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Supervision in the Fire Department, 2004.
This paper discusses that the fire department, the most important trauma-fighting service in the United States, has problems, which could be resolved by improving supervisory efforts.
1,065 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 54.95
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This paper explains that the fire professionals have the highest stress factors in the United States, not only from the requirements of the job, but also deaths, accidents, racism, and sexism; therefore, adequate supervision is essential. The author points out that a lack of adequate supervision has made racism a problem in the fire department because, in many cases, supervisors simply do not know how to handle this problem and choose to ignore it; in other cases, supervisors are unaware that the problem even exists. The paper relates that women have been having difficulty being recognized as equals in the fire department because of issues such as physical strength, but many of the difficulties experienced by women in terms of equality in the fire department can be ascribed to a lack of unbiased supervision.
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Death in the Fire Department
Racism
Women in the Firefighting Profession
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"Interestingly, heart attacks are the leading culprit in firefighter deaths, numbering 44%. The second leading cause of death is head trauma and internal injuries at 27%, while death directly related to fire (by asphyxia or from burns) accounts for the least amount of deaths, at 20%. These statistics are also related to age, with younger men more likely to die from injuries than heart attacks. Motor vehicle accidents also cause a substantial amount of firefighter deaths, numbering between 20 and 25%. It was found that only 21% of firefighters involved in these crashes wore their seatbelts. The USFA has also found that firefighter fatalities per 100,000 incidents have increased over the last twenty years. This factor is what inspired the study in the first place."
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Nursing Practices, 2004.
An analysis of cost-effective health care practices in nursing today.
6,330 words (approx. 25.3 pages), 33 sources, MLA, AU$ 213.95
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This paper identifies the successful cost-effectiveness practices that are in place in various health care settings in the United States. It then takes a look at how nurses and nursing fit into these practices and which cost-control factors can make a contribution to a successful nursing budget. A summary of the research on nursing administration and the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, cost-containment, and quality control issues facing the nursing profession is provided in the conclusion.
Outline
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Medicine and Cost-Efficiency
Total Quality Management Approach
Creating a Leaner Organization
Use of Technology to Increase Efficiency
Reducing Medication and Other Errors
Law and Cost-Efficiency
Theology and Cost-Efficiency
Summary and Conclusions
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"The health care reforms that have been introduced around the world, including privatization and the introduction of market-based approaches to health care, have succeeded in bringing numerous new pressures to bear on health care systems and health care workers (Clark, Clark, Day & Shea, 2001). While the crisis in health care is multifaceted, encompassing shortages of trained medical personnel, epidemics (including AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria), environmental problems (air pollution, water contamination), natural disasters, the consequences of war (civilian casualties, refugees), and changing demographics, the root of the problem is ultimately economics. In today?s world, developing nations cannot provide the most basic of health care to their citizens. The public and the private sectors in developed countries have difficulty keeping pace with the rapidly escalating cost of health care (Clark & Clark, 2003)."
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The Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Plan, 2004.
The objective of this preliminary report is to present a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) plan that seeks to formulate recommendations to improve employee-employer relationships within the organization.
1,254 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 61.95
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This paper develops strategies that prevent: (a) the high rate of employee turn-over in the company; and (b) expected loss of additional personnel in the next 10 years through projected retirements. The FGD provides insights about the sentiments, thoughts, and opinions of the participants/discussants concerning the presence/absence of motivation, satisfaction, and effectiveness in working in the state highway agency.
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"There will be a total of three (3) sessions for three different classes of employees that will be interviewed. The first session will be the group of maintenance managers and engineers, while the second session will be composed of the maintenance workers. Sessions 1 and 2 will have 6-10 participants each. The third session, however, will contain a mixed combination of maintenance managers, engineers, and workers. For each class, 4 participants will be selected, thus creating a session where 12 discussants will be participating.
The rationale behind these grouping of employees and the number of FGD sessions is to identify, in general, factors that affect employee motivation and satisfaction, as well as influences of employee retention and loyalty for the agency. The first two sessions that will be conducted (that is, those concerning maintenance workers, managers, and engineers) identifies the motivations and satisfaction of each class in relation to their jobs. The mixed group, session 3, aims to determine the relationship the agency has so far cultivated vis-?-vis its employees, i.e., over-all workplace environment and employee-employer relations."
