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  • Honda Case Study - International Strategic Management

    Honda Case Study - International Strategic Management

    International Strategic Management Case Study Assignment No. 1 Strategy is usually related and sometimes confused by people with planning. But as time course shows in the study of companies, there are different approaches of how a company can develop its strategy. Johnson, and Shcoles, in their book “Exploring Corporate Strategy” had studied the different ways that companies develop their strategy. The authors had formulated and structured three general ways how companies build it, there are:

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    Essay Length: 845 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 21, 2009 By: Artur
  • Apple Computer Case Study

    Apple Computer Case Study

    Apple Computer Case Derrick Moultrie Dr. Zaino Marketing Problems October 8th, 2007 Executive Summary: Board of Directors: Currently American Airlines are in great position to have a successful 2007. As of December 2006 American Airlines had a Gross Profit around the four million dollars range. This was the airline's 34th straight year of profitability. According to The Fortune 500 of 2006, American Airlines ranked 105. Also, this meant American Airlines lead number one in

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    Essay Length: 6,617 Words / 27 Pages
    Submitted: November 21, 2009 By: Bred
  • Cross Cultural Management - Dancom Case Study

    Cross Cultural Management - Dancom Case Study

    Drawing on theories of both cross cultural management and motivation, discuss the factors influencing the contrasting behaviour of both the hosting insiders and outsiders at Dancom. What could be done to help the outsiders become more involved? To understand the case we have to first understand the theories of cross culture management and motivation.... we would be later on moving to the introduction and issues at Dancom. The last but not the least would be

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    Essay Length: 2,086 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: November 21, 2009 By: Mikki
  • American Middle Class Debt

    American Middle Class Debt

    Introduction The American Middle Class is escorting the world into economic debt. What we are doing and what we should be doing are two completely different things. Debt is the number one cause of poverty worldwide. The American middle class is leading the way for the rest of the world as to how they should live their lives and spend their money, and we are doing a very poor job of it. With the rest

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    Essay Length: 1,337 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 21, 2009 By: Tommy
  • Ashoka - Asian Studies

    Ashoka - Asian Studies

    ASHOKA Ashoka was “beloved of the Gods”. He was the greatest Mauryan ruler. He was Chandragupta’s grandson, who died in 297 BCE. He had a habit of inscribing his name and imperial edicts on rocks and pillars, which he set up all over his empire. This contributed to his discovery by the British in the late 19th century. He came to the throne about 269BCE. Converted to Buddhism and felt it was mission to spread

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    Essay Length: 505 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 21, 2009 By: Venidikt
  • American Automobile Industry

    American Automobile Industry

    -American Automobile Industry- As we move towards a globalized business world, new competitors have risen from developing nations. These nations now pose a threat to the many industries still stuck in their old ways. One industry in particular is the American auto industry that has seen a large fall in their earnings. Japan is one nation who has revolutionized the auto industry through Toyota. The world is growing and with this growth we see

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    Essay Length: 1,141 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Artur
  • Substance Abuse in African American College Students

    Substance Abuse in African American College Students

    Abstract This paper looks at substance abuse as it relates to African American college students. Some of the factors under consideration are the causes and ramifications of substance abuse. The growing problem of substance abuse has not gone unnoticed by respective college administrations and this paper also looks at what colleges and universities are doing to educate students on and prevent substance abuse. The primary theme of the paper will be the messages about substance

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    Essay Length: 903 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Kevin
  • Definition of American Culture

    Definition of American Culture

    Definition of American Culture Throughout American history we have had acknowledged many different traits on culture that no other foreign country or culture might have. Our unique ways of handling ever day life differ from any other culture in the whole entire world; many of these traits can be terrible things and some not as bad. Most Americans of society have shown that we are so far in common with each other and the traits

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    Essay Length: 1,057 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Jack
  • Case Study Iv: Internet Gambling

