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South Korea's Automobile Industry, 2003.
An in-depth paper on the current state of the automobile industry in South Korea.
5,914 words (approx. 23.7 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 141.95
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This paper makes an indepth analysis of the South Korean economy, its history, demographics and its exhuberant economy. Specifically, the writer looks at its automobile sector and the various regulations that have benefitted this sector.
I.1.A) South Korea : Current state of affairs
I.1.A.a) Location
I.1.A.b) People of South Korea
I.1.A.c) South Korean Government structure
I.2.B.) South Korean demographic characteristics
I.3.C) Social Practices and norms that currently exist within South Korea
I.4.D) Government reforms undertaken and its current spread on domestic and international business and entrepreneurial
spirit
I.5.E) Current regulations and its overall reach and impact on South Korea?s general business practices
II South Korea?s domestic business environment in context of the Automobile sector
II.1.A) South Korea and the automobile sector, an introduction
Characteristics of Market
II.2.B) Current government outlook and policy and its impacton the Automobile sector
II.3.C) Overview of regulatory and deregulatory practices undertaken by South Korean Government
II.4.D) Current state of the automobile sector and current developments
Automobile Ownership
Export
Imports
Domestic Sales & Exports
II.5.E) Sector competitiveness in relation to local and international firms
III) Bibliography/References
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"South Korea has been an important connotation for modern history and the adverse impact of the Cold War. Korean history as such is over four thousand years old however even after treacherous Japanese and Chinese rule over Korea over the course of its history it did have several decades of democracy only to be marred by other invasions. Immediately after the Second World War, America and U.S.S.R. decided arbitrarily to occupy and divide North and South Korea across the 38th Parallel and it was mutually agreed upon that over the next couple of decades the region would be reunited into one Korea. However the spill-over effects of the Cold War, rather Capitalism versus Communism created what can be termed as ??Cold? Korea ?War?? which has led to extensive wars between the North and the South and even after five decades of division both the North and the South have only vastly grown in differences, cultures and economic development. While the North has remained impoverished and dependent on Chinese handouts and maintains one of the largest militaries in the world, USA brought South Korea under its wing and has created one of the world?s largest economies. It is a sharp contrast to the North with very little similarity except a violent history that was marred by foreign rule. South Korea today is a vibrant economy and although it has faced its share of problems with dictatorial regimes over the last couple of decade?s democracy has been widespread and successful and has led to strong economic growth and recovery."
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The Secession of South Carolina, 2006.
Examines why South Carolina left the union of the United States of America in 1860.
963 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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One key reason that the Civil War was fought was to preserve the union of states, as the southern states, one by one, seceded from the United States in order to form the Confederate States of America. This secession, which threatened to destroy the new nation before it had time to fully blossom, began with South Carolina's exit from the union of the United States in 1860. This paper discusses why South Carolina seceded, the effect that this action had on the rest of the southern states, and the role that South Carolina's action played in sparking the Civil War.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
A Nation Divided
South Carolina Leads the Secession Movement
Effects of South Carolina's Secession
South Carolina Sparks Civil War
Aftermath of Secession
Works Cited
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"South Carolina's intense desire for freedom from the constraints of the U.S. culminated in the conflict at Fort Sumter, Charleston, on April 12, 1861. Based on previously unsuccessful efforts for South Carolina to gain control of this fort, still under U.S. military control, South Carolina formed a huge army of its own and attacked Fort Sumter, gaining control of it and killing U.S. soldiers in the process. This act of rebellion constituted treason against the U.S., and in response, Abraham Lincoln called up 75,000 troops to squash the confederacy."
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Struggles within South Africa, 2002.
This paper is an investigation into the effect of colonization on South Africa and the people of South Africa.
4,134 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 110.95
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This is an in-depth paper of what the country of South Africa went through during the years of Dutch and British colonization. Discusses issues such as segregation, apartheid and freedom fighting. It begins with the Dutch colonization in 1652 and how this impacted the life of the African and Khoi Khoi natives. It examines how these early relationships gave rise to the hundreds of years of oppression and discrimination of the ruling white colonialist over the black natives. Studies these complex relationships until the time of the release of Nelson Mandela.
