Alliance Evolution
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A 10 page paper examining the changes of attitude toward both domestic and international business alliances. In the early days of the concept of strategic alliances – particularly in those involving a foreign company – the primary goals were to defray fixed costs while expanding markets (Ohmae, 1989). Today that role has shifted more to generating revenues (Segil, 2004). The purpose here is to review Ohmae's (1989) article for concepts that have persisted in today's business environment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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ALLIED CORPORATION AND THE BATCH SYSTEM
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This paper examines Professor Joan Woodward's theories of the batch system in terms of manufacturing science, then proceeds to disprove these theories. The example used for doing this is Allied Corporation, as written about in the book Manufacturing Consent, by Michael Burawoy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Allied Manufacturing Safety Presentation
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5 pages. This case study is a presentation on safety measures in the workplace. It is based on the popular "Toolbox Talks" which are a type of safety presentation that are offered in the workplace. After a thorough explanation of what Toolbox Talks are, this paper details a sample presentation that can be fashioned for any type of organization that is interested in teaching employees about safety. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Allocating Costs for Goal Congruence
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A 4 page paper discussing allocation of general costs and how what is intended to be a reward can instead become a penalty. Creative Consumer Consultants (CCC) is a corporate consulting firm with offices in New York, Chicago, Paris and Little Rock that currently assigns general costs to each office in a degree dependent on the office's contribution to net income. Altering allocation but not total amounts results in more beneficial means of achieving long-term goals. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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ALLURE CRUISE LINE – AN OVERVIEW
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This 5-page paper covers some human resources issues and competitive factors when it comes to launching and operating the fictitious Allure Cruise Line. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Alpha Case Study
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This 6 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student. The first part of the paper looks at a licensing agreement, then ownership of the new company is considered and the last part of the paper looks at areas where there could be improvements.
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Alpha Personal Dental Care Systems (Case Study Analysis)
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This 12 page paper provides an analysis of the case study. Various sections discuss issues such as management and marketing. A SWOT analysis is included as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Alterative Pay Structures
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This 6 page paper considers the different types of pay structures that are available, Discuss and evaluate how alternative payment systems might suit different organizations operating in different markets. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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Altering the Product Design Process at Acme Foods
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A 5 page paper proposing an altered approach to Acme’s normal method of product development. Acme Foods is a manufacturer of processed packaged foods for the retail market. Currently it is focusing on the development of packaged refrigerated lunch kits for adults, targeting working adults in offices and manufacturing settings. Acme is an OBM (original brand manufacturer) that supplies outsourced product development and production for national brands as well. The paper proposes implementing a cross-functional team approach to reduce the time to market for a new lunch kit designed for adults. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
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3 pages in length. The key to a successful business operation is for everyone to adopt a team mentality while at the same time hold onto the valuable individual aspects that complement the group as a whole. When this equation becomes unbalanced through conflict, however, the situation can quickly escalate to the point of closing down a small business or seriously compromising the productivity of a large corporation. It is at this juncture when alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a highly recommended approach for settling the issue. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Alternative IT Initiative For International Cruise Line
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A 3 page paper. A fictional cruise line needs to align information technology operations between centers in two countries. The essay provides three alternatives with advantages and disadvantages of each alternative. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Alternative Solution for a Potentially Compromising Business Situation
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A 5 page solution to a situation facing a new-hire at a company which manufactures therapeutic medical devices. The new-hire has been instructed to misrepresent their volume needs to an outside provider with the intent of canceling the order after the smaller volume which is really needed had been obtained. Although the supervisor sees this as the only means of obtaining the small quantity of specialized tool upon which company survival rides (a volume which the outside firm could not feasibly produce with any profitability for themselves), the new-hire recognizes that misrepresenting his company’s intentions to another company would not only be a sure way of gaining an even worse industry reputation than what his new company already had but quite possibly immerse the company in a costly and counterproductive legal proceedings. The new-hire figures out an alternative approach which preserves both his personal ethics and his company’s reputation. No sources are listed.
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ALUMINA AND THE ENVIRONMENT: A CASE STUDY
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This 7-page paper provides an analysis on potential environmental litigation for Alumunia, a fictitious company facing alleged environmental complaints. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Alumina Case Study
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This 4 page paper considers the case of Alumina, this fictitious case supplied by the student, sees a company accused of contaminating a lake and causing a local girl to develop leukemia. The paper looks at the potential tort issues. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Aluminum Industry
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A 7 page paper that provides an overview of the aluminum industry. The American sector is the largest producer in the world. Despite the problems the industry has experienced internationally during the last several years, the environment seems to be turning around for them. Automobile makers, for instance, are using more aluminum in their cars. Selected fiscal data are provided for four companies. Recent mergers are reported. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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AMAZON AND ANALYSIS
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This 3-page paper discusses Amazon.com, Inc. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Amazon and The Concepts of Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling
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This 10 page paper looks at how the success of Amazon is a reflection of the use of planning, organizing, leading and controlling the strategy and business operations. Using a strong theoretical basis the paper examines how theory can be seen in the operation of amazon.com. The bibliography cites 13 sources.
