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The Acquisition of NBC by General Electric, 2002.
This paper discusses the question if the merger of General Electric and RCA, which included NBC, was in the best interest of the public.
1,255 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines the acquisition of RCA by General Electric and considers the effects of the acquisition on NBC and specifically the news organization at NBC. The author lists potential problems to NBC and then concludes that few of these came to pass. The author believes that the resources of GE may well have helped the company's news organization rather than hindered it and that the public interest as a whole has been compromised.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Background
Concerns for News Media
Analysis
Conclusion
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"When GE purchased RCA and by extension NBC, there was concern among news analysts that the integrity of the NBC news organization would be compromised. This concern arose from the many different businesses in which GE participates and the question as to whether NBC would be able to exercise the same investigative reporting techniques with these various businesses that it had when it was a relatively independent organization."
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The General Electric Company, 2005.
This paper reviews the history of the General Electric Company and analyzes its current financial status as of the first quarter of 2005.
3,820 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 104.95
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This paper examines the timeline of growth of General Electric from the year of its conception to the present day; in 2005, GE reorganized its 11 businesses into six industry-focused businesses: GE Infrastructure, GE Industrial, GE Commercial Financial Services, GE NBC Universal, GE Healthcare and GE Consumer Finance. The author analyzes the first quarter 2005 earnings in terms of changes in earnings per share of the organization, revenue and operating margins and factors underlying the financial performance of the major subsidiaries using GE's Annual Earnings, Quarter Earnings, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow statements. The paper relates that orders grew for major equipment and services, which bodes well for performance in the coming months; management expects 2Q revenue to be up 10%, with profit growth of 15%, implying an operating margin of 21.7%. Charts.
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Quick Facts
Top Competitors
Rankings
Key People
Growth -Present Day
Structure and Divisions
Financial Comparison and Forecasted Data 2003-2006
Annual Income Statement
Quarterly Income Statement
1st Quarter of 2005 Analysis
Earnings
Revenues
Cash
Quarter Highlights
Transportation
Energy
Consumer Finance
Commercial Finance
Healthcare
NBCU
Advanced Materials
Infrastructure
Insurance
Consumer and Industrial
Equipment and Other Services
Definitions
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"In 1876,Thomas Alva Edison, inventor of such groundbreaking technologies as the incandescent electric light bulb and jet engine, opened a new laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey. This new and better-equipped laboratory was the birthplace of his most famous invention- the incandescent electric lamp. By the year 1890 he had organized his various businesses into the Edison General Electric Company. However, with the expansion of its businesses it became increasingly clear that it was not feasible for the company to produce complete electrical installations relying solely on its own technology. Hence, in 1892, Edison General Electric Company merged with the Thomson-Houston Company (which was infact a conglomeration of many competitors of GE) and they combined to form the General Electric Company with its headquarters in Schenectady, New York, which became the largest electrical company in American industry."
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General Electric and Amersham, 2008.
A discussion of General Electric's acquisition of Amersham.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper takes a look at the acquisition of Amersham by General Electric Corporation. It points out that Amersham is a major competitor in the healthcare industry and the acquisition was completed in 2004. The review is taken from the perspective of Amersham, the target enterprise. The paper also discusses an article that reviews Sarbanes-Oxley legislation and its effect on technology enterprise business culture.
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Target Overview
Amersham's Perspective
Acquisition Outcome
Conference Activity
Sarbanes-Oxley & Its Implications
Effect on E-Commerce
Sarbanes-Oxley Measures
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"In the year prior to the completion of the acquisition of Amersham by GE, the company began to reassert itself within its market segments. To do this Amersham increased its research and development (R&D) expenditures by 18% and prepared to launch numerous new products in the two years following the acquisition (Amersham, 2004). This investment in future technologies and products is further evidence that Amersham not only viewed the combination of Amersham with GE as an overall positive but intended to capitalize on GE's wider market reach and accessibility to a greater variety of sub-markets. These moves indicate the company's executives were forward planning their corporate and business level strategies based on integration into GE Healthcare which is where Amersham would be situated. Additionally, because of efficiencies gained by being integrated into its new parent corporation, Amersham expected to be able to reduce its operating costs by as much as $100m without incurring substantial personnel layoffs and reductions (GE, 2004). These outcomes all affirm the astuteness of this acquisition and that Amersham itself recognized the strategic importance of combining with GE rather than competing directly against it which would have been unsustainable in the long-term."
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The Electric Chair, 2004.
An analysis of the social implications and humaneness of the electric chair.