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"Colonization is defined by Webster?s Dictionary as an act or instance of colonizing. To South Africa and the South African people colonization has a much deeper and much more complex meaning. Colonization began in South Africa with the entrance of the Dutch in1652 and again with the British in 1806. The colonization by the Dutch was brought on by the need for a supply port to help ships sailing around the southern tip of the African continent. The Dutch?s philosophy regarding the indigenous African people was one of separation and isolation. The Dutch urged their colonist to stay away from the native people and try to have little or no contact or interaction with them. One of the first conflicts between African and Dutch interest occurred between the Dutch and the KhoiKhoi. This conflict began when the indigenous KhoiKhoi realized that the Dutch settlers were in South Africa to stay. The KhoiKhoi believed that the Dutch intended to continue encroaching on the farmlands of their people. This tension between the Dutch and Africans broke out into a war, which last four years. The KhoiKhoi resistance was stopped by the Dutch due to the superior tactics and superior weapons used by the Dutch army. This conflict was one of many in which the native Africans attempted to take back their homelands, but fell short of their goals. In 1806 the British seized control of the South African colony in order to utilize its location and natural resources. "
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The South African Union Constitution of 1910, 2006.
An analysis of how the South African Union Constitution of 1910 attempted to regulate and contain the interests of South Africa's different racial groups.
1,889 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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The paper examines the impact of the constitution as defined by L. Thompson's four main points in "A History of South Africa". The paper also discusses events leading up to, and which influenced the creation of the constitution. It looks at the creation of a political system and the containing and regulating of the different racial groups through the Franchise laws. Additionally, the paper examines the attempt to protect the interests of the Afrikaners and English through the adoption of English and Dutch as the official languages. The impact and effectiveness of these points is also considered through evaluation of later legislation.
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"The Constitution contained four key principals, which were designed to regulate and control the interests of the main racial groups within South Africa. The first major principal was concerned with the establishment of a political system based on the British model, therefore creating a unitary state with parliamentary sovereignty. The once independent states of the cape Colony, the Transvaal, Orange Free State and Natal became provinces within the Union of South Africa. Each province had its own local government; however central government had legal supremacy over all local institutions. As in Great Britain, the executive was directly responsible to a majority in the lower house, known as the House of Assembly. "
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South African Opposition to Abolition, 2008.
A look at the opposition to the abolition of slavery in South Africa in the writings of South African jurist Christoffel Brand and Governor of the United Laagers, Piet Retief.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses colonial resistance to abolition in South Africa. In particular, the paper looks at the views of Christoffel Brand and Piet Retief regarding slavery and contends that their attitudes were the product both of a formerly accepted ethical acquiescence to slavery and of the heightened pressures to be disabused of this acceptance.
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"And ultimately, it is apparent that Brand's fears are warranted. Between the time of his grievance in 1831 and Piet Retief's Manifesto in 1837, British Parliament had completely outlawed all forms of slavery on its soil or in its foreign holdings. Naturally, in such prominent colonial locales as Cape Towne, to where both authors in question draw their origins, this would have a determinant impact on the future of Africa. In many ways, the moment captured by Retief's series of complaints may be seen as an inflection point leading to an end of British dominance on the African continent."
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The South African Laundry and Fabric Care Industry, 2005.
This paper is a research proposal to study the opportunities for investment and expansion of the South African laundry and fabric care industry.
