A Study of Recency as a Negative and Sometimes Faulty Perception Communicated in Management and the Work Environment
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This is a 10 page paper discussing the perception of the recency effect within the work environment. Recency in which the most recent information received by an individual seems to be given the most weight in decision making has a great deal of importance in the field of management and the work environment. Managers within the business environment are used to dealing with recency plans within a business sense in that recency in business is a measurement of customers who have purchased merchandise “recently” or within an advertising perspective it is the psychological effect in which customers remember the “most recent” merchandizing when purchasing products. Despite management knowing about business recency, few if any are aware of the psychological recency effect within their own decision making process and the perceptual errors which can be made. In fact, the recency effect within the work environment can lead to poor judgment, poor or inconsistent management and poor communication skills throughout administration. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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A SWOT Analysis of the Amazon.com Web Site
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This 3 page paper provides a brief SWOT analysis of the Amazon.com website. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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A SWOT Analysis of Toyota
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This 5 page paper considers the well known car manufacturer Toyota ands conducts an analysis to look at the companies strengths and weaknesses as well as considering the opportunities and the threats the company may face. The writer includes subjects such as brand image, marketing, production, financial position, operations and reach and development. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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A Team That Wasn't/Failure of Teamwork
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A 3 page essay that offers a reaction to the essay "The Team That Wasn't" by Suzy Wetlaufer. This essay offers a detailed business scenario that describes how a team of department manages for the FireArt Company are failing at their task to reorient their business strategically, largely due to the efforts of one brilliant manager, Randy, to derail the efforts of the outside expert, Eric, who was brought in from New York by the CEO. After describing this business scenario, Wetlaufer offers the reactions of seven business management experts on how the situation should be handled. The writer then discusses these opinion and which one is the best solution. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Abercrombie & Fitch - An Analysis
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A 12 page paper. The Abercrombie brand dates back to 1892 when David Abercrombie opened his first outdoors apparel and equipment store. The name was changed when Ezra Fitch bought into the company in 1900. Since that time, this company has faced bankruptcy, been bought out twice, changed its focus entirely, been sued for discrimination and been accused of promoting promiscuity. This essay provides a short history of the company and discusses branding, marketing strategies and problems, competitors with selected financial data, and plans for the future. The essay begins with an executive summary and ends with conclusions. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Above the Glass Ceiling? A Comparison of Matched Samples of Female and Male Executives
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of an article on the glass ceiling in the workplace. This paper outlines the basic elements of the study. No additional sources cited.
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Accountabilities, Objectives and Standards
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This 3 page paper discusses the ways in which a job description is formulated to include the accountabilities, objectives and standards expected of the applicant. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Accountability in Nursing: The Interrelationships of the Hierarchical Structure
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A 4 page discussion of accountability in nursing. Contends that accountability is an integral component of all aspects of nursing. The nurse is, of course, above all accountable for the well-being of his or her patient but, with recent pressure from state legislators and higher education coordinating agencies, accountability is becoming a greater and greater emphasis of all aspects of nursing. In the case of student nurses, and indeed all levels of nurses, this accountability is channeled through a chain of command, a chain of accountability which can extend both upwards (through the institutional hierarchy), downwards (to the patient) and even sideways (to colleagues and other professionals) dependent on the organizational structure. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Achieving Total Quality
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A 5 page paper discussing quality management for both production and services. The current evolution of the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM), total quality is that concept by which the organization uses all resources available to it, builds long-term relationships with both employees and customers, and remains open to ways in which processes can be improved for more efficient operation. Employees are involved and are expected to be; training ensures that their skills remain relevant to the strategic goals of the organization. Teamwork is an integral part, but employees may be organized into work teams or not, depending on the needs of the organization. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Acorn Computers: A Strategic Case Study
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This 10 page paper looks at a case study (provided by the student) of a company which adopted short term decisions rather than take on long term strategies. Acorn Computers was a victim of its own success, this paper consider the position of the company between 1982 and 1985, looking at the decisions which were made and the way in which they effected that market. This includes a SWOT analysis of the company's position at this time, investigation of the problems that resulted from the short term decision and the way in which management constrained its own choices thorough those decisions.
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Action Accessories
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This 5 page paper answers a series of questions about a case study that explores the issues facing a new company at start up. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Activity Based Costing
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This 5 page paper looks at the accounting technique particularly with respect to the merchandising industry. Drawbacks are also explored but the technique is looked upon as being favorable in conjunction with other methods. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Activity Based Costing
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A 12 page research paper that investigates activity based costing. Following an introduction that includes the calculation formula for ABC, the writer provides specific examples of the use of activity based costing in public and private sector firms and in service and manufacturing environments. Cases in which the method has not been successful are also reported. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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AcuScan Case Study
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A 7 page paper that analyses this case study, which was supplied by the student. The case involves a company's need to increase revenues. Analyses include: assumptions of key players, their arguments and evaluation of those arguments, and conclusions including recommendations. The last page is an executive summary. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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AcuScan, Inc. Case Study
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A 6 page paper based on a case study provided by the student. In this case, a company is trying to find a new product based on their technology, a retina scanning system, because revenues have been dropping. A new product for a new market has been suggested by two members of the management team but the manager of product development has refused to cooperate. The paper analyses the arguments made and offers recommendations to the CEO. No Bibliography.
