Abstract This paper examines the link between two airlines - Southwest Airlines and Lauda Air and the business-level adaptive strategy model originally conceived by Miles and Snow. It positions the two airlines within the model, stating their strategic characteristics as a defender, prospector or analyser. Comparisons are made between the styles and products of the two airlines. The benefits of using benchmarking principles to improve financial and commercial performance is also discussed.
Outline
The Miles and Snow Typolopgy
The Defender
The Prospector
The Analyser Southwest Airlines
A Cut-Price Airline
Robbins' (1994) Evaluation of Southwest
Benchmarking Southwest's Performance
Lauda Air
An Innovative Carrier
Driving the Future
Benchmarking Lauda Air's Performance
Conclusion
From the Paper "The defender strategy is generally used by businesses in a stable, established industry environment, or an environment viewed as that by the company. Defenders pursue permanence and strength by focussing on a specific product for a specific market. Businesses using this type of strategy act aggressively to defend their product, preventing new competition to penetrate their niche market (Robbins, et. al., 1997). Defenders are often ignorant towards industry developments, primarily focussing on their own product and improving it's own efficiency. Therefore, defenders are subject to minimal growth and innovation, but increased efficiency."
Abstract The paper examines how national security analyses are conducted in the post-9/11 world. The paper maintains that it is important to note that this process primarily involves internal government debate over the use and accuracy of the information supplied by intelligence agencies and the defense establishment. The paper explains that national security analyses are conducted in order to help resolve issues of national security concern by providing data about foreign threats, terrorist activities and related security matters.
This paper analyses the novel "1984" by George Orwell and compares how present working conditions through modern technology could easily parallel the predictions in the book.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 0 sources, 2001, $ 50.95
Abstract This paper analyses the novel "1984" by George Orwell and compares how present working conditions through modern technology could easily parallel the predictions in the book.
From the paper:
Nineteen eighty-four is a tale of future society, a society in which independent thinking is a crime punishable by death. A tale of a society that is populated with mindless, loveless, unfeeling followers of nothing. This is also a nation whose leaders are self serving and are not concerned with the common good by which all of society will benefit. A governing force known as "The Party" rules society. At the head of this government is a fictional figure known as Big Brother, whom all citizens must love and respect. The idealism of blind loyalty was embodied in this symbol. It was the center of control. In this society, privacy and freedom do not exist. The Party does not need to justify its arrogant ways because it holds all of the power.
This paper analyses the Three Strike Law which is used against repeated offenders. It uses the State of California as an example of the enforcement of this law and provides an overview of sources which are for and against its institution.
2,820 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 7 sources, 2001, $ 83.95
Abstract This paper analyses the Three Strike Law which is used against repeated offenders. It uses the State of California as an example of the enforcement of this law and provides an overview of sources which are for and against its institution.
From the paper:
"Following the highly publicized kidnapping and murder of 12-year-old Polly Klaus and Kimber Reynolds, California Governor Pete Wilson signed the state's three-strikes law, Proposition 184, in March 1994. The law was designed to punish the most serious and habitual offenders and help control crime. By May 31, 2001, over 50,000 criminals had been incarcerated. This included 43,800 under a second strike provision."
Abstract This paper introduces five different reviews of the short story "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez which is set in a poor South American village and which discusses various themes and purposes for the readers. Three of the analyses examine the theme of magical realism in the story and one discusses the political allegory that Marques utilizes to express his political thoughts about Colombia. The last analysis is a discussion of how the existence of poverty in the story, reinforces the fact that the people depended heavily on religion and "folklore" in order to understand the sudden descent of an angel to their village.
From the Paper "After formally defining the term Magic Realism, Gioia provides further historical background about the nature of this new genre in fiction, and finally starts analyzing the short story (A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings) by providing a brief summary of it. Gioia's analysis of the story focuses on how the magic and the real are blended or fused together in order to come up with an interesting and good story. The author criticizes that Marquez's realistic characters are ?positively drab,? and that his style of narration is ?impersonal,? similar to that of ?a newspaper article, and as a episodic as a legend.? Gioia states that the story's impersonal style of narration gives Marquez an air of detachment with the story."
