Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

This 3-page paper answers the question of whether the government system favors larger or smaller businesses. The answer is smaller businesses and the paper discusses why this is the case. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper considers what the Malaysian company KTSB might do about the threat from U.S. companies to have them subjected to antidumping regulations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper examining the changing economic and development situation in the Balkan region of Europe and a specific nongovernment organization's (NGO) role in current and future development. The NGO is the Green Balkans, headquartered in Bulgaria but with intense interest in the entire Balkan peninsula. Green Balkans is ideally positioned to ...

A 6 page paper assessing the statement, "Strict government regulations are necessary to make companies behave ethically." The bottom line on ethical corporate behavior as it relates to government regulation is that the government provides impetus for change and often establishes minimum standards. The private sector extends those standards. Government does not ...

This 3 page paper lists six functions of a Human Relations department in the order they should be implemented to assure the agency will run effectively.

This 22 page paper provides an overview of the environmental, economic and social impacts of poor quality waste management operations. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 30 page paper examining the function of various types of risk management in corporate and military settings. Though the activities associated with the practice of risk management are the same regardless of the environment in which risk assessment is accomplished, approach to and use of the information can vary significantly between corporate and ...

A 5 page book review of Douglas Yates' The Politics of Management. The writer briefly discusses Yates' career and the historical context of the book before offering an overview of its organization and content. The writer finds this text to be insightful and exemplary in its field. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

7 pages in length. Enclosed please find the completed report that addresses a serious and ongoing issue of military unpreparedness where army combat is concerned. Faulty leadership resides at the crux of the problem, a reality that not only compromises the fundamental objectives of these military missions but also jeopardizes the very foundation ...

A 4 page paper that discusses the Operation Area Handbook - Management as found in the 2006 edition of the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) Guidelines for the state of California. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page paper discussing some of the ongoing problems of the ARC and how other management styles and approaches to organizational communication could improve conditions and operation. Clearly the workforce is committed to the ARC and what it does, even if they are less than pleased with ARC's overall culture and the distance ...

A 4 page paper discussing general supply chain needs for the U.S. Army. Though the principles of supply chain management are the same for both corporate and military models, there are significant differences that directly affect supply chain management. Military supply chain management requires the addition of these other needs and influencers. ...

This 4 page paper discusses ways in which the Army manages its huge and complex logistics system; i.e., it’s inventory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses how the lessons of Vietnam, especially in a world no longer dominated by the Cold War but in which the forces of nationalism and social revolution remain very powerful, speak to the perpetual need for political power, no matter how much of a strain that might be ...

This 7 page paper considers the extent to which key social structures in the post-war UK distributed power and wealth unequally. This paper then goes on to consider the implications for social agencies and the way in which inequalities have changed the structure and formation of identity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Colorado's Resistance to the "Federal Noxious Weed Act" A 5 page overview of the issues surrounding the supremacy of federal law in areas of environmental regulation. Specifically addresses federal rights in regard to the control of noxious weeds, as addressed in the 1975 "Federal Noxious Weed Act", an Act which is resented by ...

A 6 page research paper that examines the evolution of the US presidency to its present state of power. The writer argues that, despite this development, the checks and balances of the Constitution still work and the evolution of the presidency has been, for the most part, a positive adaptation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper defines Waltz's theory of Structural Realism, what it is how it works and the component aspects of the theory. The writer then considers how this may be seen in terms of power transition, and hegemonic stability, before considering the role of ethics and the state. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 4 page paper considers what the U.S. policy might be if Iran becomes a nuclear power. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing the shortcomings of a constitution alone in guiding the direction of a nation. The paper is based on Anthony DeJasy's observation of a constitution as a "chastity belt" for government, for which government holds the key. The paper concludes that the Constitution we have would suffice nicely in ...

This 6 page report discusses VanDeMark’s 1991 book that tells about the decisions and actions that increased American involvement in the Vietnam war between 1964 and 1968. VanDeMark shows how Johnson’s advisors were undeniably “hawks” who were determined to increase U.S. involvement in the tiny Southeast Asian nation to “prevent” the communists from gaining any ...

This 11 page paper looks at the results of the October 21974 election where the Labour party took power with a minority government in the United Kingdom. The paper examines the results of this election and then looks at the parties who fought the election and the issues that surrounded it. The bibliography cites 8 ...

A 5 page discussion of the political views of these three founding fathers. Suggests that a debate between Washington, in particular, and modern day political scientists would reveal many differences. Although admittedly our government has become considerably more complex over time, Washington would undoubtedly still hold to his viewpoints of limited government powers ...

This 5 page paper discusses psychological reasons for President Clinton's behaviors. Sexual compulsion, coercive use of power and denial of reality are the issues discussed. Also, a profile is drawn from the law enforcement system. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

3 pages in length. Political anthropology, which defines political system structure from the perspective of a combination of societies both simple and complex, reflects the way in which man is better able to understand how and why certain communities reflect divergent power and social structure from others. No bibliography.