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Women Overseas in Combat Zones, 2006.
This paper analyzes the subject of women overseas for the American military in combat areas.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, $ 62.95
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In this essay, the writer looks at the issue of women serving in military combat units. The writer discusses that a glance at American history shows that on the whole the idea of women serving overseas in combat zones was not a generally approved of notion. The writer points out, however, that women have served successfully in combat units in recent conflicts.
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"For most of American history, the idea of women serving overseas in combat zones had been rejected nearly unanimously by the American public and the American military. Men didn't think women should fight, and most women were in agreement, due to inherently conservative social and moral views on the role of women in society. Historically, the appropriateness and wisdom of women serving in combat has been an issue of considerable controversy for many years, but they have served with great distinction in recent conflicts, and support for unrestricted roles for women in combat units is increasing."
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Economic Development and Enterprise Zones, 2008.
An analysis of the purpose and implications of enterprise zones and minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprise programs in North Carolina.
1,349 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses the implications of economic development, particularly in the form of enterprise zones. The paper defines enterprise zones and discusses their purpose, and focuses on the strengthening of enterprise zones in the state of North Carolina. The paper also looks at the cost benefit analysis and the incentives for the government to set up th development programs in the form of minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprise (MWDBE) programs. Finally, the paper looks at the ethical consequences associated with the programs.
Table of Contents:
Enterprise Zones
Enterprise Zone and Economic Development
Cost Benefit Analysis
Incentives
Ethical Consequences
Conclusion
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"The city of Charlotte focuses consistently on the needs of the community and the ethical standards that are essential in evaluating programs and the populations that those programs affect ("City", 2006, p. 14). In some locations the economic development initiatives that have been attempted through the creation of enterprise zones have not been affective because of the government's willingness to bend rules regarding enterprise zone policies and support wealthy business owners. Yet, in North Carolina this issue was alleviated with the changes in the policies associated with enterprise zones in 1999. It is for this reason that it is evident that the inclusion of MWBDE businesses within enterprise zones in North Carolina would be handled with the utmost ethical considerations, leading to a successful partnership between enterprise zones and the disadvantaged businesses in the zone areas."
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Free Trade, U.S. Overseas Operations and the Environment, 2005.
An examination of U.S. operations being moved overseas; whether it is because of less stringent environmental regulations and how this will ultimately impact the environment.
3,868 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 22 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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This paper presents an exploration of free trade and whether it is good or bad for the environment. The writer examines the exodus of American companies that are finding it financially advantageous to move their operations overseas. The writer looks at why they are doing it, what the advantages and disadvantages are and how it will ultimately impact the environment. The writer also looks at possible legislation issues that will protect the environment from such actions.
Paper Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Examination of Why Companies are Moving Overseas
Putting it all Together
Some Legislative Possibilities to Protect the Environment
Conclusion
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"At the San Ramon center, Chevron engineers are using the latest computer modeling techniques to pinpoint underground oil deposits halfway around the world. Procurement experts are negotiating contracts to deliver the latest oil drilling equipment from the central mountains of Papua New Guinea to the wind-swept deserts of Kazakhstan. Economic analysts keep a close eye on the world price of oil to determine when to pump more oil from overseas wells and when to cut back. Accountants analyze budgets from COPI operations on five continents and 23 countries. All this activity is critical to the future of San Francisco-based Chevron, which is steadily cutting back on its investment in U.S. oil drilling because of tight environmental regulations and because easy-to-reach domestic oil is disappearing."
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The Rise of Export Zones, 2006.
A discussion regarding the rise of Export Processing Zones and the affect that it has on economic globalization.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 18 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper reviews the rise of Export Processing Zones (EPZ) in the developing world as an important and widespread aspect of the current trend of economic globalization. This economic globalisation is bringing immense wealth to some multinational companies, also known as transnational corporations or TNCs. However what impact do these EPZs have on their host countries? Do they contribute to, or hinder, development in the developing world? In this paper it will be argued that in the big picture, the effects of EPZ's are negative. According to the paper, while they may appear to contribute to a short-term economic boom, they have insidious bad effects that are long term.
