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Managing & Organizing People, 2008.
An analysis of the skills that are expected of managers and leaders in the business world.
2,069 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 105.95
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The paper discusses "change" and relates that change affects everyone and that the business world is no exception. The paper continues and states that the business community is affected by different approaches to customers and to human resources. The paper questions whether a single manager can make all the decisions, while keeping in mind all specifications, or whether two managers are actually required. The paper then explores what skills are required for a good strategic planner and a good administrator.
Outline:
Introduction
Historical Overview
Description of the Problem
Assessment of the Problem
Actual or Expected Outcome or Resolution of Problem
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"These different approaches bring about modifications in all business compartments. For instance, the company is now forced to invest and develop their marketing and human resource departments. Then, at more top management level, the company must ensure that all decisions are made in accordance with human resource and marketing specifications. The management has to make both short and long term decisions to the best interest of the company and its stakeholders."
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Marketing Management and Online Marketing, 2008.
An analysis of the strategies of offline and online marketing procedures in today's business world.
2,093 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 105.95
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This paper discusses two major modifications that the business sector has been marked by, both resulting from different approaches to corporate resources and the outside environment. It specifically analyzes offline and online marketing procedures. The paper discusses the strategies that each marketing procedure must implement and their importance in today's world.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Marketing Management
Online Marketing
Congruence of Online and Offline Marketing
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"A specific particularity of online and offline marketing strategies is their one-way dependency. In this order of ideas, the online marketing is dependent and cannot be implemented without offline marketing. On the other hand however, offline marketing can easily be implemented without the support of online marketing. This is generally due to the traditional and largely established characteristics of offline marketing. To better explain, offline marketing revolves around market studies of numerous elements and sits at the basis of the decision making process. The traditional collection and processing of information requires no assistance from the internet. The online marketing is on the other hand directly linked to the offline marketing as it basically does the same things, only via the internet. For instance, it advertises products and services based on the same principles as offline marketing; but does this online. Then, it promotes and sells the product and also offers customer service, just like traditional marketing; but it again does this online."
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Management Theory, 2008.
A discussion on the evolution of schools of management theory.
1,760 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 90.95
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This paper explains that, ever since the beginning of studying management in the late 1800s, management theory has progressed through different schools. The paper describes decades of various management theories and suggests that the number of schools indicates that there is no agreement on the best strategy. The paper concludes that today managers have to deal with an entire corporate system rather than dealing with single parts; therefore, it is important to understand and strategically plan for a whole system by applying a balanced approach to management.
Table of Contents:
The Classical School
Scientific Management: 1880s
Administrative Management: 1940s
Bureaucratic Management: 1920s
The Behavioral School
Human Relations: 1930s
Behavioral Science: 1950s
The Quantitative School
Management Science and MIS: 1940s
Production and Operations Management: 1940s
Systems School: 1950s
Contingency School: 1970s
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"There was a group of experimenters, which included Clair Turner, Fritz J. Roethlisberger, and Elton Mayo, that began the Hawthorne Experiments in 1924, continuing them through the early 1930s. They concluded that workers' attitudes have a lot to do with their productivity. They also found that the workplace is a social place to be and that groups there were very influential on other workers' behavior. Supervision was also found to be important to job satisfaction. They concluded that workers and managers must cooperate and collaborate in order to achieve productivity."
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Identity Theft, 2008.
This paper discusses the management of the risk of identity theft, both online and offline.
1,140 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 63.95
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In this article, the writer notes that according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), identity theft is the fastest growing form of white collar crime, costing American consumers and businesses approximately $50 billion in the United States in 2006. The writer discusses that the ever-increasing use of the Internet presents more targets of opportunity, particularly among new computer users unfamiliar with high tech information theft scams. However, the common perception that on-line activity is the greatest threat to personal information security is inaccurate; actually, more identity theft results from traditional off-line consumer transactions, especially those whose procedures typically involve relinquishing physical possession of a credit card to an employee who leaves the presence of the card's owner, such as in restaurants. The writer maintains that the most important method of protecting one's personal information on-line is through the use of passwords. Passwords should never be based on personal information like birth dates, because these are easily deduced by identity thieves with access to that information, which many people divulge in on-line personal profiles. The writer concludes that likewise, one's wireless connection should have all security features enabled and all software updates, especially anti-virus software.
