Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

This 10 page paper discusses techniques for motivating employees in a manufacturing plant and relates the comments to Ford Motor Company. This company was established under the autocratic style of Henry Ford and it does not seem to have moved into other management styles despite lip service to the contrary. The company has been involved ...

This 15 page paper discusses outsourcing IT functions. While outsourcing is not a new phenomenon, the reasons for outsourcing have changed over the years from an emphasis on cost reduction to more strategic goals. In today's market, major corporations are outsourcing their IT to reduce the costs and enhance the efficiency of IT resources; ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the country, including population, literacy rate, GDP, type of government, types of industries and general economic facts. The writer also discusses the issue of foreign workers, illegal immigration, wages, poverty factors, who may and may not participate in a trade union and other aspects of work in ...

This 6 page paper is a job analysis of the management accountant for a fictitious firm. Three methods are used in combination to perform the job analysis and the areas of expertise as described by CPA Australia are used as a benchmark. The analysis indicates the firm needs to change the actual functions being performed. ...

This 5 pape paper examines a specific company which Microsoft recently bought and their role now within the larger company. This company is analyzed from various perspectives throughout this paper. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper offers steps and tips for negotiating the purchase of a used car. It begins with doing one's research prior to going to see a used car at a car lot or dealership. Then, there are a number of things to do and not do when negotiating the price. Bibliography lists ...

An 11 page analysis of Hasbro, Inc. beginning with the founding Hassenfeld Brothers in 1923. It was in 1968 when the company went public that it changed its name to Hasbro Industries, Inc and then would later drop the Industries. Hasbro was an innovator, being the first to advertise a toy, Mr. Potato Head, on ...

A 10 page paper designed to assist in the psychoanalysis of organizations. Group development, group dynamics and the group process are integral elements in any organization. This essay explains the stages of group development and discusses group processes as part of the general topic of group dynamics. Comments are then made under each category as ...

This 8 page paper considers the measure that are being undertaken in the US to ensure that increased amounts of electricity are produced from natural gas. The writer considers how there are efforts to reduce energy use as well as the research and development as well as existing projects that are aimed at increasing the ...

This 26 page paper considers the way in which it was considered in 2000 that the US economy may develop. The paper considers the different indicates and what they meant, how they may be interpreted and why they may indicate a soft or a hard landing. The writer then considers the impact that this may ...

This 10 page paper considers the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and why in fulfilling this role the organization may be seen as controversial in the way in encourages globalisation. The writer takes a balanced approach looking at both the advantages and positive influences of the WTO as well as the negative aspects ...

A twelve page paper which looks at the diversity and variety of the tourist attractions which are available in Britain, and the importance of the country's cultural heritage in the development of the tourist trade. Bibliography lists 6 sources

This paper discussed the political risks involved for General Enterprise, an American company, as it attempts to enter the Middle Eastern country of Orientia. In addition to identifying the risks, the paper offers techniques to minimize it. Bibliography lists 12 sources.`

This 5 page paper. Using student-supplied information, this paper presents a case study of a manager who is very successful but who tends to go against the norm, not conforming to the rules. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper that discusses the concept of leadership and leadership theories. Most writers agree that leadership is a nebulous concept that cannot be defined but it is recognized. Theories about leadership tend to fall into three categories. These are identified and discussed along with the descriptions of transformational and transactional leadership, which are ...

This 35 page paper looks at intermediation sectors in the United States. The history of intermediation is discussed. The financial and automotive industries are highlighted. The effects of the Internet on the sector as well as the trend toward disintermediation are also discussed. Bibliography lists 23 sources.

This business case study discusses how laboratory group leader Bob Knowlton behaved when a "better" man was hired for his group; and how Knowlton's behavior fits into Rotter's theory of locus of control.

A 6 page paper that discusses why a company does not need an 'independent' audit committee if 'independent' is interpreted to mean external. This essay discusses the roles of the corporate board's audit committee and how these roles have changed over the years. The writer concludes there are sufficient regulations and requirements from the SEC ...

This 7 page case study examines the behavior of a financial planner toward a client whose husband has just died. The paper discusses how the financial planner should have behaved and the importance of relationship building in the area of customer service. No sources are cited.

This 20 page paper considers the lifecycle of a construction, from the initial concept through to the commissioning and sale or hand-over of the building. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

A 9 page paper. What is FOMC? What is OPEC? These questions are answered. The essay then goes on to discuss how these and the political environment affect the operations of Citibank. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

8 pages. Cascadia Media Collective is an organization active in videography. This paper will present a critical analysis of the organization by researching such things as the funding basis of the organization, the groups with which it is affiliated, the groups that support it and other sources that have commented on the group. ...

This is an outline and summary of various chapters of the textbook, Public Relations-- Strategies and Tactics (Sixth Edition).

A five page paper which looks at market segmentation with reference to the sale of white goods in Europe, especially with regard to socio-economic and cultural variations in the customer base. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page paper considers a case provided by the student with a shipping company that wishes to expand. The writer looks at the choices of operating alliance, joint venture and management contract. The bibliography cites 8 sources.