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Impact of Federal Minimum Wage Increase, 2008.
This paper is a literature review on the effects of the recent federal minimum wage increase.
2,416 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper discusses the hotly debated validity of raising the minimum wage. Specifically, the paper looks at how experts on both sides cannot agree on the real effects that raises in the minimum wage have had or will have in the future, on managerial decision making. For the most part the consensus among economists is that it will either create a wash for the employee or hurt the employee, and that it will have at least some effect on managerial decisions, including such things as reducing non-cash benefits, increasing work loads to match new labor costs or reducing the number of new hires that occur. Furthermore, the paper states that the question of Kansas is even more marginal, as the adoption of such a wage increase will likely severely change the face of small business decisions in the state.
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"Employment of entry level workers is an essential aspect of economic growth, especially in small businesses as they comprise a majority of businesses and hire a significant portion of entry level workers. Any real reduction in entry level employment, especially among people who are likely to need experience, but are frequently still in a position of being sheltered by family, such as the lowest age group noted here, will severely hinder their ability to move forward as members of a growing economy and may delay independence and even college attendance. More vulnerable individuals in this demographic, those not being sheltered by family still, are likely to then become lost in a system that does not offer comprehensive unemployment insurance to wage earners that have not paid enough into the system yet. Another researcher would like to point out the particular vulnerability of the disabled worker, as if cost-benefit ratios are the exclusive tool for deciding who to hire for an entry level job those with the perceived lowest level of production abilities, i.e. the disabled will be less likely to obtain work. (Lehmann, 2006, p. 50) These people, including young adults, teenagers the disabled and minorities are then relegated to become not only the working poor as they were before but are now in a position to have to ask for even more help elsewhere, such as welfare, a system that has also been severly reduced in the last few years with reforms. (Lehmann, 2006, p. 50) (Burkhauser, Couch & Wittenburg, 2000, p. 16)"
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RFID Strategies based on Supply Chain Performance, 2008.
This paper is a comparative and quantitative masters thesis proposal studying radio frequency identification distribution (RFID) strategies based on supply chain performance.
4,945 words (approx. 19.8 pages), 24 sources, APA, $ 125.95
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This thesis proposal focuses on the implications of introducing radio frequency identification distribution (RFID) to supply chain processes and the resulting financial and logistical benefits. The proposal looks to quantify the contribution of RFID to increasing supply chain performance across several industries, specifically studying the best practices of leading companies in each industry studied. As a result, this proposal concentrates on the concepts of business process management (BPM) as they relate to streamlining and making supply chain processes more efficient as well as the intensive use of analytics to quantify supply chain performance gains based on the use of RFID.
Outline:
Introduction
List of Abbreviations
Literature Survey
Problem Definition
Research Design and Methodology
Anticipating Findings
Summary of Proposal
Bibliography
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"In defining the Return on Investment (ROI) that RFID contributes to as part of streamlining supply chains, the benefits to each member of a supply chain first need to be defined, followed by the key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics of performance that quantify them. RFID's contributions have been quantified to the pallet level and in the case of mixed-pallet level of shipments as they move through warehouses and distribution centers. Strategies for quantifying the Return on Investment (ROI) of RFID needs to begin with an assessment of the potential benefits of using this technology by specific members of the supply chain. Table 1, RFID Benefits for Supply Chain Partners, provides an overview of the key benefits by supply chain participant (Baird and Company 11). . The following table provides insights into which process areas manufacturers, logistics providers, and retailers are concentrating on relative to RFID implementations. The work completed by AMR Research (2004) serves as the foundation for many organizations that are creating dashboards to quantify the contribution of RFID to their process reengineering efforts organization-wide."
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A Regression Analysis of Secondary Data, 2008.
An exploration of the US Government Accountability Office's January 2007 seminar which focused on improving the global competitiveness of America's higher education system.
2,323 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the issues raised at its January 2007 seminar by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO). The paper explains that the purpose of the colloquium was to explore links between higher education and economic prosperity. The author uses examples and data from other sources to throw further light on the challenges highlighted by the seminar and the ensuing proposals for improvement.
