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Fresenius and Strategic Management, 2009.
This paper looks at Fresenius Medical Services and discusses its strategies in the area of management.
770 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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In this article, the writer notes that Fresenius Medical Services operates in a maturing industry environment. The writer points out that there is still some growth in this primary market of the United States, but the market is showing signs of maturity. The writer discusses that in response to the maturing industry, Fresenius has undertaken a couple of main competitive strategies. The writer maintains that the one threat to Fresenius' competitive advantage remains technological innovation. Should a competitor successfully develop technologies or techniques that revolutionize the renal care field, Fresenius could lose market share quickly. The writer concludes that Fresenius' size and experience provide some barriers against competitive threats, so it would take a revolutionary product or idea to break that barrier.
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"Aside from acquisitions, Fresenius is attempting a differentiation strategy. They are approaching this on two fronts - technological innovation and customer service. In this mature business, it is difficult to gain a sustainable competitive advantage, so Fresenius is working to gain advantage in multiple areas. The focus of their technological innovation is towards effectiveness - building a better dialysis machine. They are also working towards building a large product line that supports a wide range of unique customer needs. This is also part of their customer service strategy. They have a much stronger customer service program than DaVita, and offer a wider range of ancillary services at their clinics. This allows them to achieve some differentiation based on service. It appears that DaVita, for its part, is attempting to be a low-cost provider, with adequate service."
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Financial Techniques, 2009.
A comparison of financial techniques in the US and East Africa.
1,023 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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The paper compares the financial techniques of East Africa to those of the United States and shows that they are critically underdeveloped and immature and need support for development if the East African business sector is to market its products effectively. The paper notes that the United States has directly involved itself in provisioning knowledge and advancement in this capability to East African business entrepreneurs.
Outline:
Introduction
Report Of East African- U.S. Product Marketing Project
Gaps And Omissions In Techniques Identified
Summary & Conclusion
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"The project's focus is the enhancement of the understanding of Keynan entrepreneurs of the 'consumer characteristics, business practices, product distribution and retailing, and import and export regulations." At project's end entrepreneurs who are participating along with trade association representatives and government representatives are required to have a deep level of comprehension concerning business practices in the United States along with a more advanced knowledge relating to location of market information and new business connections that supports successful product marketing in the United States".
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Trends in the Airline Industry, 2009.
A analysis on the trends in the airline industry and their effects.
925 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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This paper discusses the trends in the airline industry and their effects on the airline business. The author explains how rising fuel costs can lead to higher fees for extra baggage weight, elimination of fuel-inefficient planes and possibly reduced job benefits for airline personnel. The paper also analyzes how there will be a rise of irate travelers due to stricter security checks. The author also adds that the reduction of on-flight meals and entertainment to combat rising fuel costs will also add to customer dissatisfaction
Outline:
Trend 1: Rising Fuel Costs
Trend 2: More Irate Customers
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"Fuel costs can now consume 40 percent or more of airline carriers' revenue on many routes. To cope with heightened fuel costs, airlines have had to reduce their services and increase their fares. Flights to less high-demand cities are being eliminated, and flights are being packed with more passengers, to make up for the increased fuel costs. But ticket prices, although escalating, also remain relatively low compared to the past, because of the presence of competitive online Internet ticket vendors. Many airlines are still operating at a lost. There is a limit to what can be saved through packing more passengers into an aircraft."
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Yum Brands, Inc., 2009.
Presents the case study of fast-food conglomerate Yum Brands, Inc., which includes such brands as KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Long John Silver's.
3,590 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 100.95
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This paper presents a case study of Yum Brands, Inc., and explains that the study is structured around a number of topics such as the U.S. fast-food industry, multi-branding and franchising strategies, Yum Brands' international strategy and issues of risk assessment. The paper uses audit style analysis to make recommendations to continue to grow the Yum Brands business. In addition, the paper recommends coadaptation based upon multi-branding strategies, which offer consumers a larger menu base in a smaller area and are highly functional for brand recognition and franchise sales.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Assumptions
Situation Analysis/Internal Analysis
Business Goals
Current Strategy
SWOT Analysis
Stakeholder Expectations
Market/Industry Analysis
Macro-Environmental forces
Main Industry Forces
3 Main Competitors
Key Factors for Success
Options
Options to Reject
Options to Adopt
Recommendations
Action/Implementation Plan
Conclusion
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"Though healthy trends are not necessarily at the center of concerns in the international markets, what is of concern is the need to tailor offerings to culture, as acceptance of fast-food delivery and food offerings are often specific to culture. Some examples of this can be found in the Yum Brand Case Study as market expansion in certain areas, despite their overall ideal conditions might not do as well if the overall culture does not accept the delivery methods of fast food. For this reason it is essential that full country and market analysis be done on each and every potential market."