Outline:
Introduction - Understanding the Problem
Protecting Private Information Off-line
Protecting Private Information On-line
General ID Information Safety
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"One of the easiest sources of other people's private information is household trash. Therefore, it is essential to use a cross-cut paper shredder to destroy any papers containing personal information such as financial accounts, credit card statements, credit card applications and loan offers, and medical records, which often include Social Security numbers within patient billing information.
"With your Social Security number, identity thieves can obtain drivers licenses in your name, as well as open bank accounts and lines of financial credit which they can exhaust, leaving you the debtor of record. In many instances, thieves may submit fraudulent change-of-address forms at the post office enabling them to redirect your mail to an alternate address. Therefore, any apparent disruption, reduction, or delay in mail should be reported to the local post office for confirmation of your address on record and any recent change requests."
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Strategy in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, 2008.
A look at the role of strategy in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
1,947 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 100.95
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The paper analyzes the many roles that strategy and its concepts contribute to in the development of SMEs' ability to fulfill their strategic plans and grow. The paper examines the propensity of SMEs to plan formally versus informally, the frequency of planning and the extent to which results are measured and monitored. The paper also shows how strategies are the essential element in every SME that serves as the catalyst for future growth.
Outline:
Introduction
Origins of SME Strategy: Comparing Formal versus Informal Planning Methods
Strategies as the Foundation for Market Agility and Growth
Using Strategies as a Basis for Synchronizing Processes
Measuring Performance Based on Strategic Planning
How Strategies Extend SMEs' Value Chains
Summary & Recommendations
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"The concepts and practices of strategy form the foundation for every SME's ability to successfully execute their strategies and remain viable financially and continually execute business models to retain customers and attract new ones. The concept and practices of strategies also requires a high level of coordination and synchronization across processes as well. SMEs getting the highest level of performance within their organizations are relying on both the content of their strategies in addition to streamlining of processes between their own departments, between and with suppliers, and with customers."
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Impact on Cultural Change During Mergers and Acquisitions, 2008.
A look at the evolution of organizational development in businesses.
1,393 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 21 sources, APA, AU$ 74.95
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This paper deals with the issue of increasing employee productivity and views the evolution of organizational development (OD) from its earliest years to its much wider present state, ending with its ability or lack thereof to address today's specific issues. This paper conducts a systematic review of relevant literature on OD and develops a theoretical framework concerning how OD can relate to changes that occur with mergers and acquisitions and culture.
Outline:
Introduction
Problem Definition
Questions
Methodology
Limitations
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"However, if employees are dissatisfied with their work or the company itself, they will not perform to the best of their ability and knowledge product will decline. Such a situation often arises with mergers and acquisitions. Industry research finds that up to 80 percent of mergers and acquisitions fail to provide the expected shareholder return because of the impact on their people. A study conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management called "Making Mergers Work" concluded that organizations may proceed and do due diligence and analyze financial matters. However, it is instead the cultural and personnel issues that can mean the demise of a successful merger. The performance of the people is key."
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Airline Strategy Analysis, 2008.
This paper discusses hub-and-spoke business models within the airline business.
991 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 57.95
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In this article, the writer notes that there are two different major classifications of airlines, legacy carriers such as Delta Airlines, American Airlines and United with hub-and-spoke systems and newer low-cost airlines such as Southwest, JetBlue, and AirTran with point-to-point models. The writer notes that armed with lower airfares, low-cost carriers have already captured around 20% of the market and are rapidly gaining an even greater market share. The writer explains that most legacy airlines have at least one central airport that their flights have to go through and from that hub, the spoke flights take passengers to select destinations. This hub-and-spoke system is in sharp contrast with point-to-point models that fly directly between two small markets. The writer discusses that in the past, hubs enabled legacy airlines to provide frequent service to many cities with short layovers, but now many travelers are no longer willing to pay high ticket prices.
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"Because Delta has an expensive hub-and-spoke business models, weak financial performance, anemic consumer demand and higher energy costs, it doesn't make sense for it to try to compete solely on price. Instead, Delta needs to explore price discrimination to find those customers that are willing to pay more for airline services. Given weak demand, increased competition and a flat or marginally improving economy, one-to-one marketing practices are needed to find new customers and to justify their higher prices.
