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Increasing Sales Revenues, 2008.
An analysis of strategies that can increase sales revenues.
1,458 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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The paper uses the current organic food sector, particularly organically grown fruits and vegetables, to illustrate the strategies that can be implemented in order to increase sales revenues. The paper describes the organic food industry, its product and market features, the price elasticity of organic foods and the effects of consumers' behavior. The paper then analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of different strategies, namely, increasing the price, reducing the cost, enlarging the customer palette and diversifying the product palette.
Outline:
Overview
Companies' state
Product Features
Market Features
Price Elasticity
Consumers' Behavior
Proposed strategies to increase revenue sales
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"The organic food industry is a relatively new industry that is focused on producing high quality and healthy fruits, vegetables and even other sorts of foods, such as, but not limited to yogurts and other dairy products. The companies operating in the agricultural sector stated their mission to improve the quality of life by presenting customers with the highest quality products while at the same time registering profits and growth."
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Aviation Administration, 2008.
An analysis of the management issues in three airport administrators in the United States.
4,679 words (approx. 18.7 pages), 25 sources, APA, $ 120.95
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The paper focuses on three representative airports, Maryland Aviation Administration, Savannah Airport Commission and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and their corporate portrayal, financial data, use of technology and other management issues. The paper shows how airport administration is a complex enterprise, but some facilities are managing the task better than others. The paper also looks at how customer service issues at some airports are being addressed in a timely fashion and technological innovations are being introduced as well that stand to improve both airport administration as well as the delivery of high-quality customer services.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Overview of Aviation Industry in the United States Today
Major Organizations
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"Like many industries, the aviation industry was rocked by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and with the rare exception of a few airlines such as Southwest, many carriers continue to struggle to survive today. Moreover, the same forces that are driving globalization are having a pronounced impact on domestic airport administrators as they attempt to manage their facilities while balancing the needs of increased security and demands for improved customer service. In this environment, identifying best practices represents a timely endeavor for those who would seek to better understand what works and what does not, which was the purpose of the instant study."
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Abbott Laboratories Stock Analysis, 2008.
A case study analysis of Abbott Laboratories' position in the pharmaceutical industry, and the extent of it's global operations.
2,404 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper provides an overview of Abbott Laboratories, a research-based, global pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets leading prescription medicines as well as many of the world's best known consumer healthcare products. The paper discusses the company's position in the industry, and the extent of it's global operations. It also analyzes the company's stock, with a risk and return and valuation analysis.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background of Abbott Laboratories & Operations
Competition Affecting Abbott's Stock Value
Risk & Return Analysis on Abbott Laboratories Stock
Summary of Financial Data
Du Pont Analysis of Abbott Laboratories
Valuation & CAPM Analysis
Summary of Analysis
Conclusion
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"Abbott's business practices and goals have set the pace for the company's extraordinary portfolio management practices, security of the day to day management of resources, research, and development. Abbott has successfully overcome the uncertainty in drug development and competitive pressures. Abbott's business practices continue to make Abbott a unique company and has assisted the company to maintain its' global stance in the world of pharmaceutical companies.
"Everything done at Abbott Laboratories is a reflection of the company's mission, a commitment to serving the total health-care continuum. Abbott's stock analysis concludes with the fact that competitive pressures call for an unprecedented in-depth analysis monitoring of the company stock's general risk exposure."
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Delivering Value at Sony, 2008.
An examination of marketing channel strategies used by Sony.
870 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses the importance of marketing as a crucial means of adding value to a company. It compares the various marketing channel strategies used at Sony and looks at the uses and advantages of each strategy. The paper concludes by offering recommendations regarding Sony's marketing strategies for the future, based on various channel strategies.
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"Sony has properly assessed the impact of technology on marketing distribution, as many products are available online throughout the world. These products are also advertised online, and the widespread touch of Internet advertising has paid off for the company. Sony has also demonstrated competence in distinguishing retailer and wholesaler marketing strategies in the global distribution of products. Industries are constantly changing, and Sony has focused on markets in less-developed areas. Research indicates that other growing countries, such as Latin American countries, are becoming more industrialized. Sony has also acted to motivate employees by including them on the management decisions, and instill values such as truthfulness, respect for individuals, and the stimulation of intellectual curiosity. Management in turn passes these values down through the products, workers, and financial success."
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Tricare, 2008.
An analysis of the military health management system known as Tricare.
