Diversity in the Workplace
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This 5 page report discusses workplace diversity and offers two brief examples of situations in which a definite lack of diversity exists. Although the legislation of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws helped issues of diversity emerge as significant concerns, they did not necessarily assure that the typical American working environment was one that acknowledged, accepted, indeed encouraged, a diverse and multi-dimensional standard for its workforce. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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How Sports Agents Have Affected Professional Sports
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A 10 page research paper that examines the affect that sports agents have had on professional sports. The writer argues that the power of sports agents has increased tremendously over the last several decades, but whether or not their influence is positive or negative, depends largely on the ethics and personality of the individual agent. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 90agent.rtf

Harvard Business Review on Leadership/An Analysis
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A 5 page analysis of five articles included in this fascinating and informative text on leadership. The writer argues that articles reveal some of the ways in which these authors are challenging many of the traditional paradigms regarding the topic of leadership and how leadership provides a crucial factor towards success in today's marketplace. No other sources cited.
Filename: 90leader.rtf

ABC Diner : Powerpoint Notes and Short Paper
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This 6 page paper includes a short, 3 page paper, 6 slides, and speaker notes imbedded in the slide presentation. The presentation uses a case study as a springboard for discussion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA908abc.rtf

Absenteeism, Tardiness and Dismissal
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This 3 page paper examines these concepts as it relates to the managerial function. Research is provided to support the assumptions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA806atd.rtf

Administrative Management of a U.S. Airline
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This 12 page paper discusses what administrative management is, and how it can be used to manage a major air carrier; in this case, Southwest Airlines. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVAdminA.rtf

Artemis Sportswear Company (Case Study)
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This 10 page paper looks at this fictitious firm and provides recommendations. The primary issues are downsizing, cost cutting and employee morale. Various theories are discussed and applied. An annotated bibliography is available for the sources contained in this paper and may be purchased separately (SA416bib.rtf) Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA417Art.rtf

Computerization at Kirwin Brewery Company
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This 3 page paper uses Kirwin as a springboard for discussion. How can automation improve business success? Several examples are provided. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA616Kir.rtf

Edmund's (Case Study Analysis)
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This 6 page paper evaluates the company, where it is headed and how it started. The company is evaluated in terms of potential profitability, its web site success and changes that it should make to do well. The paper is based on a case study submitted by a student. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA411Ed.rtf

How To Maintain Intercontinental Hong Kong As The Market Leader In The Hospitality Industry
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This 40 page paper, including executive summary, examines the way in which the Intercontinental hotel in Hong Kong may retain its position as the market leader in hospitality industry. After a brief introduction the paper examines the position of the hospitality industry in Hong Kong and then looks at the competition faced by Intercontinental. A SWOT analysis is used to analyse the position of the hotel internally and within a broader environment. Following the analysis innovative plans are presented that will help the hotel remain as an industry leader. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEintercont.rtf

Issues in Australian Distribution Systems
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This 10-page paper will examine some of the facets of such a system using a literature review as the mechanism, and then draw conclusions as to what shape further research might take. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: HVDistAu.rtf

Knowledge Management
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This 3 page paper examines the utilization of the term knowledge management. Should it be used when speaking with today's managers? Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Management Communication: Essential for Success
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This six page paper that explores the importance of effective communication at the management level. Several tips and techniques are discussed as well as reasons it is important to the company as a whole.Bibliography lists seven sources
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Political and Legal Problems When Doing Business Abroad
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This 3 page paper looks at the common pitfalls associated with international business. Law and politics are the center of this investigation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA823biz.rtf

'Got Milk?' Campaign
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses the 'Got Milk?' campaign as it relates to the future of milk consumption. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: TLCmilk.wps

'Marketing Myopia' - Still Relevant After Nearly 40 Years
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This 5 page report discusses 'Marketing Myopia' that was written by Theodore Levitt for the Harvard Business Review in 1960. According to Levitt, Business leaders who continue to concentrate myopically on the bottom line, wooing the approval of Wall Street and shareholders for their quarterly earnings performance, are certain to get low marks in their aspirations as marketers. The issue is essential relationship is the one between organizations and their consumers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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'Toyland: The High-Stakes Game of the Toy Industry' by Sidney Stern & Ted Schoenhaus
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It is interesting how toys effect the economy of the nation. Sidney Stern and Ted Schoenhaus have written a book about the toy industry, which is entitled: 'Toyland: The High-Stakes Game of the Toy Industry,' in which they discuss among other things, competition and economics in this field. No other source cited.
Filename: PCtoys.doc

“Accident Investigation”
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A paper which looks at the way accident investigations are conducted, and considers how such investigations can be evaluated in terms of assessing the combination of factors which contribute to an accident and the way in which conclusions are reached and recommendations made to improve safety procedures as a result.
Filename: JLaccident.wps

“Anita Roddick”
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A six page paper which looks at the career of Anita Roddick and the development of The Body Shop, as an example of an entrepreneurial enterprise which has demonstrated consistent success.
Filename: JLRoddick.rtf

“Because I’m Worth It”; The Marketing of L’Oreal
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This 5 page paper considers the marketing of L’Oreal, how it is undertaken, who the target market are, how they are reached and why the advertising is so successful. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEloreal.rtf

“Beyond the Box: Innovative Churches That Work”
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A 6 page book report on “Beyond the Box: Innovative churches That Work” by Bill Easum and Dave Travis. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAbbox.rtf

“Brick and Mortar” and IT Project Management
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A 3 page paper discussing the similarities and differences of project management for physical (i.e., construction) and IT projects. Failing to identify all components of the project or results desired from it creates delays and budget overruns. This is a common problem with all types of problems, but particularly in IT. The purpose here is to compare the basics of “brick and mortar” projects and those centered in IT. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSproMgPhysIT.rtf

