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Introduction to Organizational Behavior, 2008.
A case study of the relationship between company policy and staff satisfaction, relationship and motivation.
2,189 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 111.95
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This paper is a case study addressing the problems existing between the John Highfield Company and the Human Resources Strategies branch.The paper discusses the problems of job satisfaction, the opportunities to progress and advancement within the company. The paper comments on the interrelationship problems that occur between staff at a supervisory level and staff working at subordinate levels. The paper further highlights the interpersonal skills or lack thereof that is responsible for many of the problems of staff dissatisfaction. The paper concludes that in a dysfunctional organization it is probable that the organization will record a high staff turnover due to the absence of staff motivation.
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"Assessing the situation within the John Highfield Company's Furniture and Appliances department, it is immediately evident that Mr. Broadbent's abysmal interpersonal skills are contributing mightily the problems confronting the department. According to our course notes, one common hypothesis among those who study organizational behavior is that "satisfaction causes performance"; in short, a considerate, humane management style will foster job satisfaction and this will, in turn, spark increased performance among subordinates. Broadbent's management style is clearly not benevolent or engaging and several of those under his supervision are actively weighing a career change. Worse yet, they have ceased to care deeply about the company's well-being, and are calling in sick at a conspicuously high rate. Even more damaging still for the John Highland Company, four of the ten employees (veteran employees with plenty of knowledge) are going to quit at the same time - right before the Christmas season when they are needed the most. Suffice it to say, the department could be looking at a catastrophic state of affairs that could have been avoided if Mr. Broadbent had leavened his management style with a considerate approach. Instead, he has permitted the organizational culture within his department to deteriorate to the point where his own termination is now a distinct possibility. "
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Early American Film History, 2008.
An overview of the history of the American film industry from the late 1890s to the 1920s.
1,848 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 96.95
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This paper discusses how American cinema from 1896 and thereafter really has its roots in Thomas Edison's early inventions relating to film projectors. The paper then takes a look at the development of early film and cinematography throughout the 1880s and 1890s, starting from the invention of the kinetophonograph. It also tracks the history of films beginning with the first motion picture called "Monkeyshines", filmed in 1891, through the building of the first film studio and movie theaters. In addition, the paper discusses how, by the 1920s, American film and cinematography seemed to mature as an industry and how the technology had advanced to such a degree that producers and directors could shift their attention from the technology to the actual making of a film and directing of the storylines.
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"The development of cinema into an art form in its early years is inextricably related to the development and advances associated with the film technology itself. Eventually the dominance of the East coast film companies which had advanced various film projection technologies in tandem with film production such as Edison's own Edison Company and the American Mutoscope Company among others, gave way to film production companies which began to concentrate solely on film production rather than on the technology development as well as film production. This shift in focus from the film projector itself to actual film production began in earnest in the US with the work of Edwin Porter who is known as the father of the story film (Bordwell 57)."
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Nokia's Marketing Plan, 2008.
This paper examines Nokia's past and present marketing strategies.
819 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 47.95
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The paper looks at Nokia's basic philosophy and mission statement. The paper discusses the company's past marketing successes and offers a review of Nokia's marketing mix. The paper then provides a summary of Nokia's promotional strategy.
Outline:
Business History and Operations
Business Concept and Mission Statement
Marketing History
Marketing Mix Review
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"Nokia is at the forefront of mobile technology and has over a century and a half of innovation with roots beginning as early as 1865. Mobile communications began in 1968 and Nokia is now the world's largest manufacturer of mobile telephones.
"The company also develops mobile WiMAX solutions, and sells its products to customers, retailers, distributors, and wholesalers. "It has its operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, China, the Asia-Pacific, North America, and Latin America. The company was founded in 1865 and is based in Espoo, Finland", (Yahoo Finance, n.d., para 2)."
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Leadership and Communication, 2008.
A critical review of L.H. Garner's book "Leadership in Human Services".
700 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 39.95
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The paper examines "Leadership in Human Services" by L.H. Garner, which discusses the importance of positive management in the success of the employee, the client and the company. The paper asserts that the main weakness of the book is the lack of interest in effective communication processes in organizations. The paper also shows how the book does not provide specific techniques to retain employees.
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"This paper will deconstruct L.H. Garner's book Leadership in Human Services and tie in the first chapter of Dilemmas in Human Services Management to the above reading. The importance of positive management in any business is vital to the success of the employee, the client and the company. Leadership should be synonymous with management, but as we all know it is not. It is easy to find people to hire and easy to find clients--the difficulty in management is retention--retention of the employee and the client."
