How Will This Innovation or Change Affect the Future and Future
Changes?
Conclusion
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"The cellular phone was first introduced to the American public in 1983, and worked off of cells located in metropolitan areas, hence its name, the "cell" phone. Those who used the device in the early days were primarily male executives, who were offered the device as a "perk" since the cell phone at that time cost approximately $3,000.00. As the years passed, the price dropped and in 1993, "one in three cellular phones was sold for nonbusiness use" (Rogers, 2003, p. 245). The rest, as they say, is history, and now almost every household has at least one (1) individual who possesses a cellular telephone."
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Privacy in the Workplace, 2008.
Looks at the way technology in the workplace is invading employee privacy and affecting employers.
4,145 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 111.95
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This paper explains that technology is often thought to increase employees' productivity, simplify work and make workplaces better; however, technology in the workplace also robs employees of privacy and employers of profits when it is misused by employees. The paper points out that experts believe that a certain amount of investigation about and surveillance of employees is necessary to manage a successful business operation. The paper then explores how much investigation and surveillance is too much and how can employees protect their privacy in the workplace. In addition, the paper offers a compromise position, which balances employer needs against employee rights, to the benefit of both groups.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
What is Personal Information and Privacy?
Employee Point of View
Advantages for Employees
Disadvantages for Employees
Negative Impacts on Workers
Employer Point of View
Why is Surveillance and Monitoring Necessary?
Surveillance can Increase Productivity
Too Much Surveillance can Hinder Productivity
What Types of Technologies are Available to the Employer?
How Can Employees Protect Their Privacy?
Common Ground
Conclusion
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"Many employees are uneasy about this monitoring. They may wish to keep their financial situation private, or may not want the employer "to know their savings patterns" or that they are going through a divorce. Many employees are especially sensitive about their health information; a concern recognized by P.I.P.E.D.A., which outlines the types of health information it covers. Sexual orientation is another area some employees consider sensitive and wish not to disclose to the employer."
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Gender and Technology, 2008.
This paper discusses the issue of gendered careers and the role of technology.
1,686 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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In this article, the writer notes that one of the greatest changes that has impacted working conditions and careers has been the advent and rapid growth of technology. This massive change has also impacted women workers. The writer discusses that one might have expected that technology would have had a primarily positive impact, given that technology reduces the importance of brute physical strength, and that this is the only variable in which most women have any intrinsic disadvantage, relative to most men. However, the writer maintains that in general, technology does not seem to have been to the advantage of women. The writer argues that technology has had a negative impact on women workers and their careers. This is due not to technology itself, but rather to persistent, sexist stereotypes about what is "natural" for men and women.
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"Sim and Yong blame this gender-based polarization on gender-based socialization and stereotyping that negatively impacts women's education and skills training. While this is at last declining, it still functions to prevent most women from gaining the career benefits from technology that are available to so many men."
"When it comes to higher level jobs, and especially jobs that are in high-tech fields such as computerization, medicine, science, and engineering, there appears to be a widespread trend for sexist perceptions about women's abilities to function as a bar that prevents most women from benefiting from the career opportunities opened up by new technology. For example, Whitney notes that women in medicine are still subject to discrimination with regard to admission to medical school, residency selections, appointment of faculty, and advancement. Indeed, Adams argues that medicine has been characterized by active hostility towards the incursions of women physicians, as has dentistry."
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Social Networking and Privacy Issues, 2008.
This paper explores the privacy concerns related to social networking and social networking sites.
2,680 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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This paper defines Web 2.0 and introduces the social networking concept. The paper then looks at the companies which comprise the social networking component of Web 2.0 and form the nexus of the Web's future development. The paper also explains that social networking's degree of user interaction and personal access comes with a certain degree of risk to user privacy. The paper then explores the benefits v. privacy issues and the arguments in support of social networking sites. Finally, the paper examines the future direction of social networking and the Web 2.0.
