Miscellaneous Essays

Managed care techniques are most often practiced by organizations and professionals that assume risk for a defined population (e.g., health maintenance organizations) but this is not always the case. Managed care is a broad term

Human traffickers use several devious methods to recruit victims. The first method is abduction. Those considered suitable to be trafficked are kidnapped, kept in captivity, and then transported to selected destinations. The second method is trickery. Potential victims are deceived by false promises of opportunities for study or well-paying jobs. Some women and girls are enticed by promises of marriage to affluent men.

With technology facilitated information flow, it was recognized that a coordinated supply chain could be designed to meet the strategic and business objectives. Increased global competitiveness coupled with technological advancements, constantly shifting and increased

There are many notable aspects of Buddhism that are similar to the Catholic faith and its traditions. The Five Moral Precepts of Buddhism, for example,

In present paper, our focus will be on “child victims of war”, as is seen in any (ethnic) conflict around the world, small children crying on the

Many centuries before the Hellenistic period, the well-known apocalyptic genre had its influence on Judaism. The Jews had several enemies such as the Persians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. According to the early writings of the Hellenistic period, the Greeks were known to be the “eschatological enemies of the people of God.” (Hengel,  Martin, 1980, pg. 110)

The document is structured in the order listed above with an interspersed listing of various processes like Initiating, Planning, Executing and Monitoring within the framework. The topic chosen is about a Metro in a third world country. Typically such projects have time

Since the 1990s with the development of computer technology and the wide use of the Internet a new kind of trade – electronic commerce came into being. It is based on the Internet whereby the retailers and buyers communicate on the Internet, and make the sales contract online and through electronic payments.

In 1991, Motorola launched Iridium Limited Liability Corporation (ILL) as a separate company. ILL was now all set to woo investors with attractive schemes which included gateway ownership for investors, distribution rights for investors in a

As the investment in machinery is in proportion to the area of land owned the costs can be conveniently allocated. Software is being used so that there is much more information and support for decisions. It will determine which crop is more profitable although the crop will be rotated in the normal manner.

There is a certain attitude and mindset that is required from members of a community. The members represent that particular community and

On regaining consciousness he desparately wants to search for the killer and seek vengeance. Leonard goes on a manhunt and the plot is all about how he investigates. how he overcomes his memory

The author of the paper argues in a well-organized manner that various examples of bilingual activities are looked into in different regions of the world. Various methods for the measurement of bilingualism are also presented as researched. Some attendant problems are also discussed based on the measures used. 

Jim’s Service, Inc follower strategy falls short of differentiation required to compete head-on with the market leader. Furthermore, the company fails to recognize, identify and respond to the critical factors in its external environment. Jim has been very confident in

Wheelan and Bolin’s book on human sexuality is different from other books on the same subject because it offers an anthropological perspective on the subject. This enables a reading of the subject from a slightly different focus, where various dimensions of human sexuality are integrated, such as evolutionary, cross-cultural and bio-cultural dimensions.

For instance in Kinney Shoe v Polan, the appellate court felt that it was necessary to pierce the corporate veil in order to provide compensation for Kinney shoe. By piercing the corporate

Also, recognition not only questions injustices based on the matter of unequal distribution of wealth, economic class, and labor, but rather, goes further as to probe into questions that concern social status and the cultural values that have been determined by

The requirement specifications are detailed considering the convenience of the customer as well as interface compatibility. This project designs and tests a system that allows users to pay credit card bills through

She traces back her memories to when Desiree was a baby herself and cannot imagine that she has a baby of her own now. The following lines express Madame Valmonde’s feelings towards Desiree -"It made her laugh to think of

s it more difficult for candidates to solve complex problems, a US report suggests.” (Stress bad for exam performance, 2004) Stress education or management techniques will help a person taking control of both his physical and psychological environments. Stress is a universal

It is essential to state that the song appeared in NBC's sports coverage of the 1988 Olympics, alongside songs from other artists such as The Four Tops, The Bee Gees, Eric Carmen, and John William (NationMaster.com). The song was rendered by Whitney Houston's large, powerful voice in a soulful fashion.

One needs to meet the challenges of the time with a creative approach that promotes independent thought and actions with a good analytical and rational approach towards innovative ideas. It must also take into consideration the changing demands of its customers. For any organization to expand, it is crucial that its people are recognized.

On the other hand regular unit staff nurses see them as without abilities and a liability, though the purpose in using float nurses is to reduce the workload on the regular staff nurses. For

The following resources found to be useful in studying the different aspects of the human made disaster based on the Mumbai attack. AmeriCares, a nonprofit international relief

Allowing and encouraging immigration is an easy solution. Making it easier for skilled people from other countries to come and work here is a positive step in this direction. Spain is a good example of a country, which could not have achieved its strong economic growth without taking advantage of immigrant labor the way it has.