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Affirmative Action and Wages, 2008.
An examination of affirmative action, wage inequality and wage differentials.
2,220 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 111.95
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This paper examines affirmative action and its impact upon the wage gap found among various groups. While the initiative has met with some success, it is evident that various groups continue to lag behind. The paper looks at the advances that have taken place in recent decades as well as at the areas - mostly in enforcing compliance - where it appears affirmative action is not eliminating workplace discrimination. The paper also suggests that corporate cultures need to change. Finally, it concludes by offering a solution to the enforcement issues plaguing affirmative action in America.
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"Interestingly, just as the different groups of women comprising the female population in America gain from affirmative action at a different rate when it comes to pay increases, some scholars argue that affirmative action really works best in industries that have a high incidence of federal contracts or in industries that, because of their high growth rates, invite more government reviews. In other industries, it appears as though the rate of compliance is not quite so high because the extent of government review and involvement is less significant (Walker, 2000). Evidently, the manner and degree of discrimination can only be sharply reduced through rigorous government oversight; simply having federal legislation in place is insufficient to reduce discrimination if those laws will not be strictly enforced. "
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Conflict in the Workplace, 2008.
A look at various facets of conflict within a work environment.
1,868 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 96.95
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The paper discusses three main views of organizational conflict: traditional, human relations and interactionist. The paper then looks at case studies that are based on dysfunctional conflict as opposed to functional conflict. The paper addresses issues related to implications of involvement, freedom of expression, bystanders and third parties, and creative conflict.
Outline:
Introduction
Background Information - What Is Conflict?
Analysis
Conclusion
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"The traditional view sees conflict as bad, and as such it should be avoided at all cost. With this view an organization is treated as a static entity, and the components of the organization are expected to fit perfectly, so that there is constant stability - hence conflict is inherently 'bad', and results in an actions that are contrary to the achievement of the organizational goals. With this view, conflict signifies that there is some process or procedure that is not clearly defined and the necessary action is to have further elaboration, and conflict is remedied by being structured away."
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Financing and Toyota's Current Recall Decision, 2008.
An analysis of the financing options for Toyota following the company's current recall decision.
1,206 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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This paper discusses financing within a firm or organization and the importance of its processes within the overall strategic development of financial management. The paper specifically discusses Toyota's current recall decision and analyzes a variety of options that are available to the company given its current need pertaining to a recall.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Financing Options
The Effectiveness of the Options Chosen: Financial Outlook
Conclusion
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"Financing is essentially to helping a company's strategic development and growth, as is clearly shown by Toyota. However, with projects or changes in strategic goals that require financial obligations from a corporation, then many options that fit the general financial position of the firm has to be examined. Options available are endless, however Toyota has to use the right combination to gain the needed capital while simultaneously dealing with the debt/equity balancing. Similarly, the financing techniques above are also chosen to ensure the optimal cash flow balance; which is enough to help with the daily cash flow needs, while not being excessive that results in a loss of opportunity interest. The overall composition of the paper was to clearly outline the options available to Toyota as they seek funding for the full cost of the recall at $925 million. The structure and method of each type is significantly different, but can be advantageous to Toyota as they seek funding."
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BMW: A Case Study, 2008.
A case study of BMW; their successes and strategic options.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 51.95
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The paper discusses BMW's re-branding marketing campaign and its shift to computer-aided design processes. The paper then reviews the success factors of its design strategies as well as the success factors of its primary competitors. The paper also presents a complete strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis and a competitor profile matrix as an appendix to the paper. Lastly, the paper examines initiatives to build on the company's strengths in relation to its competitors.
Outline:
Background
Strategic Options
Appendix
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"In the early 1990s BMW repositioned itself in the market in order to appeal to a wider demographic and to expand from a niche market in the US market to a broader consumer oriented market. This success during this era was based on its shift from a 72 month product design process to a 60 month design process (Thomke 8). Shortening the product design life-cycle allowed BMW to introduce a re-branding marketing campaign that shifted its conception from that of a status symbol of the young professional to that of a performance vehicle that emphasized driving pleasure and accomplished this largely through its design innovations that saw the company shift from a paper driven design process to a computer simulation design process (Thomke 2)."
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Rayovac to Spectrum Brands: Case Analysis, 2008.
A case study analysis of the strategies and diversification of the company, Rayovac (now known as Spectrum Brands).
