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Internal and External Reasons for Behavior, 2007.
This paper discusses internal and external reasons and motivations for different actions.
2,028 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 94.95
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In this article, the writer notes that trying to determine why human beings do the sometimes absurd things they do has long engrossed philosophers and psychologists. The writer explores the work of Bernard Williams (and a critic of his work) with an eye towards explaining the internal and external reasons that guide human conduct and also whether or not Williams' emphasis upon rationality as the chief guide of human endeavors or pursuits is warranted. The writer argues that, while Williams' faith in the efficacy of internal determinants is plausible (although it does raise at least a few serious questions), his defense of rationality is not nearly as strong and is taken to task by Warren Quinn.
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"Obviously, external reasons for action tie into the idea that society can create the internal wants of its citizens; this is not really a revelatory idea, but it is one that Williams appears to reject. Specifically, he holds that the idea people who are not otherwise internally pre-disposed to a certain course of action can nonetheless become predisposed to that course of action via developing a new motivation (courtesy exposure to alleged external reasons) is entirely wrong; people are never guided towards certain decisions because of external reasons but are simply guided in one direction or another because the constant competition between internal motivations leads them to conclude that a "reason" for doing something outweighs any disinclinations they may otherwise have."
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Bernard Williams and External Reasons, 2008.
An examination of Bernard Williams' arguments regarding external reasons and their ethical compatibility.
1,546 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 73.95
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This paper discusses Bernard Williams' view and arguments that external reasons have no impact upon moral decision-making. In doing so, the paper presents and explains both Williams' position and that of the Kantian school he opposes. Ultimately, it argues that Williams' stance is compromised and is incompatible with the basic nature of ethics.
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" To close, the last several pages have looked at Bernard Williams' argument that internal realities and not a priori, objective "externalities" shape (rational) moral decision-making in human beings. While Williams' work certainly has some logical force, it is compromised in the sense that it appears to oppose the entire intent of ethical/moral philosophy - which is to arrive at a set of principles capable of guiding human conduct. In the final analysis, Bernard Williams has created a provocative thesis on the motivations informing human action - but it is one that refutes the necessity for even having moral philosophy around in the first place."
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Internal and External Environments of Bargain and Haggle, LLC, 2002.
A discussion on the necessity of knowledge about the external environment, competitors, changing marketplace and the regulatory arena of companies in maintaining a competitive edge.
798 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 41.95
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The following paper examines Bargain And Haggle, LLC's external and internal environments, a company formed by an employee-led group from Mindpepper, LLC with the goal of continuing the day-to-day operations, marketing, and customer support www.bargainandhaggle.com. This paper looks at the company's external strengths, weaknesses, external threats and business strategies.
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"Bargain and Haggle?s customers are bargain-hunters, looking for a deal on anything from their next pair of shoes to a house. The advantages of the business are it is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is faster and easier than buying at an on-site store, new items can be purchased and old items sold, and the prices are cheaper than retail.
The competitors of Bargain and Haggle include Ebay, Half.com, TJ Maxx, and EZ Pawn Corp. Ebay and Half.com are very similar to Bargain and Haggle because a customer can both buy and sell on-line. The difference is that eBay.com is the most popular shopping site on the Internet. eBay offers online trading and buying in the auction-style and fixed price on a local, national and international basis."
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Australian International Trade: External Policy and Deficit, 2000.
A look at the export and import trade in Australia and the problems they face.
1,571 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 75.95
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This essay focuses on the Australian International Trade: The External Policy. It contains researched materials about:
(1) the constraints on Australian exports; (2) future exports growth; (3) the costs associated with imports (fully explained); (4) imports that could be produced in Australia; and (5) the effects of Australian businesses pushing to market their products. This essay also outlines the problems Australia faces in terms of international trade, and the effects it has on the Current Account Deficit (CAD). It also has some well-researched forecasts as to the exports that can and will be increased and the imports that can be reduced.
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External and Internal Time in "Mrs. Dalloway", 2008.
An analysis of the representation and the intersection of external and internal time in Virginia Woolf 's "Mrs Dalloway".
