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The Environment and Corporate America, 2002.
The paper discusses the impact the environment and American corporations have on each other.
1,071 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper looks at the connection between ecological issues and economics, noting that both words share a similar root "eco" (meaning home). The paper examines the way some corporations have discovered that it is now profitable to be "green" and are taking steps to reduce pollution and become environmentally friendly. It also focuses on other corporations' flagrant violation of environmental laws, through carelessness and greed.
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"The environment, nature, itself, can have a devastating effect on corporate operations, such as the logging companies. El Nino seasons may cause a late winter freeze and early spring break-up, ?compressing the time window available to haul away harvested trees?and warm and dry weather leads to forest fires the next year? (Holladay 2002). This can have a trickle down effect that touches numerous companies, such as construction, furniture, etc., which may result in layoffs due to slow production."
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Innovation in Corporate America, 2004.
This paper discusses the role of innovation in corporate America.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper argues that innovation in corporate America is essential. The author points out obstacles to innovation. The paper suggests ways to innovate.
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"Innovation is the cornerstone of opportunity for corporations. With technological advances and a global economy companies must be more innovative and flexible than ever if they are to thrive. Fear of change within the corporate culture is the greatest obstacle to innovation and growth in corporations. Change is never easy or painless, but companies that do not innovate stagnate. Companies that stagnate become tempting targets for current and potential competitors and eventually fail. A company that avoids stagnation is playing to win. Playing to win requires trust and ..."
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Employee Morale in Corporate America, 2005.
An analysis of the importance of employee morale and how critical it is to the success of a company.
6,001 words (approx. 24.0 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 142.95
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The purpose of this report is to educate upper-level management and line managers on the importance of employee morale. It first discusses what morale is and its significance in the corporate structure. Then it addresses who is affected by low morale and how. It also explains the high costs related to low employee morale, the critical role managers play in morale, signs of deteriorating employee morale, and techniques for improving morale. In the concluding pages, a proposal is presented on how upper-level management within corporate America can help improve morale. Some of the solutions include transformational training for managers, employee empowerment, improved ties between reward and performance, and improvements on basic employee practices, all of which can be implemented using a 7-step morale-boosting program described in the recommendations section of this paper.
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Overview: Report
Introduction: Employee Morale Problem
Background: Corporate America's Morale Problem
What is Morale?
Significance of Employee Morale
Deteriorating Employee Morale
Case Studies
Recommendations: Ideas for Improving Employee Morale
Techniques for Improving Morale
Action Plan
Tying it All Together
Conclusion
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"A great way to help upper-level management discover employee problems is through an employee satisfaction survey. A well-orchestrated employee survey can lead to high return rates and help uncover hidden many workplace problems. However in order to receive helpful information from these surveys they must: (1) establish clear goals and objectives, (2) ask the right questions the right way, (3) collect data the right way at the right time, and (4) ensure confidentiality. The most important thing is that management must take clear follow-up actions. After reviewing and collecting the data have a group meeting informing the employees on the findings of the survey, how management intents to go about addressing the issues, ask for feedback, and implement the necessary changes."
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The Changing Face of Corporate America, 2002.
A look at the changes in the American business structure over the past century.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper examines two scholarly writings - : Neil Fligstein, (1987) "The Intro-organizational Power Struggle" and Gerald F. Davis, Kristina A. Diekmann, and Catherine H. Tinsley. 1994. ?The Decline and Fall of the Conglomerate Firm in the 1980s". These articles are compared for their theories on the changes occurring in corporate America and which factors are responsible for these changes. It examines how these changes might have predicted the economic crisis of today.
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"In Fligstein (1987) the history of corporate structure in America is addressed. During the early portion of the century, it was possible for the right person to be promoted from manufacturing into management. In the middle decades of the century, control of large firms fell on sales and marketing personnel. However, in the past 25 years, we have seen another shift, finance people now control large corporations. These changes were brought about by changes in organizational structure, anti-trust laws, and an increase in mergers since the end of World War II (Fligstein, 1987)."
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Race in Corporate America, 2008.
A discussion of the success of Kenneth Chenault, CEO of American Express and the effect of his African-American race during his rise to power.
1,940 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper discusses the role that race and gender play in reaching top management positions within organizations. It looks at the changing trend of discrimination within corporate America. The paper focuses on the qualities of Kenneth Chenault, CEO of American Express and the effect that being African American may or may not have on the high level of leadership that he has achieved.
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"U.S. News and World report describes Chenault as an affable and integrity filled executive (Farrel 72). Born on Long Island on June 2, 1951, Mr. Chenault joined American Express over twenty (20) years ago. Chenault spent many of his years in service to American Express climbing the corporate ladder. Before becoming the company's CEO he held a variety of senior posts, including a four-year run as chief operating officer. Chenault joined the company in 1981 as its Director of strategic planning. In 1989, he was named president of American Express' Consumer Card Group. During his reign, he oversaw increased sales in the faltering merchandise services and increased circulation in the company's charge card divisions. In 1993, he was named the president of American Express Travel related services. Two years later, he became vice chairman of the entire company and in 1997, he was named president and COO."
