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Business Regulation Simulation
Business Regulation Simulation, alumina University of Phoenix MBA560 February 2008 Introduction Alumina is a four billion dollar automaker with divisions in eight countries, 70 % of the divisions are in the United States. Alumina was charged five years ago with non-compliance due to a discharge of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH). Alumina is faced with a potential lawsuit by a local citizen who believes the discharge of PAH into the water up to the time of
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Selecting Critical Business Processes: A Case Study
HEADNOTE Organizations often struggle with assessing the impact their critical business processes makes on their overall competitiveness. Often, critical processes that perform at acceptable levels can be enhanced to improve the competitive advantage. We present a methodology to assist managers in determining not only a critical business process through comprehensive selection criteria, but also its impact on the vision of the firm. The methodology has been tested in several organizations. One firm's results are presented
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Reverse Logistics in the Uk Retail Sector
REVERSE LOGISTICS: CHALLENGES AND ISSUES FACED BY THE MAJOR RETAIL PLAYERS IN THE UK. INTRODUCTION: “In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; For dust you are, And to dust you shall return.” Genesis 3:19. Effective and efficient management of product returns is an intriguing practical and research question. Growing green concerns and advancement of reverse logistics (RL) concepts and
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Information Technology and Business Alignment at the World Bank
II. Baets, W.J. (1996). Some Empirical Evidence on IS Strategy. Alignment in banking, Information & Management, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 155–177. III. Bergeron, F., Raymond, L. and Rivard, S. (2004). Ideal Patterns of Strategic Alignment and Business Performance, Information & Management 41(8): 1003–1020. IV. Chan, Y.E. and Huff, S.L. (1993). Investigating Information Systems Strategic Alignment, Proceedings of the Fourteenth International Conference on Information Systems, Orlando, FL. 345–363. V. Chan, Yolande E. and Reich, Blaize
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Business Law
Research Based Task Question 1 - What is the distinction between statutes and statutory instruments on the one hand and the common law on the other? State which is more important and justify this. In the U.K the most important source of law is that enacted by the Parliament. This is done largely through legislation. Legislation may be referred to as a statute law or Acts of Parliament. Proposals from the government appear in a
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Legal Issues - Business Law
Legal Issue A paper submitted in the course of Business Law BUS/415 University of Phoenix March 16, 2008 Introduction Agency Law in a Business Environment A principal is the party who employs another person to act on his or her behalf; an agent is a party who agrees to act on behalf of another. In order for the agent to successfully fulfill their tasks for their principal’s they have duties that they are expected to
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Making the E-Business Transformation Book Review
Making the E-Business Transformation is a book created by Peter Gloor who is a partner with Deloitte Consulting in Zurich, Switzerland. There at Deloitte’s he is the leading e-business initiative for Europe. He is also the vice president in the IT department of Union Bank of Switzerland as well as an adjunct faculty at Dartmouth College. (Gloor 2000). Gloor’s accomplishments are well respected and I feel is what helps enable him to write such a
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Business Ethics
Business ethics is a form of the art of applied ethics that examines ethical rules and principles within a commercial context, the various moral or ethical problems that can arise in a business setting, and any special duties or obligations that apply to persons who are engaged in commerce. Business ethics can be both a normative and a descriptive discipline. As a corporate practice and a career specialization, the field is primarily normative. In academia
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Bed Bath and Beyond’s Business Risk
Bed Bath and Beyond’s Business Risk Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is a nationwide chain of 5 retail stores selling domestics merchandise (bed linens, bath items, and kitchen textiles) and home furnishings (kitchen and tabletop items, small appliances, and basic house wares). In 2003 Bed Bath and Beyond reported annual revenues (gross profit) of approximately $1.8 billion, net income of $339 million and net sales of $4.5 billion, representing 22% growth in revenue and 32%
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Business Ethics
Business Ethics From a business perspective, working under government contracts can be a very good proposition. In general, a stream of orders keep coming in, revenue increases and the company grows quickly. The obvious downfalls when working in this manner are higher quality expected as well as the extensive research and documentation required for government contracts. If a part fails to perform correctly it can cause minor glitches as well as problems that can carry
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English in Schools and Business
ENGLISH IN SCHOOLS AND BUSINESS The article, “Why English should be the medium of instruction(2000)”, is about the defects of English education system and the advantages of English in the business life. The writer, Bernardo Villegas, in this article indicates the importance of English language both in schools and business. He thinks that the English language in secondary schools and universities attach more importance to reading and grammar rather than speaking; therefore, schools do not
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E-Business Paper
Running head: E-BUSINESS PAPER E-Business Paper Danelle Martin University of Phoenix E-Business Paper When any organization makes the decision to enter into the world of electronic business, or e-business, they face a whole new set of challenges and a whole new set of regulations that must be adhered to. Smith Systems Consulting was no exception. Smith Systems Consulting Smith Systems Consulting began in the late Seventies in Houston, Texas, when founder, Bill Smith, was still
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Critical Analysis of the Impact of E-Banking on the Customers of the Banking Sector in the United Kingdom and Their Future Behaviour