“Cigarette advertising”
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A six page paper which looks at an advertising campaign layout for Camel cigarettes, with reference to the way in which the advertisement is presented, the probable target audience, the techniques used to convey the message of the advertisement and the extent to which it is likely to be successful.
Filename: JLcamelad.rtf

“Colgate-Palmolive International Assignment Policy: Case Study”
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A seven-page paper which looks at the International Assignment Policy of the Colgate-Palmolive company, which was designed to assist expatriate managers in their relocation, but developed serious flaws as a result of the increase in double-income families, and the need to take into account spouses’ income and career development. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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“Corporate and Organisational Culture”
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An eleven page paper which considers the concepts of organisational and corporate culture and the extent to which they affect the success or failure of business enterprises. The writer looks at examples of companies from Japan, the USA and the Caribbean and assesses how far the influences of corporate and national culture were an important factor in their operation. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLcorpcult.wps

“Cradle to Cradle”
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This 5 page paper discusses the book “Cradle to Cradle” by William McDonough and Michael Braungart about the need to rethink the way we manufacture things. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVcradle.rtf

“E-Buisness and E-Commerce Management” by Dave Chaffey
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This 49 page paper is a summary of the book “E-Buisness and E-Commerce Management” by Dave Chaffey. The book is a good overview on all aspects of e-business; including management of the infrastructure, the e-environment, e-business strategy, supply chain management, e-procurement, internet marketing, customer relationship management change management, design implementation and maintenance. The paper takes each chapter and summarizes the contents of each chapter. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEebuschaffey.rtf

“Effective communication within an organisational system”
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A five page paper which looks at different methods of communication within an organisation and considers the ways in which these are important to the company’s success and efficiency from both an internal and external point of view. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLorgcomm.rtf

“Empowerment of Else” by Robert Frey
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This 5 page report discusses the purchase and turnaround of Cin-Made Corp, a small manufacturing company in Cincinnati, Ohio. “Empowerment or else,” published in the Harvard Business Review in 1993 discusses issues of employee empowerment and the processes a business owner, manager, or worker must go through in order to truly empower co-workers and employees. Bibliography lists one source.
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“English to English” Translation
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A 3 page paper rewording a memo from an American manager to Hong Kong employees of the same company. The memo needing translation from “English to English” is, “I wanted to welcome you ASAP to our little family here in the States. It’s high time we shook hands in person and not just across the sea. I’m pleased as punch about getting to know you all, and I for one will do my level best to sell you on America.” The paper provides better word choice and rationale for selection. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSbusComEmail.rtf

“Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal”: A Review of the Sociological Concerns Presented by Eric Schlosser
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A 6 page review of Schlosser’s contention of how the fast food industry has impacted societal norms, social class, globalization, minorities, subcultures and social stratification to effect social and cultural change. This paper identifies the three major themes of this book and elucidates on the fast food industry’s impact to culture in the U.S. and abroad. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPfastFd.rtf

“Fayol and business organisation”
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A paper which looks at Henri Fayol’s bureaucratic model of business organisation and considers the reasons for its success at the time it was developed and whether it is still appropriate today given the many ways in which industry has changed and developed since Fayol’s day.
Filename: JLfayol.wps

“First Alert” Fire Alarms -- A Marketing Case Study
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This 6 page report discusses the company “First Alert” and the smoke detectors it markets. It is a simple enough concept -- an unobtrusive, inexpensive, and effective device that can warn people that there is a fire nearby. A smoke detector should be considered as the first line of defense in saving lives and injury in case of fire. “First Alert” has become something of a household name in terms of residential fire protection. The company’s products offer a variety of features, not the least of which is affordability. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWfireal.wps

“God is my CEO” by Larry Julian
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A 6 page paper which summarizes and analyzes Larry Julian’s book “God is My CEO.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAgodceo.rtf

“Hiring People with Intellectual Disabilities” by Linda Andrews
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A 3 page paper which discusses the article “Hiring People with Intellectual Disabilities” by Linda Wasmer Andrews. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAdiswrk.rtf

“Horse Sense: The Key to Success is Finding a Horse to Ride” by Al Ries and Jack Trout
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A 5 page book review of this business marketing text that was first published in 1990. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGhorsense.rtf

“HRM in the transport industry over the next decade”
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A paper which looks at the way in which business organisations have changed as a result of new developments in global technology, and the ways that this is likely to affect human resource issues in the air transport industry over the next ten years, with reference to changes in organisational structure and methods of increasing competitiveness to protect employees’ interests.
Filename: JLHRMair.wps

“Industrial tribunals and pay disputes in Australia”
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An eight page paper which looks at the relevance of the 1907 Harvester decision regarding the definition of the basic wage to pay and productivity disputes in the present day, in particular the way in which disputes are handled by arbitration at industrial tribunals. Bibliography lists 2 sources
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“Leading Minds” by Howard Gardner and Stories of Leadership
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This 10 page report discusses the idea that leadership has certain key components that determine the characteristics and qualities of a leader. Howard Gardner demonstrates this fact through the use of the stories of great leaders in modern history. Then the report takes advantage of Christopher Vogler’s “The writer’s journey : Mythic structure for writers,” and Robert Brawer’s “Fictions of business: Insights on management from great literature,” to demonstrate how such stories support what Gardner is saying regarding the role of a leader and his or her story. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWleadin.wps

“Managers not MBA’s”
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This 4 page paper is a review of the recent book by Mintzberg “Managers Not MBA’s” where he argues that MBA courses are out of touch with the needs of businesses and attract the wrong kind of candidates into management. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEmanMBA.rtf