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Verizon Corporation, 2007.
An analysis of the Verizon Corporation, currently the top
telecommunications services provider in the US.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the Verizon Corporation was formed in 2000 when Bell Atlantic bought GTE. The writer points out that since that time, Verizon has become the top US telecommunications services provider for two years running. This analysis looks at the specific technology that Verizon has implemented which is reflected in its revenue and client growth. The writer claims that in the future, Verizon wireless will continue to enjoy its competitive advantage in the wireless sector. The writer concludes that despite the current status of AT&T mobility as the top mobile carrier, Verizon should eclipse them because of their stronger network and superior communication technology.
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"The Fios fiber network has already been integrated in the vast majority of Verizon's network, however it has seen its cost per household soar substantially due to the fact that Fios connections needs to be made to each house individually. Here again, Verizon proved its technology innovation. In 2006, Verizon implemented new technology via the MoCA. MoCA will allow Verizon to reduce the cost of Fios installation by using existing cabling via coaxial cable to connect home computers to its broadband network. Previous to these efforts, Verizon spent about 1200 dollars per home to connect customers to their fiber network as well as an additional 1400 dollars per home Verizon had to spend to stall the fiber network to telephone poles around neighborhoods. As a result of their technology advantage in leverage coaxial connections, Verizon has been able to slash the costs of installing Fios substantially. The cost for installation per home has decreased to 715 per home, and the cost for laying new fiber in neighborhoods to 890 per home. The innovation within their telecommunications division reflects two levels of innovation that is emblematic of Verizon's overall strategy."
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Case Study: Verizon's Strategic Evaluation, 2008.
Demonstrates the use of matrix evaluation methods for a strategic development plan for Verizon Communications.
1,570 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper explains that Verizon Communications is known as one of the largest communication units, synonymous with telecommunications, wireless networks, information services, and international telecommunications processes. The author points out that, from its financial statements presented in this case study, Verizon has not been making a profit irrespective of its large market shares and continued diversification. The paper then relates that it is imperative that there is a process of identifying factors, which add or deplete the value of the organization, and simultaneously using these factors to create a comparative advantage for Verizon. The author utilizes an external factor valuation matrix (EFE), a internal factor valuation matrix, a SWOT matrix and a Porter's five forces model. The paper includes tables of these evaluations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
External Factor Valuation Matrix: Verizon Communications
Internal Factor Valuation Matrix: Verizon Communications
SWOT Matrix
Porter's Model: Five Forces Affecting Verizon
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"The bargaining power of buyers is highlighted by the fact that Verizon wants to increase brand loyalty, hence the strategic marketing activities, which reinforces elements of the marketing mix and helps to alleviate the bargaining leverage of the buyer. In the telecommunications industry, demand is highly elastic since there are many substitutes. Verizon minimizes the threat of the buyer power, by making demand more inelastic since they offer a wide array of products via bundling options with affiliate telecommunication products or by products."
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Case Study: Verizon Communications, Inc., 2004.
This paper examines Verizon Communications, one of the world's leading providers of communications services.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper describes Verizon Communications. The author addresses the question, "Are there examples of instances in which Verizon does not say and do what it says it does?" The paper concludes that Verizon delivers its promises to shareholders.
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"Verizon is a Fortune ... company and one of the world's leading providers of communications services with approximately .... billion in annual revenues. Verizon companies are the largest providers of wired and wireless communications in the United States. Verizon is also the largest directory publisher in the world as measured by directory titles and circulation. Verizon's international presence includes wire line and wireless communications operations and investments primarily in the Americas and Europe. Verizon Communications, Inc., based in New York and incorporated in Delaware, was formed on June ... with the ..."
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Management - Verizon, 2007.
A review of the management and leadership strategies of the telecommunications company, Verizon.
1,334 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper reviews and discusses Verizon, focusing primarily on the company's management and leadership strategies. According to the paper, Verizon is one of three of the most popular phone companies, and has built its business on a simple, powerful premise; the more people connected to a network, the more valuable the network is to those who use it.
