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  • Case Study on New England Fisheries

    Case Study on New England Fisheries

    Abstract The 1800’s the George’s Banks off the coast of New England was very generous to the fisherman who fished the sea for a living. There was a balance between what the fisherman took and what the sea could provide. By the mid-1900 that balances began greatly to shift. Technology developed during the 1950s allowed fishermen to take in much more fish than previous years. Through continued over fishing and lack of controls in place

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    Essay Length: 1,371 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: Jon
  • The Hawthorne Studies and the Norms of Behaviour in the Workplace

    The Hawthorne Studies and the Norms of Behaviour in the Workplace

    Management theories could be traced in 1800s during the industrial revolution and factory growth time (Bartol, Tein, Matthews, Ritson & Scott-Ladd 2006, p.16). The history of management viewpoint is partly involved in developing understanding about the norms of behaviour in the workplace. In fact, the Hawthorne studies did a lot of contributes to that. It also altered the focus of management study, in contrast with the classical management. This essay is trying to demonstrate that

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    Essay Length: 400 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: Victor
  • A Case Study on Rape Victims

    A Case Study on Rape Victims

    STo Report or Not to Report, That is the Question: a Case Study on Rape Victims Introduction Concerning philosophies of morality, rape is no doubt abhorred. However, what is debatable is whether or not it is one’s duty to ensure that a rape is reported. In a particular case, one hotline operator finds herself in a dilemma that challenges her duties as a licensed social worker, with the obligation of ensuring that victims report their

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    Essay Length: 4,145 Words / 17 Pages
    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: July
  • Apple Corporation Inc. Case Study

    Apple Corporation Inc. Case Study

    I. Introduction. This external analysis of Apple Corporation uses an amalgam of Porter’s Five Forces, complementors, and elements of a PEST analysis to examine the threat levels in Apple’s market environment. Even though the analytical scheme is an amalgam of the various models, certain items are broken out for special attention below. First, in order to obtain an appreciation of that macroenvironment, an overview of Apple is offered. Apple is really involved in two businesses:

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    Essay Length: 8,591 Words / 35 Pages
    Submitted: December 30, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Owens Corning Case Study

    Owens Corning Case Study

    Owens-Corning Case Study Table of contents 1. Case Study Questions........................................................................................................... 1 2. Owens-Corning's Enterprise System Struggle......................................................................1 1. Case Study Questions Read the Owens-Corning Case Study and then consider the following questions: 1. Describe the problems Owens-Corning had with its information systems prior to installing its enterprise system. What management, organization, and technology factors were responsible for those problems? 2. What management, organization, and technology problems did Owens-Corning face in putting their enterprise system into effect?

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    Essay Length: 1,711 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: December 30, 2009 By: Monika
  • Krispy Kreme Case Study

    Krispy Kreme Case Study

    Krispy Kreme SCOPE The scope of this report is to analyze Krispy Kreme Dounghnuts’ (KKD) financial statements, supported exhibits, and business plan to evaluate the impact of earnings analysis announcements on the stock price for 2003-2004. KRISPY KREME’S COMPANY BACKGROUND In 1937, KKD began as a single doughnut shop in North Carolina, selling doughnuts wholesale to supermarkets. The popularity of the product not only caused KKD to become a factory-like retail store but also led

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    Essay Length: 2,607 Words / 11 Pages
    Submitted: December 30, 2009 By: Mike
  • Case Study

    Case Study

    Organizations can be compared to a computer. A computer consist of many parts that are responsible for the operation of the entire system. Like a computer, an organization consist of different departments that are responsible for certain jobs. Members that make up the organization are responsible for certain roles like communication with others, and working with others to make sure that the company is running smoothly. In this paper, I will talk about communication, dress

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    Essay Length: 1,004 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: December 30, 2009 By: David
  • Let It Pour Case Study

    Let It Pour Case Study

    Introduction Faith Community Hospital has a main mission and that is to "promote the health and well-being of the people in the [community]." Faith Community Hospital has developed some major concerns regarding communication, ethics, and organization. While there are some problems and symptoms at the hospital, everyone involved seems to form a commonality geared towards the purpose, values, and success of the hospital. This presentation will reflect the definition of the problems, which the hospital

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    Essay Length: 288 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 30, 2009 By: Jessica
  • Case Study (including Swot) Southwest Airlines

