Management Theses Samples For Students

Management

Introduction and Thesis
A number of researches have been done in the field of consumer buying behavior, and consumer buying patterns. In order to understand what guides consumers, this paper takes a look at a number of scholarly articles published that discusses the points that guide consumers, and also conducts a qualitative research to understand from consumers what guides their purchase behavior. The emphasis is to understand how consumers are guided in their buying behavior. Marketers have gone to long depth to understand what influences consumers today and work out strategies to address them. It is easy to get ...

California Lutheran University

Rayan Azhari
Chapter I

Introduction

Succession planning is the process of identifying, recruiting, and training employees of an organization in order to equip them with skills necessary for enabling them to take up future top management positions. It entails training and evaluation processes to ensure that the respective employees are capable of effectively and efficiently handling all the management and leadership issues, they may face in the course of duty.
Succession planning is an important part of everyday organization activities and, as a result, all organizations whether small; medium sized or even large must prepare for future succession possibilities. Effective ...

Chapter I

Introduction
Succession planning is the process of identifying, recruiting, and training employees of an organization in order to equip them with skills necessary for enabling them to take up future top management positions. It entails training and evaluation processes to ensure that the respective employees are capable of effectively and efficiently handling all the management and leadership issues, they may face in the course of duty.
Succession planning is an important part of everyday organization activities and, as a result, all organizations whether small; medium sized or even large must prepare for future succession possibilities. Effective succession planning ensures ...

Abstract

Operating systems are pieces of software applications that run computer systems. Without operating systems, computer systems would not work effectively, and humans would find no use in them. Simply, operating systems is a collection of software applications that facilitate the management of computer resources and give an interface for computer applications to interact with hardware. In spite the importance of these systems in bridging the relationship between the user and the hardware, most of the commercial OS have buggy code that is susceptible to security threats. Thus, building a trusted OS that can withstand all the security threats in ...

Patient access

Scheduling / pre-registration;
This step allows for collection of client’s data and admission to the correct department.
Insurance verification/authorization;
This step allows the hospital staff gauge the client’s ability to pay for the medical services they are seeking
Time of service registration;
This step evaluates the time and type of service a client is seeking; these factors play a role in determining the cost of medical care.
POS collection: Point of service collections feature allows for the identification and billing of all billable services even at their point of care, but in a clinically friendly manner.

Financial counseling

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Mobile technology has changed the ways in which people with each other. The latest innovations in the field of mobile technology have brought tremendous changes to the health care industry. With the invention and implementation of mobile health technology in various aspects of health care, the world has been progressing to see a bright future in the field of health care industry. Mobile health is a division of electronic health practice. Mobile health is defined as the medical practice that is supported by the use of mobile technology, which includes mobile phones, wireless devices, patent monitoring devices and many ...

Business

Introduction
The Radio Frequency Identification Technology or RFID is one of the leading and approaching technologies that can, however, be expected to exert vast impact on the lives of individuals. The ability of the RFID in order to extend the networking from the computer to any object is seen as the coming revolution in the daily life. the waste management is, however, a major environmental concern today. The E-waste is a leading concern due to its quickly increasing amount and the special composition of the precious as well as hazardous substances. The new e-laws are the proof of this ...

Abstract

Diabetes management using the diet model has been considered the best procedure for people diagnosed with ether type 1 or 2 diabetes. It important to mind your diet in order to avoid food related health risks (Nutrition at Center of Diabetes Management, 2013). Eating plans are not easy to keep, but are important in the management of diabetes. Scientific research has failed to provide the backing to the ancient assertion that, eating sugary foods causes the blood sugar to rise higher than starchy foods. However, carbohydrate management, alongside other matters is important in the management of diabetes. This paper ...

Community policing

The police protect people and enforce laws. However, nowadays, in some communities, police officers do not consider protecting people to be the main task of their job. Instead, they abuse people, especially those with different skin color or religious views. Moreover, some of the police officers use their job to take bribes. In recent years, there have been several cases of such police officers’ misconduct. This thesis is aimed at examining whether community policing leads to less abuse police authority or not. The paper will be divided into two parts. The first part will be devoted to the issue ...

