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Gender Diversity and Business Organization, 2002.
An overview of how the role of women in the modern workplace can be considered a key component of business strategy.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 71.95
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This paper will focus particularly upon the issue of gender diversity with reference to the roles of women in contemporary business organization. It will be argued that corporate organization that embrace long-term attitudinal changes in business practices with respect to the roles of women in their organization will obtain significant competitive advantages. From this perspective, gender diversity is not only an issue of social responsibility, but is also a key component of business strategies to maximize profit in a competitive marketplace.
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Gender Diversity in the Nursing Workplace, 2002.
The gender gap in modern American nursing.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 15 sources, AU$ 192.95
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Gender gap in modern American nursing. Brief history of female-dominated nursing profession. Condition of nurses as having more responsibility than authority over health-care protocals. Complaints of male nurses regarding gender discrimination. Nursing career options. Contends a future diverse clientele would benefit from both male & female nurses.
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"This research examines gender diversity in the nursing workplace. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context in which diversity has arisen as a salient feature of the nursing profession and principles of nursing practice that are relevant to the issue, and then to discuss ways in which diversity of the nursing work force--in particular gender diversity--has an impact on the substance and form of nursing practice, with a view toward forecasting possible lines of professional development.
At a time when patient access to institutional health care may be limited by the protocols of managed care, adherence to physicians' instructions, which are often mediated by nurses, are essential. Yet according to the American Nurses Foundation, minorities account for more than 27% of the American minority..."
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Gender Diversity in Law Enforcement, 2004.
This paper examines whether the presence of women in law enforcement is growing.
3,275 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 150.95
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This paper explains that North Carolina is one of the states taking advantage of a federal program to bring more highly skilled, highly educated and highly trained officers into local community policing programs; this is particularly appropriate for the attributes of female police officers. The author points out that the recruitment of women and their progress in achieving equal status has slowed, especially at the highest ranks. The paper states that the biggest problem is that, when a department is notified of a woman officer?s pregnancy, she is removed from her position, and often no efforts are made to find her a light-duty position.
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Introduction
Overview
Women Officers Are Better Than Men
Community Policing in North Carolina
Internal Affairs
Women Law Enforcement Officers and Pregnancy
Fitness in General
But Can They Cut It?
?Power Test?
Summary
Recommendations
Appendix A: Women Who Work in the Criminal Justice System, 1995
Appendix B: Women Working in Adult Corrections
Appendix C: Women Working in Juvenile Corrections
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"The physical demands of police work are one of the arguments used against recruitment of female officers. In 1997, the Chief of the Hackensack, New Jersey, Police Department spoke out against hiring women, noting their physical size. He said, ?I?m not a big supporter of a 100-pound woman trying to shove a 300-pound guy out of a bar. And in a small town like ours, when we have only one or two guys on the road, you need the extra beef out there? Kelly asked the Chief whether he could do it; the Chief refused to answer. Reluctantly, he said he would go along with hiring female officers if it meant he would get the $355,000 from the feds to hire five new officers."
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Diversity Within an Organization, 2006.
This paper discusses the importance of understanding diversity within the global working environment.
1,258 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 68.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the necessity for managers to understand diversity and its impact on the policies used to manage similarities and differences in the organization. The writer examines diversity within a workforce that is today becoming a global phenomenon. The writer explains that an organization must be able to recognize diversity and deal with it in an effective manner if it were to hope to perform well. The writer looks at the necessity for trained personnel who would formulate policies and deal with such diversity in such a way that all the differences and similarities that naturally occur with diversity are taken into account and so that all the employees in an organization become familiar with the term, and are trained to be able to accommodate diversity into their working lives.
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"Today, there are several different types of tests available to an organization which would help the management measure the diversity and whether or not it is being efficiently handled within the organization. One such is the 'Organizational Matrix' which lists a series of steps to measure diversity, the first one being an analysis of certain activities that would show the level of diversity within the company, the second being an analysis of the diversity achievement in the organization, the third step being that of determining the various actions to take so that the diversity within the firm could be handled better, and fourth, to review the various steps taken with the help of a professional team of diversity handlers. It is assumed that such analyses would help the management to deal effectively with diversity and the similarities and differences that it would bring into the organization."
