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Leadership and Management, 2008.
An in-depth study of the roles of leadership and management in the business world and how they interact with one another.
3,234 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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The paper discusses the nature of business management as an applied science and states that business management is limited to one component of the economic system, namely the individual organization. The profitable performance of a business is dependent on attaining pre-designed objectives and to make its services as productive and efficient as possible. The paper continues and discusses the roles of leadership and management and concludes that the interaction between the concept of management and that of leadership should not obscure or neglect their intrinsic differences.
Outline:
Introduction
Different approaches to the terms Leadership and Management
Management
Leadership and Management
Beyond the Leadership Management Dualism
Conclusion
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"This view would seem to imply that management and leadership are two different things. While the point that Dubin makes is valid, yet it must also be acknowledged that in today's dynamic and complex environment, management in the more traditional sense of delegation, ordering and organization may not be sufficient to deal with the many elements of modern business and organizational demands. In other words, one perspective in this debate would see the conflation and reduction of the two terms as theoretically incorrect, and that in a more practical sense these two terms coexist and that leadership has become in many instances a necessary and intrinsic component of managing."
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Perception and Decision-Making, 2008.
This paper looks at how perception impacts our daily lives; specifically looking at the selecting, organizing and interpreting of sensory inputs in the business environment.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses the process and the organization of perception as extremely important in any decision-making endeavor. Specifically, the paper looks at the differences in perception on individuals' understanding of reality and how this affects the decision-making process within the business environment where there are numerous variables. In other words, perception takes place when the individual selects, organizes and interprets the various sensory inputs or impressions that he or she encounters. Furthermore, this paper looks at what happens when there are perceptual errors in decision-making within the business sphere.
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"However, perceptions may not always be correct. They may be biased or simply based on flawed or false information and data. This is a central issue that the business leader or manager has to be aware of. Therefore, it follows that a fundamental issue in the relationship between perception and business decisions is that clear and accurate perceptions are essential for correct and effective decisions in any business concern.
"While the above statement is the ideal that should be achieved, in reality the issue of perception poses a number of problems for the business manager and for anyone making decisions in the business world. Managers and leader in business have to be aware of the quality of the information that they base their decisions on and in other factors that can negatively affect the perceptions that lead to decision making. For example, the biases and prejudices that may be a part of the perception process have to be 'filtered out' of the decision - making in order for the decisions to be as accurate and effective as possible."
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Financial Implications to Global Defense Companies, 2008.
This paper provides an analysis of the financial implications of a cutback in defense spending on global defense companies.
6,405 words (approx. 25.6 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 148.95
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This research paper attempts to determine what will happen to the employees of companies such as NGC if the U.S. government deems it necessary to reduce current spending amounts on military systems. To this end, this study considers the research and development (R&D) options for companies such as NGC, specifically, which options will be most beneficial to the employees and the general public of the U.S. Moreover, this paper looks at whether the U.S. can remain a superpower in order to protect its people from terrorism, while reducing its military expenses.
Outline:
Chapter One: Introduction
Context of the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Research Design and Methodology
Organization of the Study
Chapter Two: What are the Research and Development (R&D) Options for Companies such as NGC?
Chapter Three:What options will be most beneficial to the employees and the general public of the U.S.?
Chapter Four: Can the U.S. Remain a Superpower and Protect Its People from Terrorism while Reducing Its Military?
Conclusion
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"In recent years, many pundits have been heard lamenting the loss of the 'good old days of Communism,' when America's enemies were well demarked and neatly contained in known geographic areas. By sharp contrast, today, the terrorist threats arrayed against the United States and its interests at home and abroad are dramatically different than years past, and even the most enthusiastic weapons systems advocates would likely be reluctant to suggest that such innovations would prove effective against these increasingly nebulous threats to America's security. In spite of the growing need for more sophisticated weapons and communications systems on the battlefield, some analysts suggest that the Department of Defense has failed to continue the pace of modernization projects that was historically maintained during the Cold War. One author emphasizes that, "It would be wrong to say U.S. forces have reached the point where they are forced to use obsolete weapons and equipment. On the other hand, according to the department, the need to step up modernization funding is growing with each passing year" (Brasher, 2000, p. 203). This is not to say, of course, that the new types and levels of threats have been ignored, but rather that defense spending is not being used to its maximum advantage today, but the policymakers are trying."
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Problems Plaguing Hospitals, 2008.
A report on the internal and external factors that have been plaguing a hospital.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper presents a report on problems that have been plaguing a specific hospital and then presents possible solutions to these problems. The paper begins by discussing the problems the hospital has with admissions, room design, and medical surveillance. The paper then proposes three best practices concerning admissions, room design, and medical surveillance and concludes with suggestions for implementing these proposals.