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Internationalizing Family Business, 2009.
A research paper on the internationalization process associated with family businesses.
12,684 words (approx. 50.7 pages), 31 sources, APA, $ 242.95
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The paper explains that the dominance of globalization on the world's stage is forcing family businesses to strategically consider the internationalization process. The paper explores such issues as organizational culture, organizational behavior and managerial theory, corporate governance and the formulation of strategic global alliances. The paper then delivers a set of recommendations on how the family business can weather the distinctions of internationalization. The paper clarifies that the ultimate ambition of this study is to provide a path for survival for the family business, which can only be realized by the business competing in an internationalized context.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Research Rationale
Methodology
Definition of Key Terms
Findings
Organizational Behavior and Managerial Principles
Corporate Governance
International Partnership
Family Business Opportunities
Discussion
Conclusion and Recommendations
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"The process of globalization is one which is well underway, with global organizations and domestic forms of legislation giving way to free trade practices. The elimination of prior limitations on global interaction has caused the mass internationalization of companies from all over the world, which have pursued strategic aims in all corners of the globe. The family business, typically smaller and more centralized, is inherently less likely to experience internationalization, but the dominance of globalization on the world's stage if forcing some strategic consideration of this process."
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The Allocation Problem, 2009.
An examination of the issues related to allocation costs for informal decision making in an organization.
939 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper discusses issues and problems related to the allocation of costs for an organization. It fist describes an organization's three-step process of allocating costs and how this is carried out. The paper then discusses the significant impact that the allocation of costs has on informal decision making in an organization. It also looks at the impact of not allocating common costs for informal decision making.
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"Decision making in the organization is affected by the manner in which costs are allocated. The decision makers typically must answer to stakeholder groups. Those groups only see the financial statements. They evaluate the work of the decision makers based on those results. The decision makers will naturally make their decisions based on what makes them look most effective. So the manner in which costs are allocated will thus drive the decision makers, and their choices may not be best for the organization unless costs are allocated accurately. For example, suppose a manager is faced with a choice between two projects, both funded jointly by the organization and a branch of government. If Project A has an allocation formula that places 70% of costs on the organization and Project B has an allocation formula that places 50% of the costs on the organization, the manager will choose Project B. The lower cost base gives the manager a higher likelihood of success. If the reality is that the costs are closer to 50/50 in both cases, then the manager has not necessarily made the best decision for the organization, but rather the decision that will look best for himself."
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Employee Compliance, 2009.
A review of the ideal methods of obtaining compliance and co-operation from employees.
4,519 words (approx. 18.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 117.95
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This paper examines how managers gain compliance from their employees and how they get their employees to perform well. The paper discusses the compliance gaming theory, which states that leaders can effectively make use of informal communication strategies to motivate their employees, so that supervisors who encourage employees with positive feedback are most likely to achieve task compliance. The paper quotes various theories used to motivate employees and discusses the game theory, which is part of a group of theories often grouped together under the heading of rational choice theory. In addition, the paper explains that this theory may function either positively or normatively and may provide a contribution to predicting or explaining the behavior of an individual and may result in offering advice to an individual concerning what choice should be made.
Outline:
Introduction
Summary & Conclusion
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"The work of Kellerman and Cole (1994) entitled: "Classifying Compliance Gaming Messages: Taxonomic Disorder and Strategic Confusion" states that the compliance gaming strategies includes the method of the 'actor takes responsibility' in attempting to gain compliance of others to assist them through offering to do it themselves as a method of getting them to do what is wanted. Another method is referred to as 'altercasting' and is a negative form of attempting to gain compliance of others by noting that only a "bad person would not do what is wanted" intimating that the individual who will not comply is one with negative qualities."
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The Consumer is King, 2009.
Examines changes in consumer behavior, attitudes, and
perceptions over time.
3,516 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 98.95
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This research paper attempts to identify those factors that affect the attitudes and perceptions of consumers and which influence consumers and either reaffirm or alternatively change their mind about products and services. Toward this end, an extensive review of literature in this subject area is conducted and reported in the study.
