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Firefighting: Organizational Structure and Customer Service, 2006.
An analysis of the past, present, and potential future organizational structure of fire departments in America.
2,069 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 106.95
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The paper reviews the history of firefighting in America, focusing on the growth of camaraderie among firefighters and the changes in organizational structure. The paper discusses the differences in communications between departments caused by logistics, such as the presence or absence of a 911 system. It compares the structures of volunteer and career departments, and how staffing differs. The paper identifies other areas of customer services offered besides the fighting of fires, such as emergency medical services. In conclusion, the writer extrapolates that there may be changes in the future of fire departments' organizational structures to accommodate increased demands for customer service.
From the Paper
"The formal organization of fire departments began just before the Civil War and then recommenced after the war was over. This is one reason why the leadership hierarchy of fire departments is similar to the military. Many of the ranks are the same as in the military and the terminology (e.g., rank, command, unit, battalion) is the same. The structure of fire departments did not change much as some departments first became paid departments. The structure of command was already in place and was not altered simply due to compensation now being paid. Over several decades of paid departments being managed by government entities, some structural changes have occurred in the paid departments. Certain functions, such as hiring, and budgeting have been removed from the individual fire stations, but the chain of command stayed virtually unchanged from a century before. This hierarchy provides for a continuity of leadership when responding to calls, no matter who is on duty."
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Health Care in America, 2006.
An overview of health care policy in America and what must be done in order to overhaul the current health care system.
1,636 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 86.95
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This paper examines the problems in America's overall health care policy, pointing out that the current health policy agenda does not provide a cogent cohesive approach to resolving the health problems facing the nation. The paper further points out that America's health policies focus primarily on methods of financing instead of health outcomes. The paper then examines the outcomes of those policies and how they affect the health status of Americans. Additionally, the paper explains that a new perspective on health care is required if America wants to improve the nation's health demands. The paper concludes with recommendations for three major changes in health care policies that will help the U.S. achieve the goal of a healthier nation.
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"One of the issues that employers must deal with, then, is the altering nature of its employees' health problems. As employers and additional major purchasers of health care take a more active role in managing the care of their covered lives, there will be increasing pressure to modify the nature of the exposure. As the two main concerns of those paying for health care are cost and outcome, there will be an increasing demand for alternatives to hospital care that are most cost-effective and result in tolerable outcomes. Otherwise, both employers and employees will continue to suffer from the mismatch. The most major issue in health status, it is now understood, is the impact on lifestyles. Lifestyle-related health problems require behavioral change. Businesses face a challenge to provide adequate incentives to daunt harmful behavior (e.g., cigarette smoking and obesity). These behaviors have been shown to reduce worker efficiency and increase health care costs. On the other hand, this aspect of illness control is not addressed by most presented insurance plans."
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Native Americans and Healthcare, 2006.
This paper details the lack of adequate healthcare services in the Native American community.
1,066 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 60.95
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This writer of this paper examines the current situation in the Native American community and the absence of acceptable healthcare services offered. Topics discussed in this paper include: Healthcare funding, recruitment and retention of healthcare staff, changes to federal programs and cultural issues. This paper also discusses the Hispanic community which faces similar barriers to healthcare. This paper explores the various strategies to address the healthcare issues of Native Americans developed by the Indian Health Design Team.
From the Paper
"Hispanics face similar barriers to healthcare, as do Native Americans. These are the lack of providers, which are close in proximity to the patient. Many Hispanics live in rural areas, which are far from healthcare providers. This problem does not only affect those in rural areas, but urban areas as well, another area which is heavily populated by Hispanics. Patients in this area may still have to travel quite a distance for healthcare, the choice of which may be limited due to type of coverage they have and they may not have adequate means of transportation. Finally, a healthcare provider who is closer may not be accepted due to differences in nationality."
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Does D.A.R.E. Work?, 2006.
An analysis of the effectiveness of the drug abuse resistance education program, better known as: D.A.R.E.
3,124 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 146.95
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This paper details the history and goals of D.A.R.E. which was created in 1983 to educate students across America about the dangers of illegal drugs. Today D.A.R.E. is present in most U.S. schools as well as 13 foreign countries and has garnered the enthusiastic support and sponsorship of educators, law enforcement agencies and the media. The writer of this paper evaluates the strategies and effectiveness of this program against other drug education programs.
Table of Contents:
Policy that Governs D.A.R.E.
Funding of D.A.R.E
D.A.R.E At Different Levels
Proposal Against D.A.R.E.
Inception and Sponsorship of D.A.R.E.
