...Case studies Name: Tutor: Course: Institution: Date: Flying to the Auto Bailout on a Private Jet Basic problems In this case study, there is wastage of resources. The CEOs of the nation's three largest automobiles uses private jets to attend the corporate public relations congress. This is wastage of resources since they are using private jets to travel when their companies are struggling to stay afloat. Ignorance is another basic problem evident in this case study. These CEOs are very ignorant. They attend the corporate public relation congress in Washington unprepared and thus appear to know nothing about their problems. The three companies, GM, Ford and Chrysler, lack the concepts of public relations. The main issues American economy is melting down. Most of the workers are losing their jobs since the companies cannot handle many workers anymore. The companies have got inadequate cash. Bankruptcy is another main issue experienced in this case study. The General Motors Company and the Chrysler can no longer pay their debts. Key decisions * According to the case study, the leaders have to come up with a new public relations strategy. * The CEOs should correct any mistakes they have made before such as using private jets to travel. * Introduce innovation in products * The auto industry of the US should promote its products. * Ensure transparency in business operations. SWOT analysis Strengths * Availability of resources for the companies ...
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...Must Read: The Underlying Principle behind the Proposal and Presentation A proposal serves the purpose of selling an audience on something. It attempts to sway a group of people to your way of thinking. A proposal is not a term paper or a study strict. It’s supported by studies but isn’t a study in itself. It has to be structured in such a way that the reader can easily read and quickly process the information. Oftentimes the proposal is accompanied with a presentation. So, the reader will have to do double-time when it comes to information processing. Let me share with you a recent presentation horror story: A company salesperson came to my organization trying to persuade us to buy the product they were pitching. The product was a fairly good product but the pitch was horrible. The proposal was written like a study. The font was much too small and the line spacing was much too close. Additionally, the slide presentation had no pictures to set the mood and the presenter read from the slides… boring! This happens much too often. The "A" Paper example is a good proposal structure that has been used in business by me and other instructors that are business veterans. Please print out the example and follow its basic format. If you have problems creating text boxes or proper alignments please get assistance from the library staff or a friend. Changes here and there are OK. The presentation should contain between 8 to 12 slides and to be accompanied by a one-page executive briefing...
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...in the last few years. Their image is declining due to negative press giving the perception that Wal-Mart is bad for the economy and is unfair to workers. Wal-Mart Ethical Analysis Wal-Mart was established in 1962 when Sam Walton, who had operated stores in Arkansas and Missouri, decided to open a discount store. In fifty years Wal-Mart has grown to be the largest retail chain in the world. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is not only the largest retailer in the world; it is now also ranks as the largest corporation in the world. Wal-Mart operates over 6,000 stores in the US and 13 international markets including the UK, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Brazil and China. It also retails products through its online site. The company is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas and employs around 1.3 million people. A business Code of Ethics (COE) is a written set of guidelines issued by an organization to its workers and management to help them conduct their actions in accordance with its primary values and ethical standards. Wal-Mart has three basic beliefs which are relevant to their business practices; respect for individual, service to the customer, and striving for excellence. These three beliefs were the foundation of Wal-Mart’s ethical belief created by founder Sam Walton. Along with their basic beliefs Wal-Mart has ten guiding ethical principles which...
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...cybersecurity is at an utmost priority for many companies and individuals alike. It's here where I feel I can make a truly important impact upon society, all while working with a sense of purpose and success. One can't watch television without the constant reminder of identity theft or devastating hacks by secretive individuals hidden behind false IP addresses and the like. Whether it's a commercial for credit scores and security or shows like Mr. Robot, cybersecurity is on everyone's mind, subconsciously or otherwise. And these issues are only going to increase as technology advances and the internet becomes more readily accessible to terrorists. As a veteran, my duty to protect American citizens did not simply stop when my contract ended with Uncle Sam. Ideally, I would accomplish this through the Federal Bureau of Investigations. There are many criteria to complete in order to accomplish this, and I am in no way close to this, yet one must start somewhere and this degree will be my first step. I have always been interested in computer technology, even if it merely stemmed from my long term relationship with video games. Rebuilding computers and achieving better performance came second nature to me and computers just make sense. I can't deny that I have always been enthralled with the hackers in entertainment and how they can control or destroy corporations within days or minutes. Now, we all know this isn't as easy as it appears, but the idea of this power id fascinating, and the...