    Case Study Iv: Internet Gambling

    Running head: CASE STUDY IV: INTERNET GAMBLING CASE STUDY IV: Internet Gambling May 6, 2006 This document will inform you about the history of internet gambling, the existing issues, and a number of concerns involved with online gambling. Prior to the launching of the World Wide Web in 1993 which changed the setting of gambling, people had to travel great distances to gamble. The world's first virtual online casino, Internet Casinos, Inc. (ICI) commenced operation

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    Essay Length: 1,442 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Anna
  • Organization of American States

    Organization of American States

    Organization of American States The Organization of American States (OAS) brings together the countries of Western Hemisphere to strengthen cooperation and to advance common interests. It is the region’s premier forum for multilateral dialogue and concerted action. The OAS helps in many different ways to make changes around the world. Actually the OAS is having a meeting in Ft. Lauderdale (Florida) and some of their actions are showing their interest to defend democracy and human

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    Essay Length: 604 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Kevin
  • Case Study Solution: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    Case Study Solution: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 1) Please describe the sources of Wal-Mart’s Competitive Advantage in discount retailing! The global player Wal-Mart operates in 14 different markets all around the world, serving 176 million customers every week. Today, the second biggest company of the world, concerning turnover which amounts to 312,427 million US-$, categorizes its operational facilities into five divisions. Among those divisions are the Wal-Mart discount stores, offering convenience and low-priced goods. Wal-Mart supercenters are the biggest

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    Essay Length: 2,040 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Mike
  • Mental Retardation in American Society

    Mental Retardation in American Society

    Research Paper: Mental Retardation in American Society Mental retardation is a very serious illness, and most of the American population is ignorant regarding the subject. Approximately 3 percent of people in the U.S. are considered mentally retarded. With a percentage like this, the ignorance on the subject is bizarre. The nation has adopted slang terms such as “retard”, to insult others. Using this term is a way to call someone stupid. But there is

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    Essay Length: 1,094 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Fonta
  • French Vs American Revolution

    French Vs American Revolution

    The French and American revolutions are both very significant in the world’s history. The American Revolution happened first, around the last half of the 18th century where the Thirteen Colonies became the United States of America, and gained independence from the British Empire. The French revolution on the other hand, was from 1789 until the turn of the century 1799. For the French people this was a period of political and social turmoil. The idea

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    Essay Length: 849 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Reflection Statement on Area of Study Prejudice

    Reflection Statement on Area of Study Prejudice

    Reflection Statement on area of study Prejudice Prejudice; what a strong and powerful word that is. When prejudice first comes to mind I first think of, judgment, bias, stereotyping, unfairness and intolerance. It’s much more than that it’s an evil discriminator act of power. A preconceived opinion of someone de to physical characteristics that can’t be helped or changed. There are many different forms of prejudice but the four main ones to me are as

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    Essay Length: 2,380 Words / 10 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Tommy
  • Geeks & Pr0n - a Study of the Culture Behind the Underground Realm of Cyber Pornography

    Geeks & Pr0n - a Study of the Culture Behind the Underground Realm of Cyber Pornography

    Geeks & Pr0n: A study of the culture behind the underground realm of cyber pornography. The spawning of the public Internet as we know it today provided a brand new type of communication, virtually unrestricted, and naturally, as with nearly every other form of communication, has been exploited by pornography. This newly-invented category of pornography, to be called “cyberporn,” would not only revolutionize its own industry, but also help to speed the development and growth

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    Essay Length: 1,646 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Global Climate Change Case Study Analysis

    Global Climate Change Case Study Analysis

    One atmospheric phenomenon that enables the Earth to sustain life is known as the “greenhouse effect.” However, vital this effect is for human life, it may also be what eventually causes the next ice age, bringing all life to an end. About half of all solar radiation reaches the earth’s surface. The other half, is either returned back in the form of heat, or is used for such things as photosynthesis, changed to heat

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    Essay Length: 387 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Stenly
  • The Odyssey Vs. American History X

    The Odyssey Vs. American History X

    The Odyssey vs. American History X The Odyssey and American History X don’t share similarities in the plot, theme or time period, but they have an ingredient common in many stories. Odysseus and Derek are challenged with deadly obstacles and they overcome these difficulties with the help of a mentor. A guide saves both characters and assists them in their return home. Odysseus and Derek need the support and help of a trusted friend who

