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Government Regulations and a Stockholders? Wealth, 2002.
Discusses whether certain government regulations can increase or decrease a stockholder's fortunes.
2,048 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 93.95
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Maximization of stockholders wealth is a controversial objective, which is often viewed with skepticism by economic analysts and business experts. This paper discusses how it is generally believed that such an objective is rather unrealistic and cannot be achieved keeping the current regulations in view. It questions whether government imposed regulation in various areas, directly affect profitability and business operations. Some studies suggest that these regulations have a negative impact on stockholders wealth while others refute such claims. In this paper, the writer addresses these issue to find out if stockholders wealth is affected by regulations and if so, how.
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"For maximization of stockholder wealth, a corporation needs to retain control over its operations and the measures adopted for increased profitability. However this is only a fairytale situation, which is close to impossible in a country marred by a long list of regulations. Government imposes various kinds of regulations to protect American public from possible exploitation. However what it may not understand is the fact that not all but some of these regulations negatively affect profitability which in turn hurt stockholders wealth. (Whiteman-Jones, 1994)"
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Regulations, 2002.
A comparison of the differences and the shift in regulations in the United States from the New Deal area to more modern regulations during the 1960s and 1970s.
1,137 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper examines the differences between New Deal era regulations and the shift that took place in regulations and regulatory reform during the 1960s and 70s in the United States. It examines different regulatory policies from Franklin Delano Roosevelt's decision to implement new deal regulatory policies in an attempt to defeat the depression to more recent legislation such as environmental legislation during the 1960s and 1970s. It analyzes how regulations follow a consistent model, one that is based on improving the lives of America's citizens. From the time of the New Deal throughout the 20th century, the central focus of legislation has been to create and pass laws that will provide substantial benefits to various segments of our society.
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"The key to understanding New Deal legislation is to remember that it was aimed at curing the economic ills that prevailed during the Great Depression. However, as we begin to examine future legislation, we can see that the basic model remains the same and that additional regulation is an extension of the New Deal regulatory model. If we examine the regulatory policies of the 1960s and 70s, although they were not concerned with Depression issues or income distribution, they were still concerned with providing a quality of life for all Americans, particularly with regard to style of life, health and social justice.
Roosevelt worked diligently during his first 100 days in office and passed over 16 pieces of legislation, including the federal Emergency Relief Act, the Tennessee Valley Authority and the National Recovery Act. As his days in office continued, so did his penchant for enacting legislation to cure the economic woes facing the U.S."
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Employee Regulations, 2002.
An examination of employee regulations to facilitate management needs and employees? rights.
3,949 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 155.95
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This paper examines how, in order to maintain balance in every process and to develop eligibility, a company needs solid regulations to cover management and employee needs. It looks at such issues as employee motivation and provides a listing of qualities of regulations that facilitate the employees as well as their managers. Examples given include easy-to-understand job descriptions and guidance on how employees can maximize their performance and potentials for employees and for the managers such qualities as the simplification of management responsibility to define goals for each division and subdivision and each individual worker. It evaluates how overall integration is the only answer to create balanced performance of regulations, so the regulations will play fair and protect the rights from both parties. Company should state clearly to employees what they expect and the standard performance and employees can also provide feedback as well to ensure their needs and complaints are fulfilled.
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"Although managers mostly are related with planning and periodical-achievement-estimation function in the company resource profile, basically they have similar functions as other employees, unless they are the same personnel. Managers do not only set targets for achievement but also encourage all staffs to fully participate following their qualities and regulations. They need to think about the best way to demand high quality performance and timely fashion. The audacious task takes more than other duties, since not all employees simply follow guidelines from the company, or get motivated with the regulations. Managers need to educate them to understand that both managers and company have the same goals, and it is not the owner?s goals only. Also, employees need to understand why they are required to work hard, improve their skills, or join arduous trainings to escalate their level."
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Money Laundering Regulations, 2005.
An overview of the Money Laundering Regulations 2003 laws.
1,898 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 19 sources, APA, AU$ 87.95
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This paper examines how the use of money laundering to protect and fund terrorist activities is well known and how measures to effectively combat money laundering must be focused and proportionate. It deals with the main provisions of the Money Laundering Regulations 2003 and discusses the extent to which the regulations have been successful in combating money laundering.
