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The Asian Currency Crisis, 2008.
A discussion of the causes of the 1997 Asian currency crisis..
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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The paper discusses the primary explanations for the 1997 Asian currency crisis and highlights the implications of that crisis for the Asian economic paradigm.
Outline:
1985 - Plaza Accord (Appreciation of Yet Against Dollar)
Liberalization (Bank of Japan, Foreign Loans)
Kieretsu - Export of Capital
End of Bubble Economy
Foreign Banks Lending Expands
1988 -Gsp Status Ends (4 Tigers Economy)
1994 - China: Devaluation of Currency
1995-96 -Mini-Recession, Debt Problem, Accumulation
1996-97 - Debt/ Foreign Exchange, Reserve Rations Deteriorate
1997 July 2nd - Currency Crisis Expands From Thailand into East
Aian Countries
Explanation of the Asian Crisis
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"Following the Plaza Accord the Bank of Japan was characterized by liberalization and specifically in the area of foreign loans and as well the Bank of Thailand followed the same course in lending. Entrepreneurs in Asia are noted in the work of Wong entitled: "Lessons from the Asian Financial Crisis relates that Asians are known to place a general trust in their governments for enactment of economic policies which are sound and "their failure to sense the dangers of borrowing short in foreign currency and investing in long-term projects with earnings denominated in local currency was disastrous." (Wong, nd) In July 1997 Thailand "ran out of foreign reserves and devalued the baht which lost over 1/2 of its value. Having admitted the total loss of foreign reserves, there was a run on the bank of Thailand and this quickly spread to Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan. Attempts of the International Monetary Fund to assist these countries was not successful with too small a bailout package at too late of a date."
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International Marketing, 2008.
A comparison of international marketing and domestic marketing over the past three decades.
4,856 words (approx. 19.4 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 123.95
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This paper discusses the similarities and differences between the study of international marketing and domestic marketing. It describes each type of marketing and then discusses the last three decades of changes and the most important phenomena driving international and global marketing today. Finally the paper looks at the three basic differences between domestic and international operations.
Table of Contents:
The Study of International and Domestic Marketing
Changes And Phenomena Driving International And Global Marketing
Differences between International Marketing and Domestic Marketing
Conclusion
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"Cable & Satellite television, and more lately DTH has also helped in shaping commonality across buying habits and preferences. In case of international marketing all environments are required to be considered at the time when the marketing plan is developed and being executed. Attention has to be accorded to legal climate, governmental controls, climate & weather, cultural beliefs and behavior of buyers. The various popular modes of international market entry adopted are 'piggybacking', franchising and licensing each suited to the present marketing need of the company. The various HR capabilities built in International marketing comprises the Business Manager, the Country Manager, the Functional Manager and the Corporate Manager. In international marketing, identification, conceptualization and assimilation are the stages in which new ideas take shape. The three fundamental differences emerge between domestic and international operations from differences in the environment. International operations are usually portrayed by more uncertainty. Secondly, cost factor would be high in formulating and managing the information network required for fulfilling this objective. Thirdly, a considerable amount of time and endeavor are spent at the head office while attempting to find out the decisions which can be ideally centralized."
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A Business Proposal: Ghana, Africa, 2008.
An in-depth analysis of a proposal for the U.S. Giam's Clothing company to open a facility in Ghana, Africa.
5,358 words (approx. 21.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 132.95
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The paper examines Ghana's physical and demographic variables, socio-cultural background, legal and political affairs, economic variables, communication systems and transportation network. The paper explores the advantages and disadvantages of opening a subsidy in Ghana and recommends the American producer should definitely go ahead and open their new production facility in Ghana. The paper discusses several steps that should be taken in implementing this strategy for international expansion.
Outline:
Company Description
Country Variables
Strategic Recommendation and Implementation
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"Giam's Clothing is an apparel manufacturer which produces clothing articles for the American middle class. The company was founded in 1990 by current chief executive officer John Whitehouse. The middle size company has little over one hundred employees and an annual turnover of 1.5 billion dollars. The firm operates through a single location within the United States. This location is composed of two facilities: one for production purposes and one for administrative purposes, containing the offices of the CEO, the CFO and other business departments, including the Finance and Accounting or the Human Resource Department. Twenty people work in the administrative facility and one hundred in the production facility."
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Employee Recreational Program, 2008.
An overview of the business, organizational and technological elements of a potential employee recreational program.
1,069 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 37.95
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The paper discusses a company's proposed recreational program for employees outside the regular work arena. The paper addresses the business, organizational and technological aspects of this program and outlines the benefits of this program for both the employees and the company.
