Free Trade and Diminishing Tariff Control
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An 11 page paper that considers the importance of free trade initiatives and diminishing tariffs on the current status of international trade. The writer demonstrates the effectiveness of unification under free trade and reduced tariff barriers in Western Europe, and also considers the impacts of GATT, the World Trade Organization, NAFTA, MERCOSUR and the developing European Monetary Union on the international trade decision of the United States policy makers. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Freetrad.wps

Spain's Burgeoning Economy
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A 5 page paper discussing the amazing turnaround in Spain's economy in the last three years. Formerly believed to be the last to qualify for entrance into the monetary union, including former Eastern bloc countries, when the Euro is launched in 1999, Spain now appears not only to qualify for first-wave membership, but to also be one of the front runners, able to enter the monetary union on solid ground rather than just barely making it past minimum requirements set forth at Maastricht. Other European nations' economies have improved in recent years, but Spain's is the only one that has been driven by internal demand rather than by exports, indicating a stronger financial position than some of the others enjoy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Spainbur.wps

MOBILEMEDIA BANKRUPTCY AND A SWOT ANALYSIS
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This 5-page paper focuses on the 1997 Chapter 11 (bankruptcy) filing of MobileMedia Corp. The paper features a SWOT analysis to help describe how and why MobileMedia had to declare bankruptcy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTmoswot.rtf

Running a Company By Employing the Theories of Niccolo Machiavelli's 'The Prince' & Lao-Tzu's 'Tao-te ching'
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A 2 page paper which examines how a company could be run by employing the theories articulated by Niccolo Machiavelli in The Prince and Lao-Tzu in Tao-te ching, to determine which would have the greater chance of success. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGcompny.wps

MARKETING STRATEGIES AND SOAP SUDS
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This 15-page paper examines marketing theories such as the 4 Ps and SWOT as they pertain to a specific product which is, in this case, laundry detergent. The paper defines the theories and uses them to help market the detergent. Also included is financial information about Proctor and Gamble as an example of an income statement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTmarsoa.rtf

TRAITS OF A GOOD MANAGER
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This 5-page paper examines the positive traits of today's manager. The paper explains that a manager needs to be part administrator, part human resources manager and part motivator in order to boost morale and increase productivity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTgoodma.rtf

Management Lessons from the 1997 Labor Standoff at UPS
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An 8 page discussion of the management considerations which were inherent in the 1997 Teamsters labor strike against one of the US’s most successful and recognizable corporations. This paper outlines the situation leading up to the strike and breaks this situation down into appropriate management considerations. Bibliography lists 10 sources. PPupsLb.rtf
Filename: PPupsLb.rtf

LOCATION AND COMPETITION
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This 5-page paper examines the competitive advantage of location to various firms. In answering this question, we examine two industries -- the home improvement industry (Home Depot and Lowe's) and the office supply industry (OfficeMax, Staples and Home Depot). Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTloccom.rtf

Enhancing Worker Literacy
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A 16 page paper discussing research-based investigation of various methods in use to determine which might be considered best for training the production worker in basic skills and the benefits to the organization of such training. The hypothesis that formal training should be as dissimilar as possible to the school setting in which none of these workers have been successful in order to provide the most value to both the workers and the organization providing the training. The literature review, method and discussion points to the conclusion that the hypothesis is supported best when adult methods are used and reinforced with on-the-job training. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: Worklit.rtf

Workplace Literacy
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An 8 page research paper on the importance of workplace literacy. Skills for success include writing, speaking, listening, interpersonal, cross-cultural, basic computer, and organizational. The writer examines the extent of workplace illiteracy and employer training programs designed to resolve this problem. A number of relevant studies are discussed and appropriate conclusions are made. Bibliography lists approximately 15 sources.
Filename: Workplit.rtf

COMPARISON OF CLASSICAL, PROGRESSIVE AND RISK LEADERSHIP
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This 3-page paper describes, compares and contrasts models of classical, progressive and risk leadership. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTleacom.rtf

Monitoring In Management
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An 11 page paper. Managerial monitoring represents the very core of what the organization strives to achieve. Inasmuch as there are myriad costs related to a smooth running operation, there are specific steps a company must take in order to reach the desired plateau; without a solid means by which to monitor organizational behavior, it can readily be argued that unnecessary losses will occur from sloppy attention to supervisory issues. The writer discusses TQM, control and procurement as they relate to managerial monitoring. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGmontor.wps

Globalization and the Applicability of the Writings of Karl Marx
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A 7 page discussion of the relevance of the 'Communist Manifesto' to the present trend towards globalization. Emphasizes that political philosophies and cultures are blending due to a number of factors and that the writings of Marx and Engels are just as applicable today as they were in the past. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPmarxGl.wps

Burton Kaplan/ Winning People Over
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A 7 page analysis of Kaplan's book in which the writer argues that this is a well-written blueprint for improving business relationships. In this book, Kaplan lays out a detailed and comprehensive plan that demonstrates how an individual can get control over not only their business life, but their personal and social life as well. Kaplan is a well-known business consultant, so, in essence, this book allows the ordinary citizen to access the expertise that business officials have paid thousands of dollars to obtain. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 90kaplan.rtf

JIT IMPLEMENTATION AND THE CONCEPT OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT
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This 7-page paper discusses implementations of new systems in the workplace and challenges inherent in such implementation. Examples used include the Just in Time (JIT) system -- a method of quality management -- and how this system was successfully implemented at a company. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTjitman.rtf

COMPETITIVE UPSCALE JEWLERS
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This 5-page paper compares the top jewelry/design houses -- Cartier, Bulgari, Tiffany and Harry Winston -- and discusses their histories, markets and when applicable, finances. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MTjewlco.rtf

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AT HARVEY INDUSTRIES
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This 5-page paper, based on a case study of Harvey Industries, discusses how this manufacturer can better streamline its inventory management system. The paper lists recommendations, including assigning the duties of management to one person and better prediction of manufacturing cycles in order to better determine the inventory necessary during peak line times. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTinvman.rtf