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American Criminal Justice System, 2004.
An examination of the roots and development of the American criminal justice system.
3,104 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 130.95
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This paper looks at how the historical development of policing in America has its roots in the foundations of the English system, but how many of the innovations and standards of modern policing would not have been possible without the circumstances and minds of those in the U.S. It looks at recent strides being taken on a national level to centralize the institutions of local, state, and federal police agencies for the purpose of protecting America from outside enemies.
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"Though the developmental history of modern policing and criminal justice there have been many changes, changes in focus and standard, and even crime and justice. The very term professionalism has completely evolved across the board, more so in the policing industry than almost anywhere else. A historical perspective on the field of criminal justice and policing in America will assist any scholar interested in the state of police work today. The American policing system is largely associated historically with our British forefathers. So, much of the policies and standards are historically based within the old standards of the English law enforcement fields."
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Norman Augustine, 2004.
This paper discusses Norman R. Augustine, born in 1935, who has played an influential role in the world of engineering and in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
2,465 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 109.95
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This paper explains that Augustine made numerous contributions to the American Defense Department, especially his theory that the industrial base of the Defense Department would become too dependent upon foreign suppliers for essential components, such as semi-conductors and semi conductor technology. The author points out that, when he was CEO of Lockheed Martin, Augustine was in favor of mergers because he believed that they were more cost effective and that mergers between defense companies would increase productivity and save the Department of Defense millions of dollars each year. The paper relates that one of Augustine?s theories asserted that products that were once used for matters of defense could not be converted to civilian work.
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Introduction
Norman Augustine Biography
Career Accomplishments
Theories and Augustine?s Laws
Conclusion
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"Norman Augustine was born in 1935 in Denver Colorado and grew up during World War II. He was an exceptional student, entered Princeton in 1953, and received his bachelors of science in engineering in 1957. Augustine also received a master?s degree from Princeton in 1959. He has also received several honorary doctorates in Engineering and Science from several institutions of learning throughout the country. In 1958, while still obtaining his masters at Princeton he worked for the Douglas Aircraft Company where he became a Chief Engineer and a Program Manager. According to the American Institute of Electrical Engineers Augustine began working at the Office of the Secretary of DefenseWhile there he served as the Assistant Director of Defense Research and Engineering. In 1970 he became part of the LTV Missiles and Space Company, where he was the Vice President of Advanced programs and marketing."
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Organizational Structure of NYPD, 2004.
A look at why the New York Police Department (NYPD) is considered a successful organization.
1,789 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 83.95
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This paper provides an overview of the internal workings of the NYPD. It first looks at a history of its development and then lists its missions and objectives. The writer analyzes its administrative structure and then discusses regulations within the police department. All these issues are assessed regarding their contribution to the successful running of the organization.
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"Police departments are professional organizations comprised of men and women who are empowered by society to serve as the guardians of society's well being. Organizations of professionals are characterized by extensive and continuing professional training, shared and understanding of and commitment to the values of the profession, and the desire to improve their communities. This paper discusses a city police department that has demonstrated great success over the years?the New York City Police Department (NYPD)."
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California and Inmate Reintegration, 2004.
This paper discusses the proposed California Assembly Bill 1914, which tries to address the problem of reintegration into society of former prison inmates.
2,970 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 126.95
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This paper explains that the proposed California Assembly Bill 1914 attempts to establish ways and methods to educate properly inmates and increase their chances of successfully fulfilling the requirements of life outside prison. The author points out that the present California prison system is based solely on punishment, while rehabilitation and education play an insignificant role. The paper stresses that the purpose of a judicial system should be the active correction and reintegration into society of the inmates and not the simple, medieval, retributive reaction against the individual; nonetheless, state-funded education for the inmates can result in not only a reduction of recidivism, but also in economic growth through the increased labor volume provided by former inmates.
