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Australian Corporation Act 2004, 2004.
This paper provides and overview of Australia?s Corporations Act 2004 (Cth) in relation to the protection it provides for investors.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 121.95
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This paper explains that the provisions contained within the CLERP 9 are applicable to financial periods or year that commenced on or after the first day of July 2004. The author points out that key requirements are (1) disclosure of director?s and executives remuneration packages, (2) review of operations as well as a review of condition, (3) a written declaration to the board made by the CEO and CFO stating that the company is in accordance in terms of accounting standards, and (4) a listing of non-audit services, their costs and explanation of why audit independence is not compromised. The paper stresses that cartels have been outlawed by subsection 45(2) of the Trade Practices Act, which bans contracts, arrangements, or any type of undertakings that have as their intent or are likely to be in the effect of substantially lessening competition or preventing, restricting, or limiting dealings with certain individuals.
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Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Elements Preceding the Change in Law
Corporate Law Economic Reform Program (CLERP 9)
Schedule One Provisions
Recent Development in Trade Practices
Conclusion
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"Australian Supreme Court sited in 2003 that: ?the governance of corporate entities comprehends the framework of rules, relationships, systems and processes within and by which authority is exercised and controlled in corporations.? Australia has recently implemented new regulations, which, enhance and harmonize corporation law. The alignment of the regulations with elements that are known to be those of a competent and responsible board of directors in view of strategy determination, performance review, risk management, internal control regulation and reporting to shareholders and stakeholders took effect in June 2004. The hoped for achievements are the elimination of the potential for future conflicts of interest, promotion of financial disclosure as well as the strengthening of those minority investors."
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American and Australian Corporate Law, 2005.
This paper discusses standard of conduct, standard of review and duty of care in American and Australian corporate law by illustrating several cases.
3,695 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 164.95
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This paper explains that, in most areas of law, standards of conduct and standards of review tend to be confused with each other: A standard of conduct enunciates the way in which an actor should play a role, act in his position or even conduct his functions; whereas a standard of review states the test that a court should apply when it reviews an actor's conduct so as to determine whether to impose liability, grant injunctive relief or determine the validity of his actions. The author points out that historically, the two major areas of American corporate law that involved standards of conduct and review have been the duty of care and the duty of loyalty. The paper relates that a typical corporation statute in American or Australia defining a corporate director's duty of care provides that a director's duties must be performed with such care, including reasonable inquiry, as an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would use under similar circumstances.
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Standard of Conduct and Standard of Review in Corporate Law
The Duty of Care in American and Australian Corporations
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"In the landmark case of Smith v. Van Gorkom, 488 A.2d 858 (Del. 1985), the the Delaware Supreme Court decided that directors who approved a merger transaction were simply not entitled to the presumptions of the business judgment rule where they spent a very negligible time considering the transaction, had no meaningful financial advice or analysis in doing so, completely allowed the negotiation process to be controlled by one of the company's executives, and did not even have the merger agreement before them when they approved it. Under these extenuating circumstances, the Supreme Court concluded that the directors breached their duty of care and could be held personally liable for the breach."
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The Gender Recognition Act 2004, 2005.
This paper considers and explores the rights allocated to transgender individuals.
2,366 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 116.95
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This paper endeavours to examine the newly enacted Gender Recognition Act 2004 and the reasoning behind Parliament's hurried reaction to a small body of case-law, whose terms of reference concentrate on the issue of obviating transsexual discrimination and promoting pluralism. It probes the doctrine of legal plurality and considers whether it promotes the campaign of transgender equality or if the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is simply an advocate for such an ideal. In order for this hypothesis to be discussed in significant depth, it also explores various academic conferences and looks at basic provisions of the Gender Recognition Act.
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Introduction
Transsexualism and the European Convention on Human Rights
The Introduction of the Gender Recognition Act 2004
The Doctrine of Legal Pluralism and its Influences
Conclusion
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"There is much evidence which suggests that the Gender Recognition Act 2004 was introduced as a direct result of Goodwin and by recommendation of Bellinger. Despite the pressures that Parliament was faced with, the Minister for Constitutional Affairs has openly recognised that the Act aims to celebrate the allocation of rights that transsexuals are to enjoy in a civilised and educated society. The logic behind the implementation of the Gender Recognition Act is possibly a combination of pluralistic values and an attempt to make domestic law compatible with the ECHR. Both of these ideas will be discussed in subsequent sections."