2,241 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper asserts that, although more humane than the often inefficient hangings that caused death by strangulation, the electric chair is far from painless and instantaneous. In addition, the paper discusses several social implications of the implementation of the electric chair. To support these hypotheses, the means of execution prior to the electric chair are examined, as is the history of the electric chair itself.
Outline
Introduction
Means of Execution Prior to the Electric Chair
History of Electric Chair
Is the Electric Chair a More Humane Method of Execution?
Social Implications of the Electric Chair
Conclusion
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"Prior to 1890, most state laws allowed for capital punishment, typically by hanging. "Execution by hanging was a grim, hands-on business. (...) It took a strong stomach indeed to wrap a noose around the condemned man, then let him drop through a gallows trapdoor to choke and gasp and swing until he died" (Blackwell). Due to the inexperience and ignorance of many hangmen, hangings often produced horrifyingly slow, strangulations death, and grisly decapitations ("The History") as opposed to the quick, breaking of the neck that the process was supposed to incur."
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The Acquisition of France Telecom S.A and Orange Plc, 2002.
The merger and acquisition between two European Telecommunication companies
3,260 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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This report consist of six parts -
The first part briefly analyzes the market position of sample cross-border acquisition companies: France Telecom and Orange Plc and finds out their pre-acquisition industry aspect.
Second part determines the motives for merger and acquisition of these two companies. How synergy plays an important role in this stage.
Third part finds out the respective strategies each company adopted, how acquirer uses proper tactics to takeover other one and how the vulnerable company defenses its position. Within this, the report also presents the decision making that why the Board of Directors of the target company would accept the bid.
Fourth part reviews the possible methods that the companies could use to finance the merger or acquisition.
Fifth part analyzes the market share movement in terms of pre-merger, during merger, and post-merger. And also according to the chart to find out if the merger or acquisition benefits to shareholders.
Final part discusses the possible factors besides the market share movement that influence shareholder wealth. In some extent analyze if the merger or acquisition served to help the maximization of shareholder wealth.
Table of Contents
Executive summary
Introduction
An overview of the pre-merger market positions
Motives for the merger and acquisition
The defences and attack strategies
Financing methods of merger and acquisition
Share price analysis
Evaluation of merger and acquisition
Conclusion
Reference
Bibliography
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"Market power exists when the firm can sell its products over the existing competitive market price or when its manufacturing, distribution, and service costs are lower than competitors?. Michael A. H. Jeffrey S. H. R. Duane I. (P151, 2001) argued that the effectiveness of decisions made and actions taken result in the firm developing market power in terms of both revenues and costs. Market power is a product of the firms? size, the degree of sustainability of its current competitive advantages, and its ability to make decisions today that will yield new competitive advantages for tomorrow."
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Culture and Language Acquisition, 2008.
This paper examines how language acquisition can be improved by incorporating cultural acquisition into the curriculum.
1,263 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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The paper evaluates the literature on the subject of culture acquisition in the language classroom and its importance. The paper shows how a sociocultural perspective is crucial to the success of language acquisition efforts since learning styles have a cultural component. The paper concludes that encouraging cultural acquisition must stand as an important component in the language classroom.
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"Culture plays an important part in any educational setting, though its effects are particularly noticeable in the language classroom. Traditionally language acquisition is simply considered to be a matter of memorizing vocabulary and learning new grammatical structures. But language is much more complex than this, and true proficiency in a language requires a more sophisticated understanding of the underpinnings of the language being taught. In particular, research has repeatedly confirmed that language and culture and intricately linked with one another (Giambo et al., 2006). In order to become proficient in a new language, instructors must take into account cultural considerations when teaching to students of various cultural backgrounds."
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Electric Cars, 2008.
A review of the history of the electric car and why it is so important.
3,173 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper discusses the history of the electric car and why the electric car should become our first choice of vehicle to use. It describes the importance of the electric car in terms of global warming, rising gasoline prices and America's dependency on foreign oil. The paper then describes how the hybrid car works and why it is a good compromise between the combustion engine and the electric car. The paper presents the writer's personal reflections on the issues raised.
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"Global warming is all around us. Our glaciers are melting; there are more severe temperatures around the globe, not to mention natural disasters on a scale never seen before. There are several alternative sources of energy, from something as simple as harvesting the sun's energy, to something as complex as building a huge "exhaust system" out of our factories. The most damaging to our atmosphere is the combustion engine vehicle. Because we have the technology to make better cars, I made this the topic of my research paper. We, as a population, should do everything in our power to make sure that these dinosaurs of cars be put into extinction. They are literally killing our planet, and it is something that can be, and should be avoided. In the following paper, I will give facts to the testament of the electric car, and why it should be our new form of transportation."
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Second Language Acquisition (SLA) Theories, 2003.
