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Supply Chain Management, 2008.
An analysis of supply chain management within business-to-business online auction transactions.
823 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses management of the supply chain, which is the manufacturing process by which raw materials are acquired and delivered, shaped into the product and then delivered to stores. The paper specifically focuses on how supply chain management can be applied to business-to-business (B2B) transactions. It also looks at the online auction as a method of (B2B) transactions.
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"Automated procurement systems will be implemented more and more but will also require careful monitoring to assure that the promised benefits are delivered. Such systems save time and money and can be the best way to fulfill the needs of the supply chain over time. Companies that have used these systems properly to date have reduced costs and maintained the supply chain, while those that have failed could correct the error not be abandoning the project but by shaping it more carefully."
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Police Officers Stressors and Supervision, 2008.
A research analysis and comparison of police officers' internal stressors and their supervisors' perceptions of those stressors.
2,812 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 34 sources, APA, $ 83.95
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This paper studies and compares, through survey inquiries, police officers' perceived stressors and supervisors' perceptions of those stressors. The analysis of the data prioritizes officers' perceived internal stressors and then compares the rank order of these stressors from both an officer group and a supervisor group. The paper presents the research design and the conclusions of the study.
Table of Contents:
Outline
Background of the Problem
Purpose Statement
Research Questions
Hypothesis
Theoretical Framework
Scope of the Study
Limitations
Delimitations
Conclusion
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"An additional factor which must be considered is the stage of the career of any participant in the survey. A good deal of testing has been done concerning police applicants. Speilberger, Westberry, Grier and Greenfield (1981) studied only individuals who had left police departments, which in many instances marked the end of their police careers. The focus group survey will need to give due consideration to whether or not an individual officer's responses reflect the stage of the development of his or her own career, and the individual's perceived prospects for the future of his or her career."
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Bellevue Medical Center, New York, 2008.
An overview of Bellevue Medical Center, its services, its organizational structure, its nursing and its quality of care.
3,184 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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This paper provides an organizational critique of Bellevue Medical Center, New York. It describes the history and background of the establishment and how it has grown over the years. It describes Bellevue's teaching program for New York University's medical students and lists its emergency services. The paper also focuses on nursing, organizational structure, policies and programs, as well as quality of care issues at Bellevue.
Table of Contents:
Overview of the Organization
The Fourteen Forces of Magnetism
Leadership: Nursing, Organizational Structure, Policies and Programs
Quality of Care
Professional Development: Nurses as Teachers, Interdisciplinary Relationships and Professional Development
Synthesis of Assessment
Conclusion
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"Finally, because Bellevue has repeatedly demonstrated the willingness to listen to the concerns of nurses and institute policies that support their beliefs, the institution functions in a manner that values its staff. When workers in an organization understand that they are valued, workers desire to support the goals of the organization, creating a working system that is successful over the long term. At Bellevue Medical Center the system not only supports the individual, it supports all community groups and focuses on populations that would otherwise be incapable of receiving health care. For nurses that desire to make a significant difference in the lives of people, this incentive alone demonstrates a positive draw to the nursing professional that supports the reasons that many nurses entered the field in the first place."
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Bristol Myers Squibb Company, 2008.
An in-depth marketing audit of the Bristol Myers Squibb Company (BMSC).
2,486 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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The paper reveals that Bristol Myers Squibb Company's (BMSC) recent history can be summed up by its battle with Pfizer to gain control of the cardiovascular drug market. The paper provides an overview of Pfizer and offers a competitor profile matrix. The paper then discusses the industry rivalry and includes a SWOT analysis. The paper concludes that BMSC has developed a very integrated manufacturing and distribution network that has allowed it to capitalize on its brand image as a leading pharmaceutical company. The paper provides recommendations and includes an appendix detailing the company's background.
Outline:
The Competitive Environment
BMSC in the Marketplace
Conclusions & Recommendations
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"The degree of industry rivalry in the pharmaceutical industry is high and potentially debilitating even for the larger competitors. Proctor identifies five levels of competition that most enterprises face in today's hyper-competitive marketplace: direct, close, similar products, substitute products and indirect competition (2000, p.103). These levels of competition vector with Porter's five forces model of competition whereby he models the relationship in the marketplace between competitive forces that together form a core of rivalry that is measured in degrees of intensity (Proctor, 2000). For the pharmaceutical industry, the degree of intensity in competitive forces is extremely high because the risks at stake are considerable; often in the 100s of millions to the billions."
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Unilever's Project Shakti, 2008.