Introduction

The United Transitional Care Center was created to cater for the increased need of specialized care for patients released from hospital on their way home. This programme intends to act as the intermediary between the hospitalization period and the rehabilitation into the society period. the center provides its patients with the chance to acclimatize with the conditions expected at home while trained nurses attend to them and offer specialized care in the managing of the variously ailments they suffer. The center is specifically important to people of advanced age as they have slow response to medication and would require ...

Ahn, M.J., Bretschneider, S.(2011). Politics of e-government: E-government and political control of bureaucracy. Public Administration Review, 71 (3)
The following article is aimed at reporting innovative public administration experiment in South Korea, which was initiated in order to reduce negative influences of bureaucracy on provision of governmental services and improve citizen participation and democratic values.
The article is useful for the research as it reflects recent trends in the development of public administration and can serve as a good ground to use upside down approach, when coming to the history of the issue.
Matei, L., Flogaits, S., Archmann, ...

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Most organizations look for better ways of increasing the effectiveness and productivity of employees. Staff training forms one of the methods implemented by organizations to manage diversity in workplace. According to Aguinis & Kraiger (2009), employee training on cultural diversity is of great benefit to an organization because it increases the relationship between employees in an organization. Training would act as one of the most pervasive methods for communicating organizational goals across different cultures working in the company. In addition, the human resource management should understand the potential impact and costs associated with employee training programs in order to come ...

Emergencies often require the input of fast and effective services so as to contain the situation. In many cases, either property and or life are often at risk and the necessity often is to salvage the situation. Emergency can be managed well with the application of theories of emergency management. Although the theories approach emergencies in different perspectives, an application of the same enables the ultimate solution of emergency cases. This paper shall focus on two main emergency theories. These are the Chaos Theory as advanced by Klaus Mainzer and the Disaster Theory as advanced by Thomas Drabek. The ...

Introduction

Waste management refers to the process of collecting, transporting and disposing trash, sewage and other waste materials. There are different sources of waste including residential, industrial, commercial, institutional, construction and demolition, municipal, agriculture and manufacturing and all these waste products whether solid, gaseous, liquid or radioactive come under the realm of waste management. The EU Waste Framework Directive lays down a legislative framework for the waste management and also provides a definition for waste. Article 1 of the EU Directive provides the definition of waste as "any substance or object which the holder discards, or intends to or is ...

Analysis

ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION
The underlying chapter develops the analysis of the data collected and assessed for the study entitled in “Organizational Change to a Project Management Culture in an Organization”. Analysis of the data is critical and is among most important segments of the study for the fact that analysis provides inference from the data providing direction to the conclusion and level of achievement of research objectives.

- First, the assessment of top management’s interview including General Manager and other from Operations Manager’s views.
- Second, the assessment of questionnaire based survey from Project Managers, Construction Managers and ...

INTRODUCTION

The research methodology chapter provides scientifically developed guideline for research process. Research methodology systematically defines postulates to be followed in order to successfully account important areas of the research within available resource.
Under development research methodology is a guideline for the research entitled “Organizational Change to a Project Management Culture in an Organization”. Underlying developed research methodology provides theoretical assumption considered for developing the research. Moreover, I have also shed light upon the limitations applicable to the research due to set of methods and approaches employed (Beiske, 2007).

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Conceptual framework is the skeleton of the research that is developed ...

INTRODUCTION

The research methodology chapter provides scientifically developed guideline for research process. Research methodology systematically defines postulates to be followed in order to successfully account important areas of the research within available resource.
Under development research methodology is a guideline for the research entitled “Organizational Change to a Project Management Culture in an Organization”. Underlying developed research methodology provides theoretical assumption considered for developing the research. Moreover, I have also shed light upon the limitations applicable to the research due to set of methods and approaches employed (Beiske, 2007).

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Conceptual framework is the skeleton of the research that is developed ...

Introduction

"Feral pigs are one of the most destructive animals in the state; they continue to be a serious threat to our native bird habitats and our native rainforest. Feral pigs are a major factor in rainforest degradation."These are the words of George Masesengale a member of the Audubon Society in Hawaii, on the impact of feral pigs on rangelands, which was published on 25th March 2008 on the honoluluadvertiser.com (http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2008/Mar/25/ln/hawaii803250318.html).
According to this post, law makers and environmentalists were calling on the Hawaii state government to explore tactics that would aid in the control of the feral pig ...

