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Boeing Machinists' Strike, 1990.
This paper discusses the Boeing Machinists' strike: Union views, Boeing's position, major issues, alternative solutions and labor theory.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 11 sources, $ 79.95
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"The organization which is the focus of this research is The Boeing Company. Boeing engages in a variety of operations, which span a number of industries, with plants and other operational facilities sited in a wide range of geographic locales. Boeing's primary line of business, however, is large jet aircraft airframe manufacture, and the assembly of airframes, engines, and other components required to produce a large jet aircraft. It is the company's jet aircraft business which is the focus of this research.
While Boeing conducts its jet aircraft manufacturing operations in a wide variety of geographic locations, the great majority of this activity is concentrated in the Puget Sound region of the State of Washington. Again, it is the Puget Sound ... "
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The Boeing 767, 2002.
An evaluation of the implementation of formal project management practices for the Boeing 767.
3,868 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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This paper traces the history of the development of what came to be known in early-1970s as a new commercial jet airplane model-- the Boeing 767 by the the Boeing Company. It examines how, although the Boeing Company is a manufacturing firm, the company also is a technology company and how modern jet aircraft are considered high technology products. It looks at how one of the most demanding of the many tasks that a technology management professional may be called upon to perform is the efficient and effective management of a major project and evaluates the Boeing.
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Summary of the Case
Issue Statement
Plan of Analysis
Identifying the Project Management Practices That Were Used and Those Practices that Were Not Used by The Boeing Company in the Management of the Boeing 767 Production Project
Assessing the Project Management Performance of the Boeing Company in Relation to the Project Management Analysis Matrix
Lessons Learned in Relation to the Facets of Performance
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"The commercial aviation division and the product groups at the Boeing Company all have formal project management policies that have been well publicized and implemented. Further, top management places a high priority on productivity and effective project management. Subsidiary managers are required to integrate their own productivity plans with those of the product groups and the commercial airplane division. Productivity and project management results are evaluated quarterly. The lesson learned in this instance is that formal policies that are well understood, strongly supported, and widely communicated enhance integration management, scope management, time management, cost management, quality management, and communications management."
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Boeing Management, 2007.
This paper discusses just in time inventory, lean and supply chain management as it relates to the Boeing company.
1,264 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The writer explains that in the past few years, competition among various business industries has dramatically increased, resulting in a scramble by companies to develop and implement numerous process improvement initiatives to remain competitive. The writer notes that Boeing, the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined, is an example of a company that has successfully implemented these initiatives. This paper discusses the process improvement initiatives that Boeing has successfully implemented, and concludes with a SWOT analysis of this industry leader. The writer concludes that a SWOT analysis of Boeing indicates that the company is very strong in competitive capabilities and market resources, and does not face very many threats to market opportunity.
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Boeing Overview & Introduction
Boeing's Mission & Strategies
SWOT Analysis of Boeing
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"Boeing's company mission involves leadership and impact in the field of aerospace, with the objective of insuring that it remains the aerospace industry leader in the 21st century. Boeing believes that using knowledge, insight and to the full extent of their capabilities help provide the most creative and affordable solutions to their customer's needs. Boeing's values statement also runs parallel to its vision and mission statement. According to Boeing, the value of their company begins with trust and dependability. The company has proven their dependability to their customers and their goal of speed and urgency by improving commercial airplane production. Boeing strives to develop its company values by developing team leadership skills at every level, including management, design performance, support products, and financial results. Boeing's business strategies involve the incorporation of the "just in time inventory" theory, which is an inventory strategy implemented to improve the return on investment of a business by reducing in-process inventory and its associated costs. In just in time inventory, new stock is ordered when stock reaches the re-order level, which saves warehouse space and costs. The risk of this system is that the re-order level is determined by historical demand; if demand rises above the historical average, the company can deplete inventory, leading to customer satisfaction issues."
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Boeing's Management, 2007.
An analysis of the design of Boeing's diversification strategy.
1,611 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses the diversification strategy that Boeing has successfully implemented in order to address the increased competition among the aviation industry's competitors. The paper describes the design of this strategy and concludes with an organizational chart that describes how this design is appropriate for implementing Boeing's strategy.
