Advantages and Disadvantages for Acme's development contracts
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A 5 page discussion/ case study discussing the advantages and disadvantages of different types of development contracts for both a customer, ACME Trucking Co., and to a software developer. Discussed are issues such as cost-plus contracting and fixed price contracting. No bibliography.
Filename: Acmecost.wps

Advantages of Effective Oral Communication Skills in Business
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A 5 page paper discussing why organizations need effective oral communications more than ever before. It is no longer sufficient for managers to dictate, now they must lead. True leadership requires that the leader gain the dedication of the ranks, and that can be accomplished only through effective oral communication. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSbusCommAdv.rtf

Advantages Of Structuring Business As A Partnership
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A 12 page paper that explores the different kinds of business structures. The purpose of this essay is to illustrate the viability of a partnership as a business structure. To do this, the writer describe and discusses each of the different forms of business, e.g., sole proprietorship, general and limited partnerships, different types of corporations, and the LLC company. The discussion includes a list of the advantages and disadvantages of each business structure. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PGbusfrm.rtf

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.
Filename: PGaetn.rtf

Affirmative Action’s Continuing Relevance
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A 4 page paper discussing the current relevance of affirmative action initiative in light of organizations’ discovery of the benefits of the diverse workforce. The goal, however, should be to discourage discrimination of any kind. In this light, businesses should strive to build workforces more diverse than the law requires. Not only is it good for business in general, it also allows the organization greater freedom in hiring so that it can first select candidates based on qualification, rather than on demographic characteristics. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSafAction04.rtf

AIG; Social, Political and Economic Influences
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This 3 page paper looks at three influences that are present for AIG at the end of 2008. The social influence of an aging population, the political influence of US foreign policy and the economic influence of the credit crush are outlined, the relevance for the company is discussed and the ability of the firm to deal with these influences is assessed. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEaiginfl.rtf

Aimes Electrical and Supply Case Study
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This 11 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student. A firm is successful, but many of the systems are out of date, which is resulting in high levels of stock tying up capital, poor purchase procedures and a lack of general knowledge management within the firm due to an old ERP system that is not understood. The paper looks at the problems and considers some potential solution, including the implementation of a new comprehensive ERP system. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEaimesE.rtf

Airbus A3XX Case Study
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This 5 page looks at a case study supplied by the student. Answering five questions, the paper considers the position of Airbus in 1999, looking at the reasons behind the development of the Airbus 3XX, the breakeven point, the overall demand for very large aircraft and the position of Boeing and whether or not Airbus should go ahead with the launch. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEair3XX.rtf

Airbus Case Study
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This 24 page paper is written in two parts. The first part is a case study looking at the Airbus Company, which is an EADS company. The case study looks at the history of the company, its products including be A380, the structure of the company and it is facilities, the competition it faces from Boeing, the management and leadership. The second part of the paper answer questions regarding some of the challenges faced by Airbus including the pressure for innovation, the accusations of insider trading in 2006, the dual CEO structure, the policy of compensating for currency changes as well is other influencing factors such as US government influences on Boeing and the potential of new entrants into the aircraft manufacturing business. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEairbcase.rtf

Airline Industry - Profitability And Risk Management
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This 10 page paper is the beginning proposal for a research study that asks if there is a relationship between operational risk management and profitability in the airline industry. The paper presents the problem, the questions, an overview of the literature on the topics and the research design. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PGairrsk.RTF

Airline Industry Analysis
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A 4 page paper analyzing the airline industry according to Porter’s five forces. The paper concludes that critical factors for success in the industry include the ability to compete in ways different from competitors and intense customer loyalty. Most airlines struggle to achieve these ends. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSairIndAnalyPort.rtf

Airline Industry Model: Tight Oligopoly
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A 5 page paper discussing the industry structure that emerges as mergers and acquisitions continue to occur within the airline industry. It is not the old airlines that consistently gain highest ratings in customer satisfaction, safety, efficiency and performance, but rather Southwest - the only one that refused to operate in the same manner as the older, more established airlines. The anti-competitive bent to which major airlines cling ultimately is bad for them as well as for consumers. Whereas a loose oligopoly may be beneficial in the airline industry, one that is as highly concentrated as that which exists now is not. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSairOligo.rtf

Airline Industry Report
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This 13 page paper considers the airline industry and if it doomed to remain a low profit industry. The paper looks at the background of the industry and then undertakes a SWOT analysis to look at the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, a PEST analysis which considers the political, economic, social and technological influences and a Porters Five Forces analysis. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEairline.rtf

Airline Industry Trends
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A 6 page paper discussing trends in the global airline industry. Several airlines have made changes specifically targeting the business traveler, but many of the world's leading airlines face survival issues. All airlines are required to address financial, security and customer issues. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KSairTrends.rtf

Airline Management Questions
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A 5 page paper answering 4 questions about the airline industry. Questions address codesharing at American Airlines and China Eastern Air; what makes Herb Kelleher worthy of admiration; suggestions for marketing for the future; and recommendations for allocating $5 billion for fleet replacement over 4 years. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: KSairMgmtQues.rtf

Airport Management
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This 6 page paper considers some of the current issues facing airport mangers. Issues discussed include security, budgetary control and constraints and the way in which simulation models are used and may be used in the future. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEairpot.wps

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.
Filename: PGalbtf.rtf