Outline:
Introduction
Purpose of the Report
Admissions
Medical Surveillance
Feasible Course of Actions & Outcomes
Implementation Process
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"Doctors and nurses have been faced with an increased workload that is not being equally dispersed and employees are being asked to work without overtime pay. Added to this is the fact that the hospital is seriously understaffed with only five general practioners and ten nurses to 'man' three floors."
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Unethical Behavior in the Workplace, 2008.
An analysis of the ramifications of unethical behavior in the workplace.
766 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper analyzes the ramifications of unethical behavior in the workplace, as well as how ethics function at a practical level within work environments. The paper concludes that unethical behavior is extremely unproductive for the greater good, since it distorts economic productivity and decreases the morale of the organization. It suggests that there is a great need for ethics to be instituted within policy initiatives.
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Thesis Statement
Conclusion
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"The premise of unethical behavior in the workplace is a foundation for disaster, as the greed of a few persons in high positions can devastate the rest of the company or business by deviant actions. When there are no guidelines for behavior and conduct then chaos becomes the mainstay for all personnel to act selfishly. If the greater good is not kept in tact, then people like Martha Stewart would certainly dissolve the moral fiber of the American economy. Also, the positive growth of feminist ethics in the workplace is helping to reduce sexual harassment and the glass ceiling policies of patriarchal business. This is one example of how business ethics are a practical and extremely useful set of rules for policies that will increase economic productivity and help morale boost unity in the workplace."
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"Why CEOs Fail", 2008.
A book review of "Why CEOs Fail: The 11 Behaviors that can Derail your Climb to the Top - and How to Manage Them" by David L. Dotlich and Peter C. Cairo.
733 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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The paper examines "Why CEOs Fail", which outlines key behaviors that can derail a leader's success, how to identify these behaviors in oneself and advice on how to manage them. The paper relates that the book is concise and well-written and the individual chapters dealing with each behavior make it a quick source for consultation for the business person with little time to spare.
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"The authors' starting point for this book was their observation that more and more CEO's are failing. Indeed, Dotlich and Cairo point out that CEOs have left the lists of "most admired" and ended up on the lists of those "least trusted" (Dotlich and Cairo, dust jacket). This is because many CEOs reach admirable heights in their careers, only to quickly crash and burn - often generating spectacular publicity as they do so. Obviously, no one wants this in their future, and Dotlich and Cairo show how to avoid it. Their advice is also pertinent to those below the level of CEO, but who are nevertheless in leadership positions."
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Branding for the Wine and Luxury Markets, 2008.
This is a research paper about the development of a luxury wine brand and how to manage and execute the branding strategy.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper discusses factors involved in creating and marketing luxury brands of wine. It discusses traditional and new strategies with regard to how to meet the demands of the "luxury consumer." The report is focused on the branding of luxury wines but uses examples of branding from other products to make its case.
Outline:
Background
Rationale
Scope of research
Validity and reliability
Market overview
Marketing management and design
Research objectives
Methodology
Research design
Research schedule
Resource requirements
12. Works cited
13. Bibliography
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"Many new and novel methods of branding that have not been traditionally embraced by the wine industry, such as developing more assertive and descriptive names, has been one recent strategy on the part of wine marketers and this is an example of a strategy that luxury wine marketers can adopt (Clark pars.2-9). These and other strategies are the focus of this research project and are explored more fully in the overview of the related literature in later sections of this proposal."
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El Pollo Loco Market Analysis: Warwick Rhode Island, 2008.
An analysis as to the viability of a fast food outlet on Warwick Rhode Island.
780 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper discusses the fast food industry in the USA in general and presents a market analysis of El Pollo Loco - an outlet specializing in flame grilled chicken -on Warwick Rhode Island. It present various strategies as to how to expand the business, concluding that El Pollo Loco can continue to expand into the New England area while reducing costs.
Outline:
Industry Overview
Target Market
Table 1: Warwick Population
Table 2: Warwick Economic Characteristics
Location
Competitive Strategy
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"Finally, trends in the fast food industry and certainly in the US population as a whole reveal an ideal market opportunity for a fast food competitor with El Pollo Loco's format. El Pollo Loco specializes in a flame grilled chicken format with an assortment of healthy and fresh side dishes such as salads and soups ("Overview"). This makes its particular health conscious format ideal in the current market. The fast food industry has received substantial criticism over the past several years regarding its unhealthy characteristics and links to childhood obesity (Case pars.1-7). El Pollo Loco's menu choices and core ingredient are healthy and low fat in character giving the company a distinct marketing advantage to expand into the New England area and particularly into the city of Warwick."
