Assessing Global Strategy at HSBC Bank
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A 20 page paper discussing the global banking industry as it is and as at least one bank is designing it to be. "The world's local bank" is the slogan of Britain's BSBC Bank. This is a marketing paper, evaluating HSBC's position in its industry, trends in the global market and suggesting steps that the bank can take to further differentiate it from its competitors while continuing to build on the concept of becoming "The world's local bank." Bibliography lists 18 sources. Includes 2 figures.
Filename: KSbankStrat.rtf

Assessing Individual v. Collective Orientation in the UK and Germany
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This 10 page paper considers the aspect of individual v. collective orientation in Hofstede’s model and uses this to analysis the differences that are found in the employment relationship in the UK and Germany. Both counties have different balances and even where there is collectivism in both countries, the manifestation of that collectivism indicates large cultural differences. The bibliography cites 14 sources.
Filename: TEindukg.rtf

Assessing IT Projects
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This 9 page paper looks at three IT projects and then assesses them for implementation. The paper uses a fictitious company and looks at a project to create an employee intranet site, the development of an internet e-commerce site and the upgrading of an operating system. Each project is discussed, considering the drivers and needs and then assessed using a weighted scoring system. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEassproj.rtf

Assessing Markets; Saudi Arabia, Syria and Egypt
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This 15 page paper considers how markets may be assessed for the introduction of a new product and the information that will be required. The paper undertakes this by looking at the market conditions, such as population, social, cultural and economic conditions as well general infrastructure of these three countries. The bibliography cites 14 sources.
Filename: TEsaudim.rtf

Assessing Mexico as a Potential Market
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This 18 page paper examines Mexico as a potential trading target looking at the background to the country including economic, cultural, political social and geographical. This also includes consideration of the impact of NAFTA. Once these have been assessed and discussed the choice between internal investment or exporting to the country. The bibliography cites 24 sources.
Filename: TEmexico.wps

Assessing OfficeMax's Website
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A 4 page paper assessing the structure and functionality of the main website of OfficeMax. The paper describes features and usefulness of the site. It also discusses supply chain and ethical issues. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSwebSanOffM.rtf

Assessing Performance Criteria
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A 5 page paper outlining performance criteria for a programmer working on special projects for internal customers, followed by an essay evaluation of the programmer’s performance. “David” performs well and has built good rapport with internal customers; the manager recommends increasing the difficulty of assignments that David receives. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KShrPerfAppCrit.rtf

Assessing Performance in International Business
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A 7 page paper discussing performance assessment from a high tech perspective. Clear and honest performance assessment is critical for any business. Much domestic business can be evaluated solely on the merits of the bottom line of the balance sheet, but international business requires the addition of other factors as well. This paper uses Japan's awakening year of 1992 to illustrate the point that performance cannot only be assessed in terms of past profits but also must identify and prepare for industry trends on a global scale. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Intlperf.wps

Assessing Product Life Cycle
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A 10 page paper discussing how a software publisher can track qualities of product versions and ensure that it gives the proper attention to the right things in future releases. The product is a sound one, but no doubt there will be alterations to it in the future. The ultimate key to product success lies in providing competent and relevant service to those customers that already have purchased it. Word of mouth advertising, whether positive or negative, still is the most effective means of promoting any product’s reputation. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSitProdLifCy.rtf

Assessing Research into Groupthink
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A 16 page paper examining much of the research that has been done following Irving Janis' 1972 description of the groupthink phenomenon. The outcomes of some of these works appear to be as time-sensitive as the daily newspaper. While all the researchers discussed here have made further contribution to Janis' original work, it appears that none have taken into account the far different business climate that exists now. US business drastically changed between the 1970s and 2000. It appears that much of the difference that researchers have found has been related as much to changing business environment as to various methodologies used. Regardless of business views of the time or methodologies, however, the original concept of groupthink cannot be said to be generalizable to all situations. This observation is evident from the most superficial of examinations of the researchers' work. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: KSgroupthink.wps