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Introduction
Boeing's Early Diversification Strategy
Boeing's Business Units
Boeing Organizational Chart
Conclusion
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"The business structure of Boeing is a successful design for this company because each division supports one another, but is distinct enough from each other to carry out the important functions required of each unit. This type of design is appropriate for carrying our any diversification strategy because as the company acquires new business opportunities, each new opportunity is capable of fitting somewhere in the business structure, while simultaneously supporting the other parts of the company. Finally, Boeing has survived as a strong competitive company in the aerospace industry as a result of the company's diversification strategy that it has implemented over the years, as well as its ability to successfully acquire other companies and merge with other companies. Other businesses would be well-advised to follow the diversification strategies of Boeing in order to be as successful as Boeing has consistently been over the years. The future of Boeing appears very bright, as long as these same strategies and standards are consistently met."
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Boeing, 2007.
This paper discusses the Boeing company, concentrating on its operations on an international level.
1,021 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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In this article, the writer notes that Boeing is a major aircraft company of the world holding the unique distinction of manufacturing commercial jetliners for more than half a century and also the biggest producer of both commercial jetliners as well as military aircrafts. The writer points out that presently, its main commercial products are 737, 747, 767 and 777 series of aircrafts and also the Boeing Business Jet. The writer discusses that the Boeing company has been applying the knowledge and experience of experts inside the country to develop local partnerships and improve the understanding of alignment opportunities, possible off-set agreements, industrial arrangements and inter-country relationships. The writer maintains that in such a move, the management is transforming Boeing from a successful U.S. exporter to an even more successful company on the international level.
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Introduction
Human Resources Management of Boeing at international level and its adaptation to local context and cross-cultural communication on the international level:
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"On the Human Resources front, the company is faced with the rising cost of employee benefits. The company is not just content with enhancement of visibility of employee's available benefits; however it also endeavoring to educate employees on the manner in which to maximize value of their benefits and thus manage costs for Boeing. Boeing is sometimes seen as the ideal employer for Engineering and Science college students. Among the major attractions remain that employees can progress their education while continuing to work at Boeing. One thing that draws a lot of new employees is the college education reimbursement system known as the Learning Together Program on which the company invested nearly $105 million sending the employees to school once again wherein they are able to pick up any degree and the company bears the full cost of tuition. Because of such diversity of products and services to work on, it is small wonder that the company is seen as one of the best places to work for student having science and engineering qualification which is unmatched anywhere."
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Boeing, 2001.
This paper is an in-depth examination of the Boeing Corporation.
2,120 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This purpose of this paper is to provide information that would be useful to a potential employee. This paper covers corporate and financial information, the history of Boeing and its key departments.The paper discusses in detail the benefits available to employees of Boeing, including key contact people and management itself. The paper also details the key principles Boeing operates by, in order to help the potential employee educate themselves about the type of people that Boeing is interested in hiring. The author also provides some current and future business articles about Boeing and the direction they are planning to take so that any potential employee can be educated about the corporation before they interview.
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"Boeing Launch Services - this is a sales and marketing unit aimed at providing a launch service for companies worldwide requiring the launch of payloads into orbit. Rocketdyne Propulsion and Power - division located in California whose basic purpose is to provide propulsion systems. The division is also a leader in applied power and supplied power systems to the International Space Station.
Boeing Satellite Systems - this division consists of Hughes Space and Communications Company, who were the leaders in space communications. Boeing acquired three units of Hughes in 2000, Hughes Space and Communications Company, Hughes Electron Dynamics and Spectrolab, Inc."
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The Boeing 777, 2005.
Examines why the Boeing 777 is considered the best in the aircraft industry.
1,749 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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Over the last decades we have seen airlines come and go, with the commercial aircraft industry whittled down to an industry dominated by two manufacturers: The Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company and Airbus Industries. Several commercial aircraft companies have fallen by the wayside, with Douglas, McDonnell Douglas and Lockheed to name a few. This paper examines some of the aspects of the development of the Boeing 777. It begins with with the environment, changes in Boeing's design process, technology, testing, expected demand, cost and, finally, why the Boeing 777 is considered the best in the industry.