5,990 words (approx. 24.0 pages), 23 sources, APA, $ 142.95
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This paper explains that, identifying the best approach to providing the consumers of South Africa with laundry detergents and fabric care products, which meet their unique needs, is a significantly more critical than for most of their Western counterparts. The reason given is because water supply and safety issues in South Africa remain a major health concern and government programs to address this issue have not yet been successful. The author points out that, although the market for soaps continued to be dominated by Lever, Olivine and Colgate-Palmolive, the growing popularity of other toiletry lines created opportunities for large local firms, such as the Central African Pharmaceutical Suppliers (CAPS), and other smaller firms, such as Robins Remedies and Stobard & Wesley, and multinationals like Ponds and Boots. The paper outlines the methodology for the proposed study including (1) focus groups about South African habits and practices to understand consumer needs, behaviors and attitudes in the detergent markets; (2) AC Nielsen share (volume and value) data of the South African detergent market in the past 5 years to determine market size, splits, trends and overall performance by key players; (3) Porter's 5 Forces model to analyze the industry sector; (4) a company analysis of Unilever using data from their annual reports in order to understand marketing spending, trends and overall investment strategies and (5) an evaluation of successful marketing campaigns and strategies in markets with similar market demographics by other leading detergent companies to understand winning formulas in other markets. Illustration, charts and tables.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Importance and Rationale of Study
Scope of Study
Review of Related Literature
Background and Overview
South Africa Today
Unilever Today
Corporate Strategy at Unilever
Shift from Mono Branding to House Branding
Eliminate Furtive Branding Techniques in Favor of Corporate Branding
Porter's Five Forces Analysis
The Relative Strength of Buyers or Customers
The Relative Strength of Suppliers
Ease of Entry of New Competitors
Availability of Substitutes
Rivalry between Competing Firms
Methodology
Description of the Study Approach
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"In researching the South African detergent industry and its growth potential one cannot discountenance the impact of the huge Unilever conglomerate in the market. The South African detergent industry is one of the most established in the developing world, dating back to 1887 when William Lever, the founder of Lever Brothers, registered the Sunlight trademark. His first visit to South Africa in 1895 was to an under-developed country crippled by drought with poor communications and few skills. However, he believed products would ultimately be manufactured locally. Initially, this was not viable as tariffs on imported vegetable oils were considerably higher than those on imported soaps. As a result, consignments of Sunlight, the first wrapped and branded soap, were shipped to South Africa. From 1912 to the late 80's the detergent industry in South Africa grew driven by massive investments by the Unilever company."
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The United States and South Korea: ., 2002.
An Analysis of the alliance between the US and South Korea.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This ten-page graduate-level paper discusses whether the U.S.-South Korea Alliance is changing and concludes that it will survive. In the process, the author analyzes the current crisis in South Korea, the South Korean view of Americans, the North's nuclear threat, and the impact of the death of two Korean teenagers on the relationship.
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South Korea, 2006.
A review of the history of South Korea's foreign policy.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper discusses foreign policy in South Korea and how it was affected by the Korean War, noting that the foreign policy of South Korea after the war was greatly influenced by the conflict between North and South. The Korean War forged close ties between South Korea and the United States, and the threat from the North shaped the way south Korea responded to many other parts of the world, especially to any other Communist country that might be seen as providing aid to the North.
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"South Korea and North Korea have been divided since the end of World War II. The foreign policy of South Korea after the war was greatly influenced by the conflict between North and South. The Korean War forged close ties between South Korea and the United States, and the threat from the North shaped the way south Korea responded to many other parts of the world, especially to any other Communist country that might be seen as providing aid to the North."
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South Korea and the United States, 2004.
This paper discusses the historical and economic relationship of South Korea and the United States.
4,480 words (approx. 17.9 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 117.95
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This paper explains that the fighting between South Korea, supported by U.S.A., and North Korea, supported by the Soviets, has created such a long-lasting impact on North Korea that it will never again be able to trust the U.S.A., which also has an effect on the relationship of South Korea and the United States. The author points out that the U.S.A., as the 'Super Power,' utilizes its diplomatic relations with other countries to bring about foreign policies that are beneficial to South Korea. The paper relates that the U.S.A. is the most important economic partner of South Korea, one of the leading investors in the South Korean market, and the second largest export market for the U.S.A.; however, there have been disagreements over the trade policies.
