A Retail Case Study; Marks and Spencer
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This 10 page paper considers the position of Marks and Spencer as a retailer looks at how the have differentiated and sought to gain cost advantages and the way they are competing with reference to Ansoff's matrix and Porters five forces model. The paper then considers how they should continue to compete in the future. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEmarksret.rtf

A Scenario in Automotive Manufacturing
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A 4 page suggestion for implementing plant closures, reorganization, and outsourcing as a means of reducing costs and maximizing productivity capabilities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPbusautomng.rtf

A Study into UK Organic Dairy Farming and the Market Demand
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In this 40 page paper the UK organic dairy sector is examined. The development of the sector may be seen as a response for both environmental and consumer concerns. This market was once one that was buoyant providing a premium for organic farmers. However, the supply has now exceeds the demand. The result is that farmers in this sector need to adapt and change in order to retain the market and develop it so that they can survive as organic farmers. The current situation is that of a crossroads, depending on how the market develops and the way the dairy farmers influence that development will determine the future of the organic dairy farming and its’ produce. This paper argues that the farmers need to change the culture of producing and marketing organic dairy produce, looking at ways of developing the value chain, to add value and increase the demand for the product overall as well as reducing the level that is satisfied by the import market. Beginning with consideration of the dairy market and organic dairy farming in the UK, the history of the development of milk marketing is outlined to show how the current culture of lack of marketing or value adding exercises has developed. The paper then looks at the different influences that may impact on this, how value may be added and the different actions that both farmers and retail can and are taking to stimulate demand for organic products and a whole and also for that demand to be satisfied locally. The bibliography cites 29 sources.
Filename: TEdairyf.rtf

A Study of Globalization
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This 9 page paper looks at different aspects of globalization. The paper starts wit the reasons behind the drive towards internationalization and the rise of the global enterprise, then at the obstacles to overcome including political and cultural constraints and environmental complexity. The paper then considers how a company can plan to succeed with a global strategy and how they may convince a government of the benefits that can be achieved. The last part of the paper then consider the important role of the treasury when a country is trading in the international markets, such as controlling exchange rates. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEimpglo.rtf

A SWOT Analysis of an International Expansion Strategy
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This 4 page paper conducts a SWOT analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats affiliated with an American-based business developing operations in another country. As an example the US based restaurant chain Golden Corral is used. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEgcoral.rtf

A SWOT Analysis of W H Smith PLC
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This 3 page paper performances a SWOT analysis on the UK retail chain W H Smith’s. The paper considers the strengths, weaknesses opportunities and threats the company faced in the year 2001. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEwhsmit1.rtf

A View of Globalization
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A 6 page research paper that examines the argument of Gill Branston and Roy Stafford, in their text The Media Student's Book (1999). The writer states that while these authors do not offer definitive answers to the moral and ethical questions generated by what is popularly referred to in the media as "globalization," they do offer a comprehensive overview of these issues, particularly in regards to the "cultural imperialism" perspective on globalizing forces. Their discussion shows the complexity of the topic, as well as the role of the media within the framework of this global paradigm. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khgilroy.rtf

A&W
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A&W are a well known restaurant chain and manufacturer of root beer. This 10 page paper looks at the company and assesses the positions in order to make strategy recommendations. The paper includes the history of the company, the way in which it competes and a SWOT analysis. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEAWrootb.rtf

A&W RESTAURANTS AND INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISING
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This 5-page paper (incluedes endnotes) discusses A&W Restaurants, its franchising operations and international expansion. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MTawrest.rtf

Abegglen and Stalk's Kaisha, the Japanese Corporation
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This 10 page paper focuses on this work that addresses the role of the Japanese Corporation in the world. A summary of the book is provided along with a critique on the subject. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA210Kai.rtf

Absolute Advantage, Comparative Advantage and Opportunity Cost
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This 3 page paper looks at the concepts of absolute advantage in comparative advantage comparing and contrasting the two. The paper then defines and discusses opportunity cost and considers the way in which this is seen with in international trade theory. The bibliography cites for sources.
Filename: TEabadvtg.rtf

Accounting Implications post-Arthur Anderson and Enron
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In the wake of corporate malfeasance at Arthur Anderson, new laws have been passed that affect accounting practices around the world. New accounting laws have been passed by governments from the United States government, New York City, Texas, Greece, and African states. All of these laws will affect American companies. Covered are the new laws and accounting practices. Bibliography lists 8 sources. jvActg06.rtf
Filename: jvActg06.rtf

Acer's Contemplation of Manufacturing in Canada
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A 7 page paper discussing whether Acer Computer should expand manufacturing operations to include a site in Canada. The company already maintains shipping and repairing facilities, and the proposal is that Acer Canada institute a build-to-order scheme patterned after that of Dell Computer. The year is 1996 and long-term projections already call for the PC industry to suffer certain decline. Superficially, it is not the time to begin manufacturing PCs and expect to be profitable, but the SWOT analysis of the situation indicates that adding manufacturing to current existing operations is a sound and relatively inexpensive move. The paper recommends that Acer add manufacturing to existing Canadian operations. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSAcerCan.wps

Achieving Effectiveness Through Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
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A 10 page paper discussing the influence of these two factors in achieving success in international business. There is a lag time between establishing strategy for the future and arriving at that time that formerly was referred to as “the future.” During that lag time, HRM is obliged to have identified the organization’s workforce’s current position and future needs, and to train for those needs that will be needed in the future. The goal is to develop and maintain a workforce aligned in qualifications and expertise with the organization’s strategic goals. The larger organization needs to have defined precisely what the organization’s strategy will be both at the current time and in the future. HRM must have time to plan and have a direction that it needs to go. Astute organizational behavior combined with effective HRM should result in greater business effectiveness. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KSintlOrgHRM.rtf

Adding Value to the Organization
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An 11 page paper examining four approaches to adding value to the business. The purpose of the paper is to assess how globalization, product development, knowledge management and principled corporate governance add value to the organization, providing a discussion of each concept as well as several examples throughout the paper. Examples include Enron, ABB, Dow Chemical, Gillette and Wal-Mart. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: KSmgmtAddVal.rtf

Addressing Issues Of Globalization And International Politics
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses two issues concerning globalization and international politics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCneo.wps

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