Abstract This paper examines how past mistakes actually worked in favor of Boeing and became its strengths. The paper describes the current standing of the company in the airline industry and their prospects for the future.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
In the Beginning
The First Commercial Planes
Commercial Jetliners
A New Future
Conclusion
References
From the Paper "One of the giants in the commercial airline industry is Boeing Corporation. Since it's founding it has been an example of what hard work and constant reinventing of a product can do. Boeing Corporation has always kept in mind the needs of the public when designing their aircraft."
Abstract This paper explains that obscenity and violence characterize films and television because those qualities are commerciallysuccessful. The author stresses that the market prevails in this context. The paper relates that self-interest control sthe media.
Abstract The purpose of this study is to provide a general overview of the discipline of commercial art. To do so, a number of topics will be touched upon so that readers can gain a broad understanding of the importance of commercial art in contemporary culture, as well as some of the means by which commercial art is produced.
From the Paper "The importance of commercial art and the artists who create it cannot be overemphasized. Western, capitalist societies depend upon the skills that commercial artists possess. Quite simply, "commercial artists create a moving record of social moods and public perceptions ... because art, emotion, and business interests converge in advertising" ("Area of Study" par. 2). Put another way, capitalism is built on advertising. Without advertising, producers would not be able to convince consumers that they have an artificial need for a given product. Commercial art is the medium through which advertising operates and the proverbial glue that holds together the economic systems of Western nations. The purpose of this study is to provide a general overview of the discipline of commercial art. "
Abstract This paper contends that commercials are far less sexist and less racist now than they were 50 years ago or even a generation ago. The writer discusses that subtle sexism is as dangerous as the more explicit varieties, because it is harder to identify and therefore to fight against. In this article, the writer explores sexism in the world of the television commercial.
From the Paper "Most of us try to avoid thinking about commercials. We reach for our remote to mute them, wander out of the room during them, talk to our roommates, do some homework on our laptops. And because we try to ignore commercials much of the time, we believe that their influence on us is minimized. We are not really paying attention so we do not think that they are affecting us. But the average American is exposed to thousands of ads and commercials every year and even if we are ... '
Abstract The paper discusses surveys which study the effect of TV commercials on children. The paper relates that the food industry has increased its advertising to all ages, including children, which is having a negative impact on their health. The paper suggests that companies should be held responsible for their influence on children, or at least present a more rounded view of food and nutrition. The paper also states that children have been bombarded by food marketing, which has resulted in higher rates of obesity. The paper ,after referring to various situations, concludes that a relationship has been found between television commercials and eating.
From the Paper "A similar study was conducted in Europe, where children do not eat enough fruit and vegetables and where exposure to TV is negatively associated with the intake of these foods. This study by Klepp et. al. (2007) explored exposure to food commercials on TV in nine European countries with approximately 12, 750 children to determine the association between this exposure and attitudes toward eating fruits and vegetables. The authors state that the children report exposure more to more unhealthy foods than healthy ones such as fruits and vegetables. However, those who were exposed to fruit and vegetable TV ads were much more positively disposed toward eating these foods. These findings point to the important, and more positive, role that TV could play in supporting healthy eating messages."
Abstract Alfred D. Chandler's article entitled ?The Enduring Logic of Industrial Success" states that the pioneers in a market will dominate their industries and continue to do so for decades. The writer examines in detail why these companies are identified as first movers and how they take advantage of being first movers to capture markets and become successful.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Findings & Discussion
L'Oreal
Toyota
P&G
Conclusion
From the Paper "L"Oreal is one of the first companies who sought to compete internationally beyond local or regional markets. When it enters a new market, the most significant strategy is to buy and repackage the local brands and make them world-famous. The most famous examples are Maybelline, Soft Sheen and Carson in the United States and Shu Uemura in Japan. L"Oreal was not satisfied with the profit-guaranteed market of Maybelline in Middle America. Aggressively, it promotes its products worldwide. When Carson found a market in South Africa, the Savannah firm, in debt, was unable to do the investment, L?Oreal made it because Owen Jones, the chairman of the company realized that "people of African origin, where they were in the world, were a huge future potential business" (Tomlinson, 2002). In addition to economics of scale to exert its cost advantage, L"Oreal also expands via economics of scope tremendously in years. The company started out in hair dyes. Now they have products in hair color, permanents, hairstyling aids, body and skin care, skin cleansers, and fragrances. Since they market over 500 brands and more than 2000 products, this provides them with a very strong presence in the beauty market. L"Oreal products are found in all distribution channels: hair salons, hypermarkets, supermarkets, health and beauty outlets, and direct mail. This gives them an advantage over competitors with limited distribution outlets."
