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A 2.5 page paper which presents a first-person narrative account on how the personal computer (the convenient, time-saving modern device) is more trouble than it’s worth. No sources are used.

A 3 page essay that analyses two primary documents from the Dreyfus affair, Emile Zola's letter "J'Accuse" and Comtesse de Martel de Janville's account of Zola's defamation trial. Based on these documents, the writer argues that that there were two contradictory definitions of French nationalism opposing each other over the volatile Dreyfus affair: a republican nationalism that emphasized honor and justice and an ethnic nationalism that sought to fanatically defend the "purity" of France through whatever means possible. No additional sources cited.

This 10 page paper considers the factors that create and maintain incentive structures for firms to indulge creative accounting along with the incentive structures for key users to ignore the creativity. The writer identifies the opaqueness and weak governance combination that lead to these problems. Italian company Parmalat is used as an example, references are also made to Enron. The bibliography cites 20 sources.

A 5 page essay that critiques an article which details the research study conducted by Meyer (1995). In this article, Meyer states that his research goal is to demonstrate how organizational culture, via narratives obtained from members of that organization, can be used to better comprehend points of harmony and conflict within a specific organization (1995). This critique of Meyer's study seeks to evaluate his account of his research and argues that his research protocol provides a useful tool for enhancing organizational communication, but that it does possess certain limitations because it does not consider its topic in greater depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6-page paper focuses on the pros and cons of the FASB's controversial Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, which would require that corporations report their stock options as expenses, rather than in footnotes of financial statements. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper argues that the stock market has been inadequately regulated which accounts for the present problems and scandals. The paper further asserts that regulation may not be necessary anyway as it is only for the protection of the masses. Should the market be something for the less than savvy gambler? This philosophic question is examined. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 16 page paper considers these two well known and comparable apparel companies. After looking at their background both companies accounts for the years 2001 and 2002 are analyzed using horizontal and vertical analysis and the use of ratios. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

An 11 page paper presenting a proposed costing system for a fast food restaurant. The paper is a management accounting exercise determining the profitability of a single menu choice. Includes 7 tables. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An analysis of Tharoor's article on the concept of universal human rights, in which he compares the idea of universality with the need to take into account the variations in cultural ideologies when assessing how human rights should be defined. Bibliography lists 1 source

A 3 page paper answering 3 essay questions: 1. What do you think accounted for the dramatic success of GE’s promotion program in gaining distributor selling support? 2. What differences and similarities do you see between domestic marketing and international marketing at Encyclopedia Britannica Inc.? 3. Is the Internet channel the ideal means for sustaining Dell’s strategy of made-to-order computers and direct sales to customers? Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer compares approaches between the two authors by illustrating that when discussing the significance of this comparison, what it teaches, why anyone should care about it and what it tells about history, it is important to expound upon 1) the important role history plays in mankind's overall understanding of himself and how that understanding is sometimes based upon more of personal perception than accounts of reality and 2) how science has served to virtually reconstruct man's existence in every way. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page review of Creighton’s seminal work. Creighton (1956) manages to produce a highly readable account not only of the facts surrounding the historical development of the St. Lawrence area, he also incorporates the attitudes and positions of specific stakeholder groups to contribute a new perspective on the reasons underlying the importance of the St. Lawrence to the economic development of 19th century Canada. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5-page paper discusses basic accounting terms including entity, cost, materiality and substance over form, then answers questions as to feasibility of these concepts to firms. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at a case provided by the student where the investment assessment is being undertaken using the accounting rate of return. The paper explains why the discounted cash flow would be a better tool for appraising investments, the advantages and difficulties using it and how it may impact on future shareholders. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses those characteristics inherent in successful leaders based on the theories of Lussier and Achua. Personal account exampled utilizing Lussier Achua theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page account of the international mistrust which characterized this period of North American history. Fault can be attributed not just to Canada but to the U.S. as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper answers four questions. Firstly, the paper looks at the three main tools that the Federal Reserve may use to control the money supply in the US. The second question is the shortest, and shows how the reserve balance on T-accounts is calculated. The third question outlines the variables that impact on the demand for money, and the last question looks at expansionary monetary and fiscal policies, what they are and how they operates and then uses the IS-LM model to illustrate the effects. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which critiques and summarizes the controversial 2004 firsthand account of how America’s leaders are handling terrorism by a one-time National Security Council insider. No additional sources are used.

This 12 page paper examines this important movement that began a struggle for the Korean people. Information about reaction to Japan's brutality during the period is also relayed. One first hand account of events is included. Events leading up to the movement, and what would occur shortly afterwards, are noted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 16 page paper is a financial performance evaluation of Toys R Us. The paper gives some history to the company, considers the industry performance and company plans before conducting a financial analysis of the company's performance of the 2001 – 2004 annual accounts. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 9 page paper reviewing the congressional testimony of Barbara Bovbjerg of the Government Accounting Office (GAO) in 2001 regarding Social Security's future, followed by review of Singapore's approach to the same problem. The paper recommends at least partial privatization of Social Security, using Singapore as a model. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper cpnsiders how the case of Barber v Somerset County Council(2004) the House of Lords may have failed to take adequate account of the realities of modern work and of the changes in the typical workplace over the last thirty years. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 13-page paper discusses the question of whether accountants will be able to prevent a future Enron (U.S.) or HIH (Australia) accounting scandal, due to the fact that their education and philosophy is that of numbers, rather than ethical behavior. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper provides a first person account about how insulin figures into one's life. It is written from the perspective of a Juvenile diabetic. Some information about diabetes and new research in the field is relayed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the following question. What is meant by a 'social accent'? How far can recent changes in RP itself or changes in attitudes towards RP be accounted for by changes in society? The bibliography cites 4 sources.