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Systems Development Case Study: the Case of PepsiCo, 2005.
A case study looking at PepsiCo's implementation of a new procurement tracking and data-keeping system.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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The paper looks at PepsiCo's recent decision to implement a new procurement tracking and data-keeping system for its international operations. It paper examines the objective that drove the change, the factors at play which made it desirable, the main participants in the new design, and the systems development cycle approach which would have worked best had it been implemented at the start of the entire process.
Finally, the paper looks at the problems and opportunities that would have been considered by the student if he had been in charge of the design and implementation of the new procurement system.
From the Paper
"The following paper will briefly review five questions which invariably arise when assessing why a particular systems arrangement is adopted by an organization. Specifically, the paper will look at PepsiCo's objectives for any Purchase to Pay system modification it undertakes, what factors were present to motivate the company to implement the project, who were the main participants PepsiCo had to involve so as to develop the corporation's revamped Purchase to Pay system, which systems development cycle approach would have been best for the PepsiCo project and, not least of all, what problems and opportunities should have been considered in conducting the initial systems investigation? This is a fairly complex topic, but the underlying truth it reveals are not especially complex at all; to wit, the case study of PepsiCo underscores how important it is to examine every option and scenario before making detailed changes.."
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Case Study: Mini Cooper, 2005.
This case study is a situational analysis of the Mini Cooper automobile.
2,712 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 0 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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This paper addresses the Mini Cooper's macro-environment, market, competition, product and distribution. The author points out the target buyer or end user. The paper includes a SWOT analysis.
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"The U. S. automotive market is the largest in the world. Annual sales range from twelve to eighteen million vehicles a year. There are approximately twenty different automotive brands competing for market share in the United States. The three largest manufacturers are General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Chrysler Corporation. General Motors has a market share of about ...percent, Ford has ...percent and Chrysler has ...percent meaning that the remaining manufacturers are competing for the final ... percent of the market . Of the Japanese ..."
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Strategies of Global Industries, 2006.
A review of various high-tech, computer / telecommunications industries, analyzing how these industries are distributed and operate globally.
3,099 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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The paper reviews the transition from mainframe to microcomputer that the microprocessor enabled. The paper shows that this industry is globally diversified, with different regions participating in manufacturing and sales. Analyzing the microcomputer industry, the paper shows that a strategy of constant change needs to be pursued in order to compete. The paper identifies globalization as increasing the pace of change and increasing the amount of competition. Further impetus for change, the paper finds, came in the widespread use of the Internet, PDAs, and mobile phones, which used microprocessors to put more devices in more places than imagined scant years earlier. The paper concludes that consumer demand for a more and a wider variety of devices will only accelerate the rate of change.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Global Expansion
Strategies
Monopoly and the Global Focus
Development of Graphics
PDA's and Mobile Phones
Japan and the U.S.
Conclusion
References
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"According to the industry, in 1994 computer industry held a 50% of the European market while in Asia and Pacific the US held 40% and 17% in Japanese market. By this time the microcomputer is no longer a desktop device but had taken on a new shape - laptop. This gadget that has all the features of the microcomputer is portable and made easy for a traveler to carry all kind of computer related files/documents to any kind of destination. Although this has been used at a corporate level only, its industry nevertheless boomed along with the desktop."
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The Goodwill Industries, 2005.
This paper discusses the Goodwill Industries and presents a proposal for a Work Force Development Plan for the Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake.
3,530 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 99.95
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This paper explains that the Goodwill Industries International is a network of more than 200 hundred community-based organizations in over twenty nations whose mission is to provide education, job training and career services for individuals with disabilities or are welfare recipients, low-wage workers, and other job seekers. The author points out that JACQUES Initiative of the University of Maryland is a pilot program supporting HIV and AIDs patients, especially assistance in taking their daily medications. The paper presents a proposal outline, as requested by the University of Maryland and the JACQUES Initiative, for the Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake to develop a feasible process that can help JACQUES Initiative patients prepare for, gain and maintain employment.