Outline
Introduction
Previous Law and Effectiveness
Reporting Obligations
Legal Professional Privilege
Definition of Regulated Sector
Conclusion
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"The Regulations apply to ?relevant businesses?, a term synonymous with being in the ?regulated sector? for the purpose of the Act. The Regulations require firms to maintain internal reporting procedures that require persons doing regulated work to disclose money-laundering suspicions, failing which the firm and in some cases partners, would be guilty of a criminal offence. However, the obligation to report suspicion is not qualified by any objective requirement that the suspicion be reasonable. It would therefore appear that genuine but unreasonable suspicion would also suffice. It is not necessary to establish that the person was actually aware or suspected money laundering, simply that he should have known or suspected the activity. "
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Labour Market Regulations and the Canadian Economy, 2002.
A look at Canadian labour market regulations and their impact on the Canadian economy.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 115.95
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This essay will examine the issue of Canadian labour market regulations and analyzes the impact labour market regulations have had on the Canadian economy both on its own terms and in an international context. This will help to determine the long-term and lasting impact labour advocacy for regulation has had on the economic underpinnings of our society, and whether they only serve moral purposes or whether they help to induce a more dynamic economic system.
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A Look at Banking Regulations, 2006.
A discussion regarding Canadian banking regulations and why they are necessary.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This paper reviews the Canadian banking regulations. In particular, the paper explores what they are, when they started, why they exist and how they work. In the process of so doing, the paper shows that banking regulations in Canada serve a vital function even if they are generally misunderstood by the public.
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Federal Acquisition Regulations, 2008.
An overview of the rules applicable to challenging an agency non-responsibility decision under US Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
1,962 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 90.95
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This paper discusses how, prior to a government agency making a contracting decision, the contracting officer must ensure that all of the rules and regulations of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)are satisfied. The paper first explains that the purpose of FAR is to safeguard the integrity of the procurement process through both civil and criminal actions. Through the analysis of two applicable case laws the paper then attempts to show that the burden of proof on the challenging party is often steep and difficult to meet.
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Introduction
Legal Background on Challenges to Responsibility Determinations
Application of the Law
Conclusion
Cases Cited
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"With a full understanding of the standard of review and rules that govern a reviewing court's decision making process on a FAR responsibility determination challenge, the next step is to review how these rules are applied to actual challenge scenarios. To accomplish this, two FAR non-responsibility challenge decisions will be reviewed with the purpose of better understanding the above stated rules through their application to actual factual scenarios."
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EU Safety Regulations and GMOs, 2006.
Examines how European Union safety regulations affect marketing, especially in the case of genetically modified organisms.
2,608 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 13 sources, APA, AU$ 113.95
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In the past few years, citizens, policy makers and government officials have noted that safety legislation enacted in the European Union (EU) has significantly impacted the manner and method in which companies market their products. One of the most dramatically affected products involves the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This paper discusses how safety legislation and specific cases regarding GMOs has affected marketing in the EU.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Legislative History
Council Directive 90/220/EEC: Deliberate Release Directive
Council Regulation 258/97: Novel Foods Regulation
Commission Directive 97/35/EC
Council Regulation No. 1139/1998
Legislative Trends and the Relation to Marketing
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Aimed at providing a uniform law for new foods throughout the member states, the Novel Foods Regulation applied to foods which have not been used for human consumption to a significant degrees within the community (Commission Regulation No. 258/97 art. 1(2)). These novel foods include GMO products within the meaning of the Direct Release Directive, foods produced by though not containing GMOs, and foods with a new or intentionally modified primary molecular structure (Commission Regulation No. 258/97 art. 1). Through an approval procedure, this legislation requires the submission of a proposed label for the product, including information as to how the product's characteristics differ from existing foods (Commission Regulation No. 258/97 art. 6(1), 8(1)(a))."
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New FCC Regulations, 2004.
A brief discussion of the new rules and regulations implemented by the FCC.
1,501 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 71.95
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This paper explains what the new regulations of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) are. The paper shows how the FCC has recently authorized novel mergers amid media corporations and that adversaries of the novel set of laws are expecting Congress to build no less than a temporary halt for such contracts and set of laws.
