Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

This 50-page paper, written in APA style, outlines the problem of how to build a successful outside accountant company. The paper includes a literature review, metholodology, analysis and recommendations. Appendixes include sample surveys and information about the Big Five accounting firms. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing the effects of the reorganization of the AOL Time Warner merge. The structural changes which occurred during the merge of AOL and Time Warner in 2000 forever changed the prospects, profits and organization of each company. Since the merge, the newly formed AOL Time Warner has lost the ...

This 5 page paper examines the issue of diversity in the workplace by presenting a specific example of a 60 year old man who doesn't like to use computers, but needs to for his position. This paper is a discussion of the issues which surround this problem and the legalities involved. Bibliography lists ...

This 10-page paper analyes the benefits of a particular office building that offers a state-of-the-art phone system, a high-speed computer network and new office furniture. The analysis involves how such a building would impact employee productivity and morale. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses some of the strategic errors Enron made. Here was a company named as the most innovative corporation by Fortune Magazine for six years prior to its total collapse. The writer discusses errors made in diversification and in human resource practices within the company. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In this 40 page paper the UK organic dairy sector is examined. The development of the sector may be seen as a response for both environmental and consumer concerns. This market was once one that was buoyant providing a premium for organic farmers. However, the supply has now exceeds the demand. The result is that ...

This is an 8 page paper reviewing Sam Walton and John Huey’s book “Sam Walton: Made in America, My Story” (1992, 1993). Sam Walton and John Huey’s book “Sam Walton: Made in America, My Story” (1992, 1993) tells the story of Sam Walton, the entrepreneur behind the successful retail chain, Wal-Mart. The book finely combines ...

This 5-page paper concerns two practices within the real estate industry that are characterized as planning and control related. In examining the commercial real estate industry, we've described quality managemente and forecasting. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper is a description of Disneyland in Orlando with a brief outline of the layout and contents of the theme park and the type of rides that can be found. The bibliography cites 1 source.

An 8 page paper. The first part of this paper explains and discussions how to make an effective presentations so that participants will learn and be able to transfer their new knowledge to the workplace. This includes planning, preparation and tips for making the actual presentation. The writer comments on the importance of training employees. ...

8 pages in length. John D. Rockefeller's mission was clear: to be the best at whatever direction he took, and to work, save and acquire massive amounts of money with every fiber of his being. That is just what he did, claim Ralph and Muriel Hidy, and America cannot deny that JD Rockefeller ...

This 13-page paper provides a situational analysis of the Internet company Yahoo. Topics discussed include the macro environment in which the company operates, the company's services and organizational structure, its marketing efforts and revenues. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper examines public policy pressures for collaboration between organisations in the UK voluntary and statutory sectors and make reference to the 2002 Cross Cutting Review. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the potential for economic survival of both San Salvador and Mexico DF. Examples given, factors listed, conclusions drawn. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper begins by describing and defining descriptive ethics, normative ethics and analytical ethics. Analytical ethics is also called meta-ethics and critical ethics. It is referred to as meta-ethics because it analyzed and examines normative ethics and moral terminology. The writer is asked to apply these ethics to management and explains that the ...

A 5 page paper critiquing the methods used in a study designed to assess the effects of R&D investment and strategic alliance activity among 50 of the top 200 US firms in the networking industry. The paper describes methods used and comments on the appropriateness of the statistical analyses used. Bibliography lists 1 ...

This 7 page paper discusses the global pharmaceutical industry. The essay begins with a general overview of this industry, the types of companies within the industry, mergers and consolidations of companies and the primary reasons for these mergers. The writer also comments on the world market share held by U.S. corporations and comments on the ...

This 3 page paper presents examples of two companies that have been using E-learning in their employee training programs. The companies, Circuit City and Wal-Mart, while both retailers, are vastly different organizations. The writer describes the programs put in place by each company, the goals of the programs and the outcomes. Bibliography lists 2 sources. ...

This 5 page paper discuses the issue of assessing the effectiveness of an organization's information system. The effectiveness of any IS is dependent upon the company and the company's expectations from their system. The writer discusses recommendations about the general characteristics that might be included in the assessment as well as the dimensions on ...

This 5-page paper focuses on the current status of the United States steel industry. Topics discussed include the major steel makers and how they compete and the impact of tariffs levied on foreign imported steel. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper outlines the key factors for success in the mining industry and then looks at the current strategies of Rio Tinto, before making and justifying future recommendations. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 16 page paper considers three cases provided by the student and looks at different economic situations and answers a range of questions. The first case looks at supply and demand as well as social or commercial targeted investment, using the coffee growers of South Vietnam as an example. The second looks at long ...

This 5 page paper analyses the extent to which measures of concentration can capture the degree of competition that exists in a given market. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3 page paper considers how the structure of the arms trade has changed over the last twenty years. The relaxation and increased commercialism following the end of the cold war has turned full circle with events following September 11th 2001. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 36 page paper examines the franchise industry in the UK. The paper begins with some background and an industry analysis including statistics and trends for each of the major sectors. The paper then considers why franchises are so popular with franchisees and franchisors, looking at the workings of a franchise and how it compares ...