Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

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.

This 7-page paper discusses the importance of energy management systems (EMS) and their use in hotels. The paper presents arguments as to why they are important, some benefits include cost savings and good customer relations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper outlines a ten year career plan for a Taiwanese student studying in the US who wants a career in international management. The bibliography cites 1 source.

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 9 page paper traces the evolution of Hawaii though the different trades and union activity. The paper begins with the first inhabitants, looks at the impact of westerns on the islanders and how the local industry has changed as a result of that influence. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

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 ...

This 3 page tutorial provides ideas on how to write a personal account of professional experiences. Topics include influential people in an individual's life as well as mistakes made early in a career. No bibliography.

An 12 page paper. The catalyst statement for this paper is: Supermarket and shopping mall metaphors for e-commerce are widely used in industrialized countries, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and much of Europe. Are these particular metaphors useful and/or appropriate in marginalized and developing nations? What strategies could be used to ...

An 8 page paper that begins by reporting the most common errors companies make when trying to implement changes. Kotter offers eight steps to overcome these common errors. Each step is explained. Concepts and principles offered by Ivancevich and Matteson in their text, Organizational Behavior and Management. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper that provides a fiscal analysis of Pfizer Inc. This is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world and the one that sells more 'blockbuster' drugs than any other company. The company has 10 drugs that each generate more than $1 billion in sales every year. This paper provides a brief overview ...

A 4 page paper. Only books, music, videos and movie tickets are discussed in this paper. The paper discusses the impact of e-commerce on these items. The writer begins by commenting on the success of Amazon.com. Statistical data reported include the percentage of consumers who make purchases Online, the percentage who purchase books, CDs, videos ...

This 16 page paper considers to what extent Britain has achieved the transition to a 'new knowledge-based economy' over the last decade? the paper identifies the essential features of the new economy and evaluates the evidence that Britain has experienced a '2nd industrial revolution' over recent years as a result of the relative decline in ...