Leadership, Interpersonal Skills and Decision-Making
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This 9 page paper outlines some basic principles related to leadership, communication, interpersonal skills and decision-making. In particular, this paper assesses the following: interpersonal skills in regards to interacting with others; leadership skills providing direction; written communication skills writing to others; oral communication skills talking and listening to others; perception skills identifying information; organizing and planning skills establishing course of action; decision making skills reach conclusions; decisiveness skills taking action; flexibility skills adapting to change. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: MHleader.wps

EXPORTS, LICENSES, JOINT VENTURES AND WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES
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This essay explains the difference between exporting, licensing, joint ventures and wholly-owned subsidaries, particularly as this pertains to doing business in foreign markets. Also included are benefits and disadvantages to each tool of market entry. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTexport.rft

Celeron and Pentium II Processors
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A 5 page paper discussing the difference between the two processors. For the most part it appears as though the only difference between the two may be that the Pentium II is ever so slightly faster, and the Celeron is generally much less expensive. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RApentium.wps

Intel & Microsoft -- The Pricing Strategies of Industry Leaders
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A 16 page research paper on Intel's pricing strategy with regard to Pentium chips and Microsoft's pricing strategy regarding Windows and other products. Manufacturing costs, marketing factors, and the competitive environment are all taken into account as the writer discusses Intel's historic pricing patterns and makes predictions for the future while doing the same for Microsoft as well. A number of specific pricing examples and statistical data is provided. Bibliography lists 15+ sources.
Filename: Pentpric.wps

Intel / Getting the Chips to the Marketplace
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This 15 page paper discusses Intel Corporation, maker of Pentium microprocessors and a leader throughout the world in personal computing. A specific management problem is presented and analyzed (why Intel is not getting sub1000 chips to the market fast enough) and what solutions may be available to the company. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Intlchip.wps

Intel Pentium III: Privacy Issues: In the modern, computer generated world, advancement in technology are not unusual - it is expected. In late January, 1999, Intel Corp. released its enhanced graphics and multimedia chip, code-named Katmai, will be form
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an embedded ID/serial number in each chip. The ID number will more accurately identify the system owner and offer greater protection. The ID chips were designed in an effort to address anti theft and anti fraud concerns, and the growing security issues surrounding e-commerce. There's been so much uproar over the potential for privacy infringement that Intel says it will provide software for users to mm off the serial number. The concern about privacy is real, though it may be being blown out of proportion. Intel has not dealt directly with the problem and seems intent on maintaining it's position that the chip can be disabled sufficiently with the software they provide. As of yet, they have not addressed the concerns that another program could re-activate the system and, or, it is completely disabled by their software. This 5 page paper examines the concern over privacy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KTintell

Intel's Success & Failure
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A 6 page analysis of Intel's success in the microprocessor industry supplemented with critical review of their apparently poor handling of the 1995 'flawed Pentium' chip fiasco in which it was announced that all chips made up until a certain date would produce an incorrect result when performing one specific calculation in division. A useful reference for those studying public relations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Intel95.wps

The Intel Corporation
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of this well known firm and pays particular attention to its role as a socially responsible company. The company's mission statement is included and several financial quotes are provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA007tel.rtf

Intercultural Business Communication
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This 10 page paper discusses intercultural communication whether that is the result of the ever-increasing diversity in the workforce or as a result of the firm moving into the multinational company ranks. Sections include: an introduction; theories and research; enhancing intercultural communication; exercises to enhance such communication and a conclusion. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGintercult.rtf

INNOVATIONS WITHIN CORPORATIONS
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This 3-page paper discusses organizational attributes that encourage and discourage innovation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTcorinn.rtf

Personnel Development: India And The United States
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A 10 page paper that looks at employee training in India and the United States. Continually upgrading employee skills has not been a focus in Indian industry as it has been in the U.S. in recent years, however, CEOs have begun to recognize that to compete, they must provide continual training opportunities for their employees. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PGmpind.wps

AN ANALYSIS OF IMCLONE SYSTEMS, INC.
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This 8-page paper is a strategic analysis of pharmaceutical company ImClone Systems, Inc. The paper examines the history and background of the company, trends in the pharmaceutical industry, SWOT and concludes with recommendations to keep the company on track. Also touched on is ImClone's current negative publicity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTimclon.rtf

STRATEGIC APPROACH TO HUMAN RESOURCES
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This 5-page paper supports the thesis statement that it is possible to have a strategic approach to human resources management. The essay touches on some models of strategic HRM, as well as examples of what constitutes successful HRM strategy. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: MThrmstr.rtf

