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Sarbanes-Oxley and Corporate Governance, 2008.
An overview of the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation and its effect on corporate governance.
822 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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The paper discusses how the Sarbanes-Oxley Act took control of accounting regulation out of the hands of the accounting industry and placed it in the hands of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. The paper explains that the Act was passed in response to several corporate accounting scandals and was intended to restore public confidence in America's capital markets. The paper relates that while some are embracing the Act, voluntarily becoming SOX compliant, others are bypassing it completely due to its high costs, choosing instead to deregister their organization with the SEC.
Outline:
Introduction
Sarbanes-Oxley Act & Corporate Governance
Cost of Corporate Governance Due to SOX
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (the Act), also known as the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002, or simply SOX, was enacted on July 30, 2002, as a response to a plethora of accounting scandals that had recently plagued corporate America. Powerful companies such as Tyco International, Enron, Adelphia, and WorldCom had fraudulently adjusted financial records that ended up costing shareholders billions of dollars, when the truth came to light and their stock prices plummeted. Sarbanes-Oxley is one of the most comprehensive pieces of accounting reforms, since the days of Franklin D. Roosevelt (Bumiller, 2002; Wegman, 2007). The aims of this legislature was to prevent future fraudulent corporate finance reporting, by tightening corporate governance regulations (Grumet, 2007)."
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Leadership and Entrepreneurship, 2008.
A research proposal on the relationship between organizational culture, societal culture and leadership style.
770 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper presents a research proposal to examine the relationship between organizational culture and the larger society in which it exists. The paper states that virtually everything that characterizes a society is based on humanity, and a society's culture is based on what humans do, say, want and feel, and that the relationship between organizational culture and the larger society in which it exists are absolutely inextricable. The paper also notes that it is the challenge of creating and maintaining an organizational culture that fits the nature of the work done and the character and capacities of its growing diverse work force. This study attempts to identify pertinent traits that characterize effective leaders in various societal settings.
Outline:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Aims and Objectives
Significance of the Study
Chapter Two: Preliminary Literature Review
Background and Overview
Definitions of Culture
Cultural Aspects of Organizational Leadership
Relationship between Organizational Leadership and Society
Current and Future Trends
Discussion
Chapter Summary
Chapter Three: Methodology
From the Paper
"In this regard, Stein points out that, "Much, if not most, of life in contemporary U.S. society is based on doing, achieving, striving, succeeding, winning, intervening, producing -- in other words, on outcomes. 'Hurry up and get there first' is our modus operandi" . As Hayton, George and Zahra point out, "Culture is defined as a set of shared values, beliefs, and expected behaviors. Deeply embedded, unconscious, and even irrational shared values shape political institutions as well as social and technical systems, all of which simultaneously reflect and reinforce values and beliefs" . The studies of organizational culture to date have been based in large part on multilevel (e.g., department, division, company, country). Based on these studies, Sarros, Gray, Densten and Cooper (2005) maintain that culture is "the deep structure of organizations, which is rooted in the values, beliefs and assumptions held by organizational members".
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RIM's (Research in Motion) Blackberry, 2008.
Critiques RIM's (Research in Motion) branding strategy for its Blackberry PDA.
1,860 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper discuses Research in Motion's (RIM) personal digital assistants (PDAs), the Blackberry, which is able to communicate with e-mail, Internet and corporate IT networks. This flagship product became a premier status symbols among executives especially in the public and analyst relations. The paper concludes that, by moving away from purely focusing on the technical attributes to the benefits of freedom and work/life balance, RIM successfully transformed itself from being an addict's tool to being a means by which executives gain control over their time. The author then recommends that RIM should examine its existing customer base for positive messaging and should create a self-monitoring program to ensure that its branding stays consistent with its product-by-product messaging.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Background and Introduction
Main Conclusions
Recommendations
Critiquing RIM's Branding Strategy
First Brand Attribute: Brand Excels at Delivering the Benefits Customers Truly Desire
Second Brand Attribute: The Brand Stays Relevant
Third Brand Attribute: The Pricing Strategies is Based on Consumers' Perceptions of Value
Fourth Brand Attribute: The Brand is Properly Positioned
Fifth Brand Attribute: The Brand is Consistent.
