...Crane, E. (1995, January 25). Congressional Term Limits. Retrieved October 6, 2015, from http://www.cato.org/publications/congressional-testimony/congressional-term-limits This article was written and submitted to the constitution committee as an argument for term limits to be set Congress. Mr. Crane addresses one of the main issues the opposing side has with putting term limits on Congress which is amending the constitution. I think this would be useful for my research paper because it is a normal citizen’s point of view. This piece helps to solidify my argument for why term limits should be an amendment. While this source is biased he does help argue the opposing viewpoint. Gest, T. (1995). Term limits: Detour ahead. U.S. News &...
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...only list the options facing your chosen role. You are making your character's decisions and no one else's. Identify your character: Marie-Christine Berthelin Step 1 - Identify the Problem/Opportunity. Identify the major problem or opportunity from your character's perspective in one or two sentences. Hobert Reynolds spending too much money on personal entertainment while using company funds. Step 2 - Identify the Causes of the Problem/Opportunity. Internal and external environmental factors should be examined. Causes of problems or opportunities tend to be historical in nature. Consider: Why did the problem/opportunity occur? When did it begin? Where does it occur? Where doesn't it occur? What effective management practices should the organization be using? What has the organization failed to do? Mr. Reynolds feels that it by giving the employees all the extra entertainment opportunities that it will motivate them to do better at their jobs. Mr. Reynolds feels that because there has never been a problem before why is it a problem now. Step 3 - List Alternative Solutions to the Problem (or ways to take advantage of the opportunity). Proposed alternatives should be consistent with the problem(s)/opportunity(ies) and cause(s) identified. Develop at least three possible...
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...Financing and Structuring Health Care Nicole Bryant Kevin Williams Health Services Organization and Management HSA 500 Fall 2010 October 31, 2010 1) Identify and describe at least three main types of health insurance in the U.S. The main types of health insurance are voluntary health insurance, social health insurance, and welfare medicine. In voluntary insurance or private health insurance in the United States can be subdivided in to three distinct categories: (1) Blue Cross and Blue Shield, (2) private or commercial insurance companies, and (3) health maintenance organizations. Nowadays, it is common for Blues and commercials to own and operate HMOs and other managed care plans. Social Health Insurance has two major mandatory social health insurance programs: (1) Workers’ Compensation for the costs and pain of suffering job-related accidents, and (2) Medicare for the elderly, disabled, and other special groups. Several states sponsor social insurance programs in the areas of temporary disability (California) or health insurance (Hawaii and Vermont). Workers’ Compensation provides two basic benefits: (1) cash replacement of a portion of wages lost due to disability and (2) payment for all or part of the medical care necessary. Welfare Medicine is a public assistance that is sponsored by a plethora of federal, state, and local government programs, but the most far-reaching program is Medicaid (Title XIX of the Social Security Act). The distinction between...
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...unexpected opportunities. When making a decision, logically analyze the pros and cons of your options. Make trade-offs between taking a personal, immediate approach to matters and being more objective and efficient in what you do. Think about what might be happening in 3-5 years and make a long-range plan. Be willing to revisit and change your plan. Challenge yourself to look for new ways of doing familiar tasks. Developmental Tips for the Logical Assimilator (ISTJ) Although you prefer to reflect carefully before acting, at times try taking a calculated risk and “jump in”. This can help you capitalize on unfamiliar or unexpected opportunities. When completing a task observe how people are reacting and interacting. Note how they connect with others and adjust your approach to match. When making a decision that affects people who are important to you, ask them to share their opinions and thoughts. Add their personal responses and preferences into your decision-making criteria. Think about what might be happening in 5 years and make a long-range plan. Be willing to revisit and change your plan. Challenge yourself to look for new ways of doing familiar tasks. Developmental Tips for the Compassionate Visionary (INFJ) Accept and appreciate the process of logical analysis. Create a system for evaluating situations and ideas that includes logical pros and cons. When preparing to share your thoughts, add logical points and reasons...
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...writing. Some states require a notarized agreement, but Texas does not. Both partners must fully disclose their assets and liabilities. This includes getting appraisals done for things that might be difficult to value. The partners need to understand each other’s situation fully before they can agree to anything in a prenuptial agreement. A court will void an agreement that involves less than full disclosure on the part of one of the partners. Each partner must sign the prenuptial agreement voluntarily. The court will not enforce any contract where it appears that one side pressured the other into signing or making concessions. The agreement cannot contain provisions that limit child support rights. A couple cannot agree that one spouse will not seek child support. A court is likely to strike out any adverse limits relating to child support. There...
