Becoming An IT Consultant
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A 16 page paper. The introduction provides an overview of becoming an IT consultant. The next section outlines advantages and disadvantages of becoming an independent consultant. The writer then discusses how to find potential clients and includes specific ideas for the private sector client and the government process for contracting with independent businesses or individuals, including Web sites that are useful. The RFP (Request for Proposal) is explained section by section with advice on completing the proposal. And example is provided. The writer ends by discussing the many other skills needed to be a successful information technology consultant, including people skills. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGitcns.rtf

BEN & JERRY’S
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This 5-page paper offers an analysis of ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's. The paper attempts to analyze the company's core competencies, the strength of the company as it currently stands, and if the company's well-publicize social mission has been in advantage or disadvantage to the company's success. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Benchmarking Paper
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This 4 page paper is a benchmarking paper looking at two companies which have faced issues similar to those faced in a case study supplied by the student (Interclean). The issues are identified, the actions taken by the companies discussed and the outcome assessed. The issues benchmarked are the need for integration of an acquired company and a company that needed to retrain its' sales representatives in order to provide a higher level of service. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEbencic.rtf

Benchmarking: An Informational Overview
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A 4 page paper which examines the decision-making tool by describing the technique, providing an application example, and also discusses when one would and would not use the technique. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGbenchmrk.rtf

Benefit Packages: Stock Options, Defined Contribution, Etc.
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This 15 page tutorial paper discusses different kinds of benefit plans. The target question is which types of plans would be recommended for which employees. The writer discusses and explains: defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, profit-sharing plans, employee stock option plans and a combination thereof and the writer also explains what vesting means. Examples of the results of specific plans in particular companies are offered to support the value of different plans. The writer then makes recommendations regarding which benefits should be offered to which employees in this hypothetical company. The essay also comments on record-keeping. Tutorial comments are embedded in the text. 1 Table included. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PGpensop.rtf

Benefits Of Preventive Maintenance Program
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A 12 page paper that discusses preventive maintenance. The essay begins with a definition and description of preventive maintenance and the reasons companies should have a preventive maintenance program along with a list of generic benefits of having such a program. The writer offers two examples of how some companies are using technology to enhance their preventive maintenance program. Two case studies are discussed, a hypothetical pizza company and truck fleets. Additionally, the trend toward total lubrication consolidation programs is explained. Some data included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGpmp.rtf

Benetton International Marketing
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A 5 page paper that discusses Benetton Group's international efforts. More than 70 percent of the annual revenue is derived outside Italy, thus the international market is essential for the continued success of this company. The writer discusses the operational structure for international business, franchises, and promotions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Best Bikes Strategy For Year 5
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This 12 page paper looks at a case provided form Mikes Bikes program and considers what strategies should be followed in year five. The paper argues for a hybrid strategy of price and differentiation as well as increasing sales through growth or a potential acquisition. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
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Best Business Model For Internet Commerce
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6 pages in length. The recent rash of dot.com failures has given rise to the notion of globalization and the overwhelming impact the Internet has had upon commerce. Clearly, online retailing represents the future of nearly all business relationships, however, it is the manner in which companies approach the Internet market that ultimately determines their staying power. With dot.com businesses closing nearly everyday, the pendulum swing that just two years ago moved toward the advantageous Internet opportunities has now changed direction once again to benefit the brick-and-mortar stores. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCbizmd.wps

Best Pracitces in Fraud Prevention:
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This 7 page paper examines the broad-based problem of fraud, including elements of detection, prevention, investigation and recovery. The focus of this paper is on prevention efforts and provides details of specific techniques that can be used to prevent fraud. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSFrapre.rtf

Big Business: Changing The Way Americans Lived In The Late Nineteenth Century
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4 pages in length. Big business was a saving grace in the late nineteenth century; not only was it instrumental in establishing an entirely new American perspective, but it was also the beginning of a new prosperity. While not everyone was fortunate enough to benefit from such a boon -- as is the case with any sort of social improvement -- the vast majority was able to bask in the up-and-coming influences brought about by big business. At the same time, however, the writer discusses how big business was ultimately responsible for encounters that were neither anticipated nor appropriately handled, with environmental degradation representing one of the most detrimental side effects. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Bill Gates and Plato -- Masters of Rhetoric
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This 5 page report discusses Plato and Microsoft chairman Bill Gates in terms of their rhetorical powers. To include the persona and accomplishments of Microsoft’s Bill Gates in the discussion of Plato and rhetoric is to introduce a component of the modern world that demonstrates the ways in which vision can be (and has been) interpreted as a characteristic of successful commercial development. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWrhetor.rtf

Biometric Security Measures
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A 7 page paper discussing retina, iris, finger and hand scanning technologies and their applications. Nearly everyone is aware of the increased need for increased security in our electronic world, one that is increasingly becoming more anonymous than ever. It is important for organizations, however, to preserve relationships - whether with customers or employees - when implementing these security measures. They need to be implemented in an atmosphere of heightened freedom for those authorized, rather than through a "big brother" approach that can offend nearly everyone involved. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Biometrics
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A 5 page paper discussing some of the biometric security applications available to organizations. Ranging from avoiding time clock fraud to identifying terror suspects among war zone detainees, most current biometric applications rely on fingerprints to confirm individuals' identities. Some companies already have personal applications in place in Asia and expect to see US cell phones and laptop computers featuring biometric safeguards by the end of 2005. Nearly all of the biometric applications discussed here are based on fingerprints. The next generation likely will focus on a greater number of biometric measures. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSsecBiomet.rtf

Biotech Companies and the Stock Market
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6 pages in length. Explains about biotechnological companies as well as listing ten companies that have been good investments in the stock market. Gives a synopsis about each of the ten companies and explains how to analyze the ratios to determine whether these are good investments. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Biotechnology Industry
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This 3 page paper examines the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry looking at the competitive nature of the industry the main markets, the main drivers and competitive forces. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEpharmas.rtf

Bloomberg L.P. & Reuters Group PLC
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A 10 page paper that describes each company and determines which is the better company to use. Products and services each company offers are reported. The problems Reuters has had for a number of years is explained. 2003 sales revenues are reported for each company. The conclusion recommending which company to do business with is justified. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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