An evaluation of Unilever's new distribution network in India, Project Shakti.
1,227 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper looks at Unilever's Hindustan Lever Limited (HLL) brand's new distribution network throughout several Indian states, known as Project Shakti. The paper explains that Shakti relies on an informal distribution network modeled after a micro-finance enterprise structure. The paper analyzes the project's competitive issues, including its consumer marketing, product/service innovation, marketing strategy and target markets. The paper concludes with a recommendation of how to expand the Shakti project.
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Abstract
Competitive Issues
Conclusion and Recommendations
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"Unilever is one of the world's most recognized consumer product goods (CPG) companies with operations in every major region of the globe. In India, Unilever operates primarily under the Hindustan Lever Limited (HLL) brand and is India's largest CPG manufacturer and specifically within the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) segment of the industry with revenues of $2.43b in India. While successful in the India market, HLL and its parent corporation are not content because competitive pressures from both local and international brands are forcing HLL to squeeze margins while lowering prices. Unless HLL is able to further penetrate its existing markets in India as well as enter and expand new ones throughout the country, these ever shrinking margins will lead to a lack of profitability and negative revenues. In order to enter new markets within greater India and to reach the rural consumer which is a largely untapped market in India, HLL is developing a sort of grass roots sales and marketing (S&M) distribution network throughout several Indian states known as Project Shakti."
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Exide Corporation, 2008.
A business analysis of the Exide Corporation.
1,217 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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The paper discusses Exide Corporation, a lead-acid battery producer competing in the industrial and automotive market segments. The paper provides a SWOT analysis of the company, an analysis of the company on a functional and business level, an analysis on the corporate level and a five forces analysis. The paper discusses Exide's structural inefficiencies and recommends that the company shift all manufacturing and production to the Asia-Pacific Rim and sell off its North American and European manufacturing facilities.
Outline:
Abstract
Overview
SWOT Analysis
Functional and Business Level Analysis
Corporate Level Analysis
Five Force Analysis
Conclusion and Recommendation
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"Exide Corporation is in the lead-acid battery industry. Currently it reports $9m in losses based on more than $2.37b in total revenues (Hill, , C630). The company does not have a strong balance sheet and it is over-leveraged on the market. Exide maintains more than $1.3b in debt with a cost of $100m in annual interest payments and does not appear to be in a position to expand or engage in any sort of acquisition strategy. The company's industry is the lead-acid battery industry in which it produces lead-acid batteries in two divisions: industrial and automotive. The industrial lead-acid battery division consists of approximately 37% of the company's revenues with the automotive division accounting for the rest."
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Riba and Marx's Exploitation, 2008.
The paper examines the Islamic concept of riba and Marx's famous premise about the working class' exploitation by capitalist elites.
2,349 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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The paper explores the similarity between the idea of riba in Islamic law and Marx's belief that the working class is exploited by capitalist elites. The paper examines how Islamic banks inspired by Islamic law and theology differ substantively and procedurally from western banks. The paper looks at the merits of Islamic law and Marxism vis-a-vis their shared concern for less-fortunate individuals. The paper concludes that both schools of thought are exceptional at articulating the needs of poor and struggling persons, but that the Islamic school of thought appears to be the more prudent and practical.
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"To begin with, experts who study the Koran are generally agreed that the abolition of riba (interest) is an essential injunction of Islam. Specifically, Islamic orthodoxy holds that riba is the exploitation of the poor by the wealthy; it is, in short, an undue charge and an instance of income re-distribution, with those who need the money least siphoning it away from those who need it most. Proceeding onward, the Islamic revulsion towards interest or riba appears to lead to another innovation of Islamic economic practice: the adoption of profit-sharing in lieu of interest-bearing transactions."
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Management and its Four Functions, 2008.
An analysis of the four traditional roles of management within the context of operations management theory.
1,046 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses the four traditional roles of management - those of planning, controlling, leading and organizing. It examines these four managerial roles within the context of operations management theory. The paper then combines together these management topics and presents an overview of the managerial function within the context of corporate operations theory.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Managerial Functions
Operations Management Theory
Managerial Functions and Management
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"Coordinating (controlling). Coordinating ensures that results vector with the planned outcomes of activities undertaken within the other functional areas. Sims notes that this particular functional area of management involves a high degree of technical complexity and that managers are now required to either attain this skill level or hire for it (2002, p.11). Of course, the preference is to attain the technical skill-sets necessary to accomplish the functional responsibilities. Coordinating, or controlling as it is also referred to, involves some revisionist capacity since a manager must also recognize during the process of managing when plans and objectives need adjustment, change, or complete removal."
