Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

A 5 page paper that addresses the issue of the need for effective leadership for business success. The writer discusses the fact that it is very difficult to define leadership but there are skills, characteristics and traits that describe an effective leaders. Some of these are outlined. The Superleader is also discussed including the ...

A 15 page paper. What differentiates Southwest Airlines from others in a very competitive industry? Service. This paper discusses quality of service and how Southwest seems to do the impossible – have very few complaints logged against them. The writer provides a brief background of Southwest including the many awards they have won, discusses employees ...

This essay defines the role of trust when it comes to negotiation, and discusses how trust can be built between two parties. The paper contends that trust is an important factor in the negotiation process. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

14 pages in length. The workplace is a source of considerable stress. In order to cope with the pressures often associated with one's job, a person sometimes turns to drugs as a way out. At first, substance use may appear to be an easy thing to keep in control, but if office ...

A 6 page paper. This paper begins with a discussion of the importance of the IS department in hospitals. It then discusses managing a diverse workforce. The writer provides an outline of questions managers should ask themselves to assure they are managing fairly. Data included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page research paper that examines two macroeconomic problems for the global economy -- the effects of oil price increases and the problems entailed with banks failing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how to set up a workplace fire safety program that is OSHA approved. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the UK Bank, The Halifax; part of the HBOS group, and the attitude that it takes regarding cooperate governance and social responsibility. The writer argues that the carting culture can be seen in the history and formation of the company, and then even when faced with the chance to ...

This 10 page paper considers different terms and principles in management defining and explaining them. Management principles, legal terms, accounting terms and general phrases are all included. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the book "Top Performance: How to Develop Excellence in Yourself and Others." No additional sources cited.

This 5 page report discusses the 1981 Pulitzer Prize-winning book that details the construction of the first mini-supercomputer by Data General Corporation. The report is not only a review of the book but considers the ways in which technology has changed the way workers work and their attitudes about work. It also examines the ...

This 7 page paper addresses these issues: What is public relations and it was originally defined compared to how it is defined today; The elements of public relations; What does a PR professional do? The four major core roles of the PR professional; Who are the "publics"? What are the essential skills for success in ...

A 5 page paper. Enron was named as the most innovative corporation in America for six straight years by Fortune Magazine. In late 2001, however, the S&P had downgraded Enron stock to junk status. What happened? This is the topic of this paper. Diversification, conflicts of interest, unethical operations, misrepresentations – these all played a ...

A 20 page research paper. The cost of any product or service is not the dollar amount the customer pays for the product. There are numerous factors involved in the actual cost. The value of anything is something that is perceived by the customer and is not established by the vendor or manufacturer. This paper ...

This 9 page paper considers how we can apply this model to the UK retail sector. The writers uses different sectors, such as supermarkets and clothes retailers to illustrate the different structures that are seen along with the differing conducts. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

A 10 page paper. Prevnar is vaccine from Wyeth Lederle. This vaccine has been shown to be effective in preventing invasive pneumococcal disease in small children, in fact, it was credited with reducing the incidence of pneumococcal diseases by 40 percent in its first year. This essay is divided into these sections: product life ...

A 5 page paper. As demands change, manufacturing plants must change to retain their competitiveness. This paper provides a general introduction to the manufacturing industry. It then discusses the product life cycle and how that cycle changes. The rest of the paper discusses how manufacturing plants need to change in order to hedge against ...

A 20 Page paper. The writer begins with an introduction that discusses executive recruitment and the importance of recruiting the right candidates is also discussed. The writer than discusses trends in executive recruitment and the move towards utilizing the Internet as a source to recruit executives. This is followed by a discussion of ...

16 pages. This paper will explain some of the disaster recovery plans that need to be in place at any major company in the event of any disaster be it a natural disaster or terrorist attack. The paper will focus on the investment banking business but will touch on other businesses as well. ...

5 pages. Since the end of World War II there have been many changes within the business environment, the structure of our society and the ways industry deals with their employees. There have been changes with the family unit, the educational institutions and the work environment as well. Changes in corporate structure ...

A 16 page paper that addresses this question: Do multinationals exploit or expand the economies of host nations? In other words, what impact does a multinational have on the host nation's economy? This report begins with an introduction in which globalization is discussed and where the recent hostilities towards multinational corporations have been expressed by ...

A 5 page paper that offers an analysis of this company. The paper begins with a short historical overview of Nike, selected financial data and market share, then moves on to discuss employee relations, including allegations of sweatshop conditions in Third World countries. The paper concludes with a brief discussion of Nike's advertising strategies. Bibliography ...

A 5 page paper that discusses electronic B2B procurement. Data regarding e-transactions are included. The paper discusses different issues involved with changing to an automated system, such as why companies need to make this change. Examples of the impact of electronic purchasing some companies have experienced are included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 10 page paper that discuses the tier supplier system in the automotive industry. Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 suppliers – what does it all mean? This paper provides a comprehensive explanation of what these tiers mean and how they are used, as well as how a company might move up to a ...

This 34 page paper considers the oil and Gas industry in Syria. The paper considers the development of the petroleum industry, the role and development pf OPEC, the impact on demand and process and the ability of Syria to play a part in the future demands for petroleum products. The paper ends with a PEST ...