What is the latest technology to be used in a mobile phone that involves the use of cable replacement to pass on information between devices and to communicate between disparate sets of computer peripherals' (Bluetooth Wireless Technology) It is the new Bluetooth' that was originally launched by L.M.Ericsson to integrate a telephone with other Internet devices, (Mobile Computing: Bluetooth Technology) and is being developed by PalmSource, the Company that developed the first infrared port for the Palm handheld computer, which enabled users to beam' information from one source to another with ease and speed. Whereas the Palm handheld device has to be essentially pointed at the device that is receiving information, the Bluetooth enables devices to remain in their original direction; they do not have to point at one another. Furthermore, the distance between the devices can be large, and the speed a

The purpose of this paper is to explore the reasons why unsound financial planning can result in litigation, compliance violations and ethics dilemmas. The success or failure of a business is dependent upon the soundness of the financial plan set forth by the business. Failure to institute a sound financial plan can result in costly results in the area of litigations as well as violations of compliance and ethical rules.

After the Japanese economic boom of the 1970s, many American companies imitated many Japanese management methods, often in ways that challenged union control. The idea developed that the Japanese did not have labor unions in the way American companies do. Actually, Japanese labor unions do exist and have an important role in the industrial life of the country, though the nature of these unions may differ from what is found in the United States. Actually, Japan has more than 65,000 labor unions, but only one-fifth of the labor force belongs to a union. Most of these unions are organized not as addressing an industry-wide job specialty as would be true in America but as enterprise unions whose membership is restricted to regular, full-time employees working in a single company and its affiliates. These unions are embedded in larger organizations: "An individual company's enterprise union generally belongs to an industry-wide union federation, one example being Un'yu Roren (All Japan Fede

In today's globally dynamic and diverse environments, a growing number of firms are competing physically as well as electronically. A firm, like a hospital, where I work, is creating an e-marketing strategy under an overall marketing program. It is now a commonly known that e-commerce presents several opportunities as well as challenges for the hospitals (Conti and Warner,. 1994). E-commerce is allowing companies to bring products into new markets, shift existing distribution channels more efficiently and effectively (Cummings and Huse, 1989). Hospitals and other health-care facilities are using a niche market offering through e-commerce strategy. The use of e-commerce in hospitals allow segmentations through outsourcing many of the routines tasks internationallyâ€"for example reading of X-rays in many hospitals is done from radiologist employed in other countries. The use software and database solution allows hospital decision makers to identify where vari

An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is multi-module application software that helps a business manage the important parts of its business, including product planning, parts purchasing, maintaining inventories, interacting with suppliers, providing customer service, and tracking orders. ERP can also include application modules for the finance and human resources aspects of a business (ERP, TechTarget). Further, larger ERP suppliers also provide supply chain management, customer relationship management, and electronic commerce applications that are integrated with their ERP software packages. To assist with the decision to move from stove-pipe information systems to a more integrated ERP approach, the paper discusses the pros and cons of implementing ERP, major evaluation criteria for these systems and the leading suppliers worthy of consideration.

My philosophy of human resource management can be summed up in the following words. As a director of the human resources, my main aim is to manage the human resource asset for the company. Human Resources Management: One of the first tasks of human resources management is recruiting-- attracting and locating people of diverse backgrounds for accomplishing the organizational jobs. One of the steps in recruitment revolves around human resource planning, which focuses on attracting and retaining the best workers. Although traditionally human resources planning is usually initiated by the staff members, it is becoming increasingly clear that line managers need to take an active role in the planning process. It is because often a line manager can find the interests and attitudes of the candidate better than the staff members can. The scope of the Human Resource Department has broadened from providing training to facilitating learning throughout the organizatio

Although many individuals have some idea of just what the concept of "justice" means to them, one way of looking at the idea is that Justice is a means of controlling society and some of its aspects such that the "majority" remains safe. Of course, the way that this concept of justice is maintained in the United States is through the court system. In order for an efficient court system to function in the realm of criminal proceedings, it is crucial for the courts to be able and willing to prosecute offenders effectively. Without appropriate prosecution, justice cannot be achieved. Further, without appropriate and fair prosecution, both the innocent as well as the guilty can suffer. Of course, one of the most valued concepts within the collective psyche of the United States is the concept that "justice is blind." This means that justice should be the same for all, no matter their background, skin color, or creed. Not only does this conception of the n

While there are some physicists who believe that black holes do not exist, there is much data to support otherwise. In fact, much evidence seems to support the existence of black holes. For example, NASA's Hubble Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory seem to have discovered "direct evidence' (NASA 2001) of one characteristic of a black hole. This characteristic is the area that surrounds black holes, which emits very little energy. Michael Garcia states, "By detecting very little energy from these black hole candidates, we have new proof that event horizons exist" (NASA). Furthermore, astronomers have also detected sound waves coming from what they believe to be a black home in the Perseus galaxy cluster. (Discovery 2003) Astronomers have long known that gravity in black holes pulls matter toward them, with matter accelerating the closer it comes to the black hole.

