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Insurance and Hurricane Katrina, 2008.
This paper discusses the policies of the insurance industry in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
2,060 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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The paper discusses how hurricane Katrina highlighted the inadequacy of insurance coverages offered. The paper also reveals the fraud of insurance agencies in depriving homeowners of rightful payments. The paper examines the various lawsuits and legal issues and discusses the campaign waged by the insurance industry to keep the courts from making insurance policies and to keep judges adhering to pro-business policies. The paper shows how many federal and state laws are both confusing and contradictory and largely shaped for the benefit of the insurance companies.
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"The tragic circumstances surrounding the appearance of hurricane Katrina some two years ago highlighted a number of problems and issues facing not only the people of New Orleans and environs but all Americans. One such issue is often spotlighted after a disaster of this sort, and that issue is the inadequacy of much of the insurance coverage offered. In addition, as with hurricane Katrina, insurance agencies are accused of defrauding their policyholders by reporting falsified inspections of properties and so depriving those policyholders of rightful payments."
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CardioCenter Business Proposal, 2008.
A business plan to set up a cardiac catheterization lab and heart treatment center in central Florida.
3,377 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 96.95
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This paper provides a business plan to outline the structure, goals and financial aspects of creating a new cardiac catheterization lab and heart treatment center in central Florida. This center is to be called "CardioCenter," and will extend its message of expert urgent cardiac care within a 25-mile radius. The paper covers how such a center should be built, what are its fundamental goals, and how it can compete against established centers in the area. The goal of the new cardiac catheterization center is to provide services to primary care physicians and first-level cardiologists, and to provide faster and more-targeted services to patients who require catheterization and may not be close enough to a major catheterization center.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Mission of the New Center
Strategies of CardioCenter
Mission Statement
Vision Statement
Organizational Structure
Financial Structure
Debt Policy
Assumptions for Growth of the Business
Governance Model
Possible Mergers and Acquisitions
Personnel Needed
Facilities
Program Development
HCIT (Healthcare Information Technology)
SWOT Analysis
Longer-Term Plans
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"Within central Florida, centered around Orlando, there are three major heart centers with round-the-clock facilities available for cardiac catheterization. These centers advertise their availability, and can tout their ability to improve patients' outcomes by improving "door to balloon" time down to less than 60 minutes. Such a strategy of rapid catheterization has been shown to significantly improve the morbidity and mortality of patients (Bradley, 2006). Although many existing facilities have attempted to adapt their workflow to improve "door to balloon time," many have not, as the structural and schedule changes involved in a general-care hospital pose difficulties. "
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Behaviorism in Business, 2008.
This paper discusses the analysis of a dysfunctional business team at a specific firm.
1,360 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper provides an analysis of the Southern Stars Personnel Management Team. It provides a behavioral analysis of the individual members, an analysis of the team as a whole, and recommendations for change.
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"Moreover, her position of power would not be threatened if she listened attentively to her colleagues. In fact, her colleagues would respect rather than fear her as they seem to now. It is highly likely that Marlene's self esteem is too closely linked to her position of power and that she feels threatened by Betty. Marlene might also learn how to work better with Betty, respecting Betty's different background not only as a Kiwi but also as a proud PhD graduate."
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The Indian Economy, 2008.
This paper examines India as an expansion target for an American company.
1,998 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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The paper discusses the economic system and the socio-cultural environment in India. The paper describes India as a new force in the international market, that when the commercial and financial markets will be fully liberalized, both the Indian people and international investors will benefit. The paper looks at the national currency of India, inflation and the evolution of the exchange rate values for the Indian Rupee and the American Dollar.
Outline:
Indian Economic System
Socio-cultural Environment
Regional Economic Integration
Foreign Exchange Market
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"Besides the fact that it has the second largest population in the world, above the critical figure of 1 billion inhabitants, India is known at the global level, for the fact that its economy is booming. The economic growth rate reached the value of 9.4 %, right after the most fast growing economy of the world - China. However much is to be done in the direction of economic development since the major international organisations offer India the title of 'underdeveloped country' This unfortunate denomination is attributed to the enhanced level of poverty and lack of economic equalitarian distribution of incomes and revenues."
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Organizational Change in Hewlett-Packard, 2008.
A case study analysis of the company restructuring of Hewlett-Packard and the impact it had on employees and stakeholders.
1,377 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper discusses Hewlett-Packards' (HP) restructuring that was announced by the company on July 19, 2005. The paper discusses the different aspects of the restructuring and the the impact of their restructuring on employees and external stakeholders. The paper discusses how HP went about restructuring in a manner that would cause the least disruption.
