629 words

Resolving ethical dilemmas through personal moral values and truth

Major message: What is the major message of the chapter? One of the most difficult dilemmas anyone can face is a "right vs. right" conflict. This is a conflict in which the individual must choose between two potentially beneficial outcomes and weigh the costs and benefits of both.

~4 min read

View paper →

2,221 words

For-profit versus non-profit healthcare providers and patient outcomes

Within this section, there will be an exploration of the monetary side of healthcare. In the United States, there is a fairly diverse mix of for-profit and non-profit endeavors but the former seems to dominate the latter in many respects.

~12 min read

View paper →

1,635 words

Monsanto v. Bowman: patent exhaustion and genetically modified seeds

United States Patent and Trademark Office granted a patent to the Monsanto Company for its genetically modified seeds in 1994, and in 2006, the company developed a soybean that was resistant to glyphosate-based herbicides, including those that they sell directly to farmers.

~9 min read

View paper →

2,029 words

General Electric's diversity policy and workplace equality initiatives

GE commits itself to active achievement of diversity for enhancing the firm's performance through recognition and utilization of the diverse talents and skills of its directors, managers, and staff members.

~11 min read

View paper →

2,078 words

Melbourne's ParkIT system: in-ground sensors and digital technology

Citizens of Melbourne, Australia have recognized for years that parking in a crowded lot or garage is constantly a pain and often consist of driving around in circles for an hour irritating in finding that one open spot that will make their day.

~11 min read

View paper →

2,956 words

Cross-cultural management skills for hotel management in Central America

The impact of technology and the increase of international travel and exploration, the global environment has provided a landscape that depends on the knowledge of other culture.

~15 min read

View paper →

981 words

Evolution of risk management in finance from World War II to derivatives

The historical development of risk management grew out of the need for investors to insure their investments and to hedge against overexposure/risk.

~5 min read

View paper →

1,559 words

Corruption and public planning in the Florida Department of Children and Families

The Florida DCF (Department of Children and Families) provides social services for families, children, refugees, adults, human trafficking victims, elderly people, disabled and homeless community.

~8 min read

View paper →

1,636 words

Corporate social responsibility and organizational long-term sustainability

Social responsibility refers to the usage of a balanced organizational approach in addressing corporate aspects of social, environmental, and economic issues in a manner that endeavors to benefit not only the organization, but also individuals, populations, and the whole of society (SECO, 2004).

~9 min read

View paper →

945 words

Government intervention and the limits of negative liberty

The role of government in regulating the behaviors and activities of certain people and/or in certain situations is not generally questioned by most people. On the same note, the right of people to generally live their lives and be left alone is also presumed to be true in many to most cases.

~5 min read

View paper →