Introduction

Workforce diversity has turn out to be a vital concern in business especially during this twenty first century. Diversity in labor has emerged due the flow of information that has resulted individuals containing different experiences and perspectives. The managerial team has to behave in a way to accommodate this diversity in addition to many other positive behaviors to increase productivity. The government as a business identity is therefore supposed to put up a labor force that will reveal the prosperous diversity of its country. The US government has not been blind in this and in order to maintain high ...

1. introduction and OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
Organizations in general and project management organizations in specific are facing immense competitive pressures from both internal and external environments (Harrison, & Huntington, 2001). Organizations in order to maintain the competitive advantage or even survive have to evolve strategically that provide business interconnected bonding between the environment as well as process; hence, social and technical bond (Van Marrewijk, 2007).
AGI being an International civil and electromechanical (EPC) contracting company has stake in the construction industry specifically in the mega project such as installation, commissioning, operation and power stations maintenance, oil and gas pipelines, ...

Introduction

The supply chain management involves interplay of many other management processes. In this document, the spot light is on the two main subsets of the supply chain management namely the logistics and transport management. The three are essential in ensuring that the supply elements involved in the supply of a good or service interact appropriately to achieve the end goals of each business (Frazelle, E., 2002).

Supply Chain Management

In the supply of a good or service, there are normally a number of individuals between the supplier(s) and the customer(s) (Frazelle, E., 2002). This demands a management system to ensure ...

Introduction to Coca-Cola Company

Coca Cola Company has recognition as one of the leading multi-national marketers, producers and distributors of non-alcoholic beverages, refreshments, concentrates, and syrups in the United States. Coca Cola Company is recognized for its strong name and brand portfolio which has enabled the company to maintain its position in the listing of the top 100 brands since 2007. Currently, Coca Cola Company enjoys a massive growth rate, boosted by acquisitions and mergers with other firms in the beverage industry. The company has a strong linkage between its strategic goals and mission statement and vision, which has enabled the multinational company ...

Executive summary

Multiple linear regression analysis is a statistical tool of analysis that is commonly used to forecast a variable, which is dependent on several independent variables based on historical data. Multiple linear regression analysis is normally used to evaluate the nature of the correlation between the dependent variable denoted as y and the independent variables (X1, X2Xn). The developed model is then used to predict levels of the dependent variable y. Multiple linear regressions is important in business, economics, medicine, psychology among many other fields.
The correlation between Y predicted and Y actual is called the multiple correlation coefficients which ...

Master of Business Administration

For decades, the encumbrance of evaluating the potential of organizational risks and exposures has been assumed insurance specialists both internal and external to the company. For instance, risk handling mechanisms particularly self-insurance and insurance have provided some degree of comfort to organizations that could be otherwise be incapable of withstanding financial impacts associated with disasters. Sadly, false confidence cases have led to multiple problems for small and big firms within the insurance industry. In order for companies to efficiently execute functions related to pre-incident risk assessment and find the at-need operational crisis directions, majority of ...

1. Introduction
Government agencies are in most cases mandated with essential service-delivery and thus are often non-profit in nature. Hence, they are riddled with a culture of inefficiencies and underperformance. This paper will evaluate organizational culture, particularly in government agencies, thus the term organization will strictly be used to refer to government agencies (the civil service and the public sector in general).
In this ever dynamic business environment, management strategies are formulated every once in a while. The broad purpose of the so-called strategies is to enhance performance at the organizational level. For this to be possible the work ...

1.0 Introduction
Generally motivation is a psychological process that refers to issues that drive an individual into action. Motivation can also be defined as the process of triggering, sustaining and guiding behavior to a specific purpose. All human behavior is usually as a result of either an external (the environment) or internal (physiological) causal agent (commonly referred to as stimulus) (Stajkovic and Luthans 34). In a business environment, the terminology “motivation” is very complex because different employees are motivated differently and by wide range factors. While some employees are easily motivated by monetary means others are motivated by recognition ...

