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Processes for Effective Organizational Change, 2008.
An analysis of methodologies and systems relating to quality extension and effective organizational change.
3,422 words (approx. 13.7 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 96.95
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This paper discusses process improvement, business process reengineering and quality management systems. It examines the Six Sigma, total quality management and Toyota production systems and emphasizes the process mapping, kaizen and takt concepts. The paper concludes that these methodologies and systems all speak to the same business competencies and priorities related to quality extension and permanent and effective organizational change.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement:
Quality Systems and Control
Overview
Kaizen as Permanent Change
Process Improvement
Six Sigma Control & Improvement Processes
Toyota Production System
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The core principles of all these systems and methodologies are change and process improvement. Without the willingness on the part of the organization to embrace change not as an ad hoc, one-off affair but as part of its operational philosophy, a competitor commits itself to a state of constant review and questioning. Many of these methodologies and tools in fact work well together or in tandem. For example, Six Sigma complements TPS in several strategic ways in that it emphasizes measurable results that are reproducible. Additionally, Six Sigma's focus on process improvement is directly relevant to TPS' emphasis on Kaizen as an ongoing process improvement effort that never ceases. Finally, Six Sigma institutes a highly refined goal to reduce variance in a production system to an extremely low incidence rate which directly equates with increases in quality. TPS is centered on the concept of removal of variance within upper and lower control limits at every point in the production process. Thus, these two systems in particular but all of them to a degree, are dedicated to refining business processes and trimming excess resource commitment and, by extension, costs."
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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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New York City Arboretum, 2008.
This paper presents recommendations to increase revenues of the New York City Arboretum.
1,115 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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The paper proposes solutions that will generate revenue and expand operations at the New York City Arboretum. The paper discusses donation fees for admission and parking, fees for the tram transportation service, attracting more visitors by employing additional scientists and staff and aggressive advertising. The paper relates that the Arboretum has to change its scope and mission by expanding botanical research and providing sufficient up-to-date research for college students.
Outline:
Alternative Solutions
Pros and Cons of the Alternative Solution
Overall Recommendations for the New York City Arboretum
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"The New York Arboretum was founded in the mid 1800s and situated across a 250-acre strip of land. The Arboretum was "founded by two French Huguenot brothers named Lorillard" (Soderstrom, 2001, p. 87), it displays botanical and educational research and has the largest botanical library in North America. In the upcoming years, the Arboretum delved into some key issues that needed to be changed in order to keep up its operations. The Arboretum needed to generate additional revenue, find greater initiatives to attract more visitors and employees and change its scope and mission."
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Pfizer's Growth Strategy, 2008.
An organizational growth study, with Pfizer as the target company.
1,333 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses how Pfizer has developed a very integrated manufacturing and distribution network that has allowed it to capitalize on its brand image as a leading pharmaceutical company. The paper labels Pfizer's sales and marketing division as one of the best in the industry. The paper concludes that because of Pfizer's success with Lipitor, which it markets worldwide, the company should continue to capitalize on this product by creating a generic Lipitor line extension.
Outline:
Overview
Strategy Development
Ansoff's Growth Matrix
Synthesis of Objectives
Growth Strategies
Conclusion
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"For the pharmaceutical industry, the intensity of the competitive forces at play is extremely high because the risks at stake are considerable. These large stakes are due to the nature of the industry where huge sums of money must be spent to simply discover new products, while additional huge sums then must be committed to develop them, seek regulatory approval, and then actively market them (Miller, 2003, para.3). With such huge sums of investment dollars required for almost every product brought to market, the competitive forces surrounding the industry are extreme."
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Privacy in the Workplace, 2008.
This paper looks at the issue of workplace privacy and discusses trends in workplace surveillance.
1,194 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the issue of workplace privacy and the concerns that accompany this issue. Several individuals were interviewed via email for the purpose of this paper and their opinions are noted. Additional research regarding workplace privacy and future trends in workplace surveillance are discussed in detail. The suggestion is made that existing legislation regarding employee privacy protections are insufficient and clearly weighted towards the employer.