Outline:
Overview & Background
Benefits v. Privacy Issues
Arguments in Support
Conclusion
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"The basic concept of Web 2.0 as a definitive evolutionary step from a Web 1.0 began to emerge following the dot com bust in the United States (US) in 2001. Many researchers admit that the massive shakeout in Web companies during this period resulted in a fewer but more specialized Web based companies than previously existed (Ellison 83). Thus, the implication is that these Web based companies that survived this tumultuous era in the Internet's history either had a stronger business model or a unique business model that allowed them to survive. The combination of these surviving Web companies and the companies that emerged after them which followed their lead led to the creation of the platforms that now comprise Web 2.0."
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Health Care Information Systems and Communication, 2008.
An analysis of the importance of wireless communication in the infrastructure of health care organizations.
3,923 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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This paper discusses the importance of communication in the health care system. It particularly focuses on the role of information systems in communication within health care. The paper looks at three communication strategies that will help change a health organization's information system. The paper then focuses on the need for a deep penetration of wireless communication to be embedded into the infrastructure of health care organizations.
Table of Contents:
Current ICT status
Scope of Proposed Strategy
Objectives of Proposed Strategy
Technologies, Platforms and Systems
Process and Organizational Implications of Proposed Strategy
Implementation Plan
From the Paper
"Currently there is a definite lack of standards in the mobile and wireless technology industries. Wireless technology almost becomes obsolete as soon as it is implemented. This is the biggest barrier that health care organizations have when it comes to integrating wireless technology with existing work systems. There is no question that wireless technology is here and in our lives for good. What the question is, is just how long it will be before the needs of a wireless world are seen in a big picture. The need for health care organizations to exploit wireless technology while maintaining patient security is the most important view of the future of medicine (Merrill, 1991)."
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Programming Paradigms and Mathematics, 2008.
This paper looks at programming languages that are grounded in mathematical logic.
762 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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The paper outlines the paradigms within the programming arena that have a close link to mathematical logic and provides an explanation for that link. The paper points out that it is difficult to separate the mathematical logic from the programming paradigms, which highlights how connected each programming logic is to the mathematical concepts, functions, methods and logic.
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"The procedural paradigm refers to the programming language that specifies steps it takes to reach a desired state. Within the language the operations contain a series of steps that are completed to finalize a desired action. The object-oriented paradigm is the programming language where each object is considered a separate entity that translates processes, receives and sends data throughout the process, (Hudak 360). The objects are collectively responsible for operations, but each object has its clearly defined role within the system. Functional programming paradigm uses mathematical functions for processing and evaluating data, and focuses on the application of functions as the avenue for programming languages. The logic paradigm is the mathematical concepts for computer programming, with the programming language utilizing logic for the problem solving and model development process."
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Wal-Mart Canada and E-Business Strategy, 2008.
This paper explores Wal-Mart Canada's strategic goals in the area of e-business innovation.
1,720 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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The paper explains that in terms of business-to-customer (B2C) e-business, the company aims to sell the Wal-Mart brand to customers, while in terms of business-to-business (B2B), the company has made extraordinary levels of commitment to electronic data interchange (EDI) over the Internet (EDI-INT) and to the radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies. The paper describes how Wal-Mart Canada has used its market dominance to leverage suppliers to similarly commit to these e-business technologies, thereby radically altering the e-business marketplace as a whole.
Outline:
Strategic Goals of the Company
Internet Business Models and Strategies
Evolution and Applications of the Internet
Enterprise-Wide and Inter-Enterprise Systems
Security and Controls
Billing and Payment Systems
Supply Chain Management
E-Procurement, Trading Exchanges and Auctions
Customer Relationship Management
Business Intelligence
Metrics for Performance Measurement in E-Commerce
Executive Summary
From the Paper
"In the 2007 ranking of Forbes Fortune 500, the retail giant Wal-Mart Stores (traded on the TSX as WMT) occupied the number one position with net sales of almost US$350 billion (Wal-Mart Annual 2007 26). In this context, the prime objective of the company is to retain its dominance in the global and the Canadian retail marketplace. In fact, Wal-Mart Canada has in recent years consistently outperformed its US parent company, and today accounts for almost half of all household goods sales in Canada. As Wal-Mart Canada's new CEO Mario Pilozzi contends, the key to attaining this objective is continuing innovation in all areas of the enterprise (Flavelle). To this end, Wal-Mart Canada has adopted two prime strategic goals for the short term future. These goals lie in the areas of structural expansion and e-business innovation."
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