1,384 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper analyzes Tricare, a health system and management activity that enables management and other key providers, especially those working in the military health system with a single source they can use, to gather and collect information on and provide information to health care providers and plans and participants. The paper looks at how this universal health management system is useful for health care practitioners in the military and in public or private practice to implement policies including those related to the administration of vaccines, provisions for dental services, changes in compensation for future fiscal periods and more. The Tricare program operates using contractors located throughout the world providing services including general healthcare services to active duty members and their families.
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"Like many healthcare services, the Department of Defense's plan, which is a worldwide health access program for service members working in uniform and their families, offers "managed care" options referred to as "prime service areas" which are healthcare entities located near military bases or service points allowing for ease of access for healthcare participants in the military and their families (TMA, 2007). Military personnel have the option of joining the TRICARE Prime system, the primary managed care plan offered by the U.S. Dept. of Defense. In doing so, much like any ordinary HMO, the member will have TRICARE Prime assign them a managed care officer or primary care manager (physician) who is responsible for referring participants when necessary to specialists working within the TRICARE system or network for care the primary specialist is not able to provide as a stand-alone service (TMA, 2007). "
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The American Car Industry, 2008.
This paper examines the pressures facing American automobile manufacturers to adapt to consumer and macroeconomic needs.
1,295 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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The paper discusses how the American automobile industry's position as international leader is highly threatened by the Japanese car manufacturers who use higher production technologies and focus on delivering products that better meet the macroeconomic demands. The paper explains how the current business world forces American car producers to focus their attention towards satisfying the growing needs and demands of customers and protecting the environment.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Product Improvements
Fuel Efficiency
Loyalty to the National Product
Conclusions
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"The contemporaneous world is characterized by a rapid pace of development in all sectors of life and business. In order to remain competitive, corporations have to be able to quickly adapt to the macroeconomic changes. The developments have such strong impacts upon companies that they can easily drive an international leader to bankruptcy and replace him with a better prepared and more adaptable competitor. This possibility threatens the American car industry who might soon get overthrown as international leader by their Asian competitors."
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Wal-Mart and the Death of Downtown, 2008.
This paper discusses the effects of 'big-box' developments, such as Wal-Mart, on the downtown and community life in cities.
2,304 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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The paper uses the cities of Guelph and Vermont to show how communities can combat the phenomenon of dying downtowns. The paper illustrates how cities must focus on a sustainable economic development strategy and must have a commitment from all sectors of the community with the city council. The paper also looks at Mexico as an example of the negative effects of a Mexican version of Wal-Mart on downtown.
Outline:
Introduction
Downtown Death Delayed By Design
Power of the People
Vermont Vs Big Box Construction
Mexico's Malingering Big Box
Londerville-A Synthesis of the Research
Summit Report-Waterloo-Guelph
Summary and Conclusion
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"In all cities and towns all over both the United States and Canada something is dying, or perhaps already dead and that something is downtown and cultural heritage being replaced by something generic and that comes in a big box - that something is 'Wal-Mart'. While Wal-Mart has brought lower prices to these communities, Wal-Mart has also brought decay, decline, and crime. These lower prices have come with a high price tag to communities and society as this work in writing intends to show."
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Bank Planning and Performance, 2008.
This paper explores the importance of strategic planning in a bank's performance.
1,798 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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The paper considers the major business trends that appear to have impacted how banks compete for customers and compete amongst themselves. The paper then focuses primarily on small banks' need for and exercise of strategic planning. The paper looks at four key areas that a smaller bank should focus on when formulating its strategic plans and details what needs to be included in the fundamental components of the strategic plan. The paper concludes by emphasizing that banks that employ strategic planning are more profitable than those that don't.
Outline:
Introduction
Strategic Planning Is More Important For Smaller Business
Banks Large and Small Need Strategic Planning
Where Can Strategic Planning Aid a Bank's Performance?
What Banks Need to Include in Their Strategic Planning
Conclusion
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"Banks have been more affected by economic changes than most other industries in the past 20 years. All the major business trends appear to have impacted how banks compete for customers and amongst themselves. These major trends include:1. Disintermediation due to Internet and other services taking some of banks' functions, such as check-writing, bill settlement, cash management and money transfers. This trend started relatively early in the PC and Internet era, but has accelerated in recent years as many non-bank institutions have taken on banking functions, from airlines and Wal-Mart issuing credit cards, to money transfer through PayPal or Western Union."