849 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 49.95
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This paper discusses the establishment, development and current situation of the company, Spectrum Brands. It also discusses the company's initial strategies and its later diversification. In addition, the paper describes how Rayovac, or now Spectrum Brands, is well positioned to take advantage of the global market and economies of scale. The paper then looks briefly at the only major negative strategic attribute for Rayovac, which is its debt structure.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Strategies
Diversification
Global Market
Debt Structure
Overall Strategy
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"Strategically, Rayovac or now Spectrum Brands, is well positioned to take advantage of the global market and economies of scale. Because the company was already shifting its manufacturing to China, continued expansion into other industries that were doing the same offered the company an opportunity to diversify revenue streams and markets while developing complementary back office operations and infrastructure. Because of the shared retail distribution channels among its diversified product lines Rayovac can now leverage its product volumes to gain better terms from retailers. The only major negative strategic attribute for Rayovac is its debt structure that the company undertook to finance all of its acquisitions which is substantial 2 notes above $500m at 7.4% and 8.5% interest respectively and numerous other valued from 3 to several hundred million and comparable interest rates. Rayovac needs to reduce its overall debt load."
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Case Study: SISU Inc., Canada, 2008.
A case study that looks at the organizational design of SISU Inc.
1,645 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 86.95
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This paper paper reports on the organizational design of SISU Inc., a manufacturer of premium vitamins and supplements based in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. In particular, the paper shows how this company's organizational design and culture contributes to its competitiveness by optimizing customer satisfaction.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Strategy
Structure and Relevance of Structure
The Fulfillment Team
The Computer Software User Team
The Out of Stock Team
External Environment
Conclusion
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"This strategy is highly relevant as customer service is now recognized as a key factor that differentiates between those companies that fail and those that succeed. After all, customer satisfaction is one of the key factors in ensuring that companies do well. Without customers, there can be no organization. With enough satisfied customers, there can be a successful and competitive organization. Moreover, Jones (2000) points out that modern customers are more knowledgeable and demanding, and that therefore organizations need to shift from being "process-centered" to being "customer-centered"."
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Accounting Information Systems, 2008.
A look at the reduction of threats for accounting information systems.
1,932 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 99.95
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This paper looks at how sophisticated computer systems are a necessary cost that corporations are finding themselves faced with in order to maintain control and reliability of their computer systems. Without them accountants will be unable to appropriately balance and file reports. The paper discusses how, in order to reduce this, some corporations have put account managers in place to police their customers when checks are received and bills issued. This puts an additional level of checks and balances in place to try to eliminate inaccurate postings. The paper concludes that, although mistakes will occur even with data analysis systems and security protocols in place, the fact is that the best companies can hope for is to reduce inaccuracies.
Outline:
Fraud or Inaccuracies
In the Name of Sarbanes-Oxley
Technological Advances
Enterprise System
Security Reduce Threats
Conclusion
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"In today's market place data is being channeled into networks through user screens that are more than likely customers' computers. They submit their orders via their own computer systems while inadvertently place security responsibilities to others. With the Internet, online ordering is putting the customer in control of what he needs and when he needs it. This puts additional pressures on companies to not only protect the data that they currently have within the walls of their servers but to also maintain some degree or order in the process flow of data from a customer. While doing this it must also be realized that customer computers must be preserved from receiving corrupt or virus laden files from the company systems when they are attached to the corporate website or host providers. "
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Case Study: BC Financial Services, 2008.
Examines problems of communication between employees in the case study of BC Financial Services
1,195 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 65.95
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This paper is a case study of a communication problem that developed at the BC Financial Services company. The paper describes the main people involved in the problem and points out that the communication behaviors of all of the team members contrast and illustrate two polar opposites with regards to interacting with others. The paper states that the issue in this case is how to communicate constructively with each other. The paper then suggests that an accommodation must be made for the fact that organizational cultures will have to change over time. The paper concludes that the miscommunication between two generations of workers in the case study seems rooted in the failure of one person to concede that his style of management is not creating the conditions needed for healthy, hearty and effective workers.
Table of Contents:
Description of Case
Evaluation of Case
Actions for Future
From the Paper
"Ultimately, this clash is a cultural one, a generational one, and is one that perhaps was unavoidable no matter what Chris did; after all, more than one theorist discussed in our course notes has mentioned how conflict is inherent in organizational affairs. Different people have different objectives and this means that the idea of getting everyone to buy into a new cultural orientation may be impossible. To wit, Ed Parker has risen to a position of prominence within the company by being "tight" with a dollar - by being a good manager in the traditional sense."
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Case Analysis: USTech, 2008.
Looks at a case analysis to determine if USTech, a large, global consumer electronics product (CEP) manufacturer, should eliminate the distribution middleman.