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...(Persuasive speech: Gun Law Should Be Revoked) By: David Mikombo Submitted To: Professor Keondra Mitchell In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Business Communications Management 3030-801 Online September 12, 2015 As a native African, growing up I always dreamed of coming to America that was the dream that my brothers, my friends and I had. Watching the movies and dreaming of living the American Dream, we were told that America is the best country in the world, the land of opportunities. There is no country like America “Uncle Sam Needs You”, yes my childhood was just filled with the hopes that one day I’d make it to the greatest nation/ empire on the planet. I was told the crime rates and killings were very low and I liked the sound of that. In 2007 God Almighty opened up a way for my family and I to come to America and now that was what you call a dream come true for me. Greetings to you all my name is David Mikombo that was just a background for you all to understand my feelings as to why the “Gun Law” should be revoked. On April 16, 2007, a Virginia Tech student named Seung-Hui Cho shot and killed 32 people, in total he gunned down 56 before he took his own life (thinkprogress.org). On November 5, 2009, Army psychiatrist Nidal Malik Hasan at Fort Hood army base in Texas, fired killing 13 people and wounded 29 (thinkprogress.org). On August 3, 2010, Omar S. Thornton opened fire at a beer distributor in Manchester, Connecticut...
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...around, while legalizing marijuana and educating the teens about drugs may guide them to make better choices as they grow older. Not only does the war on drugs take money out of the hard-working hands of Americans, but it also forces drug users to look for alternative ways to get high. Because of unfair laws on drugs such as marijuana, users move toward the legal “spices” that cause more death than marijuana itself. There are a few states that have legalized marijuana for medical purposes, although it’s still difficult to grow and use in those states because of federal laws. The legalization of medical marijuana; brings money to that state, helps the sick, opens jobs and rises the tax revenue; a few of the things to look forward to when Uncle Sam starts treating us like adults. “In the 1980s and ‘90s the U.S. beat back the cocaine and heroin epidemics, but not by legalization or decriminalization, but by tough law enforcement, strong prevention and education programs and public outcry.” (Bennett, 2013) The truth is the War on Drugs is something like the War on Terrorism. To end terrorism is to end hate; a great idea, but is it possible? It’s an emotion; can everyone on this planet control their anger? If that anger is controlled it’s not gone, and with it still present, there is a chance for terrorism to be a threat. The point is, it’s impossible to win a battle against abstract concepts. To go to war against some that can’t be seen or personal accounted for its actions is just...
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...Hitchcock’s Mothers In watching a collection of Hitchcock’s works, we can begin to see that the mother role is an important factor in most of Hitchcock’s work. In retrospect, we can see that the mother is a convention used by Hitchcock to enhance embedded meanings in his work. The mother figure becomes salient in his works Notorious, Psycho, The Man Who Knew Too Much, and Shadow of a Doubt. Many critics argue that the image of the mother that Hitchcock creates in Psycho and Notorious are representations of his own upbringing. However, Hitchcock remained a somewhat private person and it is impossible to depict these statements as true. The mother figures may actually be a projection of Hitchcock’s world and the times that he lived in. In this paper I investigate the meanings behind the maternal characters in some of his most successful films as they are hardly the same, but they do function as a way to advance the plot and add depth to the complexities of the characters’ minds Alfred Hitchcock never said anything negative about his mother. In fact, most quotes of Hitchcock regarding his mother have been nothing but positive. There is a story that claims Hitchcock having to report to the foot of his mother’s bed, confessing his daily activities to his mother. This would seem a little twisted in the eyes of today’s society - being forced to list off his sins to his mother’s ears. Nonetheless, the period in which his mother brought up Hitch retained a very common Catholic tradition...
