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 11,131 - 11,160
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Norman Brinker and Brinker International
Norman Brinker began his career in the restaurant business in 1950 as a partner in the Jack-in-the-Box restaurant chain. As a result of Mr. Brinker’s passion for the restaurant industry, he created the casual dining concept. Opening the first Steak and Ale in 1966 allowed him to bring this concept to life. Later, he developed the Bennigans chain, sold both chains to Pillsbury Corporation, and took over as vice president of Pillsbury. Brinker International was
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Nortel Article Analysis
At the annual shareholder meeting in Ottawa, current chief executive officer of Nortel Networks Corp., Mr.Zafirovski told shareholders that the company is finally making a come back. Although the company has been faced with significant layoffs, lawsuits, rapid executive turnover, a struggling share price and poor sales; the CEO believes that this is all in the past and that Nortel “will be a great company again”. The company is facing fierce competition from new low-cost
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North American Free Trade Agreement
The NAFTA is something I believe is always in the people’s best interests. Free trade is something we should have with every country in the world. I feel that the government should be a little more lenient when it comes to making restrictions on the imports and exports. Possible expansion and less restriction should be done throughout time because I feel that globalization is a good thing. Free trade is in our nation’s best interest
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North American Free Trade Agreement (nafta)
NAFTA: North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) began on January 1, 1994, and is one of the United States’ most significant regional trade agreements. The final provisions of the NAFTA were fully implemented on January 1, 2008. With full implementation, the last remaining trade restriction on a handful of agricultural commodities such as U.S. exports to Mexico of corn, dry edible beans, nonfat dry milk and high
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Task 3.1 NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is an intergovernmental military alliance. It aims at safeguarding the freedom and security of its members through political and military means. In political aspect, NATO promotes democratic values, encourages consultation and cooperation on defense and security issues. It build trust and prevent conflict among member countries. In military aspect, NATO is committed to the peaceful resolution of disputes and has the military capacity needed to undertake crisis-management operations
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Northrop Grumman Corp.
Northrop Grumman Corp. Northrop Grumman Corp. is a global defense and technology company based in Los Angeles California, employing 120,000 people. The company, per their corporate website, focuses on flour main areas of expertise: information and services, aerospace, electronic and maritime systems, and ship building. (Northrop Grumman, 2007). Their vision is to be a trusted provider of systems and technology that ensures the security and freedom of our nation and its allies. (Northrop Grumman, 2007.)
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Northwind Traders, Inc. Travel Agency Case
Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY 1 MISSION STATEMENT 1 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES 1 FINANCIAL FORECAST 2 FINANCING REQUIREMENTS 2 HISTORY AND POSITION TO DATE 4 THE COMPANY’S MISSION 4 MANAGEMENT TEAM AND KEY PERSONNEL 4 SERVICES 6 TRANSPORTATION 7 COMPANY HISTORY 7 GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES 8 BUSINESS STRUCTURE 8 MARKET RESEARCH 8 ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL FACTORS 9 COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT 9 LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITIES 9 GEOGRAPHIC AREA 10 MARKET DESCRIPTION 10 TARGET
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Norwegian Business Culture
Norwegian Business Culture A Reserved, Direct Communication Style Directness In contrast to the indirect, roundabout language common in much of Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, Norwegians typically use direct straightforward language. They tend to be blunt and honest about their business ideas and feelings. However, most Norwegians are somewhat less direct than Danes and Germans. For instance, when not really interested in a particular deal, they may be reluctant to say so bluntly.