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Marketing Communications, 2008.
A look at the challenges facing a marketing communications company.
929 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper describes the challenges faced by Kana Communications, a market leader in the software communications industry. Specifically, the paper sets out the problems that are present and suggests ways to overcome them. The author of the paper has also included graphs to illustrate the material.
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Statement of Problem
Implementation Strategy
Results
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"In wake of the issues that Kana identified, the implementation strategy was divided among the executives - the VP of Business Development thinks that a more independent distribution structure is more efficient for Kana and would be better suited to the market's changing needs if implemented, while the VP of Kana Online wants to implement a demand structure that is has tighter controls and takes more advantage of the market leader position of the firm.
"Kana's growth was initially driven by its software development innovations that provided direct communications between companies and their customers. Other product line innovations have also been grounded in the Kana's software development that was aided by acquisitions of key competitors or firms that could help Kana launch a particular innovation."
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Global Marketing Management Controls, 2008.
An analysis of global marketing management controls and how they are utilized by companies.
4,439 words (approx. 17.8 pages), 22 sources, MLA, $ 116.95
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This paper provides a comprehensive review of measures of marketing performance and country potential. The analysis uses a global marketing framework to analyze different types of global marketing control systems that are utilized by companies. The paper focuses primarily on how companies measure subsidiary marketing performance and also provides a complete overview of the different methodological approaches to measuring country potential. In addition, the paper provides a general guide for the strengths and weaknesses of the approaches.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Global Marketing Management Controls: What Are Global Marketing Management Controls?
Global Marketing Management Controls Strategies: Techniques FOR Measuring Subsidiary
Marketing Performance
Subsidiary Performance and Marketing Activities: Understanding the Global Marketing Mix
Evaluating Country Potential: Environmental/Situational Analysis
Effectiveness of Marketing Measures
Tools and Techniques of Country Analysis Techniques
Conclusion
Appendix
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"The interesting phenomenon is how countries are using these strategies either from a marketing perspective to achieve economic goals, or for public policy uses to bolster political influence. Global marketing management controls is no longer simply a formulated plan for 'private companies' to follow, if they wish to market their products or brands internationally. Global marketing management controls strategies are an important branch of business administration; however it is becoming increasingly a country analysis tool that is becoming very popular based on the number of examples given above and the relative success of this new use."
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IKEA Case Analysis, 2008.
This paper analyses IKEA's ongoing struggle to prevent its suppliers from using child labor and discusses recommendations for positive change.
1,683 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper is an analysis of IKEA's struggle with suppliers to prevent child labor. The first child labor accusations directed at IKEA came in 1994, however, although IKEA has designed a code of conduct, internal controls, and third-party audits as a way to abolish child labor in its supply chain, this paper states that IKEA's suppliers are still employing child workers. Specifically, the paper discusses Venkat Industries' recent failed audit in which it violated occupational safety measures, mandated overtime, and was using child labor. Furthermore, the paper asserts that Kaisa Mattson, the head of compliance in south Asia, is faced with the decision as to whether or not to terminate Venkat Industries. Either decision carries new issues for IKEA involving its profitability, reputation, and whether it should continue its efforts to manage child labor, which this paper also goes on to discuss.
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Economic Factors
Non Economic Factors
Alternatives
Recommendations
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"IKEA also faces the dilemma that its code of conduct clearly states that child labor will not be tolerated. Other suppliers have been terminated for substantiated cases of child labor in the past, and being more lenient with Venkat shows that the IWAY Code of Conduct doesn't apply for every company. Terminating the working relationship with Venkat Industries gives a strong message to IKEA's other suppliers: if it will terminate a major supplier on grounds of child labor, no companies are safe.
"IKEA has an internal standard it must uphold to sustain its reputation with employees and suppliers. Job 9 and the IWAY have been clearly described to employees and suppliers. These are objectives the company with which needs to remain consistent. Still, the education of employees and the public is also needed to ensure they understand IKEA's strong hand in eliminating child labor. The IWAY has led IKEA towards its current involvement in the fight against child labor, which therefore puts IKEA in a position to terminate Venkat Industries."
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Nursing Leadership Analysis, 2008.
An analysis of the nurse leader's role in the nursing profession.
1,496 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper examines how nurses, as leaders of their profession, are responsible for shaping the future of the nursing profession as a whole in accordance with societal needs and in conformity with law. The paper explains that as time passes and the professional identity of nursing and leaders becomes more prominent, especially in the face of sweeping health care changes, the issues pertaining to role development and goal-setting will eventually be addressed adequately. The paper then looks at how, in practice, it is the nurses who play a large part in formulating and implementing patient care plans, evaluating their outcomes and continuously improving the quality of care. The paper concludes that the nurse leader's expanded role as researcher, planner, policy-maker, educator, leader and collaborator testify to the greater ethical responsibilities nurses share towards patients, colleagues and the populations they affect through their decisions.
