Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

This 4-page paper provides an overview of women's apparel retailer Ann Taylor. Also discussed are environmental factors impacting Ann Taylor. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper looms at what is meant b the network effect, also known as network externalities and considers show and why similar standards may be adopted by industry and consumers along with the benefits this may bring. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at a case provided form Mikes Bikes program and considers what strategies should be followed in year five. The paper argues for a hybrid strategy of price and differentiation as well as increasing sales through growth or a potential acquisition. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 9 page paper considers how a health and safety programme can be developed of a new company. The paper looks at how the needs can be identified, the priorities determined and how the training should be undertaken. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 5 page paper is based on a case study of Papa Gene's Herb Garden, specifically, why they survived when their much larger partner folded. The essay comments on primary and support activities, core competencies, intangible assets, and Porter's strategies for a competitive advantage. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the marketing of the Swiffer products, beginning with the fact that the Swiffer sweeper was the first product developed by the company's restructured collaborative process. The writer discusses how P&G added value to this first Sweeper product by showing it could be used in another way. The essay includes comments ...

This 4-page paper is an overview of an environmental analysis for direct marketing services company Harte-Hanks. The paper details this through description of the Five Forces of marketing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on Sony Corp. and its strategies between 1997 and 1998. Also included is an analysis of the effectiveness of these particular business strategies, and why they worked (or didn't). Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper delves into what is a serious problem in the corporation today. The influence of spies is at the forefront of this paper that looks at various types of security and which type of firm is most likely to be harmed by espionage. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the many factors that come into play when utilizing cheaper labor sources in Mexico. Factors such as the bribes that are expected by Mexican customs, the red tape they can throw your way when you refuse to pay such bribes, and labor strikes all exert influence on supply and demand calculations. ...

This 14 page paper begins with an introduction to and overview of chaos theory and systems thinking. The bulk of the paper discuses change management and includes comments and discussions about variables needed for successful change projects, causes and reasons for resistance, when employees are likely to be resistant, strategies for managing resistance and the ...

This 3-page paper is an overview of Caterpillar Company's strategies in the 2000s, and whether they're strong or need improvement. The company's diversification, distribution and marketing strategies appear to be quite strong.

3 pages in length. Salespeople of any kind represent a certain population of workers who have a unique ability to spin an otherwise mediocre commodity into something so fantastic that no one can live without it. Nowhere is this more apparent, however, than in the time share industry where salespeople must not only ...

This 4-page paper presents an example of what a marketing audit is and what should be included in one. The paper also discusses several components (time lines, personnel) that are involved in putting together such an audit. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 12 page paper. The writer discusses specific categories to include when evaluating an organization. For each category, the writer discusses what a consultant would need to know; or what items to review in that category. In some cases, a list of questions is provided to demonstrate what information the consultant would need to obtain ...

This 6 page paper is an in-depth profile of Bronx County in New York, also known as The Bronx. The paper examines the demographic profiles of the residents by age gender and ethnic background, looks at average income, housing and educational attainment levels and health including mortality rates for different medical conditions and access to ...

This 11 page paper discusses the issue of making money on the Web. First, is it still possible for a single entrepreneur to earn a living with a Web-based business? Yes, but not easily and certainly, not quickly. This essay reports specific advice from experts, which is very similar to advice for beginning any ...

An 11 page discussion of the evolution and successes of the Allowance Trading Program that was initiated with the 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act. The author demonstrates that this program has been highly successful. EPA standards are being met and that compliance has not resulted in either undue hardship to those entities that ...

A 3 page paper that provides a brief look at Starbucks Corporation, the world's largest specialty coffee retailer. An emphasis is place on human resources but the essay also provides information about the structure of the company and their management principles. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper weighing whether business is good or bad for people and for the world. Socialists and intellectuals condemn business as being everything from merely distasteful to downright evil; others call for close corporate regulation to keep business in line. There is no question that business has been less than attractive ...

This 4-page paper reviews William Ury's book "Getting Past No," and also discusses a situation in which the author's five steps of negotiation might be used.

This 4 page paper considers a case supplied by the student. The paper creates an agenda for a meeting to negotiate the sale of books, identifies the arguments, shows the BATNA, PATNA and WATNA; these are the best alterative to a negotiated agreement, the probable alterative to a negotiated agreement and the worst alternative to ...

This 3 page paper looks at how the strategies of Coca-Cola and their use of resources fit well with each other and with the market. The paper considers the way the company is structured and funded, control and marketing. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 10 page paper that begins with a brief introduction to Richard Branson and the Virgin Brand. The writer then bases an analysis of Branson's leadership style on the five practices and two commitments of leadership outlined by Kouzes and Posner in The Leadership Challenge. Two commitments correlate with each of the five practices, thus, ...

This 5 page paper examines the merger between Upjohn and Pharmacia. The regulatory and competitive environments, and of the pharmaceutical industry, is discussed historically. Advertising, product recalls, R&D and other important factors are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.