Outline:
Objectives of Study
Research Questions
Significance of Study
Methodology
Introduction
Literature Review
Findings and Conclusion
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"The country-of-origin is international marketing "is a particularly important influence on the development of consumer attitudes toward products and services." The labels that state where the product was made have been shown by extensive research since the 1970s to have a large influence on the perception of consumers. Darling reports a study conducted in 1975 for the purpose of evaluating the "...impact of the country of origin label on the attitudes of Finnish consumers toward the products of various economically or politically important countries. The chosen market for analysis was that of Finland due to its "neutral political stance and the importance and rapid growth of imported products in its economy."
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Employee Compensation, 2009.
Discusses employee compensation in Canada using a new store called The Fit Stop as an example.
1,365 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper explains that employee compensation is not only a basic requirement of a business but also a powerful motivational tool. The paper describes the way that remuneration activities are supervised and regulated by the Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada. The paper then relates and evaluates three available compensation systems from which the owner of The Fit Shop must choose. These systems are a basic pre-established payment per hour with no additional payments or remunerations, a basic pre-established payment per hour with a supplementary performances reward, or an incentive scheme similar to the basic rate schemes but with an incentive to stimulate performance.
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"The Fit Stop is a new store that will open and activate in the sporting industry selling fitness equipment to a wide variety of customers. The store will also offer complementary services, most often materialized in specialized assistance with the purchase of the most suitable equipments that fit the unique needs of all customers, such as certain neck or back pains. The specialized consultancy will come from a physiotherapist and a bachelor in kinesiology and the idea came to founder Susan Superfit while she herself was suffering from pains related to sporting activities and when she would have needed such assistance."
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Hospitality and Tourism Dynamics of Online Travel Agencies, 2009.
A look at the dynamics of online travel agencies, in particular Travelocity.
3,330 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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This paper presents a case study of the hospitality and tourism dynamics of online travel agencies in general, and the company Travelocity, a leading provider of consumer-direct travel services for leisure and business, in particular. The author has included in this paper a copy of Travelocity's Customer Bill of Rights.
Outline:
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Supply, Demand and Macroeconomic Factors
Online Travel Agencies
Travelocity
Current and Future Trends
Conclusions and Recommendations
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"Today, the travel and tourism industries have shaken off most of the adverse effects of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 to reassume a leading role in the global economy. In this environment, identifying how companies competing in this industry have managed to achieve success where others have failed represents a valuable and timely endeavor. To this end, this case study provides a critical evaluation of the strategies implemented by the online travel agency, Travelocity, in striving for sustainable competitive advantage. An analysis of the supply and demand factors and macroeconomic factors that affect the business is followed by a comparable assessment of contemporary issues that affect the company's supply and others affecting the demand for their products and services. An examination of changes that are affecting the company including the rise of the "ethical" consumer and the implications of national/international policies upon the activities of online travel agencies in general and Travelocity in particular is followed by a summary of the research, important findings and salient recommendations in the conclusion."
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Factors that Affect Career Choices, 2009.
A discussion of the different factors that affect how a person chooses a career and those that contribute to experiences at work.
1,876 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper discusses the diverse components that affect a person's experience with his/her respective job. It looks at the factors that affect choosing a particular career and how a person handles work stress. The paper also looks at the different factors that contribute to a person's decision-making ability and how he/she integrates different experiences in order to build his/her unique personality.
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"As those mentioned above, experience at work are affected by a person's age, gender, ethnicity, social class and by many others not mentioned. All of these affect one another. Life at work is characterized by diverse experiences, both negative and positive ones. And they all come together to build a well rounded person. Whether we let our age, gender or any other factor affect us negatively or positively will also depend on us. We could be flexible enough to accept the things we cannot change in ourselves, like our age, and work on those things we can still improve on, like our educational level."
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Securities Markets in Africa, 2009.
A research paper on the risks in the formation and management of securities of commercial banks in Zimbabwe.
2,514 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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The paper discusses the African securities markets which are, for the most part, 'primary' markets with only minimal secondary activity. The paper notes that while reforms in Africa have been ongoing for the last decade, there is still much to be done to provide the funding needed there and added to this is the difficulty in checking creditworthiness in rural areas. The paper also recommends that additional research should focus on understanding that supports and drivers might serve in maturing, growing and developing the securities market in Africa as well as on what might be done to simultaneously address the risks that are conceived as part of securities financing in the African securities exchange market.
