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An Overview of Methodological Strategy, 2002.
Analyzes the choice between qualitative and quantitative methodologies, that a researcher must make in designing a research project.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper explains quantitative and qualitative research methods. It also discusses their uses and in what type of research they are most valuable. The paper also looks at some of the shortcomings associated with each type of methodology and what might motivate a researcher to favor one method over another.
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"To count or not to count. That is the question. And a question of as great importance to many social scientists and humanists as was Hamlet?s question to himself on the nature of suicide and the value of life. One of the most important choices that a researcher makes in designing a research project is to make a choice between qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Although the two can certainly be used together, most research projects rely far more heavily on one than on the other either because of the nature of the data themselves or because of personal preferences by the researcher. That is certainly true of this research, which could only effectively have been carried out through the use of a statistical methodology."
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An Overview of Research Methodologies, 2006.
Explores the historical origins and the historical context of research methodology
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper provides a historical overview of research methodologies and demonstrates that the evolution of the research process is as significant as the research itself. It is shown that the time and energy that has gone into identifying appropriate conduct and strategy within the research process may still yield differences in perspective among researchers but ultimately this controversy comes from the hard-earned lessons acquired through continuous learning and development within the field of methodological conduct, particularly within the debate over qualitative and quantitative research.
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"What is deemed acceptable in research methodology differs dramatically according to the perceptions held by researchers concerning what it means to implement an effective methodology, as well as the standards that are set among researchers regarding same. This implies, correctly, that what comprises an effective research method is in many ways arbitrary; researchers from different disciplines, for example, may approach the same question through the use of different research methodologies and acquire different results, implying that determining the appropriate method of approach is as significant to the overall research process as the actual data collection process that is governed by same."
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Methodological Individualism vs. Methodological Holism, 2002.
Argues that methodological holism is a better tool for predicting group behavior than is methodological individualism.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper compares and contrast methodological individualism and methodological holism through social movements and protest groups. Methodological holism is the better tool for predicting group behavior, or at least for viewing it properly.
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McDonald's: A Marketing Strategy Study, 1997.
Describes the company, product and service. Discusses relationship strategy, product strategy and customer strategy. Examines the McDonald's attitude as a sales clerk.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 39.95
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"McDonald's: A Marketing Strategy Study
McDonald's has become a multi-billion dollar operation by following some very old-fashioned ideas of selling. Essentially these boil down to provide a good product at a low price and make it easy to get and you have a success.
Company Description
McDonalds Golden Arches are one of the world's most recognized brand symbols. The company has more than 15,000 locations in 79 countries and a new McDonald's restaurant opens every 4.2 hours (Mcfacts web page, 1997).
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McDonald's Strategy, 2007.
An analysis of five general business strategies and the strategy that best suits McDonald's.
2,615 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper presents an examination of five different generic strategies for business. It analyzes their meanings and then discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each one. The writer then chooses a strategy (best cost provider strategy) and applies it to a business analysis. It explains the strategy and analysis as it pertains to McDonald's.
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Introduction
The Plans
Low Cost Provider Strategy
Broad Differentiation Strategy
Best-Cost Provider Strategy
The Threats
McDonald's
Executive Summary
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"For many years the company of McDonald's was able to maintain its competitive edge over the industry because of the low cost by which it was able to promote and provide its products to the public. However, in recent decades there has been a long list of competitors that have built businesses around competing with McDonald's. The past few years have seen a demand for a shift in strategy when it came to the way McDonald's handled its customer data base and the time has come to move to a best provider strategy. This strategy will still play up the low cost of the product while at the same time providing the customer with a knowledge that they will get a superior product or service from McDonald's over the competition."
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Green Strategy, 2002.
Looks at how some companies today are undertaking what might be called a "green" strategy, or a strategy that takes into account environmental issues.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper cites "Ticona" as an example of a company that employs a "green" strategy when conducting business, handling waste, and dealing with employees. The paper reviews the measures taken by Ticona to implement the green strategy and discusses the trend, demonstrated by many companies today, toward a more environmentally friendly approach to conducting business.
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"Ticona is a subsidiary of Celanese AG and is a producer of a wide range of plastics products. Celanese AG is a company with worldwide operations and leads in the production of key products with leading production technologies. The products cover five main segments, these being acetyl products, acetates, chemical intermediates, engineering plastics (Ticona), and performance products, the latter including polypropylene films (OPP) and food additives. Celanese AG has a worldwide workforce of some 13,900 employees and operates production facilities in North America, Europe, and the Asia/Pacific region. The corporation currently has 32 production sites in eight countries."
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Deliberate and Emergency Strategy, 2004.
A discussion of different reasons for strategy changes in business, known as Deliberate or Emergent Strategy.