A comparison of theories pertaining to second language acquisition (SLA).
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Second Language Acquisition is a field of inquiry that abounds in theories, while at the same time no single approach has adequately explained how language acquisition takes place. One reason for this might be that linguists interested in SLA have been trained in different disciplines, such as linguistics, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics and neurolinguistics. The paper explains that, naturally, they have approached SLA from very different perspectives and treat all the variables involved in the learning process differently. The situation appears to be very confusing and frustrating. All the present theories, hypotheses, and models are all preliminary work done toward the ultimate goal of a true theory. The paper shows that in this sense, the different approaches taken by linguists and researchers are never worthless. They have uncovered bits and pieces of the whole complexity of language acquisition. Hopefully, the continuing and combined efforts made by linguists and researchers will lead to the ultimate success of establishing the true theory in language acquisition as well as in SLA.
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"Linguistics is one of the newest fields of scientific inquiry. It was developed into an independent discipline of social science in the United Sates first ?as an offshoot of anthropology? in the first half of the twentieth century in an attempt to investigate into the disappearing American indigenous languages (Lakoff, 2000, p. 2-3). Traditionally, it has been concerned with the analysis of language, namely its phonology, morphology and syntax. Following this tradition, Norm Chomsky in the 1950s put forward his milestone transformational generative grammar (TGG), which assumed ?an ideal speaker-listener, in a completely homogeneous speech-community? unaffected by any external factors in his exploration of the Universal Grammar (UG), the general rules of language (Chomsky, 1965, p.3). This is basically an asocial or theoretical view in linguistic studies as opposed to the social view which claims knowing a language also means ?knowing how to use that language?(Wardhaugh, 2002, p.3) in social contexts. Adopting either or both of the two views, linguistics and researchers alike have postulated a multitude of theories, approaches, and models in the inquiry into the nature of language and language acquisition, which appear to be conflicting ones fighting against one another."
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The History of the Electric Guitar, 2004.
An introduction to the electric guitar and a look at its history.
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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of the electric guitar. Specifically, it discusses the history of the invention of the electric guitar and its primary inventor/developer, Les Paul. The paper also looks at what his contributions as a designer and as a musician were and how the technical developments in electric guitars and amplification have affected the evolution of rock music.
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"Guitars have existed in history for thousands of years. Related to lutes, (which had only two strings), most guitars had six strings, and were designed to be strummed or plucked. It was not until the 20th century that the acoustic, hollow-bodied guitar metamorphosized into the solid-body, electric model so known and loved today. Many people often credit Les Paul with designing the first viable electric guitar, but actually, many men contributed to the electric guitar's history and ultimate success."
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Lincoln Electric, 2005.
This paper looks at Lincoln Electric and its foray into Asia, focusing on strategy and implementation.
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The paper examines the case study of Lincoln Electric expanding into Indonesia and other Asian countries in the 1990s. Principally, the paper examines how Lincoln electric's compensation plan can be adopted in that country and why it failed in other international venues. Among other things, the paper explores the history of Lincoln Electric's compensation package and its response to economic challenges.
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"Upon becoming Lincoln's Electrics new CEO, Michael Gillespie was quickly absorbed in the task of establishing the company in several Asian countries. This paper will examine Lincoln Electric's efforts in the middle 1990s to expand Lincoln Electric's operations internationally in the face of some daunting obstacles. Among other items, this paper will examine Lincoln's history and incentive system, its troubles in the early 1990s, and its various remedies to those problems. Not least of all, this paper will examine what steps Lincoln's Electrics should take to ensure that success in Indonesia becomes a reality - and not an impossible dream. That being said, it is to a discussion of Lincoln's Electrics that that this paper now turns."
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The Electric and Magnetic Sense of Animals, 2002.
This paper explores the different magnetic and electric properties that some animals posses.
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This paper explores animals' abilities to sense electricity and magnetism and their ability to use these qualities as part of their sensory machinery. The author examines the type of electrical energy that certain animals release and provides examples.
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"Imagine what it would be like if you were able to sense electric and magnetic fields. You would be able predict when a bad lightning storm was coming and orient yourself in the right direction if you were lost in the woods. Although such abilities only exist in fantasy for humans, many animals? posses these abilities in real life. In this paper we will explore the fascinating ability of certain animals to use electricity and magnetism as part of their sensory machinery."
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Nike's Acquisition of Converse, 2003.
Examines why Nike's recent acquisition of Converse strengthens their competition against the likes of Reebok, Adidas, and Puma.