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Abstract
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Methodology
Literature Review
Statistical Analysis
Data Collection Methods
Sampling
Results
Recommendation
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"The lack of long-term finance in Africa is said to be, in part "...a reflection of the long-term risks...and partly an endogenous response to the need for monitoring and recontracting." (The World Bank, 2007) It is however, stated that a requirement is "good governance of these funds...needs to be assured, and that it will be facilitated if there are active securities exchanges on which their investment can be priced." (The World Bank, 2007) The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank states that most African securities markets are: "...largely primary markets with relatively little secondary activity. Perhaps an over-elaborate model of regulation has been adopted for these markets (the modernist model over-reaching itself), effectively precluding small issuers, yet failing to achieve substantial liquidity for larger issuers." The work of Niekerk and Moreira entitled: "Regional Integration in Southern Africa" states the following features of financial systems in the Southern African Region".
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Kouzes-Posner Model of Leadership, 2009.
A critical analysis of the usefulness of James Kouzes and Barry Posner's leadership exam, the leadership practices inventory (LPI).
839 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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The paper looks at the conclusions drawn from Kouzes and Posner's data from their leadership exam and argues that the authors' process of data accumulation does not fully match their leadership practices inventory (LPI). The paper also contends that the insight offered by this model is fairly minimal. The paper suggests that the real value of the LPI may be that it focuses the exam taker's mind on what leadership means, but then points out that the test is no replacement for a more specific case study of leadership.
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"The Kouzes-Posner Model of Leadership is an attempt by the researchers James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner to quantify leadership according to a reliable survey instrument. To create their exam, later named the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) they decided to ask 'ordinary' people in enterprises, rather than industry leaders, thirty-eight open-ended questions about what these individuals considered stellar leadership experiences. The questions included: "Who initiated the project? How were you prepared for this experience? What special techniques and strategies did you use to get other people involved in the project? What did you learn about leadership from this experience?" ("About LPI--The methodology," 2002, LPI Online)."
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Advertisement Analysis - Wendy's, 2009.
An analysis of Wendy's television commercial for its new hamburger, the "Spicy Baconator."
1,105 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper offers an analysis of Wendy's advertisement for its latest hamburger offering, the "Spicy Baconator". The paper summarizes and describes the television commercial and discusses Wendy's corporate slogan: "It is way better than fast food". The author analyzes Wendy's choice of promoting the Baconator in view of the recent criticism that the fast food industry has come under fire recently for unhealthy food and lifestyles and discusses the terms of the associations created by the people, objects and context of the advertisement.
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"This may seem odd, given the monstrosity of the burger would seem to be part of its appeal. When asked if the advertisement would motivate them to purchase the Baconater, or the "Spicy Baconator," most friends and family members said that it did look like a 'heart attack on a bun.' However, some male friends did note that although they would not make it a regular order, they might consider ordering it 'once' just to see what it tasted like, for experience's sake. And perhaps that is the real appeal of such monster-burgers--people, even die-hard fast food consumers do not order them regularly, but the challenge of eating one occasionally lures many people in, which establishes the habit of going to fast food chains in general, for all sizes of burgers."
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Change Management, 2009.
This paper examines the ways in which organizations utilize change management.
1,823 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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The paper explains the seven values of the programmed approach to change management and the five principles of ADKAR (awareness, desire, knowledge, ability, reinforcement) approach and then discusses the pros and cons of the different approaches. The paper looks at the perspectives associated with different approaches and concludes that many organizations would benefit the most from a hybrid approach that allows for the addressing of needs that are specific to the organization overcoming the change.
Introduction
Mainstream Approaches to Change Management
For and Against Discussion Concerning the Mainstream Approaches to Change Management
Discussion on Critical Perspectives on Change Management Approaches
Summary/Conclusion
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"According to an article entitled "What is Change Manage?". Change management is defined as a "set of processes that is employed to ensure that significant changes are implemented in an orderly, controlled and systematic fashion to effect organizational change ("What is Change Management")." The article also asserts that one of the primary purposes of such a strategy is to assist employees in overcoming resistance to the changes that are occurring in the organization. Change management allows employees to understand the changes that are occurring and assist in making sure the change occurs in an orderly and accurate manner."
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