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"The bill intends to create a committee to develop and implement a plan for providing educational services for inmates, including counseling and placement, to give the inmates the opportunity to obtain the equivalent of a high school-diploma or even to provide college-level academic programs, if the inmate shows the potential and is willing to pay for the program. The bill would also set forth goals and objectives for the committee, including ensuring that correctional education programs provide 9th grade literacy skills and marketable vocational skills, evaluating the effectiveness of the educational programs by developing a mechanism to test offenders for academic achievement and developing a five-year comprehensive plan for a unified correctional school system."
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Public School Funding, 2004.
This paper examines the inequity that exists in funding public school education.
1,101 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 55.95
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The first part of this paper looks at examples of this unequal funding throughout the country. The next part of the paper then looks at the various reasons for these disparities, from the government level to the lack of public support. In the conclusion, this paper argues that there remains a strong need to increase public support for education funding and to re-work the current formula used by states to determine how school funds are disbursed. After all, whether one is wealthy or poor, it is in everyone?s interests to ensure that the succeeding generation of Americans is both skilled and educated.
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"In 2001, Congress agreed to re-write the long-standing Elementary and Secondary Education Act. This alone was a contentious step, since agreeing to the re-write opened the doors for controversial programs such as the school voucher program. Critics of the law also charge that President Bush is ignoring his campaign promise to provide sufficient funding for all school districts, to ensure that low-income students can catch up to the test scores of their more affluent peers (Swindell 2003)."
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School Vouchers, 2004.
This paper argues that, while vouchers present an alternative short-term solution for many individual public school students, this program fails to address the entrenched problems in America?s public schools.
1,095 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 55.95
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This paper discusses that, as a solution to better education, especially for low-income and racial-minority students, the "school choice" program provides parents with public-funded school vouchers to pay for tuition in private and parochial schools. The author points out that the National Education Association reports only 33 percent of voucher schools expressed willingness to participate in state-administered standardized tests; thus, there is no way to evaluate whether the tax dollars spent on a child?s private education are yielding measurable results. The paper relates that, even though the majority of the beneficiaries of school vouchers are African-American, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has long opposed the school voucher program because vouchers are merely a band-aid that does not solve the underlying problems of American public schools.
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"There are no short-term solutions to the lackluster quality of education in many public schools in less affluent districts. However, diverting much-needed funding away from such schools will only worsen the problem in the long run. Instead of vouchers and its allied problems, more forward-thinking school districts in Tennessee have initiated the STAR class size project. This program was geared towards hiring more teachers and reducing class sizes in area public schools. A similar program, Success for All, has instituted a reading-based curriculum in 1,100 schools nationwide. This program, which cost a fraction of the voucher budget, has resulted in higher reading scores in standardized tests."
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DOD 5000.2-R, 2004.
This paper discusses DOD 5000.2-R, mandatory procedures for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPS) and Major Automated Information System (MAIS) Acquisition Programs.
2,010 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 91.95
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The purpose of the DOD Regulation 5000.2-R of 1996 is to establish a simplified and flexible management framework for translating mission needs into stable, affordable, and well-managed programs. The author points out that the DoD Directive 5000.2-R applies to all elements of the DoD; its procedures are mandatory for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs), Major Automated Information System (MAIS) Acquisition Programs. and others specified in the Regulation, as well as serving as a general model for other than MDAPs and MAISs. The paper presents RiskTrak, a Windows-based tool, which enables users to identify, estimate, analyze, report, communicate. and manage risk throughout the duration of the Acquisition Program.
Table of Contents
Overview of DOD 5000.2-R
Analysis of DOD 500.2-R in Relation to Systems Engineering
Evaluation of Requirements Based on Commercial Market Potential
Open Systems
Commercial and Non-Developmental Items
Critical Product and Technology Competition
Competition
Best Practices
Open Systems Design
Software Engineering
Interoperability
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Assessing the Value of DOD 5000.2-R: ?RiskTrak and the Critical Role of Risk Management in DoD Directive 5000.2-R?
