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Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace, 2008.
A summary and review of the book "Working with Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman.
1,423 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 33.95
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The paper examines the book "Working with Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman, which focuses on how the concept of emotional intelligence applies to the workplace in the form of what he calls "emotional competence". The paper discusses how Goleman offers the business executive, corporate leaders and individual employees advice on how one can improve his levels of emotional competence. The paper posits that the reader comes away with an in-depth understanding of the important and complicated role emotional intelligence plays in the business world.
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"In his book entitled Working with Emotional Intelligence, author Daniel Goleman expands on his groundbreaking work on what it means to be smart published in Emotional Intelligence. In Working with Emotional Intelligence, Goleman focuses on how the concept of emotional intelligence applies to the workplace in the form of what he calls "emotional competence". According to Goleman's theory, in today's rapidly evolving business world, emotional intelligence plays a more and more important role in predicting and achieving performance and success."
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Preserving the Ben & Jerry's Brand, 2008.
This paper examines Unilever's acquisition of the Ben and Jerry's brand.
2,628 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 56.95
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The paper relates that the Ben and Jerry's brand had a philosophical and ethical foundation of a triad of product, economic and social factors. The paper examines Unilever's acquisition of this brand and highlights how Unilever's governance and compliance could not replace the ethics and shareholder trust that was inherent in the Ben and Jerry's organization. The paper explains that Unilever's need to show a profit from the acquisition does not allow the ethical ecosystem to stay intact. The paper recommends that Unilever should look at the most severe areas of weakness and work quickly and thoroughly to turn them into strengths, for otherwise, the value of the original brand acquired will be lost.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Defining Product, Economic and Social Mission at Ben & Jerry's
Lesson for Unilever: You Can Buy a Brand but You Can't Buy Trust
Corporate Social Responsibility Assessment
Conclusion and Recommendations
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"Ben & Jerry's business model from the beginning was one of the most unique in the history of business, in that it successfully integrated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), commitment to product, economic and social initiatives that successfully balanced both product quality and concern for the environment while attaining profitability. In many respects, Ben & Jerry's egalitarian roots in one of the most liberally-mind states, Vermont, would eventually permeate the company during its rapid growth period and be tested as the growing pains of the company began to become apparent."
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Employee Turnover at Domino's Pizza, 2008.
This paper explores the employee turnover at Domino's Pizza and recommends a strategy for increasing employee retention.
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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The paper examines the high employee turnover rate in Domino's Pizza and attributes it to bad culture, or defective human resources management. The paper proposes strategies that could lead to an increased employee retention rate and then recommends the employee supervision strategy combined with other strategies regarding financial incentives, other benefits and creating a workplace that suits all employees. The paper recommends that this strategy's results be evaluated after a year.
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"The case study to be discussed focuses on one of the most painful human resources issues, and that is employee turnover and the way it manifests at Domino's Pizza. The company's turnover rate reached 158% in 1999. In the food industry, this turnover rate is not unusual, as turnover of 200% rate has been registered by other companies in this field. However, a complex set of measures needed to be taken. As a consequence, Domino's CEO started to focus on the company's human resources, by implementing certain strategies, like: improving store managers' workplace quality, improving personnel selection, recruitment, and retention methods, or using financial incentives."
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Guanxi Organizational Model, 2008.
A research proposal examining the Guanxi organizational model and its use as a source of sustained competitive advantage for doing business in China.
2,244 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 49.95
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This paper discusses how organizational leadership in the western tradition can be significantly different than in Eastern cultures, such as China. It particularly focuses on Guanxi and discusses whether it can be a source of sustained competitive advantage for doing business in China. The paper presents a research proposal that details differences in the application of the Guanxi organizational model across the three different organizations.