Table of Contents:
Impact of Restructuring on Employees
Support Systems for Employees
Impact on External Stakeholders
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"In terms of customers, HP chose to announce the restructuring in the first quarter to its major accounts, a full 120 days before the actual announcement to the press. HP focused on transition plans, the introduction of the new sales representatives on key accounts, and also created Customer Advisory Councils to gain the customers' feedback before the actual restructuring was announced. All of these efforts were made to ensure the customers' concerns were taken into account, and that support systems would be created specifically for their needs. The focus on being easier to do business with was the primary concern of HPs' senior management, and the main part of the support system provided customers was the opportunity to benchmark HPs' performance after the restructuring to make sure the company was attaining its goals of being more responsive to them."
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The Issues of Data in Business Research, 2008.
An analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of primary and secondary business research.
1,777 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper discusses primary and secondary forms of business research. The paper analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the primary and secondary research with respect to ascertaining how online consumers grant and keep trust in e-tailers. It then looks at the role of organizational climate on information technology (IT) professionals' ethics, job performance and longevity with an organization.
Table of Contents:
Synopsis
Selection of Hypotheses and Research Strategies
Creating Research Plans That Lead To Action
Summary
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"In the research studies analyzed for this paper, there are strengths of research design that execute secondary data analysis exceptionally well, as is certainly the case with (Krishnamurthy, 1, 2, 3). Yet both studies' designs reflect a highly myopic focus on the variables, driven to that level of internal focus through a poor selection of hypotheses. Most critical to these studies is the need to evaluate the issue of online trust of e-tailers and the trust of IT professionals in their organizations, yet there is no external ranking, not external evaluation of the points of analysis, only the testing of e-tailing strategies and the measure of organizational commitment on the other. To be fully effective, research for business needs to have more of a broader focus on hypothesis formation and resulting variable definition and research design to take into account the frameworks respondents are using to, in these cases, impart trust to online retailers as customers, and to organizations as IT professionals."
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Dell and Global Communications, 2008.
A look at the growing trend of company out sourcing to Asia with a focus on Dell.
2,337 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper examines how the trend is growing for many global multinational companies to increasingly transfer parts of their business systems to offshore locations like India, which offers substantial savings on manpower costs as well as reducing employee attrition. In particular, the paper looks at Dell and how it is experiencing a severe downturn for several reasons, including a tarnished consumer image as a result of poor customer relations management (CRM), the slow growth rate within a highly competitive industry, as well as intense price competition. The paper the examines how, in an effort to compete and reduce costs in the increasingly complex global market, Dell turned to outsourcing - with mixed results.
Outline:
Introduction
Background to Dell's Situation
Outsourcing
Possible Solutions
Analysis and Summary
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" For many years Dell was seen as a market leader. The company was founded by Michael Dell in his University of Texas dorm room in 1984. (Accounting problems: the tip of the iceberg) The company since has enjoyed increasing popularity and "...loved by investors, analysts and business journalists" (Accounting problems: the tip of the iceberg). However, in the last three years Dell has, as one pundit puts it, "...been in serious strife" (Accounting problems: the tip of the iceberg). In essence, this refers to various problems that the company has experienced and the downturn in its position as a market leader. "
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The U.S., Outsourcing and International Trade, 2008.
This paper discusses international trade, outsourcing and the effects of outsourcing on domestic jobs.
3,838 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 105.95
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The paper looks at research that shows how the vast majority of job losses do not involve the foreign relocation of work at all. The paper addresses the positive effects of outsourcing, including the creation of additional domestic jobs and its benefits to international trade. The paper provides a case study analysis regarding outsourcing in India and concludes that outsourcing is likely to be a good thing for the U.S. economy and for international trade.
Outline:
Introduction
Reasons for Outsourcing
Actual Rate of Job Loss Attributable to Outsourcing
Positive Domestic Effects of Outsourcing
Benefits to International Trade
Outsourcing Case Study in India
Conclusion
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"In the past few years the United States economy has emerged as a growing economy, dramatically and irreversibly impacting the global market. One of the most significant impacts of this growing economy lies in the area of outsourcing to foreign countries. The United States government and large corporations view outsourcing as a method of enabling international trade to prosper and allowing industries to grow. This economy has an international impact in regard to the recent trend in outsourcing and off-shoring; many domestic headquartered companies are now turning to outsourcing manufacturing and production to drive down costs."
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Intel Inside Program 2007 Web 2.0, 2008.
An analysis of how Intel is relying on marketing applications, strategies and techniques that use Web 2.0 as the foundation.
2,140 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This paper discusses how Intel is embracing Web 2.0 as a marketing platform. It looks at the conflicts that Intel marketing has had in creating marketing applications, strategies and techniques relying on Web 2.0 as the foundation. The paper also looks at the lessons that can be learned from Intel's approach to completely re-vamping their Intel Inside Program.