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Adapting a Traditional Top Heavy Company into Lean Customer Focused Company
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This 17 page paper considers the position of a company in an industry which is seeing a slow down and needs to cut costs. The paper looks at how it may implement a programme of change management and/or restructuring using total quality management and an attempt to ISO 9000 in order to add value as well as to re-orientate the firm to a client focus. The paper considers which approach is best and then looks at how the change should take place. The bibliography cites 20 sources.
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Adult Communication Management & Teams: A Tutorial
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A 20 page paper. The writer discuses specific concepts, such as adult communication management, communication competence, the Russian Dolls theory, developing teams, team ideology, teamwork, managing teams and more. The writer is responding to specific kinds of questions and offers tutorial comments throughout the paper. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Building Learning Organization
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A 20 page paper. The first part of the paper identifies and discusses the five disciplines of the learning organization as described by Peter Senge. The second part of the paper discusses the strengths, weaknesses, advantages and disadvantages of attempting to build a learning organization. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Outsourcing
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This 3 page paper is a concise consideration of the advantage and the disadvantages of outsourcing, looking at a range of factors include, but are not limited to cost specialization, risk, opportunity cost and flexibility. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Aetna Inc. Analysis
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A 7 page paper. Aetna Inc. is one of the leading health care providers in the nation offering a vast array of health care products. This essay offers an overview of the company, including the many steps Aetna has taken to improve its efficiency. A change in focus and emphasis and different marketing campaigns are two of the strategies used by Aetna. This discussion relates to the company's internal environment. The writer also discusses the external environment in terms of the health care industry. Finally, recommendations are made for Aetna to improve its position in the market. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Airbus and Boeing
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This 9 page paper in written in three parts. The first part looks at the problems and challenges faced by Airbus in the early years and how they were overcome. This section makes use of McKinsey's 7 S's model and a SWOT analysis. The second part of the paper considers the industry that Boeing and Airbus work in, using Porters Five Forces model and a PEST analysis. The last part of the paper considers the future fort the companies and how they need to adapt and change. This section uses a PEST analysis and identify key factors for success and driving forces. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEairbus.rtf

Alan R. Raedels/ Value-Focused Supply Mgmt.
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A 5 page analysis and review of Alan R. Raedels book, 'Value-Focused Supply Management.' Third in a series of books that are designed to assist individuals who are preparing for the Certified Purchasing Manager exams, Raedels gives a comprehensive overview of this topic from with a context that emphasizes the use of Total Quality Management (TQM) and Just-in-Time (JIT) supply philosophy. No additional sources cited.
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Albert Dunlap and Corporate Transformation
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A 3 page discussion of Dunlap’s actions at Sunbeam Corporation in the 1990s. This paper points out the many wrongs Dunlap perpetuated. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPbusDunlap.rtf

Albertson's - International Expansion?
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A 24 page paper that explores the possibility of Albertson's expanding internationally. First, it is important to discuss the company, including its background, most recent revenue report, subsidiaries, and recent activities. The next section is a competitive analysis, including the forces driving the industry. A SWOT reveals more information needed to make a decision; it is in this section that Albertson's marketing is discussed. A section on foreign direct investment/international expansion discusses competitors who have expanded into other markets, primarily Wal-Mart, which becomes the focus for this section. The approaches to expansion are explained. Finally, recommendations are made for Albertsons' consideration if they propose to expand. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
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Alderfer's Motivational Theory
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This 5 page paper explores the idea of motivation and examines the theory presented by Clayton Alderfer in his book, Existence, Relatedness and Growth. No additional sources are listed.
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Alfie Kohn's "No Contest"
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A 5 page paper on this book by Alfie Kohn. THe writer discusses Kohn's philosophy of the value of eliminating competition, and details his examples on why this would be advantageous in business and personal relationships.
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Alfie Kohn's Demonizing of Competition In The Book "No Contest"
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A 5 page opinion paper on the value of competition in life. The writer details arguments Kohn makes in his book "No Contest," and refutes them accordingly. Kohn feels that competition is an unavoidable evil and uses many examples to prove his point. No other sources cited.
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All the Wrong Moves (HBS Case Study Analysis)
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This 4 page paper examines this Harvard Business School case study. Recommendations are made. Bibliography cites 7 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.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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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 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: 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 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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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 OF COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE: THE ORGANIZATIONAL FRONTIER
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This 10-page article is an analysis of an article from the Harvard Business Review entitled "Communities of Practice: The Organizational Frontier." The main points of the article cover the idea of knowledge communities and corporations.
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An Analysis of Michael Porter's Works
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This 7 page paper evaluates From Competitive Advantage to Corporate Strategy, and What is Strategy. The works are critically discussed in a practical manner. Total Quality Management is discussed and Porter's critique of the model is duly noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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An Analysis of Motorola
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20 pages. This paper on Motorola focuses on their organizational structure and decision-making process, how power is exercised as well as any problems the organization might have. Causes and solutions are discussed in the context of organizational problems within the organization. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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An Analysis of Wal-Mart
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This 13 page paper analysis the world largest retailer; Wal-Mart. To understand its’ position several tools are used. The company is analysed using a SWOT analysis to look at the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, a PEST analysis which considers the political, economic, social and technological influence, and Porters Five Forces model, with looks at the company in terms of the threats from existing competitors and new entrant, the power of the suppliers and the buyers and the power of substitutes. The bibliography cites 13 sources.
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