Abstract In the realm of behavioral science, researchers try to understand the psychological workings of a population by examining the traits, or variables, of a smaller sample. Statistical analyses on the data collected from samples are used in order to understand how observed behavioral phenomena generalize to a broader population. The paper shows that the main goal of this kind of research is to define what is average or typical of a group in regards to a certain characteristic or condition. A systematic comparison of the average tendencies of two or more groups yields a more accurate evaluation of group similarities and differences than does an informal examination of the data. This paper discusses and compares the four methods of testing: Analysis of variance (ANOVA), Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) and their multivariate equivalence (MANOVA and MANCOVA).
From the Paper "Overall, MANOVA is utilized when a researcher desires an ANOVA-like analysis for more than one dependent variable. The main purpose of MANOVA is to test whether mean differences among the independent variable on a combination of dependent variables are due to chance or a real effect. This is achieved by creating a single dependent measure from a combination of all dependent measures that maximizes the between group differences. Including more than one dependent measure improves the researcher's chance of discovering what can change between different treatments or measures that more clearly defines the group."
Abstract This paper is a detailed assessment of international labour standards in the contexts of globalization. This essay produces three analytical methods for the evaluation: positive, normative and strategic analyses. These methods are provided here for studying the case of "linkage" of labor standards, and the impact of this on trade policy.
Abstract Discusses approaches of three prominent critics in their analyses of the drama, its plot, and the characterization used by Shakespeare to develop his themes. Examines John Dover Wilson's link of Hamlet to the Earl of Essex.
From the Paper "Hamlet has been characterized by John Masefield (1964, p. 94) as "one of the most baffling of the great plays, because it is about baffling: that is the theme: Hamlet is baffled because, being wise, he finds the wise..."
Abstract This paper contends that in this age of global terrorism and political instability, it is especially important for a global business to conduct a risk analysis in order to identify the negative and positive aspects of conducting business in a particular country or region. It explains that risk analyses are necessary because they reduce the uncertainty involved when a business is considering expanding into a foreign country or region where political instability may increase or intensify and directly affect business conditions.
From the Paper "In this age of global terrorism and political instability, it is especially important for a global business to conduct a risk analysis in order to identify the negative and positive aspects of conducting business in a particular country or region. Risk analyses are necessary because they reduce the uncertainty involved when a business is considering expanding into a foreign country or region where political instability may increase or intensify, and directly affect business conditions. Huntington's (1998) Clash of Civilizations examines many of the social, political, and religious issues affecting global business. Anyone in global business who doubts the value of risk analyses should read this book, for Huntington emphasizes that there are several billion people in this world ..."
This paper examines two analyses of the history of European Jews, "The War Against the Jews" by Lucy S. Dawidowicz and "The Destruction of the European Jews" by Raul Hilberg.
Abstract The paper examines Lucy S. Dawidowicz's and Raul Hilberg's analyses of the history of European Jews. The paper discusses how both authors describe the nature of the process of the annihilation of the Jew and the way Germany was organized to carry it out, but Dawidowicz focuses more on the victims and how they reacted and what happened to them, while Hilberg focuses more on the machinery of death and on the lack of morality of so many functionaries and workers who assisted in the process.
From the Paper "Much of the Holocaust was indeed carried out by career civil servants, military personnel, and others in the private sector. The Holocaust itself thus became routinized so that it was carried on as if it were any other government activity. Two reasons given for the participation of ordinary men and women include obedience to authority, and the modern era's pursuit of specialization so that people could perform their part without knowing what the whole entailed, or without admitting what the whole entailed. It may be impossible to determine one reason why the many man involved committed the acts they did, for any general explanation is certain to be applicable only to a percentage of the whole. One force that we can see as operating in this case is the conditioning of society so that people respect and defer to authority. In this case, the society itself had a certain tradition of racism which affected these men and women and determined what they were being asked to do."
