Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

A 6 page research paper that examines the ramifications of employee misuse of office equipment, specifically focusing on Internet and email abuse. The writer discusses the privacy issues involved and also the implications for loss of productivity and theft of information via email. This paper also includes a brief outline of its contents and ...

A 3 page paper. The writer reports the elements in each of three external environments: remote, industrial and operating and offers some expected changes in each environment over the next ten years. The essay then suggests several objectives for Dell Computer. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which argues that, while computer technology has brought us a great deal of more efficient services and given us greater access to the world, for the most part computer technology has harmed our society much more than it has helped it. From ruined marriages, to a form of reliance on technology ...

This 5 page paper considers the process of buying a laptop computer with the use of a needs analysis. The example used in s laptop computer for family use. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 7 page paper that reviews 5 articles, each addressing a different issue. The questions/issues addressed in this paper are: Information systems failure or malfunction; Computer viruses; advanced technology and the adverse effects on employees; health issues with computer use; and software piracy. Articles reviewed each address one issue, for instance, one article reports the ...

This 6 page paper reports the success of four entrepreneurs: Jeff Bezos (Amazon.com), Michael Dell (Dell Computers), Wayne Huizenga (Waste Management, Blockbuster Entertainment, AutoNation), and Lillian Vernon (Lillian Vernon). The writer discusses the characteristics of each person and provides information about the companies they began. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper compares three notebook computers. one from each of these companies. The paper begins with a brief introduction to Dell, Gateway and Compaq. It then presents the basic specifications for each of the models selected. A comparison is then made followed by a selection. The comparison includes other literature regarding customer service ...

A 5 page paper that discuses Michael Dell and the kind of leader he is. The writer discusses leadership qualities and aspects of leadership as defined by Kouzes and Posner, and others and applies these to Dell. Dell revolutionized the way computers are sold, taking them from the manufacturer directly to the end user. He ...

This 12-page paper discusses the mechanics needed for forming a data warehouse as a type of business. Topics discussed include trends in this area, overview of personnel and organizational structure. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper reports and discusses the recent deal between these two companies. AstraZeneca, a large pharmaceutical corporation, is buying 19.9 percent of Cambridge Antibody Technology, a small biotechnology firm. The essay reports the amounts involved and other particulars, the purpose of the alliance and the effect on share prices. The writer also discusses ...

This 11-page paper determines if there is any truly competitive advantage for a company that implements information technology (IT). Through a literature review, the comment is no, there is little competitive advantage for a company doing this. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 17-page paper discusses the trends and technological underpinnings of various e-marketing facets, such as the Internet (Web), interactive television and mobile commerce. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

This is a 10 page paper which discusses the value of print and the impact of technology on the economy of the printing business. The bibliography has 5 sources.

This 4-page paper describes how research and technology have changed organizations - and in this case, the technology was used to focus on consumer marketing preferences. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper draws a technology pathway for the development of IBM over the last 100 years and considers the different stages of development. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses the impact of technology on the structure and culture of an organization, and thus, affects the workplace. Following a brief introduction to the topic, the writer reports employees' perceptions of productivity and morale. The writer comments on the ability of disabled workers to join the workforce and also on ...

This 8 page paper looks at the nexus between policy and technology, and the role government policy plays in establishing country competitiveness. This is discussed with the use of Michael E Porters model of Diamond of National Advantage and examination of three different countries; the UK, India and Japan. The bibliography cites 8 sources. ...

This 8 page paper discusses technology over the past two centuries from market economies through the current information society. This paper discusses the ways in which people have responded to new technologies - both positive and negative reactions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry looking at the competitive nature of the industry the main markets, the main drivers and competitive forces. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 16 page paper considers the impact that IT has had in industry. This is undertaken by a broad look at IT in the commercial sector, the penetration of hardware, the proliferation and increase in IT related jobs, the different operating systems and the prevalence of e-commerce. This is a paper with a large number ...

This 3-page paper discusses what needs to be considered in a location analysis for fictitious manufacturer Bit Technology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the ongoing advancement and development of technology and its continual changing of the parameters of virtually every aspect of modern life. This influence depends on the following specific characteristics of technology: rationality, artificiality, automatic choices, self-generation, oneness, the domino effect, universality and autonomy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 35 page paper that expands on the shorter paper of the same name. The extensive added section expands on the basic premise of the first that technology already has changed the travel agent industry and will continue to further change it in the future. Harvard's Theodore Levitt wrote in 1960 that America's railroads declined not because ...

A 5 page paper. Managers make dozens of decisions every day. Many of these decisions are made using the information technology that is available to them. The writer first discusses the different roles of the manager, how these roles all require information and how managers use IT to help them in their job functions. ...

This 6-page paper focuses on how technology helps improve claims processing in the insurance industry. Bibliography lists 3 sources.