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"One of Boeing's cornerstone goals for the 777, "Day One Service Readiness", was accomplished by conducting extensive testing and integration throughout the program. To do this, Boeing created an Integrated Aircraft Systems Laboratory to integrate and test all of the avionics systems. This testing was useful in moving development work forward to allow early Extended Twin-engine Operations (ETOPS) certification."
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Is Boeing an Ethical Company?, 2008.
This paper explores Boeing's ethical standing in light of several discrimination cases filed against them.
2,589 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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The paper relates that Boeing's corporate social responsibility policy is very specific and extensive and much of the company's action to align itself with that policy has been very effective. The paper then discusses how many argue that Boeing's ethics policy is merely a formality and not practiced. The paper looks at several lawsuits that involved charges of race and gender discrimination. The writer is of the opinion that Boeing has plenty of room for improvement in the area of ethics and social responsibility, but is still an exceptional company and a leader in ethics in many respects. The writer contends that the many discrimination cases brought against Boeing are due to the fact that many Americans are seeking a free hand-out and use lawsuits to this end. The paper is written in first person.
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"I and many other "experts" could argue that Boeing may have been, and still is the perfect example of a proactive leader in the area of ethics and social responsibility. As a matter of fact, Boeing is a company that has been a leader and innovator in the field of ethics; winning many awards. Business and Commercial even goes as far as to say that Boeing may have "the best employee ethics program in the world" (3). Their corporate social responsibility policy is very specific and extensive, and much of the company's action to align itself with that policy has been very effective. But, many will argue that their ethics policy is merely a formality and that Boeing itself does little to "practice what it preaches". The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reported in print, "Boeing's adherence to its own ethics code is no deeper than the paper it's printed on" (4)."
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Boeing, 2002.
A financial analysis of the Boeing company.
2,853 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper presents an evaluation of the Boeing company. The paper analyzes the company's fundamentals and the performance of comparables, as well as market performance. As well, the paper provides a projection of future revenues along with an estimation of the cost of capital with which Boeing produces its airplanes. The analysis takes into account all four areas of Boeing's production: Commercial Airplanes, Military Aircraft and Missile Systems, Space and Communications and Boeing Capital Corporation.
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"Despite the predictions of nay-sayers, Boeing provides a great amount of stability to investors. Based on the prospective cash flows, which can easily be predicted as orders for new construction are signed years in advance, Boeing has a stable future. However, the prospect of new wars should be considered in the context of a scenario analysis. In the case that America commits itself to a series of wars that limit the ability of the commercial economy to support international travel, Boeing?s production of commercial jets will suffer at the same time that it gains new contracts for military aircraft and weapons."
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Diversity and Ethics at Boeing, 2005.
Considers ethics and diversity in hiring and retention practices at the Boeing Company.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper considers ethics and diversity in hiring and retention practices at the Boeing Company. It examines the global workforce of Boeing, the impact of government regulations on Boeing's employment practices and Boeing's commitment to diversity.
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"The Boeing Company is one of the two largest airframe manufacturers in the world and has a global workforce ..."
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The Boeing Company, 2004.
A SWOT analysis of the Boeing Company.
2,384 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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The Boeing Company is a global aeronautics corporation, producing aircraft, communications, and customer services. Boeing is currently the largest exporter in the United States and serves as NASA?s contractor. The company?s total company revenues for 2002 were $54.1 billion. This paper serves as an application of the operations management concepts, providing a detailed SWOT analysis of the Boeing Company. This paper pinpoints the company?s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in an effort to determine the company?s sustainable competitive advantage (SCA) over its competitors.
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"The Boeing Company is a giant aerospace company. On a global scale, Boeing is neck-and-neck with Airbus as the leader in the large commercial jet industry, and is the third largest defense contractor behind Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. The Boeing Company has two major segments: Commercial Airplanes and Integrated Defense Systems. Boeing's commercial aircraft include the 767, 747, and the 737; military aircraft include the F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter, the F-15 Eagle fighter-bomber, the C-17 Globemaster III transport, and the AH-64D Apache helicopter. Boeing's space operations include communications satellites, Delta rockets, missiles, the International Space Station, and the Space Shuttle (in collaboration with Lockheed Martin)."