Abstract The paper examines the origins of the War of the Spanish Succession. It examines Louis XIV's France and review the elements that led to the costly War of the Spanish Succession between 1701 and 1714. In particular, the paper focuses upon the early years of Louis XIV's reign and the War of Devolution between Holland and France.
From the Paper "The origin(s) of the Spanish succession war (1701 - 1714) It is commonly supposed that powerful nations are forever looking for ways to impose their will upon weaker ones. While this sentiment can be - and often is - over-employed, there is little question that superpowers have harboured imperialist ambitions since the beginning of time."
Abstract This essay uncovers how Peter Ueberroth, head of the L.A. Olympic Organizing Committee transformed the games into a monumental opportunity to stage a spectacular event and raise enough to contribute back to the surrounding community. The paper examines the success of the 1984 Olympics through the persepctive of entrepreuneurial organization.
From the Paper "Various factors contributed to the success of the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee (LAOOC) and much was due to the "infective" personality of Peter Ueberroth. However, as biologist Bertalanffy professed through his systems theory "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts".
"Without digging deeply into the theory itself and the resulting holistic philosophy, "systems theory focuses on not only how the parts are arranged and what they do but also the relations which connect the parts into a whole."
Abstract The foundation to the economic recovery has been the very high levels of economic development that Japan has achieved. In the Japanese occupational system, lifetime employment did offer incentive to work hard. This is a very important fact to keep in mind in order to determine the secrets of the success of post-war Japan.
This literature review will examine five scholarly articles focusing on the topic of the determinants of academic success in Asian and other visible minority children.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 5 sources, 2002, $ 142.95
Abstract This literature review will examine five scholarly articles focusing on the topic of the determinants of academic success in Asian and other visible minority children. The primary subjects in each studies are children of Asian ethnicity, with children of other ethnic backgrounds selected as controls or comparisons. The five articles were chosen from the existing body of literature on the basis of a brief review which noted points of similarity and contrast in each.
Tags: EDUCATION / EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, success minority children
Abstract This paper makes the assertion that that future-oriented people are more successful at work as compared to present-oriented people. The paper contends that present-oriented people think of the present and, therefore, leave work for the last possible minute, while future-oriented people are more likely to get work done earlier due to being oriented to the future. The paper goes on to show how a person's orientation to time is fundamentally related to motivation and that those who are future-oriented have a stronger achievement motivation.
From the Paper "Motivation is seen to be the degree to which an individual wants and chooses to behave in certain ways at a given time and place. The motivation for getting out of bed might be the need to make a living, or to provide food and shelter for oneself. Or it could be the individual receives a great deal of satisfaction from the social interaction of a work environment. Many people are gratified and motivated by the sense of accomplishment their work, school or family experiences provide."
Abstract This paper is an analysis of the book "Success in Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises", a report written by Cortes, Berry, and Ishaq on a research project undertaken and published by the World Bank. The paper discusses the main findings of the study, which set out to explain the escalated growth of selected businesses, in comparison to large industries, during the 1970s in Colombia.
From the Paper "Cortes, Berry, and Ishaq in "Success in Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises" set out to explain the escalated growth of these businesses, in comparison to large industries, during the 1970s in Colombia. This book is a report on a research project undertaken and published by the World Bank. The data used in the study are mainly based on surveys of the metal-working and food processing industries. Determinants of efficiency in these industries are examined, along with determinants of viability. Patterns and trends in firm size and distribution are explained by technological factors, demand factors, input supply factors, and constraints on the rate of exchange of output.
Abstract This paper reviews a study that explored the impact of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and the school success of students with anxiety disorders. The author presented the study's hypothesis and methodology. The paper also detailed the population that was used for the study. Finally the reviewer gave the conclusions of the study, which showed that CBT therapy over time will decrease overall anxiety in school children.