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...Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.html THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER by STEPHEN chbosky Published by: POCKET BOOKS, Simon and Schuster Inc., 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020. Copyright 1999 by Stephen Chbosky BOOK JACKET INFORMATION standing on the fringes of life ... offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor. This haunting novel about the dilemma of passivity vs. passion marks the stunning debut of a provocative new voice in contemporary fiction: The Perks Of Being A WALLFLOWER This is the story of what it's like to grow up in high school. More intimate than a diary, Charlie's letters are singular and unique, hilarious and devastating. We may not know where he lives. We may not know to whom he is writing. All we know is the world he shares. Caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it puts him on a strange course through uncharted territory. The world of first dates and mixed tapes, family dramas and new friends. The world of sex, drugs, andThe Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite. Through Charlie, Stephen Chbosky has created a deeply affecting coming-of-age story, powerful novel that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller coaster days known asgrowingup. visit us on the world wide web _inghttpwhststwwwlessimonsayscom_wh _inghttpwhststwwwmtvcom_wh stephenchboskygrew...
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...is the “breadwinner” was, until very recently, commonplace and even perniciously seen as fact (Zuo). The workplace was seen as an exclusively masculine environment, competitive and challenging. Careers were so all-consuming that husbands developed a “dependency on women to cook their meals [and] wash their clothes” (Ehrlich 572), and thus those tasks became delegated to women and degraded in the eyes of society as effeminate when completed by a man. This is not to mention the specific tasks in child-raising that are expected to be taken upon by men. Men, though ‘free’--or rather, barred from--traditional household tasks such a cooking and cleaning, are expected to take a heavy part in playing with children, especially their sons; a recent study found that fathers who were not born into American society felt pressured to participate in sports with their sons by other members of their community (Hodge et...
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...becoming repeat offenders. Findings of data that reflected their efforts to stay out of prison was affected by their of living conditions and some of the luxury amenities are primarily felt by those who at the time of interview had not previously served time in prison are making crime a career. Also, researching and comparing when jail standards were not as important as they are now. Reflecting that the conditions that have improved for them did quit enlighten the nation’s legal system. Proving that the overcrowding was due to repeat offenders who choose come back believing life was better inside rather than the real world. Overall, more finding the difference from the dungeon era to where they now have limited internet access. Which in this case explains the onset and continuation of criminal career? Introduction When someone commits a crime you should do the time, at least that is how many people see it. We are all...
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...and cultural studies. The academic boundaries of IPE are flexible, and along with acceptable epistemologies are the subject of robust debate. This debate is essentially framed by the discipline's status as a new and interdisciplinary field of study. Despite such disagreements, most scholars can concur that IPE ultimately is concerned with the ways in which political forces (states, institutions, individual actors, etc.) shape the systems through which economic interactions are expressed, and conversely the effect that economic interactions (including the power of collective markets and individuals acting both within and outside them) have upon political structures and outcomes. IPE scholars are at the center of the debate and research surrounding globalization, both in the popular and academic spheres. Other topics that command substantial attention among IPE scholars are international trade (with particular attention to the politics surrounding trade deals, but also significant work examining the results of trade deals), development, the relationship between democracy and markets, international finance, global markets, multi-state cooperation in solving trans-border economic problems, and the structural balance of power between and among states and institutions. Unlike conventional international relations, power is understood to be both economic and political, which are interrelated in a complex manner. IPE emerged as a heterodox approach to international studies during the...
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...JS 5/1/2013 POLS 3315-001 Party Issue Valuations and Reassessments Why do political parties in the United States abandon or revisit specific issues? Moreover, what is the driving force behind a party making an issue politically salient? Some examples that could be correlated with these questions could be why the Republican Party has stayed silent on issues that many old-guard Democrats feel is contentious in the current administration, why the sudden recent ideological transformation of conservative party, or why many politicians steer clear from Wall-Street related subjects (even though lashing out against bankers these days is sure to garner some attention, and most likely support from the general public). All of these examples and more will be discussed in order to provide a sufficient answer as to why issues are left behind in the dust or put out prominently on display. There are numerous factors and variables to consider when trying answering such a question, one of which could be racial factors. It’s been largely documented that Latinos have been an increasingly growing electorate, going from 1 percent of voters from the 1950s to over 11% in the twenty-first century (Abramowitz 27). With this information in mind, it would make sense that the Democratic establishment is today trying to initiate immigration reform in the United States Senate, knowing that they’ll have an increasing amount of support from their Latino electorate. It should also be noted that although...