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Not Just for Kids: How Gamification Can Help Fill Your Channel Pipeline
Article #4 Marketing Bus 101 Not Just For Kids: How Gamification Can Help Fill Your Channel Pipeline Author: Lynn Smith “Merely measuring something has an uncanny tendency to improve it”. This article is an interesting read into feeding the competitive nature of marketing and sales. Gamification is where you put measurement devices, like those found in videogames, into places where they are not normally found. These measurements can be used to give immediate feedback to
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This is to recommend the initiation of a marketing plan for the Bond-A-Matic 2000 (BAM) beginning in 1979. The total cost of the plan is estimated to be $81,000 (see exhibit 1) which is in addition to the projected Super Bond marketing plan for FY79. The target audiences for the plan are small to midsized companies that are non users and companies that are CA users that will benefit from using the BAM. The objectives
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Note on Ceo Branding
Note on CEO branding Bendisch et al. (2013) proposed a conceptual model of CEO brands. The authors examined the marketing literature to identify differences between products and people as brands and discussed how CEO brands can enhance corporate brand equity. Their proposed model is based on an application of existing corporate branding concepts to CEOs. The authors argued that CEO brands can be legitimately considered as brands. CEO brands are influenced by their personality and
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Nova Case
Nova Chemical Overview: Nova Chemicals operates in both the basic and specialty chemicals segments. The IPD division that produced basic chemicals is under review for sale to United Chemicals due to its apparent poor performance. On further review it appears that the offer of $160 million is much lower than the actual value once the R&D expense is reallocated. At the same time since the IPD division does not share synergies with the other divisions
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Nova Incorporated : Two Sourcing Opportunities
Nova Incorporated : Two Sourcing Opportunities An Introduction Before John Fisher decides to take some holydays he gets two memorandums fro their Executives in Asia PAC and South America that are showing their interest in to improve the RONA thought strategic alliances in APAC and an outsourcing contract in South America to better improve RONA and delivery in both areas. Questions 1.Evaluate the risks and rewards of internationalization/globalization through cooperative strategies via the opportunities to
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Novas Pastilhas
I - INTRODUÇÃO Uma empresa do sector metalúrgico pede-lhe para estudar a viabilidade de um projecto com vista ao desenvolvimento de uma nova geração de pastilhas, de qualidade superior às anteriormente produzidas, em metal duro, para torneamento e fresagem II –Plano de INVESTIMENTO (u.m.) e Calendarização Rúbrica Ano t Ano t+1 Novo Edifício 15000 (em construção) 15000 (100% concluído) Equipamentos 75000 60000 II – Plano de Financiamento Foi negociado com os fornecedores do equipamento um
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Novotel
hpia gosndsalJdhnuiVBZUoxyvcSegmentation. Segmentation is a strategy that distinguishes properties on the basis of price, service, function, style, offering and type of guest served. Accor Hotels has the Sofitel brand in the upper upscale segment; Novotel, Mercure, and Suitehotel in the upscale and midscale segments; Ibis in the economy segment; and Etap, Motel 6, and Formula 1in the budjet segment. Mercure is a four star hotel. Each room is air-conditioned, comfortably furnished, has a Wi- FI
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Npas in Retail Loan Market
Management of Non-Performing Assets in Indian Public Sector Banks with special reference to Jharkhand Abstract I. Introduction The banking industry has undergone a sea change after the first phase of economic liberalization in 1991 and hence credit management. While the primary function of banks is to lend funds as loans to various sectors such as agriculture, industry, personal loans, housing loans etc., in recent times the banks have become very cautious in extending loans. The
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Npl and Negotiations
Abstract Negotiating has become a part of our daily routine. Most of us enter into at least two significant negotiation situations daily where positive outcomes are very important for us. Our negotiation partners include colleagues, friends, bosses, business associates, customers and vendors. In all these settings we use a variety of persuasion techniques to get our own way. We will explore in this paper Neuro-linguistic Programming and its use in negotiations. Introduction Neuro-Linguistic Programming can
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Npv
NPV is short for Net Present Value and it makes difference between the present value and cost of a project. In addition, NPV takes into account all cash flows through out the whole life of the projects, as well as the time value of money. And it compares like with like as all inflows and outflows are discounted to todayЎЇs date. Also, the cost of capital is very unlikely to be changed over a period
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Nstar Management
ompany/Industry Overview NSTAR is Massachusetts’ largest investor-owned electric and gas utility that is responsible for transmitting and delivering electricity generated by independent, unregulated power producers to over 1.4 million households and businesses in over 100 communities in Eastern Massachusetts. A 1999 merger of Boston Edison Company and Commonwealth Energy System created NSTAR, which currently employs about 3,300 people. The company has revenues of approximately $3 billion and assets of $7.6 billion. NSTAR’s top competition is
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Nuclear Power