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Transformational Leadership in Nursing, 2008.
An analysis of the impact that the transformational leader can have on the nursing environment and on organizational commitment.
2,059 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper discusses the role of transformational leadership in response to change within the nursing profession. It describes the important impact that leadership can have both on the nursing environment and on organizational commitment. The paper suggests that the transformational leader should have the ability to transform the image of nursing and to resolve the nursing shortage by inspiring and motivating followers.
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"Transformational leadership is especially important at the present time since it inspires and supports nurse who work under heavy workloads and with numerous sources of stress. Because of transformational leadership, nurses realize that a new image and model of nursing is possible. Even under such strenuous conditions, the leader with inspirational motivation is able to energize the members of the organization (Beugre, 2006). This is possible because the transformational leader is able to impact on others' perceptions of themselves and also on their degree of trust and job satisfaction. The result is seen in a correlation between transformational leadership and organizational performance (Boerner, 2007)."
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The Mayborn Group, 2008.
This paper presents a financial performance analysis of The Mayborn Group, based in the U.K.
2,467 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the Mayborn Group, based in the United Kingdom, that is known in several countries by its products if not by name. The writer points out that since the Mayborn Group's inception it has designed and manufactured several products for household and baby care use. The writer then analyzes the group's financial performance. The writer notes that although the recent business climate has proven difficult the company has survived both reorganization and merger scenarios that has made it stronger, more competitive, and less reactive. The writer concludes that while the Mayborn Group has not always been viewed favorably by the financial markets, it has recently gained positive reviews from both investors and analysts alike due to its restructuring and acquisition strategies.
Outline:
Introduction
Ratio Analysis
Cash Flow
Operating Cost Structure
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Currently its strategy as listed in its 2005 annual report, the most recent annual report available, is to strengthen its consumer brand awareness and continue to be innovative in its product development. Both of its divisions: the Babycare Products Division and the Household Products Division have strong brand identity but also need to penetrate the global markets in order to meet growth objectives and satisfy shareholder demands for return on investment. An examination of Mayborn's financials, its five year history and three year ratio analysis that follows, indicates that Mayborn is growing in terms of both volume sales and revenue; however, 2003 to 2004 was a transition year for the company and the slight drop in its return on assets and equity indicate some difficulties with its restructuring during those years. Yet, while there were some decreases in revenue, margins, and returns for the last two available years, overall, the Mayborn Group is still on a growth trajectory, as its preliminary numbers for 2005 indicate."
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Raising Payroll for In-House Training, 2008.
This paper looks at a company in Canada and argues the importance of in-house training for the company's future.
1,737 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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In this article the writer discusses a unionized company that involves a range of blue, pink and white collar workers. The writer argues that instead of the usual .25 to 1% of payroll given for training, it is necessary to make a .75% increase. Members of the board of directors will understand this hope of the human mesources department when made aware of a few facts shaping the request. The writer notes that all the facts pertain to trends in Canadian industry and in the overall economy that have been in place for about one decade. The writer maintains that spending more on training means a win-win situation that can benefit the company for years to come. If it is possible to retain the workers needed for the future one can avoid the expense of looking for new help, later. The writer concludes that there will be new enthusiasm and curiosity as to what workers can improve or what they learn that they can do. All of these factors make it most desirable to devote some payroll funding now to in-house training.
Outline:
Introduction
Training in Canada
Labour Quality
In the Light of Other Investment
Last Remarks
References
From the Paper
"Only a fraction of employers give support for training. As we all know, many employers then complain when they cannot find the skilled labour they need when forced to search for new staff. Often, they must compete with various companies for the same skill sets. Also, they must do this during a crisis of business or need for high productivity. They end up spending far too much on the changed labour bill because they have not planned ahead. It is wiser to look at this kind of situation as a failure of forward planning, rather than as a blow received by a business. As board members will agree, private sector organizations often succeed by avoiding what might go wrong. Spending on training in the present makes sense, if one looks ahead and imagines a business failure, not due to a lack of orders, but due to inability to fill orders quickly. As business tends to 'move' very quickly in the economy of the day, a client is more apt to just go on to the next supplier that can produce what is needed by a given time."
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Leadership Style Change, 2008.
A case study analysis of the resistance that may be felt by managers to a change in organizational management style from a traditional control style to a team-based style and how the resistance can be overcome.