Abstract This paper explores the overall importance of the coffee industry to the global economy and describes how fair trade in the industry not only benefits the major players, but the international economy as a whole. It explores the history of coffee prices and how the fair trade movement which guaranteed a negotiated pre-harvest price changed the living standards for disadvantaged coffee growers and workers. The paper concludes that there is a huge disconnect between prices for coffee in the consumption market and the price paid to the coffee industry workers which results in poverty and poor economic conditions for coffee growers. Three case study analyses are included.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Structure and History of the Coffee Industry
The Fair Trade Movement: Implications for Coffee Workers and the Global Economy
Case Study #1: Starbucks Impact on a Nations Economy: The Duality of Competition
Case Study #2: Cafedirect and KNCU - Partnership in Fair Trade
Case Study #3: Does Fair Trade Affect Quality? - Examining Coffee in Mexico
How has Fair Trade Helped Coffee Industry Workers: Tenets and Principles of Fair Trade
Fair Trade Certification Organizations: Fair Trade Labeling Organizations and International Fair Trade Standards
Conclusion: Fair Trade is Ethical Trade
From the Paper "Globalization is a process of enhancing collective measures to integrate economies, not only via goods and services but via governance, investment, trade, and aid (DeAngelis 2004). As globalization has progressed, it is clear that the most advanced countries have gained the most from the integration of economies; as such there is a widening gap between developed/advanced countries and developing/underdeveloped countries. Does globalization favor high-income countries to low-income countries? The coffee industry highlights a common problem with many agricultural products that are marketed within developed regions - impoverished societies characterized poor development trends with a final product that is booming in the industry. Fair trade is the only mechanism that can correct this trend. It should be clear that fair trade is not the savior of the developing region; there are many structural problems that not even free trade can bypass. However, free trade has very visible benefits that have led to changes in sectors of the society (Simmons 2003). The coffee industry has faced many historical processes that have changed the living standards of many producers in the developing region; the free trade movement has helped to create some level of equity as it aids marginalized farmers in the coffee industry."
Abstract In this article, the writer firstly critically analyses the health and well being outcomes for young people leaving care; addressing the areas of mental health, physical and learning disabilities. Secondly a critical evaluation of both national and specific LAC focused health promotion strategies is discussed and the impact of these on the young person's journey through care is provided, with particular attention paid to young people affected by disability and mental health problems. Throughout the essay an awareness of oppressive and discriminatory practices is demonstrated.
From the Paper "As mentioned earlier, mental health problems are very prominent in care leavers. Once a young person reaches 18 years of age, there are often problems with accessing adult services. Young people with mental health problems can find it very difficult when they become care leavers. Mental health issues are sometimes left undiagnosed in looked after young people as doctors and psychologists sometimes feel that they do not want to "label" young people. This could be because there is still a stigma attached to having a mental health issue. However, on the opposite side of this, if a mental health issue is not diagnosed then resources are not made available to the young people when they may need them in order to lead a full and health life. Another difficulty for care leavers who move on to adult services, is that they may forget appointments and no-one is there to remind them or take them to appointments, this means that the young person is not receiving the care and support they may need."
Abstract This paper looks at how the Temper Tinglary Soho Art Gallery in the Yarra Valley, is considering the use of a website to promote the gallery and exhibitions and how it wishes to undertake outdoor exhibitions but has no relevant information allowing it to analyse this option. The gallery is interested in initiating projects that give it competitive advantage, increase cooperation with other organisations and enable it to analyse data trends. In addition, an efficient solution for transaction processing is also sought in order to relieve the burden on the current bookkeeper.
Following the Marchewka (2006) business model, the paper identifies stakeholders with an interest in such projects and then identifies potential projects for consideration and defines Measurable Organisational Value (MOV) for each project. The different projects are then analysed based on their TBO (Total Benefits of Ownership), TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and ROI (Return On Investment). The analysis is based on the risks and metrics used to define value for each project. Finally a recommendation to the gallery is made based on the various factors analysed.
Outline:
Stakeholders
Core team
External stakeholders
Potential projects
Value and rationale for each project
Appropriate metric and realistic time frame
Feasibility and Risk assessment
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Total Benefits of Ownership (TBO)
Increase high value work:
Improved accuracy and efficiency:
Improved decision making:
Analysis of alternatives
Project proposal
Appendix A
Appendix B
From the Paper "Stakeholders need to be categorised according to the influence and interest they have in the project. Using the template in appendix A, the stakeholders have been categorised according to levels of influence and interest. Those who are high influence/high interest require serious attention and the most effort to satisfy. High influence but less interested stakeholders require effort to keep satisfied but one need not invest a large amount of time honing one's message with them. Low influence/high interest people need to be kept informed and an open communication channel with them should be maintained. Low influence and less interested stakeholders should be monitored but not allowed to attract excessive attention. "
Tags: Stakeholders, Measurable, Organisational, Value
