Abstract
The paper refers to a well-known advertisement from the diamond industry which emphasizes that diamonds are forever, but the marketing may be superfluous because the demand for diamonds in the United States remains strong today. The paper notes that many observers, though, suggest that the diamond industry in the United States is being manipulated by international terrorist organizations to fund their operations at home and abroad. Others suggest that the market is being unfairly controlled by the major players in the diamond industry to keep supplies low to maintain current pricing levels. The paper provides the background and an overview of the global diamond industry, followed by some salient facts concerning this industry. The paper discusses the most and least dominant firms (in terms of size, investments and income) in the diamond industry which is followed by an analysis of how major players in the industry collude to keep diamond supplies on the world market low and prices high. A summary of the research and important findings are presented in the conclusion.

Outline:
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Facts about the International Diamond Industry
Most and Least Dominant Firms in the Diamond Industry
Conclusion

From the Paper
" The Central Selling Organization (CSO) buys the rough from mines owned or controlled by De Beers, from cartel members, and also from independent producers. As a result, much of world production flows through the CSO to be sorted, valued, and ultimately resold" . By sharp contrast, perhaps the least dominant firm in the diamond industry, especially in the United States, is the Crater of Diamonds State Park located in near Murfreesboro, Arkansas, the only diamond mine in the country that allows the public, for a modest price, to dig for and keep the diamonds they find. Other firms in the United States involved in the diamond industry include the New York Diamond Dealers Club, which is a 2000-member private organization for site holders, manufacturers, wholesalers, and brokers".

Tags:geological, fluke, industry-grade, diamonds, conflict, diamonds, cartel

Abstract
This paper describes the automobile industry in detail. It explains who are the major companies, competition for consumers and the future improvements in transportation. It examines the major issues of the industry, technology and the environment impact on the industry.


Table of Contents
I. Industry Background
II. Who are the key players and how do they compete in the market?
III. What are the dynamics of competition?
IV. Power of Buyers
V. Power of Suppliers
VI. What is the industry's driving forces?
VII. Industry Trends
VIII. Market Leaders
IX. What will it take to remain successful?
X. Summary

From the Paper
"In the economy of the world, the automotive industry is amongst the biggest industries. "It produces more trips each day, each week, each year than any other mode of transportation. No other mode of transportation attracts as many consumer dollars, employs as many workers, consumes as much steel, glass, and rubber, and has a greater impact on the country's economy and society." Of the ten biggest corporations listed in Fortune Magazine's list of Global 500 for 2001, four of them were from the automobile industry. They were General Motors(GM), Ford Motor Corporation, DaimlerChrysler, and Toyota Motors and the revenues they generated was $183,632.00, $180.598.00, $150,069.7, and $121,416.2 billion respectively. The aggregate here is an astounding $635,715.9 billion. Besides these companies, there are numerous other smaller automakers such as Honda and Hyundai that possess smaller market shares. In the year 2000 the US automobile industry sold an amazing 17.4 million vehicles and beat 1999's record by 500,000! The growth in the industry during this period was attributed to the growing economy, increased consumer confidence, and rising disposable income. However, that was in 2000 and although the automotive industry continues to maintain a dominant presence in the world, the next couple of years seem to be a real challenge. Gigantic automakers such as GM, Ford, and DaimlerChrysler are loosing market share and their performance is on the decline. As other companies compete for more market share amidst economic difficulties, the bigger corporations are being severely affected. "All three automakers (GM, Ford, DaimlerChrysler) faced significant weakness in the summer months (01) due to slower economic growth, lower consumer spending, and higher unemployment." The only certainty during these uncertain times is that trends are changing. The economy has definitely slowed down, competition is no longer what it was historically, and there have been changes attributed to the industry's driving forces. All these differences for the better or for the worse will factor in to produce the leaders of tomorrow."

Tags:analysis, automobile, environment, industry, management, strategic, technology

Abstract
This paper provides an overview of the automotive industry. The paper discusses For Motors' agreement to sell its Land Rover and Jaguar lines over to Tata Motors. The paper then discusses shifts in the industry, including green initiative being taken within the automobile industry. The paper then goes on to examine the direction of the industry, which includes facts and figures regarding the sales of vehicles over the last two years and future sales predictions.

Outline:
Overview
Shifts in the Industry
Direction of the Industry

From the Paper
"On the financial front, Ford Motors has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Jaguar and Land Rover operations to Tata Motors. The Indian auto giant has agreed to pay approximately $2.3 billion for full ownership of the flagship luxury brands. As part of the transaction, Ford will continue to provide engineering support, including research and development, plus information technology and accounting. The company will certainly feel the financial benefits of the deal, as in the wake of the economic downturn Ford has experienced combined losses of over $15 billion during the past two years. (MW 2) This is an attempt at Ford at capitalizing upon the globalization of the industry."