    Case Study (including Swot) Southwest Airlines

    HISTORY Southwest Airlines was originally founded as Air Southwest Company in 1967 by Rollin W. King and Herbert D. Kelleher. The company incorporated as Southwest Airlines in Texas, and began customer service on June 18, 1971. The airline was started with a simple idea: if you get your passengers to their destination when they want to get there, on time, at the lowest possible fares, and make sure they have a good time doing it,

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    Essay Length: 1,809 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: December 31, 2009 By: Jon
  • Krispy Kreme Case Study

    Krispy Kreme Case Study

    To: Stephan Cooper, CEO of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts From: Naylon Consulting Inc. Date: April 8, 2008 Overview Naylon Consulting Inc. has been hired by Mr. Stephan Cooper to conduct an extensive overview of the company an assist in probing the business model and strategy of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. In this assessment, we have conducted a SWOT analysis, views pros and cons of the current strategic plan, conducted a brief overview of the financial reports, and

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    Essay Length: 1,586 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: December 31, 2009 By: Edward
  • Critical Thinking Case Study: Let It Pour

    Critical Thinking Case Study: Let It Pour

    The case study of the Faith Community Hospital presented several issues that are affecting the success of the hospital. The nonprofit organization has developed a negative rapport with its community, patients, and stakeholders. According to the Chief Executive Officer, the staff’s misinterpretation of the company’s mission statement is one of the primary reasons the hospital is experiencing problems. Other issues that have a negative impact on the hospital include the actions of the staff,

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    Essay Length: 1,388 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: December 31, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Netflix Case Study

    Netflix Case Study

    TABLE OF CONTENTS NETFLIX, INC. 1 Company Images Montage 1 INTRODUCTION 2 Purpose Statement 2 Company Profile: Netflix, Inc. 3 Industry Profile: Video Tape and Disc Rental 4 INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS 8 Resources 8 Capabilities 11 Core Competencies and Distinctive Competencies 14 Value Chain Analysis 17 Weighted Competitive Strength Assessment 30 SWOT Analysis 33 REFERENCES 34 APPENDIX 36 Team Evaluation Form 37 Company Images Montage INTRODUCTION Purpose Statement The purpose of this report is

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    Essay Length: 7,066 Words / 29 Pages
    Submitted: December 31, 2009 By: regina
  • Accounting Case Study on General Mills

    Accounting Case Study on General Mills

    Accounting Case Study on General Mills General Mills, Inc. Financial Accounting Case Study Module 1: A. General Mills Consolidated Statements of Earnings: 1. The recorded sale amount of almost $8 billion is not the actual amount of cash collected. The amount of $8 billion includes cash and credit sales. 2. Sales increased each year from 2000 to 2002. The difference between the year 2000 and 2001 was a 5.35% increase (5,450-5,173/5,173 = .0535). The difference

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    Essay Length: 1,405 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: December 31, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Land Rover Case Study

    Land Rover Case Study

    During the time period of the case, consumer perception of the models in the Land Rover family is fairly muddled. Though the Range Rover is the first vehicle introduced in the U.S. and is almost $25,000 more than the Land Rover Discovery, consumers believe that the Discovery is the better vehicle. (Which is very different from its competitor, Jeep, which has very clear differentiation in consumers’ minds that follows its positioning). The change in the

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    Essay Length: 388 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 31, 2009 By: Mike
  • Vidsoft Case Study

    Vidsoft Case Study

    Introduction Alaji Babatunde, senior manager at VidSoft faces a potential “Crucible of leadership” as he is now placed in a position of deciding the fate of two members of his staff. If handled correctly, this could define his career as a manager. If handled incorrectly, this could prove to be his downfall. In order to resolve the current problem, Brabatunde’s options are; to grant Alex Hsu’s request to be transferred to another team that does

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    Essay Length: 2,345 Words / 10 Pages
    Submitted: December 31, 2009 By: Jack
  • Dhs Case Study

    Dhs Case Study

    DHS is a data collections company with a small staff of six fulltime data processors and four upper management personnel. It started out as a non union shop, but in 2001it became part of Teamsters Local 601. When DHS entered into its first contract all of the basic employee needs were negotiated. The term of the contract was for three years. It defined the different job classifications, the wage increase for the term of the

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    Essay Length: 829 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: December 31, 2009 By: Bred
  • Case Study: Priceline.Com 2001

    Case Study: Priceline.Com 2001

    Introduction Business models are possibly the most discussed and least understood facet of the web. Brokerage models, such as Priceline.com are market makers: they bring buyers and sellers together to facilitate transactions. Priceline.com leads the way to a unique new type of e-commerce known as a "demand collection system". Priceline.com is the world's first online buying service through which consumers name the price they're willing to pay. Leveraging the unique attributes of the Internet, Priceline.com