Table of Contents:
Statement of Problem/Proposal Introduction
Review of Literature
Research Question
Setting
Methodology
Expected Results
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"Each setting will receive one hundred quantitative questionnaires that contain questions regarding the utilization of Guanxi in the business in which they work. The questionnaires will be distributed across the hierarchy of the system and will include questions regarding the perceived value of Guanxi as well as the perceived drawbacks, i.e. with regard to doing business for or with a foreign owned business all the questions in these sections will be ratings based on a scale from 1-10. The questionnaire will also ask yes or no questions with regard to the perceived ethics of several Guanxi based scenarios, without using the terminology, to compare the results of the three locations with regard to the perception of solutions gleaned from this method of organization. The anonymity of answers will be stressed in a disclaimer outlining the purpose and reasons for the study and how it will be utilized. The questionnaires will be distributed using email. All organization participants will be informed of the timing of emailed questionnaires so they will be made aware that their employees may need 15 minutes to an hour to fill out answers. The organization can use its own discretion as to whether it will compensate employees for this time or if they will be asked to fill out the questionnaire on their own time."
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Conflict and Culture, 2008.
This paper explores the vital roles of conflict management and corporate culture in businesses today.
1,752 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 40.95
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The paper discusses how a diverse workforce can do wonders for an organization but only if the management utilizes proper leadership and team management skills for the resolution of differences and conflicts. The paper then focuses on the importance of organizations consciously managing their culture and reveals that a healthy corporate culture is related to an improvement in productivity, services and employee morale.
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"One of the basic functions of management is leading. A good leader knows how to handle diverse members working in the organization. In fact, a good leader would always prefer diversity rather than homogeneity and take utmost advantage of the diverse work force. However, conflicts also arise when people belonging to different backgrounds, values, experiences, beliefs and perceptions come together at a work place. Conflicts occur on a daily basis when people work in team on certain projects. Whatever the situation the conflict & team management can be considered crucial skills along with the leadership role."
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Activity-Based Costing vs. Patient Safety, 2008.
This paper explores how activity-based costing (ABC) can be applied to the healthcare industry.
1,882 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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The paper explains that activity-based costing (ABC) allows accountants to obtain a more precise view of the costs associated with specific products or services. This paper uses a case analysis to explore how ABC can help to achieve greater cost effectiveness in the healthcare industry. The paper concludes that although ABC can play an important role in reducing healthcare costs, little can be done to reduce direct costs associated with a procedure without a sacrifice of patient safety.
Outline:
Introduction
Objective of the paper
Analysis, Findings & Discussion
Suggestions, Recommendations & Conclusions
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"Activity-Based Costing (ABC) allocates the costs of production to specific products or services. It is more precise than older methods of accounting that involved adding a broad percentage of expenditures to direct and indirect costs. The definitions of direct and indirect costs varied and were often a judgement call on the part of the accountant. ABC allowed accountants to obtain a more precise view of the costs associated with specific products or services."
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Toyota, 2008.
This paper explores how the transformation of the Toyota culture and its impact on the organizations' behavior is to a large extent responsible for the company's success globally.
1,080 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 26.95
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This paper discusses how the many modifications Toyota has made to its organizational values and culture through the Toyota Way 2001 initiative has allowed the company to compete in more global markets with greater agility and localized focus. The paper further describes this innovative human resources initiative, looks at their Global Vision 2010 initiative, and discusses the company's intense focus on training and certifications.
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Summary
Toyota Works to Turn Corporate Culture Into a Competitive Advantage
Training a Core Cultural Component
Conclusion
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"The transformation of the Toyota culture and its impact on the organizations' behavior is to a large extent responsible for the company's success globally. In the U.S. alone Toyota is challenging General Motors for market share leadership, and is also the dominant provider of hybrid vehicles. These global successes requires a highly synchronized level of performance across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, pricing, marketing and service, all integrated together through an innovative Human Resources initiative titled The Toyota Way 2001, launched in April, 2001."
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Leadership at Enron, 2008.
This paper discusses the corporate culture of Enron that led to its collapse.
