Business
In the Business section, you can find material dedicated to all things business. This section collects data on the activities of the various companies operating in markets all over the world.
17,334 Essays on Business. Documents 8,431 - 8,460
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Job Rotation, Enlargement & Enrichmnet
The theory of job design is an important concept in business management. Workers are motivated by jobs in which they feel they can make a difference- and jobs can be designed with that in mind. In simple words, Job design refers to the way tasks are combined to form complete jobs. The nature of the work organization & the ‘design’ of jobs can have a significant effect on the job satisfaction of staff & their
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Job Stress
You haven’t been at work for more then twenty minutes and already your day is going down hill. Your phone is ringing off the hook. Papers piled on your desk , and now you have to attend a meeting. Day after day it is the same thing at your job and you have become highly stressed out. In my paper I am going to explain why job stress happens and ways that you can
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Job Stress
Objective of the report Understand job stress and its nature, Understand theoretical viewpoints of stress, Discuss how it has affected employees in United States and Japan. 1.Introduction Modern businesses are complex and highly competitive consequently employees, management of the organization as well as organization itself under contentious strain to accomplish higher targets (Rothmann et al, 2005). In recent time’s organizations around the world restructuring, outsourcing and downsizing, leaving its workers feeling stressed undervalued and insecure
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Job Turnover & Job Satisfaction
JOB TURNOVER & JOB SATISFACTION. Term Paper ID:26947 Download This Paper Essay Subject: Research design to determine if increasing job satisfaction among technological professionals reduces turnover rate.... More... 10 Pages / 2250 Words 7 sources, 14 Citations, APA Format $80.00 More Papers on This Topic Paper Abstract: Research design to determine if increasing job satisfaction among technological professionals reduces turnover rate. Paper Introduction: RESEARCH DESIGN: REDUCING TURNOVER THROUGH ENHANCING JOB SATISFACTION AT CCMP Introduction A
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Job-Related Decision Making Process
Job-Related Decision Making Process Everyday, individuals are faced with opportunities, and with opportunities we are faced with decisions. Large or small, decisions have the potential to make lasting changes on our lives. For example, the decisions that we make in response to a marriage proposal or a job offer could change the course of our lives forever. To assist one in the decision-making process, tools and techniques have been developed. One such technique, the Plan,
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Jocurile De Culise Sau Politica De Birou De Amalia Sterescu
Cand eram doar un Junior Manager imi imaginam ca daca am performante bune si am aprecierea sefilor si a echipei, era tot ceea ce imi trebuia ca sa imi cladesc cariera visata in ierarhia corporatiei. Si desi eram un top performer ca manager, sustineam prin initiative inedite motivarea echipei , ma preocupam constant de eficientizarea proceselor , imbunatateam vizibil procentele de satisfactie a clientilor si raportam silitoare sefului progrese, inovatii, performante greu obtinute – promovarea
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Jodeco
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Subject: Terrorism and Islam [Quran 7:28](The Holy Book of Muslims and God's Final Testiment) They commit a gross sin, then say, "We found our parents doing this, and GOD has commanded us to do it." Say, "GOD never advocates sin. Are you saying about GOD what you do not know?" Terrorists have attacked again, and this time at the center of our world, New York City
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Joe's Landscaping and Equipment Rental Business
Joe’s Landscaping and Equipment Rental Business Introduction At 50 workers, Joe’s company is successful enough to keep him busy six days per week. Joe seems to be very hands-on, and his daily landscaping and tree-trimming efforts, as well as his renting of landscaping equipment, keeps him quite busy. Joe’s company appears to be at a point where his organization is as large as it can get and still be operable with his own set of
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Joggers Universe
Joggers Universe Evaluate Sue Koenig’s present strategy. I think Sue is trying to satisfy too many customers. She needs to concentrate on her target market, which is a major portion of her core business and market to them. This would be the hardcore runners and expand on the services and information available to them. She should also create some special freebie that would gain word of mouth publicity to bring more people to her stores.