RiskTrak and DoD 5000.2-R Program Structure
RiskTrak and DoD 5002-R Program Design
RiskTrak and DoD 5002-R Program Assessments & Decision Reviews
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"PMs shall avoid imposing government-unique requirements that significantly increase industry compliance costs. Examples of practices designed to accomplish this direction include: open systems approach that emphasizes commercially supported practices, products, specifications, and standards; best value evaluation and award criteria; use of past performance in source selection, results of software capability evaluations; government-industry partnerships; and the use of pilot programs to explore innovative practices."
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Media and Military Operations, 2004.
This paper discusses the limitation placed on the media by the government during military operations.
3,430 words (approx. 13.7 pages), 13 sources, APA, AU$ 140.95
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This paper explains that the argument supporting the media, which is based on the First Amendment, claims that the military is violating this amendment by prohibiting individuals in the media from gathering the news as the media sees it. The author explains that there are logistical problems because reporters on the battlefield have to be watched and kept safe. The paper relates that, when the country is not prepared for war, most of the reporters are pulled off of other assignments and sent to cover the war and do not have any understanding of how military operations actually work.
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"Another problem with the military and media relations, and a more recent one, is that the country is often not prepared for a war in the sense that there are reporters ready to cover it. Most of these reporters are pulled off of other assignments and sent to cover the war when they do not have any understanding of how military operations actually work. This causes many military officers to be forced to spend extra time answering questions that they normally would not have to answer to make sure that the media individual covering the story understood what they were actually talking about. On the flip side of this it is possible that many in the media may share in a public perception that much of the military is actually interested in promoting war (Lee, 2002). War time is often considered to be the best time for an officer in the United States military to advance in rank and the status and pay rates of these officers are based on their ranks. Some believe that these officers want to go to war so that they can improve their status and monetary gain (Lee, 2002). This is very likely untrue but it is a perception that has remained throughout the American public and the media for quite some time. Regardless of any of the ill will, however, the military and the media actually need each other. The media needs the military to give them access so that they can report the news and the military needs to give the media access so that they can see that the news that they have to provide to the American public is reported fairly and correctly."
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Professional Licensing and Certification, 2004.
A look at the differences between professional licensing standards and requirements and certification standards and requirements.
1,425 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 68.95
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This paper describes the differences between the standards and requirements of professional licenses and those of certification programs. The paper points out that state-required licenses are much more stringent in terms of educational and professional standards than certifications offered by certification programs not regulated by the state and that, often, these certifications programs are offered by organizations that exist simply to collect revenue in the form of examination fees and membership dues.
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"Under the laws of every state in the United States, certain professions require practitioners to obtain a license issued pursuant to state licensing guidelines. Accountants, attorneys, engineers and physicians, in particular, must satisfy stringent requirements and attain a satisfactory score on professional licensing exams that individual states have established to qualify professionals intending to practice, which vary widely from state to state, in addition to satisfying any necessary educational degree requirements as a prerequisite to register for any licensing exam."
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Management Issues, 2004.
A look at the problem of sick-leave abuse in the Chicago Police Department.
5,788 words (approx. 23.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 201.95
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This paper examines the problem of excessive use of sick leave by Chicago's police officers. The paper looks at some of the reasons given for the high rates of sick leave, why many of these reasons are not justifiable and actually indicate an abuse of sick-leave policies, and presents a plan for the Chicago Police Department that will help discourage and prevent the abuse.
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"There?s no doubt police work can be stressful, and the connection between stress and illness has been well documented. So it wouldn?t surprise or upset anyone for police officers to be granted a few more sick days than the dozen or so that are generally regarded as standard in U.S. business and even in other U.S. government positions. But in Chicago, the police department is granted an extraordinary number of sick days, 365 medical days for every two years of service. So it?s no wonder 700 Chicago police officers are out sick every day. (Johnson, 2004) That must be a temptation, but the same report noted that 44 percent of the 14,000-officer force took no sick days, with the rest averaging 33 days, up from 18.5 days in 2002. (Johnson, 2004) One of the problems that has led to this condition, according to police union vice president Bill Doughtry, is the special health risks police officers face in dealing with dead bodies. (Johnson, 2004)"
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AIDS in Urban, Black America, 2004.
A discussion of the large number of AIDS cases in African-American communities relative to other American communities.
