Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

This 5 page paper presents an argument focusing on whether or not the trucking industry pays its fair share of highway maintenance and construction costs. Trucking companies are subject to many different federal and state highway usage taxes. Further, there are numerous different types of trucks of different weights. These two factors make it ...

This 18 page paper discusses hazardous materials and corporations. Furthermore, the specific issue which is addressed is the social responsibility of corporations in regards to disposing of these materials when they very clearly have a huge impact on the environment. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

This 9 page paper explains the ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, which is a non-governmental organization that was established in 1947 and which develops standards of quality. The ISO 9000 Quality Standards were initially launched in 1987, modified in 1995 and again in 2000. This essay explains what the ISO 9000 is and the ...

This 10 page report discusses natural disasters and how emergency management agencies and systems, whether public or private have to work in cooperation to assure the best measures of health and safety for the general public, especially in terms of getting sanitary drinking water to the public. In addition, the media role is discussed, as ...

This 5-page paper examines the financial information of book distributor Advanced Marketing Services, Inc., and provides an analysis as to the company's investment potential. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper. The scenario in brief: Carl Conway has been appointed manager of the Operation Mexicano project for Linderman Industries. The company is opening a subsidiary in Mexico. Conway has a number of problems assembling his team, primarily from other managers. Even so, the project succeeds and the transition of the Mexican plant ...

A 10 page paper which examines and summarizes Stephen R. Covey’s book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper addresses several specific topics/issues: a brief description of SAS 85 and its purpose; Statement on Auditing Standards that were superceded by 85 or that superceded 85; definition of 'subsequent events' as explained in SAS 85; definition of materiality as explained in 85 and subsequent amendments. Further, the essay provides a ...

This 5 page paper examines the role of a lumberyard intern and determines what the likely responsibilities of that position would be. Furthermore, this paper explores the benefits of such an internship. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This 9 page paper examined the management style of Konosuke Matsushita, founder of the company that is better known today as Panasonic. Following the examination of the management style and values the papers considers how change may be introduced into the organisation if a new strategy of innovation was adopted. The bibliography cites 6 sources. ...

This 5 page paper begins with a brief outline of Martha Stewart's background and how she came to form her company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. Her entrance to 'gracious living' began in 1972 with a catering business. It was the publication of her first book in 1982 that launched her into the public spotlight ...

This 12 page paper examines the way in which e-commerce is growing and the issues it raises for any company seeking to undertake trade on the internet. The paper considers the role of e-commerce and the potential advantages and disadvantages, the need for different management considerations, legal protection and the change in culture for ...

A 5 page paper. Using a Harvard College case study about Eastman Kodak's outsourcing IT as a basis along with other resources, the writer discuses the issue of outsourcing in the pharmaceutical industry. Specific topics are addressed: possible trade-offs, a framework for deciding which functions to outsource, a framework for selecting a partner, comment on ...

A paper which looks at the organisational culture of no-frills airline companies in Britain, with particular reference to the relationship between organisational and national culture and the ways in which these can be managed in order to improve commercial viability and safety issues. Bibliography lists 12 sources

This 5-page paper offers an analysis of ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's. The paper attempts to analyze the company's core competencies, the strength of the company as it currently stands, and if the company's well-publicize social mission has been in advantage or disadvantage to the company's success. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper comments on three issues: The effect on share prices of Microsoft's Internet competitors when Microsoft acquires companies; Whether or not Microsoft competitors are threatened by Microsoft's financial moves; and If the financial market should feel threatened by Microsoft's dominance in the operating system market. For the first issue, the writer provides ...

This 75 page dissertation papers examines the labour market in Hong Kong. The paper begins by exploring the impact that global economic slowdown is having on the Hong Kong labour market, looking first at the economy globally and the problem of over-capacity and then at the specific impacts the global economy is having on Hong ...

This 14 page paper begins with an outline of some of the approaches used for strategy planning. Next, the writer explains the larger category of resource-based approaches to strategy development, then narrows the discussion to core competencies – who introduced the concept, what they are, how they are developed, and how they are used in ...

This 20 page paper considers the performance of Chrysler and DaimlerChrysler. The paper analysis the performance of the company in financial terms, and also by placing a context on the analysis, both of the company’s own situation and strategies adopted, and that of the industry in general. A comparison with Ford is made to add ...

This 5 page paper presents a scenario wherein a Japanese female engineer for a multinational corporation is assigned to the company's U.S. site for a six-month training program. The young women does not interact with others and seems to be alienated from the workplace. The essay discusses strategies for integrating this young women into the ...

This 7-page paper focuses on Washington Mutual's mortgage operations and how they can be better streamlined through quality control processes. The paper examines the problem that the company is experiencing, discusses Deming's 14 points (widely considered the forerunner of TQM) and also discusses the Delphi method in terms of forecasting. Bibliography lists 2 ...

This 5 page paper has two distinct parts. The first part discusses the products offered by Commodore International in 1992 and the challenges facing the company at that time. The second part outlines the Harvard Style of Citation. Only a few of the rules are exemplified due to space limitations. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...

This 18-page paper is a tutorial that supports the thesis that Michael Porter's strategies of low cost and differentiation are useful for a company's success. In order to support the theory, the paper examines David Aaker's case study about auto manufacturer Saturn Corp. Also discussed is the definition of competitive advantage. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at GM's profits at the end of 2002. Several things are discussed including but not limited to the break down of sales in terms of trucks and other vehicles. An appendix is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper uses the firm Ben & Jerry's as the case study. Should the CEO of this firm support or oppose the war in Iraq or remain neutral? A hypothetical situation is provided that forces him to make the choice. Several considerations are made inclusive of a look at opinion polls, ...