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Patton, Motivation and Leadership, 2008.
This paper looks at the motivations behind those in positions of power in the workplace.
806 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 40.95
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The paper examines the case of George S. Patton, a skilled military commander. The paper shows how selfishness, a desire for self-aggrandizement and a need for power were what motivated him to lead as he did. The paper discusses how, while Patton's forceful nature and general competence made him an effective administrator in many ways, his selfishness and obvious character flaws made him a deeply flawed leader.
From the Paper
"It is often conceded that life is fundamentally a quest for power ("Power, Love and Sex at Work," 117). For all intents and purposes, power is the ability of one individual to shape the activities of another individual or group of individuals; in other words, it is the ability of one party to make another party do what he or she would otherwise be disinclined to do. Naturally enough, there are people who are consumed by the "Power motive" and will seek out power wherever they find it. That being said, the pursuit of power does not necessarily involve running for high office or campaigning for an elevated position within an organization; to wit, people who seek power may also find some semblance of it in drug use, the exploitation of others (most notably loved ones) and in the constant embrace of risk-taking behavior entailing physical challenges or threats of one kind or another ("Power, Love, and Sex at Work," 118)."
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Managerial Concepts Leading to Toyota's Success, 2008.
A discussion of the managerial concepts that contribute to Toyota's growth.
1,123 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 54.95
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The paper looks at how managerial concepts of planning, organizing and leading helped Toyota to become the top seller of vehicles in the world. The paper shows how Toyota's leadership plans ahead, has remarkable efficiency in operations as well as a commitment to total quality management.
Outline:
Introduction
Leadership
Planning
Organizing
From the Paper
"Jim Press. the president of Toyota Motor North America, making him the company's highest-ranking American, is seen as being instrumental in bringing Toyota to the front of US Auto Sales.
"Toyota's leadership is comprised of a large corporate board, made up of top executives in Japan and senior managing directors around the globe. The next layer, of which Press is among, is made up of 49 managing officers operating under the senior managing directors."
"According to Jon Gertner's article "From 0 to 60 to World Domination, Press can be credited for delivering the American market to Toyota, and its success in the United States and it success globally are indistinguishable. (Gertner, 2007) Over half of Toyota's profits come from the United States."
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Industry Best Practices, 2008.
This paper looks at benchmarking and best practices strategy as a method of decision-making within business.
2,786 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, AU$ 116.95
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This document discusses the benchmarking and best practices strategy of five companies. The writer looks at Home Depot, Wal-Mart, BMW, Nike and Office Depot, and explains that best practices are what have allowed these companies to become as successful as they have and are indicative of their innate leadership qualities. The writer discusses that leadership is a prerequisite for a business strategy guided by the implementation of best practices based on benchmarking competencies. The writer maintains that benchmarking and best practices are primarily a method that engenders more efficient and informed decision-making on the part of managers and employees alike because they indicate the areas in which an enterprise is most successful.
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Abstract
Overview
Home Depot
Wal-Mart
BMW
Nike
Office Depot
Conclusion
From the Paper
"BMW is a recognized leader in the luxury automotive industry where its products are perennially among some of the most popular automotive products in the luxury car segment. The complex nature of reducing and managing operational and financial exposures in the automotive industry is difficult because of the nature of its production and supply base. With production of the major automotive companies taking place across several continents and in many countries, numerous supplier-partners who are depended on to integrate their supply-chains with that of the manufacturer and myriad raw material sourcing strategies, the automotive industry faces a monumental task in reducing its operational and financial risks through the management of its exposure in these areas ..."
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Case Study: Crisis Management, 2008.
This paper is a crisis management case study for Karma-Organic Food for Dogs.
1,310 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper reviews a crisis campaign or over-arching strategy geared towards ensuring that Karma-Organic Food for Dogs can emerge in good condition from a bruising product recall, which has turned its industry upside down. The author identifies the groups that should be targeted by any marketing campaign in the grim aftermath of this recall. The paper points out that crisis planning involves reminding the public that the company is concerned about its consumers, quality, ethical business practices and making a product that can meet the most exacting quality standards. The author concludes that the best communication strategy is to accentuate the positive and the company's long and distinguished history of providing organic food at economical prices so that Karma-Organic Food for Dogs can emerge from this industry-wide crisis a winner.
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"Before going too far, it is important to discuss in some detail the entire recall crisis. To begin with, a quick glance at the Menu Foods recall website reveals that the list of recalled items has grown recently and that ChemNutra Wheat Gluten appears to be the main culprit responsible for the crisis. Furthermore, the website indicates that Menu Foods is taking (or was as of March, 2007) steps to divine the cause of the illnesses striking the pets of customers - the identification of the aforementioned ChemNutra Wheat Gluten (and the massive recall of food products) would seem to be the most significant step."
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International Banking and Finance, 2008.