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Amazon and the Potential for New Technology
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This 7 page paper looks at the way Amazon.com may benefit from the adoption of new technology. The paper considers the use of RFID for stock control to compliment the existing systems and increase value in the value chain. The first part of the paper looks at how this would add value to Amazon. The last page discusses the way the change could be introduced. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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Amazon in India
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This 3 page paper considers a scenario where Amazon is considering starting up retail operations in India. The economic, social and cultural influences, technological influences and the political-legal environment are considered. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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Amazon's Frontiers
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A 7 page paper assessing some of the areas that Amazon.com traveled through before becoming profitable. Preceding Amazon's arrival at profitability was a metamorphosis almost as complete as that which takes the caterpillar to the form of butterfly. Along the way the company developed a business model that serves it and its customers well. Three of the areas that Amazon has had to navigate are those of technology, the "chasm" of customer acceptance and its own evolution. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Amazon’s Back-End Structure
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A 3 page paper examining the design and structure of Amazon’s back end, which underwent substantive change in 2001-2002. After adding Excelon Corp.’s ObjectStor database, Amazon greatly increased its ability to fulfill customers’ orders and provide them with current product information. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Amazon’s Value Chain
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This 3 page paper looks at Amazon.com and considers how aspects of Michael Porters ‘Value Chain’ can be seen in the company at different stages of the supply chain and in the support functions. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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AMAZON, MERGERS AND LIKELY CANDIDATES
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This 4-page paper discusses three likely mergers between Amazon and other companies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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AMAZON, ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE, AND TECHNOLOGY
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This 3-page paper focuses on how Amazon can handle resistance to change from emerging technologies. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Amazon.co.uk
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This 8 page paper uses Amazon.co.uk as a case study to look at the way in which e-commerce can be used as an effective business method, the importance of the consumers experience and the explanation of a business model developed specifically for e-commerce. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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Amazon.com
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A 3 page paper answering 6 questions about Amazon.com’s strategic direction; use of technology; core competencies; mission statement; and integrity of customer data. No introduction or conclusion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Amazon.com
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A 5 page paper discussing Amazon.com's current position by means of a SWOT analysis. Amazon.com leads all other online booksellers, if not in profit than at least in recognition. It is the most visited site in the US and is one of the two or three top sites in Great Britain, France, Germany and Japan. The company has yet to show any business results but loss, but investors and management alike believe the losses are over. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Amazon.com
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Amazon.com is the wonder company of the web. It is the one stop shopping gate to books, videos and music. This 5 page paper explores the issues facing Amazon.com, analyzes the structure by applying Porter's Five Forces Model and provides a SWOT analysis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Amazon.Com
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An 11 page paper that presents an analysis of Amazon.com, an e-commerce company established by Jeff Bezos. Initially operated from his garage in 1995, the company has expanded to 20 facilities, 3 million customers in 160 countries. This paper presents the background of the company, current operations, troubles they have experienced in the last two years and possibilities for the company in the future. A SWOT is included as part of the analysis. Financial data provided. 1 table is included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Amazon.com
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This 20 page paper examines the internet retailer Amazon. The paper is written in two parts. The first part (18 pages), performs a value chain analysis and a Porters Five Forces analysis and then examines the overall strategy of the company. The paper ends with a short second section where the potential purchase of an iPod nano is used as an example to compare three shopping sites; Yahoo! Shopping, EBay and Amazon.com. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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Amazon.com / Company Case Study
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the major components of the company Amazon.com, created in 1994 by Jeffrey Bezos. This paper provides a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) as well as a central company problem and three possible solutions. This paper concludes with a discussion of one of the three solutions and describes the implementation and possible benefits that can be derived. No additional sources cited.
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Amazon.com and Internet Jurisdiction
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A 5 page paper discussing Amazon.com's international operations and legal problems that the company potentially could become entangled with as Internet law continues to change. Amazon operates 9 sites (US, UK, China, etc.) and likely is bound by the laws of the country in which those sites are located. Jurisdiction changes have been occurring since an Australian court decided in 2002 that the site of injury imposed by a US site owner was Australia. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Amazon.com and the Italian Market
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This 6 page paper looks at the internet retailer Amaxon.com and considers the way it may, or may not, be able to enter the Italian market. The paper starts by looking at the company, the way it competes and its core competences before looking at Italy as a potential destination. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
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Amazon.com Case Study
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This 6 page paper answers specific questions regarding Amazon and its market. The questions include consideration of how or why Amazon have been a successful online retailer, whether or not Amazon customers also use other sites to shop for books and CDs, what aspects of customer services have aided Amazons development, why high turnover does not necessarily result in higher profits, the differences between an online and a bricks and mortar experience and the potential problems Amazon.com may face as they continue to expand their product ranges. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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Amazon.com in 2001: A Financial Analysis
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This 4 page paper looks at financials for Amazon, the wonder company of the high tech sector. Various financial ratios are evaluated. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Amazon; Expansion and the Future of the Printed Book
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This 3 page paper is written in two parts. The first part considers the potential of Amazon to expand into ore product lines. The second part considers the future of books and whether the use of e-texts or e-books will replace printed books. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Amazon; SWOT Analysis
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This 3 page paper performs a SWOT analysis of Amazon.com, looking at the strengths and weakness of the company as well as the opportunities and threats that the company faces. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Ambient Advertising
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A 5 page essay that describes ambient advertising and gives examples of what it is. Although this form of advertising is receiving a concerted effort in England and other European countries, it is certainly present in the United States and has been for many years. Success stories are also provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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AMC Case Study
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This 3 page paper considers the case of the Appalachian Mountain Club provided by the student. The case considers an holistic approach for the club to move forward and realise the goals it has planned, this includes bringing together the fragmented membership, increase communication and plan fund raising. The bibliography cites 1 source.
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AMD and ATI Proposed Merger
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This 6 page paper looks at the proposed merger of AMD and ATI, considering it from the perspectives of anti-trust legislation. The paper looks at the motivations for the merger and the likely impact on the market before coming to a conclusion. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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