792 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 20.95
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This paper discusses the factors that led to the collapse of Enron. The paper relates that Enron had no management conflict process and that it had a culture in which senior officials cast aside traditional business controls. The paper further explains that personnel were thus prevented from obtaining an understanding that would allow them to make informed moral decisions and from actually knowing what part they played in the totality of the corporate strategy. The paper shows how the underlying structure was a competitive culture run by breakdowns in internal communication, deception, fraud and personal arrogance.
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"Many people questioned what happened at Enron. "How could this happen?" they asked. It is important for individuals to recognize that the same thing could have happened, has happened and will probably happen again at many companies. There are certain parameters that exist in a company that lead to negative results, no matter how well intentioned the employees are."
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Leadership at M&S, 2008.
A look at the controlling leadership style of Sir Richard Greenbury, CEO of Marks and Spencer.
1,068 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 26.95
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The paper discusses the controlling, ruthless form of leadership that was practiced by Sir Richard Greenbury, chairman and chief executive of the retail establishment Marks and Spencer. The paper describes his intimidation and forcefulness that, although had its advantages, had many negative effects. The paper concludes with the hope that a kinder, gentler and more respecting leadership style that is popular today will still be competitive and reach the company's goals.
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"Over the past several decades, the acceptable leadership style has been steadily changing from hierarchal to delayered. Sir Richard Greenbury, chairman and chief executive of the retail establishment Marks and Spencer for 46 years, exemplified the former style--in fact, was sometimes noted as an "ogre" (Lucas, 2001, p.1). Despite this non-egalitarian form of management, however, he was not only able to keep the company up and running during most of his tenure, but as one of the leading retail establishments in the world. Even in 1999 when the walls came tumbling down, "King Rick may have retreated bruised to the sidelines" ...but M&S still supplied 40 percent of the nation's underwear, held half the market in ready-made meals, and maintained a grip on 19 percent of the women's clothing market."
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Kearney & Trecker, 2008.
An overview and history of the Kearney & Trecker Corporation.
1,277 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 30.95
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This paper discusses the history of the American machinery company Kearney & Trecker and the current condition of the company. For forty years from its creation in 1935 to the merger with the Cross Company in 1975, Kearney & Trecker was one of the largest and most successful businesses in the industry and made machines which are still popular today. The writer discusses the global expansion of the company after the merger, and their acquisition by Giddings and Lewis in 1991, when they suffered financial difficulties. The acquisition proved to be beneficial and led to substantial growth and profitability. The paper concludes that today, Giddings & Lewis still utilize the Kearney & Trecker brand.
Outline:
Introduction
History and Overview of Kearney & Trecker
Merger of the Cross Company and Kearney & Trecker
Acquisition of Cross & Trecker by Giddings and Lewis
Current Condition and Future of Company
Conclusion
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"Overall, it appears that Kearney & Trecker provided the machinery necessary to develop and sustain American industry for many years. The company's founders were entrepreneurs who developed a product and were able to create a business that served industry for many years. However, like many machinery companies the prospect of a merger became inevitable. The next section of the discussion will focus on the merger that took place in 1975."
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RFID and Household Operations, 2008.
This paper looks at how RFID enabled appliances and products may create new ways to manage household operations.
2,177 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 48.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the increasing use of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags has raised the possibility of using these around the household, in order to increase time management capacity and to obtain cost and expense reductions through better operational management. The writer identifies a series of household functions and situations where RFID tags can be used and evaluates the potential benefits that can be obtained from their usage. The paper proposes a business model that assimilates the household to a business organization that generates revenue through the household income, has different operations and operational challenges and has an output. The paper shows where RFID brings about better operational management.
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Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Proposed Business Model Description
Concept of RFID Usage in the Household
Household RFID Usage Benefits
Conclusions
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"In terms of access, there are two main directions where the RFID usage is targeted: facilitating access for the inhabitants of the household and security measures, that is banning access to individuals who are not to enter the household.
"The access facilitation segment can be done with the implementation of RFID for the garage and entrance doors that can thus automatically open when the household members approach the house. On the other hand, RFI tags can also be implemented within the household, for automatic doors between the different rooms of the house which can open when the individuals pass by it.