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The Star System in Hollywood, 2008.
This paper looks at the star system and its contribution to the development of Hollywood public relations and advertising strategies.
1,755 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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The writer of this essay explains that the Hollywood star system was developed prior to the 1920s, but perfected by the 1930s as a way to develop a studio 'brand,' and keep people coming to the cinema week after week. The writer notes that by finding, training, developing and promoting talent, Hollywood's studio moguls were able to control product and insure on-going success. In this article, the writer explores how the star system was created and how it contributed to Hollywood's enduring success. The writer discusses that this contrasts with European cinema, which tended to be far more personal, director-driven and less oriented to developing a 'brand,' other than for the specific director.
Outline:
Introduction
The Impact of the Star System on Film
Origins of the Star System
1920s: Rise of Star Power
1930s: Decade of Studio Power, Heyday of the Star System
Conclusion: The Breakdown of the Star System
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"The studios were able to weed out the independents through the above-named actions. They were helped by the environment and technology as well. Specifically, the coming of the 'talkies' in 1927 made it more expensive for studios to produce competitive films. This helped to weed out the less-competitive independent studios. Secondly, the Crash of 1929 and the subsequent Depression had a negative effect on weekly film attendance, making it more difficult for less widely-distributed or financially weaker films to survive. As a result, the studios were able to consolidate their movie-making and -distribution strategies, and to increase their bargaining power with their stars.
"There were monumental battles between the stars and their studio heads--but only where the stars felt that they could withhold their services and do real damage to their bosses."
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Insurance Services Offices, Inc., 2008.
A look at the organizational behavior at Insurance Services Offices (ISO), Inc.
754 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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The paper discusses the organizational behavior and culture of the ISO company as well as the company's communication, diversity and business ethics. The paper also examines how change management at ISO is administered.
Outline:
Organizational Behavior and Culture
Communication, Diversity, and Business Ethics
Change Management
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"ISO is a relatively large, publicly traded corporation based in Jersey City, New Jersey. It employs approximately 2,000 full-time employees including 1,800 at their Jersey City headquarters. The acronym represents Insurance Services Offices, but the company implemented a purposeful decision to de-emphasize its full registered name because it suggests a direct involvement with insurance or the sale of insurance (ISO, 2006)."
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Total Quality Management, 2008.
An examination of the importance of total quality management within the manufacturing, services and government sectors with case examples from each sector.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the importance of total quality management (TQM) within an organization and how customer service and delivery of quality products is essential to the survival of any organization. The paper discusses the relationship between TQM and various industry sectors and provides examples from companies within each sector. The paper looks at manufacturing, services and government.
Table of Contents:
Manufacturing
Service Industry
Government
Matrices
From the Paper
"According to many, implementing quality initiatives or programs like Total Quality Management or TQM are exceedingly difficult. One reason for this is the politics behind how governments work; often practices used to ensure quality go against the traditional methods or systems used by a public agency to operate successfully (Bacal, 2007). To overcome these obstacles, so the public is served in the best way possible, it is critical governments identify internal obstacles to their success, and then devise quality programs that are easily integrated into pre-existing systems within public entities (John, 2003). One such example is the federal government, which influences much local, state, regional and national governments. Because the role of the federal government is ultimately to provide for the people, it is critical customer satisfaction is realized within this agency, among the government's internal and its external customers (John, 2003). Internal customers include those working directly for or with the government, and external customers include the people affected by decisions made by the government and other top-level officials."
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The Microsoft Revolution, 2008.
This paper discusses Bill Gates' contribution to the development of the computer world.
2,121 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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The paper describes the beginnings of the personal computer, the Microsoft company and the Windows operating system. The paper discusses how Bill Gates' Microsoft brought applications into everyday life, encouraging individuals of all conditions to use the computer in their activities, whether at work or at home. The paper predicts that Microsoft will continue to shape the future of computers, even when Bill Gates steps down.
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"If one was to conceive a list of the most influential individuals in the 20th century, Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect at Microsoft, would surely be one of the people on the list. With software applications such as Microsoft Windows or MS - DOS, he managed to transform the computer industry from something open only to the few connoisseurs to a wide spread industry, available to all individuals, affordable and easy to use in every day life. His transformation of computer applications also increased the way these could be applied in different economic sectors and different areas, as well as in the individual homes."
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Order Management Systems and Sports Nutrition, 2008.