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Corporate Governance and Corporate Law, 2002.
Examines the implications, factors and morals of corporate governance and corporate law.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 171.95
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This paper shall demonstrate how a quote from the U.K. summarizes corporate governance and corporate law through consolidating the diverse areas of the corporate governance system. This is achieved through investigating the factors that comprise corporate governance, in addition to the effects that corporate governance and corporate law have upon the business environment.
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Business Electronics Corporation vs. Sharp Electronics Corporation, 2002.
This paper is a law analysis of the case of Business Electronics Corporation vs. Sharp Electronics Corporation.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 42.95
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This paper assess the Dsitrct Court ruling and the Fifth Appeals Court of the Supreme Court. The author points out that we can see how the Sherman Act overturned a victory to the petitioner and made a case for fair pricing competition under the higher law of the land.
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Corporate Governance: Alltel Corporation, 2004.
Identification and analysis of corporate governance issues at Alltel corporation.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 76.95
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This paper presents the identification and analysis of corporate governance issues at Alltel corporation. It describes the company and defines elements of corporate governance. The paper concludes that the company is guilty of the appearance of inproprieties. It recommends the company should adopt a policy of not funding unregulated business operations from the earnings of regulated business operations, and eliminate the requirement for a mandatory equity position for the Board of Directors.
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"The purpose of this research is to analyze relevant corporate governance issues at Alltel Corporation. This executive summary provides description of the company as well as providing a ..."
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Corporate Communication and HealthSouth Corporation, 2006.
A look at business scandal and fraudulent behavior on the part of charismatic leaders as a result of poor communication.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 66.95
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This paper examines how leadership plays a vital role in corporate communication and accountability. It also explores how a culture based on values is able to communicate across the organizational structure effectively and that the failure of communication can lead to criminal behaviour and the downfall of the company, using the HealthSouth Corporation as an example.
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Communication and Leadership
Conclusion
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"For a future at HealthSouth, strong leadership based on values will remain key. This type of leadership involved a certain level of emotional intelligence where feelings of powerful do not become overwhelming. Of course if leadership and responsibility are equally shared, then power will be as well. The key to effective leadership does not come from charisma but from integrity and sharing information. Hughes (2004) writes an effective leader will have impact upon their team and this is "apparent in the growing interest over the past decade in topics like the leader's genuineness, authenticity, credibility and trustworthiness" (p. 3). A leader's reflection of these attributes is found in their level of connectedness with employees. As a result leaders are more interested in mentoring and training their team rather than focusing on output of numbers or turn around time. These qualities are a good indicator for selecting a potential manager. This development in team building allows for "providing people opportunities to learn from their work rather than taking them away from their work to learn" (Hughes 4). "
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The Nehemiah Corporation of California, 2002.
An analysis of the down payment assistance corporation, the Nehemia Corporation.
2,325 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 114.95
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An overview of the Nehemiah Corporation of California. The author explains that this corporation is the largest privately-funded down payment assistance program for affordable home ownership. This essay examines the purpose of this corporation, when it was developed and how it operates.
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"The purpose of the Nehemiah Corporation of California?named from a Biblical story in which Jerusalem was rebuilt?is to provide affordable income to people. "Don Harris the founder of the Nehemiah Corporation of California, started this program at a time when government funds for housing and affordable housing programs were disappearing throughout our nation, and along with them, the American Dream of affordable home ownership. Now, The Nehemiah Program? is the largest privately-funded down payment assistance program in the nation. Since 1997, The Nehemiah Program? has assisted over 97,000 homebuyers to become homeowners nationwide." (Broder). Harris is a real estate lawyer who was approached by the owner of a 120-unit townhouse complex, annoyed that most of his prospective tenants couldn?t afford to pay the down payment required for the homes. Harris then researched FHA and IRS regulations to learn that it was legal for a family member or a non-profit organization to donate money for down payments to qualified buyers."
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The Xerox Corporation.
This paper discusses the role of the Xerox Corporation as a model corporate citizen.