A discussion of issues related to international finance.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 62.95
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This document discusses several questions related to international banking and finance. Some of the issues discussed are related to the character of the global economy and how its financial mechanisms are now interconnected. Additionally, some of the developments related to globalization are examined. And finally, the various aspects of the Asian and Mexican currency crises are examined with a view to the global financial markets that enabled them.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Consolidation of Financial Markets
Outsourcing and Offshoring
The Asian and Mexican Financial Crises
From the Paper
"In the same way that the Asian financial crisis played out in individual markets such as South Korea, the Mexican currency crisis also began during a period when there was actually much promising economic outlook. During the 1980s the Mexican government liberalized its trade sectors and during the early 1990s had brought its inflation under control to below 10% which was good for that market. With these and other economic reforms beginning to take effect in the country, Mexico's economic prospects appeared strong."
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Modeling Strategies for Financial Hedging, 2008.
An examination of GARCH or generalized auto regressive conditional heteroskedasticity, which is a modeling technique that allows researchers to predict for financial variances.
962 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 48.95
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The predominance of existing research related to hedging strategies relative to the futures markets is typically concerned with agricultural, foreign exchange (forex), and petroleum products. This paper attempts to offer some insight relative to the mathematical modeling techniques which financial hedging strategists employ in order to be successful at mitigating risk. The paper explains that modeling volatility within the financial markets has not received a great deal of academic attention. The paper then looks at how Siddique and Harvey, in "Auto regressive Conditional Skewness" undertook a study of auto regressive conditional skewness which utilized GARCH techniques wherein they concluded that auto regressive models might be successful at modeling time-series variations relative to asset pricing such as stock returns but not necessarily for futures and related hedging strategies. The paper shows that researchers successfully applied the GARCH model to daily returns volatility of two separate futures markets in commodities. The paper concludes that these researchers proved that every hedging entity can adapt these models to develop a functional model that can accurately incorporate intervention related to exchange rate fluctuations into a futures volatility model that works to effectively hedge each entity's particular needs and constraints.
Outline:
Abstract
Garch Modeling
Durban-Watson
Omega Function in Modelling
From the Paper
"Predicting, managing, and leveraging the uncertainty in futures market is however vital if a comprehensive market strategy is going to be developed that enables an entity to efficiently control, or at least manage, the cost-basis of its investments or operating expenses. GARCH techniques can be used to construct models that control, to some degree, conditional variances related to futures as well as spot market prices and allow better management of financial or commodities portfolios."
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Case Study: Non European Union (EU) or European Union, 2008.
Discusses the European Union (EU) and its individual markets as a potential target market for entry by a foreign enterprise as well as a non-member market.
1,785 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 80.95
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This analysis examines the characteristics of two specific target countries for potential market entry by a foreign enterprise. The two countries examined are a non-EU member country which is Indonesia and an EU member state which is Spain. Additionally, the benefits and disadvantages of such countries vis-a-vis individual company acquisitions or joint venture targets are discussed.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Country Analysis
Overview
Target Country One--Indonesia
Cultural
Trading Blocs and Related Data
Major Currencies
Fund Repatriation and Exchange Rate Risks
Target Country Two--Spain
Cultural
Trading Blocs and Related Data
Major Currencies
Fund Repatriation and Exchange Rate Risks
European Union Membership Versus
Non-Membership
The EU Market Environment
Non-EU Market Disadvantages
Business and Commerce in EU Markets
Conclusion
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"The most important regional trading blocs related to this project are ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). Indonesia reported a trade surplus with Japan of $9,018m, $5,096m with the United States, and $1,958m with China as recently as 2000 which indicative a strong export economy (Indonesia, 2006). These and its other total exports formed the equivalent of $57.4b worth of exports in 2001. Its current account stands at $6,899m and balance on goods of $22,695 while its balance on services totals a deficit of -$10,380m . Regional barriers to trade are minimal."
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Foreign Direct Investment and Government Policy, 2008.
This paper explores the nature of the control that the Chinese government has over its economy, specifically, over foreign direct investments.
3,104 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 25 sources, APA, AU$ 126.95
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This paper briefly considers the "strong" versus the "weak" state-centered approaches and describes the various institutional arrangements which China instituted for allocating foreign direct investment (FDI). The paper looks at the evolution of China's regional development policy between the late 1970s and the present time. The paper then attempts to correlate the Chinese government's regional policy preferences to the allocation of FDI among the provinces. The paper concludes that the central government has only a limited capacity to compel private groups and local governments to adhere to policies it believes are in the national interest.
