Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

This 3-page paper analyzes John Coffee's article "Understanding Enron: It's the Gatekeepers, Stupid." Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the fact that brands don't last forever. Brands survive only because their companies are willing to adapt them. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at four different tools that could be used for research. Starbucks wants to introduce a new fruit juice drink, but will need to undertake primary research and suitable research tools need to be identified. Two quantitative tools, questionnaires and an internet survey and two qualitative tools, personal interviews and focus ...

A 10 page paper that discusses how globalization has affected shipping and includes a report on cartels that set prices. The writer comments about how this may affect employees. The writer also discusses the effects of globalization on employment and on certain social problems, demonstrating that all nations are not helped by globalization. Bibliography lists ...

This 4 page paper is a benchmarking paper looking at two companies which have faced issues similar to those faced in a case study supplied by the student (Interclean). The issues are identified, the actions taken by the companies discussed and the outcome assessed. The issues benchmarked are the need for integration of an ...

This 8-page paper discusses the concepts of organizational transformation and organizational development and how both are achieved. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3-page paper provides an example of an exit strategy for the ownership of a hunting apparel company. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper provides an article analysis about Stig-Arne Mattsson's "Inventory control in environments with short lead times." Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4-page paper covers the importance of beverages in food operations for boosting the bottom line and helping sales. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses different issues related to non-profits: how federal and state budget cuts impact these agencies with examples; how these cuts would affect Enrichment Services Program, Inc. in Georgia. The paper discusses events that impact the non-profit sector, such as the terrorist attacks, the economy and the war in Iraq. Bibliography lists ...

This 3-page paper compares strategic plans for IT from the University of Colorado and the University of California/Berkeley against the Malcolm Baldrige strategic planning process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses how Arthur Andersen went from a company of integrity and honesty in its auditing practices to one that aided Enron in dishonest financial reporting. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page paper that begins by describing a real experience the writer had. The paper then follows with discussion in each of Kolb's other three components, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization and experimentation. The issue has to do with a group seminar and group development is also discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 14 page paper which examines the recent financial meltdown in the United States. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4-page paper provides an analysis about oil and gas production company Hess Corp. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the candy industry and Hershey in particular. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper. The writer begins with an explanation of what the peak oil theory is, including estimates for peak oil in different regions. Several alternative fuel sources are then identified with their advantages and disadvantages. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the similarity and differences between management, administration and organization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper. There are two sections in this paper. The first considers Enrichment Services Program, Inc., a non-profit agency in Georgia and the second discuses the differences between successful and effective. The paper includes comments on how TQM could be initiated in the agency and also evaluating non-profits. Bibliography lists 4 ...

This 6 page paper looks at how and why creativity is important in event management, using a food and wine festival as an example. Answering three questions set by the student the first answer discusses the why creativity is important; the second answer considers the different theories and issues important in event management. The last ...

This 12-page paper discusses balanced scorecard theory and how it might fit into Apple Inc.'s culture. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses characteristics of IBM and explains why it can be considered a learning organization.

This 3-page paper analyzes decision-making processes when it comes to pricing strategies of a food distribution company. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5-page paper explains pricing strategies used by Hewlett-Packard. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper focuses on a proposed marketing plan for the fictitious Pink Taxi Company. Bibliography lists 4 sources.