Abstract A look at the businesspolicies and strategies of GE that have made it into such a successful company, according to Welch. It examines their marketing policies, thier unique treatment of employees and its policies for employee diversity. The history of the company is briefly discussed and the manner in which the company managed its stocks to ensure its success in recent years.
From the Paper "The historical success of General Electric is accounted in a very personal and real representation in Jack Welch's autobiography ?Jack Straight from the Gut.? The substantial nature of the exponential growth of General Electric from the time that Jack Welsh assumed the role of CEO until his retiring in 2001 is astounding. As an example, in 1980, GE Credit had 10 businesses and 11 billion in assets and was based only in North America. By 1990 GE Credit had 21 businesses 70 billion in assets and was based in three countries and by the year 2001 GE Capital as it is now known has 24 businesses 370 billion in assets and does business in 48 countries. Jack Welch gives credit to the diversity of business and a philosophy of controlled risk that provided consistent growth. (Welch 250)"
Abstract This paper explains the main criticisms of ability grouping practices, which refer to reading groups created by the teacher according to the size of the class, students' reading aptitudes, or the distribution of reading aptitudes within the class, are that such practices do not accomplish anything of benefit to students and that they fosters unequal opportunities for academic achievement among different groups of students. The author relates that the goal of guided reading is for instructors to provide an environment that will assist students in their progression toward independent, silent reading by fostering positive attitudes toward reading in students and by aiding students in the development of strategies to extract meaning from reading and to understand the reading process. The paper concludes that an approach that combines grouping strategies with guided reading practices may prove to be the most beneficial option for reading instruction.
Table of Contents
Ability Grouping
Guided Reading
A Combined Approach
Conclusion
From the Paper "The Four Blocks approach used guided reading as a crucial component to its instructional strategy. Guided reading was known as the basal block, because the basal reader drove instruction at this level. There are several purposes of this block, including exposing children to a wide range of reading material, teaching strategies for comprehension and challenging children by providing increasingly more difficult reading material. Guided reading provides a base for the following blocks. However, it is difficult to target guided reading practices to students that represent various literacy levels, and inevitably some students are struggling while others are not challenged enough."
Abstract This paper examines a variety of business management problems from Internet access benefits to strategic planning. It also discusses components of a mature business and a variety of solutions are offered.
From the Paper " When a business begins to mature its competitive position is enhanced. That is because it has successfully navigated the dangerous waters that plague most businesses at the start such as lack of sales technical and .."
Abstract This paper examines reward strategies and other associated approaches in the terms of their potential to add value in our modern international business environment. The paper explains that as the trend of escalating globalization continues, human resource managers and business leaders will have to contend with all new intercultural differences and many multinational organizations require their employees to work abroad. The writer points out that consequently, organizations will need rewards systems and approaches that will address the challenges that will arise in this new global business spectrum. The reward systems will need to be able to address the needs of multiple cultures as well as in multinational teams. The paper shows that since international business has fueled the global economy, from the perspective of business leaders, most feel that the world economy is driven by specific aspects of their organizations. The paper concludes that the how these international business organizations recruit, hire, train, retain and motivate their people will be the true engine that drives the world economy.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Human Resource Management
Reward Strategies and Globalization
Rewards that Add Value
The Effect on Employees
Conclusion
From the Paper "When this process is functioning properly, employees benefit by having their ranking systems leveled and therefore it is not a disadvantage when working in location A over location B. The classification systems of a well managed rewards process does not penalize any employee who chooses to relocate for the benefit of the firm. Other employee advantages to a well managed rewards process can also be seen in the overall job satisfaction, communication and other intrinsic symbols of organizational success.
Rewards packages clearly benefit employees of international organizations when they take into consideration the various cultural differences that may be present throughout the organization. The program must understand how people work in different countries in regard to geographical and organizational differences. These differences could be driven by each country's specific laws, beliefs and cultural expectations. "Depending on where you're sending employees, different services-such as social security, leave and health insurance -will be alternately government-provided, mandated by the government or voluntarily enrolled in by the employee."
Abstract This paper discusses affirmative actionpolicy and its evolution from its beginnings in the 1960s to today. The paper discusses the implications of the Civil Rights Act (CRA) of 1964 and looks at how the original purpose of the CRA for African-Americans has expanded to include rights for women.