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...Sara Jones Sociology December 12, 2006 Abortion Abortion touches politics, but is not consumed by it. Abortion views, pro or con, generally consume the life of the individual holding them. Abortion as an issue of public debate is largely a twentieth-century phenomenon. But the debate began much earlier, not over abortion, but over how social issues would later be viewed. There is even argument over what the term abortion means. Abortion moved from a practice that occurred behind closed doors and only for a select portion of the population to a practice that virtually skyrocketed among the general populace, rich or poor. The pro-life side will contend that the term pro-choice is an altogether unfair designation. What their opponents really are, they will argue, is pro-abortion. On, the other hand, pro- choice proponents will likely argue the term pro-life is unfair, partisan description. Pro- choice advocates will argue that they are pro-life about the mother. Their opponents are “anti-choice” or “anti-reproductive rights.” Pro Life The ultimate pro-life goal is quite direct and very simple. Pro-lifers want an amended U.S. Constitution, to the Canadian Charter of Rights that will give equal protection law, to, to all living humans from the time their biologic life begins at conception. Pro-lifers have a goal and it is a Constitutional Amendment returning the right to make decisions about each individual state in the U...
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...a list * Things I would never do to be successful. * Things I would never do to make money. What are ethics? Generally accepted rules of conduct that govern society 1. Higher standard than law 2. “You know it when you see it” * Unfair * Dishonest * Unjust 3. Purpose of ethical theories: Move beyond Divine Command Theory 1. Decisions are made based on guidance from a divine being * E.g., Ten Commandments, U.S. Constitution Joe’s Dilemma, Revisited Using Divine Command Theory, make the argument that: 1. Joe should keep the money Thou shall not steal 2. Joe should give the money to his father Honor thy father and thy mother Divine Command Theory Pros? : Can be simple Wide buy-in in homogenous groups Realistic? Unethical behavior can be constrained Cons? : Creates conflict in heterogeneous groups Conflicting Ethical Egoism Theory Everything is determined by self-interest * We should limit our judgment to our own ethical egos and not interfere with judgment of others * Laws are needed to maintain order. Adherents Ayn Rand, Thomas Hobbes * There is a positive harmony of interests among free, rational humans, such that no moral agent can rationally coerce another person consistently with his own long-term self-interest Adam Smith 1. Joe should keep the money. He wants to go to camp What makes people happy? Spending on Self or Others N =632: Nationally representative The Utilitarian...
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...Executive Summary Demand fluctuations have created a huge burden on the company’s manufacturing and distribution system. This burden has also impacted company profitability. In order to continue as a leader in the pasta industry we need to look at our operations and improve our delivery and forecasts to meet these demand fluctuations. The overall demand for pasta is flat, and we should be able to accommodate for this within our supply chain. In order to assist and help deal with these fluctuations I recommend that we implement Just in Time Distribution (JITD) which will assist in lowering our overall inventory levels within the chain and assist us in managing demand, and improve overall company profitability. In order to implement JITD, we require management support in order for this to be successful. Issue Identification Barilla is currently being faced with a decision on where they need to go in respects with just-in-time-distribution (JITD). They need to look at whether this type of program is feasible in their environment and if it makes sense to continue with a JITD system. In order to look at these decisions we need to review some of the issues that JITD system was intended to overcome. Some of the issues that JITD was introduced to overcome are: 1. Demand Fluctuations – There is a high standard deviation of demand on the Barilla Dry products from week to week. (Exhibit 1) 2. Managing the Distribution System – The distribution system along the Barilla supply...
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...ENG 105 23 April 2024 Why We Need Term Limits in Congress? Recently the debate regarding further term limits for elected officials has exploded, there are many arguments on whether term limits are necessary and what they would look like. This debate is still ongoing today and is hotly contested. Many states have enacted term limits on statewide positions and have seen remarkable results from these laws. Term limits are essential for us to put confidence back into our political system, term limits would help increase the number of citizens that can get involved in politics as incumbents would be vastly reduced. Another way term limits can help fix the problems in our government is by ending the possibility of lifetime tenure our elected officials have today, which in turn would help curb the corruption our...
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...Most laws apply only to drinking alcohol in public places, with alcohol consumption in the home being mostly unregulated. Some countries also have different age limits for different types of alcoholic drinks. PRO Lowering Drinking Age 18 is the age of adulthood in the United States, and adults should have the right to make their own decisions about alcohol consumption. Turning 18 entails receiving the rights and responsibilities of adulthood to vote, smoke cigarettes, serve on juries, get married, sign contracts, be prosecuted as adults, and join the military - which includes risking one's life. [5] [6] CON Lowering Drinking Age The right to drink should have a higher age of initiation because of the dangers posed by drinking. Many rights in the United States are conferred on citizens at age 21 or older. A person cannot legally purchase a handgun, gamble in a casino (in most states), or adopt a child until age 21, rent a car (for most companies) at age 25, or run for President until age 35. Drinking should be similarly restricted due to the responsibility required to self and others. [24] EUTHANASIA refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering.[1] PRO Euthanasia or Physician-Assisted Suicide CON Euthanasia or Physician-Assisted Suicide 1. Right to Die PRO: "The right of a competent, terminally ill person to avoid excruciating pain and embrace a timely and dignified death bears the sanction of history...
