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  • Nextcard - a Marketing Case Study

    Nextcard - a Marketing Case Study

    Company Overview NextCard was an internet-based provider of consumer credit founded in 1996 with a mission to revolutionize the credit card industry with its online application and approval process. Their product, NextCard Visa, was promoted as the “First True Internet Visa” and was marketed exclusively through the company website. The NextCard Visa could be used for both online and offline purchases and offered product and service enhancements specifically designed for the internet enabled consumer. At

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    Essay Length: 570 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Mike
  • Arundel Case Study

    Arundel Case Study

    BACKGROUND & PROPOSAL In April of 1992, a movie industry analyst name Mr. David Davis of Paul Kegan Associates, Inc. was approached with an interesting and fresh business idea. The proposal was to create a new investment group, Arundel Partners, that would exist solely for the purpose of purchasing sequel rights to motion pictures produced by major U.S. movie studios. The proposal was unusual in that studios rarely sold rights to sequels prior to 1992,

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    Essay Length: 2,092 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Jon
  • Dell Case Study

    Dell Case Study

    A student at the university of texas at austin by the name of michael dell founded the company as PC's limited. He started trading in the belief that if customers got these pc's directly and if there was a direct contact with the customers, you could understand much better of what customers needs are. Micheal dell dropped out of college to focus full time on his business which he started after getting $300,000 from his

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    Essay Length: 604 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Steve
  • American Government

    American Government

    Sean Grayson Professor Quackenbush American Government An interest group is a group that seeks a collective good, the achievement of which will not selectively and materially benefit the membership or activists of the organization. These organizations try to achieve at least some of their goals with government assistance. The difference between interest groups and political parties is that political parties seek to constitute the government, whereas interest groups try only to influence it. Some

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    Essay Length: 1,031 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Andrew
  • Management Info System Case Study

    Management Info System Case Study

    Shafin Hossain Management Info System 11/01/06 2217-402-04 Fall 06 Case Study Summary: The SyberWorks Training Center Suite provides an end-to-end training management solution for training companies offering all types of e-Learning and traditional classroom based training. They need a MIS program in place. Customer Profile: Founded in 1997, Information Mapping Inc. is a privately-held, international organization delivering Information Lifecycle Solutions through its three divisions: Information Mapping, Learning Programs, Professional Services, and Technology Solutions. Information Mapping

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    Essay Length: 1,003 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Nucor Case Study

    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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    Essay Length: 638 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Kevin
  • Bmw Case Study

    Bmw Case Study

    Introduction BMW is facing quality problems and competition from Japanese entrants. Japanese automakers offer luxury cars at a lower price and higher quality with shorter lead times for new product introduction. The higher quality of Japanese cars has also redefined industry standards and customers are starting to expect higher quality in cars. To improve quality, BMW proposed a prototyping approach where prototypes are built with technology, equipment and workers that resemble the factory. Engineers will

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    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Tasha
  • The Final Removal of the Native Americans

    The Final Removal of the Native Americans

    The Final Removal of the Native Americans: From the last stand of Chief Joseph to the passing of the Dawes Act The Native Americans and their culture are something that I and many others know next to nothing about. This is the result of an educational system that has limited our exposure to Native Americans and their cultures throughout our entire grade-school and adolescent schooling. The word removal as in the title of my paper

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    Essay Length: 3,255 Words / 14 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Fatih
  • The Impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ada) - Title I - on Small Businesses

    The Impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ada) - Title I - on Small Businesses

    The Impact of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Title I - on Small businesses Abstract One unique problem that small businesses face is compliance with federal regulations dealing with disability rights. The purpose of our research paper is to share information with instructors, students, managers, and small entrepreneurs regarding the topic of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title I, requirements. We will respond to key ADA Title I questions, such as: What

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    Essay Length: 1,560 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Monika
  • American Democracy

    American Democracy

    Ravi Purohit-PUB 1250 2/16/05 The paper in which I chose to write about is American Democracy. When the thirteen British colonies in North America declared their independence in 1776, they laid down that “governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.” This meant that they wanted a government for the people, run by the people. This is one of the basic ideals upon which our nation was founded.

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    Essay Length: 530 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Tommy
  • Should Teenages Be Sent Abroad to Study

    Should Teenages Be Sent Abroad to Study

    Teenagers should be sent abroad to study You may have heard a saying that is “Youths are leaders of tomorrow”. I think future leaders should be well educated. So, teenagers should be sent abroad to study. Young people are more fresh and active than old ones. Their thoughts are clear and simple. I mean they have less stress than old ones have. They are more optimistic than old ones. Why I state like this is

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    Essay Length: 252 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Fonta
  • The American

    The American

    The American By Henry James was the book that I chose to read. This book was about a European man that is living in France in the late 1900’s. his passion is to move to America, but he doesn’t have enough money so he try’s to find ways to make money quickly. This book was a bore, I could barely keep my eyes open while reading it. I think that this book is just a

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    Essay Length: 357 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: David
  • American Civil Rights

    American Civil Rights

    The American Civil Rights Movement (1955–1968) refers to the reform movements in the United States aimed at abolishing racial discrimination against African Americans and restoring suffrage in Southern states. This article covers the phase of the movement between 1954 and 1968, particularly in the South. By 1966, the emergence of the Black Power Movement, which lasted roughly from 1966 to 19, enlarged the aims of the Civil Rights Movement to include racial dignity, economic and

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    Essay Length: 7,487 Words / 30 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Sears Case Study

    Sears Case Study

    This memo is in regards to addressing several key issues that have currently came to light regarding, the lack of communicating vital information within the company, and the companies business practices of handling consumer credit card debt. In order to appropriately address the situation at hand, we must first understand the events that got us to where we are. As people file for bankruptcy, it is understood that they will receive protection from creditors and

