Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

A paper which looks at the generational diversity of the workforce, with particular reference to managerial strategies which address the cooperation between Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 10 page paper shows the student how to design a research questionnaire to gain information form employees. In this case a car supplier has only a few suppliers and need to find more. The questionnaire is designed to gather information about potential new suppliers based on employee knowledge. The paper then shows how these ...

A 16 page discussion of the reasons world events demand consideration in corporate security. The author cites examples of the impacts of the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks and details their impact on diverse segments of the corporate world. Environmental terrorism is used as yet another example of why world events impact corporate security. ...

This 11 page paper uses information provided by the student to identify career paths of IT workers, categorising them as slow and steady, explorer, canvasser and zigzag. It is hypothesised that these different career path pattern will attract workers with different anchor needs, using the classifications of Stability/security, employability security, challenge, independence, work/life balance and ...

A 15 page book report of: Information Rules: A Strategic Guide to the Network Economy by Carl Shapiro and Hal R. Varian. The essay first presents an overview of the book and its central ideas. The writer then comments on the language, clarity and readability of the text. Some of the major themes of the ...

This 23 page paper analyses a survey undertaken by a student and present the results. The survey concerns an electrical company selling generic products and has the aim of identifying ways of increasing sales. The current system uses sales representatives and the use of telesales was being considered. The paper examines the answers to each ...

A 6 page review of the article "Pilots Save Jobs by Offering to Take Less Pay". The author of this paper attributes that decision not just to the airline industry itself but to the labor unions on which airline employees depend. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper proposes a project maturity model based on the five stages of the capability maturity model (CMM), examining the different stages and the requirements to move onto the next stage or level. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 4 page paper. Far too often, the meeting we attend are a waste of our time but they don't have to be. This essay identifies five of the many problems with meetings and provides solutions for each problem. Some of the issues discussed include participants rambling on, unclear purpose, unclear outcomes, and people ...

This 4 page paper examines the industry that has been plagued by hurricanes in 2004 as well as an attack by diet gurus who promote low carbohydrate fare. The industry's loss and its impact on Florida is disused. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper begins by discussing Staffing the Volunteer Program Success by Susan J. Ellis, who emphasizes the importance of hiring a person to manage and supervise the volunteer program. The essay then brings in other authors who have written on the same topic. Statistical data regarding the number of volunteers and their worth ...

A 3 page paper that discusses the contents of the book, Strengthening Nonprofit Performance: A Funder's Guide to Capacity Building by Paul Connolly and Carol Lukas in addition to the thoughts of other authors on capacity building for nonprofit organizations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 15 page report that provides an analysis of the NTUC FairPrice supermarket Online Web site. Sections of this paper include: Online Revenue Stream; Target Customers; Market Positioning; Marketing Mix (4 Ps); Web Site Design; Web Page Design; Payment Method; Security Measures; Privacy Policy. Statistical data included. 2 Tables are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

This 30 page paper has three major sections. Change Management identifies and discusses forces that drive change, anticipating change, resistance and overcoming resistance. Understanding the Organization Through Three Lenses first discusses some of the many different factors in the internal and external environments. The essay then provides a comprehensive description of three perspectives or lenses ...

A 3 page paper. This essay identifies the ethical issues involved in this case and discusses the options available to the writer. A recommendation and justification are provided. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper examines what factors will influence residents attitudes towards tourism. Factors such as attachment to the area, development processes and perceptions of the advantages and disadvantages of attractions are all discussed with reference to academic literature. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

An 8 page paper that discusses the controversy regarding having Pepsi soda vending machines in schools. The root of the controversy has to do with the rising rate of obesity among children and teenagers. Statistics are included. The arguments against vending Pepsi soda pop at schools are provided. The revenue schools receive from contracts with ...

This 12-page paper focuses on the quality of service offered by automakers Mercedes-Benz and Audi. The paper is a literature review on how these two companies have built service into their success. Also discussed are recommendations for other companies in terms of service. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the expanding role of the CIO and the benefits. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper that discusses some of the reasons performance appraisal systems fail to do what they are supposed to do. Research identifying the factors related to the employee's level of satisfaction with the performance appraisal process are reported. Bibliography lists 21 sources.

This 12 page paper examines the concept of post-industrial society put forward by Daniel Bell in his book The Coming of Post-Industrial Society: A Venture in Social Forecasting. The paper analysis this to determine if Bell's vision has been correct or if there have been divergences. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

A 2.5 page memo that represents a self-analysis, which has been requested by the interviewing committee as part of the interview process for the position of senior vice-president. No Bibliography.

This 10-page paper focuses on a potential public relations plan for IBC, the company that produces Hostess products. The product in question involves a low-carb, low-fat snack, and how it can be best promoted through a PR campaign. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses issues related to the globalization of the services industry. What is meant by "services" is discussed as is the need for international diversification of service firms. Protection for services sector is also defined with a discussion of why it is needed. Finally, the writer reports opposition to such protection. ...

A 10 page paper. Marks and Spencer is a major departments store in the UK. This paper discuses the problems the company has had in recent years and the external drivers that have forced them to change. The essay also explains how they have added value since the company's founding in the late 1890s. selected ...