860 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 49.95
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This paper explains that the Xerox Corporation works aggressively to minimize the impact its products have on the environment and to encourage its employees to be socially active in supporting their community. The author points out that the Xerox Corporation's help in protecting the environment by recycling 65% of the toner cartridges used in their machines and re-manufacturing machines, which also carry the same warranties as new machines, has been good business. The paper relates that a unique program of the Xerox Foundation is to grant employees paid sabbaticals, from three to twelve months in duration, to pursue activities away from their regular work at Xerox, such as working with battered women, mentoring troubled children, working with people who have AIDS, or developing more community resources for those who take care of the elderly.
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"When a company provides both manufacturing and service, it becomes profitable for them to produce products that are durable, easily repaired, and eventually recycled. This is the approach Xerox took when it shifted its marketing emphasis from the selling of copying machines to the leasing of copying machines. Where decades ago they focused on selling copier equipment, now they lease, and have an incentive to extend the usefulness of their equipment."
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Tenet Healthcare Corporation, 2002.
This paper is a traditional business review of a corporation, Tenet Healthcare Corporation.
4,065 words (approx. 16.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 175.95
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This paper discusses Tenet Healthcare Corporation, the second largest U.S., publicly held (symbol of THC), for-profit hospital manager company. This paper explains that in the past year, Tenet?s business strategy has been strongly impacted by investigations into wrongdoing at Tenet: In November of 2002, Tenet's stock dropped dramatically as two doctors at a Tenet hospital were investigated for performing unnecessary surgery. The author also points out that Tenet has been accused of undue profit taking on drugs sold in California.
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Introduction
Description of the Business
Definition of the Market
Description of the Product
Management Structure
Objectives & Goals
Financial Analysis (Past, Present and Future)
Business Strategy
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"Tenet?s mission statement and vision statements both clearly emphasize quality, service, and innovation in technology. The company?s short and concise mission statement is as follows: ?Tenet will remain at the forefront of health care delivery by: leading our industry in quality and service; becoming the employer of choice; and being a technology leader in our field?.
Similarly, the company?s vision statement emphasizes innovation and quality. It is as follows: ?Tenet will distinguish itself as a leader in redefining health care delivery and will be recognized for the passion of its people and partners in providing quality, innovative care to the patients it serves in each community?."
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Exxon-Mobil Corporation, 2005.
This paper analyzes the corporate risk of the Exxon-Mobil Corporation.
3,285 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 151.95
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This paper explains that the Exxon-Mobil Corporation, a mature corporation with various divisions and hundreds of affiliates, with brands such as Exxon Mobil, Exxon, Esso or Mobil, is in the business of energy, including the exploration, manufacture, transportation and sale of crude oil, natural gas, petroleum products and power, and is an important manufacturer and marketer of petrochemicals. The paper stresses that this industry is faced with rapid fluctuation in crude oil prices; therefore, derivatives have become an important tool in order to help the oil firms manage this risk. The paper relates that the company also faces risk regarding the transportation of natural gas because the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is continually proposing and implementing new rules and regulations to enhance the level of competition within the segment.
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Introduction
Analysis
Conclusion
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"The company faces high potential risks related with workplace human rights violations as it operates in nations where, according to the U.S. Department of State's 2003 Human Rights Reports, workplace human rights are not sufficiently protected in law and practice. These are countries like China, Indonesia, Chad, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Angola and Nigeria. Exxon Mobil took the first step by mentioning that its standards of business conduct, its global framework for responsible functions, match up to the spirit and intent of the principles of the ILO Declaration. On the other hand, the shareholders believe that the company's true adoption and implementing of a workplace human rights policy are still missing. Even today, the policies set forth by the company do not incorporate the principles of the ILO Declaration."
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Microsoft Corporation, 2004.
This paper is a SWOTT analysis of Microsoft Corporation.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 50.95
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This paper describes a SWOTT analysis as the strengths, weakness, opportunities, threats and trends facing a company. The author describes Microsoft Corporation and performs a SWOTT analysis of Microsoft Corporation in 2004. The paper relates the company's global reach.