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Abstract
Interview One-HR Administrator
Interview Two-IT Administrator
Additional Research Related to Workplace Privacy
From the Paper
"Additionally, as technology continues to advance and new and novel ways of monitoring employees are conceived, the threat to workplace privacy seems certain to crossover directly to employees' personal privacy domains. One example of such new technologies being gradually adapted to employee surveillance and monitoring is the use and application of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. RFID technology is a radio enabled computer chip that is now in widespread use in the retail and foodservice industries among many others, which allows for more accurate and better types of data regarding products to be tracked and recorded by allowing easy reading and scanning of these products without ever being handled. While the use of RFID technology in the workplace might seem far-fetched and it certainly is not in widespread use by any stretch of the imagination, the fact that some foreign governments such as Mexico's judicial branch have implanted an RFID chip in some workers in order to control access to sensitive areas of its facilities should be alarming."
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Ford Vs. Toyota, 2008.
A market analysis of the Ford and Toyota companies.
1,307 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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The paper discusses the automotive industry from the perspective of the Toyota Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company. The paper examines the financial troubles of the Ford company and its continuous slide in revenues and market share. The paper contrasts this to Toyota who is gradually overtaking the three major U.S. automotive manufacturers.
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Abstract
Automotive Industry Overview
Ford Motor Company
Toyota Motor Corporation
Market Comparison
From the Paper
"The automotive industry in North America is dominated by the big three of General Motors, Ford, and Daimler-Chrysler although Toyota has now overtaken Chrysler in overall sales and is threatening General Motors in terms of global sales for world leadership. While the import manufacturers play a significant role in the overall automotive industry the big three domestic manufacturers in the U.S. market essentially define the industry. The total market value in the U.S. for the new car market is just over $202b and is expected to grow to an estimated $243b by 2009 which is why this market is so important for all international automotive manufacturers such as Ford Motor Company (Ford) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) (New, 2005, p.3)."
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Business Security, 2008.
A case study about security for a company's sensitive records regarding clients and their business.
3,484 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 98.95
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The paper looks at a case of a client willing to pay any amount of money to protect financial records, health records and communication data. The paper addresses the concerns regarding physical security, personnel issues and technical security. The paper also explains how strategic human resource management is seen as a security issue and a way to assure the client that all steps are being taken to protect his assets on deposit with the company.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Physical
Personnel
Technical
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Security has always been an issue with companies that keep sensitive records regarding clients and their business, but the issue has become more complex in an era in which many records are kept on computer so that putting records under lock and key can only be part of the solution. In the current case, the client has particular concerns and is willing to pay any amount of money to protect financial records, health records, and communication data such as codeword archives, precious gems/stones/minerals, and formulas for nuclear energy. This client is further concerned about the current personnel responsible for these duties and curious about how to expand his operations to do more in this area, and the client wants to know our plan for bringing on trusted personnel and how he can protect against adversaries."
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Influence Processes and Leadership, 2008.
This paper discusses influence processes within leadership positions.
1,225 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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The paper looks at influence processes that are related to how one dispenses one's authority when in a leadership position. The paper provides a comparison of three different managers' influence methods. The paper also argues that transformational leadership is an important and relevant leadership model that must be embraced by modern organizations.
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Abstract
Introduction
Summary of Influence Processes
Analysis and Comparison
Discussion Board: Transformational Leadership
From the Paper
"Leadership depends on influence processes and concepts in order to guide a given organization. Without strong and well-developed influence processes, the leader must resort to coercive processes which are counter-productive and produce no lasting positive change. Influence processes involve no coercive types of influences but rather make use of positive influences such as motivation, compensation, and mentoring, among others, to affect positive change (Mathews, 2006). In this vein, leadership can be considered a process that use non-coercive power while as a property, leadership can be thought of as a body of characteristics which are most often attributed to those who are considered to be leaders or are in leadership positions. Thus, influence processes are related to how one dispenses one's authority when in a leadership position and the types of authority or power."
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Business Ethics - "Accuscan", 2008.
An analysis of the business ethics of the company Accusan.
2,438 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper examines the internal issues of Accusan and its current financial difficulties. The paper discusses the inflection points from the past 10 years of operation where strategic decisions might have been made to avoid the current turmoil. The paper then points out that these inflection points exist as they are part of the rationale guiding the company's strategic decisions today. The paper explains that the overriding issues are the on-going budgetary concerns with revenue and profits, and other primary issues are the personality conflicts between key staff members. The writer suggests that all of the current issues arise out of the fact that the company's revenues have been decreasing for years, yet no-one questioned the market reasons for this until it was too late. The writer believes that this is a top leadership issue and all of the current problems arise out of leadership's inability to place the right people in key positions that would anticipate the market rather than react to it. In conclusion, the writer believes that until the company's financial straits are solved it would be better to concentrate on markets it is familiar with and where its core competencies are.
