Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

A 5 page paper. When developing marketing plans, companies must consider the marketing environment. There are six categories in the environment. These are identified and two are selected as focal points for this essay. Specifically, Social and cultural forces/consumer behavior and Competition are explained and discussed as they impact the pharmaceutical industry. The industry ...

A 7 page paper that provides an analysis of ABC Inc. The writer provides a brief overview of the company's history, it was originally part of the NBC corporation, and the number of television networks, radio stations it owns and the number of affiliates. Topics discussed include: revenues, source of revenue, target market, ...

This 4 page paper looks at the problems endured by Airborne Express. A proposed solution involves revamping insurance and pension plans. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper examined who and why structural changes in the clothing industry occurred, The paper is written form an economic perspective and includes aspects such as technology, labour costs and international trade theory. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 9 page paper responds to three specific questions: McDonald's global performance, which includes a brief overview of the history of McDonald's and the fast food industry and also identifies challenges the company has been facing in recent years. This section also provides data regarding the company. The second topic is an evaluation of ...

This 15-page paper focuses on USBAA Federal Savings Bank and how it operate compared to other banks. Issues compared include customer base, trends, financial issues and operational efficiencies. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page paper. The fact that so many firms are multinational businesses means that managers who are capable of managing in a different cultural environment are needed. Since all large major corporations are, in fact, multinational, this inherently establishes the need for individuals who are capable of managing effectively outside their own home country. ...

This 14 page report asserts that Microsoft Corporation is undeniably a monopoly. The writer explains the ways in which the company demonstrates that fact and what that means in the “New Economy” of the 21st century. According to the classic definition of monopoly in the framework of microeconomics, it is and it is not. In terms of ...

This 5-page paper discusses the role of customer service in a business' competitive strategy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 14 page paper discusses the very important issue of choosing a location for a retail store. Selecting a location for one's business is not something that can be done quickly nor can it be done based on only the demographics of the consumer base. There are numerous factors to consider. Some of the factors ...

This 4 page paper outlines Eastman Kodak's environmental problems. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has consistently cited Kodak for various violations involving inspections, monitoring and reporting over the last several years. The essay also notes the progress Kodak has made in "cleaning up their act." Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper provides a history of the International Labour Organization (ILO), which was first established as part of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. The ILO then became the first specialized agency of the United Nations. This essay discusses the motivations for creating this organization, the purpose and goals of the ILO, its ...

This 5 page paper examines the way in which the UK beer industry is developing. The paper starts by looking at current performance and trends and then looks at the strategic responses that have emerged to the poor performance, including exports and acquisitions. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on legacy costs and how they are impacting the U.S. steel industry. Issues include why the steel industry has been in such trouble over these costs.

This 3 page paper considers the entertainment company AOL Time Warner, looks at the company’s strategy, mission statement, financial position compared to other companies in the industry and sector and how it has performed since the merger in 1999. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 4 page paper projects a dismal fate for the tobacco industry. Where it will be in ten years is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 11 page paper considers the development of visitor studies as it related to museums, galleries and other exhibitions. Starting at the beginning of the twentieth century the paper explains the conflict between museums as centres for research and study or for general education. Included in the paper is the work of scholars such as ...

This 9 page paper considers how audience development programmes reflect the theory of visitor studies. The paper uses the example of a museum site; the Wigan Pier Experience and explains the way in which audiences are attracted to the site and also places the development and promotion of the attraction terms of the political and ...

This 3 page paper is a case study of Rondell. The case is found in textbooks. The writer provides a brief overview of the situation. The five steps for effective change management by Cumming and Worley are used for this analysis. This company's operational procedures are so ineffective that this essay discusses what they should ...

A 4 page paper that provides an overview of some of the major ideas promoted by Frank in this book. The disparity of income between CEOs and workers in the late 1990s is reported – CEOs make about 475 times the income of blue collar workers. The writer comments on the corporatization of the culture, ...

A 4 page paper. It is important to remember that people act on their perceptions, not necessarily what the truth is, only on their own interpretation of the information and facts they access. Because of this basic psychological fact, it is essential to identify the different groups of stakeholders and then take steps that will ...

This 10 page paper examines asbestosis from the perspective of environmental health. The paper looks at the use of asbestos, how it causes asbestosis, the prevention of the disease, the incidence, at risk occupations. The paper then examines how asbestos damages the lungs, the symptoms, the diagnosis, the treatment and the prognosis. The bibliography cites ...

A 10 page paper that begins with a short description of Duke Energy Corporation. Duke is then compared to two competitors in terms of size, revenues and income. A human resource problem with the information technology department is described. The writer then develops a plan to correct the problem. Briefly, the IT department was ...

A 5 page paper that addresses to core topics related to this company – the company culture and the use of technology. The writer begins with a brief statement regarding the company's position and categories of services. Company culture is based on the three core values and a comprehensive Code of Conduct from PricewaterhouseCoopers all ...

This 14-page paper provides an analysis of United Airlines within the framework of Michael Porter's Five Forces of competition. Also includes an analysis of the airline industry in general. Bibliography lists 5 sources.