3,830 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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This paper describes three companies in three different sectors that are pursuing a deliberate strategy and three that are pursuing an emergent strategy. The first part of the paper looks at examples of deliberate strategy, whereby the decisions are initiated from within a company and accord with the company?s intrinsic goals. The paper then explores three companies that use emergent strategy, where the company continually shifts its strategy in line with the market's needs.
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"An apparel company that is currently using an emergent strategy is Vans, which is continually shifting its strategy. In the arena of youth fashion in which Vans operates, producing shoes as well a clothes for the segment of the youth market that associates itself with skateboarding, being the ?in? label is the most important thing. It is the most important thing for the company but it is also the most important thing for those who wear Vans products. There is actually relatively little that a company can do to guarantee this ?in? status: Such a designation as being in is made by the young men (and some very few young women) who identify with this brand."
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Human Capital Strategy, 2005.
This paper develops a theoretical framework for human capital strategy.
13,800 words (approx. 55.2 pages), 23 sources, MLA, $ 135.95
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This paper discuses the many facets of human capital strategy and its effect on organizations including methodologies for diagnosing an organization's human capital situation by using balanced scorecards, human capital modeling, benchmarking and metrics. The author reviews a human capital strategy for Wal-Mart as a hypothetical example demonstrating how the strategy, methodology and approach must be tailored to an individual organization. The paper presents best practice cases as a source of knowledge and expertise and stresses that human capital strategy is a must in today's organizations.
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"Human resources (HR )departments are undergoing a transformation in this century from entities that viewed people as being a cost to the organization to entities that recognize people as an asset to the organization."
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Human Resources Strategy, 2008.
This paper looks at the importance of human resources strategy and different relevant options available.
1,945 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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In this article, the writer examines the importance of the human resources strategy and looks at the necessary steps to formulate such a strategy. The writer then discusses human resources (HR) strategy, how to align the HR strategy to the business strategy and why and how best to do this. Furthermore, the writer describes the need for scanning the environment, the challenges in doing so and also the environmental factors that impact an organization. In addition, the writer discusses the different aspects of HR planning that encompass job analysis, forecasting, demand for human resources in an organization and the internal and external labor supply in the same organization. Finally the writer looks at the strategic options available to meet the necessary shortages or excesses in the workforce. The aspects discussed in this section are downsizing and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing and strategic international human resources management.
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Introduction
Importance of HR Strategy
Aligning HR with business Strategy
Environment Scanning
Evaluation of HR programs and policies
HR Planning
Job Analysis
Forecasting
Human Resources Demand
Labor Supply
Strategic Options
Downsizing & Restructuring
Mergers & Acquisitions
Outsourcing
Strategic International HRM
Conclusion
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"In order to formulate an effective HR strategy it is essential to scan the environment the organization operates in. In this section we will be discussing the sources and methods used to scan the environment, the challenges involved, and environment factors."
"There are many different sources and methods that can be used to scan the environment. Publications, professional associations and professional consultants are some of the most popular sources used. Trend Analysis, Delphi Technique and Impact Analysis are some of the techniques that are very popular when scanning the environment."
"The inability to accurately predict the future is one of the main challenges of environment scanning. Isolating the critical from the insignificant is another challenge.
"There are many environment factors that can impact an organization. Some such factors are economic, technological, political, legislative, demographic, social and cultural factors."
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International Marketing Strategy, 2005.
A marketing strategy for Chinese textile products.
9,905 words (approx. 39.6 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 201.95
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This study evaluates the best possible marketing strategy for the entry of Chinese textile products into the international market. Through careful and comprehensive analysis, the paper evaluates all aspects of the strategy including exporting tactics, a SWOT analysis, the marketing mix, and distribution and growth strategies.
Introduction
Aims of the Study
Literature Review
Concept of Market-Entry
Marco-Market Analysis
A brief Overview of the Chinese Textile Industry
SWOT Analysis of the Chinese Textile Industry
Marketing Mix
Summary
Communication Strategies
Public Relations Strategies for the Chinese Textile Sector
Advertising Strategies for the Chinese Textile Sector
Other Promotional Strategies to Cater the International Textile Market
Entry Strategies
Pricing Policies for the Chinese Textile Sector
Distribution strategy for the Chinese Textile Sector
Conclusion
Methodology
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"Before we attempt to craft an international marketing strategy, it is vital to understand that the basic concept and definition of marketing does not change, whether the target market is local or international. Nevertheless, the possibilities and alternatives of the marketing strategy increase when the company decides to become export oriented because the range of threats and opportunities widens. For case in point, a Chinese company's language of communication might be "Chinese," but when dealing with international clients, for instance in America, then the company has to carry out its business activities in "English." This does not simply mean that they have to communicate in the English language, but it means that they not only have to understand the American business and social culture but also promote their products and services in keeping with the American culture. If they wither or fail to fulfill or overlook this criterion, then their chances for international success are very low."
