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Organizational Culture, 2008.
An examination of how organizational culture affects the successful functioning of an organization.
3,323 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 94.95
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This paper discusses the strategies that an organization requires in order to function successfully. It looks at hiring policies and the reward systems, executive leadership roles and responsibilities and employee motivation. The paper focuses on organizational culture and how this affects cross cultural leadership and other aspects of how the organization functions.
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"Any organization depends on its members for its functioning. People however need to be motivated in order to perform their tasks. It is not an easy task to increase the motivation of the employees. The differences between people, their interests and desires, as well as the characteristics of their jobs, together with their abilities make it difficult to come up with an unique motivation scheme for the entire group of people part of an organization. There are various theories regarding motivation. One of the most famous ones is represented by the hierarchy of needs , a theory conceived by Maslow. An organization can motivate its employees through the satisfaction of the five types of needs that Maslow has individuated. The physiological needs for example can be satisfied by the wages. The financial motivation is extremely strong since the amount of money that people gain influences their status and thus their opinion regarding themselves, regardless of the cultural environment they belong to."
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Employee Performance, 2008.
This paper discusses the issue of employee performance while studying "Performance Planning and Review: Making Employee Appraisals Work" by R. Rudman.
1,950 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 62.95
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In this article, the writer discusses Rudman's work 'Performance Planning & Review: Making Employee Appraisals Work' that provides research and information on performance management. The writer notes that the material is presented in a way that will benefit corporations, managers and supervisors, students and others interested in learning all about performance planning. The writer discusses that Rudman suggests that much dissatisfaction currently surrounds the performance review process. The writer notes that Rudman criticizes the current system, suggesting performance reviews can be a tool managers use without fear or challenge to encourage employees and teams to perform better. The writer concludes that despite any criticisms offered, Rudman does a fairly good job of providing an overview of many successful approaches and types of performance review systems.
Outline:
Summary
Author's Main Point
Identification of Main Elements of Argument
Discussion of Conclusion
Identification 2 Problems/Strengths
Fixes/Strengths for Above
Potential Effects of Fixes
Potential Effects of Book's Publication
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"Rudman concludes by offering information on team performance reviews, suggesting team-based reviews are novel and will encourage employees to work together to realize significant rewards, rewards they might not realize if they were individually considered or appraised. He also provides information on the many rewards the organization can offer to teams and individuals as incentives for performing well or achieving their goals for a defined period. The conclusion does assert how important it is to recognize the achievement of work groups or teams, because more and more managers are considering team-based review approaches, and need to know how they can plan and deliver them successfully. The author provides a well-defined example of how an employer or managers can develop and implement a team-based review system that considers the performance of the individual and the team throughout the year. The author suggests that well-designed and implemented plans are vital to the success of the organization. While Rudman's conclusions may be valid, he fails to provide unquestionable evidence that his planning strategies or assessments are empirically based."
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Meatpacking Safety, 2008.
This paper looks at the meatpacking industry and focuses on the issue of the safety of workers within the industry.
968 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of the meatpacking industry. Specifically, the writer discusses work safety and immigrant workers in the industry and the looks at the related recommendations of the organization Human Rights Watch. The writer points out that it is no secret that the meatpacking industry is a dangerous industry requiring regulation and scrutiny. The writer notes that Upton Sinclair first brought the industry to light in his arresting novel "The Jungle" way back in 1906. The writer maintains that while it is clear the industry is dangerous, what is not so clear is why industry officials continue to deny the safety and human rights issues that face its workers. The writer concludes that safety in the workplace, no matter what workplace it is, should be the paramount concern for all managers and leaders.
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"It is interesting to note that most of the workers in the Chicago stockyards in 1906 were immigrants, just as today, and they had their rights trampled in much the same way many of the plants are accused of violating rights even today. Thus, the safety and human rights issues may have improved, but certainly not as much as one would think they would have. The writer believes that many of the corporations are still mired in greed and corruption just as they were at the turn of the 20th century, and they will never change unless they are forced to change by the people and stricter laws. It is clear that reports and sanctions do not make a difference; they simply dispute them and continue to subjugate and mistreat their workers. They may think they have advanced from the time of Sinclair's powerful novel, but indeed they have not, which is a sad testament and legacy to the industry and its leading corporations."
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Case Study: Burlington Northern Railway, 2008.
Looks at a court case regarding gene-testing among employees of Burlington Northern Railway.
875 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper explains that the courts negated Burlington Northern Railway's policy of genetic testing of employees, which was clearly a case of discrimination. The paper reviews the moral and ethical implications of this policy and explains that genetic testing is controversial in part because it goes beyond what many consider to be acceptable common standards.
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"The decisions made by Burlington Railway, however, do not qualify as BFOQ, and do not fit other standards that allow exceptions to EEOC. Opponents however, may suggest it is a violation of the employer's right to fire an employee or fail to pay workmen's compensation claims for an employee that was injured on a previous job, when the injury carried over to the new employer. There is still much debate on the issue of genetic testing in the workplace. It is safe to say however, that there is much more support for not testing than there is for testing. "
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Ernst&Young Management Strategies, 2008.
An analysis of the management strategies of Ernst&Young (E&Y), one of the leading consultancy companies in the world.
