Abstract
This paper looks at how best to manage corporate software development in the twenty-first century. Specifically, the writer outlines the differences between traditional, prescriptive approaches to software development management and more recent, open-ended approaches that appear to offer greater responsiveness and room for creativity. The writer concludes that evolutionary project management may well be the best one for project managers looking for a methodology that integrates business concerns with the need to produce something creative and customer-friendly.

From the Paper
"The paper scans the available literature, ponders a few noteworthy case studies which appear to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches, and then concludes by arguing that evolutionary project management - the oldest of the agile management methods out there at present - may well be the best one for project managers looking for a methodology that integrates business concerns (budgetary concerns) with the need to produce something creative and customer-friendly."

Tags:managing, software, projects

Abstract
This paper discusses the purpose of a corporation in the modern context. It considers not only the theories of corporate management, but also the realities of corporate operations in the modern world. From this perspective, this paper argues that the stakeholder theory of management should determine the purpose of the modern corporation as it is not only theoretically and ethically sound, but also effectively addresses real-world challenges in the area of modern corporate management.

From the Paper
"In conclusion, it may therefore be said that the stakeholder theory of management represents the theoretical foundation upon which the reality of the modern corporation should be based. The recognition that the corporation's primary purpose should be the respecting and balancing of its relationships of mutual duty and responsibility with a wide range of stakeholders is therefore both a viable ethical model as well as a view that reflects the reality of corporate law and control in the modern world. Given the decline in management's fiduciary responsibility to shareholders throughout the 20th century, only stakeholder theory offers viable conditions for the continued existence of the corporation in the mid- and long-term future."

Tags:stakeholders, responsibility, operations

Abstract
This research is aimed at those in the academic community with an interest in the field of risk management and corporate reactions to the concept of risk in the contemporary business environment. The research piece may be of secondary interest to those practitioners within the business and management community who are involved or take an active interest in the concept of risk within their respective companies. The writer explains that after reading this paper the reader will have a clear understanding of the concept of risk and in what ways companies in recent times have reacted to the concept and developed strategies in order to manage the issue.

Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Methodology
3.0 Literature review
4.0 Findings and analysis
5.0 Conclusions
6.0 Recommendations
7.0 Reflections
Bibliography

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"There are a number of interviewing techniques which may be used ranging from the completely informal through to the fully structured interview with the semi-structured interview providing a middling solution. In the first instance the unstructured interview may provide the most flexible of the techniques and allows the researcher to follow emerging themes. However there is the possibility that without any structure the interview may end without providing any real value for the researcher leaving many key questions unanswered. On the other hand the fully structured interview may be seen a proving the opposite in that the researcher may gain answers to all of the questions which they set out to answer but key opportunities to investigate areas to a more in depth level or areas which the researcher had not previously considered may be missed. As such it is proposed that the researcher will use a hybrid method in the form of a semi structured interview, in preparation the researcher will identify a number of themes to talk around during the interview rather than a formal list of questions. As such this will allow the researcher to gain the relevant information required whilst still giving the interviewee the opportunity to elaborate on areas of personal experience or to talk about areas which the researcher had not previously considered."

Tags:risk, management, financial, operational, strategies, logistics, tesco, hanson

Abstract
Using the case of Enron as a backdrop, this paper asks and answers several questions relating to the prosecution of management in corporate crime. The questions involve which laws are broken in the current cases at issue; whether prosecution should include accounting firms and the CFO, how much authority managers have in accounting activities, whether managers should be prosecuted if they had no role in the crime, whether prosecution is becoming a deterrent,and whether corporations are exempt from criminal prosecution?

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"Recently, a number of headline-grabbing cases, such as the accounting fraud that existed at the Enron Corporation, have highlighted the role of management at various corporations and in the financial industry, in the commission of corporate crime. The role of accountants and the major corporate accounting firms, as well as the chief financial advisors of corporations and the management personnel whom may or may not be aware of illegal accounting activities, are now under strict scrutiny by the SEC."

Tags:enron, cfo, accounting, deterrent, corporation, crime, authority

Abstract
This paper argues that a good requirements analysis is a prerequisite for the proper functioning of a project and essential to the successful development of a product. It discusses the possible negative outcome of a badly stated requirements report. It concludes with a brief discussion of some of the management tools available.

From the Paper
"We are in a high-tech world and there is a paradigm shift in business techniques. With the ever-increasing demands of the customers companies are forced to do everything in a swift and cost efficient manner. This approach has however compromised on the quality of the products leading to failed projects. The usefulness and the applicability of any project changes over a period of time. In order to keep abreast in this competitive market companies are forced to have a futuristic perspective of their business. Corporations all over the world are coming to realize the role of proper requirements management in ensuring the longevity and success of their projects. Let us analyze requirements discovery and management in a little detail."