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"It has been proposed that the company establish a recreational program for participation by employees who wish to enjoy each other's companionship outside the regular work arena. In order to facilitate such a recreational program, it has also been suggested that the program be tied to an effort to ensure that the participating employees benefit from the program with improved health and fitness.
"Establishing a program like the one being proposed has a lot of upside potential to it, but also provides for pitfalls if the administration is handled in a lackluster manner. The three areas to bear in mind regarding the implementation of this program are the business, organizational and technological aspects that all must be addressed before such a program bears fruit."
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Marriott Hotels, 2008.
An outline and critique of Marriott Hotels' service strategy.
2,415 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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The paper analyzes the Marriott Corporations' services strategy and defines and evaluates the company's definition of its target markets, pricing strategies, points of differentiation and market positioning. The paper concludes with specific recommendations for improvement of Marriott's services strategy. The paper is illustrated with graphs.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Background and Introduction
Main Conclusions
Recommendations
Table of Contents
Critiqing the Marriott Hotels Service strategy
Background
Balancing Revenue Growth to Market Potential Globally
Using Pricing Optimization to Define Optimal Price Points for Each Segment
Using KPIs, Track Customer Lifetime Value More Aggressively
Best Practices in Customer Service Taught At Marriott University
Future Trends
Limitations, Conclusions and Recommendations
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"The full-service lodging brands include the traditional Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Marriott Conference Centers, JW Marriott Hotels and Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari Hotels and Resorts, and the Renaissance Hotels & Resorts as well. Marriott has chosen to define their limited service brands by scope of amenities, not necessarily customer service. Brands in the limited service segment include Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, and Spring Hill Suites. Of these, Courtyard is best known and most profitable of the three brands in this segment. In contrast to Courtyard's positioning, the Fairfield Inn concentrates on the lower moderate-price tier and is aimed at the value-driven business and leisure travelers. As Holiday Inns and other competitors have moved into this segment, Marriott launched the SpringHill Suites brand, which looks to address the need for all-suite hotels at the mid- to upper levels of the segment with messaging and amenities aimed at mid-range business travelers, mid-range leisure travels and those travelers with families. "
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Multiculturalism in Group Work, 2008.
An examination of the writer's experiences as a manager of a multicultral team.
2,176 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper discusses the experiences of the writer as the project manager for a project revolving around HP (Hewlett Packard). The paper specifically looks at cultural diversity in groups and the differences in how those from Brazil, India and the United States works as individuals and in groups. The paper discusses the writer's perceptions of the group's dynamics. The paper contains graphs.
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"Within the works of Charles Handy there is also a message that influenced my thinking on this project and its dynamic and communication strategies. Handy stresses that the application of political ideas to company management is inevitable and in particular he stresses that federalism is the concept most likely to be utilized to demonstrate company structure and change. Not only did I find this to be true regarding the materials gathered in the project context, HP, but also in the collective dynamic of the group communication associated with the work."
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Project Management as a Science or Art, 2008.
This paper discusses whether project management should be considered as a science or an art form.
1,226 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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In this article, the writer notes that in recent years the concept of project management has received a great deal of attention. The writer points out that some argue that project management is a science while others view it as an art form. The writer examines whether project management is so sufficiently controllable according to good design principles that one should expect routine successes, or so inherently unpredictable and political that expectations should be lowered. In other words, the writer discusses whether project management is a science or an art. The writer concludes that project management can function as both a science and an art as it relates to certain projects.
Outline:
Introduction
Project Management
Success and Failure
Discussion and Conclusion
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"On the other end of the spectrum project management can also be viewed as an art. In this respect project management is viewed as a process that is tailored to fit the needs of the particular project. When project management is viewed as an art form it may not follow a systematic plan but instead it may borrow elements from a systematic plan to create the project management paradigm that is needed.
"It could be argued that viewing project management as a science or an art is dependent upon the type of project that is to be completed. For instance, when a homebuilder has a contract to build a home that is identical to a home the builder has erected before, the management of the project will be pretty predictable and as such a systematic or scientific approach to building the home can be utilized."
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The Eden Project, 2008.
An examination of the purpose, target audiences and marketing for the Eden Project.
5,620 words (approx. 22.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 136.95
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This paper discusses the Eden Project, which is one of the largest ecotourism sites in the world. It discusses the purpose of the Eden Project and how it utilizes the natural environment of Cornwall. The paper then looks at how the Eden Project has developed, including target audiences and marketing campaigns. The paper contains graphs and tables.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
How Does Eden Project Benefit the Community?