1,683 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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The paper provides an overview of the Ernst&Young (E&Y) company and their services. The paper first examines the company's industry, suppliers and customers. The paper then focuses on the company's diverse strategies that cover many departments, including a strategy of mergers and acquisitions, of employee satisfaction and of IT adoption.
Outline:
Company Overview
Services
Environment
People
Management Strategies
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"The company's activity is largely globalized which is why it has two major headquarters: United Kingdom and United States and it operates more than 700 offices in 140 countries around the globe. As a consequence of the globalization process, the Ernst&Young member locations are currently divided in 7 areas: (1) Americas, (2) Northern Europe, Middle East, India and Africa, (3) Central and Eastern Europe, (4) Continental Western Europe, (5) Far East, (6) Oceania and (7) Japan. The number of employees in 2007 reached 130,000 people and the projected revenues for the same year sum up to $21.1 billion, a double-digit increase compared to 2006."
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Pretexting at Hewlett-Packard, 2008.
A short analysis of the pretexting scandal involving Patricia Dunn, former chairman of the board at Hewlett Packard.
781 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper describes the circumstances of the scandal that arose around Patricia Dunn, chairman at Hewlett-Packard, when she had to investigate why secrets regarding corporate strategy began appearing in the press. The author explains that when evidence pointed to board member Jay Keyworth as the source of many of the leaks to the press, his friend and fellow board member Tom Perkins took offense at Dunn and launched a campaign to discredit her. The author concludes that it seems that the charges brought against Dunn are largely the result of Perkins's discrediting campaign against her.
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"Someone from the board had been leaking valuable company info to the press - not only about HP corporate strategy, but about whom the board was considering for CEO as well as the company's interest in buying another tech company. The majority of the board asked Dunn to investigate the source of the leak. The investigation went a bit too far, and Dunn was eventually indicted on charges of pretexting - that is, using false pretenses in order to obtain the personal information of board members and journalists connected with the leaks."
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Leadership, 2008.
An overview of the literature about leadership, especially in business.
2,030 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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The paper presents the characteristics of leadership and the essential personality traits of a leader. The author stresses that, notwithstanding the reported theories, extensive research leadership shows that these qualities differ from individual to individual. The paper concludes that research has shown the relationship of positive leadership to productivity, which can make a business successful.
Table of Contents:
Essential Personality Traits to Leadership
What Makes a Good Leader
Why do we Need Them So Much?
Why do we Need Good Leaders on the Job?
Five Practices
Competency Profile of Good Leadership
Creativity
Intellectual
Organizational Awareness
Team Work
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"There are four things that everyone look for in a good leader. Firstly, people want a leader who is honest to them, trustworthy, and has integrity. Secondly, people want someone who looks forward that is forward looking, who has a vision of the future, and thinks about the long term, also people want someone who can forecast things in case of crisis. Thirdly, people want someone who is consistent, competitive, expertise and knows what they are doing. Fourth, people want a person who is inspiring, energetic, optimistic and positive about the future."
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Earth's Best Marketing Plan, 2008.
A strategic marketing plan for Earth's Best organic baby food.
2,522 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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The paper describes the economic environment of the Earth's Best Canadian company that includes its political and legal environment, demand for its products, technological and competitive forces and social and cultural forces. The paper provides a SWOT analysis and outlines the company's marketing objectives and marketing strategies.
Outline:
Environmental Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Marketing Objectives
Marketing Strategies
Implementation of Marketing Structure
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"Any company's activity is under the influence of a series of environmental factors activating on a large scale. These are general factors with an exogenous character reported to the agents that compose the microenvironment. The connection established between these factors is usually indirect, with a long term influence. The ensemble of factors with indirect, long term, and lower intensity action on the company's activity compose the company's macro environment. The components of the macro environment are various: demographic, economic, technological, cultural, political, institutional, and natural environment."
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Case Study: CUTCO Cutlery, 2008.
Examines four critical strategies of conducting business in the case of CUTCO Cutlery.
1,445 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper explains the unique manner in which CUTCO Cutlery, crafter and seller of fine kitchen cutlery, conducts business. The author describes the way that CUTCO can improve its four critical strategies: customer, channel, brand and customer relations management (CRM). The paper includes a SWOT analysis.
Table of Contents:
Company Overview
Four Critical Strategies - Customer, Channel, Brand, CRM
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"Once CUTCO identifies their customer base, they can then talk to contractors and their employees working in sales, marketing or customer support to help them make "informed decisions" when selling to customers or marketing their products. If CUTCO wants to survive and remain competitive, it must adopt a CRM policy that is customer and contractor focused. The company must learn to fully inform customers and contractors of their policies, practices and any efforts the company has made to compensate for past failures."
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Dunkin' Donuts, 2008.
A SWOT analysis for the Dunkin' Donuts company.
1,230 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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The paper evaluates several strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and
threats facing the Dunkin' Donuts company.
Outline:
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
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"Strength: Dunkin' Donuts is a recognizable and trusted brand (Entrepreneur.com, 2007; Symonds, 2004). With more than fifty years in the business, customers know Dunkin' Donuts. This makes them more likely to try new offerings and return to franchises. It also makes advertising that uses the company name and logo more recognizable, particularly in mailings and in the newspaper. Finally, Dunkin's Donuts is also recognized by business owners as a good franchise to buy and run, making it further poised for growth with entrepreneurs and in areas where there is little current competition (Entrepreneur.com, 2007)."
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