"On the Internet, airlines have access to personal data entered by the consumer (name, address, gender, email, phone, credit card numbers, travel preferences) surfing patterns and purchase history. This type of information provides unparalleled opportunities for price discrimination. Not only can Delta rely on supply-and-demand factors to formulate different prices for the same service, it can now use their wealth of customer data to charge consumer's maximum prices."
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Marketing Bed and Breakfast Inns, 2008.
A research proposal that explores the marketing techniques for bed and breakfast inns in seven U.S. states.
2,974 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 140.95
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The paper presents a research proposal that focuses on bed and breakfast (B&B) inns in seven U.S. southern states and seeks to understand the marketing techniques used by the owners of the B&Bs. The proposal also examines what led customers to choose the Bed and Breakfast in which they stayed over others in the area. The paper relates the methodology of the proposed research and provides a literature review.
Outline:
Abstract
Statement of Problem
Significance of Research
Introduction
Proposed Methodology
Literature Review
Findings of Study
Research Design
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"The Bed and Breakfast (B&B) operations are believed to have been the first form of accommodations available to travelers however, those establishments have historically been replaced by inns and hotels. The Bed & Breakfast (B&B) is however, making a comeback for travelers who prefer a "home-like" hospitality with breakfast served to begin the day. Because this business is making a comeback entering into this type of business is desirable however, requires an understanding of what makes the Bed & Breakfast operation marketable and thereby profitable. The origins of the Bed and Breakfast Inn is historic, based on the traditions of New England and Europe. Country inns, indigenous to New England, provided food and lodging to travelers and locals, and were often a focal point for a community."
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Leadership as a Career, 2008.
This paper explores management careers in today's corporate world.
3,748 words (approx. 15.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 166.95
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The paper discusses the drastic changes in the careers of top management executives. The paper attributes this to the changing nature of the global networking systems and the modern and innovative technology being introduced into the market. The paper explores three main elements that form the core of leadership in the 21st century.
Outline:
Introduction
The Organizational Hierarchy in the 21st Century
Reviewing and Redesigning the Core of Leadership for the 21st Century
Leaders Need to Think Outside the Box
Leaders Should Be Excellent in Developing Partnerships
Representative
Analyst
The Future: Protean Careers?
Conclusion
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"Arthur, Hall, and Lawrence (1989) in their study defined an individual's career as an ever developing cycle of experience with time. A number of researchers have used the same definition; however they have used it differently. For instance, Arthur and Rousseau (1996) in their study argued that the main difference between "careers" and "jobs" is not what most professionals think it is. They asserted that most professionals classify "careers" as high status work, such as those of doctors, lawyers, managers etc; and "jobs" as low status work such as that of laborer, waiter, etc. In fact, the concept of careers is determined by the time factor."
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The Maslow Hierarchy, 2008.
A discussion of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs model and its role in an organization's success.
1,075 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 60.95
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The paper discusses Maslow's concepts concerning employers' responsibilities to offer a work environment that motivates and encourages personnel to attain self-actualization. The paper relates that it is necessary to develop top-down employee communication programs that keep people aware of changes, the reasons for these changes, the impact on them and how their involvement is needed to implement the transitions. The paper further relates that providing information is different than providing knowledge. The paper explains that whether people receive information or knowledge is based on their location on the Maslow hierarchy, which can be determined through different means.
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"Despite the fact that Abraham Maslow developed his needs theory approximately 60 years ago, it is just as relevant today. Humans have personal needs that must be filled in order to reach the highest level of self-actualization. In order to best motivate their employees and to be the most competitive, organizations must consider this hierarchy of needs when developing strategies. One of the ways is to ensure that proper communication is provided to employees, especially in times of rapid change."
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Promotion Activities of Advertisers, 2008.
Taking into consideration the traditional ad and promotions world, this paper looks at Internet advertising.
788 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 45.95
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In this article, the writer notes that before the advent of the computer and the Internet, advertising and promotions were measured in terms of leads, calls, print media ads on newspapers and magazines and airtime coverage on television and the radio. The writer discusses that in spite of the popularity and familiarity of the newspaper and magazine in advertising and promotions, the Internet has become an indispensable tool in the current ad man or ad woman's marketing arsenal. The writer maintains that that Internet advertising is here to stay and it is there not to replace the print media but complement them. The writer concludes that Internet advertising is a partner in a total, multimedia campaign that assures maximum impact and effectiveness in reaching target audience.
