Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

This 10-page paper examines the impact of the media (television, radio, newspapers and magazines) on corporate America and business industries. The examples cited dealing with media influence include the rise and fall of Enron (and the media's role); how media tarnishes the reputation of the insurance industry and a case study about the importance of ...

A 7 page paper answering 11 questions about tourism management, several of which focus on Australia. All of the questions are generic and are not location-specific aside from the areas used as examples, including Australia's Yarra Valley, the Tennessee mountains and the decimated natural environment of Haiti. Questions address the tourism manager's duties ...

This 3 page paper reviews and analyzes the Web sites of three companies: Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, Booz, Allen, Hamilton and Accenture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper is a brief example of how a crisis management team might handle a situation in which their product has an ingredient in it that has potential harmful side effects. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper explores various business writing techniques by evaluating three pieces of writing submitted by a student. Each piece of writing is discussed. No bibliography.

This 13-page paper discusses under what circumstances small business are likely to be strong innovaters. The paper also includes examples of successful and innovative small business stories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 23 page paper discussing the effect that the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 has had on small business in costs of compliance. The law originated with good intentions and originally exempted very small businesses from needing to comply in any but the very broadest terms. Since then, however, other “disabilities” such ...

10 pages in length. The writer provides Q & A with a professional of the pharmacological industry, discussing such issues as ethics, complementary medicine, drug costs and the benefits of choosing this as a career path. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper responds to the question: "How do economic forces impact a business?" The writer uses a fictitious fast food restaurant, Steakburger, as an example. A brief background about Steakburger is offered and the competitive nature of the fast food business is discussed. Real data regarding the growth of the fast food industry ...

This 5 page paper discusses the effects which shopping has on the business owne, consumer prices, and the general economy. Furthermore, this paper highlights the dramatic effect which shoplifting does have, thereby relating the enormity of the problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses business intelligence applications, in general, and the use of them at FedEx. The writer begins by explaining what business intelligence applications are and some of the many uses for them. The essay also comments on why so many companies fail in their attempts to implement business intelligence solutions. FedEx ...

A 11 page paper that discusses the opportunities e-business and e-commerce provide to companies with an emphasis on production and transactions. The paper begins with definitions of 'e-commerce' and 'e-business' and a description of the two major types of e-commerce businesses conduct. Statistical data about Internet sales and revenues are included for the U.S., the ...

This 15 page paper discusses two primary topics: setting up one's own business and buying into an existing business. The first part of the paper explains and discusses the essential steps in establishing one's own business. This includes a description of the types of business one may establish, e.g., sole proprietor, corporation, and the components ...

This 4 page paper explains eight different terms and concepts used in business. These are; trade theories, contratrade (bartertrade), Extraterritoriality, entrance into an international market through a third party, letters of credit, global companies, hedging, futures and options and the concept of a floating currency.

4 pages in length. In this vastly technological age, small businesses are no longer relegated to "brick & mortar" status; rather, they have been given the freedom of global exposure via the Internet where no proximate limitations exist. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper responds to these questions: How is Adam Smith's 'invisible hand' theory relevant to consumer rights and advertising? Whose responsibility is it when products are dangerous, defective or misused? and Discuss differences between the justice theories from John Rawls and Niznik in reference to employment at will, comparable pay, and intellectual property ...

A 10 page overview of the many factors influencing the decision of German companies to relocate to Bulgaria. The thesis that German companies may avoid the disadvantages of Globalization by moving operations to Bulgaria is explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6-page paper compares marketing mixes between an industrial, business-to-business concern with that of a consumer goods product company. Issues concern differences in pricing, research, promotion and distribution, as well as testing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10-page paper outlines business and its uneasy relation to the society in which it functions. Topics discussed include the contemporary relationship between business and society, social issues and pressures on today's business; a business' relationship with its shareholders and stakeholders, business and technology and entitlement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper describes issues that cause a small business to fail. Topics discussed include lack of financing and poor management. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the use of t-test and z-tests for business decision research. This paper outlines the application of these statistical tests. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper. The question was: What types of government programs or other assistance is available to start-up businesses? The writer discusses some of the many programs and the vast amount of information available for small business entrepreneurs through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Some of the programs discusses are the more than ...

This 19 page paper looks at different aspects of environmental controls and environment law and the impact they have on business. The paper has five sections; Planning decisions, environmental statute law, environmental audits, the UK Environmental Protect Act 1990 and the use of HAZOP. Each section outlines the issues and discusses the implications on ...

A 5 page paper in two parts. The first part examines changes in the UK government’s position on small business within Budget 2002, Budget 2003 and pre-Budget 2003. The second part of the paper discusses UK small business Greenleaf Publishing and how the tax initiatives have benefited the company. Bibliography lists 5 ...

This 3 page paper considers a case provided by the student. A business entrepreneur has an opportunity to expand the business, taking it in a new direction. The paper assesses the different business and personal risk he may face if he undertakes this action.