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Job Market Prospects for the African-American, 2006.
An analysis of familial and environmental influences on job market prospects and quality of work life reported by African-Americans.
1,622 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper takes a look at the quality of work life as reported by African-Americans to be "plagued by inequality and lack of opportunity or stability" and examines the relationships that exist between familial influences, job market prospects and the environment. This paper intends to evaluate the impacts family rearing and environmental influence have on African-Americans' perceived job market opportunities and self reported quality of work life.
Contents:
Introduction
Need for the Study
Preliminary Review of the Literature
Methodology and Research Design
Discussion/Conclusions
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"Many African Americans report their work life includes less than optimal working conditions, meager earnings, little autonomy and much instability which often results in decreased job satisfaction and perceived job opportunities (Riley, 2005). Still other research related to social psychology suggests "quality of work life may have pervasive consequences on one's sense of worth and sense of control" and that perceived job satisfaction can "spillover and influence behaviors in other spheres of life" (Riley, 1) Hence social psychological outcomes are affected by job related perceptions and self evaluation as well as general life satisfaction (Riley, 1).
The purpose of this research proposal is an evaluation of the impacts family rearing and environmental influence have on African American's perceived job market opportunities and self reported quality of work life. As an aside the researcher will also evaluate whether familial and environmental factors impact African American's perceived self esteem and subsequent success on the job and at home. To accomplish this the researcher will evaluate the following questions: (1) what if any familial influences determine job satisfaction and employment opportunities, (2) what if any environmental influences are likely to contribute to job status and perceived quality of work life, (3) whether other factors contribute to job status and self reported measures of self worth and self esteem and whether (4) self esteem directly or indirectly influences job status, environment or familial relationships among African American adults. "
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The Airline Industry and African-Americans, 2004.
This paper discusses the outlook within the airline industry regarding the job prospects for African-Americans and the overall future of the airline industry.
1,965 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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This paper discusses two problems that the airline industry faces: the lack of representation of African-Americans within the air industry and the shrinking overall outlook for the industry as a whole. The author stresses that the airline industry must turn to groups representing minority interests within the industry, such as the Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP), which remains committed to increasing the representation of blacks in all spheres of the aviation industry, federal and commercial, and in management as well. The paper suggests that, even though there are objections, greater government intervention may be necessary to re-regulate the industry by instituting price controls, rationing fuel at airports, controlling the airports, and bringing in the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Project Objectives
Methodology for Addressing Problem
Strategy for Obtaining Input and Support
Project Plan with Timelines and Deliverables
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"In the past, ?Fly the friendly skies,? the famous and infamous Delta Airlines advertisement used to proclaim to viewers everywhere. But friendly to whom, African American job seekers and consumers could have demanded of the smiling Delta personnel on the ground and in the air, as depicted in the ads when they first ran in the 1970s and 1980s. The customers and the airline personnel alike in the advertisements were largely white, middle-class, and homogeneous in their appearances and depicted lifestyles. If women appeared in these ads in a professional capacity, they appeared as smiling and attractive stewardesses. This was, sadly reflective of the real-life airline industry in general at the time."
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Public Education for Today's Job Market, 2002.
A discussion on the different ways to prepare students for the current job market.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 30.95
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This paper examines better ways that public school systems in the United States can prepare students for the present job market. Various efforts are discussed, such as school-to-work, job training partnerships, and head start type programs.
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Prospective Marketing Plan, 2004.
Presents a prospective marketing plan of a potential, healthy fast food franchise chain store, "Simon Says Eat Healthy, Eat Smart".
955 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 23.95
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This paper presents a marketing plan for a developing healthy fast food chain store. The paper outlines the company's vision, core values, mission statement, core competencies, target audience, and marketing plan. The paper also describes the company's product, intended locations, pricing, and promotional slogan.
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"Today, the average American consumer has little time to prepare home cooked meals. This fact of modern daily living has driven even the most conscientious mother and father into the arms of fast-food chain stores. The result has been the national health disaster of the expanding American waistline and also the expanding American health care budget. Americans, our chain believes, want to eat easy, healthy meals that taste good. Americans, today, in an increasingly image conscious society care about their health and looks but desire a way to have a warm and tasty family meal in a warm family environment that is emotionally as well as physically supportive of such a lifestyle. In other words, no sprouts, but not just fried spuds."
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South African Marketing Strategies, 2004.