Assessing Risk and Benefits; Should a University Offer a New Course?
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This 14 page paper is written in 3 parts. Te first an longest looks at the tolls that a company, or in this case a university, could use to assess risk, including HAZOP and HAZIM, Monte Carlo, cost benefit analysis and NPV. The second part of the paper looks at which models could be used by the university to determine the potential risks and rewards. The last part of the paper considers how the progress could be monitored. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEassrisk.rtf

Assessing Risk at Tasty Foods
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A 4 page paper discussing risk associated with a potential new product. Assessing the project risk is difficult in that we cannot know all conditions that will apply by the time the product reaches the market. It does appear that there is less risk than originally believed, however, based on the results of CAPM analysis. Monte Carlo simulation likely will confirm the findings of assessment using CAPM. Other approaches include altering variable values (salvage value, unit sales, revenues, sales price, variable costs) to find the level at which NPV remains positive. CAPM provides an acceptable overarching view. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Accompanying spreadsheet and PowerPoint presentation are available.
Filename: KSfinRisk.rtf

Assessing service levels at DHL and UPS
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This 6 page paper simulates results from research to assess the service levels at DHL and UPS. The paper gives an introduction looking at why this research is valuable, presents a methodology using web-based questionnaires and then presents simulated results before ending with a conclusion. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEDHLUPS.rtf

Assessing Small Office Accounts Receivable
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A 9 page paper discussing operations of a small medical center’s business office, particularly as they apply to the accounts receivable function. There are several steps that the center can take now to both streamline its operations and create a more secure environment. The ultimate goal needs to be full automation of course, but the center still can take beneficial measures now in anticipation of fully automating business operations in the future. Includes a flowchart of one clerk’s responsibilities and suggestions for pre-automation improvements that can be made now. No sources listed.
Filename: KSacctAR.rtf

Assessing the Benefits of Tuition Reimbursement
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A 5 page paper discussing the types of information that the city of Porno Valley should seek in determining the value of its tuition reimbursement program. The paper discusses the value of employee retention and longevity, and describes the state of library science, which has failed to recruit enough students to work as librarians and faces a national shortage. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSpubAdmTuition.rtf

Assessing the Columbia Disaster with the Burke-Litwin Model
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A 6 page paper evaluating the utility of the Burke-Litwin conceptual framework for evaluating the loss of the space shuttle Columbia in 2003. The Burke-Litwin model is appropriate for assessing a situation as complex as that concerning the loss of Columbia. A less involved, more technically-oriented approach likely would have failed to identify the real reasons for the loss of Columbia, which essentially constituted an extension of the reasons underlying the loss of Challenger. The approach that the CAIB took in investigating Columbia may well have broken the chain of failure. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSmgChgBurkLit.rtf

Assessing the Culture of the Company through News Articles Applying International Management Cultural Dimension Models
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This 15 page paper is written from the perspective of international management. Looking at a range of business-related news articles from the press in the United Kingdom and United States the cultures of the countries examines and can pair. The paper starts with a brief pest analysis of each country and then examines the newspaper articles using Hofstede's models, the comparison of the countries using the models of monochromic and polychronic culture and Trompenaars dimensions to contrast the cultural. The bibliography cites 16 sources.
Filename: TEUKUSnews.rtf

Assessing the Effects of Increased Corporate Governance
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A 15 page proposal for studying this topic. Nations and organizations throughout the world are more aware of the need for greater corporate governance, and many have taken or are considering alterations to standards that could increase corporate responsibility and compliance in financial reporting. What remains unclear is how some of the proposed and realized changes may affect business operation. The study proposed here seeks to determine how accounting and auditing standards may be affected by these changes. Bibliography lists 31 sources.
Filename: KSacctCorpGov.rtf

