BUSINESS ETHICS AND VALUES
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This 4-page paper is a basic overview about the concept of business ethics and values and includes some theories about business ethics. Also touched upon are the ethical questions dealing with Enron, Worldcom and Global Crossing. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTbuetva.rtf

Enron Corporation
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A 14 page paper that begins with a brief history of Enron prior to the scandal. The paper then goes on to explain what happened, what went wrong, how the company committed fraud. The author comments on the whistle-blower. The key players are identified with the charges against them and the disposition of the cases. The last section discusses the outcomes of this scandal in terms of new regulations and legislation intended to prevent further cases of the same nature. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PGenrn04.rtf

Environmental Ethics
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses environmental ethics as they relate to John Stuart Mill's 'Utilitarianism,' Ronald Dworkin's 'Taking Right Seriously' and Claude Ake's 'The African Context of Human Rights.' No additional sources cited.
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Environmental Ethics as Profitable
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A 12 page paper discussing the feasibility of businesses making a profit while still maintaining environmental ethics. Hypothetical circumstances are detailed as well as actual companies. Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream is described in detail illustrating the fact that environmental issues need not be a financial loss to a company. The importance of having environmental ethics is also detailed throughout. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Ethprof.wps

Environmental Ethics; A Dichotomy
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This 4 page paper looks at the issue of environment ethics and the rights on the individual. Using the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a basis the paper then goes on to consider the views of John Mills and Ronald Dworkin in order to appreciate the dichotomy that is produced by the differing views on environmentalism. The bibliography cites 4 sources
Filename: TEenveth.wps

Ethics and Social Responsibility of Business
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This 7 page paper considers the role of social responsibility in the commercial environment. The question of what social responsibility is tackled along with the arguments for and against it. The theories of Milton Friedman and his views on the singular responsibility of profit maximisation discussed and his reasoning is found to erroneous in some assumptions. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEsocfri.rtf

EMPLOYEE ETHICS AND VALUES IN THE WORKPLACE
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This 5-page paper examines the concept of employee ethics, particularly in today's world in which corporate ethics is such a strong topic. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTempeth.rtf

Disneyland Paris (Euro Disney)
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An 8 page research paper on the financial and cultural miscalculations made by Disney in the planning of Euro Disney and how they were corrected. Suggestions are made about preventative measures that could have been made in the planning process. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Cnprsdis.wps

Careers in Electronic-Commerce
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In 3 pages, the author discusses careers in electronic-commerce. A 1 page proposal is also given. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: PCcec.wps

E-Commerce
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This 15 page report discusses the event that is electronic commerce. Electronic commerce has emerged as a mainstream phenomena -- it is no longer the preserve of a technical elite. Fledgling companies and organizational models have developed in manufacturing and other enterprises ranging from industrial production to home crafters to bring together buyers and sellers in the new electronic market. This report looks at many of the considerations for manufacturing, discusses potential problems, and examines the potential of the online market for manufacturing concerns. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: BWecomm.wps

E-Commerce - Gateway to Technological Revolution
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An 8 page analytical essay that argues the point that E-commerce is the business forum for the twenty-first century and that it is vital for a business to be online and accessible to succeed in the globalized market. Discussed are the benefits gained from the use of electronic commerce plus new advances made in the insurance of online security and privacy. Bibliography lists 7 sources. LCE-Comm.doc
Filename: LCE-Comm.doc

EDI / Costs & Efficiency
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A 5 page research paper on electronic data interchange (EDI), its discovery and evolution over three decades. The writer discusses EDI in terms of electronic trade documentation uses and processes, with focus on manufacturing and shipping. Implementation and ongoing costs are also discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Edicost.wps

The Internet, International Marketing And Pacific Bell
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A 12 page paper. Electronic commerce is growing exponentially. More than 2,000 businesses go online each month, yet, the one industry one would expect to find exploiting this medium - the telecommunications industry - has been the slowest to enter the medium. This paper discusses the telecommunications industry and electronic commerce, then, focuses on one company, Pacific Bell. The paper provides steps Pacific Bell must take to enter international marketing on the Internet and discusses the impact this venture would have on the company. Information is appropriate for any telecom company. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
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The Technological & Scientific Implications of Digital Economy / 'Promise and Peril in the Age of Networked Intelligence,' by Don Tapscott
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A 5 page overview of the scientific and technological implications of the new 'digital economy' as revealed in the 1996 book by Don Tapscott. Concentrates on the advantages of computer networking. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Digital2.wps

