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Hostile Takeover, 2008.
A study of the legal, business and political aspects of the hostile takeover in view of globalization.
6,447 words (approx. 25.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 149.95
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This papers examines the policies and situations in China and Germany regarding hostile takeovers in those countries. It looks at how hostile takeovers are becoming more popular and how the number is increasing on a global basis. In particular, it discusses a case in China where a foreign entity was able to gain a considerable market share of an entire sector, despite government controls to avoid such a situation. The Chinese Beer War is an excellent example of why governments need to devise strategies for protecting domestic companies from hostile takeovers.
Outline:
The Problem
Significance of the Problem
Company Self Protection
Government Protection Against Hostile Takeovers
Structure of the Thesis
Chapter I - Introduction
Analysis of the Methods of Hostile Take-Over
Types of Takeovers
Anatomy of a Takeover
Chinese Beer Wars
Alcan/Alcoa
Shanda and Sina
Sohu's Poison Pill
Germany's First Hostile Takeover
Conclusion
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"Hostile takeovers are not only a danger for the company that is being taken over, it can also pose a threat to national security. This is especially true in the face of a foreign hostile take-over. If the take-over occurs in a major business sector, it could have devastating effects on the economy. A foreign hostile take-over can be seen as foreign direct investment, which in many circumstances would be considered to be good due to the boost to the economy. However, in the case of a foreign hostile take-over, there is a loss of a domestic business. Therefore, the boost to the economy is negligible. Companies need to take measures to protect against hostile takeovers as a matter of national economic stability. "
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Management and Leadership, 2008.
A review of Milwaukee Enterprise Tool's capacity to adapt to challenges.
1,954 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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The paper discusses leadership and management and stresses that in today's business environment it is highly important for enterprizes, regardless of their area of work, to be able to maintain a healthy organizational culture. The paper, in referring to the specific case of the Milwaukee Enterprise Tools, details the areas of organizational structure, communication, culture, planning, organization, motivation and strategy of the company.
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"An organization's capacity to adapt to the challenges met in the environment in which it functions depends on several factors. The health of the organization's culture is one of the most important elements in this regard. The culture of an organization is represented by all the beliefs and the values which stand at the core of its functioning. Depending on these values and beliefs, an organization will establish its mission, as well as the specific manner in which it will attempt to achieve its goals. "Once goals are defined, it is necessary to address the type of culture that is necessary to advance these goals and objectives and ensure the successful implementation of the necessary changes."
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Company Health Training Programs, 2008.
A review of the importance for companies to promote a healthy lifestyle for its employees.
3,342 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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After a discussion about the stressful work conditions in four major companies, this paper highlights the importance of employers offering their staff training programs that are based on the implementation of techniques for stress management, positive thinking and assertiveness. The paper states that companies should encourage employee self-care efforts by promoting the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. The paper concludes that stress is the most dangerous emerging risk to business.
Outline:
Introduction
Barclays
Voafone
Ford
Dell Computers
Conclusion
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"Ford was previously considered to be largest giant of the automobile sector, and has good number of units produced on daily basis, but due to the escalation of the automobile industry from Chinese and Japanese region, the company has reported reduced number of unit production on daily basis, the company has also reported financial loss for few consecutive years. The recession of the American automobile industry was responsible for the cases of mental illness among the employees, it was reported that the employees faced continuous threat of termination, and was therefore unable to deliver its utmost for the company. Surprisingly, the Ford Motors was able to combat the recession phenomena, however there were other internal concerns and malpractices which turned the employees unsecured about their job prospects, and that particular category of the employees worked under extreme mental illness."
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Leadership Case Study, 2008.
A case study analysis of the writer's work superior and the leadership traits that he exhibited in his role.
2,003 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper presents a case study regarding positive and successful leadership traits. It describes one of the superiors that the writer of the paper used to work for; a man named Bob. The paper discusses Bob's personality traits and how they were compatible to his role as a leader. The paper then discusses various scenarios that he had to manage in his leadership role and how he did so successfully.
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"However, Bob is an excellent example of a good leader and I could see none of the negative aspects of a bad leader in him. There is nothing I would have changed in Bob because he evidently had thought a lot about his leadership role and was acting in a good, moral way with the leadership abilities he had. Because Bob had good relationships with all the employees in the large department he led, and they knew his fairness and care for their well-being, they, for the most part, produced superior work. Everyone was aware of their role in the company's goals and, as a result of high performance from his sector, Bob was well respected by his superiors, the administrators of the corporation. I would not be surprised if one day he was president of this corporation, as he would serve well in that position."
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Human Resources Management System, 2008.
A research proposal for exploring the strategic elements of human resources that have an effect on the efficiency of workers.
