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 15,481 - 15,510
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The Microsoft Antitrust Law Suit
Recently one of the biggest corporations in the United States, Microsoft had to face several ultimatums from the government. The case against Microsoft was brought by the U.S. Department of Justice, as well as several state Attorneys General. Microsoft is accused of using and maintaining monopoly power to gain an unfair advantage in software market. The Department of Justice launches an investigation of Microsoft, looking into whether they have forced computer makers to take Internet
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The Microsoft Encarta Dictionary - Greed
The Microsoft Encarta dictionary defines greed as “an overwhelming desire to have more of something such as money than is actually needed.” This definition cannot be argued with for it is plain and simple, giving the essence of the word. But to millions, perhaps billions of people, greed is something else. Some people portray greed as being qualities of the evil, selfish, and corrupt. Although these viewpoints may be partially true, greed cannot be condemned
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The Middle East - Saudi Basic Industries Corp - Sabic
The Middle East is probably the most important influence on the global petrochemical industry today and will remain so for many years to come. However, prospects of a war in Iraq are raising concerns, and logistical and feedstock challenges could hem in the region's growth. Saudi Basic Industries Corp., or SABIC, the majority of which is owned by the Saudi Arabian government, has grown to 40.6 million metric tons of petrochemical production and sales
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The Mile High Club
The Mile High Club Herb Kelleher is still flying high after 35 years of leading Southwest Airlines It’s a warm and sunny morning outside of Southwest Airlines headquarters in Dallas, Texas. It’s just after 7:00 when Herb Kelleher arrives, dressed rather casually for an airline chairman: neatly pressed khakis, shiny brown loafers, and a black and white stripped polo shirt. This may seem weird to the average person, but Southwest Airlines is not the average
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The Mind
Free Your Mind - Free Your Life. Escape entrapment by developing: thought emotion, and communication. Clear out your mental garbage and Develop new ways of thinking. Avoid being overwhelmed - by your emotions or by another's. Be in control of your feelings and be in control your life. Renew your mind and renew your existence. We are trapped within our minds within our universes. Like the maker of the computer who becomes controlled by his
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The Minnetonka Corporation
Introduction The Minnetonka Corporation, who specializes in water skis, has done some research and has developed a cross-country ski with a special binding to sell. They want to do this so they can stabilize sales throughout the year. They will sell this ski at $80 per pair to wholesalers. A fixed charge of $100,000 of fixed costs will be incurred. The expected volume will be estimated by the sales and production of 10,000 pair of
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The Misappropriation of Events
The Misappropriation of the events that took place on December 27, 2001 Report By: Jonathan Floyd The following report is based solely on the opinions and the feelings of the author and contains vague and dry statements about the education system, school system, those judging, and the institution that we call learning and how it has been affected by this unfortunate incident. For you the reader, I have broken this document down into six (
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The Misappropriation of Events
The Misappropriation of the events that took place on December 27, 2001 Report By: Jonathan Floyd The following report is based solely on the opinions and the feelings of the author and contains vague and dry statements about the education system, school system, those judging, and the institution that we call learning and how it has been affected by this unfortunate incident. For you the reader, I have broken this document down into six
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The Missing Piece to a Company’s Information Technology Puzzle
Abstract An extranet is a private network that uses Internet technology and the public telecommunication system to securely share part of a business's information or daily operation procedures. More specifically, an extranet is an intranet that is partially exposed to customers under strict security. Extranets can be considered as password-protected areas on the Internet. Extranet applications are typically run on or accessed by an Internet Protocol (IP) network either using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
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The Mission of Southwest Airlines
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES The Mission of Southwest Airlines The mission of Southwest Airlines is dedication to the highest quality of Customer Service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride, and Company Spirit. To Our Employees We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same
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The Mixed Economy
There is an economic basis for every country, a governmental policy that serves as a foundation for the distribution of goods and the regulation of resources that is never either wrong or right in every respect. The world is filled with a great diversity of people, and perhaps the most defining characteristic of the human community is the gift of opinion. Capitalism, socialism, communism, and mixed economies; all of these are born of different minds
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The Modern Industrial Enterprise
The Modern Industrial Enterprise Many factors supported the emergence of the modern industrial enterprises. The influence of production, distribution, and management helped create the enterprises. Forces and historical events also supported the development. These influences worked together in their own way in shaping the national diamond into what it is today. Forces and events of influence included transportation, communication, and the manufacturing of goods. These industrial activities helped the growth of the industrial economy. The
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The Money Eating Machine
After conducting an interview I came up with a few methods that can be used to aid helpless people like Abe with their compulsive gambling disorder. These scenarios are made to enlighten peoples perception of gambling and teach people that too much of anything isn’t good for you. They will show how others have attempted to reach an unattainable victory. Let’s take the poker machine for instance, it has an innocent appearance, but in reality
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The Montana Mountain Biking Case
The Montana Mountain Biking Case Montana Mountain Biking Company has been in business for 16 years providing guided mountain biking trips at four locations in Montana. The success of the company is linked to retaining its customers. Eighty percent of the customers who sign up for the one week guided mountain biking expedition are repeat customers (University Of Phoenix, 2007). An important part of any marketing plan is to understand the customer relationship because ultimately,
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The Moon
When children are young they are very impressionable by the things around them. Often kids are influenced by what they see. If kids are watching shows with a lot of violence they too will tend to act out this violence. Parents today have a lot of responsibility to make sure that their children are being supervised on what they are watching to make sure that they understand what they are seeing. And what kind
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The Moral Minimum: A Complex Standard
The Moral Minimum: A Complex Standard Each person has a set of personal values and morals that they hold themselves accountable to, whether for religious reasons or the result of years of environmental conditioning. These standards of behavior often go above and beyond the laws set in place by government. Just like individuals, a business entity chooses a standard of moral behavior to uphold. A difficult task to undertake, considering businesses are comprised of people
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The Mosquito in the Net
In the article “The Mosquito in the Net,” author Marc Gunther explores the impact of a small environmental group, Rainforest Action Network, on corporate giants such as Citigroup, Home Depot, Ford, and others. Gunther provides examples of how corporations are influenced by RAN’s less than conventional campaigns and how corporate environmental polices are changed in response. By applying the six theories, one can gain a better understanding of how RAN’s tactics are justified and effective.