798 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper presents a case where the leader of a client organization decides to change the management style of the organization from a traditional one to a more team-oriented one. It discusses the resistance that may be felt towards the idea and how the resistance can be successfully overcome. It concludes by discussing the need for clear and thorough communication between the leader and the managers of the organization.
Table of Contents:
Situation
Resistance
Overcoming Resistance
From the Paper
"Many experts feel that the work team, while it has proven valuable and is being used more and more, is not spreading fast enough to make the fundamental changes in American business that are needed, and there is considerable resistance to the use of this method, notably from those tiers of managers who would be eliminated. Many managers do not want to allow participation on the part of workers because it entails sharing power with employees, and the low-level supervisors whose interests are often ignored in the move to this approach fight against it. Hoerr (1989) noted early that managers fearing hostile takeovers resist investing in human-capital programs such as the continual training that is needed to help workers improve their technical and social skills."
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Marketing Plan: Starland Daycare, 2008.
This is a marketing plan for the Starland Daycare, a start-up childcare services to be located in the Queens area of New York.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that Starland Daycare will offer a full-range of childcare services for infants and toddlers and after school care for older children. The author points out that the Queens area is a growth market with 50% of the population working adults. The paper reports that the SWOT analysis reveals that the market upside justifies this start-up and that marketing initiatives can overcome parent reservations regarding start-up childcare centers without an established reputation. The author concludes that the competitive analysis shows that the market currently has many childcare centers; however, the market demand has outpaced the industry's ability to meet this demand. The paper concludes that Starland Daycare has an excellent market entry opportunity provided it sites itself appropriately. The paper includes a chart showing a competitor profile matrix.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Situation Analysis
Service Overview
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Competitive Analysis
From the Paper
"The greatest threat in the childcare industry is the regulatory apparatus within which the industry's competitors must operate. There are federal and state guidelines and provisions that must be following as well as safety and health requirements of the local county and city offices which must be complied with. These regulations limit the number of children that a center can serve as well as the type of child in that the care and service arrangements for infants and toddlers are different than those for older children."
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Kudler Fine Foods, 2008.
This paper explores the legal aspects that affect Kudler Fine Foods and its operations.
1,668 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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The paper discusses Kudler's proposed expansion during which time some departments will not be operational. The paper explores some of the legal obligations Kudler has to take into consideration before it decides to close the relevant departments. The paper explores facets of contract law, product liability implications and employment law. The paper advises that the legal environment not be merely implied or be ad-hoc in nature, especially for a company like Kudler that has many activities that require a legal framework to be implemented within the organization.
Outline:
Introduction
Short-term Work Disruption: Kudler's Obligation to Workers
Contracting: Local Organic Growers and Kudler Fine Foods
Product Liability and Regulatory Implications for Kudler Fine Foods: Organic Produce Sales
Employment Law and Kudler Fine Foods: Issues to Consider When Hiring New Employees
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Kudler currently does not have a policy or system that utilizes contracts with suppliers. Kathy and her assistant tailor generic forms to specify agreements with current suppliers. Organic producers want to implement contracts, so that they can have some certainty regarding where their produce is sold. Kudler should consider the fact that a contract is a legally binding agreement between themselves and the local growers of organic growers; and should not be treated lightly (Barnes et al, 2003, p 222)."
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The Global Debt Crisis, 2008.
This paper discusses the the origins of the global debt crisis and its role in Nigeria.
2,490 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper argues that the global debt crisis represents a means by which the developed world reasserts its former colonial control over the newly-independent nations of the developing world. The author points out that, by loaning these countries money, often to serve the interests of corrupt local elites, debt accumulates to the point that these countries are barely able to meet their interest charges on the debt. The paper relates that Nigeria represents an example of what political scientists term a "rentier state". The author contends that, in Nigeria, an oil-rich country in Africa, its debt represents a means by which the natural resources and wealth of the developing world can be brought under the effective control of the developed world. The paper concludes that debt can be seen as an instrument of neo-colonial domination and control that continues into the 21st century.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Collapse of Colonialism and the Creation of the "Third World"
Developing World Debt Becomes Critical
The Debt Crisis in Nigeria: Internal and External Factors
Conclusion
From the Paper
"However, in all of these nations there existed the understandable desire to develop as quickly as possible. One of the easiest means to achieve this end was to borrow from lenders in the developed world to fund development schemes. The nations of what was termed the "Third World" borrowed heavily in the post-independence era, and when the nations of the developed world slowed down their economies in the 1980s to combat inflation this severely damaged the economies of Third World nations that depended upon commodity exports for foreign exchange. Without this revenue, they were often unable to meet their debt payments."
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