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"There is a general opinion that the Pacific War had dragged on for far longer than was necessary, and the Japanese had been willing to surrender a long time before they actually did, if their terms that the Emperor would remain in his position had been accepted earlier. In fact, this was what led to the occupation of Manchuria as well as the division of Korea into two factions, the North and the South. With the occupation of North Korea by the Soviets, there grew tensions along the border, there was a virtual Cold War taking place between the two sides, and since the Koreans are a nation of proud people, they were naturally resentful of those who had caused this division, the United States. The Americans in the meanwhile took an easy way out, and appointed the Japanese as administrators of local affairs in South Korea."
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SAB Miller (South African Breweries), 2004.
Business analysis of SAB Miller (South African Breweries), the largest brewery in South Africa and one of the largest breweries in the world.
822 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper presents a brief portfolio of SAB Miller investments, takes a look at the company's globalization efforts, provides current financial information on the company, and looks at some financial indicators concerning SAB Miller's industry competitors.
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"SAB Miller is by far the largest brewery in South Africa and one of the largest brewers in the world. Its presence is felt within 4 continents, with leading market shares in many of the countries it operates in. It is one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola outside the USA. AS of 1999, SAB Miller has been listed on the London Stock Exchange, a testimony of its economic strength.
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Stakeholder Analysis at South West Airlines, 2007.
An analysis of the relationship between the stakeholders and their roles at South West Airlines.
2,966 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 87.95
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This paper presents a strategic analysis of South West Airlines. It identifies various stakeholders and their relationship with each other. It also looks at their effect on the success or failure of the strategy of South West airlines. The paper discusses the background of South West Airlines and moves through its strategic planning process and identifies the various stakeholders' roles in the strategic planning process of the airlines. The paper concludes with recommendations for the airline.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Project Background
Project Stakeholders
Stakeholders at South West Airlines
Relationship between Various Stakeholders At Southwest Airlines
Conclusions
Recommendations
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"US Congress passed an Airline Deregulation Act 1978. This law permitted inter-state air flights. Southwest's attempt to become an inter -state airline soon faced political obstacles. Southwest wanted to operate all its inter -state flights from Love Field Airport, which was very close to downtown Dallas. On the other hand all other airlines operated their flights from Dallas Forth Worth (DFW) airport, which was far away from main city. Fearing that Southwest will be able to get larger number of passengers on inter-state routes, its rival airlines with the aid of Fort Worth Congressman Jim Wright tried to pass a law banning all inter state flights from Love Field Airport. Southwest bosses Kelleher and Collin in a counter action, succeeded in winning support of influential Senators -the members of upper House of Congress. The lawmakers supporting the two sides then negotiated an agreement, which is known as Love Field Compromise. Jim Wright's attempt to use Congressional opinion against inter-state flights from love Field and counter action taken by pro-South-West Senator with regard to using the Love Field airport is an example of how Political Institution like the U.S Congress and politicians can influence business environment either by creating opportunity or blocking it."
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South Africa - Imports and Exports, 2005.
A brief discussion of the imports and exports which are the backbone of the South African economy.
910 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper provides data and information about South Africa's imports and exports. It explains that energy is key to South Africa's economy and coal is one of its most important exports. Although only one-third of coal produced in South Africa is exported, primarily to the European Union (EU) and also to East Asia, in fact, South Africa was the world's third largest net coal exporter in 2002. The paper also looks at how the country is involved in the international financial community and how it assists other African countries.
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"Although the sister South Dunes Coal Terminal (SDCT) opened in 2000 to facilitate the participation of empowerment corporations in the coal export sector, RBCT exporters and the SDCT partners agreed in June 2001 to expand the RBCT facility as well. Because no brand new rail infrastructure is needed, RBCT's expansion is considered the most cost-effective method of increasing South Africa 's coal export capability to the world at large. In fact, RBCT's expansion will increase its South Africa's export capacity by 11 mmst. SDCT firms will be permitted to export up to 7.2 mmst per year from this newer terminal. In March 2002, SDCT firms secured $41 million of the proposed expansion's $52 million total estimated cost. The last $11 million is to be financed by RBCT shareholders. The first shipment of coal by an empowerment entrant was loaded at the RBCT in October 2003. The RBCT's fully planned expansion is expected to be completed in 2005."