‘Stubborn Husband, Stubborn Wife’ – Traditional Persian Tale

‘The Prisoner Who Wore Glasses’ – Bessie Head

An Interpretative Analysis

These three texts differ greatly in many ways. The dates of their composition are separated by many years and the social context in which they were written is greatly different. Trifles might be said to be a proto-feminist work in the way it describes the marriage of John and Minnie Wright, and in the way that Mrs Hale and Mrs. Peters understand why Minnie Wright killed her husband and conspire to keep the truth from the police in sisterly solidarity with Minnie Wright. ‘The Prisoner Who Wore Glasses’ is ...

Abstract

Team development is a very important aspect in every project. A strong team is a guarantee that the project will succeed, no matter what challenge that may prop up in the process. There already is a designed model on team development which has been proven to give good results, if well played. However, it takes a well skilled team leader to put together the principles of the model and let everything and everyone work right, to the successful completion of the project at hand. This paper gives an insight into phases of team development.

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The Mongol Empire is today credited to be the largest continuous land empire to have ever existed, spanning the geographical areas from Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Sea of Japan, Siberia, South East Asia, through the Indian subcontinent to the Middle East. The Empire rose in the thirteenth and fourteenth century, following the unification of the Mongol and Turkic tribes. Its rise to superiority was almost spontaneous, but so was its fall. Despite the well-organized military, a massive labor force when needed and vast supply of almost all kinds of resources, the empire finally collapsed in the period shortly after ...

Introduction It has been our objective, in the previous research and surveys we conducted, to find out if there is a significant difference between the performance of an externally recruited CEO and an internally appointed one. A CEO or Chief Executive Officer of a company plays a very significant role in the success of the organization and, therefore, it is key to assess and discover which formula would work best for a company. Studies had been initiated to determine which will be the better choice between an internally appointed CEO who has grown within the company and expected to ...

Executive Summary

China is a very attractive gaming destination in the Asia Pacific region. This city attracts a large number of tourists and international visitors. It has also seen a rapid growth in the establishment of large gaming companies, ever since liberalization for gaming operators in 2002. This must have actually spurred economic growth, and boosted SMEs, which are the economic growth power engines. This paper explores the role of SMEs in an emerging economies, the role of manpower in SMEs, as well as understanding the key success factors of the SMEs in China.

Introduction

SMEs are the growth engines for any ...

Differences between National and International NGOs -

A Case Study of the US, Bahrain and India
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References

1 Introduction
Non-Governmental Organizations or NGOs have become influential actors of societal development and change on a national as well as international scale. Beginning as non-governmental consultants to the United Nations, the number of NGOs across the world has witnessed exponential growth since the 1980s. Although most people understand what an NGO is - the name itself makes it very clear that these are organizations that are not government run – there is little consensus on what may be described as key characteristics of an NGO. As ...

ABSTRACT

Brand image or identity refers to the view or perception of a brand not only based on its offerings and services, but also on its values and culture as perceived primarily by consumers. Organizations may utilize brand image to accomplish its goals or objectives by structuring an image that is interesting and acceptable to customers. In recent years, one of the ways that organizations consistently market or advertise their brand involves social media. The primary objective of this research study is to explore best practices in social media marketing towards brand image or perception management. To obtain data, the ...

Business

Restatement of Problem
The topic of consumer buying behavior has researched by a number of scholars, and each one of them has illustrated what are the possible factors that influence or guide consumer behavior. Therefore, when organizations plan their strategies to ‘guide’ consumers, they do so by studying these factors and using them to design and market their products or services. This involves the participation of all stakeholders in the planning and strategizing process. The stakeholders could include the design team, the production team, finance, marketing, purchase and stores to name a few, and it is the collective effort ...

Funds Transfer Pricing in Commercial Banks: A simple Model: Chapter 5

5 A SIMPLE FUNDS TRANSFER PRICING MODELIntense competition in the financial services industry has reduced the potential of traditional operations to finance loans through deposits. The current situation forces to reconsider traditional approaches to improve the efficiency of banks: increased attention to the internal generation of bank capital, financial innovation, the search for new investment opportunities, reduce management costs, etc.One of the most significant innovations in banking - the creation of risk management measures was able to introduce risk transformation that are comprised of diversified risks as a result of the increasing number of borrowers. Risk sharing for instance ...