1,724 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 80.95
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This paper examines how the contrast between the external (objective), and the internal (subjective) time is one of the most prominent themes in Virginia Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway". It looks at how the concept of time is so essential to the novel that when Woolf was writing the novel in the early 1920s, the working title for the book was "The Hours". The paper also discusses how, in the novel time itself becomes fluid, flowing from past to the present, expanding and contracting, to emphasize the experiences of the main characters. Additionally, the paper points out that it is through the use of inner, subjective time, and its contrast to the clock time, that we are able to witness the main characters lives as they were experienced by them.
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"The narrative is constantly jumping from one person's thoughts to another through the whole novel. The characters are introduced into the novel when Clarissa Dalloway thinks of them. The first character the reader is acquainted with in this way is Peter Walsh: "Standing and looking until Peter Walsh said, 'Musing among the vegetables' - was that it? He must have said it at breakfast one morning when she had gone out on to the terrace - Peter Walsh"(p.3). Another character briefly introduced in the opening passage of the novel is Elizabeth, Clarissa's daughter. Clarissa thinks: "but one must economise, not buy things rashly for Elizabeth" (p.5). No further reference is made to whom Elizabeth is or what role she will play in the novel. Clarissa also refers to Richard, Sylvia, Fred and Sally Seton in the opening pages, but it is not disclosed until later who these people are and what part they play in Clarissa's life. "
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Consumer Behavior Study in International Banking, 2005.
A case study of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.
2,854 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 123.95
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This paper discusses in detail the role that motivation and personality play in influencing consumer behavior, taking the case of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) as an example to discuss and analyze these important points. In this paper, an analysis of the print ads of HSBC is analyzed, relating its features to identify its target market and perceived motivations and personalities of HSBC?s target market. This study aims to provide an illustration of how motivation and personality analysis of consumers are vital to the understanding of consumer markets and behavior.
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"The terms motivation and personality may seem familiar for people, but its significance to consumer behavior is less known, yet increasingly essential in identifying, determining, and understanding insights regarding consumption patterns and preferences. Personality is defined by Sheth et. al. (1999) as ?[a] person?s consistent ways [sic] of responding to the environment in which he or she lives? (G-11). Personality, he states, is created through the combining of external influences or the social environment and genetic or biological traits of the individual. The combination of social with the individual results to the creation or development customer personality; consumer personality may be product- or service-oriented, or both (243). Product-oriented consumers tend to patronize a product or service based on the merchandise itself, while service-oriented consumers tend to ?seek relationships? with the seller, producer of the service or manufacturer of the product."
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Adolescent Television Behavior and Actual Behavior, 2002.
Examination of adolescent behavior as depicted on television; compared with actual adolescent behavioral patterns.
4,838 words (approx. 19.4 pages), 20 sources, APA, AU$ 179.95
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This study uses content analysis to examine adolescent television drama program behavior as compared to actual adolescent behavioral statistics from the National Center for Health Statistics. Issues of sexual behavior, alcohol usage and drug usage were analyzed. This work contributes to cultivation theory; the culmination of similar messages on fictional adolescent television drama programs re-enforces impressions that are not based on reality.
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"Media can be described in many ways and forms. It is the dissemination of news, events, and information as well as a portrayal of America. It contains movies, sitcoms, dramas, comedies, news, and world events that all shape our reality of what the world is. Television more specifically is so popular because its function is to be a mirrored image of what America is, its beliefs, and ideas. Because it performs this function, it is considered entertainment. This industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that centers around two words: money and people. It does not necessarily have to be accurate for people to believe it. People will believe what they find to be interesting whether it is true or not, based upon no actual proof. This is why the media can get away with straying from the truth, because people do not care whether what they absorb is true. Truth is a very powerful concept that most people take too lightly. Most people will not admit that what they watch on television, hear on the radio, or read in the newspaper affects them. However, it has been proven through the cultivation theory that this effect is present, it does occur, and it subsequently affects the way a country perceives itself. This is how the media ultimately controls the power of thought."
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International Operations and Internalization, 2005.
Considers how international operations affects a company's marketing function.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 92.95
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This paper considers how international operations affects a company's marketing function, including all four components of the marketing mix. It looks at Porter's model of international strategy and stages of internationalization. The paper provides examples.
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"In today's economy companies can no longer be satisfied with serving a single geographic market. This strategy is still effective for some businesses but many companies-including small and medium-sized organizations-have recognized the benefits of expanding their operations to the global market. With the advent of the Internet and the ability to transfer funds across borders seamlessly and with low transaction costs the move toward globalization is no longer limited to only large companies ..."