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Diversity: Ethnicity, Gender, Religion, and Geography, 2005.
Discusses the impact of diversity factors on personal behavior.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 50.95
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This paper discusses the influences and impact of diversity factors such as ethnicity, gender, religion, and geographical background--urban versus rural, on personal behavior. It rejects the idea of innate differences in people.
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"Diversity is a central fact of American life. Americans' ancestors came from every part of the world and in a vast and complex country their experiences are influenced by ethnicity ..."
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Cultural Diversity in Organizations, 1997.
Background, theory (social identity, categorization, group processes), work groups, govt. & corp. diversity management, gender and conflict.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 153.95
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"INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this research is explore the issue of cultural diversity, especially ethnic diversity, in organizations, together with strategies than may be used to successfully manage diversity within organizations. This topic was selected for research because the management of cultural diversity will be central to the success of American organizations in the future.
While the United States has long been considered to be a nation of immigrants, the bulk of the newcomers during most of the nation?s history were from the various European cultures with which their predecessors also identified. Beginning in the 1960s, however, the proportion of Europeans among immigrants to the United States has decreased steadily. Thus, an ever increasing number of ethnic.."
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Diversity Within Organizations, 2007.
This paper examines the issue of managing in an inclusive, diverse environment.
1,344 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 73.95
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The paper discusses how diversity has become a trend, especially within large corporations. The paper explores the advantages and disadvantages of an inclusive environment. The paper discusses the four major areas a company should consider in order to successfully promote diversity. The paper maintains that managers should take part in specialized trainings that teach them the advantages of policies that promote diversity and show them what should be done in order to successfully promote those policies. The paper also notes the negative phenomenon of using positive discrimination for responding to contemporary government requirements.
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"One of the main benefits refers to the positive image that an organization gets through promoting a diverse workforce. Thus, by encouraging people of different race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and so forth to find a job within a corporation on the basis of their professional competency, the respective firm appears to be open to alternatives, and, implicitly, will be desired by potential employees. This way, the corporation will have the privilege of choosing its personnel from a valuable labor pool comprising elitist individuals who are eager to make their talent, skills, and intelligence work for a company which respects their values and particularities."
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Management Of Diversity In Multinational Organizations, 2002.
Discusses the concept of corporate culture and rise of multinationals.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 115.95
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Discusses the concept of corporate culture and rise of multinationals. The inevitability of conflict caused by people of different backgrounds and cultures working rogether. Culture and standards of behavior. Diversity programs and how they can be used to minimize employee conflicts. Unique problems encountered by employees working overseas; selection process of expatriates.
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"The rise of multinational companies and increased global diversification by even small companies has resulted in people of diverse backgrounds and cultures working together in the same office or for the same organization. Conflict in such situations is inevitable, but understanding the diversity issues can help companies implement programs designed to keep conflict at a minimum and to take full advantage of the many benefits which such diversity brings to an organization. Key to understanding how diversity is managed in multinational organizations is understanding the concept of corporate culture (which defines organizations), diversity programs and their use to minimize conflict among employees, and the unique problems that employees working overseas encounter."
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The World Trade Organization: Its Structure and Organization, 2001.
A personal paper arguing for the need of the World Trade Organization.
1,546 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 81.95
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This paper looks at the World Trade Organization, or WTO and debates whether or not the WTO has a positive effect on the world. The author takes the position that one needs a place to take disputes and set regulations for the international economy.
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"The World Trade Organization, which was created in 1995, was the biggest reform of international trade since 1948. During the previous years, international commerce had been organized under GATT, which established a multilateral trading system. However, by the 1980s major restructuring was needed. The Uruguay Round brought about that overhaul. It was the largest trade negotiation ever."
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Gender and Organizations, 2004.
Reviews literature reflecting three views of the phrase "equal pay for equal work".
1,390 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 75.95
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This paper reviews and analyzes three books that discuss the topic of equal pay for equal work. It looks at how each of the books handles the pivotal issues surrounding the demand for equal compensation and discusses the dissimilar perspectives of the books. The paper concludes with an evaluation of each book in terms of its ability to offer possible solutions to the gender inequality in pay structures.