15,050 words (approx. 60.2 pages), 33 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This work proposes research in order to answer specific questions related to human resource (HR) management strategy that affects worker efficiency within the organization. Different organizations are finding different technology solutions to be effective with variations in systems used for efficiency. This work reviews some of those systems in use and will compares and contrasts the systems and their various applications. The researcher holds that while technology has enabled workers to work from remote locations such as homes or businesses however, there has not been a utilization of this very fertile field of talent by HR managers or in other words there is a disconnect between HR management and utilization of tele-workers in promotion of worker efficiency.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Findings of the Study
Recommendations of the Study
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"Research has shown that: "Human resources (HR) departments play a critical role in contributing to the overall productivity and strength of an organization." (E-HR: Increasing Human Resources Efficiency with a Proven Portal Solution, 2006) In fact, it has been noted by the Oracle Corporation that efficiency in the organization "begins at the point of impact -where a worker performs a job." (Incorporating Human Capital Management Strategies for an Effective Workforce, 2006) Management of the human capital within an organization is one specific strategy, which empowers workers and leads to efficiency and productivity among workers in the organization. Today's business world is characterized by technological applications that streamline work resulting in worker efficiency. There are various solutions offered by various vendors for Human Resource strategic management to promote worker efficiency. Oftentimes the employee as well as the Human Resources personnel are entrapped in lengthy meetings filling out paperwork and going over options concerning worker insurance and benefits as well as reviewing vacation and sick leave accrual. The implementation of a HR management system has been found 'key' by Oracle for efficiency of workers, an important finding that this study will review in Chapter Two of the Literature Review in this work. Study findings reviewed also show that there is a great reluctancy on the part of Human Resources management to top the fertile field of talent represented by tele-workers. This work proposes research in order to answer specific questions related to HR Management Strategy that affects worker efficiency within the organization. Different organizations are finding different technology solutions to be effective with variations in systems used for efficiency. This work will review some of those systems in use and will compare and contrast the systems and their various applications."
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Supply Chain Standards, 2008.
A discussion of how setting supply chain standards improves supply chain management.
800 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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The paper states that the integration points between supplier and buyer are so complex and numerous, that many industries need supply chain standards to ensure their competitiveness. The paper further comments that these supply chain standards look to set the foundation for ensuring efficient and accurate transfer of content between buyers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners throughout a supplier network. The paper also states that, given the myriad of supply chain interactions in these networks, and taking into account the slight variations each supplier has in their approach to delivering content to buyers, a consistent standard for communicating both content and completing transactions is necessary.
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"While Askegar and Columbus discuss the role of PIPs with market makers in the high tech manufacturing and distribution marketplace (1, 4) Swanton (2) discusses the potential impact of RosettaNet adoption on manufacturing centers in low-wage countries and points to the efficiencies possible in Chinese manufacturing centers. Swanton sees the enablement of Chinese manufacturing via PIPs in RosettaNet as the tipping point in their ability to capitalize on their cost advantages and compete on time-to-market and supply chain synchronization, much like their western counterparts. Further, Swanton sees the emerges of the RosettaNet Automatic Enablement (RAE) program with its uses of PDFs that document process flows, as critical in the development of a pervasive RosettaNet network of manufacturing suppliers in China. Chinese distribution channels throughout high tech specifically have already worked to include content management and content automation as part of their initial RosettaNet on boarding strategies, as many of these companies are using highly manual approaches to managing their content today. As RosettaNet is now under the umbrella of the GS1 US standards organization, which is formerly known of as the Uniform Code Council (UCC), the standards body is working to drop the cost of on boarding in China to literally less than $1,000 for any manufacturer or distributor interested in participating. If they are successful the resulting inventory visibility and resulting order management velocities will be very significant and result in higher profitability for the entire high tech industry globally."
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Intel Canada, 2008.
This paper presents a business to business marketing plan for Intel Canada.
1,816 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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The paper examines an Intel marketing plan, by putting it in the framework of the structure of a business-to-business plan. The paper presents the typical facts which usually occur in a business-to-business activity and outlines the solutions necessary for a commercial attempt to prove successful. The paper describes the efficient four-stage methodology that will allow the campaign to be successful and regain the Intel's lost position in the marketplace.
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"Intel has remained in the common conscience as one of the first producers of SRAM and DRAM memory chips, the domain on which its activity was mainly based until the early 1980s. "While Intel created the first commercial microprocessor chip in 1971, it was not until the creation of the personal computer (PC) that this became their primary business." This new project has become afterwards, during the 1990s, the main target of the company as its specialists understood this was the easiest way for a rapid growth. As a follow-up, Intel succeeded to become monopoly supplier of microprocessors for PCs, but it has used some aggressive strategies in the competition with Microsoft for monopoly on the PC market."
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Company Valuation, 2008.
An analysis of the different methods that can be used to value a company that is being sold.
2,365 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper describes and analyzes some of the different methods for appraising the value of a company that is being sold. The paper looks specifically at methods such as net-asset valuation, price-to-earnings ratio and discounted cash flows. It also describes the goals and the conditions surrounding the selling business, as well as the goals of the purchasing company.