Contents
Introduction
Relationship and Authority between the FCC and Congress
Against the FCC rules
For the FCC Rules
Conclusion
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"The novel FCC regulations intimidate Congress for the reason that they might add to the financial resources, as well as manpower that media corporations can spend in dealing with the news, counting the mischief of politicians, and they would reduce the aptitude of politicians to have an effect on news reporting. This is why the FCC sketched condemnation from such ideologically varied lawmakers as Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.), Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.), Sen. Ernest Hollings (D-S.C.), Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), and Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.). Huge, varied media companies could more powerfully analyze members of Congress, and could in addition offer more incisive reporting of influential special interest groups."
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U.S. Visa Regulations, 2006.
Examines changes in U.S. visa regulations.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 114.95
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This paper examines changes in U.S. visa regulations that have occurred as a result of the attacks on September 11, 2001. The focus is how these changes affect that competitiveness of the U.S. economy.
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"According to an essay by Jack Runyan published online by the U S Department of Agriculture the Immigration Reform and Control Act of IRCA was passed by Congress and signed into law in an effort to control unauthorized immigration to ..."
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Management Responses to Change in OSHA Regulations, 2008.
A review of planning and controlling functions in management situations.
1,855 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 86.95
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The paper discusses how management in the private and public sectors respond when the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) changes its regulations. The paper looks at OSHA regulatory changes and offers an evaluation of management theories and strategies from both the planning and controlling functions of management.
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"The Planning function that management is obliged to work through should begin with the notion that leaders are "proactive" and accept change - even create change - rather than reacting to it, according to the Management / Supervision unit in the Dallas County Community College District (DCCC). So, the point here is, whenever possible management should already anticipate changes in OSHA rules when possible; the future "...requires corporate leadership" that has the kind of skills "to integrate many unexpected and seemingly diverse events into its planning" strategies. That having been said, it is not likely that management can accurately anticipate what new rules and regulations OSHA is likely to put into place at any given moment. But through strategic planning - which includes analyzing a company's mission, its goals, its customer base and the allocation of its resources - management should be better prepared to anticipate what to do when changes in the OSHA legislation are handed down. Rather than using strategic planning only on an annual basis, the DCCCD supervision module asserts that strategic planning should be continuous process, to "permit quicker response to changing conditions" - precisely what happens when OSHA rules suddenly are amended or revised. Moreover, a strong management team - that has embraced strategic planning strategies regularly - should be able to see OSHA rule modifications coming when a workplace accident occurs in a corporation that produces items or products in a similar marketplace. If unsafe conditions resulted in injuries somewhere else, management in all other venues with similar workplace environments should begin making preparations in order to address and respond to upcoming changes in OSHA rules."
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Healthcare Budgeting Regulations, 2008.
A review of the article "Health Care Fraud" by A.M. Nann, J.C. Ashe, and K.H. Levy.
1,032 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 52.95
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This paper discusses the subject of healthcare fraud and its effect on healthcare budgeting with respect to government rules and regulations that directly impact the budgeting process. In the article by Nann, Ashe and Levy entitled 'Health Care Fraud" the paper states that of particular importance are the Medicaid and Medicare programs and how recent changes in policies and the regulatory environment have impacted the healthcare industry from a regulatory perspective.
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"The healthcare budgeting process has become so difficult vis-a-vis Medicare and Medicaid because of the increasing legislation, scope, and expansion of these plans accompanied by increased reporting and billing accountability. As recently as the current Presidency Medicare has come under expansive reform that has thrown the typical healthcare budget process into an exercise in futility because reconciling expected payments under a typical fee for service plan is difficult and is susceptible to fraudulent billing practices (Nann, Ashe and Levy, 2005). The current administration implemented the most sweeping reforms of Medicare in many years. One of the biggest impacts made on healthcare budgeting by these new adjustments to Medicare have been on capping expenses which physicians and healthcare institutions can charge for a given service if it is accepted within the Medicare program."
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Homeland Security and Government Regulations after 9/11, 2003.
A look at the agencies that govern and implement homeland security in the United States.
2,058 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 93.95
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This paper addresses mainly the agencies and regulations that deal with the aspects terrorism outlined in "Operation Liberty Shield," an initiative under the Department of Homeland Security that was initiated in March, 2003. It looks at the limitations of these agencies regarding Constitutional laws and basic human rights, but also discusses the necessity of such strict controls after 9/11.