Sixth Brand Attribute: The Brand Makes Use of and Coordinates a Full Repertoire of Marketing Activities to Build Equity
Seventh Brand Attribute: Understanding what the Brand Means to Consumers
Eighth Brand Attribute: The Brand is Given Proper Support, and that Support is Sustained over the Long Run
Ninth Brand Attribute: The Company Monitors Sources of Brand Equity
Future Trends
Limitations, Conclusions and Recommendations
From the Paper
"Globalization, teleworking, and a highly mobile workforce all are social factors that contribute to RIM's increasing relevance as a brand. The relevancy of the brand when presented from a purely technological standpoint was mediocre however; when executives would be given one it was considered both an honor and a curse. Today however RIM, with its revised approach to speaking to upwardly mobile, high achieving professionals, has been able to increase its relevancy while fighting off the Crackberry reputation it had gained previously."
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Retail Swimwear Stores, 2008.
A marketing plan for the opening of retail swimwear stores.
2,935 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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The paper discusses the plans for the future Ela stores which are to combine a quality designer label with affordable prices at a significantly lower price than a regular designer label . The paper considers the thinking and strategies behind the choice of location, the selection of designers, short and long term plans for the future and the demographics and income of potential clients. The paper discusses a projected profit and loss statement, business plans and a budget including promotion and advertising plans together with a look at human resources.
Outline:
The Concept
Short Term Goals
Long Term Goals
The Market
Financial Reports
Start Up Cost
Merchandising / Marketing
Internet
Newspapers and Magazines
Participating to Fashion Fairs
Promotion Event in Brazil
Pricing
Store Policies
Employment
From the Paper
"Besides the professional designer expertise we will be offering on the premises when a potential client is looking for the adequate swimwear and besides our determined emphasis on maximizing customer relations and creating a sound relationship with our clients, we will also aim at creating a portfolio of new, young and ambitious designers who will be creating products for our stores. Many of these are likely to come from countries such as Brazil, where they know the swimwear phenomenon, but have not had the chance to emerge on larger market and to produce for a larger number of clients. This will allow us to merchandise a larger variety of products, ranging from Eres swimsuits to new Brazilian designers."
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Ethical Issues, 2008.
A review of the article "Ethical Issues in Information Technology," by Richard T. DeGeorge.
1,689 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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The paper discusses the article "Ethical Issues in Information Technology", in which author Richard T. DeGeorge points out the existence of five interrelated ethical issues: those in the usage of technology in business, those in the IT business, those related to the Internet, those in e-business and those issues affecting the social background. The paper notes that each of the five categories presents several ramifications. The paper discusses how the article has a general coverage, an informal writing and throughout its 24 pages presents reduced details. The paper also highlights the existence of ethical problems and concerns in the information technology sector and poses questions as to how these problems could best be resolved.
Outline:
Abstract
Summary of Article
Ethics Analysis
Conclusions
From the Paper
"Doug Johnson is another significant contributor to the information technology ethics domain, with an extensive array of published works, both online and on paper as well as dedicated speeches in IT conferences. The major similarity between the two writers is their approach of the issues. As such, both authors explain the matters from an informal and simple point of view as to insure a clear understanding of the topics presented. The most significant difference resides in the coverage of the topics. As such, if DeGeorge identified at least five ethical implications of IT and other numerous ramifications, Johnson only considers three of them to be of vital importance: privacy, property and appropriate use."
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Organizational Theory, 2008.
An outline of the principles of optimal performance and the continual strengthening and sustaining of trust, which are required for any organization to survive.
2,483 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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The theoretical and practical issues on organizational theories are discussed in this paper, concentrating on how the forces of compliance, the use of offshore facilities and outsourcing, the influence of the Internet on transparency and also speed of communications, and the lack of trust generally throughout organizations are all influencing the development and use of organizational theories. The paper evaluates and analyzes these factors from the perspective of why organizations need to be transformed from their hierarchical, inflexible structures into more agile organizations capable of responding more quickly to market dynamics.
Outline:
Synopsis
Analyzing the Theoretical and Practical Issues Driving Change
Organization Theory Concepts on Managing for Optimal Performance
Realigning Power Topologies for Higher Effectiveness
Sustaining and Solidifying Trust
Summary
From the Paper
"The one factor that has been researched in the context of both its theoretical and practical applicability to organization theory is trust. The lack of trust exacerbated by the growth of offshoring, outsourcing and the concentration on transparency and compliance. Often in responding to these factors organizations leave their employees sensing a lack of relative status, uncertainty about their futures, and a tendency to become negative about the changes as the subordinate is not involved in the decision process."