Leisure Opportunities in Cornwall
Leisure Spending in Cornwall
Cornish Holiday Pattern
Development of Eden
Stakeholders
Advertising Efforts of the Past
The Experience at Eden
Marketing Plan
Target Marketing
Marketing Mix
Proposed Marketing Mix
Conclusion
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"The Eden project promotes to two different target markets. Future marketing can still maintain connections with the younger demographic group that are already addressed by the current market mix, while continuing to build the older demographic group. In the beginning, the project took advantage of the press, and traditional method of reaching the older target audience through brochures and leaflets. However, they eventually began to take advantage of the opportunities that the Internet has to offer. The following will discuss each of the elements of the marketing mix that will be used to grow the older demographic segment of the target audience, while still continuing to promote concerts and other events to the younger demographic group."
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Aquarius ECM System, 2008.
This paper discusses an enterprise content management (ECM) system for the Aquarius Marketing company.
3,526 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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In this article, the writer defines the development process, testing, training and introduction of an enterprise-class portal and series of enterprise content management (ECM) applications that will significantly increase the level of efficiency and collaboration within Aquarius Marketing. The writer notes that as Aquarius' business model is primarily focused on generating market reports that contain insights and analyses based on content, development of an enterprise-class portal platform that includes a series of ECM applications within it makes the most sense for Aquarius. The writer discusses that the proposed system is being specifically designed to provide Aquarius Marketing with both the applications and underlying processes to better serve their clients. As clients mention their three main areas of concern being the time taken by members of the Aquarius Marketing team to produce marketing reports, the depth of analysis in the report, and the fees charged by Aquarius Marketing being much higher than competitors, the proposed ECM system and portal specifically focuses on more efficient access to research and greater levels of integration across content repositories and processes.
Outline:
Introduction
Design Objectives of the Aquarius Enterprise Content Management System
Project Objectives
Scope
Definitions
Enterprise Content Management
Repositories
Schema
Service Oriented Architecture
Structured Content
Taxonomy
Unstructured Content
Standards Used
Background
Stakeholders Involved
Project Deliverables
Development Methodology Adopted
Budget & Costs
Identified Risks & Mitigation Strategies
Ethical & Legal Aspects Involved
Quality Assurance Processes
Change Management Leadership
Conclusions
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"The primary design objective of the ECM system is to provide flexibility in how market analysis reports are authored, edited, produced, posted, downloaded, commented on, and synchronized with clients for their benefit. The proposed enterprise system will rely heavily on portal platform technologies and ECM applications that can be quickly aligned with research, publication and all customer-facing processes that are critical to the firms' business model. From an analysis of Aquarius' process workflows and manually-based approach to producing analysis reports it's abundantly clear that relying on a portal platform that will allow for greater collaboration between Marketing Associates will deliver a significant improvement to workflow efficiency and productivity quickly. ECM applications have business process management workflow applications integrated within them, which further supports the recommendation of creating and enterprise-wide content repository that is agile enough to align with existing workflows yet integrated enough to increase efficiency and performance."
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Leadership, 2008.
A look at the variables that are involved in the development of leadership via a reflection of the writer's own personal experience.
2,465 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 75.95
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This paper presents some background information on various leadership theories and concepts, such as power and influence, and relates this knowledge to her own personal experience. The paper then discusses how this knowledge of leadership skills can be applied towards attaining future goals in the writer's personal career path.
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Abstract
Introduction
Leadership: Theoretical Underpinnings
Personal Experience
Goals and Outcomes
Conclusion
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"Leadership, although given considerable lip service by scholars and organizations, is difficult to understand without some degree of analysis and introspection. Even when analysis and introspection are applied however, these efforts to understand leadership clearly require an integral understanding of theory and how theory translates into practice. Using this as a basis for investigation, this research considers my understanding and experience of leadership in an effort to provide a more integral understanding of the concept. Through this reflection, it is hoped that the challenges that exist when it comes to understanding and evaluating leadership and its overall impact on the organization will be effectively elucidated."
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Corporate Social Responsibility, 2008.
A discussion on the social responsibility of corporations.
3,161 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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This paper discusses the recent appropriate measures that businesses have undertaken to ensure that their operations and their members behave in an ethical and socially responsible manner. The author defines and discusses corporate social responsibility and compares practices from the past to today's norm. The paper also gives examples of the corporate social responsibility stance that companies such as GAP Inc., have adopted and analyzes the corporate social responsibility initiative.