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'Microsoft Corporation develops manufactures licenses and supports a wide range of software products for various computing devices. The Company's software products include scalable operating systems for servers personal computers (PCs) and intelligent devices server applications for client server environments, information worker productivity applications, business solutions applications and software development tools. Microsoft provides consulting services and product support services and it trains and certifies system integrators and developers. For the nine months ended ... revenues rose to ....billion. Net income fell to ...billion. Results reflect continued improvements in overall ...."
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The Sony Corporation, 2002.
A look at the multitude of issues relating to Sony Corporation's business dealings in Germany.
1,539 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 81.95
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In order for corporations to succeed and maintain a balanced relationship with the various countries and states business is conducted in, there must be respect, understanding, and willingness to adapt.
This paper analyzes and examines the multitude of issues related to Sony Corporation conducting business in Germany. The paper gives an overview of Sony Corporation, including the cultural, legal and political environment both in the United States and Germany. The paper outlines issues related to Sony Corporation conducting business in Germany. Lastly this paper concludes with recommendations concerning how Sony Corporation and other multinational businesses may improve their likelihood of success (both over the long run and short term) in Germany and other foreign countries.
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"In addition to income tax or corporation tax, all business activities in Germany must pay trade tax. (Marx). Local authorities or municipalities levy trade tax and the percentage varies depending by community. (Marx). Trade tax is levied on trade income and trade capital (Marx). Principles regarding computing income for the purpose of trade income tax differ from those applied in the cases of income tax. (Marx). Certain deductions and additions to profits must be made under special trade tax regulations. (Marx). After adjustments have been made, the basic tax rates are regularly 5% of the adjusted profits of a corporation for trade income tax and 0.2% annually of the adjusted capital for trade capital tax. (Marx)."
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Strategy Assessment of Carnival Corporation, 2003.
A case Analysis of the Carnival Corporation (based on 2001 case data).
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 127.95
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This paper presents a case Analysis of the Carnival Corporation (based on 2001 case data) that maintains travel industry concerns (economic sluggishness, political terror, public health issues) in 2001 hold true today. The paper provides an internal analysis of Carnival Corporation including the corporation's vision, mission, objectives, goals, strategies and performance.
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Carnival Corporation at the time of this case was the industry leader. The industry however was confronting important problems related to general economic sluggishness ..."
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The Nike Corporation, 2005.
This paper discusses the international business of the Nike Corporation.
1,390 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 74.95
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This paper explains that Nike began in the 1960s when Bill Bowerman handcrafted track shoes for his team at the University of Oregon and Phil Knight developed a business plan at Stanford University business school; Nike started exporting of its product in 1989. The author points out that Nike is developing a golf equipment company and its soccer boots became the biggest seller in the largest five European countries in the 4th quarter of 2004. The paper concludes that it is vital that Nike continues to make progress in improving the working conditions in its third-world country manufacturing plants as well as adjusting the labor costs to a range that is "fair" for these employees.
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Statement of Thesis
Introduction
In the Beginning - Nike Corporation
Growth and Expansion
Financials
Nike Corporation Strategy
Community Service
Complications in Production
SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)
Competitors
Future Outlook
Recommendations
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"Nike owned subsidiaries are Converse, Inc. a designer, marketer and distributor of footwear, apparel, equipment as well as accessories for an array of fitness and sports activities. Bauer NIKE Hockey Inc. is a leader in the design and distribution of hockey equipment; Cole Haan is a leading designer as well as marketer of designer luxury shoes, purses, accessories as well as coats; Hurley International LLC is a designer, marketer and distributors of athletic footwear as well as designing and marketing apparel for the value chain retail."
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"The Corporation", 2006.
A review and critique of Joel Bakan's book, "The Corporation", about the legal status of corporations in America.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 52.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and critiques Joel Bakan's book on the status of the modern corporate organization. The paper describes the book's intended audience, its central thesis, how Bakan proves his thesis and how Bakan differentiates between the (often decent) people who work for corporations and the unique structure of imperatives within the corperation that direct the actions of every person within it.
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"It is not a human entity. But it has the legal status of a human being. It is not a moral entity. Yet it determines what we eat, watch, wear, where and how we work and what we do for profit and pleasure. Yes, says Joel Bakan-this is the corporation. And we have allowed out laws to make it such a powerful entity, against our better interests and judgment."
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