AN EXPLORATORY ANALYSIS OF SENATE BILL 863

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ABSTRACT
California’s (CA) legislature has passed a series of Workers Compensation (WC) reforms during the past 15 years; the most recent, Senate Bill (SB) 863 passed on August 21, 2012. SB 863 was introduced and presented to the California public as a reform bill that would ensure better coverage and easier medical access for workers injured on the job. SB 899 passed during the early 2000s was shown to be better for California’s workers, than SB863. The most vulnerable workers, ...

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- Introduction
- Background
The Chinese market is growingly rapidly. By the end of 2009, its population was at 1,334.74 million. This was an increase of 6.72 million people from the previous year. The income of urban households rose from RMB 10,493 to RMB 17,175 between 2008 and 2009.the expenditure on clothing among the urban households increased from RMB 801 to RMB 1,284 between 2005 and 2009. Therefore China is ranked as the world’s largest fibre consumer. Figure 1 below shows statistics of the country’s expenditure on clothing ( ...

One of USSOUTHCOM priority mission is Countering international organized crime (C-TOC). Describe and discuss the future requirements of Counterintelligence in C-TOC

Introduction

Counterintelligence refers to the known business of always distinguishing and managing foreign postulated threats directed towards the country. Its fundamental concern is the sagacity administrations of foreign states and comparable associations of non-state performers. A good example in line with the stated fact is the transnational terrorist cohorts that are out to hamper the desired harmony in nations. Counterintelligence works out both as a guarding measure that ensures the country's mysteries and holdings against foreign brainpower entrance and ...

Acknowledgments

I am especially grateful for the support and guidance of my dissertation advisor, Dr. A. P., provided all through the progression and development on this research study.

My thanks also go to the men and women in blue of Singapore Police Force whom had provided their valuable time to participate in the survey and their willingness to share. ...

B.ENG 3 (HONS) FT CIVIL ENG.

2012/2013

1. ABSTRACT
This investigation is an approach to methods of solving problems in a standard form of contract called JCT. In the following work the JCT methods as Litigation, Negotiation, Arbitration, Adjudication and Mediation will be properly, defined, clarified and explained, subsequently the use of a questioner will be analyzed and discussed. This subject was chosen since nowadays with all the laws and clauses in contracts, disagreements happen often between parties in the construction business and in order to solve it through the right method, JCT can save both parties time and a ...

Overview

Public agencies have until recently not been engaging in succession planning. Succession planning is the process by which an organization plans for and replaces outgoing managers, executives and selected chief employees. Such employees initially held vital positions affecting the success of the organization, and preparing for succession is critical to the success of an organization in its present and future plans. The process of succession planning includes carrying out preparations of how the organization will select and recruit successors, the most effective way to handle changes between executives and how to build upon its successors (Todnem & Macleod, 2009).
The ...

Introduction

Sexual harassment has been a pathological problem that has affected many people in different workplaces across the globe. The root of sexual harassment is confirmed to emanate largely from power relations and cultural practices at the workplace. Due to its rampancy, many human rights activists and adherents have carried various researches to decipher the rationale behind the perpetuation of this inhumane practice. Sexual harassment has mostly affected women, a scenario that has attracted impassioned focus on the subject to understand the perennial propagation of the vice. Rationally, legal intervention has been viewed as a prudent manner to eliminate the ...

Analysis of NSAIDs non-selective take (Ibuprofen and Naproxen)

Health impact of many diseases leaves a potential consequence on the quality of life (QOL). The frequency at which such impact occurs could vary from one disease condition to the other. Affected individuals need to encounter physical and psychological distress. However, scientific advancements have made a progress in alleviating such problems. Especially, pharmaceutical science has become a reliable branch to cater the needs of people who suffer from illnesses. Understanding the efficacy and other properties of various drugs is important for the better therapeutic application of pharmacy. In such context, the present description deals with highlighting about Analysis of ...

Chapter Two: Real Estate Lending Decision in Kuwaiti Banks

Literature Review

The five Cs of credit model – character, collateral, capital, conditions and capacity, all serve as important indicators for gauging the inclination and aptitude of debtors in fulfilling the obligations they have to their respective creditors (Sraeel, 2005, p. 40, par. 5; Strischek, 2009, par. 2). It is thus advisable for creditors to make their decisions based on the five Cs of credit model in order for them to assess the creditworthiness of their respective debtors properly (Strischek, 2011, par. 1). The prominence of the five Cs of credit model resurged most recently during the 2008 global financial ...

