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William Wyler's Film "Ben-Hur", 2005.
This paper discusses the many elements that made William Wyler's 1959 film "Ben-Hur" a classical example of the big budget, larger studio productions of the late fifties.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper explains that the conservative classical ensemble music in the film "Ben-Hur" emphasizes the emotion in the film and highlights the scale and grandiosity of both the motion picture and the Biblical story. The author points out that the movie's camerawork shows the big-budget epic tradition of pioneering new camera technology as an important facet of this movie, in this film, a process known as "MGM Camera 65", a 70mm anamorphic print at an aspect ratio of 2.76:1, considered to be one of the widest prints ever made, having a width of almost three times its height. The paper relates the skill of director Wyler to balance the many different elements of the film--the themes of religiosity, the historical accuracy right and the dramatic tension of the plot--without being over-analyzed or pompous.
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Music
Cinematography
Camera Work/Editing
Actors
Directors
Script
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"The advanced nature of the cinematography of Ben-Hur is another aspect of the film that shows it to be a big-budget epic film, but unlike some of the other mentioned areas of moviemaking that have changed more over time and become less strictly representative of convention since the fifties, advanced and expensive cinematography is still an area of moviemaking that is closely associated with the big-budget epic film, even in movies that are not necessarily straight action pictures. The cinematography in "Ben-Hur" is no exception to this general rule, as many other areas of movie making represented by this film are also stridently conventional. Bigger, better, and faster seems to be the
rule of thumb for this sort of film when approached from the area of cinematography, whatever the time-period. Although the cinematographers of Ben-Hur did not have the advanced effects available today through CGI and computer aided design, this in a way
makes their efforts even more impressive when seen through the perspective of hindsight."
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"Ben-Hur" ( William Wyler ), 1999.
Examines 1959 film's plot, characters, personal, material & religious conflicts, theme and metaphor.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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"The film Ben-Hur (1959), directed by William Wyler, is the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a wealthy Jew, and his rivalry with his boyhood friend Messala, a Roman. But the movie also has a subtitle, which is "A Story of the Christ," and it combines the story of Jesus Christ with the story of Ben-Hur. Very little is shown of Jesus, but the film opens with his birth and then switches to a time 26 years later when Messala returns to Judea to be second in command to the Roman governor. The conflict between the two friends revolves around whether Ben-Hur will help Messala and persuade the Jews that they should not revolt against the Roman emperor. Ben-Hur refuses to do this and says that his people will be free again.
An accident occurs and Messala, knowing he is wrong, allows Ben-Hur and his mother and sister to be convicted of trying to.."
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Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc., 2005.
A look at the origins, development, and evolution of the famous ice cream company, Ben & Jerry's.
9,154 words (approx. 36.6 pages), 41 sources, APA, $ 189.95
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This paper describes the beginnings of the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream company, its mission statement, the takeover of the company by Unilever, the "caring capitalism" approach to business that Ben & Jerry's founders promoted and which was continued under the ownership of Unilever, and the reasons for the company's continued success.
Outline
Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc.
History of Unilever
Unilever's Purchase of Ben & Jerry's
Ben & Jerry's Social Responsibilities Post-Unilever
Conclusions
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"Jerry Greenfield and Ben Cohen, friends who happened to be hippies, decided to go into business. They did not decide on producing ice cream right away; however, all their ideas for business ventures did revolve around food (Lager, 1994). Once Jerry and Ben decided on ice cream, they were on the hunt for the ideal location and ended up in Vermont. The first Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream and Crepe shop opened May 5, 1978 (Lager, 1994; and Theroux, 1993). Surprising both Jerry and Ben, the business did so well that by the ninth day they had to close early due to lack of salable ice cream (Lager, 1994). Nevertheless, the business continued to grow even though Jerry and Ben were not astute businesspersons."
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'Ben and Jerry's' and 'Haagen Dazs', 1995.