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German Naval Strategy During World War II, 2002.
A discussion of Germany's Naval Strategy during World War II, focusing on the development of the German Navy as well as their weapons and strategy.
19,400 words (approx. 77.6 pages), 64 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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As a result of the Treaty of Versailles the German Navy was reduced to a small coastal defense. This thesis looks at the German Naval plan during World War II and why it was not as successful as it should have been. Issues such as their deployment strategy, ship and submarine building, weapons are examined in great detail. The German Naval strategy is compared with the British Navy. The miscalculations made by the German Naval leaders are evaluated to show what went wrong for the German Navy.
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"During the Second World War Great Britain depended on her sea born trade to maintain her ability to be involved in the conflict. This required the Royal Navy to protect convoys by using most of its capital ship strength. German leaders realized that they could never create a navy large enough to challenge the British directly. From the onset of German remilitarization they planned to build a small, technically advanced fleet of battleships that could destroy the capital ships of the Royal Navy in succession and weaken Britain to such a point that she would be compelled to negotiate a settlement."
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Leadership and Strategy, 2004.
This paper is about leadership and strategy and includes from Sun Tzu five "laws of Leadership" and five "laws of strategy."
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper is about leadership and strategy and includes from Sun Tzu five "laws of Leadership" and five "laws of strategy." Each law is buttressed by a (brief) verbatim reference to The Art of War.
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"Leadership and Strategy. Sun Tzu was born in the Chinese state of Ch'i during the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history and is believed to have authored "The Art of War" sometime during the fourth century BCE. Many great Chinese philosophers lived during this time including Confucius Mencius and Lao Tzu. Charles Rarick explains in SAM Advanced Management Journal, that the legend is that Sun Tzu's manuscript attracted the attention of King Ho-luof Wu who requested an audience with the author."
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"Strategy as Action", 2008.
A review of business strategy and strategic rationale for competitive advantage, as discussed in "Strategy as Action: Competitive Dynamics and Competitive Advantage," by C. Grimm, K. Smith and H. Lee.
1,321 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the book entitled "Strategy as Action: Competitive Dynamics and Competitive Advantage," written by C. Grimm, K. Smith and H. Lee. The paper first discusses the book in relation to general managerial economics as applied for competitive advantage. The paper then discusses the relationship between establishing a sound economic justification for business strategy and strategic rationale. It also provides various examples from the literature used to support these observations.
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Abstract
Overview
Major Themes
Economic Integration
Conclusion
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"Such a mentality at the managerial and executive level within a given organization allows the company, no matter how large or hierarchical in nature, to respond more quickly and more effectively to both threats and opportunities in the marketplace. In such an environment, while there still exists many real and unforeseeable market threats, the market itself is reduced as close to the concept of perfect competition as it likely can be (Besanko, Dranove, Shanley & Schaefer, 2006, p.208). In this ideal type of market companies compete in a relatively level playing field of opportunity where there are sufficient consumers, a market price completely arrived at by market forces, and a market not controlled by any single competitor or supplier. By framing the global market in such a context, the authors of Strategy as Action: Competitive Dynamics and Competitive Advantage becomes a field manual for contemporary organizations in the global economy."
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Mintzberg?s Strategy, 2003.
An analysis of Mintzberg's ten schools of thought on strategy.
2,004 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 27 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper attempts to define and describe the concept of strategy. The paper begins by explaning that few theories actually define the subject, but one of the main ones is Mintzberg's theories or school's of thought on the topic of strategy. The paper explains what the ten theories are and then shows how they apply to the organization.
Contents:
Mintzberg?s ten schools of thought
Strategy as a process
Strategy in content
Strategy in context
References
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"In Mintzberg?s ten schools of thought Mintzberg classifies strategy into 10 schools of thought. These schools are grouped into either prescriptive and practitioner-focused or descriptive and research-focused. Prescriptive schools aim to control strategy process through analysis and are interested in how strategies should be formulated (Minzberg, p35, 1990). Whereas descriptive schools are more about how strategies arise and emerge (Minzberg, Ahlstrand, & Lampel. 1998). The first of the prescriptive school?s is the design school. The design school seeks to establish a fit between internal capabilities and external possibilities by using a SWOT analysis (Bennigson, 1999). The next prescriptive school, the planning school, views that specialists and professional planners should develop strategy."
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Michael E Porter: What is Strategy?, 2002.
This management paper is based on an evaluation of successful business strategies, and is based on Michael Porter's (1980) book, "Competitive Strategy."
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 142.95
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This management paper is based on an evaluation of successful business strategies, and is based on Michael Porter's (1980) book, "Competitive Strategy." The essay compares strategies that have failed with those more successful approaches, and examines the problems that can arise when unsuccessful decisions are implemented.
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