There are many different e-business models in use in the world today, and each has its own unique benefits. Since different businesses require different strategies for audience targeting, sales, and marketing, each business must evaluate each model, and determine which is best for their purpose. This paper will assess three types of e-business models, those of B2C (business to consumer), e-government, and nonprofit. In order to present each model effectively, this paper will examine an example of each business model, and compare the three types in terms of audience, offerings, features, marketing, and benefits.

The paper shall firstly deal with a review of the film Bowling for Columbine' and its connection to the topic of the paper the suffering of the innocent in Iraq'. Next we shall deal with a the solution to the problem of fondness for guns of the Americans; How have the Iraqis suffered because of USA's obsession for power and the ongoing War on Iraq and How have the economic sanctions imposed by America affected Iraqis. Next the discussion shall focus on the atrocities committed on Iraqis in the name of War and the physical and mental hardships and after effects of War faced by the men and the women and the children of Iraq. Finally the paper shall focus on the suffering of innocent Iraqis even today and what is being done by various Help Organizations to alleviate this suffering.

The Fall of the Roman Empire' is an enduring subject of interest among historians and students alike and one that has sparked more passionate debates than many contemporary issues. The reason behind this is simply the web of enigma and intrigue that surrounds Roman Empire and its downfall. Part of this mystery has been created by the contradictory accounts of the fall given by various historians. It appears that every new book on the subject leaves the reader with more questions than answers and it is for this reason fall of this glorious empire and civilization remain forever shrouded in mystery. Arther Ferrill's book on Roman Empire's shocking disintegration is a scholarly account of the fall' that many would find interesting because of its readability and its clear thesis. Unlike Edward Gibbon who made millions agree with his conclusion that Roman Empire died because of "the triumph of barbarism and religion", Ferrill maintains that military weaknesses and blunders

Although many in the United States are used to retail shopping, whether in malls or smaller, individual establishments, few are aware that the experience and cultural customs surrounding retail shopping in other parts of the world can be quite different. Two excellent examples that contrast sharply with the shopping culture found in the United States exist in Japan and the Arab Middle East. American shoppers are a pretty independent bunch. Except in the most exclusive or high-end retail shops (think Rodeo drive), most American shoppers prefer to be "left alone" to peruse their shopping choices in blissful privacy. Indeed, this reality is best represented in the mass- retail outlets most common in "middle-America," including the Wal-Marts, Targets, K-Marts and Costco's of the world. Here, the entire concept is independent shopping, free from the hovering "can I help you find something special'" questions that most annoy the American shopper. However, despit

Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" tells the story of a sailor who offended the powers of nature. In a dream, he comes to understand the nature of his sin, and he shares his insights with a stranger, a man on his way to a wedding. This poem was written at the end of the 18th century, at the beginning of the industrial revolution. Coleridge's story encourages a respect for all forms of life, and descr

Even a teacher's potential first reaction to the phrase "broke the rules of war" in the chart about depth and breath in education might be, "oh I know what that means"â€"a state violated a treaty or a ceasefire, perhaps. (Wiggins & McTighe, 2000, p. 102, Figure 7.2) However, the innate absurdity of the phrase in the example, highlighted by stressing the construction of the phrase in a chart, rather than tucking it into the middle a paragraph, suggests that by giving the assignment about uncovering the connotative and denotative meanings in such a phrase as "broke the rules of war" can also be a pedagogical toolâ€"for one's students as well as one's self as a citizen and as a teacher. (Wiggins & McTighe, 2000, p. 103- 104) Another, similar verbal "uncoverage" idea for a unit devoted to a state content standard or competency regarding mastery of language and vocabulary in social studies could be the phrase of "

To effectively make decisions, one should always use the nine-step decision-making process. First, one must identify the problem at hand. They must then define the criteria, goals and objectives they wish to achieve, and then evaluate the effect of the problem. Next, one must identify the cause of the problem and then frame alternatives. An evaluation should then be done on the impact of these alternatives, and an alternative should be selected. The process is not complete at the selection of a solution, however. One must then measure the impacts of the decision, as well as implement the decision. This paper will utilize these steps to come to a decision regarding a micromanaging CEO that is effective the efficacy and efficiency of an organization.

It was in the 11th century that the Chinese became more aware of social and political issues of the time. Quite a lot of time and energy and money were spent in holding meetings and distributing pamphlets to one and all, and people of the time devoured this information avidly. This was the period of the dynasty of Song, and the reformer was the great Wang-Ngan- Che. This leader purported to use his almost unlimited powers, especially during the reign of Chen-tsoung, to inculcate the feeling of reform among the people, especially among the partisans. His ideas of reform were met with great approval and enthusiasm among both friends and enemies. The main theme of his reform were that one must be able to enjoy the best of all material benefits by producing them, and therefore become all the happier for the enjoyment of the comforts thus produced. Wang-Ngan-Che strongly believed that the state should love all her people equally and