EMPLOYEE RESISTANCE TO HIGH PERFORMANCE WORK ORGANIZATIONS
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This 5-page paper examines the concept of the High Performance Work Organization (HPWO) and why employees have been resistant to the concept. HPWOs, which rely on team integration, can be beneficial to employees, or they can destroy employee morale if employees aren't better trained for the change to a more horizantal management style. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MThpwoem.rtf

High Speed Management Book Review
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A 5 page review of Donald P. Cushman and Sarah Sanderson King’s 'Communication and High-Speed Management.' Stresses the importance of communication for small and large businesses alike and gives the small businesses guidelines for retaining supply relationships with larger businesses. No additional sources cited.
Filename: BusrevB.wps

QUALITY MANAGEMENT AT THE DENTIST’S OFFICE
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This 5-page paper focuses on total quality management in context of a dental practice. Issues covered include employee empowerment; customer satisfaction and the need for measuring quality. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTdenqua.rtf

Critique Paper & Gro Dynamics
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A 7 page paper. This paper is a term-end critique of projects completed and what was learned. Four areas are discussed: communication, leadership and decision making. The writer discusses how these are demonstrated and the barriers to each. There is then a discussion of group dynamics and how successful groups are formed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Decision-Making And Group Dynamics
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The process of decision-making within the scope of group dynamics requires an understanding of a number of different theoretical components of group behavior, including consensus, Groupthink and dissonance reduction. This 5 page paper considers the basic components of group dynamics as they relate to the process of decision-making and then evaluates the implications of group vs. individual choice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Groupdec.wps

Group Dynamics
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A 10 page paper discussing that positive working relationships are critical to the success of any business, whether large or small. In order to achieve and maintain high employee morale and low turnover, many companies are looking to the concept of group dynamics. The writer explains the principles behind this program, as well as discusses the benefits and drawbacks. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Grpdynm.wps

Group Dynamics Of A Volunteer Organization
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses group dynamics in relation to formal and informal settings, addressing such issues as communication, stature and prestige. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCgroup.wps

The Evolution Of Management, 1900-1938
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A 5 page research paper examining two of the common theories behind the Behavior School of Management: progressivism and the birth of industrial psychology. Nearly all work of the time was in manufacturing, and the engineer was the man of the day as he promoted the idea of instituting 'systems' to manufacturing. Workers had their fill of austerity and of being forced to stay with one employer in the height of the Great Depression, when there were plenty of things to validly complain about, but no other jobs to find as consequence. Bibliography lists eleven sources.
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THE CONCERNS OVER GLOBALIZATION
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This 20-page paper attempts to downplay the glowing reports of globalization by offering proof that the concept does not necessarily benefit everyone. The paper's thesis is that while globalization does provide economic benefit, it poses economic challenges as well. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MTglofra.rtf

Domestic and Global Project Management
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An 8 page paper discussing the virtual project team and considerations specific to geographically-dispersed project team members. There have been myriad management fads and gimmicks come and go over the years, but the virtual project team is unlikely to be relegated to that category. It is far too valuable a practice for organizations to be abandoning it. It appears to be a management tool that is here to stay; it is quickly becoming an accepted standard rather than a corporate oddity. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSprojMgGlob.rtf

Is Microsoft A Monopoly?
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This 6 page report discusses the classic definition of monopoly and how Microsoft does or does not fit that description based on basic principles of microeconomics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Msmono.wps

Microsoft / Successful Strategies For Today and Tomorrow
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In 1987, a PC Week editorial remarked that Microsoft would have to 'pull off a marketing miracle' to get people to use their new version of Windows. Years later, the joke's on PC Week and this 8 page report examines just how Microsoft's strategy has prevailed and how it hopes to continue to do so in the future. Projects, plans, and new Microsoft products & services are presented. A FREE chronology of the company's development is included .Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Microsof.wps

Microsoft / The First Decade
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A 5 page paper on the success of the Microsoft Corporation. Concentrates on the first ten years spanning between 1976 and 1986. Products and management styles are included. Bibliography includes six sources.
Filename: Microsft.wps

Global Sweatshops: Made in America?
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Global Sweatshops: Made In America?: A 4-page analysis of the effect of globalization on the workforce at home and in the Third World. Focuses on The Gap, Inc. and its overseas apparel operations, with specific emphasis on its effect on workers, individually and collectively. 99gap.wps
Filename: 99gap.wps

Drug Testing & The Use of Hair
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A 4 page paper detailing the advantages and disadvantages of using hair samples to conduct drug tests in the workplace. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Leadership Styles Of Thomas Jefferson, Benito Mussolini & Frank Lloyd Wright
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This 6 page paper examines the individual leadership styles of the democratic U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, the autocracy of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and the laissez-faire style of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: leadstyl