Pros and Cons of D.A.R.E. Policies
Goals and Objectives and Future Intended Policies
Changes Made to the Curriculum
Recommendation
From the Paper
"The billions of dollars spent on D.A.R.E. clearly cannot compete with parental involvement. D.A.R.E.'s results do not show success. In addition, they do not show progress. We are staring at an ever-growing mountain of evidence representing that D.A.R.E. simply does not work - kids in the program are just as likely to use drugs as children not in the program. Reality does not get much harsher than that. It is clearly time to cut our losses with D.A.R.E. and return to the tried-and-true approach of personal responsibility."
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The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, 2006.
A summary of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 and its consequences to date.
5,017 words (approx. 20.1 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 204.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, signed into law by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. The paper examines its objective and its shortcomings as well as whether, in fact, it has actually achieved its intended purpose. The paper concludes with a list of questions that still remain to be answered regarding the efficacy of the Act and suggests that there is yet much to be done in Civil Service reform.
From the Paper
"If the government is the Titanic, then the Civil Service bureaucracy is the iceberg. It is the seemingly immovable object against which one administration after another has failed to evade. The problem has been that the Civil Service system had never really worked on a meritocracy basis, where those who provide skill, accountability, and the experience to delivering quality public service. From the original political appointees who created their own world of patronage and spoils, based on instructions from political machines "back home", such as Tammany Hall in New York, or Mark Hanna's Cleveland home base, there grew an enormous bureaucracy who became fixtures- who remained no matter which party was in power, and who were basically the only ones who knew what to do and when to do it (or when not to). Political appointees still filled the top management spots, but their influence was infrequently felt unless and until a very forceful personality took charge."
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The Ten Commandments and the Courts, 2006.
This paper analyzes the religious and political conflict regarding the Ten Commandments being displayed in courthouses.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 109.95
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The writer of this detailed paper debates the question whether the Ten Commandments should be visibly displayed in U.S. courthouses as well as the growing conflict between religious and political institutions regarding this matter. This paper also contains detailed information about recent court cases relating to this particular issue. The writer states and explains why posting the Ten Commandments in a courthouse does not establish religion but does violate the interpretation that church and state should be kept strictly separate.
Topics covered in this report include:
Part 1: Issue Selection
Part 2: Interest Groups
Part 3: Republican v. Democrat v. Libertarian
Part 4: Timeline
Part 5: Local Officials
Part 6: Argument/Speech
Bibliography
From the Paper
"Democrats of course come out on the opposite end of this issue. Most Democrats are of the opinion that when the Constitution laid out its restrictions on the interaction of government and religion, that included posting religious artifacts, symbols and statements on government property. The fact that the Ten Commandments are Christian in nature, and can be found in the courts, leads Liberals to the conclusion that it is a government act that promotes Christianity."
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Health Care in Mexico, 2006.
This paper examines the extreme inequality of the health care system in Mexico.
3,120 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 146.95
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This paper details the escalating health care crisis in Mexico. While the wealthy in Mexico enjoy the best health care with modern facilities where many of the doctors are graduates of U.S. and European universities, those who live near or below poverty levels the health care system is at a distinctly lower level. This paper discusses the cases of improper medicine doses that have been documented in places such as the National Hospital for Children at San Jose as well as the conditions doctors are expected to cope with, such as providing their own medical equipment. The writer of this paper also explores the recent financial crisis Mexico has seen which results in clinics and hospitals operating dangerously low levels of safety.
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"The Doctors of the World organization has sent medical volunteers to help the understaffed San Carlos Hospital. This is the only hospital facility in the Altamarino area that covers a population of around 60,000 people in 600 communities and these people are in great need of health care reforms.This organization has recently started a new program in Altamarino to train and instruct the indigenous young women to serve as hospital aids and community health promoters to perform health outreach and help to educate people in their rural villages."
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Law Enforcement, 2006.
An extensive study of the legislation surrounding law enforcement.
6,040 words (approx. 24.2 pages), 17 sources, APA, AU$ 232.95
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This paper offers a very in-depth study focusing on the fifth amendment and the Miranda rights within the law enforcement system. Firstly the paper accolades the work of law enforcement officers and continues to give many examples and situations in which officers would use the Miranda rights. The paper then offers the counter-position of the citizen and its right to enforce the fifth amendment. It then explores how officers are trained in legally coercing information and the effects of this on the citizen. In conclusion the author offers a personal opinion on law enforcement, the Miranda rights and the fifth amendment.