Outline:
The State Centered Approaches
Strong and Weak Versions
China: A Weak State-Centered Economy
China and FDI: The Initial Success
The Inability to Control Special Interests
The Lack of Social Embeddedness
The Failure of Redirection of FDI in China
Conclusion
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"Does a modern government have the power to direct foreign capital investments, such as foreign direct investment (FDI), to particular regions which the government wishes to see developed? To ask this question is to ask if the politics of economic development in a given country is or is not "state-centered." To say that a nation can impose a state-centered approach to issues of economic development is to say that the government can assert authority over both the population it governs and also over actions that take place within its territory. In the modern world, foreign capital investment in developing countries has raised a serious challenge to the assumption that states do control what goes on within their territory."
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"Our Iceberg is Melting" by John Kotter: A Report, 2008.
A review of John Kotter's book - "Our Iceberg is Melting."
1,463 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 68.95
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This book review examines John Kotter's "Our Iceberg is Melting", describing it as an entertaining book on leadership that tells the tale of a group of penguins and their personal trials. The author maintains that few books on the topic are quite as entertaining as this one.
Outline:
Overview
The Characters
Jobs and Leadership
Discussion and Conclusion
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"As amusing as it is, the book has flaws. The apparent shortage of female penguins of leadership caliber might take female readers aback. In addition, although the framework for providing the information is new, Kotter presents very little new information. This book, however, might be able to provide this information to people who cannot, or will not, get it from earlier and drier books. In addition to the light presentation, the short, 160-page length makes the book a quick read."
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Hospital Length of Stay, 2008.
An analysis of hospital operations relative to length of stay metrics.
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper uses various economic tools to discuss hospital operations relative to length of stay metrics. The paper concludes that hospitals can increase operating profits and margins by reducing length of stay strategically as a method to funnel patients to higher margin outpatient and diagnostic services.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Overview
Analysis
Outcome
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"Another economic model that can be applied to community hospital operations is a demand curve which reveals at what point LOS decrease is most effective relative of hospital services usage rates overall. This is an important metric in hospital operations because in order to achieve and sustain profitability a hospital must elevate its use of services across the board including outpatient care and general medical visitations as opposed to relying fully on occupied hospital beds. This graph indicates at which occupancy rates LOS can be maximized squared by the number of overall patient admittances over a 6 month period."
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Marketing of Gillette's 5 Blade Razor, 2008.
An analysis of the target market and market penetration for Gillette's new 5 blade razor, the Buzz Razor.
2,237 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 97.95
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This paper discusses a new product release by Gillette which is really a product extension of an existing product line: a razor. The paper discusses the product, named Buzz Razor, and its target market, as well as the demographic of the target market and the geographical area in which it will initially be targeted. Finally, the paper discusses the success of Gillette's market penetration.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Industry Analysis
Target Market-Customer
Product
Control Section
Unit Sales/3 Month Period
Dollar Sales Range/3 Month Period
Market Share
Market Penetration
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"The razorblade market has been dominated by multi-bladed products for the past decade since Gillette first introduced its Mach3 product which was, as the name implies, a 3 bladed razor. The Mach3 razor was the first of its kind in which a personal care products company extended the number of blades beyond the traditional 2 bladed format in a market where many companies were still marketing single-bladed razors. The Mach3 product line has since been expanded by several product extensions such as the Mach3Turbo System and a 4 bladed product which Gillette's competitors have all copied (Gillette, 2005). The current product proposal is a revolutionary shaving system to be developed by Gillette known as the Buzz Razor and it is specifically developed and designed for the adult male shaver. While other personal care products companies have come to market with new products related to shaving as well as their own product line extensions of existing razor products, such as battery powered shavers, none has ventured into the 5 blade format for shavers."
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Motorola Mobile Devices, 2008.
This paper analyzes the strategic position of Motorola mobile devices within the wireless industry.
2,015 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 88.95
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This paper explains that Motorola was the first telecommunications manufacturer to design, manufacture and market a fully mobile wireless phone, which has allowed Motorola to maintain its presence in the wireless market in spite of increased competition and cost. The author points out that Motorola consistently has been expanding the functionality of its handsets because cell phones are being asked to transmit data beyond their original intension. The paper also stresses that, while Motorola has been extremely successful, it increasingly should be wary of the contemporary business environment in which technology cycles are becoming much shorter. The author underscores that this shorter development cycle allows smaller, more agile companies, such as RIM's Blackberry device, to come to market with disruptive technologies.
Table of Contents:
Historical Overview
Corporate Strategy
Competitive Environment
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Strategy Assessment
Recommendation
From the Paper
"The wireless industry has been experiencing phenomenal success and market acceptance for the past several years. Smith states that the top five U.S. carriers had a combined 150.9 million subscribers with over 24 million net new subscribers and Motorola has been adept at entering into handset contracts with all of these wireless carriers (Smith 12). The largest previous record for new subscriber additions was in 2000 with 21 million net new subscribers (Smith 12). Wireless technology is gaining extremely broad exposure in the market for several reasons; not the least of which is reception quality improvements as carrier infrastructure improves and handset technologies continue to become better integrated with carrier networks. With the emergence of data access (web, music, text messaging) and cost-benefit advantages, many more people are opting to utilize their wireless plan as well as their mobile handsets as the sole telephonic access for a household: "...it al
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The Cyberculture Revolution, 2008.