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"Slowly this norm-based behaviour is being replaced by a heightened consciousness in business and supported by markets and consumers that will no longer tolerate these self-serving actions for greed and gratification. However, to recreate this norm as an ethical business attitude will require us to look at the smaller indiscretions or activities and no longer minimise the impact of big business. This can be helped by understanding and providing assistance to institutions that support those businesses that operate on a sustainable platform and provide a social return on investment beyond only the financial gain of the corporation."
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Admission Essay for Oxford University, 2008.
An admission essay describing why the writer would be an ideal candidate for the Master in Financial Economics program at Oxford University.
876 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 31.95
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This paper presents an admission essay for a Masters in Financial Economics at the University of Oxford. The writer's personal background, academic achievements and relevant work experience are described. The writer discusses his motivation for applying to this particular program and why he feels he would be an ideal candidate and should be accepted.
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"Within the industry, the research experience I came across determined my decision to work for a buy-side position. During my undergraduate studies, I took the initiative to seek an opportunity as a research participant. In research, I analyzed publicly traded companies and made careful investment valuations. I am fascinated by the application of quantitative theories and modeling to price the intrinsic value of securities. More importantly, the experience allowed me to further develop key analytical and problem-solving skills. I believe a buy-side position in either hedge fund industry or investment banking will satisfy my fascination with industrial research and encompass a broad array of relevant topics from pricing swaptions to callable bonds."
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Teamwork and Stress, 2008.
This paper evaluates aspects of teamwork that contribute to and detract from stress.
1,780 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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In evaluating what stress is and the aspects of teamwork that contribute and detract from it, the writer presents an analysis, completed from a series of books, journals and articles to ensure the accuracy and completeness of analysis. The writer notes that employees face many stressors as contributors to an organization that are in turn amplified when they participate in and contribute to groups. This paper analyzes different aspects of working in a team that contribute to higher levels of stress in employees, and compares them to those factors that detract from or lessen stress. The writer concludes that ultimately the leadership of teams must concentrate on minimizing the catalysts of stress and infusing instead trust, certainty, and most important, ownership of both jobs and goals to the individual level of their teams if goals and objectives that require coordination and collaboration are to be achieved.
Outline:
Introduction
Team Factors That Contribute to Stress
Team Factors That Reduce Stress
Conclusion
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"In addition to all these factors that significantly increase stress, there are the stressors that groups experience together when their collective roles and direction are not adequately defined. This inter-group conflict and confusion causes stress that permeates the entire group. The result often begins to pervade between groups as well often leading to intergroup stress, conflict and confusion as well. These stressors taken together lead to strategies on the part of both individuals and the groups themselves to minimize and eliminate risk altogether, leading to groups becoming paralysed in fear of doing anything. Resistance to change sets in and the groups are then more difficult than ever before to embrace change both at the individual and collective level which in turn influences the culture of organizations over time."
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Managers as Professionals, 2008.
This paper looks at managers as professionals with professional obligations within a corporation.
3,075 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 89.95
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In this article, the writer notes that every business, large or small, has a manager. In small businesses, these persons often perform more than one job. The writer points out that in larger corporations, managers are often restricted to a limited number of tasks within the workday. The writer discusses that regardless of the exact job description of a manager, or the circumstances under which they lead, they perform their jobs as professionals. The writer focuses attention on corporations and notes that the knowledge that a manager must possess in order to be effective can be specialized or general. The writer explores various viewpoints on the manager as a professional and examines the thesis that managers should hold professional licenses and be categorized as other professionals such as doctors or attorneys.
Outline:
The Manager as a Professional
Knowledge Base and the Manager
Morality and Managers
Should they be Professionals?
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"The first two criterion for a professional, as determined by sociologists concern a body of knowledge. If one considers others, such as doctors, who fall under the category of professional, it is easy to see where they fit the criteria. No one would consider having an operation by a doctor that did not have the credentials to perform the surgery. Likewise, no one would hire an unlicensed attorney to try their case. The reason for the licensure of these professionals is that failure to meet at least minimal standards in the performance of their job has dire consequences for the client. There are attorneys and doctors that are beyond the standard, as far as knowledge is concerned. There are also those who barely passed their exams, but still meet at least the minimal standards necessary to practice. This assures that the client has at least a minimal amount of confidence in the professional."
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Case Study: Protec, Ltd., 2008.
Analyzes the underdeveloped human resource management (HRM) program in the case study of Protec, Ltd.