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Johannsen Steel Corporation
Johannsen Steel Company (JSC) initially focused on high-quality, high-carbon, and high-margin steel wire and ever made big success. In 1946 it was sold to West Virginia Steel (WVS) and then experienced the shocking change of steel industry during 1960s and 70s. Facing the pressure of competitors, JSC began to intend to expand sales and cut cost to maintain its profit level. As a result, the sales revenues kept increase, but the net profit was very
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Johansen’s Cointegration Tests
Johansen’s Cointegration Tests Johansen co-integration test is to test the co-integration of the series. It is used to recognize the long run relationship among different variables. It is also means that although many developments can lead to permanent changes in the individual variable, there is some long-run equilibrium relation tying the individual variables together, represented by some linear combination of them. Johansen’s have two test statistics: The trace statistics and the maximum eigenvalue statistic. The
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Johari Windows Testing
Interestingly, Luft and Ingham called their Johari Window model 'Johari' after combining their first names, Joe and Harry. In early publications the word actually appears as 'JoHari'. The Johari Window soon became a widely used model for understanding and training self-awareness, personal development, improving communications, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, team development and inter-group relationships. The Johari Window model is also referred to as a 'disclosure/feedback model of self awareness', and by some people an 'information
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John and Mary Roll of Golden Valley E-Commerce
E-commerce: For some businesses, the only way to go Tobias Madden Regional Economist ________________________________________ Like many other people, Paul Buethe of St. Paul has started an electronic business. Unlike other electronic business owners, he does not have a computer. Total cost to start his business? Under $500. According to Forrester Research Inc., U.S. on-line retail sales grew from $2.4 billion in 1997 to $7.8 billion in 1998. Start-up businesses have captured a share of these
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John D. Rockefeller & Standard Oil
The Standard Oil Company was active in all levels and spheres of corporate power. For example, the influence over the railroad systems to set up discounts and rebates helped Standard Oil to have economic and legal power. The company was using the same railroads as other companies in the industry but paying far less. John D. Rockefeller had political power due to the large amount of donations he made to the church, poor and other
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John Deere
Introduction: In 1847 John Deere promised, "I will never put my name on a product that does not have in it the best that I have in me." For more that 157 years John Deere has remained true to that commitment -- building their reputation by building value into every machine that bears their name. So you can count on equipment that's as productive as possible. Up and ready to work when you are. And
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John Deere Component Workвђ™s
John Deere Component Works was a subdivision of John Deere and Company which dealt exclusively with the manufacturing of tractor component parts. By the mid 1980’s, JDCW found that its available excess capacity was increasing. To neutralize this problem JDCW attempted to take advantage of the efficiencies of its newly acquired automatic turning machines by bidding on parts offered from within the company. This lead to a direct bid of 275 of the 635 parts
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John Deere Hbs # 9-577-112
Deere Company had the largest market share in the light crawler tractors. Their market share mostly came from domestic market. Caterpillar dominated the market for heavy construction and mining equipment. Unlike Deere, Caterpillar had a large market share overseas. Deere had a distribution network that was second only to Caterpillar. Light crawlers, JD350 and JD450, were very successful Deere products. The new heavy construction tractor, JD750, was unique to Deere because it significantly larger than
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John Higgins
How would you describe the attitudes of Higgins and Prescott towards the implementation of personnel policies in the Japanese operations? The attitude that took Higgins was trying to drive people from the company in the same manner as it would a Japanese regardless of the rules stipulated that the company had. Prescott for his part he felt upset and attacked by this attitude because Higgins was revolutionizing the order that already existed within the company,
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John M. Case Analysis
Overview History/Growth This case concerns the John M. Case Company, which at one time was the leading producer of business calendars in the United States. The company was founded by the grandfather of John M. Case in 1920 and was inherited in 1951. The company had experienced profitable operations every year since 1932, and held approximately a 60-65% market share by 1984. Sales had been increasing annually at about a 7% compound rate, and the
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John Wooden and Leadership
Introduction John Wooden was the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) men’s basketball coach from 1948 to 1975. During that period, he won ten NCAA men’s basketball championships, had four undefeated seasons, and once won 88 consecutive games. He also won seven consecutive NCAA championships from 1967 to 1973. To put this all into perspective, Adolph Rupp at the University of Kentucky won four championships, total, and he is second to Wooden. All of
