Essays and Research Papers on All Technology Issues

A 10 page paper discussing strategy at Ryanair, a young airline based in Ireland. It has been operating according to the no-frills business model inspired by Southwest Airlines, but has come to the point that it needs to make some decisions about its future. The purpose here is to analyze what has influenced ...

A 3 page paper discussing some of the “secrets” of Southwest Airlines’ success, including its unique position as consistent winner of the “triple crown” of aviation that includes best ontime performance, fewest baggage complaints and greatest customer satisfaction. Southwest Airlines still remains the one that other carriers want to emulate. The old, established ...

In 2001 BMW took a risk and re-launched the famous 1960’s small car; the mini. This 10 page considers the car and its markets, the way it competes in a fiercely competitive market and the value it creates for shareholders. The paper also looks at areas of potential improvement and outlines a plan for ...

This 9-page paper focuses on how technology has impacted economics, politics, culture and social structures during the past 100 years, more specifically, the 20th century. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page study outlines the factors that relate to the occupational strategy for Web developers. The increasing use of the World Wide Web for business operations has determined a need for Web developers. Web developers are responsible for creating Web designs and integrating new technological elements into the development of Web pages. ...

This 28 page paper outlines the use of artificial intelligence in medicine. This paper outlines some of the major ways in which AI has improved the function of physicians and researchers. Bibliography lists 55 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing the transportation issues in central Florida as they relate to the tourist trade. All of the communities of the Orlando MSA seek to increase their share of the tourist trade in the area. Driven in large part by the presence of Disney World, Orlando attracts more than 43 ...

This 10 page paper suggests that certain models such as TQM be applied to the launching of TCC, which is TSA's contact center. TSA is the Transportation Security Administration. Much attention s paid to airport security and providing good customer service. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

14 pages in length. Economic, cultural and social growth is advantageous to virtually every community; the extent to which these elements contribute to a well-rounded and progressive city is both grand and far-reaching. However, there are downsides to the tremendous expansion myriad communities have experienced in recent years, with Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the views of Sachs, Postrel and Cowan regarding the social, political and ethical impacts of industrial development and technology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins by identifying the tiers in the cellular industry and explaining the two types of carriers, facilities-based and resellers. Data regarding number of carriers, number of subscribers in the U.S., market share leaders, and the dramatic continual growth in the cellular industry are reported. An analysis of the industry is ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of AI, or artificial intelligence, and its use. This paper specifically considers the use in chaotic financial markets. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 50 page paper considers whether the privatisation of the Ports in the UK has been a success. The paper begins by identifying the goals of privatisation by looking at the political background to the policies origins in 1970’s and 1980’s. In order to judge the relative level of success, the meeting of targets is ...

A 3 page discussion of footwear. Notes the evolution of footwear since ancient times and the varying uses to which is put today. Emphasizes that material combines with design to determine function. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 12 page paper explores the different types of risks that may be faced by an airline. These include physical threats as well as virtual or intangible threats, such as computer viruses and assessing the level and severity of the threat. The paper also includes consideration of the reliance placed on suppliers. The bibliography cites ...

This 8-page paper focuses on lifeboat hoist equipment information, what it is (what it consists of), how it operates and safety measures that should be taken for maintaining it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the growth of private jet ownership on a timeshare basis and marketing considerations based on the 4 Ps of marketing. The paper concludes that fractional ownership may never be a huge industry, but it can be a profitable one for those already competing within it. At minimum, it ...

A 12 page discussion of the importance of airline safety. Two problems of paramount importance are identified: The terrorism threat and faulty mechanics. The recommendation is made that stricter identification and screening protocol be implemented as well as policies requiring immediate attention to mechanical problems as they are discovered. Maintenance extensions ...

This 4 page paper considers what it meant by the term mechatronics and how, when understood this enhance manufacturing possesses. The paper looks at examples of simple mechatronics and hew these can be applied in manufacturing to increase efficiently and productivity, decrease costs and support competitive advantages such as differentiation. The bibliography cites 3 sources. ...

This 10 page paper considers the important of Dubai port as hub port for the shipping industry. The paper looks at shipping as a whole, the development of Dubai and the role of the port in the Dubai and why this is such a popular port already as well as looking to the future. The ...

A 7 page paper discussing the approaches that American Airlines is taking in marketing itself in early 2004. Long-haul carriers still have not fully recovered from the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and the recession that followed, and American Airlines maintains some attractive offers. Most offers are attractive only to rather narrow market ...

This 80 page paper examines the Greek shipping market and the need for change in order for Greek shipping companies to survive. The Greek shipping industry is very different to the shipping industry in other countries, which has led to many of the current competitive advantages. However the environment is changing, and this paper ...

A 10 page paper assessing the state of business class air travel in 2004. After dramatic decline during the early years of the new century, business travel appears to be recovering. Most airlines focused on the higher-profit business customer prior to 2000, but certainly not in the manner they are courting him in ...

A 14 page paper assessing the state of business class air travel in 2004, essentially a 4-page extension of another paper by the same name. This paper includes a discussion of price elasticity and notes that yield pricing may be approaching its demise. After dramatic decline during the early years of the new ...

A 3 page paper discussing three of the sources of innovation at Sony. From its introduction of the first tape recorder in 1949 to its unveiling of an improved Orio robot in 2003, Sony has continued to innovate, despite economic conditions or the state of its local markets. Three sources of its innovation ...