This paper compares the marketing and advertising strategies of three South African industries.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 13 sources, APA, £ 93.95
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This paper compares the marketing and advertising strategies of South African businesses from three industries: Diamonds, Tourism and Fruit. The author presents the history of Union of South Africa and the three industries. The paper discusses the purpose of TISA (Trade and Investment South Africa).
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"The British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in Dutch settlers called Boers trekked north to establish their own republics. The discovery of diamonds in and gold in created wealth and increased immigration. It also intensified the subjugation of the native South Africans. The Boers resisted British encroachments but were eventually defeated in the Boer War that lasted from ... to ... . The resulting Union of South Africa operated under a policy of apartheid the separate development of the races. This policy was formalized ..."
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The South African Market, 2002.
An examination of South African imports and exports and various trade agreements.
883 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper provides a brief overview of South African imports and exports. It looks at how South Africa exports in the year 2001 were $32.3 billion f.o.b, while; imports $28.1 billion f.o.b. It shows how the major commodities included in the 2001 exports were gold, diamonds, platinum, other metals and minerals, machinery and equipment and how the commodities for imports comprised of machinery, foodstuffs and equipment, chemicals, petroleum products and scientific instruments.
Outline
Import and Export
South Africa Trade Restrictions, Tariffs and Duties
Re-Exports
Southern African Customs Union (SACU)
Southern African Development Community (SADC)
Trade Agreement with United States
Trade Agreement with Europe
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"In recent years South Africa has decreased the number of restricted goods that required import permits. However, list of restricted goods still includes fish and dairy products due to health concerns, petroleum products for strategic concerns, Montreal Protocol chemicals restricted because of international obligations, pneumatic tyres for quality specifications, footwear in terms and respect of monitoring of WTO quotas, and finally firearms and ammunition for the purpose of safety measures (TDC Trade, 2002). However, import permits are available from the Director of Import and Export and failure to produce a required permit results in the imposition of penalties (TDC Trade, 2002)."
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Capitalizing on the South African Emerging Market, 2008.
A discussion of the global power company, AES Corporation, and its expansion into South Africa.
3,520 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 68.95
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This paper discusses the power shortage in South Africa and the competition between Chinese companies and AES to enter the market there. An overview is given of AES's business strategies and its agreement with Eskom, the South African power company. The author analyzes the challenges facing AES in South Africa, where the government favors domestic over foreign companies, and provides suggestions on how to overcome them.
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Part I: Case Study
AES Business Approach
South African Expansion
Key Problems
Part 2: Recommendations and Analysis
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"The key advantage that AES has over potential Chinese companies that might try to establish themselves in the power industry is their experience in supplying power to emerging markets. Emerging markets represent one of the highest risk categories for investment. This is particularly true for countries that have not yet built a sufficient infrastructure. Projects are more capital intensive than those in areas that have a sufficient infrastructure to support expansion."
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Marketing to the African-American, 2002.
How the adveritising industry targets ehtnic groups.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper describes the methods and manners in which the African-American Community is targeted in terms of marketing.
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Product Marketing and Marketing Research, 2005.
Cites an article that discusses the relationship between marketing research and marketing strategy.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 16.95
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This essay cites an article that discusses the relationship between marketing research and marketing strategy and tactics. It describes the purpose of the marketing research and assessing the importance of this research in relation to the organization's marketing strategy and tactics.
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"According to an essay published by the U S Small Business Administration online entitled Marketing Basics to be successful senior management must know its markets its competitors strengths and weaknesses ..."
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Marketing and Market Penetration, 2007.
This paper looks at the issue of market penetration and discusses marketing strategy.
1,636 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 15 sources, APA, £ 36.95
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In this article, the writer notes that market penetration is both a growth strategy and a pricing strategy. Before seeking to implement a market penetration strategy a company must perform accurate market research to determine whether or not penetration pricing will optimize growth. Marketing managers must first rule out other strategies such as product development, market development and diversification. The writer discusses that market penetration falls under a cost leadership strategy in that it focuses on providing existing customs with existing products at a lower price than competitors. The writer also notes that some critical contingencies that must be considered prior to implementation are operating capital, engineering capabilities as well as manufacturing and distribution costs. The writer then points out that it is simply not feasible for a company to offer penetration pricing when production costs do not warrant it.
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Introduction
Market Penetration as a Growth and Pricing Strategy
Market Penetration and the Marketing Plan
Market Penetration in a Global Economy
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"In a global economy market penetration goes far beyond selecting a growth strategy with an underlying pricing model. As the bricks and mortar companies of yesterday are transformed into electronic commerce entities there are other factors that must be considered for successful market penetration. Penetration of a foreign market requires extensive knowledge of that market. While technology is forging more efficient paths for market penetration, companies cannot afford to recklessly enter markets without performing their due diligence. The results of rushing to a market unprepared cannot only be disastrous for the company but for the industry and even the entire country where the company is domiciled.
