AcuScan Case Study
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A 7 page paper that analyses this case study, which was supplied by the student. The case involves a company's need to increase revenues. Analyses include: assumptions of key players, their arguments and evaluation of those arguments, and conclusions including recommendations. The last page is an executive summary. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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AcuScan, Inc. Case Study
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A 6 page paper based on a case study provided by the student. In this case, a company is trying to find a new product based on their technology, a retina scanning system, because revenues have been dropping. A new product for a new market has been suggested by two members of the management team but the manager of product development has refused to cooperate. The paper analyses the arguments made and offers recommendations to the CEO. No Bibliography.
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Adapting a Traditional Top Heavy Company into Lean Customer Focused Company
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This 17 page paper considers the position of a company in an industry which is seeing a slow down and needs to cut costs. The paper looks at how it may implement a programme of change management and/or restructuring using total quality management and an attempt to ISO 9000 in order to add value as well as to re-orientate the firm to a client focus. The paper considers which approach is best and then looks at how the change should take place. The bibliography cites 20 sources.
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Adult Communication Management & Teams: A Tutorial
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A 20 page paper. The writer discuses specific concepts, such as adult communication management, communication competence, the Russian Dolls theory, developing teams, team ideology, teamwork, managing teams and more. The writer is responding to specific kinds of questions and offers tutorial comments throughout the paper. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Building Learning Organization
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A 20 page paper. The first part of the paper identifies and discusses the five disciplines of the learning organization as described by Peter Senge. The second part of the paper discusses the strengths, weaknesses, advantages and disadvantages of attempting to build a learning organization. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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Aetna Inc. Analysis
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A 7 page paper. Aetna Inc. is one of the leading health care providers in the nation offering a vast array of health care products. This essay offers an overview of the company, including the many steps Aetna has taken to improve its efficiency. A change in focus and emphasis and different marketing campaigns are two of the strategies used by Aetna. This discussion relates to the company's internal environment. The writer also discusses the external environment in terms of the health care industry. Finally, recommendations are made for Aetna to improve its position in the market. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Airbus and Boeing
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This 9 page paper in written in three parts. The first part looks at the problems and challenges faced by Airbus in the early years and how they were overcome. This section makes use of McKinsey's 7 S's model and a SWOT analysis. The second part of the paper considers the industry that Boeing and Airbus work in, using Porters Five Forces model and a PEST analysis. The last part of the paper considers the future fort the companies and how they need to adapt and change. This section uses a PEST analysis and identify key factors for success and driving forces. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Alan R. Raedels/ Value-Focused Supply Mgmt.
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A 5 page analysis and review of Alan R. Raedels book, 'Value-Focused Supply Management.' Third in a series of books that are designed to assist individuals who are preparing for the Certified Purchasing Manager exams, Raedels gives a comprehensive overview of this topic from with a context that emphasizes the use of Total Quality Management (TQM) and Just-in-Time (JIT) supply philosophy. No additional sources cited.
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Albert Dunlap and Corporate Transformation
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A 3 page discussion of Dunlap’s actions at Sunbeam Corporation in the 1990s. This paper points out the many wrongs Dunlap perpetuated. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Albertson's - International Expansion?
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A 24 page paper that explores the possibility of Albertson's expanding internationally. First, it is important to discuss the company, including its background, most recent revenue report, subsidiaries, and recent activities. The next section is a competitive analysis, including the forces driving the industry. A SWOT reveals more information needed to make a decision; it is in this section that Albertson's marketing is discussed. A section on foreign direct investment/international expansion discusses competitors who have expanded into other markets, primarily Wal-Mart, which becomes the focus for this section. The approaches to expansion are explained. Finally, recommendations are made for Albertsons' consideration if they propose to expand. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
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Alderfer's Motivational Theory
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This 5 page paper explores the idea of motivation and examines the theory presented by Clayton Alderfer in his book, Existence, Relatedness and Growth. No additional sources are listed.
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Alfie Kohn's "No Contest"
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A 5 page paper on this book by Alfie Kohn. THe writer discusses Kohn's philosophy of the value of eliminating competition, and details his examples on why this would be advantageous in business and personal relationships.
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