Amending the Freedom of Information Act
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A 5 page paper discussing the Ford-Firestone case and suggesting amendment to the Freedom of Information Act. A suitable amendment to the FoIA would be one requiring companies to provide information more open to categorization according to product type. All SEC records are fully accessible to the public, but in today's merger-oriented world it is often difficult to determine what company produces what product. Categorization of information may have returned Firestone's name on Ford Explorer searches, leading regulatory agencies to Firestone's corporate door perhaps before there had been any deaths. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Amerada Hess Analysis
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This 13 page paper is an analysis of the US energy company Amerada Hess. The first part of the paper undertakes an in depth financial analysis of the company which is followed by a SWOT analysis and consideration of the competitive structure of the petroleum and energy industry. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
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America and the Self-Made Man
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This 9 page paper discusses the way in which entrepreneurs have lived and thrived in America. Larry Schweikart's book is extensively referenced. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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America Movil
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This 5 page paper provides financial information for America Movil for the last five years and evaluates it with regard to the company's performance and projections for the future. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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America West Airlines
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A 5 page paper discussing America West's competitive strategies. America West has been able to effectively compete against Southwest Airlines, American and Delta. This paper examines reasons it has been able to be effective and makes recommendations as to how it can enhance its competitive position, which is already strong in the limited number of markets it serves. Includes one chart; bibliography lists 1 source.
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American Airlines SABRE System
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This 6 page paper looks at the competitive advantages that American Airlines gained from their SABRE system. The paper starts by considering the implementing and advantages such as cost advantage and differentiation though first mover advantage and the different uses of the technology. The system was also one that allowed American Airlines to dominate the industry for a period, the paper outlines how and why this occurred creating an also monopoly for a while. The paper ends with consideration of why and how this dominant leadership was lost and other airlines were able to start competing more effectively. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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American Airlines; A Strategic Proposal
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This 12 page paper examines a case supplied by the student on American Airlines, which looks at the hardship the company is facing in 2002. The paper outlines the current position, the problems and opportunities and then outlines strategies to increase revenue and cut costs that may bring the company back into profit. For each strategy there is a brief consideration of the cost.
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American Broadcasting Company (ABC) Inc.
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A 7 page paper that provides an analysis of ABC Inc. The writer provides a brief overview of the company's history, it was originally part of the NBC corporation, and the number of television networks, radio stations it owns and the number of affiliates. Topics discussed include: revenues, source of revenue, target market, branding, regulatory issues, programming, ratings, decision making, its struggle in the market and its recent successes. One of the conclusions the writer makes is that ABC does not have a clear brand identity. Data included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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American Business
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This 3 page paper touches on three aspects of business: the legal environment; the laws that regulate it; and the role it plays in society. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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AMERICAN BUSINESS
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This 4-page paper is an overview of American businesses and discusses topics such as the economic/business history of the United States, the legal structure of American businesses, the functions of human resource management and an overview of marketing management. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTamebus.rtf

American Businesses: Addressing Hazardous Chemicals
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses the detrimental impact hazardous chemicals have upon the environment, as well as addresses current rectifying positions American businesses are taking on the issue. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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American Companies Need To Stay In U.S.
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A 5 page paper that looks at the negative effects of companies either moving operations overseas or outsourcing to overseas companies. Statistics are provided for the steel industry and the apparel industry. 2 graphs Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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American Culture & Business Mediation
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A 15 page research paper that, first of all, examines Hofstede's conception of cultural dimensions as they apply to the culture of the United States. Then, this understanding is applied to the mediation process and how American cultural concepts may differ from those of another country, using China as an example. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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American DTC & European PHEC
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A 15 page research paper that examines the similarities and differences between direct-to-consumer (DTC) ads for prescription drugs in the US and public health education campaigns (PHECs) in Europe. The writer argues that the beneficial aspects of these marketing strategies are similar. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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American Express
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A 5 page paper discussing this company in terms of Porter’s Five Forces. American Express offers financial services targeted to the business and the business owner, and as such has carved out a niche for itself that few if any can have any hope of entering. Many choices are available in the financial services sector, but American Express is the leader among those targeting business. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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American Express
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This 20 page paper provides an overview of American Express as well as marketing strategies it can use in both the domestic and international arenas. The credit and charge card markets are explored. Several current trends are mentioned including the effect of the euro on such businesses and the implications of the antitrust lawsuit against Visa and Mastercard. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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American Express & Leadership
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A 4 page research paper that discusses leadership at American Express in terms of leadership theory drawn from the latest literature. The writer argues that American Express International is a company that is following the new paradigm toward leadership, as this company's practice draws on the latest ideas in leadership theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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American Express - Brief Analysis
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This 4 page paper discusses the company's strategy, business model, leadership and what innovations improve their competitive advantage. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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American Express Diversity Plan
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This 5 page paper begins with a short history of the company from its founding as a delivery business to its entrance into charge cards in the late 1950s. The rest of the paper explains the company's diversity plan and activities, including recruitment, support groups and other activities. The essay ends by reporting that American Express in on the 2009 list of the top 50 companies in diversity management. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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American Express: Benefits of Structure and HRM
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A 6 page paper discussing how structure supports American Express’ efforts to remain an employer of choice. American Express provides several examples of what constitutes “doing it right.” From its African-American CEO to its line workers, the company enjoys status as an employer of choice. It has attained that position over a period of years, and the distinction has enabled it to withstand external circumstances that ended the existence of many of the companies of the travel industry. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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American Express: SWOT