Tags:high, tech, world, corporations, proper, requirements, discovery, specification

Abstract
The paper analyzes all the relevant factors to be considered before one makes a decision regarding an investment. The paper examines the benefits of corporate bonds, preferred stock and common shares and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each. The paper also discusses circumstances under which firms might prefer to use debt and equity to raise funds as well as situations where an investor may have a preference. Finally, the paper examines accounts receivable and inventory aspects of financial management.

Outline:
Introduction
Overview of Corporate Structure & Investors
Corporate Bonds: Advantages & Disadvantages
Common Stock: Advantages & Disadvantages
Preferred Stock
Decisions Influencing Investments
Debt and Equity as a Means to Raise Funds
Accounts Receivable and Inventory Aspects of Financial Management
Corporate Control through Stock Issuance
Conclusion

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"In the past few decades, the business world has emerged as a global financial enterprise, wherein the success of corporations and investors depends on their investment decisions. Investment decisions regarding financial matters such as corporate bonds, preferred stock and common stock have emerged as significant factors involving many advantages and disadvantages. In the past few years, many corporations have attributed corporate and financial success as the result of well-thought-out financial planning and related benefits. The available research indicates that recently, a broader perspective has risen as corporations and investors have developed techniques that help them balance financial interests of the firm and outside shareholders."

Tags:debt, equity, accounts, receivable, shareholders, maturity, merger

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This paper discusses how the future manager's challenge will be to rebuild societal faith in his organization specifically and the corporate world in general. The paper explains that the recent financial and ethical scandals have encouraged organizations to meet the social demands of the public in order to regain the trust and loyalty of both consumers and investors.

Outline:
Introduction
The Social Contract and the Breakdown of Societal Trust
A Changing Society Equals A Changing Demand for Corporate Social Responsibility
Conclusion

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"An organization's social contract can be described as the obligations and expectations that society and organizations mutually have with one another. However, over recent years, there has been a breakdown in societal trust, due to the blatant disregard of this contract by so many businesses. In generations past, hard work and loyalty to an organization equated to job security. When employees were productivity and the company was profitable, employees were rewarded with increased income. An employers good fortune was linked to their employees and vice versa. However, with today's increased globalization and deregulation of so many industries, have broken their half of the social contract with massive blue collar and white collar layoffs, as well as the numerous accounting scandals that have rocked the financial world including: Enron, Worldcom, and Tyco."

Tags:scandals, social, contract, ethics, values

Abstract
The paper explains that corporate value is an objective assessment of how well the company is managed. The paper analyzes the creation, managing, measuring and occurrence of corporate value in the current competitive business environment. The paper shows how defining corporate valuation requires a careful analysis of the corporation's financial data, share holder price, management methods, such as communication, and the overall manner in which the corporation is run.

Outline:
Introduction
Measuring Corporate Valuation
Creating Corporate Value
Managing Corporate Value
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In recent years, competition among corporations involved in all sectors of business industries has dramatically increased, bolstering the significance placed on "corporate value." With increased competition and greater awareness among investors, new and innovative ways of measuring corporate performance are being developed (Girotra, 2001). These corporations have recognized the need for customer-driven quality, which can only be implemented through a strong, adaptable, and effective form of management. As a result, corporations must be committed to create, manage, and measure corporate value as a determination of the business' financial success or failure."

Tags:management, competition, economic-value-added, (EVA), share, price, revenue

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This paper examines how the ways and means in which a particular firm not only identifies the strategic direction in which the firm must direct its operational processes but also aligns them in the best possible manner, has today become one of the important disciplines in its own right. It attempts to show how, with a concerted and coordinated effort of configuring all the business activities, all elements can be aligned and fit into one another so that the resources of the organization can be properly managed. A corporate strategy must be created in such a way that the resources and the opportunities of the company will be considered to be of utmost importance.

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"Though it is a fact that there are many easy in which a strategy can be defined, 'making a choice' or a set of choices is in essence what it means; almost every aspect of a strategy involves the making of choices, and the lesser number of ifs and buts and and there will be, the better the choice will be. Therefore, the better defined a choice is, the better it will be for the organization, since it will enjoy a better focus on things, and the organization can, in fact, pursue its goals most relentlessly for this very purpose. (Making Strategic Choices: Abandoning Business) How can the strategy be converted and implemented into action, since it is a fact that operational effectiveness is important for a company, after it has made its choices? "

Tags:corporate, merrill, lynch, goals

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This paper provides an overview of the Management Information System industry. It shows that although this area of management is not in any way new it has taken on increasing importance. The paper shows that to a great extent, this field has spawned new industries and gigantic corporations and MIS has created a new breed of managers on organizational charts such as Director of MIS; Manager of Information System; Manager of Corporate systems and other similar titles.

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"According to Occupational Outlook Handbook, the average starting salary in 2001 for a high-level information technology manager and MIS graduate ranged from $92,250 to $152,500. According to a 2002 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, starting salary offer for those with an MBA or Technical Undergraduate Degree with 1 year or less experience averaged $61,196 annually. While for those with a Master's Degree in management information system and business data processing averaged $57,225 [Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2002]."

Tags:corporations, career, internet, U.S., Commerce, Department