Preface
Prevailing Position
Countering Position
Personal Analysis
References
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"Citizens may refute any cross interrogations as regards the answer when it comes to incriminating them. Like when an officer just emerges and cross questions you have the privilege, you are apprehended, to refute any questions if the answers have an inclination to punish you. Furthermore, anything you blurt out can be applied as evidence against you. Sometimes people are of the belief that what they are blurting out cannot punish them, when as a matter of fact, what they blurt out gives association in a continuity of information that would punish them. You have no privilege to make debate about why you are apprehended or about your involvement or innocence at the time of apprehension. Debating or resisting the police will not give you a hand in anyway. It will give meaning that the police can bring forth extra criminal accusations against you, and it may turn it difficult for you to set free or get on bail if you are incriminated."
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George W. Bush, 2000.
This paper discusses George W. Bush's 2000 presidential campaign.
1,737 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper reviews Governor George W. Bush's presidential aspirations. This paper also gives a brief history of Bush's political career as well as detailing the political struggle between republican Bush and democrats Al Gore and Bill Bradley.
From the Paper
"The real test will come in New Hampshire and Iowa, where Bush is already airing TV commercials. Some pundits have said that McCain should do well in New Hampshire because he tends to represent the hardened New England patriot more than Bush, who (so some critics are willing to publicize) was the pampered son who did some time but not anywhere close to where danger might occur. Forbes' money might also garner some votes in these very early primaries, but unofficial prognosticators claim it will be Bush-McClain at the end of the primary day, certainly in New Hampshire."
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State Lotteries, 2006.
A study of the marketing for and playing of state lotteries in the U.S.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 102.95
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This paper provides a statistical examination of state lotteries, why they are successful and how the revenue is utilized and can be maximized. The author also looks at how America's fascination -- or addiction -- to gambling plays a roll in lotteries' popularity. The paper asserts that while marketing for lotteries must capitalize on the ubiquitousness of gambling, each state must also be careful to observe laws and regulations regulating it. Furthermore, lotteries must play up their difference with casino gambling, which appeals to the "little guy" who feels he has nothing to lose -- and millions to gain.
From the Paper
"The question is- do lotteries affect the economy of this country? If that means, do lottery players forego other purchases in order to buy lottery tickets, the answer is a definite NO. This may not be true of those who have gambling fever and spend their money in casinos. But, the great majority of citizens of the various states where lotteries are held do participate. Minnesota's survey of gamblers in the state revealed that "63% of adults in the state have wagered on (the lottery) at some point in time during their lives...About 1.6 million (out of Minnesota's population of 3.3 million) made this kind of bet during the past year." (Minn survey, p. 3) The lotteries, as well as other gambling, are most popular with people under 34, and the least popular with people over 65. Incidentally, more men (93%) gambled during their lifetimes than women (85%)."
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The Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson, 2006.
An analysis of two political books, "The Politics Presidents Make" by Stephen Skowronek and "The Rhetorical Presidency" by Jeffery Tulis.
2,097 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 106.95
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The author of this paper discusses the ideas in these books that convey that the presidency of Lyndon Johnson was a failure. The writer shows how Stephen Skowronek's work describes Johnson's politics as standard, that his feelings of insecurity led to the demise of his leadership and that he was unable to complete any changes proposed through prior presidencies. The writer further describes how Tulis's work analyses Johnson's politics as too emotional and not concrete enough, citing his War on Poverty as the main example.
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"These leaders are neither great repudiators nor orthodox innovators. They challenge received political categories, mix seemingly antithetical doctrines, and often take their opponents' issues as their own. The all-important fact is that the Constitution is unchanging and non-developed, while at all times intersecting with a social, economic, and political world."
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The Fire Service, 2006.
A discussion on the American fire service and its future modifications.
2,003 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 102.95
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This paper discusses, in-depth, the revolution that the American fire service is to incur. It mentions the general workings of the service and describes the modifications that need to be made due to changes in society, especially after the events of 9/11. Reformations like training, interaction with the community, external funding and expanded services are explored.
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"The two fire chiefs interviewed both foresee similar changes occurring in the fire service over the next decade. How the changes are actually implemented and managed differed slightly, but the vision was the same. As in the past, the prime focus of fire service departments is fire suppression. Over the last decade, emergency medical services have also been added to these departments as a primary concern. Other services are expected to be added in the future. One fire department chief is head of a fire department in a predominantly rural area. Faced with catastrophic wildfires in his area two years ago and not being adequately prepared for such a fire storm is one of the main areas in which this department will change in the near future. Already, they have added a Wildland Team to their fire services department."
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 2005.