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    Essay Length: 1,889 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: December 31, 2009 By: Jack
  • Inside Microsoft - Case Study

    Inside Microsoft - Case Study

    Since the beginning of the PC market and the Internet boom, many companies have sought to have dominion in this ever-changing industry. However, how many corporations out there have what it takes to rise to the top? Bill Gates, with his technical savvy along with his Microsoft team had every intention of playing and winning in the new software game. A company that was once thought of as going to be killed by the internet

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    Essay Length: 818 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: January 1, 2010 By: Jon
  • Case Study Analysis Callaway Golf

    Case Study Analysis Callaway Golf

    The key issues concerning Callaway Golf Company are: * Relationship with its retail partners * New product development * Marketing strategy Problem: Callaway has experienced its first loss of $ 27 million after 10 years of growth. Competitors had finally caught up to Callaway’s superior R & D capabilities and are flooding the market with new products and promotions, raising the bar for consumers on when to replace their equipment. Callaway's strategic success in 1988

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    Essay Length: 1,362 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: January 1, 2010 By: Edward
  • Intunes in Brazil - the Itunes online Music Store Feasibility Study

    Intunes in Brazil - the Itunes online Music Store Feasibility Study

    INTUNES IN BRAZIL THE ITUNES ONLINE MUSIC STORE FEASIBILITY STUDY TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 INTRODUCTION 3 MACRO ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS 7 MARKETING MIX 5 HOFSTEDE MODEL ANALYSIS 6 BEHAVIORIAL IMPLICAITONS 7 CONCLUSION 8 INTRODUCTION The landscape of music industry sales has changed within the last 5 years with the changing technology innovations of computers and the dependency on the Internet. The issue of competition has leveled out due to the

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    Essay Length: 4,873 Words / 20 Pages
    Submitted: January 1, 2010 By: Artur
  • Amazon.Com Case Study

    Amazon.Com Case Study

    Strategic Management The main area we will look at is Amazons strategic management capabilities, we will look at the External factors that have influenced Amazons stratgey and the Opportunities and Threats this industru poses. We will also look at the strengths and weakenesses that Amazon have to address these threats and take advantage of the opportunites presented to them Firstly it is necessary to conduct an external analysis of the environmnet that may have influenced

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    Essay Length: 512 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: January 1, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Study of Social Critcism in "perfume" by Suskind and "a Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich

    Study of Social Critcism in "perfume" by Suskind and "a Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich

    The Criticism of society and human nature implicit in “Perfume” by Suskind And “A Day in The Life of Ivan Denisovich” by solzenitsyn The criticism of society and human nature found in these two novels, is extremely subtle. The criticism in the novels differs through the difference in era. “A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” is based on a prisoner of war camp in Russia during the Second World War or right after

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    Essay Length: 1,022 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: January 1, 2010 By: Tommy
  • Addendum to Independent Study in Sound Design and Sound System Compone

    Addendum to Independent Study in Sound Design and Sound System Compone

    Addendum to Independent Study in Sound Design and Sound System Component Operation Arnold F. Bilotta III 18 December 2000 This past year (2000) I have been working in the sound booth for The John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts. Here at the John Lyman Center (JLC) we have been going through a time of transition. The former resident technical guru who had taken care of JLC's happenings had retired, leaving the JLC in a

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    Essay Length: 322 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Jack
  • Itunes Case Study

    Itunes Case Study

    History and Features iTunes is a digital media player application for playing and organizing digital music and video files. It is based on a media player called SoundJam MP, which was released by a company called Casday & Greene in 1999. Apple purchased the rights to SoundJam software in 2000. They added features as well as a new user interface and introduced it to the market as iTunes 1.0 in 2001. Seven major versions of

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    Essay Length: 2,515 Words / 11 Pages
    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Case Study on Shanghai Jahwa

    Case Study on Shanghai Jahwa

    Shanghai Jahwa, established as early as in 1898, is the largest domestically owned (joint held by shanghai Industrial Investment group and Shanghai Jahwa corporation) Chinese manufacturer of cosmetics and personal care products. In recent years, it has been part of a booming market with annual growth rates of more than 30 per cen. This spectacular growth rate has attracted and been fuelled by the entry of major multinationals, including major PondЎЇs(Unilever), Procter & Gamble, Shiseido,

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    Essay Length: 279 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Kevin