Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

This 6 page paper looks at the way in which the postal service maybe effected by deregulation. The paper considers the advantages, such as increased competition leading to better services and higher levels of efficiency and the disadvantages such as the reduction in the more rural or remote locations and the less commercially viable ...

This 16 page paper consider what we mean when we talk of ISO 9000, how it is gained, what it entails, and how it can be used in order to gain an advantage or increase quality. The paper then considers the effect it will have on the employees and the company culture of a company ...

An 11 page paper. The writer begins by defining what an organization is and describing an organization's purpose. The rest of the paper uses organizational theory and applies it to building and managing an effective and successful hospital. Strategic planning and management are at the core of building an effective organization, regardless of the ...

Two Questions: 5 pages. Answers questions concerning why the students of organizational culture tend to ignore the existence of ambiguity, as well as to what extent the existence of sub-cultures threaten the concept of a strong corporate culture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

9 pages. Decision trees are extremely valuable when faced with a sequential decision problem. In such a situation, the first decision leads naturally to additional alternatives that must be considered. This paper deals with this interesting and surprisingly logical method of problem solving. The paper thoroughly explains what a decision tree is, how it works and what kinds ...

This 6 page paper considers the recent development market of the multiplex cinema in the United Kingdom. The paper considers the existing problems of the mismatch between supply and demand due to the failure of companies to read the market correctly. The paper then undertakes a competitor analysis, recognising that the competing facilities may not ...

This 17 page paper considers the way in which Marriott Hotels makes use of all its available resources. The paper looks at the use of financial resources, human sources, capital asset and the intangible assets such as brand names and company culture in order to create a competitive advantage. The paper includes 3 graphs and ...

A 5 page paper that investigates the recent and future trends in the hotel industry. Examples from different regions in the world as well as the United States are considered and discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages. In the landmark case of Skinner v. Railway Labor Executives Association (489 U. S. 602, 1989), the case involved whether mandatory drug testing was a violation of the fourth amendment, the right to privacy in the workplace. In this case, the government argued that between January 1987 and August of 1988 there were 54 accidents ...

This 5 page paper considers what direct and indirect commercial benefits may be seen on earth as a result of the International Space Station (ISS). The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses the benefits of corporate fiscal and non-fiscal reports published on the Internet. Benefits are discussed in terms of the company and in terms of the investor or potential investor. Survey data regarding percentage of companies using this technology are provided. The writer concludes with an opinion as to ...

A 6 page paper. Four specific issues are addressed: the need for planning for change; fundraising and accounting; volunteer programs; and the changing environment in which nonprofits operate. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the way a questionnaire should be written to ensure reliability, validity, objectivity. The paper examines the issues surrounding the way a questionnaire should be put together, going on to demonstrate how this can be seen in practice. The bibliography sites 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses different types of communities and then discusses how they will be likely altered in the future with the notion of telework. The source used for examining communities comes from the course material in an article titled "Approaches to Community: Conflicts and Complementarities" by Marcia Pelly Effrat. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.

This 7 page paper considers how there is a need for the gaps between politics economics and culture to be resolved for cultural project to be successful. The paper discusses this using the example of the museum and exhibition sector in the United Kingdom, with examples such as the Victoria and Albert Museum and ...

A 10 page paper which discusses many concerns and conditions that need examining when considering how to introduce scooters into Spain. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper. Based on an article about Proctor & Gamble by Julian Barnes, the writer responds to several questions. The questions address: the opportunities and risks to P&G by selling proprietary property; how to mitigate the risks; how to price its technology; whether or not the company should create a new division; ...

This 12 page report discusses PepsiCo, a company that has expanded and evolved into a mega-corporation that far exceeds its original establishment as a soft drink manufacturer. With 300,000 employees, nearly $30 billion in annual sales and interests that range from its original cola to restaurant management. he days in which a corporation could become a major player in ...

This 9 page report discusses the fact that organizational change in the past several decades has been both profound and broad-based. Organizations throughout the world have evolved in ways that demonstrate that even though management theorists or professors have determined that there is one “right” way to effectively organize a business should not suggest that there is only one right ...

10 pages in length. The writer discusses the necessary steps to expatriate training within three specific periods: prepreparation, on-site and repatriation. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

5 pages in length. Charlie Contractor contracted with Adam Apartment to build a high rise apartment on Adam's property. The project was finished on time. Prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy, it was discovered that the apartment was built five feet onto the neighboring property of Bill. Charlie offered to ...

A 5 page paper that discusses a case prepared at Harvard Business College. The problem involves oil pumping motors and a company in Northern Canada. The scenario is presented, the problem identified, alternatives with pros and cons, the opinions of certain personnel and a recommendation is made for the company. Bibliography lists 1 sources.

A 5 page research paper that takes the form of a speech directed towards executives in charge of fundraising for non-profit organizations. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper considers the argument that the United States can be seen as a leader in the field of agriculture. The writer discusses this from different perspectives including practical and theoretical aspects of economic, ethical and developmental. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the way that performance is measured in modern organisations. The purpose of the paper is to give the reader an outlines of the productivity paradox, balanced scorecards, and activity based costing, looking at what they are and how they are used. The bibliography cites 12 sources.