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Special Economic Zones, 2002.
A comparison of special economic zones of China and North Korea.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines special economic zones in North Korea and China. It compares and contrasts them. The Chinese were earliest and are most widespread, including Hong Kong. The North Korean experiment is recent and small but radical.
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India's Special Economic Zones (SEZ), 2007.
This paper is an economic analysis of the special economic zones (SEZ) in India.
3,785 words (approx. 15.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 104.95
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This paper traces the history of performance of SEZs and evaluates their contribution to India's economic growth with reference to the creation of employment opportunities, growth in exports and imports and value addition for the common people. The author assesses the justification for continuing with the SEZs in India and sets the criteria for ensuring their success in achieving the objectives for which they are created and to avoid the phenomenon, which has come to be termed as 'developmental terrorism'. The paper states that issues of availability of infrastructure, quality of infrastructure, governance issues and labor laws are the most important factors responsible for unsatisfactory working of the SEZs in India. The paper includes many tables and graphs.
Table of Contents:
Objectives of SEZ
The Constraints
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"The mean realization ratio is only 34.84% with a standard deviation of 15.65%. The highest realization ratio has been only 59.46% in 2001 of the total approved equity investments and a minimum of 17.32% in 1992. Although the percentage realization is increasing year after year, but this is highly insufficient. Burdensome procedures contribute to discouragement of FDI. For example, registering a new firm in Australia takes 2 days, but 203 days in Haiti. Similarly, a basic bankruptcy procedure takes less than a year in Singapore, but 10 years in India."
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Doing Business Overseas, 2004.
In this paper, overseas business ventures are examined.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 10 sources, $ 87.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the issues involved with forming a joint venture with a local company in a foreign country. The writer discusses the problems and complexities associated with forming such a venture. Further, the writer explores the reason why companies seek joint ventures.
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"Aberdeen Doric Limited specializes in maintenance support services to the oil industry. It has entered into a joint venture with a company in Trinidad and Tobago. Each party brings unique resources to the joint venture. Oilco has contacts in the local industry but does not have the specialized expertise to benefit fully from these. On the other hand Aberdeen Doric Limited (A.D.L.) has the expertise but no local contacts. Gene R. Barrett recommends that joint ventures should be the vehicles of choice for a small ... "
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Multinational Capital and Free Trade Zones, 2003.
Discusses the internationalism of capital.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 14 sources, $ 79.95
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Examines the creation of an economic system in which free trade zones exploit and oppress workers. Looks at the dominance of free trade zones by international capital rather than by domestic capital and the State. Addresses declining local employment opportunities.
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" A new hegemonic regime brought about by the internationalization of capital has created an economic situation in which free trade zones are becoming the locus of exploitation and the oppression of workers."
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Acme Overseas Expansion, 2008.
An analysis of Acme and its various external financing strategies.
701 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 25.95
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This paper discusses global finance management in relation to Acme and its overseas expansion. It examines the external financing schemes in relation to their weighted average cost of capital (WACC). The paper then recommends that a mixed methodology financing strategy be employed using company issued equity shares and traditional institutional financing at a 40/60 percentage split.
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Overview
Joint Venture
Issuance of Equity
Institutional Financing
Mixed Methodology
Conclusions & Recommendations
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"The primary conclusion is that Acme should not bankrupt itself in order to establish a foreign venture. Failing to capitalize on a foreign adventure that expends $500m could considerably harm the company and damage its stock value in terms of market capitalization. The recommendation is to take a mixed methodology approach by issuing company shares on the open market at 40% of the venture's cost which is $200k and utilizing institutional financing to fund the remaining 60% which is $300k. This provides Acme with options regarding further funding should the endeavor require further funding to reach profitability."
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American School Overseas, 2006.
This paper examines an American classroom developed in Okinawa, Japan.