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"This paper ? not at all coldly objective as Langton / Konrad, or carefully politically correct and historically documented as Nelson and Bridges ? examines, from a feminist point of view, what recent studies of gender and organization have accomplished thus far. Unlike the Langton / Konrad piece, Acker takes a robust feminist approach to existing research, and uses fiery critiques of the current body of knowledge, rather than formulating objective results with data."
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Intervention Methods and Diversity Competence, 2007.
This paper examines intervention methods used in organizations to promote gender diversity in the workplace.
1,741 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper evaluates methods organizations can adopt to help promote greater gender diversity. These methods include conducting annual diversity surveys, providing team building seminars and encouraging team building efforts within the organization. Such efforts lay the groundwork for building a culture that promotes diversity and encourages women to excel at all levels of the organization. It also works to provide women the tools they need to succeed within the organization and within a group setting.
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Intervention Methods and Diversity in the Organization
Direct Methods of Establishing Diversity Competence
Indirect Methods of Establishing Diversity Competence
Conclusions
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"Traditional intervention methods may include various techniques and tools used to eliminate the cultural biases that exist within enterprises large and small. Intervention methods basically involved direct and indirect actions that one engages in to alter certain events or behaviors to improve the performance of a group and reduce behaviors considered undesirable (Garmston, 2004). Interventions may be helpful in promoting greater empowerment among groups that are traditionally singled out in the workplace, including women."
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Cross-Cultural Gender and Gender Relations in Horticultural Societies, 2002.
This paper examines the gender roles in horticultural societies.
1,990 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 102.95
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This paper shows the difference that agriculturists, sedentary lifestyles, and social differentiation made in gender relationships.
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"The first evidence of agriculturists, sedentary lifestyles, and social differentiation that archaeologists and anthropologists have distinguished come from groups termed Horticulturists. Though the past record remains relatively scant in regards, anthropologists have used existing ones as a locus of study and interpretation. More numerous than surviving hunter-gatherer groups, horticultural societies also show an incredible range of gender diversity between groups, more numerous, in fact, than any other extent societal model. The quantity of studies that has come as a result of this are astounding. Those done in the area of New Guinea alone, home to at least two hundred different horticultural societies, provide ample evidence to add weight to the debate of nurture over nature, by sheer examples of the differences in living and understanding gender roles in such a relatively small and homogenous environmental area. "
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Gendered Technologies and Gendered Jobs, 2002.
A comparison between women studying and working with computer technology and the sciences in North America and women studying science and technology in Asia.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 186.95
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Explores how the gendered development of technology in a research setting impacts the gendered use of technology in the industrial or commercial setting, as well as the cultural barriers to women's advancement in the high-tech economy.
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Gender Issues and Third Gender Problems, 2002.
A look at how transsexuals fit into society.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 85.95
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This six-page undergraduate paper discusses gender from anthropological perspective and finds out how transsexuals are treated in different societies of the world. While males and female may fight each other over who is stronger, they are the fortunate ones for they belong to two accepted genders but for transsexuals adjusting to the norms of restrictive societies may not be easy as they are not considered a part of the social fabric in many cultures of the world.
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Diversity, 2006.
A discussion regarding diversity in the world of business.
1,567 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 83.95
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This paper takes a look at the concept of diversity in business. According to the paper, diversity is an essential facet of any organization. The paper discusses the idea that globalization of operations has created an environment where cultural differences and differences in opinions need to be understood and addressed in order to achieve success. The paper goes on to discuss the different areas of diversity and how they effect the success of an organization.
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Age Diversity in Organizations
Sexual Orientation and Its Impact on Diversity
Religious Diversity
Geographical Differences
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"The concept that the U.S. is a melting pot of different cultures and points of view while very true also is faced with the fact that many immigrants tend to retain almost passionate adherence to the religious beliefs of their country of origin. This is especially observed among Indians, Chinese and Japanese who have been able to hold onto their religious beliefs and the cultural traditions even though they might have lived in the U.S. for many years. (Saji, 2004) Religion also influences the ethical and moral beliefs in determining right and wrong and should be in conflict with the employee in the workplace. For example, conservative Catholics could undergo tremendous challenges in their beliefs and opinions if they were working for an abortion clinic. It is important therefore, that individuals also understand the influence of their religion and the effectiveness with which they need to undertake their tasks and responsibilities in the workplace. "
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