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...Packet Winter 2012 Tyee Carr Study Guide, Midterm Exam Review and Final Exam Review ***These notes are provided to assist in your own note taking. They are not a substitute for reading the recommended textbook or for taking your own notes during class discussion. The information and examples provided here are subject to technical corrections or other revisions which you won't have without taking notes in class. Contents Taxable Entities, Sources of Tax Law and Tax Administration 5 Case: Firefighting Aircraft 6 Discussion questions 7 Review questions 8 The Individual Income Tax Model 10 Case: George and Sheena Jungle’s 1040 Tax Return 10 Discussion Questions 10 Review questions 11 Gross Income 13 Case: Commissioner v. Glenshaw Glass Co.\William Goldman Theatres Inc. (U.S. 1955) 13 Discussion questions 19 Case: Lucas v. Earl United States Supreme Court. 1930 20 Discussion questions 21 Review questions 21 Exclusions 22 Case study: Tom Daschle withdraws from nomination as HHS Secretary, 2009 23 Discussion questions 23 Case: Sam and Julie 24 Discussion questions 24 Case: Ralph and Betsy are landlords 25 Discussion questions 26 Case: Mark who lives in unit 6 27 Discussion questions 27 Case: Jack’s Restaurants 28 Discussion questions 28 Review questions 29 Tax Basis and Capital Transactions 32 Case: What’s my income on selling this stock? 32 Discussion questions 34 Case: Property converted from personal...
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...University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia. rashadyazdanifard@yahoo.com 1 ABSTRACT Global expansion has been gaining a lot of attention. There are many important factors to be considered in the decision-making process such as business strategies, entry modes, and threats and opportunities in the markets. Appropriate strategies will minimize the risk of failure in international markets. The right business strategies and entry modes employed will increase the firm’s chances of success and influence the future of the retailer. Key words: global expansion, business strategies, entry modes, threats, opportunities, Walmart 1. Introduction The internalization of the retail industry has been researched widely, and majority of these studies have described the motivations and scales for international expansion by retailers (Akehurst & Alexander, 1995; Williams, 1992). Many models of internalization explains the sequence of foreign expansion, showing that companies who go international will do better in foreign markets that are similar to their domestic markets. This was why Walmart chose to enter the markets of Canada and Mexico (Johanson & Vahlne, 1977). There are several reasons why international retailing became popular. Some of these reasons are, the domestic market is saturated, and there is a need for larger diverse investments, economic pressures, and external and internal forces that compel retailers to enter new markets. It is therefore important for the retailer...
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...Have you done it? If not, please do. It will enrich your experience of reading this book. If yes, thanks Sorry for doubting you. Please forget about the exercise, my doubting you and enjoy the story. _____________ The night train ride from Kanpur to Delhi was the most memorable journey of my life. For one, it gave me my second book. And two, it is not every day you sit in an empty compartment and a young, pretty girl walks in. Yes, you see it in the movies, you hear about it from friend’s friend but it never happens to you. When I was younger, I used to look at the reservation chart stuck outside my train bogie to check out all the female passengers near my seat (F-17 to F-25)is what I’d look for most). Yet, it never happened. In most cases I shard my compartment with talkative aunties, snoring men and wailing infants. But this night was different. First, my compartment was empty. The Railways bad just started this new summer train and nobody knew about it. Second, I was unable to sleep. I had been to IIT Kanpur for a talk. Before leaving, I drank four cups of coffee in the canteen while chatting with students. Bad idea, given that it was going to be boring to spend eight...
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