Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

This 15-page paper is an overview of Tollgrade Communication (based in Pennsylvania) and attempts to argue critically whether or not this particular company is one that is worthwhile to invest in. Topics covered include the company history and structure of the board of directors, the stock prices between October 2001 and October 2002 and other ...

An 8 page discussion of the formation of independence and interdependence and how those qualities relate to teamwork in the workplace. Stresses the role of the supervisor in developing an employee's ability to make decisions and solve problems and to work together with other employees in a team. Emphasizes that communication skills are ...

An 8 page paper that explores leadership characteristics of five personages, three real and two fictional. They are: Jim Lovell, Gene Krantz, Preston Tucker, Captain Ramsey and Lt. Commander Hunger. The last two are characters in the film, Crimson Tide. The writer addresses: leadership, integrity, vision, communication, and empowerment as these characteristics apply to each ...

This 10-page paper focuses on an example of a supervisor manual describing best practices in a company. Topics discussed include communication, performance appraisal and orientation and training. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on Wal-Mart's negative publicity and how it is trying to deal with crisis communications. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 18 page paper. Apple Computer changed the way the world looked at computers in the mid-1970s. This paper provides a brief history and overview of the company, Steve Jobs being replaced by John Scully only to have Jobs return to the company in its time of trouble. The computer hardware industry is discussed including ...

This 4 page paper examines this firm that endured a scandal in September of 2004. While the scandal is discussed, there are many facts about the mission and management of this large company that is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page report discusses marketing of computer hardware in Germany. Prices in Germany have been low, due to the fact that the market has a great deal of competition, with small local suppliers playing a role in this market. Computer 'supermarkets' have also had a great deal of success in selling personal computers inexpensively ...

This 13-page paper describes the organizational culture of fictitious Sherman Computers, and takes into consideration how the company can move into computer assembly. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses Apple Inc.'s strengths, brand leveraging and suggestions for the future. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 32 page research paper that investigates the similarities and differences between Dell Computer and Gateway, Inc. The paper begins with a one-page summary, followed by an introduction to the topic. The writer provides an overview of each company, including a description of how each was established. Each company's mission, visions and goals are then ...

A 3 page paper that discusses the elements a company should consider when implementing a computer accounting system. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10 page paper examines the history of the computer industry, with particular attention to the PC industry. The changes that have come about as a result of technological change is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper that explains Dell's organizational structure. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the complexities of internal hacking by first defining and describing the term, then specifically considering how it threatens corporate computer security, reasons why employees compromise system networks, relevancy of internal hacking’s relationship to information systems and where it fits into information systems’ environment, organizational impacts and issues involved, and ...

This 14 page paper discusses what branding is and the importance of developing brands. The variables involved in creating a brand image are discussed. Passionate branding is explained, including the traits of passionate branding. The bulk of the paper describes how Apple developed the Mac brand, which is a passionate brand. Mac users are fiercely ...

The trended financial information for apple computers shows the financial reports for the past eight quarters, from the fourth quarter of 1999 through the third quarter of 2001. This 5 page paper provides a financial analysis based on the report and provides a summary of reasons why Apple is no longer a good investment. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...

A 16 page paper discussing Dell's direct distribution business model. The fact that Apple's Steve Jobs keeps a picture of Michael Dell in his office with a bullseye painted on it can have no effect on Dell Computer aside from a good long chuckle, but Dell can count on increased direct sales competition as ...

This 14 page paper begins by describing the very first television commercial for the Macintosh Computer in 1984. That ad set the tone for Apple's marketing of this brand for the future. The writer describes several of Apple's campaigns for the Mac, demonstrating the company's creativity and innovative approach to marketing. Other marketing strategies, such ...

This 3 page paper looks at a situation presented by the student for the set up of a new computer club were students help students. The paper conducts a feasibility study which includes looking at the existence of any similar organizations, outlines the services it will provide, formulates a mission statement and consider how the ...

A 13 page business plan discussing a rather cautious method of exporting computers to the Gulf region. Acme Computer realizes that projections for the domestic PC market are dour well into the next century, but that foreign markets offer the promise of growth unlikely while operating solely in domestic markets. Saudi Arabia technically ...

This 5 page report style paper is written with the purpose of persuading management of the benefits of allocating a manger with his own computer. The paper argues in logical terms for the time benefits, the cost savings and the better efficiency that will be gained.

The London Ambulance Service (LAS) had been using a manual system for many years. In 1992 a new computer system was introduced, this system was a failure and lasted only two weeks. This 11 page paper considers how this project failed to identify and then failed to satisfy the critical success factors. The paper shows ...

An 8 page paper that explains job costing approaches that are used in manufacturing firms, focusing on computer manufacturers. Job cost analysis and job order costing are explained. Examples are provided. Activity based costing is also discussed. The items typically omitted from job costing are identified. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 15 page paper that considers the relationship between Dell and one of its suppliers, Solectron Corporation. Dell Computer Corporation is the world's #1 direct computer sales vendor and Solectron Corporation is the #1 contract manufacturer that provides manufacturing and process engineering services to the electronics industries. The paper discusses the interdependent relationship between ...