"When executed properly a market penetration strategy can gain and sustain competitive advantage for a firm. A firm that meets the conditions necessary to implement penetration pricing can exploit its strategic advantages and help achieve its overall goals."
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Stock Market And The Bond Market, 2002.
Compares and contrasts both markets in the U.S. from the investor's perspective.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, £ 32.95
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Compares and contrasts both markets in the U.S. from the investor perspective. Advantages and disadvantages of each class of securities. Dow Jones Industrial Average as a measurement. Volatility of the markets, and risks for the investor. How the two investment vehicles differ. Three factors that determine price of a bond. Four Exhibits.
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"COMPARING AND CONTRASTING THE STOCK MARKET AND THE BOND MARKET IN THE UNITED STATES
This research compares and contrasts the stock market and the bond market in the United States from the perspective of the investor. The assessment discusses advantages and disadvantages of each class of securities.
There are several barometers used to describe stock market activity in the United States. The most widely known of these barometers is the Dow Jones Industrial Average of 30 stocks. There are other Dow Jones index averages, utilities and transportation as examples, and there are other indexes, such as such as the Standard and Poors 500, the Wilshire 5000, the NASDAQ, and others. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is easily the most recognizable stock market measure to most people."
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Job Turnover and Job Satisfaction, 2000.
A research design to determine if increasing job satisfaction among technological professionals reduces turnover rate.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, £ 54.95
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A research design is described and explained for an intervention the objective of which is to reduce the turnover rate among technological professionals through enhancing the job satisfaction of such personnel. This description and explanation is presented within the contexts of (1) a description of the intervention, (2) the goal and objective of the intervention, (3) the target population for the intervention, (4) the stage of development of the intervention, (5) the purpose of this evaluation, (6) the evaluation design, (7) the sampling process, (8) the dependent and indepe
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"Research Design: Reducing Turnover Through Enhancing Job Satisfaction At CCMP
Introduction
A research design is described and explained for an intervention the objective of which is to reduce the turnover rate among technological professionals through enhancing the job satisfaction of such personnel. This description and explanation is presented within the contexts of (1) a description of the intervention, (2) the goal and objective of the intervention, (3) the target population for the intervention, (4) the stage of development of the intervention, (5) the purpose of this evaluation, (6) the evaluation design, (7) the sampling process, (8) the dependent and independent variables, (9) the levels of measurement for the variables, and (10)..."
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The Canadian Real Estate Market, 2006.
This paper evaluates the Vancouver and Calgary housing market prospects.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, £ 24.95
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The paper examines how Vancouver and Calgary are two of Canada's most prominent cities that are both said by many prognosticators to be experiencing a bubble in the real estate market. However, the paper explains that despite advantageous factors prominent in both regions, it appears that Calgary has the most promising housing market prospects at the moment and in the foreseeable future, owing primarily to its robust economy and housing-market focus.
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Article: Karen Gugliemo's 'Is Offshore Outsourcing Worth the Loss of Jobs?', 2008.
An analysis of the failing economics of international technology job markets in "Is Offshore Outsourcing Worth the Loss of Its Jobs?" by Karen Gugliemo in 2007"Tech Target--CIO".
1,470 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper explains that the basis of Gugliemo's article 'Is Offshore Outsourcing Worth the Loss of Its Jobs?' reflects the growing economic disparity that is occurring at the domestic level in the United States and in Canada. The author points out that her research indicates the growing exponential rate of American and Canadian jobs that are being exported over to third world countries have greatly lowered wage rates, threatening the middle class in North America. The paper relates that another factor is the policy making-leverage that America wields over most third world countries supplying technology job markets in the global market. The author underscores that, since many of these jobs are being provided to economically impoverished countries, there is a marked disadvantage not only to the workers being exploited in these countries but also to the workers on the North American continent. This paper includes long quotations.
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Discussion
Analysis and Critique
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"In Gugliemo's article, the issue of a vanishing middle class is a dangerous idea for native North American technology workers. When companies continually find that they can outsource jobs without government regulation, the country will find itself in a crisis. While the rich get richer, and the poor get poorer, where does the middle class go? Certainly, they would find themselves in the majority of the poor, which can constitute a real danger of stability in the country. Throughout history when the middle class is a missing link between the rich and the poor, civil strife will most likely ensue."
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