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    Essay Length: 994 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Mike
  • Tivo Case Study

    Tivo Case Study

    As it launched in 1999, perhaps America wasn’t ready for the PVR (personal video recorder), or perhaps people were simply not aware of what had been created. Whatever the case may have been, the company named TiVo needed the success it had been lacking and the recognition it deserved. It was a slow start and a journey of anxiety even the company was backed by massive companies such as AOL-Time Warner, DirecTV and NBC

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    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Wal-Mart Case Study

    Wal-Mart Case Study

    1. What were the main elements of the control system that Sam Walton created? It is evident that Sam Walton believed in the importance of control systems in an organization; as he established certain strategic control systems in the company. Walton wanted everyone within the organization to be committed to Wal-Mart's goal "total customer satisfaction", and the strategic control systems were set accordingly. There are various elements of control systems used in Wal-Mart which are:

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    Essay Length: 1,136 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: December 12, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Let It Pour - Case Study

    Let It Pour - Case Study

    Abstract In contrast of problems and dilemmas that plague health care, and those facilities that provide treatment, the solutions to these problems are omnipresent at the core of administration. That is, these administrations are tasked, or charged, with the evolutionary changes that stem from fiduciary, medical, and technical components of the industry that are designed to not only provide the highest quality in health care, but affordable, and competent health care professionals that strive to

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    Essay Length: 2,279 Words / 10 Pages
    Submitted: December 12, 2009 By: Top
  • The Boing and McDonnell Douglas Merger Case Study

    The Boing and McDonnell Douglas Merger Case Study

    Case Study: Boeing versus Airbus: Two Decades of Trade Disputes The Boeing-McDonnell Douglas Merger As the two largest producers in the commercial aircraft industry, Boeing and Airbus have been in a long rivalry for over two decades. Because of its huge research and development cost and a volatile market demand situation, the large commercial aircraft industry has only a few viable producers that can successfully operate in this industry. At the end of 1996, there

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    Essay Length: 1,297 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: December 12, 2009 By: Edward
  • Gm Case Study

    Gm Case Study

    The action plan of GM should be to extensively evaluate all of their foreign alliances, and through analysis determine the overall benefits of each of their partnerships. GM should eliminate any alliances, which are not beneficial to the firm, or could be seen as not mutually beneficial between both GM and the partner alliance. Alliances, which are not mutually beneficial or more beneficial to one of the firms, are generally viewed as more advantageous and

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    Essay Length: 1,019 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: December 12, 2009 By: Anna
  • Exxon Case Study

    Exxon Case Study

    Exxon is one of the world's largest publicly traded oil and gas producers. Last year, its net income surged to $36.1 billion, the highest for any American corporation and a 43 percent jump from the previous year. That is a legacy Mr. Tillerson is proud to defend. Exxon has really been about discipline. What Exxon brings to the table is their balance sheet, the technical expertise, and their operational management and development. That is where

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    Essay Length: 557 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 12, 2009 By: Wendy
  • American Imperialism

    American Imperialism

    American Imperialism American Imperialism has been a part of United States history ever since the American Revolution. Imperialism is practice by which powerful nations or people seek to expand and maintain control or influence over weaker nations or peoples. Throughout the years there has been many instances where the Americans have taken over other people countries, almost every time we go into we have taken over a new piece of land. The Americas first taste

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    Essay Length: 1,269 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: December 12, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Decline of American Comics

    Decline of American Comics

    Decline of American Comics Since the 1930’s American comic books have been one of the most popular forms of reading material. The reason for this is that not only does give the reader an interesting plot line to follow but it also gives good visual aids in the prints on each page. Another reason for this is that they are cheap. Action comic number 1 was only 10 cents. Now you can get most comics

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    Submitted: December 12, 2009 By: Vika
  • Causes of the American Civil War

    Causes of the American Civil War

    Causes Of The American Civil War Incomplete Essay Four years of American bloodshed on American soil. Why? The reasons are varied. From the formation of America to 1860, the people in this country were divided. This division was a result of location and personal sentiments. Peace could not continue in a country filled with quarrels that affected the common American. There is a common misconception that the American Civil War was fought only over slavery,

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    Submitted: December 12, 2009 By: Mike
  • Summarize and Discuss the Tensions Apparent in Contemporary Cultural and Communications Policy Debates. Include a Case Study Analysis of a Specific Policy Statement, Which Names and Discusses the Specific Rhetorical Frameworks Informing the Author's State

    Summarize and Discuss the Tensions Apparent in Contemporary Cultural and Communications Policy Debates. Include a Case Study Analysis of a Specific Policy Statement, Which Names and Discusses the Specific Rhetorical Frameworks Informing the Author's State

    First and foremost there are several approaches to the defining what is media policy. It is defined by Garnham as ‘the study of the ways in which public authorities shape, or try to shape, the structures and practices of the media…the study of the reasons for these policies, both in the sense of the reasons given by policy makers for their policies…in the sense of the economic, social, political and cultural forces to which the

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    Essay Length: 2,442 Words / 10 Pages
    Submitted: December 12, 2009 By: Bred
  • Harly Davidson Case Study

    Harly Davidson Case Study

    Harley Davidson Inc. Management 322 Companyўs Overview In 1903 William Harley and Arthur Davidson made the first Harley-Davidson motorcycle available to the public. It was built in a small wooden shed with the words “Harley-Davidson Motor Company” written on the door. The next year, in 1904, C.H. Lang opened the first Harley-Davidson dealership in Chicago, selling one of the first 3 Harleyўs ever made. In 1906 the company opened a new factory, in Milwaukee,

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    Essay Length: 7,061 Words / 29 Pages
    Submitted: December 12, 2009 By: Edward