Honda’s Use of the International Environment to be More Competitive at Home in Japan
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This 12 page report discusses the strategies behind Honda’s efforts to capture a larger part of Japan’s auto market. Despite Honda's success outside Asia, the general fearfulness regarding Japan's economy has fueled continuing doubts that there is much that can be done to improve Honda’s market share of Japan. Key factors of Honda’s ability to apply lessons and experiences in the international environment are outlined and discussed in terms of their relativity to Japan. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWhonda.rtf

EFFECTIVENESS OF ASEAN-3
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This 6-page paper focuses on ASEAN-3, an alliance between Japan, China and Korea. The paper outlines the history of ASEAN's formation, the advantages that such an alliance has provided for the region, and some of the drawbacks of this alliance. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MTasean3.rtf

Organic Solidarity, Mechanistic Solidarity and Modern Diversity (Entrepreneurship)
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A 7 page research paper exploring the differences between organic and mechanistic solidarity as a means of defining Durkheim’s theories. The paper seeks to show that the problem with Durkheim’s proposal was his inability to accept the necessity for diversity and conflict as means to innovation and creativity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Cnorgsol.wps

WASHINGTON MUTUAL AND QUALITY CONTROL
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This 7-page paper focuses on Washington Mutual's mortgage operations and how they can be better streamlined through quality control processes. The paper examines the problem that the company is experiencing, discusses Deming's 14 points (widely considered the forerunner of TQM) and also discusses the Delphi method in terms of forecasting. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTwamut.rtf

Information Systems Technology and Management Decision-Making
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the issue of the use of technology, with the case example of it's use for a PATH clinic that provides holistic services. For many organizations, the use of information systems technology in management decision-making is limited by the applicability for company operations. Management teams can only utilize information systems technology that corresponds with existing operational pieces, and decision-making is often limited by the software and hardware systems that are currently in use. This paper relates these to the specific case example. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: mhinfsys.rtf

THE TOOLS OF ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
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This 7-page paper examines the organizational tools available to today's CEO. "Tools" described include use of contigency approach, Maslow's theory, participative management, team-building and concept of content and process theories. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTorgman.rtf

Internet-Based, Intranet-Based And Extranet-Based Applications
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses the difference between the three applications, as well as offers examples of each. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCwww.doc

Use of Technology at Mobil; A Case Study
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This 5 page paper considers a case study supplied by the student of the use of technology in the order processing systems. The paper considers why the first two systems did not work and the reasons for the success of the third, this consideration includes a stakeholder analysis. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Compensation Management through Incentives
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An 8 page paper examining the role of incentives in business management. Factors which determine a strong business are defined. Comparisons of technology and the human factor in business are also noted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BBbusin.doc

Dell Computer
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An 18 page paper discussing Dell's acsension to the number one producer of personal computers and the competitive pressures they face. Historically, Dell Computer has participated primarily in the hardware segment of the PC market, and has concentrated on government agencies and small business for the bulk of their sales. With the shift of focus among so many companies regarding just what the Internet might be able to do for them, both in terms of boosting sales of their own products and as a tool for developing intranets not dependent on physical location as Local Area Networks (LANs) are, Dell has also added Internet servers to their talents for voluminous and rapid sales. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Palmtop Computers to Enhance Workplace Productivity
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In this well-developed 9 page example of professional proposal writing, the author presents a plan to a fictitious executive board designed to replace the company's current technology with palmtop computers in the field-- to better communicate inter-departmental needs. Broken down into sections, the report contains : a problem statement, discussion of solutions, decision analysis, and do forth. This paper is also worthwhile as a model for anyone studying computer-related applications as it contains a thorough, technical analysis of one particular model believed to be the company's best choice.. Recommendations and future predictions are provided. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Palmtops.wps

Yahoo! Inc. / A Case Study in Marketing
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A 7 page paper that outlines the development and marketing strategies of Yahoo! Inc., the company developed around the Internet search engine. Though this company is only 2 years old, the projections that can be determined by current figures demonstrate the wise management and development practices of the company and the complexity of new products currently being marketed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Yahoo.rtf

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
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This 6-page paper ties the relationship between information systems and communications technology. The essay touches on the challenge -- which is the lack of integration between IS and CT, then describes how certain industries are working to link the two for efficient business organization. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MTinsyco.rtf