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5 pages in length. The SWOT framework points to the importance of both the external and internal phenomena in understanding the sources of competitive advantage. The development of tools for analyzing environmental opportunities is proceeded more rapidly than the development of other tools as far as the analyzing of American Express's internal strengths and weaknesses. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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American International Business in Europe
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A 35 page research paper closely examining the prospects for US-based businesses in Europe. All around the world, nations are forming geographic alliances to help build their share of the world market, but Western Europe is taking one extra "giant step" in their plans for a barrier-free Europe with a common currency in use by the year 2002. The US Mission to the European Communities acts as liaison for US-based businesses in both current and future operations. The U.S. Agency for International Development (US-AID) is working to assist the emerging economies of post-communist Central and Eastern Europe in joining the world market. Three world-leading, US-based businesses, Microsoft, IBM and Hewlett-Packard, are discussed in relation to their existing European efforts. Bibliography lists 29 sources. Big-Busi.wps
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American Management Systems
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A 5 page paper discussing problems the company has with some of their consulting projects. Major European contracts have been cancelled at a time before the project actually began, but after AMS had hired the necessary numbers of consultants to complete the job for which they had contracted. In preferring to hire consultants fresh out of school for European projects, AMS failed to note the cultural differences of the perception equating age with experience. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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AMERICAN MARKETING AND LESS DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
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This paper examines the statement that marketing practices used by U.S. firms in less developed countries should differ from practices usedin the developed world. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION: AN ANALYSIS
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This 3-page paper is an analysis of the American Medical Association, and a comparison to its affiliate, the Texas Medical Association. Goals, missions and structure of both organizations are explained. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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American Red Cross - Komen Foundation
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A 4 page paper that reports and discusses some of the many alliances and partnerships the American Red Cross and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation have. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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American Red Cross Introduction To Disaster Services Training
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3 pages in length. Disaster preparedness is a phrase that has become more recognizable in mainstream society than ever before. Being ready to react and respond to a natural or man-made disaster is a greater reality now in the twenty-first century than it has been through much of man's historical presence on this planet as climate changes and global tensions have caused some of the most horrific tragedies. The Red Cross Introductory to Disaster Services Training is a course that helps professionals and the general public alike gain basic knowledge of what to do in the event of a disaster and how to do it with the highest level of efficiency. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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American Telephone and Telegraph
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This 6 page paper discusses AT&T: its history, mission, operating area, products, organizational structure, management, philosophy and leadership style. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Americans and Japanese Working Together
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A 6 page paper discussing the difficulties of a potential joint venture between a Japanese and an American company. As with much of life, the true "secret" most likely lies in reaching a comfortable middle ground where companies of both countries take the best the other has to offer. In any case, being familiar enough with each others' ways of doing business that intelligent decisions can be made about what is best practice means that the customs and goals of each must be known to the other. The Japanese and Americans can work well together, as long as definitions of idiomatic terms are included with the negotiation documents. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Americans Obsession With Gasoline
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A 5 page paper that begins with the history and historical evolution of gasoline as fuel for vehicles. The writer discusses American consumption of gasoline and what alternatives are now being promoted. The paper reports alternative power sources such as steam and electricity with batteries for autos were introduced as early as the 1880s. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Americans with Disabilities Act
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A 5 page paper which examines the Americans with Disabilities Act and discusses how an employer could benefit from hiring someone with disabilities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Americans With Disabilities Act
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This 6 page paper explores the Americans With Disabilities Act and provides an overview of pros and cons. The paper concludes that legislation is needed, and even more must to be done due to rampant discrimination against people with disabilities. Free 1 page outline included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Ameritech in Chicago and its Level of Business Ethics
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This 5 page report looks at Ameritech of Chicago, Illinois and discusses the performance of the company in terms of its standards of business ethics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Amitai Etzioni - Types Of Power
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This 3 page paper describes the types of power found in organizations according to Etzioni's framework - coercive, calculative and normative. The writer offers comments on the effectiveness of each type of power. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Amnesty International
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This 9 page paper looks at a case study of Amnesty International supplied by the student, looking at the issues faced by Amnesty International in 2003 when membership is slowing down. The paper presents a SWOT analysis and suggests a new strategy. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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Amtrak: History and Future
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An 8 page paper discussing Amtrak's present position. By all accounts, the existence of a national railway network appears to be a good thing. We as Americans have believed that for more than a century now, but time for Amtrak to prove the value of that belief is running out. Currently and under Congressional mandate, Amtrak is working feverishly to become a self-sustaining, profit-generating business by the end of 2002. It has not yet reached its goal, but indications are that it has good, solid chances of arriving there. Whether the train will be on time is the greatest question at present. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Amy and Air Force Exchange Services
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A 6 page marketing analysis of AAFES, the company that manages and operates post exchange – PX – stores on military bases and wherever US military personnel are found. The paper examines AAFES' marketing mix and strengths, and assesses the company according to Porter's Generic Strategies. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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An Advertising Campaign for L'Oreal's Redkin Brand in Australia
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This 11 page paper proposes a marketing campaign for the Redkin hair care range of products in Australia, however the campaign suggested is suitable be undertaken in other areas. The paper starts with a brief executive summary and then looks at the company, the brand, the target market. The competitors and suggest the use of national advertising supported by road show promotions. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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An Amazon.com Case Study;
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This 10 page paper consider the e-retailer Amazon.com and its current position. This paper first considers the strategic position of Amazon and then goes on to look at the difficulties in valuing dot com companies. The final part of the paper then looks at the financial performance of the company. The paper includes 2 graphs and cites 16 sources.
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An Analysis and Comparison of Articles on Marketing
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This 5 page paper compares two articles related to customer satisfaction. One looks at causes of satisfaction and the other discusses methodology for data collection and measurement. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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