From the Paper "The Civil Rights Act (CRA) formally ended racial and gender discrimination by any entity doing business with or receiving money from the federal government. Nearly all institutions of higher education receive federal funding in some form so the Civil Rights act had an immediate effect on admissions policies and student recruitment as universities endeavored to comply with the law. Most universities had actually stopped practicing overt racial discrimination prior to passage of the CRA. The landmark Brown v Board of Education case outlawed racial discrimination in public..."
Abstract This paper discusses these issues: What generic business level strategy is Dell pursuing?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this business level strategy? What are the company's company's core competencies, sustainable competitive advantage and the company's strengths?
From the Paper "Like other PC makers Dell ordered its components in advance and carried a large amount of component inventory. If its forecasts were wrong Dell had major write-downs based on lower of cost or market price adjustments. Then Dell began to implement a new business model. Its operations had always featured a build-to-order process with direct sales to customers but Dell took a series of steps to eliminate its inventories. The results were spectacular..."
Abstract The paper looks at America's past foreign policy regarding the Soviet Union and Communism. The paper also discusses the war against terrorism today and reveals that the true incentive behind the war in Iraq may have been financial, although there were moral victories attained as a result. The paper concludes that while morality should certainly have a substantial role in U.S. foreign policystrategy, in recent years, the financial goals of the United States seem to outweigh the altruistic ones.
Outline:
Introduction
The Past and U.S. Foreign Policy Foreign Policy and Communism
Morality, Foreign Policy, and Terrorism
Moral Victories May be the Outcome of Financial Gain
Conclusion
From the Paper "United States foreign policy has always been about political relationships for financial gain combined with moral idealism (Fox 2000). Therefore, morality has played a substantial role in U.S. foreign policy strategy, and should continue to do so. Whether this "morality" is genuine is questionable, and lately the U.S. has appeared to many to be the equivalent of a greedy bully, seeking financial benefits with no care for assisting the impoverished, oppressed, and/or those who may benefit from a morality driven U.S. foreign policy. These U.S. foreign endeavors are done under the guise of morality, which often result in more harm than good for the citizens of nations that such U.S. foreign policy is choosing to target, which is immoral in its very nature."
Abstract The paper describes the activities of Amgen, Inc., which markets a range of drugs using recombinant engineering techniques. This paper provides a business analysis of this company, including an overview of Amgen and its product line, the macro-environment in which the company competes, a political, social and environmental factor analysis, and a review of relevant economic factors that can be be reasonably expected to affect the company in the future. A review of Amgen's track record concerning its mission, goals and ethics is followed by an analysis of its corporate level and business unit strategies. Finally, the paper provides an analysis of Amgen's various financial data and performances compared to its competitors, followed by a summary of the research and salient recommendations in the conclusion.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Company Overview
Macro-environment
Political, Social and Environmental Factors
Economic Factors
Technology Factors
Industry Environment .
Resources, Mission, Goals, and Ethics
Corporate Level Strategies Profit and Loss Account
Business Unit Strategies Financial Ratios
Valuation Measures
Financial Highlights
Conclusion and Recommendations
From the Paper "In addition, the company is involved with a joint venture with Kirin Brewery Company, Limited, for the development and commercialization of products based on advanced biotechnology, as well as a co-promotion agreement with industry leader Wyeth concerning the manufacture, supply, inventory, and allocation of bulk supplies of Enbrel (Amgen, 2007). Amgen is also collaborating with Cytokinetics, Inc. in an effort to discover, develop, and commercialize unique small-molecule therapeutics that activate cardiac muscle contractility for potential applications in the treatment of heart failure (Amgen, 2007). The company's headquarters remain in Thousand Oaks, California (Amgen, 2007)."
Abstract This paper presents an analysis of the economic policies and actions of the Carter Administration. The paper discusses the condition of the American economy when President Carter took office and the attitude of the American public.
