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Disney's Global Strategy, 2008.
This paper discusses the global strategies implemented by the Disney Company.
1,589 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses Disney's global strategies, noting that the general trend at Disney is that of growth and development along with international expansion. The paper examines the strategies at the basis of the Disney growth and development and looks at a cost/benefit analysis of the company. The paper concludes with a personal opinion that the global strategy is effective although the writer does not approve of the copyright strategy.
Outline:
Overview
Background
Development of strategy
Strategy implementation
Cost/benefit analysis
Personal opinion
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"The Disney Company was founded in 1923 by renowned Walt Disney and although it had a slow start, today it is the epitome of success. Structured into four major business areas - Studio Entertainment, Parks and Resorts, Consumer Products and Media Networks - Disney is focused on increasing their revenues and consequently their business at a global level.
"The Walt Disney Studios was in fact the first title given to the Disney conglomerate and it began with its creation of characters such as Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck. For 2005, The Studios registered an income of $7587.00 million, a negative increase of 12.80% in comparison to the previous year."
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Organizing Function of Management, 2008.
A look into the organizing function of management in the human resources department of Microsoft.
1,459 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper sets out to evaluate the organizing function of management as it relates to Microsoft Corporations' human resources and information technologies (IT) strategies internally. The author explains why the processes the company uses to attain efficiency and effectiveness in organizing Human Resources and IT internally need to change rapidly, and describes how Microsoft uses the organizing function of management to ensure responsive service from Human Resources and IT organizations to the remainder of the company, achieving effectiveness of solutions delivered and efficiency of response.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Overview of Microsoft
The Organizing Function of Management in Human Resources at Microsoft
The Organizing Function of Management in Information Technologies in Microsoft
Conclusion
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"Microsoft Corporation is a global leader in the development and marketing of consumer, personal productivity, and small business and enterprise software applications and employs 71,000 professional worldwide. The company focuses on the development, manufacturing, and support of a very wide variety of devices for computing. The company's core business is its personal productivity applications including Microsoft Office. In addition, the continued growth of distributed computing environments, business solutions applications and platforms, software development tools and server-based operating systems, the company has the most diverse software product portfolio in the industry. In addition to these specific businesses the company also entered the gaming market with the Xbox video game console and games, in addition to already having a line of PC games and PC peripherals. Microsoft has also made several investments in online initiatives including their own extensive website and online applications area called MSN, and the move into Software-as-a-Service applications in their OnDemand initiative in their business solutions area. Microsoft also spends more on Research and Development of new technologies than any other software company in existence."
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Tourism for the Gay and Lesbian Population, 2008.
This paper discusses the gay and lesbian population within the travel industry.
860 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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In this article, the writer focuses on the effect the gay and lesbian population has had on hotel management and marketing. By reviewing and analyzing various articles and reports on this topic, the writer demonstrates why the gay and lesbian population is a heavily marketed group within the travel industry. Likewise, the writer reviews why a hotel manager should market to the gay and lesbian traveling population. Finally, the paper also touches briefly on how effective marketing to this population can occur.
Outline:
Introduction
What Gay and Lesbian Travelers Want in a Hotel
Why Market to Gay and Lesbian Travelers?
How to Market to the Gay and Lesbian Population
What Others are Doing
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"One of the most significant developments in the travel industry, particularly as it applies to hotel management and marketing, is the recent trend aimed at attracting gay and lesbian clients. This trend developed as marketing research showed that gay and lesbian people are more likely to travel, and have more disposable income to spend when traveling, than the general population does. Thus, this group of individuals, who for decades was regarded as a niche travel population that only gay or lesbian-only travel marketing niche catered to, is now a mainstream market within the travel industry as a whole."
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Power in the Public School and Corporations, 2008.
This paper discusses and compares the power sources of public schools and corporations.
2,175 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the sources of power within an organization can have a lasting impact upon what the organization accomplishes. The writer points out that both corporations and public schools have various sources of power that are responsible for the manner in which the organization performs. In this discussion the writer describes the various sources of power in the administration of a corporation when compared to the public school system. The writer also describes the individual roles in each organization and specific powers they have in running the organization.
Outline:
Introduction
Sources of Power in the Public School Environment
Sources of Power in Corporations
Discussion and Conclusion
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"In addition to the aforementioned power of the superintendent and the school board, these individuals are also responsible for such things as health, nutrition and the safety of students in the case of an emergency. In most cases school superintendents have also served as teachers or school principals. Superintendents are often chosen because they have the ability to organize and bring people together. Superintendents and school boards are absolutely necessary as it relates to ensuring that the public school systems are operating effectively.