Critical analysis of the impact of E-banking on the customers of the banking sector in the United Kingdom and their future behaviour Chapter 1-Introduction 1.1 Internet Banking in the United Kingdom and Europe In the United Kingdom, Internet banking services are available and provided by twelve Internet banking services providers. The Egg, for example, is an Internet banking service provider (exclude current account features) that has more than 150,000 customers visited their web site during
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O Business
google Tagline: Between the worlds of the living and the dead there is a place you're not supposed to stay. Plot Outline: This movie focuses on the attempts of an Ivy League Professor to prevent one of his students from committing suicide. (view trailer) User Comments: Very enjoyable (more) User Rating: 6.6/10 (147 votes) Cast overview, first billed only: Ewan McGregor .... Sam Foster Ryan Gosling .... Henry Letham Kate Burton .... Mrs. Letham Naomi
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Hudson City Savings Bank Business Analysis
Hudson City Savings Bank, a company that was named the most efficient bank in New Jersey. With over one thousand employees, they have managed to grow by focusing on home mortgages, and deposits. The more the company grows, the more it seems that employees are the last things on their mind. Being part of the management team at the branch level has helped me understand the value of motivating employees within the company. The structure
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Keeping It to the Fairway - Harvard Business Case
Keeping to the Fairway The Keeping to the Fairway case study is a complex situation that needs to be handled in the correct manner. At issue, is whether or not a company named Pace Sterling should proceed with their sponsorship of a Champions Tour golf tournament. The reason why their support is being questioned has to do with the host golf club’s (Dover Hill) membership policies. Dover Hill has been around for a hundred years
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Own Business
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E-Business Models
E-Business Models Business-to-Business (B2B) In Business-to-Business (B2B) model, business transactions are conducted over public or private networks, including public and private transactions that use the Internet. These transactions include financial transfers, on-line exchanges, auctions, delivery of products and services, supply-chain activities, and integrated business networks. Organization: Staples Staples, Inc. founded the office supplies superstore industry when they opened their first store in Brighton, Massachusetts on May 1, 1986. Today, Staples is the world's leading seller
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Globalization and Its Impact on International Business
Table of the content Introduction....................................................................3 What is Globalization....................................................4 The engines for Globalizations…………………..……5 Globalization’s impacts on international business…..7 The road ahead for international business……..……9 Summary…………………………………….………..11 Reference………………………………..……………12 Introduction Every day we hear it on the news, read it in the papers, overhear people talking about it… and in every single instance the word globalization seems to have a different meaning. So, what is globalization? What are its main drivers? Why and how does globalization impact international business?
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Globalization of Business
To be successful in any endeavor you must first know the significance and value of what you are pursuing. For this term paper, I will endeavor to relay some of the key elements involved in understanding the globalization of a local business into the international market, and the many issues that occur along the way that must be dealt with the utmost attention and care. The essence of globalization of business is broadening interdependence among
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Roles and Functions of Law in Business and Society
Roles and Functions of Law in Business and Society Introduction William O. Douglas said, “Common sense often makes good law.” Well that is what laws essentially are, rules and regulations that make sure common sense is followed. One could even say that laws are enforced ethics. Laws serve several roles and functions in business and society, and this paper will discuss those roles and functions. What is law? According to Reference.com (2007), law is defined
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How Do Businesses Grow? Virgin Group
How do businesses grow? The objectives, which a company wants to achieve, can be varied. They can range from sales revenue maximization, increasing market share to growth. Growth is one of the most common and sought after corporate objectives because of its relative advantages. This is so because many perks come with the expansion of a business, which appease almost everyone. When a company grows it achieves economies of scale, it increases its market shares
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Ibm - International Business Machines Corporation
IBM- International Business Machines Corporation History: Though the building blocks of IBM reach back into the mid 1880's, the company was officially founded in 1911 when Charles F. Flint engineered the merger of Hollerith's Tabulating Machine Company, Computing Scale Company of America and International Time Recording Company. The agreed upon name was Computing- Tabulating- Recording Company or C-T-R. C-T-R soon found itself struggling do to over diversification of its product. In 1914 Thomas J. Watson,
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Coca-Cola Business Strategy
1.0 Introduction Coca-Cola has sold more than one billion servings every day. More than 10,450 beverages are consumed every second. The company achieved earnings of $4,347,000,000 in 2003. It is present on all seven continents and is recognized by 94% of the world population. How did Coca-Cola grow from its humble roots as a home-brewed Georgia-based patent medicine to be the international soft drink powerhouse that it is today? Coca-Cola used numerous technologies to achieve
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International Business - What Is International Trade?
What is international trade? International trade paves way for Globalization. Globalization is an increasingly important process that is restructuring international markets. Companies now have to deal voluntarily or involuntarily with international issues. They have to operate in different countries at the same time, with different cultures, political and economic circumstances. This is the simple & easy meaning for international trade. International trade means doing business in the overseas market and satisfying the needs accordingly the
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