Abstract This paper provides an overview of the Tanzanian experience since its independence to determine what "survival" foreign policystrategies represent the best chances for this and similarly situated developing countries during the present era of globalization. The paper further discusses relevant, peer-reviewed and scholarly literature as well as relevant governmental online resources.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Economic Status of Tanzania Today
Formulating Survival Foreign Policies Conclusion and Recommendations
From the Paper "The country's political ideology, then, as well as its foreign policy, have been largely influenced by the changing personal exigencies of its four presidential leaders since its independence in 1964, presidents Nyerere, Mwinyi, Mkapa and, since December 21, 2005 President Jakaya Kikwete (Tanzania, 2007). According to Saideman (2001), for the first time in the new country's history, President Nyerere enjoyed a mass-based, non-ethnic political structure that meant he was not compelled nor constrained by the ethnic composition of his constituency, particularly as it related to the crafting of foreign policy: "Thus, Nyerere's ability to develop a foreign policy suggests that political competition, or its absence, is a critical factor in foreign policymaking" (p. 76). This lack of timely public debate concerning the pressing issues facing the country suggests that these leaders formulated foreign policy according to personal whim rather than the needs of their country, and the effect of this turbulent past has been significant. Today, Tanzania remains one of the poorest countries in the world today with a number of challenges and obstacles confronting it, and these issues are discussed further below."
Explores the role of big business and Political Action Committee's in America's politics, concentrating on the influence wielded by the tobacco industry and trial lawyers.
1,385 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, 2000, $ 46.95
Abstract This paper explores the ramifications of party funding by business and Political Action Committees through an investigation into the Supreme Court's revocation of the FDA's right to regulate the tobacco industry. It explores the historical involvement of the FDA with the industry, through to the stances taken by the Democratic and the Republican parties after revocation. It investigates the reasons behind Big Tobacco funding the Republican party, and the Trial Lawyers' PAC contributing so heavily to the Democratic coffers in the 2000 presidential campaign.
From the Paper "It is a sad fact that less than 50% of Americans vote. The reasons behind this non-participation are myriad, ranging from the view that traditional parties are out of touch with the needs of modern-day society, to the inconvenience of attending mid-week daytime voting stations. One common complaint is the effect of party funding by big business and by Political Action Committees, since the practice implies that money rather than votes wields political influence."
Abstract This paper explains that the problems in the ABC Box Company have evolved from lack of management commitment, lack of clarity over the future state of the organization and a failure to build on change. The author points out that, in the paradigm of the industrial age, the approach to rectifying profitability problems was to fire workers or managers; however, in the post-modern, technology-driven culture, the expectancy of the staff needs to be understood in order for a business transformation to take place. The paper stresses that significant time must be spent on identifying the attitudinal problems at the ABC Box Company in order to gain an understanding that the solution is not defined by hiring new managers and installing new technology, a common approach to solving business problems. Tables.
Table of Contents
Corporate Middle Managers as Leaders
Corporate Culture
Change Process
Replacing Staff and Rebuilding Company Identity
Communication System and Plant Structures
From the Paper "The idea of a psychological contract arises from a society in which a worker is free to work at any given employer. When a worker can voluntarily make an agreement with an employer to provide services in exchange for compensation, a negotiated contract necessarily exists. The worker intellectually agrees that his or her material (and non-material) compensation is of equal or more value than the time, energy and effort he agrees to supply to the organization. Similarly, the organization agrees to provide material and non-material compensation in return for the resources, and time of the staff member. These relationships began to evolve as soon as a society moves away from a social order which is frames by common sets of values and priorities, and psychological contracts become of more importance when the diversity of a population increases. In summary, the reasons Tom Jones works for ABC Box company may be completely different than the psychological goals of someone on just the other side of the room. Under the contract, the worker and the organization assume a mutual debt upon entering the relationship. If this debt is not paid to the reasonable expectation of either party, either or both of them are free to break the agreement and find staff or employment elsewhere."
Abstract The paper is an extensive, detailed and long-term business plan for a company by the name of Gadgers which is an online store specializing in electronic gadgets such as, but not limited to, car electronics, audio players, games consoles, video equipment, baby monitors, surveillance equipment, and other popular electronic items. The company is an independent ecommerce, retail online business, providing consumers with the opportunity to purchase branded merchandise at low prices. The paper includes tables, graphs, and a glossary of terms.