Zeigler Coal Holding Company
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A 7 page paper discussing a large import/export company using Zeigler Coal Holding as the point of discussion. The writer examines the company's performance over the past several years, the state of the coal industry and the company's overall corporate climate regarding management style, commitment to their employees and how they might be able to improve their performance. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Zeigler.rtf

Business Efficiency: Factors Affecting Employee/Employee Efficiency
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An 8 page discussion of the management tactics which affect employee/employer efficiency. Discusses the importance of communication and management style. Emphasizes the process of determining efficiency and inefficiency in the dismissal process. Includes approximately a 1 page discussion of the usefulness of graphical presentation of data and describes a typical four-quadrant graph and how it can be used in statistical interpretation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPemploy.wps

Computability, Language, & The World of Business
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This 14 page paper examines some of the key concepts of computers and their uses, machine languages, and applications for communication in the future. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Complang.rtf

Deborah Tannen's 'Talking 9 to 5'
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview and analysis of Tannen's book. This paper supports Tannen's contention that gender specific communication styles have significantly impacted the roles that men and women play in business structures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Education in Business Communications
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6 page discussion of education in business communication; its importance and various pertinent issues. (curriculum, issues management etc;). All topics explored from modern corporate perspectives.
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Enhancing Communication Between Management & Employees
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A 6 page proposal on measures a life insurance company could undertake with very little cost in promoting bottom-up communication, rather than limiting themselves to the more typical top-down pattern. The proposal presents the company's existing problem as a minor, but growing one, and presents possible low-cost steps in eliminating it. Nearly any business consultant worth his fee consults first with the front-line employees in order to determine the company's problems: the paper recommends that this insurance company do the same. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Ethics in Medicine and Business
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A 10 page paper which discusses the subject of ethics as it applied to the industry of medicine and the industry of business. Each one of these industries is incredibly complex in nature, and as such possesses many different areas of concern that involve ethics. In illustrating the complexity and the importance of ethics the paper focuses on the nursing ethics as they relate to ethical regulations in the medical industry, and management communication ethics as they relate to the business industry. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Information in Modern Organizations
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In today's modern market there is an understanding that the structural organization of companies is evolving to meet the demands of a new era in technology and communication. Flexibility in the midst of change is one aspect of a successful business that continues to be true. In any instance of flexible behavior that involves more than one individual a key component is communication. Communication within an organizational structure is essential and paramount to a successful business in the modern world of global and instantaneous access to information. This 5 page paper examines the changes in organizational structure for the modern company and the way in which information transformations, or dispersal, has had an impact on productivity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Multicultural Communication in Business / Book Review
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A 4 page overview of Sherron B. Kenton’s and Deborah Valentine’s 'Crosstalk: Communicating in a Multicultural Workplace' which explores the issues of multicultural management and the issues of effective communication with these cultures. Stresses that contact with persons of another culture occur frequently both within the workplace and outside and that the effective business person must learn to deal with these cultures. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Busrevk.wps

Negotiation and Business Success: The Importance of Cross Cultural Communication in a Fictional Bagel Franchise
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A 10 page discussion of the problems being experienced in a fictional Bagel Franchise and the negotiations which led to the resolution of those problems. Emphasizes the importance of cross cultural communication in business. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPbagle.wps

Rectifying Communications Impasses
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A 5 page paper analyzing the organizational communication 'disconnect' of a rapidly growing business, Lawson Software, that inadvertently allows their attitudes to lapse into a we vs. they mentality. The company urged their reluctant managers to use peer-to-peer training to become facilitators of groups whose surface purposes were to discuss the internal problems of the company. The managers, however, realized that all their internal problems were only facets of one underlying trouble: an early breakdown of communication both intragroup and intergroup. One manager said that while Deming had provided the philosophy, the facilitator approach at Lawson had provided the means for implementation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Importance Of Business Communication
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6 pages in length. Effective business communication is an essential component in today's commerce. Without it, there can be little if any cohesion among employees, management and consumers. In order to establish this basis of communication within the workplace, employers have to abandon their supervisory egos in exchange for an atmosphere of openness, encouragement and teamwork. The writer discusses how the concept of business communication -- when implemented correctly -- can be the difference between a productive organization and one that cares little about its workforce. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Importance of Communication Skills in Business
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An 8 page overview of the importance of effective communication skills in the business environment. Stresses that communication is important for the success of a business and that this communication is both internal, within the business itself, and between the business and those on the outside. Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources.
Filename: Buscomm2.wps