Outline:
Research Question
Hypothesis
Methodology
Sample
Results/Findings
Conclusion
Overall Effectiveness
Source Used
From the Paper "Finally, the sample size creates limitations on the generability of the results. Although the results did have overwhelming numbers, a sample size of 38 is inadequate to appropriate to other populations. However, it does raise awareness for educators and parents alike that school and social problems may have a root with an anxiety disorder and that it should not be discounted before an official diagnosis can discount such a cause."
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses that with rising fuel prices and terrorism as a backdrop, many of the world's major commercial airlines have filed bankruptcy, blaming the additional costs of fuel and security measures for their demise. The writer notes however, that this is not the case with every airline, which leads to interesting subject matter to validate an issue position. In this paper, the researcher validates the issue position that the economic collapse of many major airlines has not been caused by fuel and security, but rather by flaws in the typical commercial aviation business model. This position is justified by the citation of relevant literature and logical conclusions drawn from the research of same. The writer concludes that the aviation industry needs to continually strive for excellence if it is to avoid its own self-fulfilling prophecy.
Outline:
Presentation of Position
Commercial Aviation Still Holds Potential for Success Modern Success Stories Exist
Current Events in Commercial Aviation
Bankruptcies are commonplace
Bankruptcies are Caused by Several Common Factors
Success Stories in Commercial Aviation
India's Aviation Renaissance
Low Cost Aviation Model
Proof of Position
Closing Thoughts
From the Paper "The commercial aviation industry is chock full of an inordinate number of bankruptcies, with hundreds occurring over the past several decades. These events had been blamed on a wide variety of factors over the years. Over the last 6 months, there has been another rash of bankruptcies, which are currently being blamed on the excess costs of the security measures needed to protect commercial flights from terrorist infiltration and the rising cost of fuel, with sources reporting that the industry can only realistically pass 10% of the additional expenses on to the consumer for a variety of reasons."
Abstract This paper analyzes the impact of the proposed REIT on the U.K. commercial real estate market and the benefits that they can provide the investing community. In view of its dynamic nature and complicated taxation and legal issues, it is necessary to make a thorough investigation of all pros and cons of REIT before the U.K. authorities go ahead with implementation. The U.S. is perhaps the most advanced market for REIT in terms of size, growth, and sophistication. A few countries, such as Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and Korea have REIT structures, and many of them are quite successful. The paper examines the impact of REIT on the U.K. market by analyzing the REIT mechanisms in the U.S. and other nations, such as Australia and Japan. The successful evolution of REIT in the U.S. is traced from its early years, and the impact of favorable legislation to the success of investment vehicles is highlighted. The paper explores the taxation and legal implications for REIT under the present taxation regime in the United Kingdom. The paper considers the different forms and structures of REIT and highlights the advantages and disadvantages from the viewpoint of returns for the investors. The paper also stresses the importance of tax-efficient and investor-friendly policies in determining the success of the REIT. The paper concludes that the U.S.-styled REIT will have a favorable impact on the commercial real estate market in the U.K., and the paper recommends that REIT be introduced as soon as possible due to growing investor interest in real estate. The paper makes specific recommendations as to the manner in which REIT should be introduced in the U.K..
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Hypothesis
3. Theoretical Framework for REIT
4. Research & Hypothesis Testing
- REIT in the US
- Proposed REIT Structure in the UK
- Critical Success Factors for REIT in the UK
- Taxation Issues in REIT
- REIT in Japan
- REIT in Australia
5. Conclusions and Recommendations
6. Appendix
7. Bibliography
From the Paper "A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is defined as a corporation or a trust that accumulates capital from multiple investors to acquire and manage income property, called equity REIT and or mortgage loans, referred to as mortgage REIT. In many a sense, REITs are similar to equities as they are traded on major stock exchanges. REITs are eligible for several fiscal benefits compared to real ownership of properties. They are highly liquid and can be converted to cash in quick time, unlike the conventional real estate deals, where significant time elapses before a deal is completed. More importantly, REITs provide attractive opportunities to investors as they can share ownership in non-residential properties such as hotels, malls and industrial complexes. From the perspective of individuals, REITs are interesting because they have no minimum investment levels and hence affordability is not a major issue. In terms of returns on investment, they offer the comfort that they need not arise or fall in line with the overall market."