1,180 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The writer of this paper, a student of teaching, observed a first grade classroom in an American school in Japan and compared the layout, activities being performed by the students and most importantly the relationship between the teacher and students to those in the U.S. The writer details the insight gained and the changes occurring in American classrooms overseas and how an individual's teaching philosophy is reflected in their interactions with the students.
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"Although Mrs. Martin does not base her lessons around a structured curriculum based on subject matter, she does emphasize math and reading, but uses a variety of methods in teaching these skills she considers to be very important for success in future grades. The classroom layout also represents progressivism in providing an environment where the children use collaborative learning by being seated in groups, rather than competition."
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Americans Working Overseas, 1997.
Examines expatriates training, pay, family issues, corporate attitudes and cultural problems. Provides examples by focusing on Japan.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 39.95
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"Introduction
Today's global economy means that companies are competing in international markets, and employees are increasingly being called upon to travel and work overseas. Sometimes, these international assignments last only a few days; in other cases, employees can be expatriates for months or even years. This international focus has brought about new changes for employees and managers alike, and can pose particular difficulties when employees must not only travel abroad, but relocate to a different country for an extended period. This research considers some of the considerations which must be taken into account in order to effectively prepare the employee for an overseas assignment, and examines some of the specific issues facing Americans working in Japan."
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Overseas Outsourcing, 2007.
This paper discusses the issue of outsourcing jobs to foreign countries.
2,174 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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In this article, the writer notes that many businesses today are restructuring their operations and rescheduling their business practices by downsizing, reorganizing or re-engineering and contracting some of their operations and jobs. The writer points out that the competitive market and the declining sources have compelled the organizations to analyze their methods of generating goods and service and make alterations in their methods so as to make the most of economic proceeds. The writer maintains that outsourcing is the basic change done by private sector firms to restructure business methods and strengthen organizations' competitive standing. Further, the writer notes that outsourcing has also moved from a small-scale strategic improvement technique to a more comprehensive manner wherein organizations are outsourcing virtually all of their operations. The writer concludes that in a global economy, if businesses do not outsource some jobs to a cheaper talent team, they cannot retain their competitiveness, endure growth, produce new jobs and bring about other benefits in the United States.
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Introduction
Thesis statement
Analysis
Conclusion
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"Every part of business from production to design, software development, logistics management, financial regulation, customer support as well as sales are influenced by outsourcing. Outsourcing of the professional services is a significant instance of a new kind of trade. When a good or service is manufactured at lesser cost in a foreign country, it makes logic to import it instead of manufacturing it locally. This makes way for the United States to allocate its assets for more industrious purposes. It is expected that outsourcing market will increase enormously with more number of companies preparing to outsource both low end as well as high-end work to offshore places. Furthermore the number of companies offering outsourcing services is increasing, thereby ensuring in greater variety."
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Marketing Overseas, 2002.
Shows McDonald's marketing strategy in America and how it adapts this policy to other countries.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper exmaines the strength of McDonald's marketing program in the United States and the ways in which that marketing has to be changed in other countries such as Iraq.
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War Overseas, 2003.
Presents an argument about war based on two different sources.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 47.95
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Based on Woodrow Wilson's speech to gain a declaration of War in 1917 and Eugene V. Debs renunciation of the war, this paper presents an argument favoring Debs' point of view that America is sending working class Americans to fight a capitalists' war.
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"There have been many arguments against President Wilson's summoning of Congress to declare war against the Central powers in Europe thousands of miles from our shores. It was not just an isolationist view that ..."
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Strikes on the Air Zones, 2002.
This paper takes a look at labor disputes in connection with air travel.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper addresses such questions as to why there were air strikes in 2001, how the strikes were settled and why President Bush became involved with the air strikes.
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"Almost every year the threat of airline strikes seem to happen. Approximately 97 percent of airline labor disputes will be solved without them going on strike. The airlines do not have good public relations. ?In fact, the industry?s very structure and the disagreement between labor and management about who runs the enterprise create persistent tensions even when the employees own the airline? (Freeman1). The pilot may believe that management is extraneous and themselves as indispensable."
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