TOLLGRADE COMMUNICATION
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This 15-page paper is an overview of Tollgrade Communication (based in Pennsylvania) and attempts to argue critically whether or not this particular company is one that is worthwhile to invest in. Topics covered include the company history and structure of the board of directors, the stock prices between October 2001 and October 2002 and other financial areas of concern. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTtolcom.rtf

Business Ethics and Physician Assisted Suicide
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A 5 page overview of business ethics and how they relate to the health care environment in general and the concept of physician assisted suicide in particular. Identifies the doctrine of double effect as a means of partially resolving these issues at least on an ethical basis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPeuthen.wps

The Economy of the Netherlands
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Over the course of the last decade, increasing interest in the economy of the Netherlands has stemmed from their participation in the European Union, their pursuit of appropriate fiscal status for their compliance with the constructs of the European Monetary Union, and increasing interest in international trade because of favorable economic conditions. At same time, long-term economic issues, including consistently high long-term unemployment have resulted in some conflicting views on the economic status of the Netherlands. This 23 page paper provides a substantive view of the status of the economy in the Netherlands, including an evaluation of Gross National Product, consumerism, complicity with other EU countries, unemployment, and the status of the health care system. This study provides a representative view of the Netherlands that can be used as a comparative base in evaluating other countries as well. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Nethec.wps

Ethics In The Hotel And Restaurant Industry
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A 12 page paper that explores ethics in the hotel and restaurant industry. Specifically, 8 articles are summarized. The articles deal with: comparing the degree of agreement regarding situations involving ethical decisions between HR directors and students and between controllers and managers; discrimination in a restaurant; planning for an international event; agreements between travel agents and hoteliers in the European Union; hotel management companies; kickbacks; and the ethics one successful fast-food chain's CEO lives by. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The MERCOSUR Trade Block
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A 5 page paper describing the significance of the MERCORSUR free trade area on its participating countries, which include Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. Recent additions of Chile and Bolivia have increased the impact of this agreement. Though similar in theme to other blocks such as NAFTA and the European Union, MERCOSUR is an especially powerful agreement because of the interdependence created between the South American countries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Mercosur.wps

BUSINESS ETHICS – A COMPARISON OF TWO ARTICLES
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This 7-page paper compares two articles on the subject of business ethics: "Entering the Third Age of Ethics by Rushworth Kidder and Curtis Verschoor and "Christian Character: A Different Approach to Business Ethics" by Sondra Wheeler. The paper notes that each of the papers has a different view on ethics. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTbuetco.rtf

Environmental Consciousness in Multinational Corporations
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A 14 page paper discussing the shift in corporate environmental thinking in the past 20 years from one of minimum compliance to local regulations to adopting environmental responsibility as a matter of strategy. Multinational corporations in the past have been accused of fleeing to developing nations only to take advantage of weak environmental laws and greater attendant opportunity to operate outside the regulations they would face in nations of greater development. A more realistic view is that businesses most successful in many developing nations are environmentally-intensive ones such as petroleum refining and circuit board construction. Many US-based organizations have come to understand that prevention generally is less costly than cleanup, a concept that many multinational corporations of diverse national origin have adopted as well. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: KSmneEnv.rtf

Smoke on The Water Cooler - Smoking & The Work Environment
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A 5-page paper that examines the affects of smoking in the workplace on both business and nonsmoking coworkers. Discussed is the Environmental Protection Agency's 1992 report concerning the dangers of 'secondhand smoke' and the trend toward smoke-free working environments that this report instigated as well as both employer and employee concerns regarding nonsmoking policies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: LCSmoke.doc

Entrepreneurship
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A 10 page paper. What does it take to be an entrepreneur? What are the characteristics of entrepreneurs? What skills are needed and how are they applied? These are some of the questions addressed in this essay. The writer first offers some statistics regarding small businesses, such as more than 99 percent of the entire workforce is employed in companies of fewer than 500 employees. Other headings include: personality traits of the entrepreneur; skills needed to manage a small business and how those skills are applied. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGentre.msw

ERP ANALYSIS
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This 7-page paper focuses on Enterprise Resource Development (ERP), and its positive and negative points. In analyzing this software management structure, two organizations were examined -- Indian Motorcycles, which has implemented ERP well and Nestle USA, which had a terrible time with ERP implementation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MTerpana.rtf

THE ETHICS OF ENRON AND WORLDCOM
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This 5-page paper supports the thesis that corporate crime doesn't pay, and uses Enron and WorldCom as examples of how supposedly "legal" accounting practices spelled doom for both of these companies -- meaning the end didn't justify the means. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTetenwo.rtf