990 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper relates that USTech is considering two new strategies. The author explains that the first strategic consideration is to further reduce operating costs and improve its profit margins by removing its original design manufacturer from the cost equation. The paper then explains that the second strategic option is to enter the Chinese market rather than simply utilizing its outsourcing manufacturers. In addition, the paper outlines the recommended USTech's strategic action plan, which should be implemented to shift its contract manufacturing away from TaiSource and over to a mainland Chinese manufacturer as well as to accomplish an effective market entry strategy to allow the company to enter the Chinese market itself.
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"Clearly, USTech's willingness to risk its relationship by hiring away one of TaiSource's critical employees demonstrated to TaiSource that the relationship that it had developed with USTech was not one based on trust and therefore the long-term viability of the contracting arrangement was not realistic. Yet, while Greg is beginning to sense the severity of the damage that USTech has done to its relationship with TaiSource both he and the company is completely at a loss about how to continue when their choices are obvious to all who are familiar with the cultural character of the Chinese and, specifically, the Taiwanese culture."
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Admission to the EMBA Program, 2008.
An application essay for acceptance to the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) managerial program.
878 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 51.95
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The writer relates why the EMBA program interests him in relation to his professional development. The writer explains why he chose this particular program and states his previous managerial experience. The writer also discusses three business experiences that had the greatest influence on his development. The writer then relates how he expects this program to contribute to his own personal development and to his professional and career development.
Outline:
The EMBA Program
Reasons for Program Selection
3 Developmental Experiences
EMBA Expectations & Personal Development
EMBA Expectations & Career Development
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"The EMBA program interests me primarily because of its long-term contribution to my professional development in terms of task related competencies and managerial acumen. However, pursuing graduate level studies in any format, whether through online or on-ground methodologies, is also a demanding academic effort that encourages an individual to explore oneself personally and to gain personal strength and development. Pursuing an EMBA program ensures that I can maintain my professional career arc without sacrificing opportunities for advancement and development since remaining a productive member of the organization is critical in terms of longevity, advancement, and development (Jackson & Van Der Wielen 193-95)."
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Prevention of Unethical Behavior in Organizations, 2008.
A look at the common forms of unethical behavior in organizations and some steps that can be taken to overcome it.
3,941 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 174.95
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The objective of this paper is to very broadly identify some of the most common forms of unethical behavior that are prevalent in organizations today. The common causes for such behavior and actions and steps that can be taken by organizations to minimize such behavior, and foster a culture based on ethical behavior are also discussed. In order to write this paper, the author has studied and referred to many Internet sources on the subject and customized the ideas to suit most organizations in general, instead of limiting itself only to a few organizations or industries.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Misuse of Company Property for Personal Reasons
Undercutting the Competition
The Inherent Belief That This Is the Only Way to Do Things
Everyone Else Is Doing It So Why Can't I?
Insufficient Time and Resources to Complete the Task Satisfactorily
The Organization, My Boss, the System Is Unfair to Me
No One Pays Attention To What I Do So I Will Not Get Caught
Developing A Policy
Communications
Leading by Example
Training
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"There are many forms of Unethical Behavior prevalent in today's corporate world, ranging from the very insignificant acts that bear no long term consequences for the organization, community or society at large and very devious and dangerous conduct that has long term and serious consequences. It is not possible to list each and everyone of these acts and behaviors therefore some of the most common forms have been chosen so as to give the readers a broad idea of what can be considered as unethical behavior."
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North Sea Oil Project Management, 2008.
Discusses the project management stages and processes of the North Sea Oil project.
2,885 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 138.95
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This paper analyzes and outlines all the activities required to manage the North Sea Oil infrastructure project within the set time frame and budget. The author describes the initiation, project planning and design, project execution and projection, monitoring and control and completion stages of this project. The author also presents that key processes as integration management, scope management, time and cost management, quality management, human resources management, communication management and risk management. The author underscores that the selected project manager will need to have excellent interpersonal skills and prior experience in the oil and gas industry with projects of this nature.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Project Stages
Project Initiation Stage
Project Planning or Design Stage
Project Execution or Projection Stage
Project Monitoring and Controlling Systems
Project Completion Stage
Project Management Processes
Integration Management
Scope Management
Time and Cost Management
Quality Management
Human Resources Management
Communication Management
Risk Management
Conclusion
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"This is also known as the closing stage of the project. However, though the project has been completed it doesn't mean that everything comes to an end at this point. While the execution of the project ends and the end product has been completed it is at this point that the maintenance and post completion support for the users begins along with health and safety audits etc to ensure that all the necessary safety measures are in place."
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