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Levi Strauss in South Africa, 2005.
The paper analyzes the Levi Strauss Company's proposed move into the South African market.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper considers the move of Levi Strauss into the market in South Africa and the possible affects due to the fact that South Africa is a signatory to GATT. The paper notes that the company is now planning to expand its business to the Southern African region via South Africa and considers the fact that previously South Africa was a country shunned by much of the world for its policy of apartheid. However, this boycott has now been lifted. The history of the Levi Strauss Company is also mentioned.
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"The Levi Strauss Company was founded in 1853 by Bavarian immigrant Levi Strauss, and the company today is one of the world's largest brand-name apparel marketers, with sales in more than 110 countries. Levi's apparel products are sold under the Levi's, Dockers, and Levi Strauss Signature brands. In 1873, Levi Strauss and Nevada tailor Jacob Davis patented the process of putting rivets in pants for strength, creating the world's first jeans. The Levi's trademark is today one of the most recognized in the world and is registered in more than 160 countries (About LS&Co., 2005, paras. 1-3). The company employs approximately 8,850 people worldwide, with the company organized into three geographic divisions: Levi Strauss, North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is now planning to expand its business to the Southern African region via South Africa."
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Media Policy in South Africa, 2007.
An analysis of media policy in South Africa and a comparison of media performance standards in Britain, Italy and Germany.
3,606 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper explains that one of the main roles of the press in any democracy is that of a public watchdog that is vigilant over government activities on behalf of the people that government serves. The paper focuses on South Africa as a point of reference and refers to the history of South African policy as well as certain European media policy counterparts, in order to gauge standards of media performance.
Outline:
Introduction
Media and Democracy
Media Policy in South Africa
External Media Policy
Policy Formulation Aspects
Internal Media Policy
Policy Formulation Aspects
The Gate keeping Function
European Media Policy
United Kingdom Media Policy
Italian Media Policy
German Media Policy
South African Media Policy History
Apartheid Era
After Apartheid
Comparison
Conclusion
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"One of the main roles that the press plays in any democracy is that of a public watchdog that is vigilant over government activities on behalf of the people that government serves (Krimsky, 2000). The media is a fundamental tool in the decision-making of the democratic government in any country. A democracy requires the people of the state to make choices and decisions on a daily basis. This therefore needs to be aided by a media and media environment that allows for objectivity through its content and the journalists and staff of the forms of media themselves. The media needs to inform, without judging (Krimsky, 2000)."
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Labor and Industrial Relations in South Africa, 2008.
A discussion of the impact of the unique political and socio-economic situation in South Africa on labor relations and human resource management.
771 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper examines how South Africa's unique cultural, socio-economic, and political situation imposes difficult challenges for labor relations and human resource management. The paper explains that since the end of apartheid, the country has faced the problem of how to bring about substantive equality, including economic equality. The paper then looks at how the new South African government eschewed the redistribution approach, and instead opted to implement systematic and sometimes extreme forms of affirmative action. The paper also points out that a good example of the affirmative action policies the new South African government put in place is the Black Economic Empowerment initiative (BEE), which was established with the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act in 2004. The writer believes that this initiative is a good one from a human rights perspective. However, from a human resources point of view, the challenge of this situation must be that artificially speeding up the promotion of people who have been systematically denied good education for so long, creates a danger that under-qualified people will be in management positions. The paper concludes that the problem of providing adequate training for people who have for so long been excluded from management positions is likely the biggest current problem facing human resources managers, as South Africa continues to change towards becoming a normal society.
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"However, despite such descriptions, this initiative does primarily aim to improve the economic lot of blacks - given that it is they who suffer most from inequality. It does this with measures such as legislation and regulation, which aim among other things to put more blacks in management. For example, there is the balanced scorecard, which assesses whether there is sufficient black ownership of companies, sufficient black senior management, sufficient black human resource development and employment equity, etc. These factors are imposed as codes on state bodies, public companies and foreign investment companies. How well companies do on the score card affects vital economic factors, such as whether they are awarded contracts (Alexander, 2004)."
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