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Organizational Behavior, 2004.
This paper discusses the resolution of internal and external forces, which impact organizational behavior.
1,185 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 59.95
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The paper explains the organizational influence of restructuring on the behavior of the Boeing Corporation, Fairfield Resorts, and Standard Federal Bank. The author points out that the repair of the reputation of the Boeing Corporation, post 9/11, occurred by focusing on ethics, core fundamentals in daily operations, and corporate task execution to restore the company image. The paper relates that competition is another external factor; at Fairfield Resorts, an emphasis exists to eliminate competition through offering a better package for vacation travel.
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"At the conclusion of 2004, the senior leadership team truly compliments our entire corporation for meeting the short-term goals and objectives of the Boeing Corporation. The accomplishing of resolve occurs because of focusing on execution and meeting customer commitments while dealing with corporate ethical and economical issues that severely were responsible for the undermining of the reputation of the Boeing Corporation and working relationships with both the current public and the client bases of the Boeing Corporation. Operational plans gain questions when dealing with a tragedy like 9/11."
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The Body Shop International, 2007.
This paper performs a SWOT analysis and reviews the internal and external environments of The Body Shop International, a cosmetic company that has a mandate to support social marketing.
1,825 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 85.95
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This paper explains that, in addition to making a profit, The Body Shop International gears its cosmetics business activities towards supporting community trade, defending human rights, activating self-esteem, trying to protect the planet, fighting against animal testing and supporting its own charity called The Body Shop Foundation. The author points out that, after a period of slowed growth in the 1990s and increased competition, The Body Shop established a new strategy of increased investment in marketing and promotion at the store level. The paper reveals that the industry growth is occurring in Africa and Asia where The Body Shop has a huge market share; however, changes in the political, economic or social climate in these countries will affect the Body Shop's overall demand since some of these countries have volatile environments.
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Internal Environment
Business History and Operations
Business Concept and Mission Statement
Functional Products/Services
Product Marketing
Sales/Profit Profiles
External Environment
Industry: Major Competitors
Competitors
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
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"The three major competitors are Alliance Boots, Bath and Body Works, and Estee Lauder. Alliance Boots is a British based company with approximately seventeen percent (17%) market share of the British market. It is the largest pharmacy chain in Europe and is a serious competitor in the cosmetic market for The Body Shop. Bath and Body Works is a subsidiary of intimate brands and enjoys a one point nine percent (1.9%) share of the bath and shower market in the United States. The company is a competitor to the Body Shop since its sells natural body and hair care products as well as personal care products and fragrances."
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The Internal Accounting Consultancy Model, 2004.
This paper discusses the use of the internal accounting consultancy model at Marmon, a privately held company.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 34.95
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This paper explores the kind of background and knowledge an accountant requires to be an effective internal consultant. The author explains that data gathered by accountants is not only used internally but also externally. The paper relates the ways in which information gathered by accountants at Marmon and other corporations is used by individuals and organizations outside of the company.
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"There is still a role for external consultants as they provide flexible resource of manpower and specialist expertise that an organization often lacks. Internal consulting offers a new model for many highly skilled accountants whose abilities are under-utilized. A common failure of internal auditors becoming internal consultants is that the company and the consultants both expect their job duties to be driven by functional department manager they are assisting. However, successful consulting demands a proactive approach where the relationship is between equals. Consultants often must challenge the d
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Internal Communication and Motivation, 2007.
An analysis of the link between effective internal communication and employee motivation in an organization.
3,006 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 16 sources, MLA, AU$ 128.95
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This paper investigates how internal communication and employee motivation are both linked and essential to organizational effectiveness in a slowing economy. It then assesses the factors of an internal communication plan and discusses the communication medium as part of the internal communications strategy. Finally, the paper offers several techniques for effective internal communication and evaluates the importance of measurement as part of a sound internal communication strategy.