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"Compared to magazines and newspapers wherein a spot could run at a limited time and space is also limited, Internet advertising can continuous and run for days or months on end at very little cost. Any class of consumer can access the Internet and see the ad or promotion unlike the limited consumer base of the print media. The force multiplier effect is one of the strongest factors of Internet advertising and increases sustainability and availability. It is so effective that several ad and promotions campaign firm, including technology shops have joined the bandwagon to promote their services using Internet advertising."
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Team Effectiveness and Conflict Management, 2008.
A research paper discussing the vital elements required in the implementation of effective organizational behavior.
4,767 words (approx. 19.1 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 196.95
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The paper discusses the interdepartmental security unit of the New Jersey Dept. of Treasury. The paper states that this office provides support to the divisions within the Department of Treasury and coordinates efficient utilization of IT resources. The paper also states that this department is responsible for promoting the effective use of technology and with developing and maintaining a standardized technical environment for the State of New Jersey. These along with other duties and responsibilities' are some the issues that are addressed in the study, together with an analysis of how these services are linked with the components of the strategic plan and planning process. The paper concludes that this department seeks to maximize current and future investments in information processing technologies and the centralization of resources to provide technical support and solve IT-related problems.
Outline:
Introduction
Background of the Study
Current Strategy
Description of Alternative Scenarios and Associated Risks
SWOT Analysis
Alternative Strategies and Recommended Changes to Current Posture ..
Recommendations for Change to Current Postures, Processes, and Strategies to Meet Challenges of Competition and Changing Environment
Current Thinking
Implementation/Applicability: Case Study on the State of New Jersey
Department of Treasury
Conclusion
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"Perhaps a superior approach would be to create specialty consultation groups based on area of expertise and whether it is a technology- or business-related project. Such IT specialty teams are typically headed by a project manager, as with the existing approach used by the Department, with an important difference. By creating specialty teams that provide full-time assistance to assigned groups, project managers could remain better informed of ongoing problem areas and performance. According to Luftman (2003), "In its purest form, account managers have full-time responsibility for 'managing the account' of an internal business unit, which includes developing IT plans, contracting for internal IT services, and monitoring progress on IT projects on behalf of the business unit customer. This type of integrator role has been found to be associated with achieving strategic alignment within firms with centralized IT decision rights" (p. 199). This approach would provide for improved communication between Department staff and OTT staff over the long-term based on continuing collaborative efforts and an increased recognition of what each organization is capable of doing for the other. This approach would also allow better use of existing resources by avoiding the need for every OTT staff member to participate at a minimal level in every IT-related project, no matter whether it is business- or technology-related. As individual strengths and areas of expertise are identified and refined, these groups could play an increasingly valuable role in helping the Department achieve its organizational goals."
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Poka-Yoke: Manufacturing Mistake-Proofing, 2008.
A discussion of Poka-Yoke, a Japanese method of avoiding errors in the manufacturing process.
1,755 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 90.95
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This paper examines Poka-Yoke, a Japanese term used to denote a fool-proofing technique that constitutes the core of zero quality control (ZQC). The paper explains that the term is derived from Poka, implying unintentional mistake, and Yoke, meaning avoiding. Normally, this technique is applied in the manufacturing processes, but has extensive uses in offices, order and invoice processing, hospitals and drug dispensing, and maintenance of aircrafts especially with processes that run the risk of causing dangerous in-service breakdown. The paper concludes that, because mistakes can be costly, Poka-Yoke is gaining popularity and is acknowledged as a competitive tool in the production process.