"Additionally principals and assistant principals also serve as the immediate sources over power in each public school. Principals also act as overseers to ensure that the policies established by the superintendent and the school board are implemented. Principals are also responsible for carrying out disciplinary actions when school rules are broken."
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Sham and Shame, 2008.
This paper explores the impact of the Enron scandal.
3,080 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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The paper discusses the strict regulatory and corporate policies that were undertaken in an effort to recapture public trust and confidence after the Enron scandal. The paper looks at the scandal's effect on healthcare securities regulation, on lawyers' ethics and on the assessment of records and their integrity. The paper also discusses the lesson learned that, in a world of predators, all the parties participating are already at least partly corrupt. Finally, the paper explores ethics for America after Enron and explains the concept of fiduciary duties.
Outline:
The Story of Enron
Impact
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"Enron began as an intestate pipeline company from a merger of Houston Natural Gas and InterNorth of Omaha (Canadian Broadcasting Company 2006). The former chief executive officer of Houston Natural Gas, Kenneth Lay, became the merger's CEO and later its chairman of the board. From a regulated natural gas company, it ventured into new fields and eventually became one of the world's biggest energy businesses. In 1999,. Enron opened its broadband services and Enron Online, its website for trading commodities. Ninety percent of its overall income came from businesses conducted through the website. Business was swift. The following year, its annual revenue was $100 billion. It became the seventh-biggest company in the Fortune 500 list and the world's sixth largest energy company (Canadian Broadcasting Company)."
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Risk Assessment of ARAMARK Corporation, 2008.
An overview of the ARAMARK Corporation and an assessment of its current risks.
2,504 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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This paper provides a background and overview of ARAMARK Corporation and looks at some of its far-flung enterprises. It discusses relevant financial and employee information and provides an analysis of the company's strengths and weaknesses from a risk assessment perspective. The paper concludes that the ARAMARK name has become associated with high quality and customer service.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Financial Information
Current Risk Issues
Conclusion
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"They may not be the most glamorous enterprises in the world, but they have been highly profitable for ARAMARK Corporation. The research showed that the company's diversified holdings include a wide range facilities and services that are routinely used by millions of consumers around the world, and the ARAMARK name has become associated with high quality and customer service. This achievement did not take place overnight, nor have all the kinks been worked out, but the literature was consistent in showing that ARAMARK's commitment to customer service and innovations have paid big dividends over the years. If it can continue its successful path to reorganization and withstand the potential impact of the adversities described above, this company will likely continue to grow well into the 21st century."
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Workplace Motivation, 2008.
A discussion on motivational performance management.
1,414 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper addresses different approaches to motivational performance management. The paper discusses Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the expectancy theory of Victor Vroom and Douglas McGregor's two theories by which managers perceive employee motivation. The paper points out that managers must keep in mind that employees have different motivators that encourage them. The paper concludes that regardless of whether one bases a person's motivation on Maslow, Vroom or McGregor, the most essential encouragement is recognizing each person as an individual who has his or her own strengths and means for reaching personal end goals.
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"Much has changed regarding the way an employee is recognized in the work place. At the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the workers were only seen as another cog in the wheel and a means to the end of production and services. Frederick Winslow Taylor stated that workers were primarily motivated by money. They do not enjoy work and have to be watched carefully. However, as psychologists and social psychologists began to study the work setting and what encouraged employees to be more satisfied, increasing emphasis was placed on needs and motivations in the workplace."
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Organizational Change, 2008.
A discussion on organizing necessary changes.
1,913 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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This paper discusses how change management implies the manner in which consumers are made to receive a new business process--and the technology that makes it possible. It goes on to explain how the management of the effort of change is crucial, and the importance of selecting the right consultant. In conclusion the author advocates that the most successful mode of making required changes is to detect the prevailing resistances towards change and to concentrate efforts on eradicating or reducing as much as possible.