8,972 words (approx. 35.9 pages), 16 sources, APA, AU$ 270.95
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This paper discusses the AIDS epidemic in African-American communities and, in particular, three specific hypotheses that deal with the epidemic. The first hypothesis states that AIDS affects families, economies, and communities that are largely urban and black. The second hypothesis states that the government is ignoring much of what causes the problem, and the third states that teachers and other educators can do more to help these individuals. The paper explores each of these hypotheses through a review of available literature and an analysis of collected data. The paper also presents conclusions about the issue at hand, as well as what has been discovered about the topic and what the researcher has learned about the issue and the hypotheses that were presented.
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Data Analysis
Conclusion
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"It is unfortunate for black individuals, but AIDS is increasingly becoming a disease that is found to be much more common in blacks. These individuals currently make up 50 percent of all of the new infections of AIDS being discovered in this country (Whitaker, 2001). It is also unfortunate that black individuals in this country have not yet completely come to grips with this issue or fully understood it. It is a health-care crisis and because most individuals are ashamed and secretive about their problems with AIDS, or about a family member with AIDS, entire communities are being jeopardized because of the AIDS epidemic that is taking place in them. There is so much misinformation available about AIDS and black individuals are often uncertain about everything that they need to know and need to do not only to protect themselves but to live the longest life possible if they do contract the virus (Whitaker, 2001)."
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Alcoa and the U.S. Government, 2004.
Examines the case between aluminum producer, Alcoa, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
1,862 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 86.95
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This paper begins with a brief history and some background information on the Alcoa company and then explains the reasons for the legal case brought against it by the EPA. The paper also points the connection between former Alcoa CEO, Paul O'Neill, and the Bush Administration and how this relationship helped Alcoa achieve a favorable ruling in the EPA's case against the company. Additionally, the paper describes the conclusion to the legal case, discusses Alcoa's strategies for winning the legal battle, and presents an analysis of the entire issue as well.
Company Basics
Company History in Brief
The Arena of Conflict
The Issue
The Conclusion of Case
Alcoa's Strategies
Analysis
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"Alcoa is the leading global producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina. It is active in virtually all aspects of the aluminum industry, serving aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation, and industrial markets. It promotes itself as a single source for design, engineering, production and other fabrication-related operations. In addition to serving those industries listed above, it also produces and markets consumer brands including Reynolds Wrap?, Alcoa? wheels, and Baco? household wraps. It has also branched out into other businesses including vinyl siding, closures, fastening systems, precision castings, and electrical distribution systems for cars and trucks."
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The European Airline Industry, 2004.
This paper discusses the impact of deregulation on the European airline industry.
3,310 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 15 sources, APA, AU$ 136.95
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This paper explains that deregulation of the airline industry is one major step in attempting to have a free and competitive market, one which benefits customers, airlines, governments, and the community at large. The author points out that the liberalization of the airline industry has resulted in the birth of low-cost scheduled airlines, primarily aimed at providing cheap alternate modes of transport for the average citizen, thus increasing passenger traffic. The paper relates that one of the results of deregulation has been the privatization of airports, which were traditionally operated by the government; Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted airports in the United Kingdom are some examples of airports totally under private management.
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The European Airline Market
Deregulation of the European Airline Industry
Low-Cost Airlines
Hub and Spoke System
Airlines Consolidation
Privatization of Airports
Sustainable Aviation
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"European airlines are limited to a single market and thus often have to depend on a single hub for intercontinental services. This means that the companies cannot offer routes as they wish and may lose out on profitable opportunities. On the other hand, an US airline can have several hubs from where they can offer intercontinental services to several locations based on alliances with other airlines. Post de-regulation, airlines have the liberty to fix and revise fares as they wish. It could be seen that close to 85 percent of the commuters travel on reduced fares within the Union. On some routes, the fares are still higher and this deprives passengers of low cost options. Another drawback is the duplication of flight services on busy routes and lower size of aircrafts to increase frequency. These initiatives have increased the fuel consumption per passenger, raising energy conservation and environmental issues. Critics point out that the short-term and profits oriented approach of the private airlines is the main reason for this situation and governmental intervention is therefore required to stem further deterioration."
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