This paper discusses the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), its criticism and its positive role.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper explains that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
is created, directed and empowered by the Congressional statute and is answerable only to the United States Congress; its responsibility is regulating the radio spectrum for the non-governmental use of radio and television broadcasting and all forms of telecommunication such as wireless, satellite, cable and the internet. The author points out that the FCC is criticized for being both too restrictive and permissive causing several hardships to the general public and to the service providers such as delaying the licensing of new projects thereby making the use of new technologies risky. The paper relates that a positive role played by the agency is safe guarding the societal interests controlling the use of electromagnetic waves, popularly known as radio spectrum, which have emerged as one of important secondary needs of the human society along with electricity and the motorcar.
Table of Contents
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Critical Analysis of the Functioning of FCC
Positive Aspects of FCC
Conclusion
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"The commission is governed by a group of five commissioners appointed by the President of the United States and approved by the senate for a five-year term. One of the commissioners, nominated by the President officiates as the Chirman of the commission. Ten staff Offices and six operating Bureaus under the overall supervision of the office of the Managing Director, assist the commissioners in executing the responsibilities like processing of applications for licenses and other filings, analyzing complaints, conducting investigations, developing and implementing regulatory programs, and taking part in hearings based on judicial disputes arising in the use of radio spectrum."
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Financing Schools, 2005.
An evaluation of the manner in which American schools are financed.
2,212 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 111.95
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The financing of schools has often been a subject of debate. This debate is particularly exhausting when discussing the financing of public schools and the disparities that exists between the quality of education in wealthy communities and poor communities. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate who should pay for education and the best tax system. In addition, the evaluation compares the cost between public, private and religious schools.
Outline
Introduction
Public Schools
Private and Religious Schools
Conclusion
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"While to most it seems obvious that increased funding to poor schools would positively affect student scholastic achievement, others argue that the problem with public schools does not lie only with the amount of money that schools receive but the structure of the curriculum in public schools. However, an article found in the journal American Economist reveals the results of a study conducted in Pennsylvania schools, which suggests that the amount of money spent on each student was correlated with scholastic achievement (Klick)."
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Human Resources for Non-Profit Organizations, 2005.
This paper discusses that non profit organizations need to redirect their efforts toward human resource management solutions because of poor recruitment, employee satisfaction and retention.
1,385 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 75.95
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This paper explains that some important issues, which arise in non-profit human resource management, are the inability of many non-profit organizations to pay equitable wages for equitable jobs, not paying even limited benefits and the stress of budgetary fluctuations, which causes a constant environment of downsizing fear. The author points out that the funding base associated with granting is particularly troubling because many granting institutions demand that 80-100% of resources be spent on programs, leaving little if any funding for overhead, which contrary to popular belief exists in much the same manner as it would with any business. The paper reviews the problems of the YMCA the United Way, Head Start and the Goodwill Industries.
From the Paper
"Goodwill Industries, another non-profit in the community service business, is as well known as almost any other non-profit organization. Their goal is workforce training and their answer to the difficulty in recruitment of top rated professionals has been answered by a rather controversial policy. The policy is to pay top rated professionals very large salaries to work for them. This policy is only possible because of the vast amounts of sales that Goodwill makes in its retail outlets. Many argue that the biggest problem with such policies is that it makes the organization very top heavy, where most employees, and even management level employees make minimum wage while regional directors can make in excess of 200,000 plus benefits. One example of just such a situation would seem almost abhorrent to most individuals, as the regional director for Goodwill in Oregon received a compensation package that was almost 800,000 dollars for the year 2003."
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Healthcare in Canada, the USA and the U.K., 2005.
A comparison of American, Canadian and British healthcare systems.
1,874 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 15 sources, APA, AU$ 96.95
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Healthcare reform has been a topic of debate for many years in America. Often, American politicians look to their neighbors to the north and ally across the Atlantic for both inspiration and warning of what healthcare could become. This paper provides an overview of American, Canadian and British healthcare systems. It details the pros and cons for each system and, in the end, discusses which is most effective for its citizens, as well as which system is most common throughout the world.
Paper Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
American Healthcare System (Overview, Pros, Cons)
Canadian Healthcare System (Overview, Pros, Cons)
British Healthcare System (Overview, Pros, Cons)
Which System Provides the Best Care for its Citizens?
Which System is Most Adopted by Other Countries?
References
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"Great Britain's National Health Service (NHS) is a publicly funded healthcare system that was created by Clement Attlee's labor government, in 1948 ("NHS history", n.d.). The NHS provides most of the healthcare services for citizens in the UK, which includes general practitioner services, emergency services, long-term healthcare, and dentistry. The NHS not only pays for healthcare expenses, but it also employs the doctors and nurses that provide these services, as well as runs the hospitals and clinics, which is in stark contrast to most of Continental Europe ("National Health Service", 2005)."
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