Outline:
Executive Summary: Scope, Situation Summary, Key Points, Conclusions, Recommendations
Ethics--A Case Study Analysis: All Assumptions Seen Documents Provided; Arguments Made by Each person Concerned; Argument Evaluation - Sound or Unsound; Specific Fallacious Arguments
Conclusions
From the Paper
"AcuScan is currently suffering severe strain on its revenue stream and cash generation. Following extensive layoffs the previous year, the threat of additional layoffs, though not planned, is a possibility. It has tasked departmental managers, except for Sales & Marketing, to slash their operating budgets by 15% across the board. At the same time, AcuScan is considering a new product development project in an industry it is unfamiliar with and led by people ill-equipped to execute on this plan. On-going budgetary demands in combination with the new product development and launch are tasking various departments with objectives that are counter-productive to each other."
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Roudenbush: A Marketing Plan, 2008.
A marketing plan for the Roudenbush tutoring company's proposed expansion.
1,677 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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The paper describes Roudenbush's marketing strategy in order to enter the local market. The paper looks at Roudenbush's competitive advantage, the importance of a proper service launch within the community, the correct service positioning in the marketplace and the associated pricing strategy. The paper also discusses the distribution and promotion strategies. The paper includes a sales forecast table that provides Roudenbush with a three year sales objective and target for its tutoring services.
Outline:
Strategy and Implementation Summary
Value Proposition
Competitive Advantage
Product Positioning and Management
Pricing Strategy
Distribution Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Sales/Revenue Forecast
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"Because the tutoring industry is viewed as a growth industry and the local market is somewhat underserved, Roudenbush intends to adopt an aggressive marketing strategy.
"Since the research reveals that the tutoring industry is worth in excess of $4b and has more than 250k employed tutors, the broader market environment justifies Roudenbush's plans to enter the local market (Miron, 2005). Combined with the demands that NCLB places on services, it is clear that tutoring services are not only in demand but should be a requisite service provision of every community center of which Roudenbush is the premier community based center in its local market and it should develop a marketing strategy to continue to meet the evolving demands of its local communities."
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The Family and Medical Leave Act in the Workplace, 2008.
An analysis of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as it applies to the airline industry and Delta Airlines in particular.
2,807 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper examines the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) which was passed in 1993 and permits employees to take a leave of absence from work in order to take care of a sick family member or because of personal illness. The paper explores the act with respect to the airline industry and to Delta Airlines, in particular. It looks at how a company such as Delta Airlines can exceed FMLA standards and balance its obligations to the employee while also working to preserve its economic sustainability.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Family and Medical Leave Act and Social Responsibility
The Family and Medical Leave Act and the Airline Industry
Delta Airlines and the Family and Medical Leave Act
Balancing the Needs of the Company with the FMLA
From the Paper
"Delta Airlines is often used as a representative case study of the FMLA due to its emphasis on the workplace culture. Delta Airlines has historically been focused on employee integration as a means of ensuring a stable and satisfactory workplace for all persons working within the company. Also, after the Reagan Administration cracked down on unionization within airlines in the 1980s, Delta Airlines sought to maintain a fair and equitable working environment through implementing numerous regulatory policies where the workers had control over certain internal policy decisions. While Delta Airlines has never been an employee-owned company like U.S. Airways, it has sought to include the views of the employees in its decision-making policies and also has sought to reduce the distance between the worker and management. This has promoted an environment of inclusion within Delta Airlines, where employees are encouraged to consider themselves valuable contributors to the success of the company as opposed to interchangeable, expendable parts within an autonomous system."
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Budget Estimates, 2008.
This paper, which explains the process of budget estimation by focusing on cost and revenue analysis, is written in the form of a memo.
885 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper presents a basic overview of the overall structure of the budgeting process at the organization, including the different categorizations of managerial costs, which are explained with definitions and examples. The author points out that fixed costs are costs that are constant, such as the lease payment for the offices. The paper also relates that sunk costs are costs that are usually incurred before a certain activity takes place and cannot be recovered by the possible sale of the asset they were used to produce, such as the costs related to the development of the annual employee survey. The author explains that direct costs are clearly allocated to the project or department of interest; whereas, indirect costs are not closely associated with the functionality of the particular operation but do contribute to the overall operations of the firm, such as the use of software. The paper includes graphs.