Outline:
Introduction to Poka-Yoke
Poka-Yoke in Manufacturing
Poka-Yoke and Modern Lean Production System
The Growing Relevance of Poka-Yoke
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"Repeated checks are having the closest downstream operation check the work of the earlier operation. It is ensured that each operation carries out production as well as quality inspection. Efficient poka-yoke devices render such an inspection system a reality by lowering the time and cost of inspection to almost zero. Since inspections involve minimal cost, each and every time might be inspected. Given that work-in-process inventories are low, quality feedback used to enhance the process can be provided very rapidly. Self-checks using poka-yoke devices let workers evaluate the quality of their own work. As they check each and every unit produced, operators might be able to find out what conditions underwent changes that led to the previous unit to be defective. This understanding is used to check subsequent defects. Self-checks are chosen to successive checks in cases wherever feasible (A Brief Tutorial on Mistake-Proofing, Poka-Yoke, and ZQC)"
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SWOT Analysis of Blockbuster and NetFlix, 2008.
A SWOT analysis of the Blockbuster and NetFlix companies in the online DVD subscription market.
1,536 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 81.95
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The paper relates that NetFlix has attained market leadership in the online DVD subscription marketplace despite Blockbuster having the broadest market presence of any entertainment rental retailer globally. The paper compares the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing these companies and assesses the trends in the industry.
Outline:
Synopsis
Comparing Strengths
Comparing Weaknesses
Comparing Opportunities
Comparing Threats
Assessing Trends
Conclusions
From the Paper
"NetFlix is credited with creating the online DVD subscription service business model, when the company launched its online service in 1999. Blockbuster, the global leader in video rentals has approximately 9,000 stores operating in 24 countries, launched its own online DVD subscription service in 2004. During the five years NetFlix was the sole provider of online DVD rentals, the company attained a subscriber base of approximately 7 million, was able to attain profitability, and has significantly re-vamped its internal logistics and order management systems for high efficiency and low cost of operation."
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Human Resources in the Airlines Industry, 2007.
Analysis of the human resources in the airlines industry.
5,856 words (approx. 23.4 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 225.95
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This paper examines the airlines industry in the United States, Europe, and Australia since 2001 in relation to human resources. The paper identifies human resources challenges and makes recommendations for future productivity based on an extensive review of the literature. The paper explains that many changes have taken place in the airlines industry since September 11, 2001 and a great amount of restructuring has been necessary in order for the airlines to stay in business. The paper then looks at the various airlines, their issues and trends.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Introduction
I. Issues, Trends, & Challenges
US Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Air Tran Airlines
American Airlines
European Airlines
British Air/Go!
Easy Jet
Aer Lingus
Lufthansa/Germanwings
Australian Airlines
Virgin Blue Airways
Qantas/JetStar
Air Asia
II. Airline Industry Employee Survey
III. Health Risks
IV. Recommendations for Airline Industry HR
V. The 'Keys' to Healthy Airlines Human Resources
Summary and Conclusion
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"Certainly this will cause restructuring in terms of Human Resources in job function and description relating to the role of those responsible for assuring such disinfection of airline carriers. This has however, been addressed by certain airlines under review in this study in that flexibility in job role has been adapted by several airlines. This need for job role flexibility is further noted in the work of Guillet, et al (1999) in the work entitled: "Origin and Prevention of Airport Malaria in France" published in the Tropical Medical International Health Journal (1999)."
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Gems Of Understanding In Service Learning, 2008.
A factual account of the experience gained in the role of administrator in a service organization.
3,186 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 148.95
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The paper examines how participation in the role of administration-operation in the St. Petersburg Free Clinic, a nonprofit organization, served to complement and enhance the understanding of the roles of a manager and leader. The study reflects upon particular "gems" gained from the service learning experience and includes a plan for maintaining the identified strengths.
Outline:
Beginning Reflections in the Development Department of the St. Petersburg Free Clinic
Description of the Service Learning
Gems in Service Learning
A Place for Everybody in Administration - Operations
St Petersburg Free Clinic's Ultimate Goals
Free Clinic Help, not a Handout Services
Those on the Street
At the Heath Center
Overall Opportunities
Raising Revenues
Personal Meaning and Success
Personal Learning
Civic and Social Responsibility
Plan to Continue to Grow
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""There is a place for everybody at the Free Clinic, those in need of care and those that care." This motto of the St. Petersburg Free Clinic aptly denotes one of the primary gems gained during this writer's volunteer work in the department (fundraising and marketing) at St. Petersburg Free Clinic. Duties involved active participation in annual giving, special events, including planning, volunteer recruitment, development strategies of management for the organization."
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