Outline:
Differences between Leadership and Management at Verizon
Four Fundamentals of Management
Conclusion and Recommendations
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"However, Verizon has taken several steps to place themselves in an optimal competitive position. For example, their pricing strategy has been to invest significant financial resources to advertise products, differentiate themselves from the competition, build brand image, and improve brand loyalty. Although such advertising is fairly expensive, Verizon has used this non-price competitive tool to build brand loyalty and change consumer determinants of demand. Verizon has protected their brand by actively pursuing infringers and protecting their trademarked names. Verizon also uses a pricing strategy to preserve and enhance sales. All of its' prices remain competitive with those of competitors, and from time to time the company will also implement sales or specially priced items occasionally to attract more consumers. In this way, Burger King has maintained effectively the phase of control in their management model."
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Verizon and Human Resources, 2004.
A combination review of the article, ?Verizon Communications, Inc.: Implementing a Human Resources Balanced Scorecard?, and a review of the process of the balanced scorecard.
1,987 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper reviews the article, ?Verizon Communications, Inc.: Implementing a Human Resources Balanced Scorecard?, by Marc Epstein, and also reviews the process of balanced scorecard and how the concept works and can be applied in this highly competitive global economy. Verizon is the largest provider of wire-line and wireless communications in the United States, and it is a recognized exponent of the human resource balanced scorecard methodology. This report identifies and discusses key issues and problems that have been related to the combining of organization's existing business strategies and its newer human resource management strategies and practices.
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"The article demonstrated how Human Resource leaders are now continually being placed under increased pressure to clarify and demonstrate through the use of hard data and what the value of their functions can or will deliver to the business as a whole. In other words, soft functions such as Human Resources can no longer simply represent a bottomless pit of costs. This report details how Human Resources Management is implementing new strategic management frameworks such as the Balanced Scorecard to develop and embed the value of the processes from Human Resources Management business-wide. And finally, the report will also attempt to elaborate on two of the HRM component areas that are included in the strategic HRM action plan developed in response to Q2."
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The Verizon Wireless Company, 2008.
An analysis of the importance of hiring top professionals for the Verizon Wireless Company.
973 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper discusses some of the numerous challenges that Verizon Wireless is facing. It then discusses how important it is for Verizon to hire the best professionals in the accounting, human resource marketing and technology departments. In addition, the paper looks at the strategies implemented by the provider regarding the development of a new and revolutionary product.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Human Resource Management
Employee Benefits
Trainings
Technological Management
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"Similar to Microsoft employees, Verizon Wireless employees are presented with further investment opportunities. As such, employees can opt to leave up to 6% of their wage within the organization, who will place the finances into investments. At the maturity of the contract signed, the employee will receive the money lent to the organization as well as an interest rate.
"The company's desire to have content workers goes as far as their implication in the employee's family life. As such, parents are offered a 10% discount with several national childcare providers for their children of ages between 2 and 12. Also, the company encourages maternity, presenting parents-to-be with courses on nursing healthy babies."
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HR Balanced Scorecard at Verizon, 2003.
Case analysis of the implementation of the Human Resources Balanced Scorecard at Verizon.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper presents a case analysis of the implementation of the Human Resources Balanced Scorecard at Verizon communications. It analyzes its development, implementation and success. The paper looks at the strategic objectives of Verizon within the telecommunications industry and the HR Balanced Scoreboard as part of the company's response to the changed regulatory environment for the telecommunications industry.
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Verizon?s Entry into the German Wireless Communications Market, 2002.
A paper written as a review by an advisory firm of a proposal by Verizon Wireless to enter the German market.
3,169 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper reviews a recent proposed expansion of wireless service into the German cellular phone market. Verizon wishes to partner with a German firm that has access to the cell phone market so as to avoid costs relating to licensing and market regulations. In assessing political factors affecting the German economy, the paper, in a form of a review, highlights recent shifts in national policy, Germany?s status within the European Union, some basic facts about German demographics and local business practices. Germany?s current government is run by a center-left coalition, which lacks the popular mandate of the electorate. Its chancellor advocates a reform package that aims at raising taxes to prevent a budget crisis amidst a population with rising unemployment costs. This package has been criticized by most economists and has prompted a large street demonstration. Despite this, it can be said that the German business ethic is as strong as it always has been, and Germany represents a stable investment environment. The paper goes on to provide an analysis of the wireless telecommunications sector in Germany and Europe. Here it was found that the greatest barrier to the introduction of cellular technology in Germany is that 70% of the population already has one, compared to 45% of the population of the United States. The introduction of third stage mobile phones, which will replace current cell phone technology, provides an opportunity to introduce a new mobile calling plan on a national basis. The report addresses basic problems with this sector and with an American company attempting to enter the market. The report concludes by ultimately deciding against the introduction of cell phones to Germany.