"The access issue is greatly improved by RFI tags on the security segment. Here, potential thieves will not be able to open not only the area giving way to the property (entrance and garage doors), but also the doors between the rooms. This thus limits their capacity of theft."
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The Oil Industry, 2008.
An analysis of the history of oil production and the impact of the oil industry on the international economy.
3,837 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 75.95
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This paper discusses the oil industry and how it affects international relations and the international economy. It also discusses the history and background of oil use and production. In addition, the paper discusses the impact of oil production, as well as other economic factors relating to the industry. The paper then discusses current and future challenges to the oil industry.
Table of Contents:
The Oil Industry: Background And History
Key Issues That Are Related To International Economy
The Oil Industry's Impact On The International Economy
Future Challenges For The Industry
Conclusion
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"A significant aspect is the way that oil impacts on the economic relationship between countries. An increase in the price of oil can alter the balance of trade between counties and also affects exchange rates. This refers to the scenario in which the oil-importing countries experience a decline in their balance of payments. This exerts a negative pressure on exchange rates and results in the increase in the price of imports and a reduction in the value of exports. This in turn leads to a decline in the national income of that country. All of these facets have a long-term impact on the economy of countries. "The economic and energy policy response to a combination of higher inflation, higher unemployment, lower exchange rates and lower real output also affects the overall impact on the economy over the longer term" (Analysis of the Impact of High Oil Prices on the Global Economy)"
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Knowledge Management in Business, 2008.
This paper discusses the advantages of knowledge management within the field of business.
2,753 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 58.95
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In this article, the writer examines how knowledge management benefits businesses and the business community. The writer first defines knowledge management and looks at its role in business. The writer then discusses how organizational know-how is measured and looks at how knowledge management works as a two-way strategy. Next, the writer looks at the requirements of knowledge management and the role played by business intelligence in knowledge management. Further, the writer looks at the differences between organizations' actual and perceived success in knowledge management. Lastly, the writer discusses the function of special custodians.
Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Findings
Summary and Conclusion
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"Knowledge sharing does not emanate from the CEO's office or get learned from a one-day management seminar. It evolves from, and requires, careful planning and objectives, interactive technology and the proper attitude from top management all the way down the bottom in the exchange of information. The information enhances productivity and innovation. Transferring it is also the right thing to do in pursuing and preserving the intrinsic value of an organization. More and more businesses are acknowledging the importance of evaluating the organization's collective knowledge. But even the best practices and all the culled corporate information will fail expectations if it cannot spill over to people who can use it to their benefit and advantage. These systems can be developed as an external and internal strategy. The emphasis is that learning and teaching should be an ongoing process the organization should apply in obtaining new knowledge, skills or behaviors. If everyone in it has access to the collection of knowledge, the leaders do not have to instruct the employees on what to do or how to do things all the time."
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Leadership in Microsoft and Apple, 2008.
An examination of the leadership theories of Bill Gates in Microsoft and Stephen Jobs in Apple.
809 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 20.95
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This paper discusses leadership styles and the aspects that make a successful company. The paper specifically focuses on the leadership of Bill Gates in Microsoft and Stephen Jobs in Apple. It looks at the concepts and theories of the two leaders and how they applied their theories to their companies in order to ensure the company's growth and success.
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"Steven Jobs made Apple successful first by making peace with Apple's former blood enemy, Bill Gates. Coexistence with the dominant player, Steven felt, was Apple's only survival strategy. Microsoft would continue writing Mac software, a prerequisite to have any hope of recovery. Jobs ended the policy of licensing Apple's software to other computer makers because he felt those "clones" sucked up profits that were rightfully Apple's. "Apple needed a plan." Jobs believed that there was sufficient talent at Apple to regain glory, but they have no understanding of their strategy. The idea was to focus efforts on Apple's key markets: publishing, education and consumer. Ultimately the product list would be winnowed to four: desktop and laptops for the consumer and the professional. (Levy 1998)"
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