Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

A 5 page paper discussing the effects on the global diamond cartel resulting from Russia's—and to a lesser degree Australia's—defection from the protection of the cartel. The activities of the 'renegades' in the latter years of the 1990s has created uncertainty in the global diamond market, but unfolding events are further enhancing De Beers' credibility ...

This 5 page paper looks at H.R.28 and its relationship to the implementation of government sponsored child care for federal employees. On-site child care is presented as a viable solution to the problem of the lack of parental involvement in society today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 2 page paper provides financial information on the Nintendo company as it is derived from its website. The company's website is discussed. Reasons for the company's success is analyzed. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page research paper that examines the problem of substance abuse in the workplace and the cost that this entails in terms of reduced productivity and other costs to business and industry. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing AOL's marketing efforts, both to potential subscribers and as an advertising outlet for others. Subscribers deride it; advertisers protect their relationship with the service by making only guarded comments; and now AOL's fortunes have changed to the point that CEO Steve Case and his senior managers can afford to ...

This 5 page paper explores the strategies Heinz is using to market ketchup internationally. The company has only recently focused on brand image and consistency in international advertising. The values of this approach are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper focuses on the leadership at AT&T as an example of how governance and leadership are important. Michael Armstrong's influence is detailed and changes made in 1998 are highlighted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which briefly argues that we, as American citizens, are entitled to our privacy, even in the workplace. Bibliography lists 3 sources. RAprivac2

A 3 page comparison of five World Wide Web sites offering businesses resources in marketing and business plan formulation. Compares the attributes of the sites and identifies the Internet as an excellent source of information as well as a potential for marketing. Strongly advises that companies seeking to create Web pages seek out ...

25 pages in length. If students expect to succeed in the workplace, a secure knowledge of basic skills is highly important. In this day and age of technological advancements taking the place of fundamental competency, more and more students are entering the workforce with substandard abilities. That people are becoming wholly dependent ...

A 9 page paper which discusses some of the issues involving privacy in the workplace today. With the growth of technology this issue ahs gained a great deal of attention, both personal and legal. Many various examples and opinions are provided in arguing for the right to privacy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper which discusses an article titled 'Private Parts,' by John J. Miller, which addresses many various government plans to gather all information about citizens. This information is gathered, or intended to be gathered, for various reasons, but despite the reason, the end result is essentially the same: the loss of privacy. Student ...

This 10 page report discusses just-in-time (JIT) business philosophy which can result in much improved cost accounting. Essentially all businesses experience some aspect of the same logistics issues, whether their business is health care, airlines, or manufacturing. More and more of those companies have come to realize that instead of cutting staff or sacrificing quality ...

5 pages in length. As multinational and global capitalism continues to develop, various global systems will become increasingly essential to its orderly progression. In order to meet these specific needs, it will become necessary to reorganize the manner by which many global standards address certain criteria with regard to structural content. The ...

A 5 page paper comparing the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). There are other methods of determining best placement of capital for investment purposes. Though the CAPM has been widely used, its description and popularity arose at a time while globalization was gathering momentum but before ...

5 pages in length. Age discrimination has become more than a minor inconvenience throughout the twentieth century; indeed, the issue has become such a hot potato within the workplace that laws have been forced into existence as a means by which to address the problem. In order to help protect those who stand ...

This 6 page paper takes a look at a Light Coke commercial and analyses it in terms of production values, messages and impact on the target audience. Many things are discussed including camera shots, lighting and color but emphasis is placed on the message it provides. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses two fictitious companies: ABC Software Solutions, a software development company, and Midnight Auto Supply, a small family-owned business with three stores. ABC is developing a system for Midnight that will integrate a number of their functions, such as accounts payable, inventory, ordering, and payroll. The system will also cut checks ...

A 5 page paper discussing the wisdom of investing in the company that at present holds great promise but no profits, and is located in a region of the world noted first for its pristine environment, but second for its bent toward political instability. Terra Statuary is located in the country of Terra Gloria, ...

A 5 page marketing plan for an existing product. SoBeä Beverages is a line of ready to serve drinks that spans the gap between soft drink and 'health food.' SoBeä capitalizes on the trend toward other flavors than traditional colas and lemon-limes in such products as their black tea, energy elixirs, cranberry-grapefruit combinations ...

An 8 page paper which discusses the consideration for franchising a Fashion Cafe. Information relating to the targeted market is provided, as well as current information regarding the present condition of many Fashion Cafes. It can be essentially stated that there are far too many problems with the current Fashion Cafes to ever rationally invest ...

An 8 page research paper that examines how media typically covers the topic of organized labor. Citing Chomsky, Puette, Mort, and Serrin, the writer argues that there is a discernible bias in against labor and in favor of big business. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing an article that appeared in Business Week in 1996. Compaq had attained the status of the largest manufacturer of personal computers in the world, but it was unable to sustain profits of more than 20 percent and suffered an 18 percent decline in its stock value when it was ...

A 5 page paper discussing Exxon's wooing of Saudi Arabia. The decade of the 1990s has been the decade of the merger, and for more than a year the world's largest merger has been underway, that of Exxon and Mobil. Exxon Corp. CEO Lee R. Raymond and Mobil Corp. CEO Lucio A. Noto ...

This 5 page paper presents a marketing plan for the fictitious company of DuoLine which produces a two-fragrance atomizer. The paper presents an introduction to the company, the mission statement, a description of the business, target market, the company's positioning, description of the product and the company's pricing strategy. No Bibliography cited.