Abstract This paper analyzes the Nextel Communications company from an investment perspective. In order to do this, the paper looks at a number of relevant factors. The history of the company is detailed, its products and services are described, and the cell-phone industry, Nextel Services, is discussed. In addition, Nextel's business strategy, structure and ownership, major competitors and competitive advantage, market share and market strategies, stock performance, and several other economic indicators are thoroughly reviewed and discussed. The paper concludes with an evaluation of Nextel and an investment recommendation. Graphs and charts are included with this paper.
Background
Business Organization
Competition
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Marketing
Operations
Technology and R&D
Financial Performance
Stock Performance
SWOT analysis
Summary Evaluation
From the Paper "Nextel was initially formed under the name Fleet Call in April 1997. The company was rather small at the time of its existence and expansion efforts were underway. After six year of being virtually unknown, the company renamed to Nextel Communications, Inc. in the year 1993. The forthcoming years would bring the promise of growth of mergers with four other companies to captivate fifty leadings markets in the United States which promised Nextel a solid recognition in the cellular services market."
Abstract This paper looks at the history and impact on the American West of the Irish immigration to Northern California. Information regarding the cities the Irish preferred to settle in, the cities they came from, the positions they held, and their political and community contributions is provided in this paper.
From the Paper "Some of the Irish settled south of Monterey and became prosperous agriculturalists while others settled to the north in Santa Clara and in Lucas Valley which is north of the San Francisco Golden Gate and became successful farmers. (Doyle) Ultimately, the San Francisco Bay Area became a prime area of settlement for Irish immigrants. (Doyle) The book explains that California was often the second place of settlement for many Irish immigrants. (Doyle) Quite often the Irish settlers had attempted to settle in more urban areas and had more knowledge of urban life than other foreign settlers and Americans who lived in more rural areas."