Most of the world's electricity is generated by either thermal or hydroelectric power plants. Thermal power plants use fuel to boil water which makes steam. The steam turns turbines that generate electricity. Hydroelectric power plants use the great force of rushing water from a dam or a waterfall to turn the turbines. The majority of thermal power plants burn fossil fuels because thermal power plants are cheaper to maintain and have to meet less of
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Nucleon Case
I. Background Nucleon is a small biotechnology start-up company focused on developing biotechnological pharmaceutical products based on a class of proteins known as cell regulating factors. The company has been in the market for five years, and currently, they are in the process of human trials for their first potential product, “cell regulating protein-1” (CRP-1). Overcoming these phases, Nucleon has to decide among several alternatives on producing CRP-1. Knowing that the process involved a tremendous
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Nucor Case Analysis
Nucor Case Analysis Case summary: Nucor is the world’s largest recycler, recycling over 10 million tons of scrap steel annually. Nucor descended from auto manufacturer Ransom E. Olds, who founded Oldsmobile. The company evolved into the Nuclear Corporation of America, which was involved in the nuclear instrument and electronics business in the 50’s and early 60’s. Over the next five years, Valley Sheet Metal, Vulcraft Corporation and U.S. Semi-conductor Products joined the Nuclear Corporation. After
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Nucor Case Analysis
Individual Case Analysis BUS490 Comprehensive Examination Nucor Steel Corporation Written by: Lukas Kubilius Professors: Bonnie J. Straight Julian J. Prewitt Lithuania Christian College 2 March 2005 Overview of situation Nucor Corporation with 24 plants/divisions and 8,000 employees, operated in nine states recycling more than 10 million tons of scrap steel annually. Producing carboy and alloy steel in bars, beams, sheet, and plate; steel joists and joist girders; steel deck; cold finished steel; steel fasteners; and
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Nucor Case Study
Business Summary and Strategy Nucor is the largest steel manufacturer in the United States. It remains a profitable company despite being in one of the most cyclical industries in the economy. Nucor enjoys this success for several reasons, employee relations, quality, productivity, and aggressive pursuit of innovation and technical excellence. NucorЎ¦s strategy is that of a low cost provider, they know they are selling a commodity and understand their competitive edge in the industry is
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Nucor Corporation
Nucor Corporation is constantly faced with obstacles and competition to overcome. This steel-making company whose name was formally adopted in 1972, has since been on a journey to join the ranks of the worlds leading steel companies. Although this is a highly profitable industry with a U.S. market of $94.9 billion, it is highly competitive and presents many bariers to entry. Three elements of competition in this particular industry include, 1.) Technology 2) Changes in
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Nucor Corporation
History Nucor Corporation is in the steel producing industry. Nucor Corporation is the largest steel producer in the United States with over $4.1 billion in sales annually. Nucor’s headquarters are located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Nucor’s corporate offices have been located in the South Park area of Charlotte since 1991. Nucor Corporation is a unique company with tremendous flexibility between its management and employees. This steel giant has its own website: www.nucor.com. Daniel R. DiMicco
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Nucor Corporation
Nucor Corporation Introduction Nucor Corporation, the largest U.S. mini-mill, continues to gain market share in flat roll and strip steel. Recent successful acquisitions, application of new technologies, prospects for global growth, a strong balance sheet, as well as improved economic outlook for the steel industry, make Nucor an attractive buy with a near term stock price target of $65 to $70. Background Nucor Corporation (NUE) was founded by auto manufacturer Ranson E. Olds. Through a
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Nucor Corporation (a)
SYNOPSIS For much of its century long history, Nucor Corporation and its predecessors displayed turbulent performance. Several attempts at strategic and leadership realignment proved unsuccessful, and in 1965, the company faced insolvency. Since that time, however, the company has rallied around its steel operations to become the largest steel producer in the United States, with $4.3 billion in net annual sales. This case examines Nucor's development from an unprofitable conglomerate to a highly efficient enterprise.
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Nucor Corporation - Management Practices
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & COMPUTING BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN ENGINEERING BUSINESS MANAGEMENT A305EMM: TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT COURSEWORK STUDENT NAME : K.A. GIMHANI S. KARUNARATHNE STUDENT ID NUMBER : 4956765 SUPERVISOR : MR. I. G. PERER PROJECT/ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP Student: ______________________________Student No: _______________ Date of Submission: _______________________ Name of Tutor: _____________ Program/ Module: A305EMM Total Quality Management Individual Assignment Received By: _________________________ Date: ___________________________________ COURSEWORK Weightage 1st marker 2nd marker Learning
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Nucor Corporation - Structuring for Efficiency and Effectiveness
Nucor Corporation - Structuring for Efficiency and Effectiveness Introduction Nucor achieved its position as one of the largest steel producers in the United States by carefully monitoring costs and paying attention to the needs of its markets. This strategy of providing its customers with a competitive product at competitive prices has brought success and growth to Nucor, in sales, income, and stock price. Recently, however, the control of the organization has been brought into question.
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