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Johnny Rockets Enter Belgium
Johnny Rocket’s invades Belgium! Restaurants continue to play a significant role in the Belgian franchise market, and their presence is increasing rapidly, with the fast food franchising market growing at an annual rate of approximately 12%. American fast-food franchising concepts, such as standardized restaurant chains that offer a limited but popular range of dishes served in packaging for on-the-spot consumption has been widely adopted. We plan to bring Johnny Rocket’s to Belgium with a twist
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Johnson & Johnson
Overview Robert Wood Johnson inspired by a speech by antisepsis advocate Joseph Lister, joined brothers James Wood Johnson and Edward Mead Johnson to create a line of ready-to-use surgical dressings in 1885. The company produced its first products in 1886 and incorporated in 1887. Robert Wood Johnson served as the first president of the company. He worked to improve sanitation practices in the nineteenth century, and lent his name to a hospital in New Brunswick,
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Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson, with $20 billion in sales, is the world's largest and most comprehensive manufacturer of health care products serving the consumer, pharmaceutical and professional markets founded in 1886. Johnson & Johnson has approximately 89,300 employees. Its common stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the company is listed among the Fortune 500. Johnson & Johnson is known for its corporate responsibility and consistently ranks at the top of Interactive
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Johnson & Johnson Marking Plan
The focus of this paper is to discuss a marketing plan for a new product to be marketed by Johnson & Johnson. An overview of the organization as well as a description of a hormone cream that the marketing research team is considering for production is detailed along with an explanation of the importance of marketing to Johnson & Johnson’s success. A SWOTT analysis on the new product has been conducted and is included in
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Johnson and Johnson Case Study
Johnson and Johnson’s Communication Strategy to Overcome Lawsuits Johnson and Johnson (J&J) was sued by 22 women in a trial in St. Louis because of evidence of ovarian cancer in their talcum. For over 40 years, J&J kept quiet about containing asbestos in their product. As of now, the decision ended up hurting company and women have a firm reason to sue. (Butler, 2018). The Situation: After a six week trial in St. Louis,
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Johnson's Controls
Jennie Poos PHI205 Unit 3 Written Assignment: Case Analysis 1. Exposition The manufactures of batteries have known for a while that the process used to make batteries can harm the fetus of a women due to lead exposure. Because of this, many manufactures prevented women from working in a position where they could be exposed to lead. The manufactures claimed it was the fetus’ right not to be harmed and the company’s right to protect
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Joint Venture
BALANCE SHEET FOR THE RICHARD STOCKTON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS DECEMBER 31, 2007 Assets: Current Assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents $55,000 Accounts Receivable, net $440,125 Short Term Investments $25,000 Inventory $20,000 Supplies $100,000 Prepaid Insurance $25,000 Total Current Assets $665,125 Property, Plant, and Equipment: Land $2,000,000 Building Less: Accumulated Depreciation $1,000,000 $100,000 $900,000 Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (Net of Depreciation $50,000) $200,000 Total Property, Plant, and Equipment $3,100,000 Intangibles: Goodwill $50,000 Total Assets $3,815,125 Liabilities: Current
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Joint Venture Creation Rationale
Joint Venture Creation Rationale The reality of global competition today is that only few companies possess all of the competitive advantages that will enable them to compete successfully. Also, for a variety of reasons, doing business in developing countries is considered riskier. As a result, firms are now seeking to complement their strengths through alliances/partnerships with other firms even, when possible, in LDCs. Many multinationals have gained access to foreign markets via the formation of
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Jollibee
1. How was Jollibee able to build its dominant position in fast food in the Philippines? What sources of competitive advantage was it able to develop against McDonald's? Jollibee initially built up its dominant position on a platform of Five F's: flavor, fun, flexibility, family atmosphere, and friendliness. This philosophy fit with the habits of Filipino customers and enabled the firm's success and expansion in Manila. Flavor was an essential element of this, since Filipino
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Jollibee Burgers
BURGERS Gold Standard: most desirable or best attributes of a product that is highly acceptable to the customer. TEMP: served hot 130 °¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ F TEXTURE: Bun soft and spongy not dry and soggy, Patty tender and juicy not dry, Cheese moist not hard and crumbly, Tomato firm and juicy DONENESS/TASTE: Patty fully cooked, no burnt taste, bun without distinct fermented flavor, no off taste on any ingredients. APPEARANCE: Ingredients are complete and properly portioned, packaging
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