Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

A 6 page paper discussing seasonal, Delphi, technological, time series and correlation/regression forecasting models. It concludes with an example of Maxwell, a small furniture retailer and its need to combine the result of at least two forecasting techniques, taking the average of the combined result. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper analyzes an article linking marketing research to marketing strategies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing risk associated with a potential new product. Assessing the project risk is difficult in that we cannot know all conditions that will apply by the time the product reaches the market. It does appear that there is less risk than originally believed, however, based on the results of ...

A 5 page paper discussing the project manager’s role in a scenario in which the original project manager and several team members have quit. In the end, it is communication and respect for individuals that lead to project success. The project itself must be well-thought out and well planned, but even projects meeting ...

This 4-page paper is a series of questions that places consumer products powerhouse Proctor & Gamble in tandem with certain types of organizational theories. Discussions include the advantages of P&G's acquisitions of Gillette, as well as how Proctor can increase its competitive advantage. Bibliiography lists 4 sources.

A 15 page paper discussing the cost of doing business in Turkey, its amazing economic performance despite an economic collapse in 2002, the role of FDI and the role of the Istanbul Stock Exchange in keeping investors' attention. With growth progressing so well and the government remaining committed to building the economy despite internal ...

This 4 page paper traces a potential compliant regarding a bad meal at a dinner show. The paper traces the making of the complaint and the way it was dealt with in order to analysis the processes used. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 5-page paper explores Henry Ford, the definition of entrepreneurism, and why Ford could be considered an enterpreneur. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing some of the biometric security applications available to organizations. Ranging from avoiding time clock fraud to identifying terror suspects among war zone detainees, most current biometric applications rely on fingerprints to confirm individuals' identities. Some companies already have personal applications in place in Asia and expect to see ...

This 4-page paper is a "process planning" paper for a step-by-step how to give a party. Bibligraphy lists 2 sources.

This 5-page paper presents a marketing and competition analysis of Walgreen Co., the drug store people. Issues tackled include the product, and Walgreen's ability to focus on customer service over lower prices. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8-page paper discusses some marketing concepts for a fictitious cosmetic company called A New You. Questions asked include the criteria needed to identify segments, who would buy the product, and distribution channels. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11-page paper examines the strategyes of Mills Corporation, the retail REIT that owns properties throughout the U.S. and around the world. The paper also includes an industry analysis, conclusions and recommendations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper begins with an explanation of price elasticity of demand, price elasticity of supply and price elasticity of income, including formulas and examples. The writer then discusses the price elasticity of demand of VCRs, including data regarding sales in the late 1980s and the declining sales in recent years. Bibliography lists 5 ...

This 12 page paper considers what are markets supposed to do and why do they sometimes fail. Focusing on the ICT industry the paper looks at how convergence has affected market structures and how important is market failure as a reason for regulating the market. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 7 page paper is an outline for information needed to deign a stock control system. The paper looks at who the users are and the way they use the system, a potential questionnaire to assess the needs of the operational users and description of the potential design for the new systems functional and non ...

This 5 page paper is a discussion of social responsibility, including the elements found in most definitions and the argument for companies to be socially responsible. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper argues that in many instances, where the development of a tourism industry is managed and controlled, that the benefits can outweigh the costs. The paper looks at the evidence that suggests tourism can be good for developing countries and uses two cases studies; North Sulawesi and Venezuela. The bibliography cites 6 ...

A 5 page paper that discusses advertising strategies of the two companies. How successful has GEICO's gecko been and how successful has AFLAC's duck been? Did the icons increase sales? Both have branded themselves to these images. One author said that great brands have personality and GEICO has personality. AFLAC's duck is so popular, the ...

This 14 page paper begins with a brief background of the university. The writer then identifies and discuses external environmental forces that impact on the university and what they have done about them. Self-studies are discussed along with actions taken by the university to meet the needs and demands of a global society. The next ...

This 16 page paper looks at both sides of the issue and claims that corporations are greedy. They generally look out for profits first. However, some efforts to clean up the environment by companies are included. The concept of greenwashing is discussed. Ethics are applied to the dilemma. Bibliography lists ...

This 13-page paper deals with the differences and explanations of product development and product enhancements. Case studies of both are included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4-page paper covers the opportunities that are available to video game publisher Atari. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the value and use of demographic information in marketing goods and services. It is the study of human demographics that enables astute placement of marketing funds and brings promise of greatest return. The purpose here is to support this statement and to provide some concrete examples of its ...

This 9 page paper looks at different types of risk and evaluates the proposition that 'risk assessment is a specialist function best left to its' experts'. The paper looks at the arguments for and against why risk assessing should be left to the experts and considers the possible outcomes that may arise from an inexperienced ...