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"Foreign observers have lauded many aspects of German production methodologies. Many believe that the German market economy is a highly developed organic one, enshrined in centuries of mercantile tradition, and in as such provides a much more stable business environment than neo-liberal Anglo-American models. This is reflected primarily in corporate relations with workers. Workers in Germany are world-renown for their craftsmanship, and with good reason. Germans workers see themselves as apprentices in the tradition of the guild halls of the middle ages. German companies not only spend more on training their workers than their American counterparts, they also have many years of experience do so. German unions appoint members that sit on the board of most German corporations, a practice that would seem anathema in the United States where labor disputes are seen as adversarial and sometimes even hostile. Germans enjoy generous vacation allowances and maternity leave programs. This concept of seeing workers as an integral part of corporate life is known as the ?social partnership.?"
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Verizon Cell Phone Navigation, 2006.
This paper describes the Verizon company's low cost cell phone navigation system.
1,505 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper describes Verizon's VZ Navigator service. The paper explains that, after downloading the VZ Navigator applet into his or her cell phone, the subscriber uses the phone keypad to feed in a city and street address or zip code; whereby, the phone immediately fixes on the destination by searching for the GPS-equipped nearest cell tower. The author relates that the servers of the phone service provider download mapping information to the subscriber's cellphone; thereafter, the handset is disconnected from the network, the phone locks onto the orbiting GPS satellites and the routing begins using an online map that is mobile while traveling. The paper reports that the system functions comparatively well; however, when the voice warns about forthcoming turns, there are occasions when street names are not pronounced right, the wrong name is given as a result of an error in the data entry of the central server or the mapping information is outdated.
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"The second menu is local search that provides basic searching tool informing about "local ATMs and Banks, Attraction and Recreation, Automotive, Business services, Health Care, Lodging, Personal Services, Places of Worship, shopping etc". The third menu of My Places provides quick access to the frequently locations which are being used. The Maps menu provides the maps of the area with real time updating, while moving. The Options menu allows changing the GPS options from metric unit display download options and altering the voice and detail of the VZ Navigator voice announcer."
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Verizon Communications, 2005.
Examines the future plans of this communications company regarding expansion.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 12 sources, $ 178.95
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This paper discusses the plan by Verizon Communications to take a leading position in developing the next stage in Internet-related services, including the implementation of a new IP architecture. As part of this process, Verizon intends to use Nortel's Succession Communication Server Superclass Softswitch. This will allow Verizon to move the Internet and connections to the Internet to the next level, enhancing the possibilities of broadband and allowing more services to be provided at a higher rate of speed.
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"Verizon was formed in 2000 from a merger of Nynex and GTE. The company is taking a leading position in developing the next stage in Internet-related services, including the implementation of a new IP architecture. As part of this process, Verizon intends to use Nortel's Succession Communication Server Superclass Softswitch. This will allow Verizon to move the Internet and connections to the Internet to the next level, enhancing the possibilities of broadband and allowing more services to be provided at a higher rate of speed."
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Verizon Communications, 2004.
Questions are answered about managing change in organizations.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the downsizing experience of Verizon Communications Inc. It looks at the causes of this major organizational change and Verizon's response to downturns in investment of the telecom-industry in the form of cutbacks of workers.
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Problem Solution: Global Communications, 2006.
