Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

This 4 page paper is a critique of a paper supplied by the student. The paper outlines the strengths and weaknesses of an article and how it may be improved. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 16 page paper has five cases studies. Each is taken form the same book; Cases in International Business: Policies and Strategies by A.M.Truay and Neegbenebor Anthony. Each case has an outline of the problems, states what alternatives were available are then analysed before a conclusion and course of action is recommended. The cases are ...

This 5-page paper outlines trends occurring in the death care industry. Topics under discussion include the baby boomer impact on the industry and how technology is reshaping the industry. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which looks at the organization known as the National Wildlife Federation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6-page paper provides an analysis about a segment on CNN's Moneyline on the export of U.S. jobs. The paper analyzes this particular program, discusses literature pertaining to the topic, then determines if the program was biased. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5-page paper analyzes regional jet carrier Comair. Topics include state of the aviation industry, where Comair stands in the industry and recommendations on how it can improve its position. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper focuses on Nagrom's, a bakery that is having trouble competing against larger companies. The paper analyzes several cost accounting and marketing issues faced by this company.

A 3 page research paper that contrasts and compares strategies on investing in the stockmarket. The strategies are taken from books on Wall Street by Burton Malkiel, Peter Krass, and Kenneth Stern. No additional sources cited.

This 8-page paper discusses the Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG), the PepsiCo's spinoff responsible for the manufacture, packaging and distribution of PepsiCo products. The paper discusses the mission of PBG, PBG executives and their salaries, and the company's core competencies. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides a general and financial overview of this innovative company. One of its major products are highlighted and the company's future is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper. A brief overview of PepsiCo is presented first, including brands and 2002 revenues and profits. The Asia-Pacific market for soft drink beverages is reported as is the growth potential. The major issues that cause concern about doing business in South Korea are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A paper which compares rational choice and decision making in terms of their applicability to social and economic policies, in view of the spread of globalisation and transnational trade. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 15 page paper considers how markets may be assessed for the introduction of a new product and the information that will be required. The paper undertakes this by looking at the market conditions, such as population, social, cultural and economic conditions as well general infrastructure of these three countries. The bibliography cites 14 sources. ...

This 7-page paper is an analysis of Avon Products, Inc. based on a case study. The analysis includes the issues Avon has faced, the industry in which it operates, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, Avon's financial situation and distribution strategies used.

This 6 page paper looks at the problems AT&T has had in recent years, along with its financials. Statistics are computed and analyzed. Recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 14 page paper. For the last three decades there have been intermittent attempts at marketing campaigns that emphasize the environmental safety of products. Concern for the environment has become a common and popular theme among consumers in many regions of this world. This essay explains green marketing, the principles of green marketing, the past ...

A 2.5 page paper. The terms multinational and transnational are defined and some of the challenges in moving from a multinational to a transnational corporation are discussed. The major types of strategic alliances are defined and the advantages and disadvantages of each are reported. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page outline of the situation which Americans might encounter in Ethiopia. The author of this paper contends that while their are economic incentives to be gained by the American firm and Ethiopians alike, firms must be prepared to prepare their American staff for the cultural differences which they are likely to encounter ...

The need for change in the UK construction industry was recognised in the document Rethinking Construction by Sir John Egan. This paper considers the implications for contractual obligations, relationships and dispute resolution. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 3 page paper that responds to specific student-generated questions about UPS. Topics includes: core competencies, the causes for the use of technology in the company, how their Web page illustrates their business directives, how technology impacts the package delivery industry, and how maintaining customer data impacts the future of the company. Bibliography lists 6 ...

This 8 page paper offers a sample benefits package for management and non-management employees. The writer also comments on the reasons for providing the benefit and why there is a difference in certain benefits between management/executive and non-management employees. Benefits included are health, dental, vision, paid days off, including maternity leave, family leave, new father ...

An 8 page paper. GM ended production of the Pontiac Trans Am with the 2002 model. After almost 30 years, GM will bring the Pontiac GTO back to the American roads with the 2004 model year. The new GTO will be built at GM's Australian subsidiary, Holden. This essay first provides a short introduction to ...

This 6 page paper analyzes two e-companies, Timberweb.com and wine.com. Timberweb is the largest global vertical networking company that links buyers, sellers and others associated with the timber and lumber industries. Wine.com distributes wine from around the world. This essay discusses the purposes and services of each company and comments on operations management. The writer ...

This 6 page paper reports economic forecasts from three different state level agencies. The 2004 and 2005 forecasts include GDP; national unemployment; personal income, inflation and interest rates. The writer then compares and contrasts the forecasts in the narrative. Recommendations are made for strategic plans based on the forecasts. 5 Tables included. Bibliography lists 3 ...

A 5 page paper discussing the statement, “the most serious immediate problem for the environment today is damage to ecosystems; the most serious long-term problem is global climate change.” The paper uses Dow Chemical and ABB Group as examples of multinational organizations using sustainable development to enhance business results and reporting according to the ...