A basic comparison of 'Ben and Jerry's' to 'Haagen Dazs'. There is a slight emphasis on 'Ben & Jerry's' -- probably due to very unique company philosophies and goals. Market targets and sales figures are compared.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 79.95
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"INTRODUCTION
Ben & Jerry's is a leading producer and distributor of ice cream in the United States today. The H?agen-Dazs ice cream company is its leading rival, and the only company that is ahead of Ben & Jerry's in terms of sales. Ben & Jerry's started as a rather unusual company with an unusual philosophy, and it has been this philosophy which has boosted the company into its leading position -- it delivers a high quality product from a personally-owned-and-operated business with a family atmosphere for employees and customers alike. It is this underlying difference between Ben & Jerry's and most other companies that has been much noted in the press, by customers, and even by rivals. Ben & Jerry's is likely to give its competition a strong fight over the next several years because of its image, its ..."
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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Company, 2004.
A discussion and analysis of strategies adopted by the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Company that have contributed to the company's success.
4,391 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 115.95
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This paper discusses the ice cream industry with specific reference to the ice cream company, Ben & Jerry's. The focus of the paper is on the significance of the internet and the use of information technology in the development of business strategies. The paper considers the successes, failures and weaknesses of these techniques and includes a general discussion of the ice cream industry. This is followed by a specific analysis of Ben & Jerry's. The analysis is achieved through a consideration of information systems within the company and an examination of Ben & Jerry's success in the industry. The company's use of information technology and the Internet to further their success is also examined in detail.
Table of Contents
Industry Summary
Company Perspective
Information Systems at Ben & Jerry's
Final Analysis: The Success of Ben & Jerry's
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"Technology moves forward on a continual basis. All businesses have moved forward with the times and it is almost unthinkable for a modern company of fair size not to have a web page. The ice cream industry is no exception. Another example of how the increasing sophistication of technology is the fact that programmable freezers and aerators now form part of the world of ice cream manufacture."
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Promotional Strategies Offered by Ben and Jerry?s, 2006.
This paper looks at the marketing and promotional ideas of the Ben and Jerry's company.
1,135 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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In this paper the author examines the three-fold mission statement of the well known ice cream company, Ben and Jerry's. He relates this mission statement to how the company has achieved its continued success. The author examines the promotional strategies that Ben and Jerry's use in order to further promote their brand. He does this by mainly looking at the website that Ben and Jerry's set up. The author examines all the aspects of the Ben and Jerry's website from the franchise section to the children's entertainment section. He looks at how the company targets a mixed niche market of those who love ice cream, who care about the environment, waste, natural foods and political and socio-economic causes. The paper concludes with the authors own suggestions for further promoting the successful Ben and Jerry's ice cream company.
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"The website itself offers a unique mix of their 3 core values highlight in the mission statements. It drives customers to a local scoop shop or retailer to purchase the products, gives detailed information on how the products are made, and also gives detailed information on the causes they support through community networks via their foundation. In fact, by being a successful niche product and using a niche marketing strategy, they've reached more customers while better meeting the needs of the originally intended market."
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Ben and Jerry's, 2007.
This paper assesses the business ethics associated with Ben and Jerry's Inc.
1,326 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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In this article, the writer discusses Ben and Jerry's Incorporated that has become a famous name in the world of ice cream throughout the world. The writer notes that the company is well known for its innovative array of ice cream flavors and for the unique way in which the company conducts business. The writer describes the values of the company and looks at employees benefits. The research indicates that the company is extremely committed to employees and the environment. The writer concludes that the company is also committed to ensuring that employees have health benefits, paid leave and a myriad of benefits that are not available to employees of many other corporations. In addition, the writer points out that the company has an extremely ethical approach as it relates to environmental issues.
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Introduction
Ben and Jerry's Values
Ben & Jerry's Treatment of Employees
Environmental Policies of Ben & Jerry's
Conclusion
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"In addition to the living wage the company also offers employees certain benefits. Theses benefits include paid leave, tuition reimbursement, a room for nursing mothers, a pension plan, health, dental and life insurance, $1000 incentives to purchase hybrid vehicles, health club memberships, a nap room, a work environment that is pet friendly, 401K plain that features automatic company contribution and company match, and three pints of ice cream each day."