Outside of Christianity, however, many followers of other religions also claim to embrace spiritual formation. There is another large group of persons as well who are non- religious but who follow a

Also identified will be the problems that have already occurred, as this is a Woody 2000 post project appraisal. This will help to

Today, almost all areas of people’s lives (from conception to death) are deeply affected by public policies commonly known as laws, enactments, orders, etc. Although public policy generally aims to in place order, its process is more usually

The depletion of the natural resources in the environment with man’s continued exploitation is becoming an increased source of concern, especially because these natural resources are not unlimited. In the race to save the planet for the survival of future generations, it has become apparent that every individual needs to exercise responsibility and develop ecological citizenship.

by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services) in 1999 demonstrated that there was a reduction in drug consumption among the adolescent among 12 to 17 age group in 1999. There is no substantial increase in the use of illicit drug by the overall population who crossed 12

Buzan is the founder of the Mind Mapping concept and increasing the Mental Literacy. He is the bestselling author according to BBC’s listing. He is also a prize winning poet. He is the author of 95 bestselling books with

A licensed mental health counselor is expected to meet or exceed professional qualifications such as Full pledge master's degree holder in counseling or its related mental health discipline; have completed at least two (2) years post master's clinical work with certification; and has passed the national licensure or certification examination.

Tucked away in the park of Old Louisville, one of the oldest troupes of the country has kept Shakespeare thriving. Nurturing young minds, channelizing their

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created in 2001 by Congress. Employees working with TSA may be in the same uniform but they perform different roles. Specifically talking about airport security, all airports follow the same guidelines for security purposes as recommended by Congress.

It can be said that the first wave of feminism started in the early 1848 and it lasted till the 1960s. However some argue that the

Social networking is of paramount importance to any business that wishes to stay afloat. It involves interaction between organizations and their customers; or even rival businesses that are either in direct competition or in the same geographical area. Traditionally, this networking has been done by word of mouth, conferences, and mail exchanges.

Luxury brands are exclusive and hence are produced in limited quantities. The luxury market for the last twenty years or so has been growing rapidly. Luxury brands were once considered as the prerogative of a small group of privileged people, namely the super-rich. The concept has now changed and luxury brands today are being bought by more and more consumers.

The earliest studies in the field, conducted before 1960, revealed that bilingual children resulted linguistically handicapped when tested with such measures as verbal tests of intelligence or academic achievement. Later studies confirmed these findings and showed that bilingual children had relatively low literacy skills.

The practice of performance appraisal started years ago in the early 20th century (Mohrman, et.al., 1989). This paper aims at dealing with the basic meaning of performance appraisals and the main aims and objectives of performance appraisals. A discussion of how to conduct

Seeking to explore the changes to civil liberties following the attacks of 9/11, this paper will explore how constitutional liberties have

The government needs to find ways and means by which essential interests may be safeguarded, while at the same time maintaining transparency and openness. Host countries have introduced more stringent regulations that appear to stifle foreign investment even as their policies welcome and even attract them.

They know from an early age what their god tells them is the right thing to do and what is the wrong thing. Others question their faith and try to revise their morality, bringing in parts of other religions

High altitude training is a method that has gone through extensive research over the past years. It is an interesting training procedure that is being adopted by Olympic and professional athletes worldwide. Many professional athletes, today, include a section of high-altitude training in their routines. They train at higher altitudes to prepare for lower-altitude oxygen levels.

The revenues that will be recorded by the subsidiary in Ruritania will be in GBP. Therefore the cash that the company has in Ruritanian banks in GBP is Eurocurrency and is subject to separate demand and supply pressures. This is because the Eurocurrency market is a separate market and has a separate interest rate structure.

This program will help keep employees healthy by being able to track and trend illnesses. Every endeavor is possible with planning and resources. But

As a newly graduate of a master degree in Sciences of Management at Polytechnic Institute of New York University, I share The University of Akron’s mission

Neider however has been recognized as the ‘populariser’ for Mark Twain’s writing and he has been known to be the best at spreading the interest on Mark Twain’s

This includes large social costs, which come from irresponsible behavior. Public policies in the United States either aim to reduce alcohol supply to or alcohol demand from youth. Certain factors stand in the way

The Coast Guard Unit was established in 1960, Patrols in 1962, and the Police Music Band in 1963 (Police Magazine, 1989). Since then, ADP has been following a plan of restructuring to meet the changing needs of the

First, it shows the way the Benin people reacted to contact with the West and the consequences of that.  Second, it shows the way someone from the West viewed Benin culture.  By exploring these two ideas, we can see the ways in which the technologically advanced West took advantage of the Benin people during the cross-cultural encounters that took place there.