Assessing the Effects of Increased Corporate Governance
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A 21 page revision of a 15-page proposal of the same name. This version includes a discussion of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as well as an appendix listing 21 proposed survey questions and rationale for including them. Bibliography lists 32 sources.
Filename: KSacctCorpGov2.rtf

Assessing the Health and Beauty Market in China
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This 8 page paper considers the issues a western company may face if seeking to enter the Chinese market. The paper begins with an examination of general factors, such as economic, social and legal issues and then considers the industry factors. Industry factors indicate level of competition and the best way of entering the market. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEcoschn.rtf

Assessing the Optimum Level of Product Placement within a Film
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This 22 page paper presents a research methodology and some simulates results to assess the optimum level of product placement exposure in a film. The research is written for the benefit of a film maker and consists of an introduction, definition of the variables, statement of hypothesis, in depth methodology and simulated findings. The last 4 pages of the paper are a PowerPoint presentation of the paper. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEprodplace.rtf

Assessing the Strategy of British Airways
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This 24 page paper examines the types of strategies that are used by British Airways (BA) to compete and assess how successful they are. The paper starts by considering the generic competitive advantages strategies and then looks at BA to asses how these are followed and define what strategies are being used. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
Filename: TEBAstrat.rtf

Assessing The Value Of Human Resource Management
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A 6 page paper that begins by commenting about the importance of human capital. The writer discusses the high costs of turnover and hiring, providing ides related to calculating these costs. Suggestions are also made about calculating the return on investment of training. Formulas for calculating the ROI of employees; revenue per employee; profit per employees; labor costs as a percentage of revenue, and turnover rate percentage. The paper ends with a brief sample HR Balanced Scorecard. 1 Table included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGhrmv2.rtf

Assessing the Value of IT
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A 5 page paper discussing the value of IT to the organization. Technological advances have alleviated some of these problems in organizations choosing to use the tools available to them, while also increasing worker productivity to allow organizations to operate far more efficiently than in the past. The purpose here is provide a framework for evaluating and prioritizing IT dollars with respect to the profitability of the enterprise. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSitOrgBene.rtf

Assessing Wal-Mart's Supply Chain
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A 10 page paper discussing the state of Wal-Mart's supply chain in 2006, the year of the Ivey case study 907D01 on which it is based. The paper discusses aspects of the supply chain; initiatives of the new vice president; and recommendations for the future. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: KSwmtSupChn.rtf

Assessing Web Site Design Features
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This 6 page paper assesses web page design using the home web page of Disney. The paper looks at the visual aspects such as text and graphics, consistency, ease of navigation and overall usability. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEdisweb.rtf

Assessing What Constitutes Trade Secrets
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A 6 page paper discussing the efforts of Farber Corp. to sue CC INC. and M. Partridge for violation of the Illinois Trade Secret Act and for violation of the non-compete clause of the employment agreement that M. Partridge signed before beginning work with Farber Corp. The paper lists the primary determining factors of the existence of trade secrets, to conclude that Farber Corp. has virtually no chance of successfully proving either of its claims. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSlawNonComp.rtf

Assessing Women's Perceptions of Women in Advertisements
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A 15 page paper categorizing and assessing data gained from interviews with five women who reviewed five different print ads, each of which featured a woman in varying situations. GQ ads promoted Evan Williams whiskey and Dolce & Gabbana; Cosmopolitan ads promoted Armani Exchange, Juicy Couture and Jergens Shea Butter Moisturizer and Cream. Most had generally negative perceptions of all but the Jergens ad, which they said was tastefully done and featured the product more than the model. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Assessment and Critique of “The Leader’s New Work: Building Learning Organization” By Peter Senge
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This 8 page paper examines the 1990 article by Peter Senge “The Leader’s New Work: Building Learning Organization” published by the Sloan Management Review and considers the concept of the leadership for a learning organization and critiques it with reference to good examples of a learning organisation and alternate theories. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Assessment Measures in a Project Audit
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This 4 page paper looks at three different measures that may be used in a project audit, assessing budget compliance, scheduling and progress and quality. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEprojaudit.rtf

