Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

9 pages in length. With the use of JIT affecting inventories and material handling, future recessions will be less severe and shorter than past recessions. This well-researched paper explores the recessionary effects of Just-in-time inventory management (JIT) and how inventory levels are going down as compared to economic activity. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. In today's world of technology and high-speed lifestyle, logistics is becoming increasingly important. The hot topic of logistics is the focus of this paper and includes terminology along with examples of some companies and the way they successfully control their logistics planning. Streamline logistics is the main slant. Bibliography lists 6 sources. ...

When a business looks at expanding into of staring up on another country it requires background information on that country such as political and economic data. This 8 page paper considers political and economic data on Switzerland which would be useful to an potential foreign investor. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the importance of selling and examines some selling techniques. Different ways of selling are discussed including the use of 'feel felt found' and the importance of body language. Quality sales and quantity sales are also considered as are some basic rules that should apply to all salesmen as well ...

This 12 page report discusses government regulation of the pharmaceutical drug industry and the prices of its products. As with any other discussion of regulation or deregulation of an important and profitable sector of the economy, the discussion revolving around the regulation of pharmaceutical drugs is both heated and multi-faceted. However, from an economic perspective and regardless of the industry involved, “any ...

This 5 page paper takes a look at NAFTA and its impact on U.S. firms. The future ramifications of the treaty on businesses is noted as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the modern Gilded Age of America and the ways in which real estate tycoon and hotel and casino owner Donald Trump personifies the reincarnation of the business mentality of the famed Gilded Age of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper takes a concise look at some of the financial aspects of exporting, concentrating on the risks of currency fluctuations and the way in which this effect a company along with the measures a company may take in order to reduce the exposure to risk. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 16 page paper. The writer begins with a very brief introduction to each of these three companies, including revenue comparisons. The rest of the paper emphasizes stock market factors and includes reports and discussions of: quarterly share prices for two years; comparisons of p/e ratios - companies, sectors, industry and S&P 500; historical earnings ...

This 3 page paper emphasizes the fact that United Airlines has recently had to cancel hundreds and hundreds of flights. While United claims the pilots are refusing to work overtime and are instead just calling in sick, the fact is that their contract expired in April. This focused paper takes a look at ...

A Comparative Report: This 5 page report compares the comparative report between Victor Vroom's Expectancy Theory and J. Stacy Adams' Equity Theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the slipped schedule and budget overruns of a project to design, manufacture and test market a new product. Project planners need to be cognizant of the time required to complete each project activity and the unforeseen difficulties that can arise during each step. They need to plan on at least some difficulty ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the industry and addresses subjects such as population, technology and trade union influence. The modern construction business is the focus of this paper that also touches on the industry's roots as well as changes it has endured throughout the years. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper is a list of different job vacancies in the Montreal area for August 2000. The paper lists the company names and the positions available.

An 8 page paper which discusses how human factors involve the safe operation of machinery. The paper discusses various threats to humans, indicating human factors, and illustrates that awareness, through training, education, innovation, and a knowledge of technology, can greatly affect the safety conditions related to man and machine. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

(5 pp) The history of the American Labor Movement seems to be one of action and then reaction The second attempt at unionizing workers was called The Noble and Holy Order of the Knights of Labor, it began inauspiciously in 1869 as a secret society, with a private ritual, passwords, and ...

A 6 page paper that discusses this company. Information is provided about the company's products, including their numerous new entries into the market in 1999, selected fiscal data, the changing demographics of customers, competition, and improvements the company has made in various aspects of its operations. 1 graph is included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

4 pages in length. Discusses what makes a good partner within the strategic alliance and why these characteristics make an alliance a successful one. Bibliogrpahy lists 10 sources.

A 6 page paper. The concept of leadership has been studied and written about for years. It seems that every management expert in every field attempts to define and describe what is meant by the term leadership. This essay discusses the definitions of leader and leadership, which are interdependent. A list of some of ...

5 pages in length. All of us at one time or another have experienced those difficult moments when we want to speak up for our rights but are faced with an adversary, be it family member, friend, or employer, who is simply a stronger personality type than ourself. In these cases we inevitably lose our case, and go slinking ...

6 pages in length. If one is considering going for a graduate degree this is a must-have paper. The information contained within this essay can help an individual make the right choice. Based upon the author's own experience and with a bibliography of 6 sources, this is a hot topic whether for those who are currently students or ...

10 pages in length. This in-depth analysis of the Schering-Plough pharmaceutical company discusses the company, its divisions, a complete financial analysis, as well as what consumers can expect from the company. The Schering-Plough website is analyzed as to its completeness and accessibility to consumers, and the paper also considers recent acquisitions and mergers by this coporation.

6 pager paper that provides a comparison of these companies in terms of revenue, margin percentages and value ratios. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at e-businesses and the importance of customer service. Customer service is also discussed in a general sense. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

7 pages in length. The computer has created a convenience dependent society. People no longer have to go to the library to obtain a book, as they can access many of them right online. A person can shop for food, clothing, gifts and just about everything else that one desires just by ...