Home Depot, Inc. Analysis
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A 4 page paper that discusses trends in the home improvement/do-it-yourself industry, in general and Home Depot, in particular. Revenues are reported as are the number of locations. The essay discusses certain strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in narrative form and offers two major recommendations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGhmedep.RTF

Homechoice
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This 7 page paper examines the UK company Homechoice which offers a home entertainment and communications package including on demand television and video, telephone services and broadband internet connection. The paper looks at what the company offers and considers how the operations strategy may be developed. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEhomechoice.rtf

Honda Motor Company - Analysis
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A 5 page paper that discusses how Honda has maintained its high ranking in the industry. The paper begins with an introduction to Honda Worldwide and North American Honda. The essay identifies the basic principles and management policies the company operates within. The writer reports the company's market share as compared to other companies and makes recommendations for Honda to enhance its success. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGhnda8.RTF

How and Why Facility Management Will Change in the Next Ten Years
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A 6 page paper which discusses how facility management will change. The focus is primarily based on the works of several writers. The writers, and books discussed are, "Managing Diversity" by Lee Gardenswartz and Anita Rowe, "Education and Work for the Year 2000" by Arthur G. Wirth, "Reengineering Management" by James Champy, "Facility Management System" by Jeffrey M. Harner, and "Corporate Facility Planning" by Stephen Binder.
Filename: RAmngten.wps

How Bob Iger Unchained Disney
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A 3 page paper that responds to two questions in relation to an article in Business Week, How Bob Iger Unchained Disney by Ronald Grover. The two questions are: Iger empowers all his team members, how can the manager balance empowerment and control? The second question is whether or not Iger made the right decision when he kept Eisner's team intact. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGiger.rtf

How JIT (Just in Time) Management Saves a Company Money on Warehousing Costs
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This 3 page paper examines one article on a problem with JIT. Then, it goes on to discuss the savings a company might see when implementing this model. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA708JIT.rtf

How McDonald's Changes With the Times
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This 6 page business paper looks at McDonald's Corporation, how it began and how it reinvents itself all the time. Recent changes and expansion plans are duly noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA347McD.rtf

How Psychology Is Used In Business
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A 10 page paper. Different aspects of psychology are used from personnel hiring, training and retention to customer relations to organizational development. For example, programmed learning, which is based on the works of B.F. Skinner, a psychologist, are used to structure numerous kinds of training programs. Personality tests are used when screening job applicants. These and other examples of how psychology is used in business are discussed. The writer also points to the value of understanding personality theories and psychoanalysis in managing change. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PGpsybus.wps

How to Start a Small Business
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of what is entailed when beginning a new, small enterprise. There is a focus on financial considerations and creating a business plan. Bibliography lists 5 sources. SA
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Huffman Trucking Case Study
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This 30 page paper is a case study on the fictitious company Huffman Trucking. The company is successful and growing, but a major competitor is growing at a faster rate and Huffman ant to compete more effectively. The CEO has decided that the firm should adopt a customer centric strategy. The paper examines the situation and the potential solutions focusing on internal marketing as a key strategy. The bibliography cites 23 sources.
Filename: TEhuffman.rtf

Human Relations and Post-Taylorism Organizational Management
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This 7 page report discusses whether or not the Taylorist division of labor a thing of the past and how the greater emphasis on human relations has changed organizational design and interaction. Central to F. W. Taylor's (1856-1915) work on “scientific” management was the idea that experts outside of production ought to design the jobs and the methods and tools for carrying out the tasks. the fact that modern organizational management has evolved into what is referred to as “post-Taylorism” presents a realm in which human relations and its functions are directly affected and have had an equally direct impact on the ways in which the members of any particular organization interact, accomplish their tasks, and maintain their unique social structures. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Human Resource Management
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A 15 page paper that explores three broad aspects of human resource management The first is the evolution of personnel administration to human resource management and the reported differences between the two. The second investigates the roles and functions of human resource management and discusses staffing, performance appraisal, administration, i.e. record-keeping, and change management. The writer comments on the external and internal environments. The last section discuses the link between human resource management and business objectives. Strategic human resource management is described. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PGhrmbs.rtf

Human Resource Management In Hospitality Industry
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A 21 page paper that focuses primarily on the hotel business within the hospitality industry. This is a case study of one hotel chain and begins with background information about this small hotel chain. The writer describes and discusses four specific functions within human resource management: Staffing: selection and retention; Training and development; Performance management; and Compensation, including incentives for performance. Each function is discussed reporting some of the many effective processes within that area. The actual practices of each area are described. The essay ends with recommendations for improving the four human resource management functions at this firm. 1 Table is included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGhothrm.rtf

Human Resource Verses Knowledge: Conflict and Tension Between Two Management Objectives
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A 14 page overview of these two management strategies and the conflict which sometimes exist between them. Dispels the notion that these two management emphasizes can exist simultaneously. Asserts that, in fact, each is a critical component of the other. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Human Resources Planning
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This 6 page paper uses a case study as a springboard for discussion on HR planning. The design of a procedure manual, creation of a mission statement and corporate objectives are all included. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: SA310car.rtf

IBM : SWOT And Five Forces Analyses
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A 6 page paper. This essay discusses IBM in the 1980s, in 1991 and today. The SWOT and Porter's Five Forces analyses focus on 1991. The writer concludes with comments about IBM's performance in 2005 and its recent activities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGibm06.rtf

Ice Toys
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This 9 page paper looks at a case study provided by the student where a retail business is increase the mail order side of operations. The paper looks at different aspects of the business and their impact on quality. These include the current constraints of limited capacity, the impact of increasing space, the impact of increasing web sales and the way that the changes will impact on sales and required man hours. The paper also cosider tools that may be used to maintain quality. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEicetoy.rtf