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...Should Vaccines Be Required for Children? Terry J. Vervenne DeVry University Should Vaccines Be Required for Children? Shots, inoculations, vaccines, do children need them? This is the issue that needs to be discussed. Why are vaccines a necessity of current times? Even though vaccines may have some side effects, they have saved many lives as everyone already knows. They prevent many types of diseases and stop the spread of others. Just image having to send your children to school that’s filled with other children carrying diseases and viruses. Viruses such as small pox, measles, and mumps that could invade your child’s body which in most circumstances will then be brought home and spread to other family members. Therefore, every child in America needs to be vaccinated before beginning school because vaccines can prevent disease, save lives, and alleviate sick days at school. Firstly, many of these contagious diseases in children are preventable. Many of the viruses that cause diseases such as measles, mumps, or small pox are very dangerous. Sometimes the symptoms are very mild or not even noticed. While other times the symptoms can be severe, possibly even leaving a residual effect. For example, as everyone knows, if an adult male contracts mumps, this may cause sterility. Another example is polio, although preventable, once this disease is contracted it can lead to permanent muscle weakness. Once someone contracts one of these types of disease, it can possibly be fatal...
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...simple, hassle-free way to save money. Banks usually set a minimum balance to open and/or maintain these types of bank accounts. The benefit of a savings account over a checking account is that money in the account accrues interest. The downside is that the number of allowable transfers or withdrawals is limited. Money Market Account A money market account combines the benefits of a checking account and a savings account. You can withdraw funds from the account, and you benefit from a high interest rate. Like other types of bank accounts, money market accounts generally require a minimum balance to open and maintain the account. Some banks limit the number of transfers you can make with a money market account however. Certificate of Deposit (CD) A Certificate of Deposit offers bankers a way to save money for a specified term, with a specified interest rate. The more money you...
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...a Business The Partnership There are several pros and cons of the partnership as a form of ownership. These are discussed in the succeeding paragraphs. The pros will be discussed first. The first pro of partnership is the ability to combine resources. When partners join forces towards a common goal, they are able to compliment the weaknesses of one and enhance the strength of others. These resources can come in many forms. Very often, the individual or party with the knowledge or product might not have the capital funding to start the business. They can enter into a partnership with someone who can provide the needed finical resources. The second pro of partnership is the idea of shared risk. When partners start a business, the risk of failure and financial liability is divided and shared amongst owners. The amount or extent of liability of each owner varies with different partnerships. These guidelines are usually outlined by a predefined arrangement. The third pro of a general partnership is that they are easier to form than corporations. According to legalzoom.com, “Another benefit of general partnerships is their simplicity and flexibility. General partnerships are usually less expensive to form and require less paperwork and formalities than corporations, limited partnerships or limited liability partnerships.” The cons will now be discussed. The first con of partnership is the lack of complete “creative freedom...
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...Answers to Textbook Case – Dixon Audio Systems 1. Identify the pros and cons of a JIT relationship from a supplier’s point of view. A supplier such as D&S can obtain several benefits from establishing a JIT relationship with a buyer such as Dixon. Usually, such relationships are longer term, more cooperative, and with a small set of vendors. D&S will then have a more certain, steady demand for their product. They should also have more accurate forecasts further into the future. Besides these demand benefits, D&S could improve its production and distribution efficiency. Better knowledge of the size and timing of orders would allow them to plan operations more efficiently. As they are responsible for much of the ordering, they can better coordinate their operations with the order cycles. However, D&S does have some reasons to be concerned also.. The relationship shifts supply responsibility to D&S. The guaranteed business would be at risk if D&S were to forecast or perform poorly. Further, the responsibility for placing orders in now a D&S paid employee. 2. Identify the pros and cons of a JIT relationship from a buyer’s point of view. A buyer, such as Dixon, can obtain many relationships from a JIT relationship with a supplier. Order timing becomes the responsibility of the vendor. Quality should improve and deliveries should become more reliable. Through better coordination, the supplier’s costs should improve, which may eventually be reflected in their...
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...Vera Goss EDU 225 Integrating Instructional Technology February 23, 2014 Integrating Instructional Technology Everyday teachers are faced with the task of integrating technology into their instruction. They want to make each and every lesson engaging as well as educational for their students. In the 21st century where technology rules, it is important to incorporate it as much as possible into whatever lesson they a teacher is teaching. In this paper, I will tell you how to integrate instruction technology into your classroom, give the pros and cons in using technology to facilitate learning and the difference between wired and wireless classrooms. The right technology has the ability to grab and hold the attention of children at any age. There are several ways to integrate instructional technology into the classroom. One way to integrate technology in the lesson is by using the SMARTBOARD. The SMARTBOARD gives a teacher access to the internet with a wide range of text, graphics, audios, videos and animation (p.242). It is also a tool that students can interact with. The SMARTBOARD has taken the 21st classroom to a whole new level. In the past and probably still present in some places today, the chalk board or dry erase boards are still being used. The smell from the markers is not good for all students and the chalkboards are very messy. The SMARTBOARDS are clean and there are no strong smells. The only down side to a SMARTBOARD is that the teacher will...
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