Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

A 6 page paper. This paper is a basic overview of venture capital - what it is, what these firms look for, the ratio of success, the expected rate of return. The writer also includes steps the applicant must take to improve success rates. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

5 pages. This paper will serve to compare and contrast the West Virginia Tourism and West Virginia Industrial markets, respectively. Which is best for West Virginia, economically and otherwise? Written from an economic perspective, this paper maintains that West Virginia's economy has depended on both the tourism and the industrial sectors and will need to ...

An 8 page paper. What is the case about? Where is it today? What is going to happen to Microsoft, Inc.? These questions are addressed in this paper beginning with a timeline of the some of the most important events and rulings. The writer goes on to explain what the case was about and ...

5 pages. Describes what led to the current crisis and what some possible solutions might be to the deregulation of electricity in California. This paper gives a well-researched in-depth look at deregulation in California. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper. When the public hears that some CEO is being paid $60 million, they are often outraged. What they don't know that the CEO is receiving a cash salary of a good deal less and that the tens of millions are all in stock options. This paper argues that CEOs are not ...

A twelve page paper which looks at the ways in which the new flexible economy has tended to mediate against mutual commitment and loyalty between employer and employee, the effects that these changes might have on personal and social values and long-term goals, and the ways in which the negative impact could be alleviated by ...

The theft of company secrets concerning the newest technology and, or, products has become 'big business'. This 8 page paper explores the use of computer forensics as a security measure against corporate espionage. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the draft document 'A Way With Waste' published by the UK government in order to reduce the effect of waste ion the environment. The writer considers the way that this change in policy, if adopted, will impact on waste management companies, forcing them to change the way they operate and ...

No business works in a microcosm, there will always be internal and external factors influencing the business. This 5 page paper considers a strong company and looks for some problems that need to be dealt with in order to demonstrate that all companies will always have ongoing issues. The problems include the economic conditions ...

A 5 page paper that discusses the four typical types of financial statements public companies must construct and submit. How these statements are used is also discussed. Finally, the regulations that require these statements are reported. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 17 page paper examines the way a company may make a purchase and negotiate with a supplier. The writer discusses the way the process may operate, how the information may be gathered and methods of gaining the best value, including the role and an example of tendering and bargaining for a better deal. The ...

A 7 page paper. The New Labour Party won a sweeping victory in the last general elections in Britain. This paper discusses some of the issues that relate to businesses and employees since the election. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the way in which companies, such as Mothercare in the UK downsize with the aim of reducing costs. The paper looks at how this may be realised, but also how it may be a false perception if other strategies are not adapted at the same time. The bibliography cites 12 ...

A 7 page paper that explores some of eBay's strategic issues. This company is the largest and most popular of all auction online sites. This paper considers what they do to continually increase their market share and improve net revenues; how they deal with rigged bidding (sellers who use a shill); their strategies for expansion; ...

A 5 page paper. Prior to the 1970s, most corporations were literally run by the founder or the founder's heirs and the governance was more of a dictatorship. Then, boards came under serious scrutiny and criticism. Since the 1970s, dramatic changes have been made both in the structure and the power of the company's board. ...

5 pages. At first thought it might seem that the commercial real estate markets would be economic disasters following the events of September 11. And indeed, for a few months there will definitely be an economic downturn. But most industry analysts predict that commercial real estate will be back on its feet again ...

A 5 page overview of the impact the September 11, 2001 terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center and the subsequent attack on the Pentagon itself has had on the airline industry. Addresses impacts such as increased security and safety concerns and costs, resulting unemployment, loss of customer base due to an increased fear ...

This informative 36 page paper looks at the issues of poor air quality in commercial buildings. The paper starts by defining the problem, with some background on the causes and effects of poor air quality. The paper then moves on to consider the problem of sick building syndrome and the way the situation may be ...

This paper examines steps that companies have taken and should take to maximize worker safety on production and manufacturing lines. Geared specifically for the cosmetic industry, the paper also makes use of information that can easily be adapted to cosmetic manufacturers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 11 page paper which examines the benefits and dangers of continuous and discontinuous change. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper that provides an explanation of perfect competition and compares this market condition to oligopoly, monopolistic competition, and monopoly. The conditions that form a perfect competition market are discussed. An example is provided using the commodity of fishing licenses. 1 table included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 24 page paper. Mergers and acquisitions have reached unprecedented numbers. For instance, in 1998 there were 23,000 mergers worldwide. Experts consistently assert that mergers are the most stressful events that can happen to a company. Employees begin worrying about their jobs. This paper explores how employees are affected and what management can do to ...

A five page page paper which looks at the cultural differences between Thailand and the US, and the way in which these would impact on marketing and company organisation for an American firm commencing operations in Thailand. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 5 page paper. Tobacco companies are facing numerous lawsuits from individuals and families of persons who have died due to a tobacco-related disease. They are also in the process of making payments awarded to 46 states in 1998. This paper reports on some of the cases Philip Morris is facing. It also discusses ...

This 5 page report discusses sales from the perspective of a salesman. Mike Justice has been one of the most dreaded of all types of salesmen -- an insurance salesman -- for nearly 12 years. He says he is not so much in the profession of selling as he is the profession of problem-solving. This ...