This paper discusses the influences and problems created by the cyberculture revolution.
1,865 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 83.95
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This paper explains that a salient feature of cyberculture as a cultural revolution is its sharp turn away from the concrete and tangible to the abstract and intangible. The author points out that, with the cyberculture revolution, the physical environment is no longer a dominant factor in people's livelihoods. Rather, emphasis is now placed on the power of information. The paper further relates that, in education, students are more dependent than ever on computers to accomplish their educational goals; however, educational institutions ironically seem to be lagging behind the Information Age. In addition, the author points out that businesses not only use the information superhighway to make transactions with other businesses and consumers and to exchange information and ideas in such a way that geographic location is no longer a factor, but have also encountered gray areas and contentious issues regarding the security of individuals as well as the integrity of industries.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Education
Businesses
Society and Future Implications
From the Paper
"While some blame western cultural imperialism as a potential threat to the new ground cyberculture is covering, others are not so concerned. The First Amendment became the haven for most propagators of pornography and hate websites especially threats towards targeted groups. The Communications Decency Act (CDA) of 1996 attempted to thwart "indecent transmissions" and "patently offensive display," using the community as the standard. The problem lied in the variable relativity between communities regarding what was and was not "indecent" or "patently offensive"."
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The Java Programming Language, 2008.
This paper examines the definition, use and importance of the Java programming language.
1,080 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 52.95
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In this article, the writer notes that Java currently means several things depending on who is defining the term or identifying the concept of Java. The writer then explains that Java, as it is currently employed, typically implies one of three aspects: 1) the basic Java programming language, 2) the Java Virtual Machine and 3) the Java platform. The writer explains however that Java is a programming language that can allow writer programs to be universally run on any platform or operating system in its own right. The writer notes that many of the Internet's most popular websites rely on Java technology and applications in order to function properly or to offer the visual graphics and animation that they do. The writer concludes that in the future Java should see more widespread use in large companies as a method to monitor transactions and bring various data streams together.
Outline:
Java Overview
Java Development & History
Java Importance
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"Strangely enough, the Java programming language was not developed to allow applications to operate universally within Internet environments and on web-browsers. Additionally, Java is not an old, relatively speaking since no real programming language is old in sort of classical since, because it was only begun as a side project in 1990 by Sun Microsystems developers. Sun Microsystems formed a team in 1990s comprise of, among others, Naughton, Joy, and Gosling, to formulate a programming language which could write applications that would operate on multiple platforms and systems without requiring the traditional application program interfaces (APIs) that had to be added to any program for each platform it was intended to be run on. These APIs created much more work for the programmers and extended the development times for all programs which resulted in project delays, cost overruns and ongoing application errors after a program's release."
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Telecommuting, 2008.
This paper explores the effectiveness of telecommuting from the perspective of the employee and business.
1,855 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 83.95
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The paper examines what telecommuting is, its benefits from the business and employee standpoint, for whom it works, and how to measure its success. The paper also looks at the future of telecommuting and concludes that whatever form it takes, human resource professionals must define what works, they must come up with solid benchmarking for effectiveness of the telecommuter, and must have decisive telecommuting contracts with the means to reward as well as terminate the telecommuter.
Outline:
Introduction
What is Telecommuting
Challenges for the HR Department
The Future of Telework & Conclusion
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"The term telecommuting, referred to telework in Europe, has been bounced around since the 1980s, following the gas shortages of the 70's, and employee concerns about spending too much time away from family with long, time consuming commutes to and from the workplace. Today's technological advances with high speed internet service, email, faxes, video cams, make it more plausible for people to telecommute than ever before. However, it is not something that all businesses, managers, or employees embrace even though they may halfheartedly say publicly they support the concept in order to be politically correct in the workplace."
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Cash Management and Financing, 2008.
An overview of cash management and finance techniques.
1,264 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 59.95
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This paper looks at cash management techniques and short-term financing within an organization and explores both options, with a comprehensive analysis of various techniques and methods. There is also an overview of the relative advantageous and disadvantages of the methodologies employed within each categorization.
Outline:
Introduction
Cash Management Techniques
Short-Term Financing
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Cash management techniques have become important as financial managers try to accurately monitor risk and exposure, and use policies for improved decision-making. Similarly, methods of short-term financing have gained much needed use, as organizations, try to utilize financing options and increase the overall efficiency of organizations. This paper will explore both options, with a comprehensive analysis of the various cash management techniques, and methods of short-term financing. There will also be an overview of the relative advantageous and disadvantages of the methodologies employed within each categorization."
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