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of Economics and Business Abstracts - 2003 The Need for a Mutually Acceptable Preliminary Consultation Process in the Area of United States-Native American Governmental Relations Matthew King Advisor: Thomas Cavenagh, Business Admin. Although the days defined by the "Trail of Tears" and Wounded
Knee are in the past, the days of American-tribal interaction are far
from over. Issues such as casinos and land rights, as well as issues of
sovereignty and tradition, are now at the forefront of American-tribal
dealings. This paper explores the various legal aspects intertwined with
the inevitable disputes that arise when American and Native American\\'s
ideas of tradition and justice come into conflict. This paper also analyzes
the various American statutes and court decisions governing American-tribal
relations. Finally, a policy must be adopted that satisfies not only the
American government, but tribal leaders as well. Both sides need to develop
a system that promotes preliminary collaboration in matters that affect
both parties. It is proposed that both sides utilize a process similar
to mediation to resolve all conflicts prior to official government action
being taken on either side. Education of Economics as a Central Aspect of the Development
of the Free Market in Russian Federation This research project investigates economic education in the Russian Federation, a newcomer to the global market. In order to determine how such countries face the challenges posed by other rapidly evolving, competitive, and mobile countries, it is crucial to analyze the way economics is taught because it reflects the society’s current state of mind, and plots the short-term and long-term course of the nation. It affects the thinking of future economists, businessmen, and policy-makers by shaping their views on both domestic and global economy. The data was gathered during a December 2002 visit to Russian universities, located in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Novosibirsk. Thirty structured interviews with professors, students, and businessmen accumulate both qualitative and quantitative information. The topics studied were the quality of education, the students’ attitude, the perception of the applicability of academic knowledge in the real world, and the practical impact of the economics education.
The research I would like to present centers around Robert Mugabe and how he is killing his country. I would like to show my audience how cruel living in another country can be by using Zimbabwe as a case study. I researched different books, articles, magazines, and websites, and corresponded with people who have first hand knowledge about the terrors in the country. I found that this is indeed a country ravaged by fraudulent leadership and mass hopelessness.
Currently Riviana Pozuelo, S.A. is the only cookie and cracker manufacturer in Central America and one of two at the Latin American level. Operating in a third world country, Riviana Pozuelo, S.A. began operations in 1968 and has taken steps to compete multi-nationally. Presently, it exports its products to 10 different countries and includes the United States of America. Through an intensive eight-week internship, data were gathered on the internal operations and practices. The data were used to determine the thoroughness of Pozuelo’s ability to implement the guidelines stated in the ISO-9000 and instituting Good Manufacturing Practices. This study investigates the intricate balance between Costa Rican norms and the success in fulfilling the requirements of ISO-9000 and GMP’s polices with the interrelationship of the human resource department.
By surveying students at four-year colleges and universities throughout Illinois, I want to determine whether employment, both on- and off-campus, has a significant impact on undergraduate GPA. Each year the number of undergraduates employed while enrolled in school increases. No study has examined the direct impact of this on GPA, and by extension, degree completion. While previous studies are significant in demonstrating the decreased involvement and campus connection working has on undergraduates, the impact of employment on college GPA is still undetermined. I have developed a survey that was distributed to students from 6 colleges and universities throughout Illinois. I will be using regression analysis to determine the effect of college employment on GPA, holding other factors that would affect GPA constant. I predict employment will have a negative effect on college GPA. The data has been collected and is currently being processed.
The research team designed a survey that would help to determine how North Central College’s radio station, WONC/FM89, could better serve the campus community. The team conducted exploratory research by collecting 250 surveys. Overall, the students responded that they listen to 94.7, 103.5, 96.3, and 101.1 more often than other stations. Based on this information, the researchers could conclude that the students generally like the music played on WONC but would like to hear more music similar to that played on the above stations. The data explained that 52% of the respondents would like to hear Alternative Rock and 43.2% would like to hear Classic Rock played on FM 89. Considering WONC’s rock format, these statistics showed that students were seemingly unaware of the music played on the radio station. The research produced additional results that the team used to make recommendations to WONC.
The months since the Enron, WorldCom and other financial fiascos have been tumultuous ones that have called into question the process of creating financial statements and the reliability of these statements. Uncertain about the credibility of reported numbers, investors have been wary and the accounting profession has come under fire. This study was comprised of research from accounting journals, business magazines, accounting laws and regulations, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the Big 5 Accounting Firms’ websites. The research showed that several groups have taken larger roles and/or have a vested interest in the reliability of financial statements and that the groups are continually changing the way financial statements are structured. This poster details the responses to these events by three groups: government, investors/analysts, and the accounting profession. The poster also summarizes how the actions of these groups might impact financial reporting now and in the future.
The Naperville Humane Society (NHS) is a private, non-profit organization providing shelter for homeless and unwanted dogs and cats. Market research was conducted to examine the awareness of the NHS in Naperville and the surrounding communities. The purpose of the research is to help give the NHS a better understanding of the environment in which they operate and aid them in any future decisions that need to be made about programs, services, and/or donations. A questionnaire was designed to submit to random respondents from the Naperville Humane Society's service area. Once collected the data was tabulated and analyzed through frequency distributions and cross tabulations. Conclusions from the research project clearly show that the NHS has made itself an established part of the community. Unfortunately the sample population was not familiar with programs and services offered by the NHS.
This research project was implemented to analyze results for a privately owned retail bookshop located in Naperville, IL. The client specifically wanted results about a program that Anderson’s has partnered with. The program is called the “Naperville Reads” and in conjunction with Anderson’s Bookshops, this program was designed to encourage people to actively read. The research team designed a questionnaire that was utilized to obtain knowledge about when and where attendants heard about the Program. With a sample size of 115 people, results were tabulated and displayed that in-store flyers were the best means to promote the program with Naperville residents as the major participants. There were limitations such as time, limited sample size and respondent error. The recommendations for Anderson’s Bookshops were to utilize other means of advertisement as well as to continue to conduct research about the demographics of their customers and their needs.
Market Research was conducted for a privately owned dry cleaner business called, Signature Cleaners. Their owners, Steve & Grace Hirmer, wanted to discover whether or not their new invention, an innovative stain removing device, would be utilized by individuals who stained their clothing. The research team took this into account by surveying 180 people who wore clothes that were mainly dry clean only like individuals in the business profession, and people that dry cleaned their clothes primarily at Signature Cleaners. The results were then tabulated using SPSS, and then turned into graphs for display purposes. With the results garnered from the teams research, The Hirmers were then able to make managerial decisions as to where and how to market their stain-removing device. Market Research for DuPage Children's Museum Market research was completed for the DuPage Children’s Museum
to The research took place at the Museum; the team collected surveys From 180 surveys, various results were concluded. The team
Research has indicated that young students can learn more efficiently when they interact with one another to express ideas and interpret language symbols and structures. Interaction such as written communication, especially on the cross-cultural level, can further enhance the learning environment and foster a cultural understanding of the participants (Ralph, 290). This study focuses on cross-age pen pal partnerships between elementary students in the United States, South America, and the Falkland Islands. After visiting each classroom to encourage the communication process, the children and teachers began their pen pal correspondence. Following several months of exchanges, the classrooms then accessed how the activity affected the participants' learning experience and cross-cultural understanding. Results indicated that these exchanges improved language proficiency, increased learning motivation, and enhanced cultural awareness. |
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