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"Organizational changes is focused upon associating positive contact to create educating communities that foster the effort of changes and search for surpassing the hindrances. (Gayle, 1993) The management of the effort of change is crucial, since outside consultants would almost always be necessitated. Consultants are required to be selected on their prior relevant experience and their commitment to familiarize the process to cater to specific organizational requirements. While the consultants would not be valuable with original training of staff and TQM system design, management, employees and others are required to be actively associated in TQM accomplishment, probably after attaining training in change management that they can then move on to other employees. A cooperative association with the consultants and transparent responsibility demarcations and entrust of activities are required to be instituted. (Gummer; McCallion, 1995)"
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Sustainable Textiles, 2008.
A discussion on the subject of recycling with specific reference to the recycling of textiles.
1,126 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper deals with the subject of recycling and the concern about deepening the "ecological footprint" that we are leaving on the earth. The paper relates that this concern has motivated the recycling of everything from paper to plastics, but that consumers who are concerned about the environment and who conscientiously recycle and buy recycled products, may not similarly understand the impact of their textile purchases. The paper then discusses the environmental problems created by the production and disposal of textile and looks at measures we can implement to alleviate the problem. The paper asserts that at every chain of the steps that are required to create a product, the textile industry and the consumer must be hyper-vigilant so the planet does not become hostage to our obsession with wearing the next new thing.
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"The inevitable costs caused by manufacturing new products means that even though new technologies are evolving in terms of how to create new products, it is also important to develop new ways to use existing textile fabrics in circulation. "According to the Council for Textile Recycling, nationwide over four-million tons of post-consumer textiles enter the waste stream every year. Most go to landfills, but around a million tons are collected by charity groups. About half of the textile products collected is sold as second-hand items, and the rest eventually goes to rag graders."
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Boeing's Strategies and Ethics, 2008.
An analysis of the elements impacting strategic decision making at Boeing Corporation.
1,427 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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The paper identifies and analyzes the legal, ethical and socially responsible factors that impact Boeing Corporation. The paper also examines the three dominant factors of commercial aircraft demand, business jet demand and supply chain planning, forecasting, and manufacturing fulfillment that are central to Boeings' strategic and contingency planning. The paper focuses on the ethical violations that Boeing has been convicted of and the reactions to these violations by the Justice Department in their continual monitoring and auditing of the company.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Factor Analysis for Legal, Ethical and Social Responsibility
Factors influencing Boeings' Strategic and Contingency Planning Functions
From the Paper
"Foremost for Boeing, the issue of sexual harassment prevention is critical for their legal, ethical and social responsibility. Atkins (2006) discusses the $650M fine that Boeing had to pay the Justice Department for the attempted cover -up of their CEO's affair with an associate. Boeing's CEO Harry Stonecipher had ironically just begun working on a comprehensive ethics management program for all Boeing employees and certification process where each Boeing employee would sign a code of conduct. By far, this lapse in ethical judgment by CEO Harry Stonecipher proved to be one of the greatest distractions inside Boeing as well, as literally hundreds of millions of dollars of productivity were lost as employees, buyers, suppliers and customers. Sexual harassment is the most important factor affecting the legal, ethical and social responsibility of the company today."
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The Criminal Justice System, 2008.
Looks at the application of human resource management (HRM) to the criminal justice system.
1,230 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains that the utilization of private business standards, such as human resource management (HRM), in traditional hierarchical public systems can improve greatly communication, job design, leadership and supervision. The author points out that the development of HRM, which elicits the improvement of technology utilization within the field, is not only a matter of employee expectations but also is demanded by the community to improve the ability to protect and serve the public. The paper stresses that HRM will likely be one of the strongest tools of change in the field of corrections especially in the area of training new and old team members to improve their function and motivation.
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"Institutions are increasingly utilizing job analysis as a guide to develop reasonable expectations for job roles, as well as to designate the system of communications and keep individuals motivated to do the work they do, based on a better understanding of its roles. A better understanding of the role one plays, will always improve his or her ability to do the job to the standards it needs done. The powerful tools of the private business community, in the form of tried and true methods of human resource management will likely benefit those who are under the watchful eye of the law they seek to enforce, at all times."
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Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Company, 2008.
Describes the Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Company from the perspective of being an employee of the company.
1,845 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper presents an overview of the Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Company. The paper relates that Wyeth Pharmaceuticals is the globe's biggest pharmaceutical and healthcare company and that it holds the premier position among the 35 pharmaceutical companies present globally for patent based intellectual property. The paper also provides some additional statistics about Wyeth and then discusses the company's financial outcomes, state of competition and strengths. The paper concludes with a discussion on the process of product life cycle management at the company. Financial data about the Wyeth is also included with the paper.