Tags:cars trucks industry, ford motors, isuzu

Abstract
This paper provides a case study in the changing face of the United States automobile industry. Beginning with an industry overview of recent macro changes in the economy, it continues with a section on the impact of the automobile industry as of late. The writer then uses the rest of the paper to look at the various macro changes in the economy, such as unemployment and inflation, to account for the changes and bailout of the United States automobile industry.

Outline:
Industry overview
Economic indicators and their impact on the automobile industry
Gross domestic product
Unemployment rate
Inflation rate
Personal income
Interest rate
Producer price index

From the Paper
"A more in depth look at the industry will reveal that customer demands for vehicles are in direct relationship with employment and interest rates. The ultimate success of a manufacturer depends on its abilities to operate efficiently, to develop and implement adequate marketing strategies and to ensure high levels of product and service quality. The large size entities produce various products and sell them under different brand and the small size manufacturers often produce a single product line. Finally, the large size companies enjoy the benefits of scale economies, mostly materialized in increased access to resources, reduced costs and a wide customer palette. The small size producers are focused on specific and specialized markets. The industry has been subjected to intense processes of automatization, meaning that the demand for unskilled labor force decreased and the demand for skilled workers increased. This led to a situation in which the mean revenue per employee in the industry is of $1.4 million per annum. The estimated growth rate of the industry for 2009 is of a negative 13 percent, with hopes of a positive 4 percent increase in 2010 (Hoovers, 2009)."

Tags:economics, automobile industry, general motors

Abstract
This paper is based on the airline industry and discusses a brief history of this industry, an industry overview, and a SWOTT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats, and Trends) analysis of the industry. It also addresses the impact of real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the unemployment rate, and the inflation rate as measured by the consumer price index (CPI). The paper includes three economic indicators.

History of the Industry
Industry Overview
SWOTT
Gross Domestic Product
Unemployment Rate
Inflation Rate
Economic Indicators
In-depth Analysis
Final Recommendations

From the Paper
"Business travel still plays a significant role in the airline industry. Although many advents in business communications technology have evolved, something remains to be said about the quality and quantity of business conducted in face-to-face meetings. Competition for business travelers is intense with legacy carriers and low-cost carriers vying for revenue. Today, the financial benefit is in the business community's favor although it is expected that in late 2005 excess capacity consumption will allow the airlines to begin charging higher fares (National Business Travel Association)."

Tags:airline, consumer, economic, economics, index, indicators, industry, inflation, price, swott

Abstract
This paper gives a comprehensive analysis of both the industry analysis tool Porter's National Diamond (PND) as well as applying the model to a specific industry, namely the Australian wine industry. The essay also considers a critical analysis of the tool comparing and contrasting it to other analytical measures such a PESTLE analysis. The paper includes a discussion of the wine producing industry in Australia and related aspects, such as weather conditions and soil. It also discusses the importance of the labor market. Additionally, the paper uses the PND model to examine competition between producers in Australia and their market strategies. The paper concludes by addressing the advantages and disadvantages of Porter's National Diamond in analyzing the Australian wine industry. It states that while the model provides a detailed level of analysis it does not cover all of the factors which must be considered by a firm operating within the international business environment. A table is included in the paper.

Outline:

Factor Conditions
Demand Conditions
Related and Supporting Industries
Firm Strategy, Structure and Rivalry
Summary of Statistics
Product Life Cycle

From the Paper
"Demand conditions takes account of the demand for a given product both domestically and internationally. For the prospective entrant into Australian wine market the prospects are relatively weak. At present the country has seen falling demand both domestically and internationally with exports having recently fallen by 21% (Just Drinks 2009). Despite this fall in demand for the nations wine both domestically and in traditional export markets such as the UK, there is the prospect for further demand based growth in emergent markets such as China and the wider parts of East Asia.
"As such, one recommendation is that a prospective entrant into the Australian winemaking industry should focus upon the production of products and marketing efforts which are conducive to generating sales in such new emergent markets as China and East Asia. As a growth area, an early move by Australian producers into the region could see that the country builds up a significant national advantage over time as those in emergent markets come to associate ..."

Tags:Porter's National Diamond, Australian Wine Industry, PESTLE analysis

Abstract
This paper analyzes and evaluates the agricultural industry in the United States, examining four distinct areas. In the first section the author looks at the financial stability of the agricultural industry. In the second section the author makes an in-depth study of the contribution the industry makes to the economy of the United States of America. The third section of the document analyzes the marketing data that is available on the industry. In the final section of the document the author investigates one of the biggest challenges that the industry faces and makes suggestions on how it can be solved.