This paper looks at increasing distributed order management and enterprise resource planning systems performance in the sports nutrition industry, including recommendations for Europa Sports Products.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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In this paper, the writer first defines how distributed order management systems are progressing from being ERP centric and more customer-focused and demand-driven, and second, how these systems are making it possible for sports nutrition distributors to attain their selling, service and long-term growth objectives. The writer points out that for sports nutrition distributors in general and Europa Sports Products specifically, the need for synchronizing their 177 suppliers that provide just over 5,400 products, inventoried in 215,000 square feet of warehouse space spread across four geographic locations underscores the urgent need the company has for a reliable distributed order management system. The writer maintains that integrating with suppliers' Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, supply chain, order management, and forecasting systems is also critical to the success of Europa Sports Products. The business model of distribution is predicated on price, availability, accuracy of fulfillment and support programs for dealers and resellers. The growing importance of analytics as they relate to managing supply chains, order management, fulfillment and integration is also discussed. The paper includes charts and tables.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Summary of Research Findings
Recommendations to Europa Sports Products
Analysis of Distributed Order Management & ERP Systems Use Conclusions and Recommendations
References
Appendices
From the Paper
"Through the research completed it is clear that order management, ERP and supply chain systems are becoming increasingly reliant on each other and increasingly critical as the foundation of distribution-centric business models. This is especially true for sports nutrition distributors, where the need for achieving high inventory turns on their most popular and profitable products are critical. Optimizing inventory mix, increasing inventory turns and having the most popular products in stock require intensively higher levels of supply chain integration, in addition to distributed order management systems performance. What became clear from the research completed was that manually attempting to coordinate and optimize inventory across multiple locations was difficult if not impossible, and that distributed order management systems, when integrated to suppliers' supply chain management systems, made the processes much more cost- and time-efficient, and accurate as well."
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Airline Sky Miles, 2008.
An examination of the emergence of sky miles and their marketing mix and effects upon the airline industry.
2,317 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the airline sector, an industry sector which mirrors the increased emphasis on both employees as well as customers that is one of the biggest changes in conducting business today. The writer explains that air miles emerged as a promotion strategy aimed to attract more customers. However, they have evolved to the point of significantly influencing the airline industry and customer satisfaction at unforeseen levels, and their role has grown as they lead to increased customer demands and increased competition between airline companies. The writer concludes that sky miles now represent a selection criterion when choosing an airline company, and consequently force companies to continually develop, and thereby improve, the overall image of the airline industry.
Outline:
Abstract
Emergence of Airline Sky Miles
Marketing Mix
Product
Place
Price
Promotion
Effects upon the Airline Industry
Increased Customer Satisfaction
Increased Competition Among Airline Companies
Conclusions
From the Paper
"Sky miles are travel services offered by airline companies as a reward for previous purchase of the company's products or services. They are generally earned through payments with credit cards and they can be used for flights, car rentals, hotel rooms' rentals or for shopping from airport stores or other partners' stores. Air miles are easy to use, have numerous applications and can even be sold, donated or transferred. The costs of purchasing sky miles are generally reduced, but these vary with each issuer. The costs include the amount of dollars clients have to pay in order to earn a mile and the annual fees demanded by some issuers."
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Systems Thinking: Leadership and Change, 2008.
A discussion of the principles of systems thinking analysis and a review of Peter Senge's work, "The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of The Learning Organization."
3,044 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses systems thinking and how it may be differentiated from traditional analysis of an organization. The paper also discusses the basic principles behind systems thinking analysis. In addition, the paper reviews Peter Senge's work, "The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of The Learning Organization," in relation to systems thinking, leadership change and leadership in the learning organization.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Literature Review
Introduction
Reed (2006) - Understanding Systems (Parts & Whole)
Peter Senge - The Learning Organization
Senge: Five Basic Disciplines
Senge: Practices, Principles, and Essences
Senge: Three Conditions for Dialogue
Senge: Vision & Creative Tension
Senge: Laws of System Thinking
Summary of Literature Reviewed
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"Systems thinking was introduced by MIT professor Jay Forrester in 1956 and explained that systems thinking enables people to gain an understanding of social systems and how to improve them similar to the method used within principles of engineering, which is different from the traditional form of analysis. Traditional analysis has as its focus the separation of the individual pieces while systems thinking focuses instead, upon the system in its entirety and how each of the system parts interact with one another and within the system."
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