Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

This 4 page paper looks at the sources, resources and tools that may have been used to collect data in an article supplied by the student, The paper considers the different aspects of both sources of data and the ways in which hey may be gathered and checked for reliability and credibility.

This 14 page paper looks at the development and potential use of statements of community involvement (SCIs) as part of the planning process in the UK. The paper considers the theory behind the use and whether they are likely to add value to the planning process and create greater accountability and transparency in the system ...

This 12-page paper focuses on whether airline companies can rely on the jumbo liners of Boeing and Airbus for help with competitive market forces as well as help with international flights. Bibliography lists 15 sources

A 9 page paper that responds to a scenario provided by the student. The essay discusses what decision making model would be used for the scenario and the factors that are involved in implementing a decision. The paper has to do with an organization expanding its presence in Kava that has a very diverse ...

This 4 page paper critique’s Davenport’s (2005), `The Coming Commoditization of Processes’ article by contrasting it with Friedman’s (2005), ‘The World Is Flat’. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 4-page paper provides an example of what types of data and information needs to be put into a marketing audit. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page employment of author Sondra Thiederman’s seven step vision renewal process. This paper delineates these steps in relation to eliminating guerilla biases that arise in regard to age. No additional sources are listed.

This 4 page paper is a suggested questionnaire that could be used on board level employees inured to assess the strategy and vision development and changes within a company or companies.

This 7 page paper introduces e-mail as a way of life and offers a hypothesis about e-mail - there's too much of it. The writer reports studies and opinions regarding the volume of e-mail messages, its impact on professional and personal lives, the impact on productivity, the risks involved in terms of privacy, and ...

This 4 page paper is an essay written to express why a student might want to become a mechanical engineer. The discussion includes childhood motivation, the passion for the career path and the skills and academic abilities that the student may already have.

A 3 page paper that responds to a scenario of a dysfunctional team provided by the student. The writer discusses the need for training team members in specific skills, including conflict resolution, guiding the team through the team development process, establishing a new communication process and replacing the project manager. Throughout, the writer states ...

This 5 page paper discusses contract negotiations and answers specific questions about the process. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page paper making several recommendations for Wal-Mart at the end of 2006, after Maryland targeted the company for health care contributions and after a Maryland court denied the requirement. Wal-Mart is beginning to be more outwardly-focused than in the past; the paper recommends expanding the location of primary care clinics in Wal-Mart ...

A 5 page paper that discusses certain aspects of the airline industry. These include price elasticity of demand and supply; factors affecting the industry such as 9/11, fuel prices and the economy. The writer discusses the concepts of rival and excludable. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper that argues against class action lawsuits against fast food restaurants for causing someone to get fat. The writer reports some of the pending lawsuits and the absurdity of them. As one Senator said, this is another case of legislation through litigation, a very dangerous condition this society has fostered. Bibliography ...

This 4 page paper examines survey results supplied by the student, outlines the sample profile and the results of satisfaction overall, intrinsic, extrinsic and with benefits. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 6 page paper begins with the irritation many people are feeling at having to 'push 1 for English' when they call major corporations in the United States. The writer reports comments from other authors that delve a bit into the illegal immigration problem. The rest of the paper discusses the automated response systems ...

This 4-page paper describes target market selection for a generic brand detergent sold in grocery stores.

A 10 page marketing plan for the World Wildlife Fund, targeting corporate members and school teachers in the United States. The plan seeks to gain new members and corporate sponsorship totaling $6.25 million on a $400,000 investment. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses two books: "The Market System. What It Is, How It Works, and What To Make of It" by Lindblom and "Privatization and Public-Private Partnerships" by Savas. The writer reports and discusses the major ideas and beliefs of each author. The writer also comments that these two approaches could complement ...

This 3-page paper examines a logistics method of getting bottled water to tourists spots in southern India. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper examines a case study provided by the student. The company is failing to satisfy client needs and appears to lack market intelligence. This paper looks at what types of information the company would need to collect regarding the clients, the market and the internal factors. The bibliography cites 3 sources. ...

A 4 page review of the factors that entered into one company's decision to forgo million secured debt financing in favor of an equity financing strategy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper answers 4 questions concerning conflict and negotiation. The first looks at when and how conflict can be positive, the second considers what negotiating style the student might use, the explores the difference between disruptive and integrative negotiations and looks at situations that are win-win, win-loose or loose-loose. The last part ...

This 3 page paper uses data supplied by the student concerning job satisfaction olevels and performs a t-test, looks at what the t-test is used, considers why a sample and not the entire population is surveyed. The bibliography cites 4 sources.