Education in the United States will need to become significantly more multicultural if it is to meet the needs of its student base, according to reported statistics and results of studies. Such curriculum changes will be required for children at all educational levels, from those in general classes to those in exceptional or gifted programs. Over the next 50 years, the country's Latino and Asian populations are expected to triple, reports the U.S. Census Bureau. The white, non-Latino population will drop to just 50.1 percent by 2050-- the lowest in the nation's history. The African-American population is projected to rise from 35.8 million to 61.4 million in 2050, or an increase of about 71 percent. At the same time, the world is becoming considerably more global in economic, political, social and technological spheres. These factors, alone, will necessitate a change in the now standardized Anglo-American curriculum. Studies report a number of other reasons in

The process of dealing with conflict in management is a complex one. This is especially true when the conflict arises out of the need to make an important decision. Indeed, some assert that the core responsibility of any good manager is his or her ability to make good decisions in the midst of pressure and difficulty. One of the best methods with which any good manager can accomplish this, rather daunting task, is to utilize a decision making scheme in which a logical "stair step" approach is used. There is little doubt that, although good managers are imbibed with a certain amount of authority in the workplace, that authority involves significant responsibility for competent decision making. In fact, the decisions managers make can "make or break" the effectiveness of the manager, him or herself, as well as the business as a whole. For this reason, it is extremely useful to remove the emotional component from the decision making process as much as possibl

Sleep deprivation among patients in ICU is a prominent problem in health care today. This could lead to further physiological and psychological problems such as delirium, in extreme cases. The cause of this is the stress associated with the critical conditions necessitating admission to the intensive care unit (Roberts, 2000). A further problem associated with this is that health care workers at times misdiagnose and misperceive the condition as less dangerous than is in fact the case. It is therefore clear that the problem of sleep deprivation needs to be analyzed for its nature and its causes. There is a lack of such analysis, mainly as a result of advanced technology taking priority over the functionality of the patients themselves (Johnson 2000). The human element is thus neglected in favor of treating the illness as an isolated problem (Roberts, 2000). Nursing models such as those created by Neuman, Roy and Johnson can be useful in bringing back the conce

Some United States manufacturing corporations have come under criticism for paying little attention to anything except their bottom line. They are perceived as ignoring any environmental impact they may have. Some have described the corporate attitude as a "frontier mindset" as if the Earth's supplies of raw materials is infinite and as if nothing humans do can ever have a negative impact on the environment (Gardner & Sampat, PAGE). In addition, many people feel that some corporations could do more to work for the general social welfare. One major American corporation, The Xerox Corp., stands out as a corporate role model in both areas. They have worked aggressively to minimize the impact their products have on the environment and have actively worked to encourage their employees to be socially active. As Gardner and Sampat (PAGE) say, "An extraterrestrial observer of the earth might conclude that the conversion of raw materials to waste is a major purpose

The Islamic civilization has been considered by any to be one of the greatest civilizations to survive. It is an excellent example of how a society can be influenced by ancient cultures and cosmopolitan ideas at the same time. The post-classical Arab world in the seventh century was known for its greatness but it also experienced rough times. Because the region had long been governed by Roman and Persian empires, the Arab society did not experience a stable political system. Individuals were members of small groups, or tribes, and this type of social structure in the Arab world was the foundation for an unstable economy. The Islamic culture was primarily influenced with the emergence of Muhammad. Muhammad was a very spiritual man who began teaching Islam in Mecca, a popular Arabian city. He was extremely dissatisfied with what religions offered people and declared that God called him to change how most Arabians believed. He claimed that Gabriel, a messenger of

The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the topic of social security. Specifically, it will discuss the reasons the country should privatize social security. The privatization of America's Social Security system has been hotly debated for years. Privatization is one of those issues that no one seems to be able to agree on, and everyone loves to debate. Why is privatization such a hot issue, and why are so many people against it'

Human Resources are essential to any enterprise because it allows for training and development of employees. According to an article found in the Journal of Business Management, human resources are essential to maintaining the competitive advantage. The article also explains, "human resources (defined as the total pool of human capital under the control of the firm) have the highest probability (among all resources) of being the source of sustained competitive advantage for the firm. This is because human resources are more likely than other resources to be inimitable and non-substitutable, as well as being valuable and rare (Wright, McMahan & McWilliams, 1994)." (Fleet et al 2001) Indeed, human resources are vital to the success of any firm. Accounting Systems Accounting

The article under review in this paper discusses the findings of a research conducted to explore the relationship between organizational strategy, reward practices and firm performance. Based on the hypothesis that certain reward practices, which logically complement a specific organizational strategy, will lead to higher employee motivation and thereby stronger organizational performance, this article presents the findings of an initial exploratory study (Allen & Helms, 2002).

The emergence of the 20th century gave way to the development of high mass consumption of media goods and services, which occurred due to the proliferation of advertising and increased manufacturing of commercial goods in the market. The advent of high mass consumption furthered with the development of information technology, where computers and the Internet paved the way for the "globalization" and easier and faster transmission of information suitable for mass consumption. Throughout history, American popular culture is determined mainly through its entertainment industry. The need to advertise for surplus goods by manufacturing companies allowed for the growth of the country's entertainment industry, which in turn, dominated American culture and society. Thus, Americans have inevitably been linked to enter