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The Most Dangerous Crisis of All
Running head: THE MOST DANGEROUS CRISIS OF ALL Black Gold AXIA College University of Phoenix Black Gold Between rising demand for energy and the growing inability to increase energy production, a threat of economic collapse is approaching the global economy. The energy frenzy of the world has oil and food prices reaching historical records on a daily basis. The United States has historically been effective with action to prevent future breakdowns and turn them into
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The Most Important Problem Facing the Byte Products, Inc.?
The most important problem facing the Byte Products, INC.? The most important problem is that they need to increase production but can meet their demand with out adding a new plant. The new plant is in the works but will not be completed for three more years. Byte Products has found several solutions but cannot agree on one. The solution that seems to fit the best is to use an abandon factory in Plainville.
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The Motivation of Sales
The Motivation of Sales The confidence and joy received after completing a sale in the insurance business is very rewarding and motivating. The insurance market is saturated and competition is fierce, but the achievement of completing a sale can arouse ones emotion and inspire greatness. In this essay I will be discussing my hypothesis of the motivation and rewarding spirit an insurance sales person receives after completing a sale based on the use of empirical
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The Motivation Theory Used Within the Coca-Cola Company
The Motivation Theory Used Within The Coca-Cola Company The motivational process of The Coca-Cola Company can best be described as one that identifies with Clayton Alderfer’s ERG theory. The workplace productivity within The Coca-Cola Company is unmatched by many organizations today. Three essential elements make up Aldermen’s ERG theory: The first part focuses on the existence needs within the company; the next part addresses the relatedness needs within the company; and the last part touches
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The Motivation Theory Used Within the Coca-Cola Company
The Motivation Theory Used Within The Coca-Cola Company The motivational process of The Coca-Cola Company can best be described as one that identifies with Clayton Alderfer?s ERG theory. The workplace productivity within The Coca-Cola Company is unmatched by many organizations today. Three essential elements make up Aldermen?s ERG theory: The first part focuses on the existence needs within the company; the next part addresses the relatedness needs within the company; and the last part touches
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The Move to T.V to Tivo
TiVo is the hottest in the United States today. Millions of people from all over the states buy something that finally is for once convenient for them. Many people in their households have at least some type cable server instead of basic television. The mission statement for TiVo should be providing viewers the control of what they watch and when they want to watch it. Putting viewers in control of their television-viewing experience in ways
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The Movement
A manager that is a directive democrat does not allow employees to participate by giving their input, but does make major decisions democratically. For instance, a manager of a newly opened fast food restaurant would be a directive democrat. Opening the restaurant, the manager would have his own ideas of how the restaurant should be run, what kind of business he/she wants to bring, and how the employees should conduct their work. Therefore, being new
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The Multicultural Workforce
The Multicultural Workforce: Inside Worldwide Telecommunications Inc. Introduction Telecommunication is a vital element within a growing company. But it is the diversity of a multicultural workforce that is the actual drive of the business. Telecommunication is the fastest way businesses are conducted all over the world. Employees would be lost without the aide of their computers, fax machines, and cellular phones. These machines not only make the work load process smoother and faster, but it
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The Murketing of Red Bull
The Murketing of Red Bull The day was so perfect, it looked just like a commercial. The skies were blue, the sand was white, and the temperature was in the low seventies. Among a handful of people milling around on a broad stretch of Miami Beach shorefront, three guys were fussing with kiteboards — contraptions that consist of large, crescent-shaped parachutes rigged atop miniature surfboards. Two members of the party wielded video cameras, and from
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The Music Industry
1. Terms of reference This is preliminary report written by____, employd by the consultancy company X, with a purpose to evaluate the situation in the music retail industry and how it affects the client Helix Sounds. Additionally, the report is going to provide Helix with recommendations for their marketing strategy, based on the present situation in music industry. 2. Procedures The report was made by a primary research. The information used is based on articles
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The Myth of the Earnings Yield
A very slim minority of firms distribute dividends. This truism has revolutionary implications. In the absence of dividends, the foundation of most - if not all - of the financial theories we employ in order to determine the value of shares, is falsified. These theories rely on a few implicit and explicit assumptions: (a) That the (fundamental) "value" of a share is closely correlated (or even equal to) its market (stock exchange or transaction) price
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The Myth of the Earnings Yield
A very slim minority of firms distribute dividends. This truism has revolutionary implications. In the absence of dividends, the foundation of most - if not all - of the financial theories we employ in order to determine the value of shares, is falsified. These theories rely on a few implicit and explicit assumptions: (a) That the (fundamental) "value" of a share is closely correlated (or even equal to) its market (stock exchange or transaction) price
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The Naked Truth of Abercrombie & Fitch
The Naked Truth of Abercrombie & Fitch To what extent is it acceptable, in an age of shifting morals and the increasing acceptance of sex and violence in entertainment, to use sex to sell to consumers? Does this definition of acceptable shift when the consumers are underage children and teenagers? We all know that “sex sells”, but deciding where to draw the line is becoming increasingly difficult as what is acceptable is redefined with each
Rating:Essay Length: 705 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: December 22, 2009