Table of Contents
Background
Introduction
Funding and Taxes
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake
JACQUES Initiative
Business Problem
Strategic Workforce Imperatives
Organizational Readiness
Organizational Workforce Needs
Labor Market Conditions
Recruitment
Retention
Training
Workforce Pool
Strategic Relationships
Human Resource Development
Workforce Development Plan
Conclusion
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"The local chapter is the Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake. This chapter is a documented 501(C) (3) not-for-profit agency whose mission is to provide career development, employment, and related social services that aim to assist people with special needs. A 501(c) (3) is a type of corporation that has been recognized by the federal government as an organization whose general purpose is educational, religious or charitable. As is the case of Goodwill, many not-for-profit corporations have extremely large budgets yet still rely on a level of public support over and above the revenues generated. "Since donations typically come by the carload, a ton may just be one ton of an understatement. In order to keep the 12,000-square-foot retail store full, Goodwill Industries depends 100 percent on these donations." "
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Shaw Industries, 2008.
A case study examination of the structure, personnel and products of Shaw Industries.
3,362 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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This paper discusses the background and current structure of Shaw Industries. The paper focuses on the company's unique features and competencies, well established goals, strong financial highlights, creative and committed personnel and high quality products. The paper also provides a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis for the company.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Company Description
Strategic Focus and Plan
Mission Statement (Current)
New or Revised Mission Statement
Vision Statement (Current)
New or Revised Vision Statement
Goals
Non-financial Goals
Financial Goals
Core Competency and Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Situation Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Industry Analysis
Competitors
Company Analysis
Customer Analysis
Market-Product Focus
Marketing and Product Objectives
Target Markets
Points of Difference
Positioning
Marketing Program
Product Strategy
Product Line
Unique Product Quality
Packaging
Price Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Place (Distribution) Strategy
Financial Data and Projections
Past Sales Revenues
Five-Year Projections
Organization
Implementation Plan
Evaluation and Control
Recommendations
Conclusions
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"The current product and marketing strategies meet the customers' demands in the meaning that they promote a better protection of the environment. In addition, the design of the carpets is fit for all tastes and pockets. However this is currently true, the demands might easily change in the future. As such, the recommendation is to pay close attention to industry trends, to changing customer demands and behavior and also to place an increased emphasis on the changes that occur at both micro as well as macroeconomic levels, changes that might affect the carpet industry or its consumers."
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Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industries, 2002.
Analyzes the use of operations management in the hospitality and tourism industries.
1,686 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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This paper defines the term "operations management" and explains how this type of management came about. It talks about how operations management, at one time applied only to products, now applies to services as well. This change has allowed the tourism and hospitality industries to rely on operations management, even though its original concept of derived from production environments. The paper goes on to discuss the way operations management is utilized in the tourism and hospitality industries and why it is so important to these industries. The case of Marriott International is used to illustrate the points made by the paper.
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"During the 20th century, management was considered to be the domain of those at the top of the company making decisions and strategizing for the short and long term. With the emergence of the scientific management school of Frederick Taylor and Henry Ford, a new breed of managers became dominant in organizations. Over the years, the trend changed to give rise to a new school of management that would allow the top management to oversee the staffs while they are working as well as resolve problems and issues on the spot. The basic premise had been to allow decision makers to interact with staffs in their day to day activity and be able to fully realize the implication of their decisions."
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Cornell 4-H Study Conclusions, 2006.
This paper discusses a 4-H study into the Cornell organization.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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In this article the writer examines a 4-H study and discusses that role conflict exists between educators in the Cornell Cooperative Extension Service and the organization. The writer points out that according to the study, educators aim to ensure that community needs are met, yet the organization denies many programs essential to community need. Further, the writer notes that although educators are significant in the implementation of programs, they feel that their main roles as educators are being ignored. The writer highlights that the study provides evidence that this contention had a basis in fact, and that educators were experiencing role conflict within the program. Further, the writer points out that the role conflict is evident within the community in which the need existed for programs in the areas of teen pregnancy, violence and drug use.
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"In regard to methodology, it was contended that role conflict existed between educators in the Cornell Cooperative Extension Service and the organization. The hypothesis contended that educators believed that their mission within the organization was to ensure that the needs of all community members were met; yet, the organization denied many programs essential to community need. It was further contended that while educators were significant in the implementation of programs approved by Cornell Cooperative Extension, these professionals felt that their primary roles as educators were being ignored."
