Case Study: Performance And Reward Management At FedEx
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A 14 page paper. An introduction identifies the seven broad categories of motivation. A comprehensive discussion and report of reward programs at FedEx is provided. These include strategies such as implementing the principles of total quality management and the objectives for quality improvement, training, categories of awards, rewards and incentives, awards presented to FedEx for their human resource practices. The next section discusses best practices in reward and motivation models and techniques. How some people attempt to manipulate the programs or take short-cuts to receiving awards is reported. Finally, recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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Case Study: Warren Buffett And The GEICO Acquisition
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This 4 page paper responds to three specific questions: Did the GEICO acquisition serve the long term goals of Berkshire Hathaway? Was the price appropriate? What could account for the increase in share price for Berkshire on the day the acquisition was announced? The writer also comments on how agency theory applies to Berkshire's management and determine, Buffett's approach is contrary to agency theory. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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CBN Railway Company: A Consideration of Outsourcing
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A 4 page overview of the problems facing this company regarding locomotive reliability and the limitations of in-house maintenance. CBN is considering leasing locomotives in a power-by-mile program in which the manufacturers will charge for maintenance based on actual unit productivity. This paper discusses the feasibility of such a program. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPtrainC.rtf

Cellular Phone Service Industry
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This is a 10 page industry analysis that beings with an historical overview of the industry. The first commercial cellular phone call was made in 1983 but the actual concept dates back to the late 1940s. The essay looks at the competitive factors in the industry and provides a brief analysis using Porter's Five Forces schema. The essay ends with trends for this industry. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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Centralization Versus Decentralization in Business
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This 7 page paper looks at the concepts as they apply to management in the business world. Both paradigms are explored, compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Change in the Automotive Industry
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This 10 page paper considers how the automotive industries changing and the way the ERP may be used in order to facilitate the changes of a more integrated model that uses a higher level of outsourcing. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEauterp.rtf

Change Leadership
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This 5 page paper reviews two chapters in Lee Roy Beach's book, Leadership and the Art of Change. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVLeadCh.rtf

Changing Roles Of Accountants With E-Commerce
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A 12 page paper. Electronic commerce (e-commerce) has changed all aspects of how business operate, including the roles of accountants. In today's e-business world, accountants have the opportunity to become even more important to their clients if they have technology knowledge and skills in addition to their knowledge of fiscal matters. This essay explores these changes and includes examples. Bibliography lists 10 sources. PGacctec.rtf
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Characterizing the Commitments of Total Quality Management
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This comprehensive 14 page paper consider what is meant by TQM, how it may be implemented and what it will mean in terms of commitment to customers, processes, employees and the use of data. The bibliography cites 20 sources.
Filename: TEtqmmod.wps

Claire’s Antiques
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This 3 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student, looking at how just in time inventory management will help with production and inventory management problems in a firm with facing volatile demand. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Coca-Cola Supply Chain
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This 3 page paper examines the supply chain of Coca Cola around the world and considers why PepsiCo has a better logistics system than Coca Cola. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEcokeSC.rtf