From the Paper
"The overall structure of reporting for profits at the company is the basic idea of revenue less expenses. Revenue, just simply means how much is earned by the business from its sales; quantitatively it's the price of the product times how much of the product we sell. The issue that gets a lot of non-financial managers like yourself is how to classify costs. Overall, the estimate of profits will always be revenue less costs. Costs can be classified as fixed, variable, semi-variable, sunk costs, direct, indirect, and so on."
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Qualitative Decision-Making, 2008.
An examination of qualitative decision-making at Eclipse Technologies Limited.
2,148 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper explains that many companies have now embraced a decision-making process that is not solely dependent on financial statistics, but will add more to the company than profits. The paper further explains that, although, quantitative factors will continue to be important, more companies are engaging in analyses that focus on human resources, economic factors that affect demand and supply, and quality measures. The paper then looks at how this approach applies to Eclipse Technologies.
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Incremental Cost Analysis
Non-Financial Factors for Eclipse Technologies
The Role of Technology at Eclipse Technologies Limited: A Qualitative Assessment
Demand and Supply Characteristics: Understanding the Market/Consumer Structure
Human Resource Model for Eclipse Technologies Limited
Why Focus on the Strategic Development of Employee Loyalty?
Total Quality Management
Conclusion: Qualitative Versus Quantitative Factors
From the Paper
"Technological advancements have allowed communication and information technology to cost less and be more efficient to market and produce goods. As such Eclipse Technologies should consider efficiencies related to technology, that are not related to the financial aspects, that is, there has to be an evaluation related to the supposed benefits of technology and how they impact operations based on the choices to expand the Nass operations or to establish a new operation in Lisbon."
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The Ethical Obligations of Corporations, 2008.
An analysis of the moral and ethical obligations, as well as normative theories, of corporations in modern society, focusing on the Ford Motor Company.
3,988 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 108.95
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This essay debates the moral and ethical obligations of corporations in modern society. The paper shows that corporations do make decisions that appear to be based on the assumption that profit is so important that injury to (and even death of) innocent human beings is an acceptable cost. The paper then goes on to analyze these kinds of behaviors by applying normative theories to them. It specifically focuses on the case of the Ford Motor Company.
Table of Contents:
Normative Theories
Strategic Considerations
From the Paper
"If the law was extended in this way, it would become possible for corporations to be prosecuted in a way that was compatible with acceptable morality. For example, in the Ford Pinto case, the engineers who conducted the risk analysis and recommended that no recall should be done, would all be charged with manslaughter. They would most likely end up in prison for a very long time. If this kind of thing happened, it is likely that corporations would stop treating people as means to an end (the end being profit). This does not mean that they would suddenly grow consciences. However, for a corporation to make a decision and carry out actions, individual human beings must play their part. If all of these human beings were aware that they could be imprisoned for their parts in such decisions, I believe they would not be prepared to play along."
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Religious Harassment in the Workplace, 2008.
A research paper into the religious harassment of Muslim agents at a real estate agency in the city of Los Angeles, California since September 11, 2001.
2,504 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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This paper presents a fieldwork report that looks at a real estate agency in the city of Los Angeles, California. Specifically, the paper examines the prejudice that several Muslim agents have endured at the agency since September, 11, 2001. The paper describes and discusses interviews that were conducted with six members of the company and the resulting data that was obtained.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Method
Results
Final Comments
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"The results of the interviews were not surprising. I began each interview by indicating that I had heard - "through the grape-vine" - that there were morale problems within the organization between various ethnic and religious factions; I subsequently asked each individual if this was, indeed, the case. The managing director and the senior partner (one white, one black, both practicing Christians) insisted that the problem was "blown out of proportion" and involved only a small faction of disgruntled employees - of which four had already left the organization. The human resources manager (who was white, Christian and female) largely corroborated the assertions of the aforementioned persons, although she did say that she was concerned enough about the tensions within the company to consider re-orienting the company's training procedures and "cultural sensitivity" course for new agents. The agents, however, were quite different in their responses."
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Diversity Training for Law Enforcement, 2008.
A discussion of diversity in an organization including a concrete proposal for a diversity training program in a law enforcement organization.
3,056 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses the importance of effective diversity training for law enforcement. It discusses the dysfunction within the human resource management (HRM) of the organization in question, relative to diversity. The paper then provides background information on what true diversity is in an organization and offers a concrete proposal for a diversity training program.