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Agricultural and Technological Industries in Morocco, 2004.
An overview of industries in the kingdom of Morocco, focusing on the plastics industry.
708 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper begins with a brief geographical description of Morocco. It then examines the country's water and land resources before moving on to its manufacturing industry. The paper focuses on one specific example of Morocco's primary manufacturing industry nowadays: the plastics manufacturing industry.
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"Because of the increased addiction on hashish, the government cut back on its resin plant cultivation. However, due to the beneficial effects of resin production in the economic growth of the country, kif plantations were restored, and resins are used to manufacture chemicals such as turpentine, wax, benzoin, myrrh, and frankincense. However, for the plastic industry, synthetic resins are used to produce plastics, which are used to make containers and strong but lightweight materials to be commercially used domestically and internationally."
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The Deregulation of Various U.S. Industries, 1999.
Examines the effect that deregulation has had on different industries in the United States.
1,213 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, $ 41.95
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The paper argues that the Federal government?s policy towards deregulation had a dramatic impact on various industries. The paper primarily focuses on the airline, petroleum, trucking and banking industries. The paper continues, showing that deregulation was a big part of President Reagan?s economic policy. He saw over regulation as a contributing factor to the economic problems that the country was facing when he took office in 1981. The paper also examines how the deregulation policy has allowed industries to respond better to the market needs and operate more cost effectively.
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"Labor unions have been opposed to deregulation because competition has forced down wage demands. Previously labor disputes were accepted and the airlines would use this to justify the CAB ordered fare increases. Labor costs have gone from 42 percent of operation costs to 34 percent and the revenue per employee ratio has increased."
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Hershey Foods Corporation and Tootsie Roll Industries, 2000.
An analysis of two confectionery companies, Hershey Foods Corporation and Tootsie Roll Industries.
2,520 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 76.95
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This paper compares two confectionery companies: Hershey Foods Corporation and Tootsie Roll Industries. The confectionery industry is shown to be highly competitive, and the companies worthy of investment will be those that combine the abilities to maximize sales, minimize costs and maximize operating efficiencies. An analysis of their annual reports and financial statements is carried out to find out how profitable and viable they are, as well as how they manage and finance their operations.
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"The global confectionery industry, estimated at $100 billion USD, has never been more challenging, or more competitive. The world?s leading confectionary companies struggle for market share in a mature industry characterized by increased numbers of firms competing for the same business, price erosion, and the necessity to produce more to maintain profit margins. To compete effectively, manufacturers are challenged to create new products, maximize efficiencies at the factory and corporate level and increase penetration within existing markets (Candy Industry, 1998). "
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The Hardware and Software Industries, 2001.
An examination of the current states and trends of the hardware and software industries.
1,220 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, $ 41.95
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This paper looks at the future state of the hardware and software industries. The author stresses the decrease in the requirements and demands of new technology and the effects this might have on the financial profits and workforce numbers for the industries concerned.
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"Concerns over the economy combined with a slowdown in the demand for new installations due to the fewer new technology companies appearing on the scene have industry analysts predicting tough times ahead for the hardware industry. Most hardware manufacturers have announced lower expected profits for the next year, and some have resorted to workforce layoffs to cut costs in response to the decrease in demand. Apparently IBM is the only major player not to be significantly impacted, given its longevity on the hardware scene and its diversity of product offerings that extend beyond computers into other office and IT equipments."
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"Media/ Society: Industries, Images and Audiences", 2009.
A discussion of the content of the five parts of David Croteau and William Hoynes' book, "Media/ Society: Industries, Images and Audiences."
895 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the media and society, including issues related to audience, representations and globalization in today's world. It specifically summarizes and discusses David Croteau and William Hoynes' book, "Media/ Society: Industries, Images and Audiences." The paper describes each of the five parts of the book and discusses their content.