Table of Contents:
General overview
What We Offer
Location
Market product and service
Management expertise
Reasons why the business will succeed
Business Goals
S.M.A.R.T (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely)
Short term 0-2 years
Medium term 3-5 years
Long term over 5 years
Summary of financial needs and application of funds
Summary of earnings projection
Security you are prepared to pledge
Management
List of owners
List of Support Business Advisors Who Will Formally Offer Business Advice
Important employee regulations and policies Mission Statement
Business Description
Marketing Plan
Price comparison among competitors and benefits analysis
Propriety position
Products or Services Pricing Strategy Selling price for products
Cost of materials and supplies for products
Cost of selling product
Pricing policy Description of the total market
Industry trends (past, present, and future)
Target market
Marketing plan/strategy Location
Equipment
Work flow
Inventory control
Supplies and materials
Growth
Registrations and Regulations
Zoning, permits, contracts and licenses or patents
Insurance
Taxes
Glossary
Appendices
Research
From the Paper "The marketing strategy in the first three years will be to build brand recognition. The first year of operation will focus on mass media to create business identity. It is imperative that early adopters obtain widespread awareness of services and benefits. In addition, the first year of operation will be used to solidify the services concept and identify any weaknesses in the service offering. In comparison, during years two through three, Gadgers will be focused on rapid growth to establish a strong market niche while attending to brand positioning, gaps in market coverage, and additional opportunities for market segmentation. Recently listed as the fastest growing market in terms of online shopping, America is a prime target for Gadgers. Equally prime is the target market of those who already shop on the Internet. Comfortable already with the concept of shopping online, and technologically-savvy enough to use the computer for their shopping needs, this group will be the most likely to purchase electronic products from Gadgers for several reasons. First of all, this group of consumers will not only be comfortable with shopping on the Internet, but the convenience of this kind of shopping will be preferable to the group. This group of consumers can either be male of female, are probably in their late teens to late twenties, and most likely have some type of post-high school education. Their interest in electronics and preference for handing all business over the Internet were probably developed during their college years. In order to market to this target group, Gadgers will focus on Internet marketing, featuring advertisements on other electronics web sites such as ITunes, developing a Face book and My Space profile, and providing promotional codes for free coupons. Gadgers will also target those who already shop on the Internet by allying themselves with shopping club web sites such as Quixtar.com and Mypoints.com. The final primary marketing strategy will be to create a blog including a video and photo contest, offering free merchandise to the winner. This will draw online shoppers and technology-savvy young people to the web site. Gadgers must undertake these primary marketing objectives in order to compete with the primary competitors, web sites of established electronic brick and mortar sties such as Best Buy and Radio Shack. The size of this market is rather extensive, with Best Buy topping the charts of most electronics purchases, and specialized stores like Radio Shack and the Mac store picking up the leftovers. Gadgers can compete with these types of brick and mortar stores in both prices and versatility of items offered, as Gadgers will provide one web site containing many brand name items at lower prices than in stores. This information will be effectively communicated in the online marketing strategy detailed above."
Abstract This paper focuses on analyzing a particular aspect of the National Security Strategy, that is, NSS-2002. It uses the National Security Council Report 68 (NSC-68) as a reference point to understand the difference in the perceptions of threat facing the United States and the difference between the two policies. The connection between the two policies highlights some political, economic, and cultural realms that have been affected by the dimensions of the policy. Overall, it is clear that US foreign policy is reactive rather than preventative, since both NSS-2002 and NSC-68 were devised to counter, rather than to prohibit actions that were seen as harmful to the United States. The paper concludes that even domestic policies necessarily affect global economy, due to the integration of societies, thus careful consideration of foreign policy on use of power is imperative.
Outline:
Introduction
National Security Strategy (NSS-2002) and NSC-68: A Critical Review
Conclusion
From the Paper "What are the similarities and differences between the NSS-2002 and the NSC-68? There is the common misconception that the NSS-2002 is simple about combating terrorism. As can be clearly seen from the eight principles outlines, the NSS-2002 surpasses combating terrorism, but has an overarching aim of promoting free trade and combating all aspects of terrorism. It is necessary to distinguish between state-sponsored and non-state sponsored terrorism, so as to understand how the NSS-2002 integrates all aspects of threats irrespective or origin and devises mechanisms to combat these issues."
Tags: foreign, policy, economy, terrorism, military, force
Abstract This paper provides a case analysis of "TV Guide"'s marketing strategy, which emphasizes age targeting. The paper examines the Guide's success in targeting both the baby boomer generation and the 34-and-under segment.
From the Paper "The greatest strategic marketing issue for TV Guide is targeting its market by age groups. According to 'TV Guide''s demographics, its readers are divided almost evenly between men and women and its readership increases with ..."
Tags: TV Guide, case analysis, marketing, baby boomers, targeting, age