Assessment of "The Lexus and the Olive Tree"
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An 8 page paper discussing the claims author Thomas Friedman makes in his book explaining globalization. The paper compares some of Friedman's claims against international trade theory, using Singapore and Malaysia as examples. Friedman makes some interesting observations in his book, and it provides entertaining reading. However, the reader needs to always keep in mind that Friedman is working from the perspective of the journalist and tends to seek the sensational without necessarily researching his "facts" beyond a superficial level. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Assessment of a Training Session
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This 5 page paper examines the effectiveness of a training session by considering the teaching style, materials used, effectiveness of the use of media, the content of masculine and feminine tools and the overall impression of the session. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEtrnses.wps

Assessment of British Airways 2005 – 2008
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This 11 page paper assesses British Airways. Written in three parts the first and longest section looks at the performance of the company between 2005 and 2008 from a number of perspectives, including market position, financial performance and customer satisfaction. The second part of the paper assesses a potential business only flight service which could be offered by BA and the last part of the paper discusses the way that NA may be able to compete in the future and assesses potential of the firm to remain a global player. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEBA2008.rtf

Assessment of Oticon’s Position within Porter’s Diamond Framework
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A 9 page evaluation of the markets that Oticon, a Danish hearing aid manufacturer, should pursue in its attempts to increase its share of the global market for hearing aids. Oticon is a name recognized by customers and hearing professionals in several areas of the world. Already possessing a global presence in several areas of the world, Oticon seeks to increase its share of those markets in which it operates. This paper examines Oticon’s position within Porter’s diamond framework to identify available alternatives and recommend appropriate action. The paper concludes with the recommendation that Oticon continue its attention to its Australian retailers, keep its prices higher than those of competitors and actively seek to take its products into Asia. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: KSmgmtOticonPorter.rtf

Assessment of Personal Leadership Qualities
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A 5 page paper discussing leadership qualities and the best ways to determine and enhance an individual's own leadership skills. The writer examines three of Sheila Murray Bethel's 12 leadership qualities and uses them as a guide to evaluating individual leadership strengths and weaknesses. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Perslead.wps

Assessment of Singapore and Mexico for Business Expansion
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Technology and Demographics: A 9 page paper discussing the demography, technology and infrastructure of Singapore and Mexico. In terms of demographics, technology and infrastructure, Singapore is acceptable on all points and in all areas. Mexico can be acceptable for Riordan's purposes as well, but the company will need to assess the conditions of specific areas identified as possible expansion sites to ensure that it will have adequate technology and infrastructure support for its business activities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSintlBizSingMex2.rtf

Assessment of Singapore and Mexico for Business Expansion
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A 9 page paper assessing the political, social and legal systems of Singapore and Mexico. The two countries are as far apart in social and legal aspects as they are in geography. Both are business-friendly and welcome foreign business, but from different perspectives. Of the two, Singapore is much more selective. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSintlBizSingMex.rtf

Assessment of the American Airlines Website
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This 5 page paper assesses the American Airlines web site from a marketing perspective. The format, content and general presentation of the web site are all assessed to determine the way it may help the company and how it may help to generate revenues. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEaawebs.rtf

Assessment of the Bakery Business
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An 8 page general overview of the Bakery Business with Illustrative examples. Writer supports the business as a very lucrative one. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Bakery.wps

Assessment Three Cinema Websites Using Nielsen's 10 Heuristics
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This 27 page paper examines three cinema websites which markets the cinema and encourage ticket sales. The three websites assessed in terms of their target population and the way they are presented with reference to Neilson's 10 usability heuristics. The cinemas chosen for the assessment the Odeon, Vue and a small independent called Palace Cinema. The websites assessed the UK websites for the cinema. The bibliography cites eight sources.
Filename: TEodeon.rtf