Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

A 5 page paper that discusses what steps various agencies are taking to avoid another Enron or WorldCom incident, particularly another Enron debacle. The writer notes the loss of investor confidence in corporate financial reports and the describes new regulations that will affect the FASB. The SEC has also initiated a new committee in ...

This 5 page paper looks at the events of September 11, 2001 and how those events have impacted the tourism industry. Specifically, this paper concludes that the tourism industry was devestated but that a recovery is clear and evident. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper. A construction company in London is considering expanding to Jamaica. This paper reports the economy, the culture, and the telecommunications capabilities in Jamaica. It also includes considerations for setting up an intranet. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 16 page paper. There has been a dramatic increase in bankruptcy petition filings in the last two years. The number of businesses filing for reorganization is alarming but, as this essay points out, given the sincere effort on honest officials of a company, certain bankruptcy chapters provide relief and an opportunity to reorganize and ...

7 pages in length. Apart from finding gainful employment as a means by which to pay bills, raise families and secure retirement options, people work in order to prove themselves worthy. Upholding an efficacious work ethic is something that is taught through many years of positive influence, which is why there exists a ...

A twenty page paper which looks at the ways in which companies can improve their customer service rating, in terms of different organisational approaches and structures. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This 10 page paper begins with a general introduction about leadership and the lack of agreement among experts regarding a definition of this concept. The essay then discusses and explains autocratic, democratic and laissez-faire leadership styles. The writer provides other terms used for the same concepts and notes that laissez-faire is not a style ...

This stastical analysis of Canada's population and eating out habits attempts to answer the question of whether The Cheesecake Factory would work well in this country. The paper also discusses a little background about the business. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

10 pages. This informative treatise on the principles and styles of negotiation gives the reader a focus on the characteristics and advantages of effective negotiation skills. The traits of different negotiation styles in conflict and dispute resolution are explained as well as the reasons these styles may or may not work to the ...

This 6 page paper discusses Sears acquisition of Lands' End. Data regarding the terms of the deal are reported. The benefits to each company are discussed, for instance, Sears has never had a successful clothing line and Lands' End will greatly expand their customer base. The concerns and risks are also discussed. Bibliography lists 10 ...

This 10 page paper describes how the manager's job and the concept of management has evolved from 1900 to the present time. The traditional corporate hierarchy and organizational management chart was developed in the railroad industry but it was Frederick Taylor who is credited with promoting the first theories of management and the responsibilities of ...

This 5 page paper is written in two parts. The first part of the paper is a review of a web resource called The Strategy Club. The second, and largest part of the paper, considers the larger, but little known company Flextronics and its strategy. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

8 pages. The productivity audit of a business is comprised of the evaluation of eight major items: Policy, leadership, objectives, inputs, performance, technology, work procedures and staff. This example productivity audit evaluates these areas in this particular business, a metropolitan bank. The results of the audit are reported with a full ...

This 10 page paper discusses the products and services which people don't want to buy online. Furthermore, this paper explains many reasons why certain products and services don't sell easily on the web compared to others. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 19 page paper discusses entering the global market. The product is Compaq's palm-size computer, the Aero 2100. The writer provides an introduction that includes the reasons it is important for companies to enter the global market and then discusses potential barriers. The types of strategic groups found in the competitive environment are explained and ...

This 5 page paper discusses Pfizer Inc. The writer identifies the different publics the company serves and comments on the inactive publics and why the company needs to consider these groups. The essay also discusses public opinion and how Pfizer is attempting to change the negative opinion Americans hold towards pharmaceutical companies. Finally, the writer ...

This 11 page paper looks at these two well known companies and examines their positions as competitors as well as suppliers in the delivery industry. The paper examines the companies backgrounds and development, performance, strategies, financial results and market positioning. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 17 page paper considers why Sony many be seen as a leader in innovation. The writer looks at the history of innovation at Sony, including products such as the Walkman and the PlayStation and the way in which these products have been developed. The development includes consideration of consumer responses, the need for creativity ...

This 5 page paper discusses three strategic issues this company faces – declining sales, confusing data, and conflict between the two major divisions. Data are included. 3 illustrations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper discuses the difference between technical skills/hard skills and interpersonal skills/soft skills. More employers have begun looking for employees at every level of the organization who have the soft skills needed for success. Skills included in each category are identified. Research is included that illustrates employer-desires for interpersonal skills. Bibliography lists 4 ...

This essay explains the difference between exporting, licensing, joint ventures and wholly-owned subsidaries, particularly as this pertains to doing business in foreign markets. Also included are benefits and disadvantages to each tool of market entry. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5-page paper examines a hypothetical problem faced by a business owner who has been asked by one of her clients to accommodate her disabilities. The paper, which touches on corporate responsibility to the community, outlines the pros and cons of such accommodations, while discussing issues such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The paper ...

5 pages. This paper explains the use of different graphs, tables, and charts that have particularly interesting characteristics. Topics include the Naïve method of forecasting, product service life cycles, analysis of trends, variable growth and the regression equation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper. Geoffrey de Havilland and his company, the De Havilland Aircraft Company, revolutionized the aircraft and air travel industries. De Havilland introduced the very first commercial jet aircraft in 1952, well ahead of any competitor. Tragically, one year later, one of the Comet jets crashed and months after this, two more ...

This 28 page paper provides an analysis of Palm Inc. Palm has held a very wide lead in the PDA market since the company first introduced its Palm Pilot series in 1996. More companies, like Microsoft, are entering their products in the market, presenting a more formidable competition for Palm. This paper covers these topics: ...