From the Paper
"The objective of this document is to analyze and evaluate the Agricultural Industry in the United States of America. This author has looked at four distinct areas of the agricultural industry in this document. In the first section the author looks at the financial stability of the agricultural industry. In the second section the author makes an in-depth study of the contribution the industry makes to the economy of the United States of America. The third section of the document analyzes the marketing data that is available on the industry. In the final section of the document..."

Tags:agriculture, industry, us

Abstract
This work evaluates the cruise industry, specifically the Carnival Cruise, Norwegian Cruise and Royal Caribbean companies. The evaluation uses Porter's Five Forces model to explore competition in the industry, the bargaining power of suppliers and the bargaining power of consumers. It also addresses whether the industry has substitute products and if there are new entrants into the industry. This work additionally answers the question of 'how intense is the rivalry' and whether there is a forecasting method that can be used to predict where the industry is going.

Outline:
Introduction
Porter's Five Force Analysis
Porter's Five Force Analysis Summary
Bibliography

Includes charts and graphs
Figure 1 - Forecasted Value Worldwide per Segment, Hotels, Resorts and Cruise Lines (in billion dollars) 2003-2008
Figure 2
Average Growth Rate 1980 - 2004
Figure 3
Passengers Percentage Change 1974 -2004
Figure 5 Cruise Ship Order Book as of January 1, 2004

From the Paper
"In an April 27, 2006 report entitled: "Cabin Fever - Smooth Times Ahead for the Cruise Industry" John Zamora writes that: "...there's plenty of room for growth in the cruise industry. Currently the number of tourists worldwide who book cruise vacations stands at around 13.4 million, representing about 1.8% of the total world travel market, as estimated by the World Tourism Organization." (2006) Zamora also writes that: "Far from being disappointed at this current level of market share, the industry fully recognizes the opportunities ahead as operators expand into new types of cruises (including the niche budget option); set their targets on different demographic groups; and, head for new waters." (2006) In a November 14, 2005 report entitled: "Which Way is the Travel Industry Headed?" it is stated that a Senior Analyst at eMarketer and author of the Online Travel Worldwide report, Jeffery Grau states: Without question, the Internet has shake up the status quo in the travel industry...Traditional travel agencies are struggling to stay relevant, online travel agencies are trying to instill loyalty among their customers,. travel search engines are the new upstarts, travel suppliers are flexing their muscles and global distributions systems are looking for way to recover their waning influence." (2005) In a report entitled: "Cruise Line Industry: Trends Opportunities for Canadian Exporters 2005" reported is a case study in which the researchers conducted interviews with 21 cruise line purchasers, chandlers, distributors and brokers findings stated in the report include the facts for Worldwide per Segment Forecasts including the cruise lines shown on the chart in Figure 1."

Tags:cruise, line, industry, market, research, Porter's, Five, Force, Analysis

Abstract
Although admittedly not a problem unique to the securities industry, there are, in fact, a host of reasons for why sexual harassment is more evident in the securities industry than in others. This report explores the reasons that this problem has persistently surfaced in this industry, in particular by examining the legal and ethical environment that surrounds it, and suggests recommendations for dealing with the problem. The writer suggests that paramount in explaining the reasons for male harassment of women in this environment are the following: the use of industry controlled mandatory arbitration for resolving harassment complaints, the overwhelming concentration of men in the industry, and the high stakes/high risk macho nature of making money.

From the Paper
"Despite strong efforts by brokerage firms and others in the financial services industry to sensitize employees to the issue of sexual harassment, recent headlines suggest that, as a whole, the securities industry efforts have not yet been successful.[1] During the last decade, the media has reported numerous high-profile cases concerning a number of prominent brokerage firms including Kidder Peabody, Goldman Sachs and Smith Barney.[2] Last January, New York attorney general Dermis Vacco held an investigatory hearing into the sexual harassment of women in the industry. During the testimony, women gave graphic details of a locker-room environment fraught with pornography, constant vulgar conversation, and instances of male co-workers exposing themselves, groping women employees, and threatening them with physical violence or discharge if they did not provide sexual favors. One woman testified that men continue to harass women on Wall Street because the industry allows it. "[T]hey know they can ... they are truly above the law."[3]"

Tags:harassment, industry, security, sexual, usa

Abstract
The paper examines the chances that there is or perhaps will be a labor shortage within the staffing industry in the United States economy. The paper explains that this is not an easy question to probe as the relationship that the staffing industry occupies within the economy is complex and at times very uncertain. The paper shows how in some ways the staffing industry actually responds counter intuitively to changes in the economy. Recession, while damaging to all industries, can be extremely beneficial to the staffing industry in the quarters immediately following the end of the recession as other industries are tentative.

From the Paper
"The staffing industry is currently one of the greatest growth industries in the country and one of the few that has quickly managed to reassert itself in spite of the recent recession in 2001. In fact, most economists and business analysts recognize that the staffing industry is poised to become a major new part of the new U.S. economy."

Tags:labor, staffing, industry