Table of Contents:
Overview
Diversity
Proposal
Diversity Program Outline
Objectives of the Program
The Case for Diversity - Improving an Organization's Bottom Line
Communication--How to Improve and Teach It
Stereotypes in the Workplace--Use of Us/Them Mentalities
Listening--How to Improve It
Body Language--Non-Verbal Communication
The Organizational Cultural Audit
Budget Proposal for Diversity Program
Rationale for ROI
Rationale for Personnel Expenses
Non-personnel Expenses Rationale
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"Diversity has been an important and highly sought after quality in organizations over the past twenty years. In some sense it has become the holy grail of organizational efficiency and awarded almost mythical status as a panacea for a lack of organizational vision and creativity. Diversity programs have been instituted in companies and organizations as diverse as Allstate is to Canon ("Diversity", 1998). Almost every organization, public or private, makes some attempt to address diversity its workforce. Diversity in the workforce is most often equated with racial and cultural dimensions and the development of these differences in an equitable and productive manner (Thomas & Ely, 2001). In all instances, diversity training and the development of diversity is meant to both improve the work environment as well as the underlying performance quotient of the organization."
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Foreign Direct Investment for Wal-Mart, 2008.
A comparison of the economic, cultural, legal and political environments of potential countries for Wal-Mart's foreign direct investment, with a focus on Australia.
3,154 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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This paper discusses the retail industry in general and Wal-Mart in particular. It looks at future foreign direct investment for Wal-Mart and its investment objectives and plans. The paper particularly focusess on Australia as a potential market for Wal-Mart to saturate and the reasons why it would be lucrative. The paper then provides a contrasting analysis of the economic, cultural, legal and political environments in Australia, New Zealand, India and Iran.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Industry
Industry Leader
Economic, Cultural, Legal, And Political Environments of Global Countries
Ideal Future Market
Investment Objectives and Plans
Description and Supporting Arguments For Choice of Industry
Description of Firm, Finances and Product Offering
Contrasting Analysis of the Economics, Cultural, Legal, and Political Environment
Australia
New Zealand
India
Iran
Supporting Arguments for One Country
Investment Objectives and Planning
From the Paper
"The time schedule should be as swift as possible, in light of Australia's recent general movement towards quick growth. However, the negotiation of international exchange laws may be a stumbling block. Australia's openness to American investment and culture, however, should mean this is not a problem. Training of staff should follow in the steps of Wal-Mart's American operations. Initially, Assistant Managers should be brought over from America and other established locations so that store running is smooth. Training of staff at intermediate levels, such as Replenishment staff, Buyers, Pharmacy staff and SAM'S CLUB warehouse staff, should also follow American guidelines, consisting of weeks of intensive training. When mid-level staff are ready for managerial positions, they should be inducted into the 19-week long Management Training Program, where they can learn about company culture, receiving and stocking, customer service, merchandising, inventory procedures, profit and loss, office functions, accounting, personnel and administrative functions, leadership skills, how to become a merchant, recruiting and retention, civil responsibility and food practices (in the case of Supercenter and Neighborhood Market managers)."
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Clinton and NAFTA, 2008.
Examines President Clinton's acceptance of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) through a discussion of Robert Putnam's two-level game theory.
1,946 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 32 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the link between international policy, especially international economic policy, and domestic issues. The writer notes that Robert Putnam has developed the view that a President negotiating an international economic agreement stands in two spheres. He deals in the international arena, and he deals in the domestic arena. The writer maintains that the negotiation and adoption of NAFTA fits the two-level paradigm that Putnam developed. Indeed, it shows that often American presidents can secure international agreements more easily than domestic compromise. In this case, Bill Clinton had to build a coalition to get NAFTA through. The writer concludes that negotiating the supplemental agreements proved easier than getting the enabling legislation through Congress.
From the Paper
"It was a difficult issue for Clinton, because labor opposed the pact vehemently, while business interests thought it was a major breakthrough.
"On September 8, Bush released the text of NAFTA, a 7-inch thick document. Trying to fend off Clinton, Bush criticized him as indecisive on the pact. Notably, Mr. Bush had early secured extraordinary legislative authority to negotiate NAFTA. The President would submit the Agreement, which had in effect been given prior approval by the Congress. The key vote would come later, when Congress would adopt or reject enabling legislation that would put the Agreement into effect. While the legislation could supplement NAFTA, it could not contradict it."
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