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Ethics, Diversity and Religion in the Workplace, 2008.
A discussion of the extent to which ethics, diversity and religion can or should permeate the workplace.
721 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper discusses ethics, diversity and religion in the workplace. It looks at the impact that multiculturalism can have on a workplace and suggests that the extent to which religion should or can permeate the workplace remains a contentious ethical and legal issue. Finally, the paper briefly looks at the issue of tolerance, particularly in the wake of 9/11.
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"Finally, the issue of tolerance has become especially thorny in regards to Muslims, in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. The immigration reforms of the 1960s resulted in an influx of Sikhs, Muslims, Buddhists who today populate the workplace "and are bringing their respective religious garbs, diets and other practices" to work ("Religion in the workplace: Asset or debit?" Religion: News writers, 2005). But since the 9/11 attacks, Muslims in America and even people from the nations targeted in the Bush Administration's war on terror who are not Muslims, have found themselves ostracized in the workplace, because the workplace is an arena where people do not always choose their associates, or practice the tolerance preached by the company mission statement ("Religion in the workplace: Asset or debit?" Religion: News writers, 2005)."
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Organizational Culture & Societal Culture Leadership, 2008.
An analysis of the relationship between organizational culture, societal culture and leadership styles.
12,008 words (approx. 48.0 pages), 41 sources, APA, $ 232.95
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This paper discusses the ongoing need for effective leadership in all types of organizations and how these leaders go about accomplishing their respective organizational goals. The author identifies pertinent traits that characterize effective leaders in various societal settings and analyzes the importance of these outcomes as they relate to the increasingly multicultural society in the United States and the forces that are fueling globalization of the marketplace.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Aims and Objectives
Significance of the Study
Chapter Two: Literature Review
Background and Overview.
Definitions of Culture.
Cultural Aspects of Organizational Leadership.
Relationship between Organizational Leadership and Society.
Discussion.
Chapter Summary.
Chapter 3 - Methodology
Description of the Study Approach
Data Analysis
Validity and Reliability
Chapter Summary
Chapter 4 - Results and Presentation of the Findings
Introduction
Sample
Evaluative Action Plan
Chapter Summary
Chapter 5 - Discussion, Implications and Recommendations
Introduction
Summary of Major Aims and Objectives
Implications
Recommendations
References
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"Indeed, these fundamental shifts in demographic composition have introduced a number of challenges to leaders of all types of organizations today, and identifying best practices becomes particularly difficult in view of the increasingly competitive and dynamic globalized marketplace in which these companies are competing. Certainly, it is possible and therefore desirable to discern some good examples from bad when it comes to effective leadership in various organizational settings in this environment today, and this relationship between organizational culture and the larger society in which it exists is the focus of the proposed study which is discussed further below."
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Toyota, 2008.
The story of the Toyota success as described in the book
"Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale Production" by Taiichi Ohno.
1,358 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper relates that "The Toyota Production System" by Taiichi Ohno is a description of how a single company, Toyota took what it had learned about industrialization and tweaked it to build an empire of growth. On the other hand it is a description of the way in which Toyota and other Japanese companies stepped away from mass production systems to a system that created quality rather than quantity production of small numbers of many models of car. The paper further relates that Ohno's work is the story of how Toyota endured difficult economic times and excelled during good economics by creating a new system of manufacture that is now copied worldwide. In addition, the work is an autobiography of the mind of the man who created this system and applied its principles for success. The paper summarizes and discusses Chapters 1-4 in the book.
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"Chapter five is a comparison of the TPS to the mass production (Ford) model of production. The chapter discusses the fact that quantity should not be the goal of production, but quality and this should be the focus at every stage of production and development. The Ford model gave the idea that problems could be repaired later, while TPS stresses that prevention of problems is much less costly than repairing them later. The chapter then briefly discusses the restructuring of Ford to this changing model of production. The final chapter closes with a lengthy discussion of the ability of TPS and the company to endure and continue to grow even in slow growth periods. The chapter closes with the idea of flexibility as the greatest strength of an individual and an organization."
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Free Market Principles, 2008.
This paper discusses the promotion of the free market as a tool for the richest to promote their own well-being to the detriment of the poorest.
930 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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In this article, the writer notes that worldwide free market policies have been debated extensively for their help or hindrance in alleviating poverty, particularly in third-world countries. The writer points out that while some hold that the free market exists to provide all countries with the opportunity to compete worldwide and thus improve their economy, others hold that the policies related to this practice are fundamentally harmful for the economic development of specific countries. The writer maintains that both on a global scale and also in terms of simple humanity, it is without a doubt the ethical responsibility of the global rich to alleviate the suffering of the poor around the world. The writer concludes that rather than doing this via providing increasingly inadequate resources, a much more effective approach would be via a change in currently damaging policies.
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"In principle, the free market philosophy promotes worldwide democracy and an equal opportunity for all countries to participate in the world economy. In reality, however, it appears that the promotion of the free market is merely another tool for the richest to promote their own well-being to the detriment of the poorest. Malawi, as recently reported in the New York Times, seems to be a case in point in substantiating this argument. While both political and economics issues are at stake, the most important in the Malawi case is the focus on ethics. Ethical issues relate not only to the world market and the responsibilities of the rich toward the poor, but also to individual countries and how they are governed."
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Leadership in Organizational Settings, 2008.
A look at the modern perception of good leadership in an organization.
1,791 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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The paper explores contemporary notions of leadership that promote a democratic, transformational style as opposed to an autocratic and transactional style. The paper points out that in practice these two model are not completely separate. The paper goes on to discuss why leadership is so important today.