Table of Contents:
Financial Outcomes
The Global Pharmaceutical Scenario and State of Competition
Wyeth's Product Strengths
Unique R&D - Our Core Strength
Learn & Confirm - A New Paradigm
Pharmaceuticals - A Knowledge Driven Industry
Product Life Cycle Management-A Sunrise Business Process for Pharmaceutical Industry
Financial Highlights
Selected Financial Data
Worldwide Net Revenue by Product
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"In the sphere of consumer healthcare products, our company is a leader in research, development, production, and marketing of wide range of consumer healthcare products running in more than 65 nations. Our sales figures for the year 2006 have touched $2.5 billion, and Wyeth Consumer Healthcare is among the biggest OTC healthcare product in the entire world with workforce strength of 3200. The commitment of our company in improving the healthcare across the world has transformed Wyeth Consumer Healthcare into a top ranked competitor in excess of a dozen vital product categories inclusive of analgesic, cough cold allergy and vitamin/ nutritional supplements."
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Credibility in Sales, 2008.
An analysis of communication strategies that enhance credibility for salespeople.
3,370 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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This research proposal discusses the specific factors that contribute to the perception of a salesperson's or an organization's credibility. It first discusses the impact that the Internet has on the perception of credibility of organizations' online advertising among the consuming public. The paper then looks at what steps salespeople and companies can take to develop an improved perception of credibility among the consuming public. Finally, the paper discusses in which industries and for what products and services credibility is deemed most important.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review of the Literature
Research Questions
Methodology
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The research showed that the essence of credibility is worthy of being believed and trusted. The research also showed that gaining and keeping market share in an increasingly globalized marketplace is a challenging endeavor, but successful companies are able to do so by ensuring that the consuming public perceives them as credible and their products or services will do what they say they will. In fact, even the absolute best product or service on the market will likely not sell as readily as those that are perceived as having more credibility by virtue of a salesperson's or organization's ability to communicate these sometimes-nebulous values to the consuming public. The proposed study will fill in some existing gaps in the body of knowledge concerning credibility among the consuming public, particularly as it applies to the dynamic online marketing environment today."
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Marketing Research, 2008.
An outline of Research in Motion (RIM) market research for new product development.
903 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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This paper looks at how secondary market research could potentially be used in the product development processes at Canadian-based Research in Motion (RIM). The paper relates that is critical for RIM to continually evaluate their product strategies versus broader competitor, customer, and market trends. Several color figures and tables are included with the paper.
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Summary
Product Development Challenges for RIM
Market Segmentation Driving Product Development at RIM
Competitive Landscape and Analysis
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"This equates into a major customer benefit of being able to use their Blackberry anywhere in the world at any time. Many of the road warrior-class of CEOs who own Blackberries has been asking for this feature for years, and RIM is continually monitoring the technology and services providers globally through secondary research to determine the best possible time to enter into partnerships and deliver this service. For both the management of DRM capability and global roaming through a Solution Platform Ecosystem, the RIM Server Software needs a major re-write."
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Total Quality Management (TQM), 2008.
A debate on management styles and practices today.
1,047 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses the changes that have taken place in today's business world, one of which was brought about by globalization and has contributed to changes in the traditional styles of management. The author also explains how a modern approach to management practices involves the adoption of total quality management (TQM) " - a way of managing for the future.
From the Paper
"To effect improvement and assure continued success of business, decision-makers and managers at all levels should and must accept change. In accepting change, there should be a formula used that will ensure that the change is for the better and not otherwise. Thus, contemporary approaches to management styles and practices can be adopted and one of these is TQM or Total Quality Management. "TQM is the way of managing for the future, and is far wider in its application than just assuring product or service quality - it is a way of managing people and business processes to ensure complete customer satisfaction at every stage, internally and externally. TQM, combined with effective leadership, results in an organization doing the right things right, first time. (UK DTI, 2007)" In doing things right the first time, this means going through the process with careful thought and planning in order to come up with the right ingredient for success. TQM is different from traditional management styles of centralized and decentralized methods. Centralized management styles are characterized by top level decision-making and a "I'm the boss attitude" while decentralized management styles have the decision-making functions given to mid- and lower level managers and supervisors. In the end, these two management styles go through the general aspect of planning, organizing, coordinating, staffing, directing and controlling - the typical business or management life cycle!"