Table of Contents:
Part I: Media/ Society
Part II: Media Industry and the Social World
Part III: Media Representations of the Social World
Part IV: Audience
Part V: Globalization and the Future
From the Paper
"Although 'the media' has always existed, in terms of word-of-mouth and folklore, the advent of print created something new: a mass media that could extend far beyond the borders of the places that produced it. This fundamentally changed the nature of human social relations. The media is both produced by human social relations and is changed by shifts in human social relations (16-18). For example, the modern American Civil Rights movement sought to end segregation. Negative media images of African-Americans had reinforced the values of racist society. However the images of nonviolent civil disobedience on the nation's television screens created a groundswell of political support to change the laws at the federal level, and thus changed all American society. A social movement was produced in part by the media changed society through the media (27)."
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Ballarpur Industries, 2007.
A strategic overview of Ballarpur Industries which operates in the paper- based products segment.
843 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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The paper examines Ballarpur Industries, India's largest paper products manufacturer. The paper describes the company and how it is expanding internationally. The paper explains that Ballarpur's dominance of its home market virtually assures it of the necessity to expand more rapidly overseas in order to maintain its current growth rates.
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Abstract
Industry Overview
Operational Scope
Geographical Market
Vertical Integration
Conclusion
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"Ballarpur Industries (Ballarpur) operates within the broader office services and supplies market within the paper based products segment. This industry throughout the Asia-Pacific region is valued in excess of $42,000m and has an annual growth rate of more than 5% (Office, 2003). This industry in the Asia-Pacific region of which Ballarpur is one of the largest competitors is dominated by the paper based products segment. Recent estimates place paper based products with a dominant 40% or more share of the office services and supplies industry and this is a figure that is likely to expand (Office, 2003). Within its home market of India Ballarpur has no comparable competitor. Ballarpur produces more than 475k metric tons of paper based products annually that include coated papers for catalogues, calendars, and other high-quality applications as well as uncoated printing paper products and is headquartered in New Dehli, India (Office, 2003)."
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Demographics of the Aerospace and Defense Industries, 2002.
A discussion of the challenges of staffing and funding facing these industries today.
640 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 22.95
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The demographics of the national defense industry are discussed, including the size of the defense forces and their mission. The major factors facing the aerospace industry today, such as the lack of funds for research and development of new technologies and the loss of U.S. superiority in space, are outlined.
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"In the area of national defense, there are two major demographic forces at work. A primary worry is the number of people serving in the armed services, and their missions. An armed service prepared mainly for peacekeeping missions is one very different from one prepared for combat, and today, most of our military force is primarily regarded as a peacekeeping force. Many also believe the military should somehow represent the demographics of our society, which is not always possible or necessary.
Adding to that stress is the notion of some that the U.S. military must replicate society, responding to a variety of domestic demographic and social issues. To presume that the military must replicate society is, we believe, another dangerous notion. While the military must represent society, it cannot replicate society without eroding the very basis of the military's purpose and cohesion (Sarkesian and Connor 435)."
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Mohawk Industries, 2007.
This paper examines Mohawk Industries and its competitor, Armstrong Holdings.
833 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper evaluates Mohawk Industries which specializes in flooring products. The paper explains that Mohawk does not intend to expand internationally; its focus is on the North American market. The paper looks at the Armstrong company and relates that it is exposed to some degree of market risk from Mohawk's growth strategies in its home market, but the company can offset any risk by unrivaled growth overseas.
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Abstract
Strategic Stance
Performance Ambiguity
Exchange Issues
Associated Risks
Conclusion
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"Mohawk Industries (Mohawk) is a market leading supplier of flooring products that includes a line of ceramic floor tiles. Mohawk's product lines are: broadloom carpet, ceramic tiles, wood, stone, laminate material, vinyl, rugs, as well as other floor and flooring related products (Mohawk, 2005). Mohawk is currently operating under an expansion and growth strategy. It has invested $107 million in capital expenditures towards both market acquisitions as well as capacity expansion (Mohawk, 2005). After extensive research it appears that Mohawk has a full understanding of its overall value chain and, within each functional business unit, the organization fully grasps each internal value link. The value chain can be described as, "...the sequence of major business activities that add utility (usefulness) to the products or services provided by an organization to its customers" (Hwang, 1999, p.95)."
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