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U.S. Government vs. Corporate America, 2005.
Summarizes the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper summarizes the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and why this legislation is needed. It looks at the purpose of the bill to restore public faith in the stock market, and establish safeguards for investors, as well as the provisions of the bill.
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"The date is July and President George W Bush has just signed a bill into law that will turn corporate America on its head. The law is the Sarbannes-Oxley Act and its purpose is to restore the nations trust in the stock market, put safeguards in place to protect investors and create an oversight body to keep corporate auditing and accounting practices in check. To go deeper into this landmark piece of legislation we must ask a ..."
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Listening in a Corporate Environment, 2002.
A look at how listening in a corporate environment is important for its effective management.
2,259 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper attempts to show how listening is an important part of being able to manage any organization effectively. Without listening to one?s lower staff, there is a chance of an organization not being able to work at its maximum efficiency. It examines how factors in the environment like management, stress, line of job, communication structure, management objectives, as well as customer service approach, all greatly contribute to the effectiveness of the communication structure. It proposes a study to prove that the problem of listening is, in effect, a problem of management effectiveness and something that must be resolved before an organization can successfully achieve its goals.
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Introduction
Thesis
Hypothesis Questions
Rationale
Method
Literature Review
Data Analysis
Proposal
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"In general, people often do not pay attention because of the fact that they automatically assume what an individual has to say will mean exactly what they are thinking about. Often a sentence that one begins could have a very different meaning by the time it is completed. But there are several individuals that do not understand communications in this way. This is the reason why communication failures result. And this can be detrimental, especially for those organizations that deal in operations related to life safety. This is because of the fact that even a minor miscommunication can result in untold disaster. It is therefore of high importance that people realizing the value of developing their listening skills in corporate environment."
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Transnational Corporations and the Environment, 1995.
This paper discusses the responsibility of transnational coporations for ecological damage and preservation: Sustainable development, leadership, examples, regulations, global cooperation and the role of banks.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, $ 79.95
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"Corporate responsibility to the environment has become one of the critical issues of the 1990s. Corporate responsibility, also known as "corporate greening", "product stewardship", or "proactive management", often goes beyond adherence to regulatory requirements and results in corporate environmental activism. Transnational corporations possess the technology and research ability to provide solutions to global and regional environmental problems or to alter the environment adversely. In the past, international businesses have been associated with environmental degradation in developing countries. In contrast, the collective corporate agenda for the 21st century includes substantial investment of both financial and personnel resources in meeting the sustainable development challenges of the global environment.
Sustainable development recognizes the need to preserve ... "
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Corporate Governance and Corporate Law, 2002.
Examines the implications, factors and morals of corporate governance and corporate law.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper shall demonstrate how a quote from the U.K. summarizes corporate governance and corporate law through consolidating the diverse areas of the corporate governance system. This is achieved through investigating the factors that comprise corporate governance, in addition to the effects that corporate governance and corporate law have upon the business environment.
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Corporate Governance: Alltel Corporation, 2004.
Identification and analysis of corporate governance issues at Alltel corporation.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper presents the identification and analysis of corporate governance issues at Alltel corporation. It describes the company and defines elements of corporate governance. The paper concludes that the company is guilty of the appearance of inproprieties. It recommends the company should adopt a policy of not funding unregulated business operations from the earnings of regulated business operations, and eliminate the requirement for a mandatory equity position for the Board of Directors.
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"The purpose of this research is to analyze relevant corporate governance issues at Alltel Corporation. This executive summary provides description of the company as well as providing a ..."
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Corporate Communication and HealthSouth Corporation, 2006.
A look at business scandal and fraudulent behavior on the part of charismatic leaders as a result of poor communication.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper examines how leadership plays a vital role in corporate communication and accountability. It also explores how a culture based on values is able to communicate across the organizational structure effectively and that the failure of communication can lead to criminal behaviour and the downfall of the company, using the HealthSouth Corporation as an example.
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Introduction
Communication and Leadership
Conclusion
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"For a future at HealthSouth, strong leadership based on values will remain key. This type of leadership involved a certain level of emotional intelligence where feelings of powerful do not become overwhelming. Of course if leadership and responsibility are equally shared, then power will be as well. The key to effective leadership does not come from charisma but from integrity and sharing information. Hughes (2004) writes an effective leader will have impact upon their team and this is "apparent in the growing interest over the past decade in topics like the leader's genuineness, authenticity, credibility and trustworthiness" (p. 3). A leader's reflection of these attributes is found in their level of connectedness with employees. As a result leaders are more interested in mentoring and training their team rather than focusing on output of numbers or turn around time. These qualities are a good indicator for selecting a potential manager. This development in team building allows for "providing people opportunities to learn from their work rather than taking them away from their work to learn" (Hughes 4). "
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Corporate Value, 2007.
This paper examines the function of corporate value in today's corporations.