Table of Contents:
Intel Enters the Web 2.0 World with Intel Inside 2007
Intel's Culture of Measurement Pervades Web 2.0 Marketing
Lessons Learned
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"Intel's approach to completely re-vamping their Intel Inside Program for a re-launch in 2007 has been successful in breaking down the silos that exist inside the company, and has successfully leveraged the Internet as the new operating platform. The use of SEM techniques, the re-vamping of entire websites, introduction of digital branding sites and guidelines, even the creation of an online center for assisting in developing and placing Google AdWords Ads have all contributed to a world-class e-marketing strategy. The synchronization of these many e-marketing programs with each reseller's sales performance is also showing that with the re-design of Intel Inside to capitalize on the many benefits of Web 2.0 technologies is delivering more qualified sales leads and opportunities faster than before as well."
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Mongolia Adventure Inc., 2008.
A case study analysis of the issues that relate to starting a tourist business named Mongolia Adventure Inc.
1,239 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper discusses the option of starting a tourist business. The paper discusses the details of what such a company would offer, such as what packages to offer and what prices to charge. The paper then looks at how to make the company, to be called Mongolia Adventure Inc., a success within the tourism industry. The paper discusses each issue that needs to be addressed with relation to starting the business.
Table of Contents:
Issue 1
Issue 2
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Alternative 3
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"The third alternative is the one to choose, though it also involves more work. Oyun can offer the same tours as others do plus the new tour to the eagle hunt, and in this way the potential client will sort themselves out according to what they want. The likelihood of getting several tours started is good, and after that, how good the service is will determine repeat business and good referrals that will help keep the business going into the future. The long-term health of the entire industry depends on such referrals, but it also depends on developing a more reliable airline system. A recent news article states, in tortured English, "The country's tourism industry lacks [sic] of adequate and reliable air transport services, both domestic and international, as [sic] the main impediments to the growth of their businesses, say industry workers" ("'Reliable Domestic Flights Needed to Develop Tourism Industry' Says EzNis" para. 6). That is not and cannot be Oyun's responsibility, but to the extent that he and others in the industry can make it clear how much this is needed, perhaps the government will respond."
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iTunes, 2008.
A description of Apple's success in the audio digital field of downloaded music.
1,047 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper states that the downloadable digital content market has grown remarkably, with millions of people going online each day to download audio and video files. The paper comments that Apple Inc.'s iTunes product has become a clear leader and pioneer in the market of organizing, playing and selling digital audio and video files. The paper discusses how iTunes was able to partner with content providers to offer copyright-protected digital files that became a significant source of revenue. The paper concludes that iTunes has been an incredibly successful and popular digital content product that will need to make changes to how it operates and what content it offers to retain its market strength in the future.
Outline:
How iTunes has Succeeded
iTunes Positions for Increased Competition
Bundling Controversy Spreading
Conclusion: Changes are Coming
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"Through iTunes, Apple's greatest legacy in the digital content market may be that it saw revenue opportunity where many other companies did not. Peer-sharing sites, such as Napster, which launched in 1999, had been offering music and other digital files for free to subscribers, and it seemed that consumers had become accustomed to not paying to download content ("Napster must stay shut down"). In the midst of this hostile market, where digital music had been completely devalued, Apple began developing the iTunes product to sell music files for a fee."
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Partner Relationship Management (PRM) Systems, 2008.
This proposal defines the project plans for a partner relationship management (PRM) system for managing the relationships of channel partners and large commercial accounts for a landscaping services and manufacturing organization.
4,159 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 111.95
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The paper explores the implementation of a partner relationship management (PRM) system and project plan that will enable Toro Manufacturing Company to better serve all channel partners. The paper identifies the scope of the project and looks at the key deliverables throughout this development project. The paper also provides a SWOT analysis and addresses the critical success factors for the Toro Manufacturing PRM system to achieve its objectives. A table measuring PRM systems performance and a Gantt Chart for the PRM system development are included with the paper. The paper concludes that the use of a PRM system is essential for the company's competitive advantage.
Outline:
Introduction
Project History
Scope of the Project
Project Deliverables
SWOT Analysis
Critical Success Factors
Gantt Chart
Conclusion
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"This proposal defines the project plans for creating a comprehensive partner relationship management (PRM) system for managing the relationships of both channel partners and large commercial accounts for a landscaping services and manufacturing organization. For purposes of this example, Toro Manufacturing Company, which relies on professional services and products for 67% of its revenue and 31% from residential, is heavily dependent on its channel partners and direct commercial accounts for the majority of its revenue (El Toro, 2007). The need for a PRM system to attract, sell and serve these indirect channel partners is critical for Toro's growth in the professional marketplace, in addition to greater market share gains in the residential market as well. "
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