Introduction

The work of marketing manager is one of most important in the company as particularly marketing management is concerned with shaping marketing mix of each of the products on offer, implementing both management and marketing strategies of the company. For the purposes of the following assignment we would like to discuss min-Dutch ovens, being produced by Paderno. Paderno was founded in 1925 and initially specialized on manufacturing and distributing aluminum pans and pots for households. According to the information, provided by the official website of Paderno in the USA (2013), nowadays Paderno is perceived as a leading international brand, ...

Abstract

Psychological Operations or PSYOP are tactics are used to convey selected propaganda and information to specific foreign audiences, especially an enemy front, to expedite the process of defeat of the enemy forces by destroying the will of the enemy to show resistance, undermining the credibility of enemy leadership, spurring civil unrest in enemy regions, persuading enemy forces to surrender, reducing the interference of civilians in military operations, opposing enemy propaganda and boosting up acceptance of friendly forces in occupied territory. The PSYOP propaganda is conveyed by a variety of mediums such as face-to-face communication, television, radio or loudspeaker, internet, ...

Introduction

Nurses are responsible for delivering quality health care services that are acceptable to the patients. Since patient expectations and standards change frequently, quality improvement is an important part of nursing practice. The aim of quality improvement (QI) is to improve service level and promote patient outcomes. This paper is a quality improvement project that focuses on preventing falls in the mental health unit. Falls are an inherent risk for psychiatric patients such especially those with eating disorders. The objective of this paper is to improve quality of health care services by reducing falls in the mental health unit among ...

A Case Study of the British Petroleum (BP) Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Abstract
British Pteroleum’s Deepwater Horizon disaster was the worst oil spill in American history. Such was the magnitude of this disaster that its repercussions were felt throughout the global oil industry. In the aftermath of the spill, investigations were conducted into the incident to identify the causes that led to the spill, the reasons behind the poor response to the disaster, as well as to formulate ways in which safety standards could be improved so as to prevent similar disasters from taking place in the future. This study reviewed extensive literature pertaining to the prevalent Health, Safety and ...

Principles of Consolidated Financial Statement Acc to IFRS

Executive Summary
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is governed by a set of principles, which came into effect in the year 2005, and determine how consolidated financial statements are prepared by holding companies residing in the EU. Consolidated financial statements are combined financial statements of both a holding company and its subsidiary. This research paper will focus on the principles that govern the creation and presentation of consolidated financial statements by individual company groups residing in the EU. Previous researches have postulated that presentation of financial statements in a consolidated form aids in creating outlook at both company levels ...

1. Executive Summary

Ben’s Joinery is a privately owned company that is located in Barking, United Kingdom. The company has an estimated annual income of $147,712 and employs a staff of about 2 people. The company is seeking to acquire a CNC miller machine however the management of the company has not made a decision whether to buy the machine or lease it. There are several considerations that need to be made when determining the right course of action. This analysis uses several financial statement documents to determine the viability of any decision to be made (whether ...

Abstract

US Special Operation Forces (SOF) are elite military units affiliated to the United States of America with the ability to conduct a wide range of land, water and air missions behind the enemy lines under the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) commandant. Currently USSOCOM has deployed over 12000 of its 33000 special operators across the world half of whom are in Afghanistan and the remaining in 70 odd countries.
The US SOF has the following strategic roles as mandated by congress and the department of defense in the fight against the war on terror. Foreign internal defense which enables ...

The laws and ethics of maternal decision making

A .The violation of pregnant women rights
B .The long technical procedures
2. The general opinion
A. A summary on the recently addressed legal cases.
B. The ethical principles that are established purposely to handle these issues.
C. Reviews of the underlying
3. Maternal decision making legal approaches

A. The failure to take in to consideration a pregnant woman’s entitlement to integrity and consent

B. Recognition of medical knowledge on limitation available to a prediction of possible results in obstetrics
C. Victimization of candidate of addictions and psychiatric problems
D. Women facing a threat to be dissuade from their duty of parental care
4. Recent cases

A. Charges of a woman refusing to undergo cesarean delivery – march 2004

B. January 2004 failure to undergo cesarean delivery resulting ...

Drowning in Debt: How Does the U.S. Solve its Debt Crisis?