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Importance of Internal Communication in Organizations
The Internal Communication Plan
The Communication Medium
Effective Internal Communication Techniques
Measuring Communication Effectiveness
Conclusions
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"The value of communication should be at the front of every communicator's mind. Communicators need to clearly show the connection between business strategy and employee actions. An effective internal communication plan can be part of any organization's communication strategy. Feedback is a critical element in the communication lifecycle. By using measurement techniques, plans can be put into action. With effective communication, managers can celebrate and recognize achievements and staff contributions. Internal communication leads to improved performance, efficiency, and operational effectiveness. It emphasizes face-to-face and two-way communication, empowers staff, and creates opportunities for learning and development."
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Culture and International Business, 2004.
A consideration of the internal and external cultural factors that affect companies competing in the international market.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper examines the impact of the globalization of the world market on workers from across borders, and on the businesses they work for.
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Internal Theft/Shrinkage at Subways Inc, 2008.
An analysis of the effect of internal theft/shrinkage at Subways Inc., in the United States.
1,705 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 80.95
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This paper describes issues related to internal theft/shrinkage at Subways Inc., in the United States. It describes the aims and benefits of their automated cash control system and looks at the role of managing in regards to internal theft/shrinkage. The paper also discusses the implications of internal theft/shrinkage for Subways Inc., and the hospitality industry in general.
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Internal Theft/Shrinkage at Subways in the United States
Effect on the Hospitality Industry
Effect on Subway, Inc
The Role of Management in Relation to Internal Theft/Shrinkage at Subway
Training Implications and Concerns
Training and Information Resources for Internal Theft/Shrinkage at Subways in the United States
Financial Implications for Internal Theft/Shrinkage at Subways in the United States
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"Whereas it is apparent that training implications and concerns are needed for Internal threat/ shrinkage, a lot of OBM practitioners undertake an assessment prior to interfering, the details of such evaluations do not find coverage in writing. It is important to conduct an organizational functional assessment before intervention to find out variables responsible for maintaining cash shortages, and an intervention package comprising of feedback and responsibility was implemented based on the outcomes of the evaluation. The impact of the intervention package was assessed with an ABAB reversal design. At the time of baseline, daily cash shortages averaged $2.27. When the feedback and accountability package was executed, average cash shortages were lowered to $0.06 daily. A rise in average daily cash shortage to $7.78 was observed at the time when the intervention package was taken away. At the time when the feedback and accountability package was reinstated, average daily cash shortages lowered to $0.19. The outcomes of the present study recommend that novice practitioners can successfully use organizational functional assessment in order to diagnose and rectify performance problems. (Rohn; Austin; Lutrey, 2002)"
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Internal Public Relations, 2004.
This paper discusses internal public relations, a program to increase, systematically, support for its products, services, management views, intellectual capital, and its distinct approach to doing business among an organization's internal constituents.
830 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 43.95
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This paper explains that, by deploying positive public relations strategies within the organization itself, employees, who are often its most effective marketers to the outside world, are encouraged to spread the word about the organization to friends, family, potential consumers, and stockholders. The author points out that an effective internal public relations campaign can help build credibility, manage risks from unhappy employees, and establish a reputation of a positive and up-and-coming company through positive word-of-mouth, which drives sales figures upward. The paper stresses that the first step to positive internal public relations is to create a corporate community by showing an interest in the employee?s family life and life outside of his or her immediate job responsibilities.
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"Coca-Cola didn?t want to scare its own staff and financial analysts about the company?s performance and cause a panic for the organization, which would only hurt employees as well as stockholders and CEOs in the end, if profits began to decline in the short term. But ?if you?re not Coke,? warns the public relations company Makovsky and Company, this could create an atmosphere of secrecy and mistrust. If you don?t provide guidance through consistent internal memos and newsletters, then quarterly financial statements must be more detailed to avoid outside and inside scrutiny that could be more costly in the end."
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Internal Auditing, 2004.
This paper discusses the problem of internal controls and conflicts of interest in internal auditing.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 34.95
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This paper explains that a conflict of interest arises when independent and internal auditors, who check the design of a company's internal control system, also help to construct it. The author points out that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was designed to provide checks of independence for public accountants who perform audits on publicly traded companies.
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"An accounting system is only accurate to the extent that it is used properly. The management of a company is charged with designing the accounting system and developing an environment in which the system will be used consistently and correctly. Internal controls are the management policies implemented to assure that the information coming from the accounting system reflects the actual transactions of the company. There are two prerequisites to implementing internal control techniques. One is proper management attitude. Unless the management of ..."
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