Abstract This paper finishes a story about a clerk in a convenience store during a robbery and then offers research into the incidence of such crimes and recommendations from OSHA as to how to reduce the incidence of such crimes and so save lives The paper also notes how the convenience store industry has fought against any regulations and has refused to make many of the changes suggested.
From the Paper " "I love this place," you think as you begin your evening shift at the 8-12 convenience store near your apartment building. "What a lucky break to get this job while I'm getting the world's best education at Emily Enigma Flying College!" "Ok, I'll take over now," you say to the young Pakistani lady, who had barely escaped a wild horde of fundamentalist Pakistani Muslims, who had wanted to decapitate her for asserting that god's a woman. She considered herself extremely lucky for getting to this country, where religious fundamentalists only shoot physicians now and then. "
Abstract This paper will discuss the various implementing processes that are so much a part of the security training, and devices that are part of the prevention of crime in the convenience store-chain market. By understanding the new expertise in this field, the objective realization of the market in this security systems, can be brought forth and make aware the new business owners in this area of business. The basic tracts of security from the perspective of an expert in training the employee, and the advanced technology, such as videotaping, can surely bring about better measures in the convenience store market.
Abstract This paper will discuss the current aspects of the supermarket and convenience store chains to work with hotels. By assessing these diverse food service aspect of the hospitality industry, we can see how they are the wave of the future.
Abstract Managers plan, organize, lead, and control in different ways. Although management styles differ, the use of these four management functions ultimately determines the success of any manager. This paper discusses the four functions and explains how each function applies to the author's position as an employee of the convenience store chain, 7-Eleven, and the position of his supervisor.
From the Paper "First, goals are established for each store using the budget. Then managers are organized so they are prepared to lead their staff and ensure high levels productivity. The daily use of the four management functions keeps management on track and enables them to keep teams focused on goals. Store plans are also used to ensure the manager is on-track to achieve monthly budgeted goals. When the manager is off-track, action is taken to coach the manager on how to correct negative trends."
Abstract This paper looks at an article published by Kate Murphy regarding the explosion on the market of convenience foods. It looks at the reasons for the popularity of convenience foods, as explained by Murphy, how the producers of convenience foods benefit, and why the sale and consumption of the foods don't exactly follow the traditional laws of supply and demand.
From the Paper "In the case of these new foods, brand loyalty has already been established, but consumers are paying more for these brand names, and for less food. For the suppliers it is a "win-win" situation. Even better, consumers tend to eat more because of the food's convenience. Thus consumers are eating more packaged food when it comes marketed as convenience foods, because as food becomes easier to eat, consumers eat in more varied locations. ?Convenience foods also expand the market for packaged food by creating more opportunities to eat. They allow busy consumers to snack while driving a car, riding in an elevator or even getting a pedicure.""
Abstract This paper presents a detailed examination of Flags of Convenience as they pertain to maritime oil pollution. The writer explores UN and MARPOL mandates and discusses the Flags of Convenience. The writer then ties them into maritime oil pollution and presents recommendations for how this might be solved.
From the Paper "As the world populations continues to grow and live longer than ever before it has become apparent that natural resources must be guarded with the utmost care and protection. It is those natural resources allow mankind to survive therefore their preservation is paramount to the success of the future. One of the biggest threats to the eco-system today is the threat of oil pollution. Through spills, dumping and other accidents the oil pollution in the world has threatened significant areas of the eco-system that are depended on. In recent decades there have been measurements taken to prevent oil pollution from destroying the eco system, and many of the mandates in place are indeed strong statements of protection, however, with the advent of "flags of convenience" states those mandates have lost their clout and power, therby rendering them ineffective. Even MARPOL and the UN Convention on the Law of the Seas have been disabled by the FOC provisions."
Abstract The paper labels PepsiCo as one of the world's leading snack and beverage companies. The paper presents a corporate overview and analyzes strategic factors affecting the company. The paper looks at various factors such as a slowdown in population growth in North America, increases in raw materials, packaging and fuel prices but also increased demand for convenience foods. The paper explains that PepsiCo not only seeks to be the world's leading consumer product company that is focused on convenience foods and beverages, but also to produce healthy financial rewards for investors. The paper reveals that to date, they have succeeded in both areas.
From the Paper "PepsiCo is one of the world's leading snack and beverage companies. They manufacture, market and sell a wide variety of snack foods, carbonated and non-carbonated beverages. PepsiCo operates in 200 countries, outside of the United States and Canada, and employs approximately 153,000 people globally ("PepsiCo", 2005). The organization consists of: Frito-Lay North America, PepsiCo Beverages, North America, PepsiCo International, and Quaker Foods North America. Although the corporation itself is rather young, being founded just over thirty years ago, many of PepsiCo's brands are more than 100-years-old ("Overview", 2006)."
Abstract The paper discusses how Wal-Mart has eliminated the competition while also creating opposition to its growth as an emerging monopoly. The paper reveals that, while consumers get low prices and convenient shopping, the consumer/taxpayer subsidizes Wal-Mart's profits by paying for services and social services for its retired employees. The writer looks at the perspective of some that the overall concerns outweigh the benefits. The writer, however, considers his/her own savings in time and money. The writer concludes that convenience and cheap prices come with hidden costs; whether Wal-Mart is good or bad is up to each individual to decide.
Outline:
Introduction
Wal-Mart's Success Story
Wal-Mart's Contribution to Society
Growing Opposition to Wal-Mart
From the Paper "Today, Wal-Mart has grown "into the largest private employer" (Rowell, 2000) with stores employing over 1.2 million associates worldwide. With more than three thousand stores and offices across the United States and more than one thousand stores internationally, Wal-Mart has achieved phenomenal success. The company "enjoys a dominant market in categories such as food, apparel, jewelry, sporting goods, and toys" (Troy, 2003) and also expanded to the online environment and established Internet sales at Walmart.com. The expansion to the Internet has skyrocketed by allowing consumers to shop online while in the comfort of their own homes. Items may be ordered, shipped, then tracked for ease of convenience and the shopper never had to leave home."