Table of Contents:
Net-Asset Valuation
Price-To-Earnings Ratio
Discounted Cash Flow
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The U.S. economy is arguably the most diversified in the world, and this allows for many different types of businesses to flourish. Companies that supply raw materials, manufacture goods, distribute items, or provide services are all part of the American economic landscape, and these businesses are regularly bought and sold. Because of the variety of businesses that can be purchased or acquired, there are several different methods for arriving at a proper valuation. Three of the common valuation methods are net asset, price-to-earnings ratio, and discounted cash flow. Each of these methods is appropriate for given situations - net asset, for example, may be the only reliable way to valuate a business that is focused on assets, such as real estate. However, all three of these methods have their limitations. Price-to-earnings, for example, rewards stock speculation and can lead to overpaying. But, taken together, these three valuation methods provide a useful suite of tools that can handle many different situations."
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A World Class Manager, 2008.
This paper discusses the characteristics of a world class manager.
739 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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The paper looks at the two distinct dimensions of a world class manager's competence; the granted competence, also referred to as official authority and the so-called competence, also referred to as personal authority. The paper then explores the skills, abilities and characteristics necessary for a world class manager. The paper concludes that in the current turbulent environment where organizations develop their activity, managers themselves become even more important than the management methods and techniques they use.
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"Any organization's well-functioning or failure depends entirely on the managers that run it. Managers have the power to directly influence their organizations' both internal and global affairs through the actions, decisions, and directions they take. World class managers are determined by their skills, by the effective management they promote "in an ever-changing global environment" (Rundle, 2007). "
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Offshoring and the Economy, 2008.
This paper highlights the negative impacts of offshoring/outsourcing on the American economy.
1,515 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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The paper contends that although offshoring may reduce prices, it is a poor business practice for many reasons. The paper explains why it hurts the American economy and harms American workers. The paper discusses how offshoring creates poor working conditions for many workers and argues that this practice should be more regulated to ensure that American companies do not exploit foreign workers in the name of saving money.
From the Paper
"Offshoring, also known as outsourcing, has influenced the American economy since the 1990s, when it first became widespread. It has removed jobs from American workers, created economic woes in many industries, and has created sweatshop like working conditions in many manufacturing environments. It has gained more attention recently because many American consumers are unhappy dealing with outsourced service employees, and they have been complaining about the service quality to many companies. Many experts in the field believe not enough is being done to regulate the use of offshoring, and to help guarantee the rights of American workers."
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Decision-Making at Disney, 2008.
This paper examines Disney's establishment of Eurodisney and their purchase of Capital Cities/ABC.
2,816 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 83.95
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The paper focuses on two strategic decisions of Disney that were not so successful and that required strategic changes in order to improve performance. The paper describes the establishment of Eurodisney, a theme park in Paris and examines the purchase of Capital Cities/ABC. The paper then looks at the general corporate culture of the Disney company.
Outline:
Introduction
Eurodisney
Capital Cities/ABC
Decision-Making at Disney
From the Paper
"The Walt Disney Company is well-known around the world for its cultural products and especially for the various characters, animated and otherwise, created for various film and television products. Many of these creations have a life of their own in marketing and generate income through dolls, games, images on other products, and so on, as well as from the film and television works from which they derive. The public may believe that the company is golden and always succeeds, but in fact, the company has made certain strategic decisions that have not been so successful and that have required strategic changes in order to improve performance."
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Whirlpool Appliances and their Core Products, 2008.
An overview of the media marketing strategy of the Whirlpool company and their related core products.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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The paper discusses an analysis of the consumer media relations strategy of the Whirlpool company. The paper relates that having strong media relations in our modern era is extremely important for the success of product based companies. The paper confirms that having good public relations ensures that the public consumer becomes well informed of Whirlpool appliances. The paper examines two strategies that could be used by Whirlpool appliances to generate publicity for their core products.
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"The first strategy that they should pursue is an open house media event. Open house events serve the purpose of exhibiting the products that Whirlpool Appliances are currently selling, it allows consumers to experiment with Whirlpool appliances and see the full range of product offerings. There are several reasons that this strategy is effective, it lures in customers who are originally interested in purchasing such merchandise with a free demonstration. In this way, they are exposed to our product offering in a non-pressure environment so that they understand the overall capabilities of our products. From a media relations perspective, an open house allows Whirlpool to generate free publicity through newspaper, media, and television channels. It in effect gives Whirlpool the ability to reconnect with media relationships and gain publicity for their entire organization. In order to execute on this event several steps needs to be articulated. An open house needs to first and foremost allow the media and the public to experiment and see showcased products from Whirlpool. To generate the most effective PR for such an event, Whirlpool should perform open houses when they are launching new products or showcasing a new line of updated products. Their goal is to gain as much public interest as possible, thus targeting consumers through a myriad of promotions is the best way. Media PR will only be positive if there are extensive products to review as well as a large public audience. Therefore it is the job of PR department for Whirlpool to gain a large audience at their open house. This strategy is very effective because it targets two public relations outlets at once. It focuses on customers who are interested in the product line and showcases new products, while at the same time reaching media outlets who will be able to grant free publicity to the organization as a whole."
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