Outline:
Introduction
Impact of Formal and Informal Power within the Organization
Personal Leadership Style
Leadership Challenges
Leadership Analysis
Conclusion
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"The impact of formal power within this organization is unique in that a military component is prominent. Informal power, on the other hand, is less prominent. As a formal power structure, the military hierarchy is prominent but not as rigid as in combat (line) settings in that seniority (i.e. rank) can override decisions irrespective of health profession affiliation. Nonetheless, the military hierarchy is still respected. While this is usually not the case with respect to clinical decisions (as expert power is still respected between disciplines), administrative decision making is different. Regardless of the assignment duration of senior ranking officers, their decisions are followed."
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Implementation of ISO 14000, 2008.
An analysis of an environmental management system (EMS) framework and how this could be integrated within the overall structure of an organization that wanted to implement the ISO standards.
2,575 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper outlines how ISO 14000 could be integrated and become embedded within the strategic development of a firm to increase efficiency. The paper also analyzes (EMS) frameworks and how this could be integrated within the overall structure of an organization that wanted to implement the ISO standards. In addition, the paper outlines some intrinsic benefits a firm received from ISO 14000 and how it affected operations within the entity.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Implementation Process for ISO 14000
ISO 14001: Overview of the Implementation Process
Interaction between Organizational Structure and ISO 14000
Organizational Benefits of Implementing EMS
Internal Benefits Of Implementing ISO 14000
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"Understanding and integrating the organizational structure with the company objectives concerning environmental issues is the key to effective management; the role of the EMS and the aims is the best example of how pivotal environmental issues and the operations of a firm are. This paper has tried to explore the idea behind ISO 14000, and how organizations can achieve it. The issues presented, highlight the fact an EMS has to be formally integrated within the strategic plans of the organization a culture that embraces these plans and finding innovative ways of motivating and communicating objectives to employees and other stakeholders which will not negate the appropriate organizational structure."
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The United States Automotive Industry, 2008.
An analysis of the American automobile industry.
1,634 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper identifies the necessary economic model that explains and analyzes the U.S. automotive industry. The paper focuses on the long-run and short-run profit maximization point, elasticity measures and how changes in price affect total revenue. The paper then explains the demand equation within the US automotive industry. The paper points out that it is clear that the US automotive industry is expansive and economic theory can be applied to the market to understand, demand, supply, profit maximization, and elasticity of demand. In conclusion, the paper shows that after a comprehensive analysis of this industry, a very comprehensive understanding of the factors that affect demand within the automotive industry via a multivariate framework is seen.
Outline:
Market Structure for the US Automotive Industry
Demand Function: US Automotive Industry
Macroeconomic Variables And the US Automotive Industry
Understanding Price Elasticity in the US Automotive Industry
Profit Maximizing Output and Price within the US Automotive Industry
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"The law of demand states that as price increases, the quantity demanded increases, and the converse holds true. Therefore as the price of Toyotas increase, there is the expectation that the quantity demanded for Toyotas will decrease, while as the price of Toyotas decrease, then the quantity demanded increases (same for the GM model). If this model was estimated, based on the law of demand, b1 should be negative."
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Cultural Management - Culture Cannot Be Managed, 2008.
The paper discusses the question of if and how culture can be managed in a business environment.
1,928 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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In this paper, the validity of the belief that in a business setting culture cannot be managed is critically analyzed and arguments are made both for and against the statement. The paper also presents examples that suggest that organizational culture does play a very important role in the success of the organization. However, these same examples also serve to reinforce a contention about the inability of corporate culture or management to undergo change.
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"It must be acknowledged that the assertion - "Culture cannot be managed" - would likely meet with some degree of skepticism from organizational management students as well as corporate professionals. However, it may be argued that there is some validity to the perspective on the relationship between management and organizational culture that is manifest in this assertion. Consider, for example, the case of software giant J.D. Edwards. The corporation's CEO and chairman, C. Edward McVaney, contends that the success of a business often has very little to do with its management and senior executives who - as is commonplace in corporate culture - often come and go with minimal impact upon the organization itself. It is McVaney's view that the success of an organization is based upon its culture, which is usually invulnerable to change by management or business leaders. In McVaney's words: "95% of the time, the leaders and management of a business do not lead and manage that business" (Jesitus 16)."
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