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Boeing: A Strong Company, 2007.
This paper provides an in-depth evaluation of Boeing's successful business strategies.
6,492 words (approx. 26.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 149.95
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This paper outlines and discusses the strategic plan of Boeing that has enabled the company to remain a great competitive force in the aerospace industry. The paper takes into consideration the company's history and background, mission and values, its goals, financial strategies and ethical issues. The paper concludes that Boeing has survived as a strong competitive company in the aerospace industry as a result of the mergers, goals, plans and strategies that it has implemented over the years, as well as its ability to recover from past scandals that have forced other companies into bankruptcy and failure. The paper is of the opinion that the future of Boeing appears very bright, so long as these same strategies and standards are consistently met.
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Executive Summary
Company Background
Vision Statement
Mission Statement & Values Statement
Environmental Analysis
Long Term Objectives
Strategic Analysis and Choice
Plan Goals and Implementation
Financial Projections and Analysis
Critical Success Factors
Controls and Evaluation
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"According to recent statistics released by Boeing, Boeing is the number one U.S. exporter in terms of sales, and has a reach that covers up to 145 different countries. Among Boeing's capabilities are the creation of new efficient staff members, the integration of military platforms, defense systems and the war fighter through network operations. Boeing's headquarters are located in Chicago Illinois, and the company employs over 153,000 individuals located in 67 countries. Over 83,800 Boeing employees hold college degrees, 29,000 advanced degrees in a range of business and technical fields."
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Boeing, 2004.
Discusses the environmental impact of Boeing.
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This paper discusses the environmental impact of the aircraft manufacturing company, Boeing. Boeing's record as a major polluter in the Pacific Northwest and its hazardous waste disposal process are discussed, as well as the importance of the company to the economy of the Northwest. The paper looks at the company's proactive stance on pollution.
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William Edward Boeing, 2005.
The biography of William Edward Boeing.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the life and career of William Edward Boeing. According to this paper, Boeing did not succeed in graduating Yale University. Despite this, he made a huge impact and engineering contribution to the world of aviation.
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"William Edward Boeing was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1881, the son of wealthy immigrant parents. He went to school at the Sheffield Scientific School at Yale University, where he studied engineering. However, he only spent two years there, and left without graduating. Despite this, he would go on to make an enormous engineering contribution to the world, in the aviation field. (Nelson & Nelson, 1999) Boeing began his working life in the lumber industry, and then moved into boat building by buying a shipyard in Seattle. Boeing was at the impressionable age of 22 when Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first airplane flight. Seven years later, in 1910, Boeing attended an air show and became interested in aviation. Shortly thereafter, he befriended a man named Conrad Westervelt, who knew how to design and build boats."
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Boeing's Strategies and Ethics, 2008.
An analysis of the elements impacting strategic decision making at Boeing Corporation.
1,427 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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The paper identifies and analyzes the legal, ethical and socially responsible factors that impact Boeing Corporation. The paper also examines the three dominant factors of commercial aircraft demand, business jet demand and supply chain planning, forecasting, and manufacturing fulfillment that are central to Boeings' strategic and contingency planning. The paper focuses on the ethical violations that Boeing has been convicted of and the reactions to these violations by the Justice Department in their continual monitoring and auditing of the company.
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Executive Summary
Factor Analysis for Legal, Ethical and Social Responsibility
Factors influencing Boeings' Strategic and Contingency Planning Functions
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"Foremost for Boeing, the issue of sexual harassment prevention is critical for their legal, ethical and social responsibility. Atkins (2006) discusses the $650M fine that Boeing had to pay the Justice Department for the attempted cover -up of their CEO's affair with an associate. Boeing's CEO Harry Stonecipher had ironically just begun working on a comprehensive ethics management program for all Boeing employees and certification process where each Boeing employee would sign a code of conduct. By far, this lapse in ethical judgment by CEO Harry Stonecipher proved to be one of the greatest distractions inside Boeing as well, as literally hundreds of millions of dollars of productivity were lost as employees, buyers, suppliers and customers. Sexual harassment is the most important factor affecting the legal, ethical and social responsibility of the company today."
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