Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

This 14-page paper provides an overview and commentary on the imported beer market in the U.S. and where Mexican-based beer Dos Equis fits into it. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper addresses specific issues under the general category of organizational behavior: the concept of the psychological contract; Adams' equity theory of motivation, cafeteria style benefits, skill-based pay, banking time, Kohn's criticism of rewards; and the Type A personality. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 13 page paper is an analysis of an effective sales letter. The paper looks at The techniques to capture the reader's attention, why there is there an effective opening, the central selling points, the use of logical and emotional appeal, the reader benefits, how the letter build interest. how is price handled, the way ...

This 3 page paper discusses two case study articles from the Harvard Business Review. The first, The Team That Wasn't, is analyzed by the writer in terms of the basic problems and alternative solutions. The second article entitled Why Doesn't This Team Work? Reports the analyses of seven experts on the problem. The writer selects ...

A 6 page paper that presents the scenario of a hypothetical bank with declining revenues. The CEO believes the problem may be the lack of an incentive program for employees. The writer discuses the importance of human capital, briefly explains the beginning levels of Maslow's hierarchy to demonstrate motivation forces, offers data regarding the effects ...

An 8 page paper that looks at human dynamics in a work team setting. A detailed description of what is happening with a newly formed team is presented, with observations and quotes from some of the team members. The writer then turns to the barriers and obstacles that prevented the team from succeeding, including what ...

This 3-page paper takes a whimsical look at what the typical organization might be like in 2025, given the current trends of technology and corporate cuts.

Turkey has been an associate member of the European Union since 1963, but has not yet managed to gain full membership. This 19 page paper considers the barriers to Turkey's ability to fulfil the Copenhagen Criteria and become a full member of the EU. The paper looks at the human rights and the economic issues, ...

This 13-page paper discusses logistics management and systems for freight forwarder Fast Ship company. Also discussed are information systems and ERPs. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A paper which considers various aspects of analysing and interpreting information, communicating effectively, and making fast and informed decisions.

This 6 page paper analyzes Nucor Corporation's success first using Porters Five Forces Analysis and then using Porter's Competitive Advantage analysis. Nucor is the largest steel producer in the U.S. It achieved this position by adopting two innovative concepts: mini-mills and thin-slab casting. The writer also comments on the economic outlook for thin-slab casting. Bibliography ...

A 5 page paper that begins with a description and explanation of set aside programs for minorities and women. This program is one of the SBA's programs intended to encourage and assist small minority-owned and women-owned businesses. The second half of the paper considers whether the set aside program is morally acceptable, is it ethical. ...

This 7-page paper discusses various aspects of the merger between Sears and Kmart, including streamlining of economies of scale, consumers, markets, supply chain logistics and how workers will be integrated. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses both models and determines which promotes greater equity. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the factors associated with the success or failure of certain stores. Nordstrom is used as the success story and Woolworth is used as the failure story. Other stores mentioned include, JC Penney, K-Mart, Wal-Mart, Target, Sears, and Kresge. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper reviewing the benefits and purposes of activity-based costing (ABC) and then assessing piano manufacturer Steinway & Sons as to whether ABC is a valid approach for that company. The paper concludes that ABC absolutely is a valid approach for Steinway and could assist the company in identifying areas in which ...

This 3 page paper examines the topic from a Marxist view. Various ideas about telecommuting are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper presenting rationale for using nonparametric testing to measure the effects of use of a software package by salespeople in diverse sales regions. Senior management at Company W seeks appropriate evaluation measures to determine the potential usefulness of the software to the sales force. The purpose here is to provide ...

A 3 page paper discussing these statistical analysis tools. The paper identifies a companies using each, and then provides an email to upper management explaining the use of each in business research. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper provides an example of a model for organizational conflict as introduced by Jameson in her article “Toward a comprehensive model for the assessment and management of intra-organizational conflict: Development the framework,” published the International Journal of Conflict Management (1999). Discussions include desired outcomes of such models and three major strategies when it ...

A 9 page paper assessing the statement, “The travel and tourism industry is the only truly global business incorporating the simultaneous interaction of users, hosts, suppliers and regulators.” It seems rather arrogant to proclaim that travel and tourism industry is the only truly global industry, given the dramatic changes that have occurred in all ...

This 6 page paper defines consulting and goes on to explain why there has been such an interest in this business. Why it has increased in recent years is the focus of this paper. Career counseling is also discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the case of Super; a new dessert product to be manufacturers by a company already manufacturing Jell-O. The project has been proposed and issues considered include whether existing costs, both capital and overhead costs should be included, or merely the marginal costs. The paper then calculates the net present value ...

A 10 page paper discussing issues surrounding product reliability, and suggesting a reliability program for upper-end audio products. The request results from increased market competition, and the aim of the reliability program focuses on that competition as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6-page paper is a case study analysis of the Northern Equipment Company and a discussion of supply chain improvements. Topics include ways to become competitive through supply chain management and how to make logistics chains leader. Bibliography lists 3 sources.