Outline:
Introduction
Definitions and Overview
Leadership Styles
Transactional Versus Transformational Theory
Conclusion and Assessment
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"The term leadership is often confused with management. Whereas management in organizations is a skill, leadership is a quality that is indicative of something that extends beyond ideas of management. The difference between management and leadership is a starting point in understanding the real nature of leadership. Many theorists in the past have tended to see these two terms as similar or conjoined. (Dubin,1979, p.225). However, the contemporary view of leadership has changed and become in theory more extensive in its scope and role."
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Wal-Mart's Failure in Germany, 2008.
This paper explores Wal-Mart's failed expansion into Germany and the role of information systems in the venture.
3,831 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 105.95
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The paper attempts to discover why Wal-Mart did not succeed in the German market and what changes could be implemented in regards to the company's informational systems. The paper provides a SWOT analysis and examines the PEST factors. The paper shows how although there were a wide variety of factors that led to Wal-Mart's demise in Germany, technology played a role in Wal-Mart's inability to track the products, and ship and distribute in a manner that would ensure timely delivery of quality products in a cost effective manner.
Outline:
SWOT Analysis
PEST Factors
Conclusion
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"In order to create a mini case study on a company the size of Wal-Mart it would be especially important to understand the exact issue the study should address. An international company the size of Wal-Mart would be an unlikely candidate for such a study if all the issues a company such as Wal-Mart faces on a daily basis were to be addressed in one paper. That is not the case of this particular paper, however, what is the case is that Wal-Mart, the behemoth international retailer, believed that expansion into a foreign market such as Germany would immediately lead the company to achieve the same type of success the company has experienced in the United States."
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Marketing Regulation and Consumer Behavior, 2008.
This paper addresses the problem of customer service in the services sector.
2,884 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 85.95
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In this article, the writer notes that not only is the service sector not providing the quality one would expect from a company in the services industry, the service sector in the United States has also for some time now continued to become less productive, which increases the rate of poor consumer satisfaction reported in market research. The writer provides an analysis of the poor customer service offered by many companies including retail establishments in the services sector. The writer maintains that companies could enhance customer service and then promote their brand for the betterment of everyone. The writer concludes that a company can relinquish its worries about competition if it can place itself as the best service provider in the market, and this will happen once the employees of a service sector company are satisfied that they are valued and that their needs are met.
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Abstract
Introduction
Discussion & Conclusions
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"Customer service problems affect companies in many ways. From a purchaser and user perspective, companies are likely to loose their status and their place of "grandeur" if they do not constantly work to please the selective consumer. The purchaser is the individual that buys something from a company. They are important to companies because if there were no purchaser then a company would sell no product. The user of a product however, is a client the company must also consider very carefully, because the user of products is the "target market" or audience for a product. And, if the user doesn't feel a product or service meets their need they will go elsewhere. The purchaser may not be as selective as the user; however, if they experience poor customer service, they may influence the user to try a different service or retail outlet, regardless of the brand name of the company they work for. Therefore, from a marketing perspective, the user and purchaser should be an important consideration to Human Resources Management teams as they contemplate problems of service especially customer service in the services industry. "
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Brick Marketplace in British Columbia, 2008.
An analysis of the demand in the brick market in British Columbia.
1,352 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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The paper analyzes the specific catalysts that are fueling the growth of construction in general and brick demand specifically. The paper discusses how to forecast demand and examines the dominant competitors in British Columbia. The paper includes several tables.
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Synopsis
Construction Demand Increasing in British Columbia
Forecasting Brick Demand
British Columbia Brick Competitive Environment
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"The demand for construction materials including concrete pipe, bricks and blocks, which together comprise NAICS 32733 industrial codes throughout British Columbia continues to experience consistent growth, year over year, beginning in 2000. There are several catalysts that are fueling the growth of demand for pipe, bricks and blocks, and the focus of this analysis will specifically be on demand for bricks in the British Columbia province. The goal of this report is to analyze the specific catalysts that are fueling the growth of construction in general and brick demand specifically, also taking into account the implications labor force growth necessary to support the projected increase in production as well."
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Financial and Accounting Ratios in Business, 2008.
A ratio analysis of different companies within the same industry.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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The paper discusses a comparison between ten important companies, taken from different fields of activities. The comparison tool represents various financial-accounting ratios that would be best highlighted in quantitative terms, as well as the specific characteristics and performance of the company. The paper notes that the comparison is based on financial and accounting ratios as the stakeholders in these companies need to be informed at all times about their investments.
Outline:
Introduction
Retailer Industry : Home Depot vs. Sears
Beer Industry
Computer Industry
Healthcare Johnson and Johnson
Books Industry
Conclusion
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"For example, a retailer conducts business in collaboration with a multitude of other types of enterprises, among which we can mention - logistics companies, manufacturers, shipment companies, and so on. If the retailer has a negative performance, or even worse goes bankrupt, it can influence in an unwanted manner the other corporations it does business with. The companies, which represent the subject of our analysis, are to be presented in a pair of two, and have different characteristics and attributes. "
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Organizational Theory and Entrepreneurship, 2008.
An examination of innovation and imitation with regards to organizational theory.
1,596 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses the differences between innovation and imitation in entrepreneurship. It specifically looks at these concepts in the light of organizational theory. The paper concludes that both imitation and innovation are ways by which knowledge can be diffused within the organization or, often in the present, between different organizations.
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"Indeed, the knowledge exchange between peers can virtually go both ways at any given time. If we take, for example, a start-up software producing company, most of the individuals employed in this organization will be software developers. Between them, we are likely to have two different types of characters. We will have the innovators, those who study new approaches, find new solutions and implement them in their day-to-day work (although at some point they can also be imitators, drawing on the ideas from books etc. although here we need to make a distinction between learners and imitators), and we will have the imitators, who will base their work in the company on the knowledge that the former diffuse within the organization."
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