2,760 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper investigates both the specific issues facing the Protec, Ltd., and the methods proposed that could be used to improve outcomes by improving human resource management at Protec, Ltd. The paper examines the organizational culture, structure and leadership, which are the underlying causes of the company's current distress. This paper proposes a two-pronged approach utilizing both strategic human resource management and change management as central methods to address all of the current human capital issues impacting performance and outcomes.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review of the Issues
Organizational Culture
Organizational Structure
Leadership
Proposed Plan for Improvement
Strategic Human Resource Management
Change Management
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Additionally, Gravells (2006) argues that change management can improve leadership by providing clearly defined goals and objectives for managers and human resource personnel. The development of leadership in the Protec organization is one that clearly has implications for the success of the current change. Based on data provided in the case, resistance to change is rampant and few initiatives have been undertaken to improve leadership and focus. As a result different management teams are communicating in a manner that is both chaotic and disorganized."
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Production and Cost, 2008.
Discuses the relationship of cost and production in both short and long- terms manufacturing.
960 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper explains that getting a product to the consumer is a linear process in which each step requires different production and cost considerations. The paper points out that the short-term issues of production and cost involves reducing the cost of individual components; whereas, the long term production and cost issues can redirect economics to improve production through various means while still attempting to reduce short-term production costs. The paper presents the just-in-time mode, developed by the Toyota Motor Corporation, in which suppliers provide just the required amount of a raw material or product in just the time that a manufacturer or market demands that item.
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"Short-term concerns are those dealing with the procurement of raw materials and potentially repurposing manufacturing machinery to meet the needs of a new product. While long-term production costing involves reducing set up time and even specializing equipment to manufacture goods more effectively. Long-term production and cost issues can also more effectively focus on prevention expenditures as presumably a product outlook is healthier than it was at an earlier time and can absorb the short term costs of such applications to help avoid unforeseen costs in the future."
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Campbell Soup Company, 2008.
An in-depth evaluation of Campbell Soup Company's brand strategy.
2,349 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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The paper examines the global challenges to the Campbell Soup Company brand and focuses on how a change in branding must concentrate on the packaging, nutritious content of the soups and meals, development of an integrated branding strategy across all products and more focus and effort on retail execution. The paper explores future trends and limitations and provides recommendations for the company to consider.
Outline:
Executive Summary: Background and Introduction
Main Conclusions
Recommendations
Critique: Background
Ready-to-Serve versus Pre-Packaged is Critical Decision Point
Healthy, Nutritious, & Low Calorie: Consumer's High Expectations
Campbell's Branding and Retail Execution
The Challenge of Unifying all Campbell Brands
Future Trends
Limitations, Conclusions and Recommendations
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"The challenges Campbell Soup Company faces with regard to its branding strategy are being driven by a higher level of concern on the part of consumers with regard to healthy food (Facenda, 2007), the increasing importance of using computer-based advanced analytical tools and techniques for planning store layouts and defining contents of displays (Reyes, 2006) and the increasing need to globalize the brand through entrance to potentially lucrative foreign markets including China and India (Jargon, 2007). Accentuating the need that Campbell's has for modifying its brand is the increasing importance of ready-to-eat soups and meals of near-gourmet quality. As Campbell's competitors scramble to meet this last requirement, the company needs to re-vamp production processes to deliver exceptionally high quality soups and meals in ready-to-eat packaging that is also recyclable and reusable."
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Grievance Resolution in the Workplace, 2008.
An analysis of the benefits of labor unions in the resolution of grievances in the workplace.
728 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 25.95
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This paper discusses grievance resolution in the workplace. The paper then looks at the benefits of a labor union in the way that it can resolve the grievances of the company's workforce. The paper specifically looks at the United States Postal Service (USPS) which is represented by the American Postal Workers' Union (APWU) as an excellent example of how grievances are resolved between an employer and a workforce represented by a labor union.
Table of Contents:
Dispute Resolution
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"In those instances where the employee has not been issued the appropriate verbal and written warnings, and has been suspended from work for infractions of the employer's rules and regulations, the employer has a strong case - but not necessarily one that will result in the termination of the employee (Walsh, 1992, p. 179). The union will prepare a response to the termination, and, if the union is in disagreement with the employer's termination of the employee, a hearing is scheduled between the union and the USPS to present and to hear one another's cases. In the case of a hearing, an impartial administrative law judge (ALJ), who normally possesses an expertise in labor law, will be assigned to hear the case - all expenses are paid by the employer. Both the employer and the union are represented by lawyers at this point who are employed by the USPS and the APWU. The APWU lawyer is paid by the APWU."
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