Scott Walterhoefer
Abstract
Can the United States solve its debt crisis? That is the daunting question that currently confronts our nation and the manner in which the “powers that be” attempt to deal with this problem will dictate the political and economic landscape for the foreseeable future. The sheer size of this debt (roughly $16 trillion) is so massive and seemingly out of control that it is nearly impossible to fathom. This paper will examine this debt and the factors that caused its exponential rise over the past ...

Introduction

In modern times, human activities caused and continue to cause massive changes to the composition of the environment. One of the most pressing concerns of both scientific and public communities is the advanced greenhouse effect brought about by the anthropogenic activities worldwide. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has reported that climate change already showed strong impacts on human societies and the natural world. This impact is expected to continue for the coming years. (IPCC, 2007)
Adaptation is a necessary strategy. This is because the present and the forecasted disruption sin the climate as advanced ...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

When attempting to fill a position in any business, the recruitment process is integral. In order to find the best person for the job, you have to find someone who is qualified, educated, and possesses the necessary job skills and temperament to survive in that environment. Recruitment methodologies are the means by which companies and businesses perform this recruitment process, and can mean the difference between getting the right or wrong person for the job. In this paper, various recruitment methodologies are overviewed, and their effectiveness in sourcing a qualified job candidate is evaluated. ...

Wal-Mart Stores Incorporation, known better as Wal-Mart, is an American corporation The Walton family control over 50% of the retail corporation. Along all those years since its incorporation in 1969, Wal-Mart has remained as a family owned enterprise. The headquarters is situated in Bentonville, Arkansas. Some of the investments engaged by Wal-Mart that are very successful include in china, United Kingdom and in South America. Those that have not been successful include operations in Germany and South Korea.
Wal-Mart in Germany was started in 1998 when it acquired 95 stores from two retail companies and interns spars (Clark, 2006). ...

Chapter 4

Chapter IV: Results
- How do the Ventura Health Agency and the Ventura Library plan for leadership changes?
- What are the challenges of succession planning in the Ventura Health Agency and the Ventura County Library?

Findings Organized by Questions

The significance of this question is to enable the researcher to examine how well most agencies anticipate new leadership takeover and how they plan for the same. The literature review has established that most of the CEOs who head the health agencies in the country are in their retirement age and they stop being actively involved, in matters concerning the agencies, once they ...

Candidate: Ian Keith Sinnott

Degree: E900‐Doctor Of Philosophy
CRICOS code: 006244J
Campus: Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Finish Date: 25/032016
Enrolment Category:Off‐Campus / Full‐Time
Associate Supervisor(s): Dr. Rod Nielsen and Dr Alex Kostogriz
Thesis Title: Evaluating the impact of Instruction of English through the use of the iPad on the English Foundations Studies Program at Abu Dhabi Men’s College [ADMC], Higher Colleges of Technology, United Arab Emirates.

Colloquia: First year confirmation

Ethics: This project will require ethics clearance
Chapter One
Context of the Research
1.1 Background of the study
Technology has augmented learning in the classroom setup in terms of coming up ...

A Quantitative Study of Preschool Teachers' Beliefs and Attitudes toward Diversity, Diversity Experiences, Ideal Vision of a Diversity Curriculum and Implementation of a Diversity Curriculum in their Classroom

ABSTRACT

This quantitative study with forty respondents, examined preschool teachers’ beliefs towardsdiversity, diversity experiences, ideal vision of a diversity curriculum, and implementation of a diversity curriculum in their classrooms. The study examined the kinds of curriculum (traditional or multicultural) that preschool teachers use throughout the year and what are the factors that serve as barriers to their use of a diversity curriculum with a focus on
race/ethnicity, if any. This study will ...

Introduction

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic illness characterized by the body’s inability to produce insulin due to the destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas through autoimmune process, infection by viruses or idiopathic means. According to America Diabetes Association (2010) onset most often occurs in childhood at 10 -14 years of age, but the disease can also develop in adults in their late 30s and early 40s. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is the stable product of nonenzymatic irreversible glycation of the beta chain of hemoglobin by plasma glucose. Its rate of formation increases proportionately with plasma glucose levels. ...