"In addition, the company has a community service benefit that is available to all employees in the Central Support. This benefit allows employees to take 40 hours of paid leave to volunteer with any non profit organization. This benefit was introduced in 2005 in the wake of Hurricane Katrina when eight employees form the company went to assist in the recovery effort."
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Ben & Jerry?s in Russia, 2002.
A study on Ben & Jerry's business operation in Russia.
885 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper analyzes how Ben & Jerry?s ethical and legal framework will have to conform to Russian business environment in order to succeed. The author discusses the fact that if Ben & Jerry?s is to start its business in Russia, it would face a lot of cultural barriers including ethical and legal issues.
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"During the 1990s, after the downfall of the US ?Russian foreign policy barriers, many investors poured into Russia to market its business to the local consumers. However, Russian economy at the time was undergoing a change, adapting to a new capitalistic economy. Filled with corrupted corporate environment coupled with a change in legal framework, many American companies were forced to leave and lay off enormous number of staffs."
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From the Puritans to Ben Franklin, 2001.
This paper compares Ben Franklin's attitude to American identity to that of the Puritans.
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This paper analyzes the early American settlers in regard to their identity. It compares the attitude of Ben Franklin and the Puritans. It surveys the history of the pre-Revolutionary Puritans and what lead to the search of their identity. It shows how Franklin was a figure who addressed all these issues and was one of the first to document them.
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"From Puritan writings onward, and throughout all American literature, a dominant concern has been the question of identity, and/or the search for identity. Puritans, for example, sought to retain their identity and so found themselves having to escape to a ?New World? in order to preserve their convictions about God. In the end, Puritans came to view themselves as a ?chosen people? (?Introduction? 2). Benjamin Franklin, on the other hand, as one of the authors of the ?Declaration of Independence? (amongst other important revolutionary documents), helped construct a later version of the American identity as both independent and self-determining. And as he further advanced the question of identity in American letters, he helped bring to the table related notions of the ?American dream? and personal virtue. In so doing, Franklin?s vision of America was forged in ways much different than the more communal vision of his Puritan ancestors."
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Ben & Jerry's, 2002.
This paper provides an industrial analysis of the Ben & Jerry's ice-cream company.
1,960 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper investigates the running of the Ben & Jerry?s company. It begins by exploring the present environment. It gives an internal analysis of the company and it lists its manufacturing and marketing capabilities in detail. It concludes with a SWOT analysis of the business.
Table of Contents
Industry Analysis
Economic Environment
Social and Cultural Environment
Technological Environment
Political and Legal Environment.
Ecological/Natural Environment
Competitive Environment
Internal Analysis
Organizational Capabilities
Creative Abilities of Management
Reputation for Quality of Staff
Clarity of Strategic Goals
Experience in Planning
Corporate Culture
Manufacturing Capabilities
Operating Capacity
Facilities for Increasing Production
Marketing Capabilities
Strength of Marketing Function
Effectiveness of the Marketing Information System
Range and Quality of Marketing Information
Market - Market Position, Understanding of Market Trends and Target Customers
Product - Reputation for Quality and Reliability, Newness of Product, Originality of Product
Distribution - Value of Location, Size of Distribution Systems, Level of Control Over Distribution, Quality of Relations with Distributors
Pricing - Accuracy of Costing Information, Appropriateness of Costing methods, Adequacy of Profit Margins
SWOT Analysis
Strengths of the Business
Strengths of the Product
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
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"Ben & Jerry?s break their mission statement into three parts. The first is product, with the mission described as being ?To make, distribute and sell the finest quality all natural ice cream and related products in a wide variety of innovative flavors made from Vermont dairy products? (Ben & Jerry's, Statement of Mission). The economic mission is ?To operate the Company on a sound financial basis of profitable growth, increasing value for our shareholders, and creating career opportunities and financial rewards for our employees? (Ben & Jerry's, Statement of Mission). Finally, the social mission is ?To operate the Company in a way that actively recognizes the central role that business plays in the structure of society by initiating innovative ways to improve the quality of life of a broad community - local, national, and international? (Ben & Jerry's, Statement of Mission). This three part mission shows a clarity of strategic thought in that the various aspects important to the company have been taken into account."