Abstract This paper discusses the great liberties that Shakespeare took in presenting his hero character. The paper states that the real Henry was neither handsome nor heroic. The paper compares Shakespeare's words about the love of his Henry and Katherine with the real king's marriage to Catherine, which was not one of romance but of convenience.
From the Paper "The quarrels that Henry had with his father were not about his youthful zeal, but his excessive desire for power and funding for his misadventures. That he disliked his father for good reason probably cannot be denied as just as surely as the fruit speaks of the tree from which it came, so too does the health of the fruit indicate something of the tree."
Abstract This paper highlights the advantages of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) over wired ones. It explains the option of extending this convenience to our working lives, for example being able to access the Internet from any location. The paper examines what the technology of Wireless LANs is about and describes its benefits and applications. It looks at the constraints holding the technology back, such as security concerns and explores the solutions. Finally it discusses the important question of whether Wireless LANs can ever fully replace Wired LANs or is it a new piece of technology that will ultimately fail to deliver? The writer concludes by arguing that Wireless LANs are likely to grow considerably in the future but probably will not replace Wired LANs altogether.
From the Paper "The convenience of wireless communication is so overwhelmingly obvious that given a choice, and provided there are no price constraints, almost everyone would prefer wireless instead of wired communication. This is reflected in the widespread use of devices such as remote control for TV, cellular telephones, pagers, and remote garage openers. The flexibility, mobility, and convenience that such "wire-less" devices bring to our lives are simply magical".
Abstract In this essay, examples of strategic morality are discussed with relation to the reputation of a prince and it is argued that Machiavelli is not concerned with the character of a man so much as he is interested in the ways a prince is perceived by others. In this calculated perspective, a prince is advised that being virtuous is useful only in measured performances and in ways that will bring about the least amount of risk to his authority.
Abstract This paper discusses why internet banking is a very reliable way to manage finances. Internet banking provides great value in terms of convenience, customer intimacy, timesaving, inexpensiveness and coherence in banking. Despite a few disadvantages, internet banking is a highly recommended, new technology.
Abstract This paper explains that wireless internet devices are lighter than a laptop and handheld devices such as a PDA fit into a pocket without the need for phone lines, additional cords or external modems unlike laptop computers; PDA's can be used for weeks on a single charge: whereas, a typical laptop battery requires recharging every 3-4 hours. The author points out that mobile phones have a unique opportunity to become the gateway for other Internet wireless equipments but manufacturers need to respond faster and make its execution correctly. The paper predicts that the future of wireless will be a mixture of technologies having heterogeneous wireless access supported by an overall value proposition, which proves convenient to the end-user.
Table of Contents
History of Wireless Internet
Current Use or Activity of Wireless Internet
Wireless Internet versus Current and Future Competition
Future Direction of Wireless Internet
From the Paper "Even though the U.S. military is said to have started the use of wireless internet, it was Hedy Lamarr, a world-class beauty and a 1940s movie actress who was responsible for the origins of wireless Internet. Even though she did not have any technical training, Hedy Lamarr, being a gorgeous lady, was compelled by her husband to attend all his technical meetings held with the German military, which discussed a way to guide torpedoes by radio which could not be jammed. She wanted to join the National Inventors Council, which was set up to encourage Americans to contribute inventions for the coming war activity. It was during this time that the Council wanted actors and actresses to help sell War Bonds and she became a Hollywood actress to kiss any man who bought $50,000 in War Bonds. One day while she was playing four-hand piano with a musical hacker named George Antheil, she stopped and said "That's the answer to the torpedo problem: we are together, but apart. We are synchronized, but independent." She used the words 'frequency hopping' and they led to a patent U.S. Patent #2,292,387, called 'Secret Communications' wherein frequency hopping was done mechanically, by means of a piano roll tape having 88 holes to have control over both the radio on the sub and in the torpedo."
Abstract This paper discusses the 4 Ps of marketing---product, price, place and promotion. The author explores advertising, consumer promotions, PR, direct marketing and personal selling. The paper stress the importance of consumer behavior, convenience, value and community.
From the Paper "The P's of marketing are product price place and promotion. These are the variables that produce the particular marketing mix that will be used to reach consumers within the target market. The product consists of the products and services being offered for sale along with all of their distinguishing features and benefits. Features include such characteristics as size color functionality design and materials. Benefits are the advantages the product offers to the customer. The marketing mix must be geared to elicit a response from the ..."
Tags: 4 P's, product, price, place, promotion, advertising, consumer promotions, PR, direct marketing, personal selling, consumer behavior, convenience, price, value, community
Abstract This paper explains that the benefits of online classes are myriad, including ease of use, increased communication between student and instructor, completion times, more course offerings, alternatives for disabled students and most importantly, convenience and accessibility. The paper notes contentions that online classes offer drawbacks for some students. The paper discusses the claims of the lack of motivating forces for some students and the difficulty with e-mails between course instructors and students but maintains that the many benefits of online education far outweigh any drawbacks some students might perceive.
From the Paper "With the advent of technology, the Internet, and advanced course creation software such as WEBCT, online education has become increasingly easy to use and develop. That means more educational institutions are offering a greater number of online classes. It also means ease of use for the online student. Early online classes were often difficult to negotiate and clumsy in their design. Today's online classes are usually very simple for the student to navigate, and they include a variety of additional information for the student to explore on their own as they navigate their way through the course."