2,825 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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The paper explains that corporate value is an objective assessment of how well the company is managed. The paper analyzes the creation, managing, measuring and occurrence of corporate value in the current competitive business environment. The paper shows how defining corporate valuation requires a careful analysis of the corporation's financial data, share holder price, management methods, such as communication, and the overall manner in which the corporation is run.
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Introduction
Measuring Corporate Valuation
Creating Corporate Value
Managing Corporate Value
Conclusion
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"In recent years, competition among corporations involved in all sectors of business industries has dramatically increased, bolstering the significance placed on "corporate value." With increased competition and greater awareness among investors, new and innovative ways of measuring corporate performance are being developed (Girotra, 2001). These corporations have recognized the need for customer-driven quality, which can only be implemented through a strong, adaptable, and effective form of management. As a result, corporations must be committed to create, manage, and measure corporate value as a determination of the business' financial success or failure."
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Business and the Environment, 2002.
A research proposal to validate an effective mechanism for linking accountability and corporate responsibility for the protection of the physical environment through typical business processes.
7,691 words (approx. 30.8 pages), 43 sources, MLA, $ 167.95
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This paper investigates the feasibility of incorporating the concept of sustainable development into commercial bank business lending decisions. It discusses how this approach, if feasible, will provide a mechanism that will link effectively accountability and corporate social responsibility toward the physical environment through a relatively routine, but nevertheless crucial, business process. The mechanism proposed and investigated involves corporate managers, commercial bank lending officers and financial accountants and is based in both financial accounting and accounting for sustainable development (ASD).
It assesses the feasibility of integrating the concept of sustainable development generally and ASD more specifically into financial accounting analyzes used by commercial banks in the decision-making process for the extension of business loans.
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Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Definition of Terms
Delimitations
Overview of the Study
Valuing Environmental Damage
Corporate Social Responsibility
Activity-Based Accounting and Management
Synthesis
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"The most typical approach to the protection of the environment is through the application of non-market activities by government. Several economists, however, suggest that market approaches would be more effective. Within the context of this suggestion, environmental damage is viewed as an externality. The typical approach to economic externalities is based upon two assumptions. First, the assumption is that externalities are harmful, and second, it is assumed that they are unidirectional. Based upon these assumptions, solutions to the problems thus created have tended to be one of the following three types: (1) require the entity creating the externality to pay damage to those injured by its existence; (2) tax the entity creating the externality by an amount equivalent to the damage caused; or (3) prohibit those activities in areas where harmful externalities would be created."
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How Corporate Taxes Help Our Economy, 2002.
This paper examines the national debate on corporate taxes and its effect on the United States economy.
2,525 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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This paper explores the issues and history of corporate taxation. Corporations are taxed at a rate depending on their income. This paper discusses the pros and cons of dropping the corporate tax, the methods which can be used to drop or lower corporate taxes and why. The paper includes charts and statistics concerning corporate taxes.
Table of Contents
I. The Beginning of Corporate Income Tax
II. The 1986 Tax Reform Act
III. How Does Taxes Affect Business
IV. Corporate Tax Rates
V. Decline of the Corporate Income Tax
VI. Why the Wide Range Between State and Corporate Taxes
VII. How Does Corporate Tax Work with Multi-state Manufacturers?
VIII. Does the Corporate Tax Help
IX. Proposals of Corporate Income Tax
X. Need of Stimulus
XI. Future Research Concerning Corporate Taxes
XII. Conclusions
XIII. Works Cited
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"Where did the corporate income tax begin? How does it affect our economy? What is the future of the corporate income tax? Will deleting corporate income tax be the answer for the economy? What about cutting part of this tax? How does the corporate income tax help the economy? These are questions that will be answered in this paper as well as how the corporate tax is affecting our economy now.
The Beginning of Corporate Income Tax
"How the corporate tax began is an example of why tax systems can be worse than they should be and how little influence the economic profession has on government policy (Norton 2). Sometimes ideals look great when they are not that sound. Corporate taxes were used during wartime until 1909, when Congress enacted a 1 percent tax on corporation income. The rate increased until 1932 to 12.5 percent when the rate was changed to the progressive rates. Norton stated, ?Surtaxes on corporate income were added for ?excess profits? during both world wars. The highest peacetime rate, 52.8 percent, was reached in the sixties? (2). "
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Corporate Fraud, 2002.
A brief account of recent financial scandals and their impact on businesses in America.
1,068 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper reviews the recent events in corporate America which have created a hype about fraudulent activities in businesses. The paper offers recent examples of such activity including the Enron scandal, America's biggest corporate collapse. The paper includes a background on the developments in legislature and politics put in place to curb the rising levels of unethical practice. The writer concludes that while to date, unethical business has been passed over, today there are means in place for ensuring businesses are accountable to the American public.
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"The boom of the 90's has changed the business environment in ways that will require a reshaping of corporate leadership. Financial scandals and out-of-hand executive compensation demonstrate not only a lapse of ethics and unprecedented greed, but also a disdain for the rule of law. Thus, the most pressing leadership issue for today is how to ensure that corporate officers behave in an ethical manner. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is a legislative effort designed to promote ethics by holding executives accountable for financial reports."
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