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Ben Franklin, 2002.
This paper discusses the life of artisan, writer and diplomat Ben Franklin.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper considers Ben Franklin to be one of the most important people of his century. The author believes that his contributions shaped America, which changed the world.
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Ben & Jerry?s Homemade Inc., 2002.
A paper which assesses the ice cream company Ben and Jerry's marketing and financial plan.
1,215 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper analyzes Ben & Jerry's marketing and financial plan. It provides a history of the company and its mission - to provide premium quality products, benefit the social structure of society and to increase profitability. The paper discusses the company's marketing strategy in Russia and its sales forecast.
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"Ben & Jerry's is contributing the necessary equipment and expertise of manufacturing ice cream to the local business partner and is providing production facilities to operate in different regions of Russia. The company is working with the local partners to open several more scoop shops in Russia and to further expand the distribution setup for the company?s products. This expansion will lead to increased availability of company?s products in major cities of Russia including Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other cities. "
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Ben Jonson, A Study in Excellence, 2002.
A bio of playwright and actor Ben Jonson.
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This paper takes the reader on an exploratory journey through the life and works of 17th century playwright and actor Ben Jonson. His productions, his talents and his public dislike of William Shakespeare are all detailed.
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Ben Jonson's "Workes", 2005.
Examines 17th Century dramatist, Ben Jonson's move away from the stage and toward the written work.
4,281 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 113.95
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Ben Jonson's 1616 "Workes" embodies the central tension of Jonson's career, that between Jonson the dramatist and Jonson the "author." It is now, more or less, commonplace to think of Jonson's career in terms of a movement from the stage to the page. While this may be accurate, it is difficult to explain why Jonson turned his attention increasingly towards the printing house and away from the playhouse. This essay examines this question by looking at how the stage and the page differed for Jonson. Looking at the figurative and literal locations of the playhouses and printing houses, the paper argues that Jonson's primary motivation for becoming a poet of print was that print offered him a safer and more authoritative mode of communication from which to exhort. Jonson, after all, was a moralist at heart, and the early seventeenth-century theater was still a marginalized and contained space, whereas the printing houses were positioned more centrally while, ironically, maintaining a greater freedom from royal control. Thus, print offered Jonson a more powerful tool to effect change.
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"A number of reasons have been suggested to explain why Jonson embraced print publication over performance. The most basic explanation is simply that Jonson sought immortality and realized that print provided a far more lasting medium than the ephemeral experience of the stage. Jonson's dedicatory poem in Shakespeare's First Folio supports this, especially when, addressing Shakespeare directly, Jonson writes: "Thou art a monument without a tomb, / And art alive still while thy book doth live, / And we have wits to read and praise to give" (22-4). Another popular reason given for Jonson's turn to printing involves his anxiety over the interpretation of his works."
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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream & Unilever, 2001.
Background of acquisition of Ben & Jerry's by Dutch-based conglomerate. Reaction to sale, potential effects. 2 charts.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 63.95
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"Background of the Deal
On April 12, 2000, the Dutch-based consumer goods conglomerate Unilever Inc. agreed to acquire Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc. for $326 million cash, based on a tender offer of $43.60 cash for each outstanding B & J share, a price which represents a 25% premium over the company?s April 11 closing price of 34-15/16.
Among the terms of the deal are these:
* The South Burlington, Vermont-based company will operate as an independent entity from Unilever's current U.S. ice cream business, which includes the Breyer's, Good Humor and Klondike specialty brands.
* Ben & Jerry's also will continue to have its own independent ..."
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