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"Homeland security is defined as a "concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur" (United States. Department of Homeland Security, 2). The nature of American society makes the United States an ever-evolving, ever-changing target (United States, Department of Homeland Security, vii). As the nation develops defenses in one area, terrorists are likely to exploit other weaknesses. Though the Department of Homeland Security falls under the federal branch of the government, to be effective the responsibility for carrying out the department's mission falls, not only on the federal government, but on Congress, state and local governments and on the American people. Therefore, in essence, the National Strategy for Homeland Security is an outline designed to help the federal government work with other entities and individuals to identify critical infrastructures, assets, detect terrorist threats and enhance defense systems. The coordination is complex, and even if all agencies and regulations follow the outline to the letter, Americans, who desire to maintain a freedom, must accept the risk terrorist attacks as a permanent addition to the American way of life (United States. Department of Homeland Security, vii)."
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Smoking Regulations and Children, 2002.
A brief examination of laws and legislation which apply to the sale of tobacco to children.
852 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 44.95
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This paper looks at the various laws instituted by the State which are aimed at reducing teen-age smoking. It also looks at some regulations and programs which have been developed to discourage young people from taking up smoking.
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"While the regulation was not shaped solely to prevent teenaged smoking, tobacco advertising was banned from television on January 1, 1971. At the time, this was widely considered an important victory for consumers. In part, though, this ban was intended to curtail teenaged smoking. The advertising restrictions were based on the premise that fewer ads would mean fewer smokers, and that in particular, teenagers would be less inclined to smoke if they were not exposed to so many images of rugged cowboys and pretty women with cigarettes. In 1967, a PTA official stated, "The constant seduction of cigarette advertising . . . gives children the idea that cigarettes are associated with all they hold dear--beauty, popularity, sex, athletic success." After passage of the restrictions, the debate over tobacco advertising continued to be driven by such concerns even though there was remarkably little evidence that people smoke because of messages from tobacco companies."
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Public Interest and Telecom Regulations, 2002.
Examines how "public interest" affects telecommunications policies.
1,583 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 74.95
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The telecommunications policy community in the U.S. has historically emphasized the importance of operating in the public interest. Although notably difficult to define, public interest is the underlying ideology that justified regulation of the telephone industry in the twentieth century and the distribution of radio licenses in the 1920s. This paper explores the concept of the public interest as it relates to the telephone system and radio. First, it examines the concept of public interest in the context of telecommunications and broadcasting policy. In this section, the paper examines the shift in public interest ideology from concern about equity to concerns with market controls and economic efficiency. In section two, the paper discusses policy implications of the public interest in the telephone industry and radio. Specifically, it explores distributional implications. In my third and final section, the paper examines changing policy implications over time and summarizes the argument.
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"The telecommunications system is characterized by network externalities: the value of the network depends on the number of people that are connected. The more people connected to the system, the more valuable it becomes to each user. When the telecommunications network was being developed in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, reaching an increasing number of users was therefore both a competitive strategy of telecommunications companies and a social and economic goal of policy makers (Mueller, Milton L, 1997). By the 1930s, the promotion of commerce and the expansion of the marketplace were fundamental public interests that justified the regulatory role of the state in telecommunications infrastructure (Horwitz, Robert Britt, 1989). Paramount to the genesis of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1934 was the ideology of diffusion of telecommunications infrastructure and services throughout the United States."
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Social Responsibility Regulations and Maximization of Share Value, 2002.
Discusses how businesses that demonstrate social responsibility will ultimately increase their value.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper explains why it is in the best interests of businesses, management, owners and employees to develop an overall business strategy leading their organization to socially responsible and sustainable behavior and operations. The writer claims that social responsibility greatly increases a company?s chances of long-term success.
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"On one extreme, there are organizations that are largely reactive and operating on the basis of short-term planning which waste a lot of time and resources launching well-funded lobbying operations to reduce or limit legal requirements for clean air, clean water, employee rights, community responsibility and so on. These organizations practice a variety of avoidance strategies while trying to meet the minimum requirements of enforcement regulations. On the other side are organizations that operate on the basis of foresight and long-term planning and aggressively search for ways to improve their financial and organizational performance by using the mandated practices as part of a positive effort. Such organizations have accepted socially and ethical responsibility as a condition for doing business and for remaining competitive. They are not doing this as response or reaction against regulatory constraints and abiding by the law; they are doing it because they feel it is the ?right thing to do?. The fundamental difference between the reactive organizations and the proactive ones is that the latter have taken a position of being socially responsible and taken leadership in rising to the challenge. It is the Quaker idea of doing well by doing good."
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