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Transgender Employee Performance, 2008.
A research proposal for a qualitative comparison in the workplace of transgender employee performance before and after transition.
1,505 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper proposes a dissertation that will examine transgender employee performance. The primary research questions addressed are "What effects does transition have on transgender employee performance" and "How well do companies work with transgender employees to bolster performance and create a culturally acceptable climate, one that works to support transgender employees and works to help foster acceptance and tolerance?". The paper also describes the independent and dependent variables of the proposed study, the correlational aspects and the literature reviewed, in addition to the secondary questions that the research addresses.
Outline:
Variables And Constructs In Prior Research
Variables In Proposed Dissertation
Quality Of Measures In Prior Research
Actions To Support Quality Of Measures In Proposed Dissertation
From the Paper
"The researcher expects the results of this proposed dissertation will fill a void present in current literature that outlines how well transgender employees assimilate regardless of their transition status, and help organizations learn how to develop independent tools for creating a culturally diverse environment, one that is more likely to be accepting of transgender employees regardless of their status. Because much of this research relates to the internal emotions, feelings and perceptions of transgender employees, it is necessary for the researcher to identify the emotions, feelings and self perceptions of transgender employees before and after transition for the proposed study. This information may be gathered through electronic or hand-delivered anonymous self-report questionnaires provided to study participants. Because of the sensitivity and nature of the proposed research subject, it is important the researcher fully inform participants of the goal and objectives of the study, the variables intended for study and for the researcher to provide study participants access to the results of the study on request. Matters of consent will be handled through NDA and confidentiality agreements with participant's assigned numbers rather than names to identify their status for purposes of data collection."
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Valuation of Priceless Objects, 2008.
An outline of the valuation of "priceless" historical and cultural artifacts.
2,144 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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The paper states that the valuation of priceless historical and cultural artifacts is not a process guided by specific rules or regulations and in fact is an unstructured and unpredictable process based on various methods and techniques. The paper comments that this results in a comparable analysis technique, with each valuation process being somewhat different from those previously conducted. The paper discusses the valuation of historical cultural artifacts that are from cultures for which there have been no previous market sales. The paper progresses through the three traditional valuation techniques including comparable market value, asset value, and the income method.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Traditional Means Of Valuation
Means Of Valuation Of Ancient Cultural Items
Summary And Conclusion
From the Paper
"It has been clearly demonstrated in the research that valuation of antiquities has no sure and constant form due to the nature of collecting antiquities and all the questions and concerns that may arise as to the origination of the art objects. Due to the demand for such works of art, looting of archaeological sites and museums has occurred and while rules and regulations have been instituted into import and export laws, there still exists a black market for these ancient art objects. In today's world of art collection, the collector must necessarily ensure that they are not in possession of stolen art objects and should that be the case pressures from the art world and the country of origination, as well as the penalties of law regarding such objects will likely result in a return of the art object to the originating country or culture to which the art object was derived."
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Amazon.com, 2008.
An evaluation and critique of Amazon.com's business models and a look at the implication of Wal-Mart acquiring Amazon.com.
4,368 words (approx. 17.5 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 115.95
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This paper presents an analysis of Amazon.com. The paper first evaluates and critiques the company's business models' evolution from 1999 to 2003, in addition to how the business model has responded during that period of time to increasing globalization pressures as well. Amazon.com's maturation from an online bookstore to a business model that encompasses both products and services is also analyzed and critiqued in this paper. The paper then discusses the multichannel implications for Wal-Mart of acquiring Amazon.com, from a process integration and multichannel management standpoint.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Amazon.com's Business Model: 1999 - 2003
Is the Amazon.com business model the right model looking ahead 5 or more years?
Can Amazon.com become the Wal-Mart of the Internet?
Argue the case for e-based companies being focused competitors rather than broad range competitors.
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"For Amazon.com the use of e-based competitors as the basis of comparison in terms of the extent to which online retailers (and other e-based business models) have successfully scaled into multichannel management also needs to be taken into account in any analysis of competitive dynamics. The role of information in a multi-channel environment and the extent of a company's ability to "learn" is just as critical as its need to compete on product and service execution.
Third, scalability and agility of an online business are directly related to the breadth of the products and services they sell. Defining e-based competitors based on the breadth of their operations from a product standpoint in addition to the number of suppliers coordinates with is a truer measure of their ability to scale and stay agile, introducing new business processes as needed."
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