Uses benchmarking to find the best solution to problems presented in the case of the corporation, Global Communications.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 117.95
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This paper explains that, although it was once a thriving and innovative company, Global Communications has been unsuccessful in meeting the challenges of the current technology and marketing world. The author stresses that Global Communications must increase profitability by implementing operating cost reductions. The paper examines possible solutions as demonstrated by other companies, such as Apple, Microsoft, Levi, General Motors, Verizon Communications, FedEx and UPS. The author points out that the ultimate goal of increasing profitability by outsourcing is a multiple step process, which will take several years to complete.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Situation Analysis
Issue and Opportunity Identification
Stakeholder Perspectives/Ethical Dilemmas
Problem Statement
End-State Vision
Alternative Solutions
Analysis of Alternative Solutions
Risk Assessment and Mitigation Techniques
Optimal Solution
Implementation Plan
Evaluation of Results
Conclusion
Table: Issue and Opportunity Identification
Table: Stakeholder Perspectives
Table: Analysis of Alternative Solutions
Table: Risk Assessment and Mitigation Techniques
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"The creation of new products and services could further assist Global Communications in reaching the end-state vision of increasing profitability. Although this goal is not immediately necessary for success, the investment into the research and development of new products and services could increase profits in the future. Outsourcing and reducing salaries and benefits will result in increased profits, which may be invested in the research and development departments."
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Telecommunications Industry, 2007.
An analysis of the effects of Verizon's changes in the fiber optic field of telecommunications.
716 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper discusses the changes that have occurred over the years in the telecommunications industry, since the "great Ma Bell". It particularly focuses on the changes that the company, Verizon will see in the fiber optic field. It looks at the forces in Verizon's task environment that affect the industry in various negative and positive ways.
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"Verizon is a large telecom corporation. Over the last seven years, Verizon has "made an audacious--and very expensive--bet on a new internet connection that is faster than anything the U.S. has ever seen" (Stephanie Mehta, 2007, p. 119). FiOS (Fiber Optic Service) is a huge investment that the telecom industry is relying on to continue its' success. Verizon has strategically planned how to budget for "$23 billion by the end of 2010" ( Stephanie Mehta, 2007, p. 119). As fiber to the premise grows throughout the country, the more customers Verizon will lure away from the competitive cable companies. With various bundle packages and savings for customers, Verizon is continuously building a competitive advantage over that of its closest competitors. Cox Communications, Cavalier, and many other companies are close competitors in the Virginia area. Verizon has the fiber to the premise rarely failing compared to the competitors broadband fiber. Customers have complained about the moisture in the air interfering with the cable company's fiber. Verizon has proved through trails and tribulations that their fiber service to the house has done exceptionally well with little to no interruptions."
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Becoming a Learning Organization, 2006.
Explores the elements which constitute a genuine learning organization and how they can be incorporated into Verizon Business so that the company can avoid making the same mistakes it made in the past.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper examines the elements of a learning organization, chiefly the five learning disciplines as defined by Peter Senge, and looks at how these elements can be applied to an organization undergoing a profound change process. Moreover the paper details how human resources can become involved in the process and how double loop learning, first advanced by Chris Argyris, can allow Verizon Business to avoid the errors which doomed the former WorldCom.
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"The following paper will briefly explore the disciplines or elements which constitute a genuine learning organization and how these elements can be incorporated into Verizon Business (formerly WorldCom) so as to avoid the pitfalls of the past. The paper also examines the concept of double-loop learning and contemplates how this can be used to benefit Verizon Business in the present and future. No less importantly, the paper points out the integral role that human resources will play in the company's future as it sets about shifting from an embattled former entity to a prosperous twenty-first century corporation. With this in mind, it is to a discussion of these issues that we now turn."
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Organizational Structure, 2005.
This paper evaluates the organizational structures of three different companies: Verizon, Sears and NASD.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that Verizon, Sears, and NASD possess unique opportunities for advancement within their given industries. The author points out that each organization is strong in unique way, and they possess considerable key organizational strengths that have fueled their successes. The paper evaluates these differences in greater detail, describing the successful components of each organization in order to identify their strengths and weaknesses.
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"In modern society, today's companies possess unique and diverse organizational structures in order to satisfy a laundry list of objectives. It is expected that these differences in structure and operations are key components of the success or failure of a given business, and that the stronger organizations with the most effective operations, strategies and employees are more likely to prevail. Three organizations in different business areas, Verizon, Sears, and NASD, are worth further examination because of their commitments to improving their organizational structures in different ways. The following discussion evaluates these differences in greater detail, describing the successful components of each organization in order to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Verizon is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, with a substantial workforce employed around the world."
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