1,680 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This essay shows that Nike's acquisition of Converse increases Nike's competitiveness as they increase their overall market share through entering the 'retro'-style sports fashion market segment with an established brand, Converse, without damaging the positioning of Nike as an ultramodern technology sports brand. The paper explains that compared to Adidas, Reebok and Puma which may weaken their core positioning by their brand extension strategy, Nike will keep leadership in sports without leaving the 'retro' shoe market to their competitors.
1. Introduction
2. Why Does Nike's Recent Acquisition of Converse Strengthens its Competition?
2.1 Market Segmentation
2.2 Brand Strategy
3. Risks
4. Conclusion
5. Reference List
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"Nike is the largest sports goods manufacturer in the world. For reason of simplification this essay concentrates on the sports shoe market only. The word "Nike" is used for both, the "Nike company" as well as for the "Nike brand".
Nike, as market leader, is especially known for its ultramodern, technology driven sports shoes serving under its corporate brand "Nike" the various sports categories: e.g. "Nike Basketball, Nike Running, Nike Tennis, Nike Golf" (Nike.com, 2003) with the 'best for athletes' image. This strategy is underlined by Nike's top sport star endorsements such as Tiger Woods, Andre Agassi, James LeBron etc.
The main competitors in sports shoes as well as in the other sports goods categories of Nike are Adidas, Reebok and Puma.
Converse, a relatively small sports shoe manufacturer, however with a long, 90 years' tradition is particularly famous for its 'Chuck Taylor Allstar', the first basketball shoe ever."
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Childhood Language Acquisition, 2005.
Examines the current state of research in childhood language acquisition.
1,655 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper explores the psychological, linguistic and scientific elements involved in language acquisition. It explores the building blocks of language and the complex processes involved in learning a first language. The paper examines Celia Genishi's article "Young Children's Oral Language Development," Steven Parker's empirical study, "Language Acquisition" and Michael Gurian's book, "Boys and Girls Learn Differently". Each of these works addresses the issue of language and learning development in children and ultimately suggests different teaching methods, individualized approaches and the basic breakdown of learning language for the first time.
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"Steven Pinker, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology conducted an empirical study, titled "Language Acquisition" that closely examines different theories of learning that revolve around the acquisition of language. Pinker combines biology and psychology with teaching methods at home and in the classroom. Like Genishi, Pinker acknowledges that the English language is composed of simple structures and that these structures are one of the main components that help children learn their first language. However, Pinker is different than Genishi because he examines the question of success in the learning process. He explores what it takes for a child to succeed in the language acquisition process and why others cannot succeed (Pinker 2002)."
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Calpine vs. Pacific Gas & Electric, 2006.
A review and comparison of the Calpine independent power company and Pacific Gas and Electric.
2,185 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper discusses the Calpine Company, an independent power producer that was established in 2002, comparing it to the Pacific Gas and Electric company. The paper reviews these two companies from an organizational business perspective.
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Calpine
Pacific Gas and Electric
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"In order to develop its business and manage the risk, the company has extended its activities, providing also commodity investment optimization, gas aggregation and arbitrage, logistics and settlement, risk management and energy management consulting. This creases the basis for more profit but also increases the costs related to the staff know how, to provide the appropriate infrastructure and all the cost incurred to the development of new projects (marketing plans, management administration, new logistics, etc). This may be a partially explanation of the overall increase in revenues of 4% (9.2 billion dollars) for the fiscal year 2005. To sustain that fragile figure of the revenue for the year 2005, it can be added that the energy market is a stable and a constant one, with a little increase of the market share during the time (the rate of the consumption is almost constant and it is not very easy to be influenced). "
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Language Acquisition, 2002.
A discussion of two competing approaches on the theory of language acquisition.
2,816 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper examines the fierce debate between the rationalist and the empiricist theorists on the issue of language acquisition which has captured the imagination of the linguistic world for decades. It looks at how although the rationalists? concept of specific language mechanisms in the brain has prevailed for many years, new research by connectionist theorists has tilted the balance towards the empiricists? approach. It provides a detailed comparative analysis of these two competing approaches and explores their application in children?s discourse to assess their validity. It also discusses the work by the connectionist theorists and the implications on the future of linguistic research in the area of first language acquisition.
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"In Chomsky?s (1972) original conception, the mind of children is analogized to a black box called the ?Language Acquisition Device? (LAD). This box contains all linguistic principles that do not derive from the interaction with the environment. In Chomsky?s (1981) ?Principles-and-Parameters Theory? and his subsequent work, his version of how children utilize their linguistic knowledge to acquire language in their specific environments is presented. Before their interaction with the environment, children possess an ?universal grammar.? With exposure to specific linguistic environments, all children need to do is to set the switches on certain parameters that correspond to their language (in Hirsh-Pasek & Golinkoff, 1996, pp. 31-2)."
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