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    Essay Length: 575 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Andrew
  • The American Dream in Fitzgerald’s the Great Gatsby

    The American Dream in Fitzgerald’s the Great Gatsby

    The American Dream in Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby The 1920’s were a time of parties, drinking and having nothing but fun. Many aspired to be rich and prosperous and longed to be a part of the upper class. Although this was the dream for many Americans of this time, it seemed almost impossible to become a part of this social class unless born into it. Even those who worked hard to become successful and support

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    Essay Length: 1,188 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Tommy
  • The American Identity

    The American Identity

    By the mid-1700s, the America colonies had begun to develop a separate identity than that carried by the British. Colonists in different areas were similar in the fact that their religious, economic, political, and family values differed from those held in Britain. On the other hand, the colonies themselves varied largely from one to the next. Although the Americans had developed their own identity up until Anglicization in the 10s, it is not accurate

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    Essay Length: 621 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: David
  • Early American History

    Early American History

    Early American History Unity within colonies was extremely strong because it was assembled in a primal urge for survival. The colonists were in this entirely new land, so it was natural they would stick together to the familiar, and therefore build strong bonds and loyalty to their colony. Exclusion also excellently describes early America because of the way colonies expelled their own people if they did not follow the colony’s strict ‘rules’ of life. The

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    Essay Length: 1,179 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Tommy
  • Fedex Case Study

    Fedex Case Study

    History In 1913, C.J. Tower & Sons, forerunner to FedEx Trade Networks subsidiary FedEx Trade Networks Transport & Brokerage, begins operation as a customs broker in Niagara Falls, N.Y. It was not until 1971 that Federal Express Corporation was founded in Little Rock, Ark. In 19, FedEx installed the first drop box for the public and since then the company developed and maintained a strategic leadership in managing a broad group of transportation services, e-commerce

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    Essay Length: 2,002 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Vika
  • Hispanic American Diversity

    Hispanic American Diversity

    Hispanic American Diversity There are four Hispanic American groups that I would like to present in this paper and identify some basic differences and commonalities in their linguistic, political, social, economic, religious, and familial conventions. The groups are Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Columbian. Mexicans The Mexican people living in this country are mostly concentrated in California and Texas with over half of them located in these two states. (City University of New York [CUNY],

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    Essay Length: 1,158 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Outgrowing Juvenile Justice: Jamal Vick Case Study Raises

    Outgrowing Juvenile Justice: Jamal Vick Case Study Raises

    In Outgrowing Juvenile Justice, Michael Jonas (2001) raises several important issues concerning juvenile justice policies and practices. In discussing Jamal Vick, a range of youth crime issues surfaces, including: • Balancing treatment verses punishment • Responses to serious juvenile offenders o Waiver into the adult criminal justice system o Utilize the juvenile justice system o Blend elements of both the adult system and the juvenile system • Youth in confinement o Growing numbers of youth

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    Essay Length: 607 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Monika
  • Outsourcing of American Manufacturing Jobs

    Outsourcing of American Manufacturing Jobs

    A machinist goes into work just like he has been for the past 20 years; suddenly he is told that his job has been eliminated. If you think that your manufacturing job is safe, you would be wrong. Throughout your working career there may come a time that you will lose your job or have to change careers due to outsourcing. What is outsourcing? Adams (2006) states, “True outsourcing is nothing more that shifting

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    Essay Length: 2,960 Words / 12 Pages
    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Enlightenment Ideas Inspired the American and French Revolutions

    Enlightenment Ideas Inspired the American and French Revolutions

    The American and French Revolutions were both fundamentally based on the Enlightenment ideas. The main ideas that they followed were by John Locke. His ideas inspired the Americans and the French to have a revolution. In these revolutions, the Americans had success and the French failed. The success that the Americans experienced wad due to the protection of rights they had. These rights are "Life, Liberty and Property." In America a constitution was put together

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    Essay Length: 810 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Artur

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