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The "Moxie", 2008.
Presents a market analysis of "Moxie", an advanced safety device to detect toxic gas and to provide communication in the mining environment.
1,755 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper explains that the global mining industry is faced with what has been consider an unavoidable danger of toxic gas associated with mining and other underground work. The "Moxie", which is currently in development, will solve this mining safety problem allowing the surface to communicate with underground workers and alert rescue teams of potential dangerous situations of toxic gas, much sooner than has been possible in the past. The author points out the cost advantage is that a single "Moxie" device can be manufactured for only $200.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
The Market
Industry Snapshot
Technological Advantage
Cost Advantage
Conclusion
From the Paper
"According to the US department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics slightly over 200,000 men and women are employed in the mining industry in the US, of those about 75,000 are direct workers, who at times work underground or in closed environments, depending on the industry. These closed environments including underground environments often contain toxic gasses both natural and man made that can affect health and well being and tragically this is just a single dangerous aspect of their work that requires significant attention be paid to it on a moment by moment level."
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Pennsylvania Steel, 2008.
A brief look at the growth and decline of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania steel industry.
764 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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The paper outlines the background and history of Pittsburgh steel and discusses the immense growth of the U.S. steel production industry in the nineteenth century and early part of the twentieth century. The paper then examines the factors that contributed to the decline of Pennsylvania steel in the late twentieth century that were partly due to natural phenomena and partly due to management mistakes within the industry.
Outline:
Background and History of Pittsburgh Steel
Decline of the American Steel Industry in the Late 20th Century
From the Paper
"Pittsburgh Pennsylvania developed a strong economy during the nineteenth century, due primarily to its proximity to natural coal deposits suitable for mining and the vast iron ore deposits in the Midwest north of Minnesota. By the end of the Civil War, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company had become the world's largest consumer of industrial steel. Henry Bessemer had developed the process for adding air to molten iron ore in a process and a final product, (Bessemer steel), that bore his name, and Andrew Carnegie helped build the industry that provided much of the material shipped to the rest of the country as demand for steel for use in the revolutionary new building process made possible by the strength of Pennsylvania steel."
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The Olde Distillerie, 2008.
An in-depth marketing analysis for The Olde Distillerie, a Scotch whisky distillery.
3,393 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 96.95
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The paper analyzes four countries; the Republic of Ireland, Sweden, Italy and the Czech Republic, and compares their market attractiveness by examining relevant demographic and economic metrics. The paper explains why Ireland appears to represent the best opportunity for marketing The Olde Distillerie's fine product line abroad.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Analysis
Conclusion
From the Paper
"An analysis of the respective environments of the four markets under consideration is provided below. As will be noted below, because across-the-board comparison are difficult to make based on differences in drinking patterns and frequency of consumption, there are some valuable insights that can be gained from the various studies to date concerning these issues as they relate to these individual countries. Some of the common metrics available that were used for this purpose included per capita income levels, population, median age and excise tax considerations."
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The ABC's of e-Commerce, 2008.
An analysis of the operations and organizational structure of fictional company, ABC from an e-commerce perspective, with recommendations for the future.
1,220 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper provides an analysis of fictional company, ABC in the form of a letter to the CEO of the company, from the point of view of an e-commerce expert who has recently started working for the company. It presents the expert's views on the route that the company should take that offers superior value to ABC's valued customers. The paper observes ABC's operations and organizational structure and dicusses initiatives that could lead to improved profitability and revenue.
Table of Contents:
Industrial Division
Consumer Division
Summary
From the Paper
"To summarize the circumstances for ABC, they include plenty of opportunity for growth. One item that has not been mentioned above but should be considered is to network all the computers and perhaps purchase a server that would allow for internet access and website hosting. Not only is this method more cost efficient, it is also much more secure than allowing the individual usage currently allowed, and ABC should be cognizant of the pitfalls of not being secure. Events taking place in the electronic media include identity theft, embezzlement and hacking into company files for nefarious reasons. The company must ensure the utmost privacy for its own transactions as well as that of its employees."
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