Outline:
First Fundamental Questions
A Possible Way Forward
U.S. Advantages
Notable Numbers
Communication
New Markets
Funding
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"Worldwide, more than 2 million students study outside of their home country, while they simultaneously make "economic and foreign policy contributions to their host countries." In the past, the United States positioned itself as a global leader in higher education, qualifying as a prominent, desired destination for international students. Currently, however, a number of concerns trigger questions as to the extent America will be able to continue to attract an appropriate share of accomplished international students to its universities and colleges. ("Highlights of a GAO. . . ," 2007)"
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The Business of Gambling, 2008.
A research proposal to examine casinos and casino management in Macau, China in order to determine the risks and economic issues.
854 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This research paper studies China, casinos and risk management in order to reach conclusions as to whether casino gambling makes economic sense in Macau, as well as what can and should be done to make this enterprise more profitable. The paper explains that the main focus of the study is on the risk management issue and then outlines the proposed methodology and limitations of the study.
Outline:
Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
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"Reviewing the literature is one of the most important parts of any study, because it helps to indicate what has happened in the past and therefore gives indications as to what is going on in the present and what will likely happen in the future. It can also help to show areas of the research that have not been studied enough and this gives researchers an idea as to what else must be looked into and dealt with in the future. Many individuals that work specifically in the area of risk management find that companies are only hurting themselves when they do not take the time, effort, and financial consideration to create a business plan and fully understand the technology that they need and should have (Davies & Walters, 1998)."
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Economic Development in Africa, 2008.
This paper is a thorough analysis of economic development issues in Africa, along with theories that may be applied to the situation.
26,070 words (approx. 104.3 pages), 49 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper discusses economic development in Africa through leadership, along with the impact of such development. The paper first looks at many theorists, such as David Hume, Frederick Nietzsche, John Locke and Karl Marx, and how their theories relate to modern issues in Africa. The paper posits that according to these theorists, nothing has changed in Africa because the people do not want the change. However, the author asks the question: Do the people of Africa know that there is a chance for change? Have they been told, in a way that they understand, that they can work to make a difference? People must have hope for the future, and if that hope can be coupled with knowledge of things that can actually be accomplished, there is a high probability that at least some of them will attempt to do something that will improve their lives and the lives of others. The most important part of this is that these people must be aware of the possibilities, and they must also see that there are actual, realistic ways to attain what it is that they want and need. If they can be shown these things, they may move forward into the understanding that there are other ways to look at the problems and issues that they face. Furthermore, the paper then applies these theoretical statements to a case in Ethiopia in order to make suggestions of how to help the region grow stronger and how to correct some of the problems it has been seeing.
Outline:
Section I. Theory
Section II. Literature Review and Current Research Issue
Section III. Practical Application: Ethiopia
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"Despite this, though, these countries are also growing, and this has been taking place more rapidly in recent years as society becomes more global, and as outsourcing takes place. Because these countries are starting to expand and grow, they are more interesting to investors and other business individuals. As their growth increases, so will the direct investment that many companies are making into them. In turn, this will help their growth increase still further, boosting their economies and prompting others to invest in them more strongly. Based on this, not only will the investors prosper, but the developing countries will prosper as well, and this will benefit everyone that is involved.
"This is not to say that foreign direct investment is always good, or that it completely helps every country because, with economic growth comes changes to the way that people live and work, and some of these changes are not always wanted. More people having nicer things due to a better economy, for example, can make those that still do not have much envious, which can turn them to crime and other problems. However, overall, foreign direct investment appears to be a fast-moving and growing industry that is, for the most part, providing much to individuals in developing countries. Without further study of the issue, though, this cannot completely be determined. Foreign direct investment is not always the best choice, however, and there are other ways to encourage economic growth and development for countries that are not doing well, either because of governmental problems, because of wars, or for other reasons, such as famine and disease."
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