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This 14 page paper presents a case study of how one hotel chain changed their training program and dramatically reduced turnover rates and increased employee satisfaction levels. A brief overview is followed by a report of the past training programs, an analysis of these programs and then a description of the new programs. The training system is unique and is intended to be a career development system rather than a "training program." They also changed the interaction between top executives and the rest of the system. Within the report is a description of a multimedia program the hotel was using and how they have incorporated part of the system in the new career development program. Success is evident in the data. 2 graphs are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

The mountain as metaphor is not an unusual literary device. Mountains, and the act of climbing the mountain, is a common symbol for the processes of living. From Moses to Martin Luther King, there has been religious associations with mountains. One 'goes to the mountain top' for knowledge and understanding as well as to be as close to God as is possible. This 5 page paper argues that the mountain as metaphor is appropriate for both Plath's The Bell Jar and Updike's Rabbit, Run, but from entirely different perspectives. No additional sources are listed.

This 5 page paper considers the elements of director Satyajit Ray’s life and how it impacted the development of his films. This paper takes into account elements of Satyajit Ray’s life that influenced his personal success and the introduction of new techniques into filmmaking. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. The corporate strategy in an organization is considered to be that of creating a strategic plan to meet planned goals and then being able to accurately guide the corporation toward the completion of those goals. In the case of many businesses, they are moving laterally and are not moving forward. The ability of a top manager or management team to get the entire corporate entity moving in a synchronized fashion is not an easy one. This paper examines performance management and corporate management and the aspect of using both in order to fine-tune a corporation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 11 page paper investigates Citigroup Inc, the name that emerged from the merger between Citicorp and Travelers. Sections include: a general overview of the banking industry, historical overview of Citicorp, the Board of Directors, major top executives of the new corporation, subsidiaries, a narrative describing the co-CEOs of this megacorporation, and the stock share prices for the first week of each month during 1998. Citicorp was already one of the world's largest credit card companies and Travelers Group was one of the largest insurance companies. Together they have formed one of the world's largest financial services company. The 'marriage,' which included the two CEOs to jointly lead the new corporation has not been without problems. Due to changes recently made, they may now be on the way, however, to a much smoother operation as well as to greater profits. 1 illustration. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

5 pages in length. The staple of Americana -- the circus big top -- represents some of the most cruel and despicable situations to ever infringe upon an animal’s rights to its own life. As children, people are brought up to enjoy the circus and its ability to display animals most would otherwise never have an opportunity to see. Whether those are scores of exotic animals or the basic elephant and monkey who pass through in traveling circuses, the tortuous lives these imprisoned creatures are forced to lead behind the scenes are a secret part of Americana that is rarely noted and even less often seen. The writer discusses abuse as it relates to circus animals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper argues that management in companies sometimes fails to fully understanding the complexities it faces in introducing new technologies. This paper asserts that if management understands this, they have a better chance of succeeding in their goals. Specifically, this paper attempts to convince top management to better understand the complexities involved in introducing SAP software and the amount of change that will be required in the current business process in order to integrate this software. Further, this paper also presents the argument within the scope of a business process reengineering format. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 10 page essay on Mary Walton's account of how the 1996 Ford Taurus was designed. The writer argues that in her book Car: A Drama of the American Workplace, Mary Walton provides a narrative that more then lives up to its name. No additional sources cited.

This 9 page paper considers the different ways in which performance can be evaluated. The method considered include company survival, accounting or financial measure, the stakeholder approach and the net present value approach. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the idea that business and industry, along with their professional and trade associations are those who are most often thought of as the groups making the greatest contributions and most egregious demands on members of Congress. The issue is discussed and several aspects of business’ political contributions are presented. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that begins by examining Ben Hamper's autobiographic account of life on the GM assembly line, Rivethead. After summarizing some of Hamper's main points about how GM was run, from a worker's point of view, the writer suggests a behavioral organizational theory, specifically Getting to YES: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In (Fisher; Ury 1991) as a possible means for correcting the situation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page analysis of Francois Jacob's Of Flies, Mice and Men. In this book, Jacob offers a fascinating account, which is about "molecules, reproduction, and evolutionary tinkering" (6). This book is also about the way that biologists work, and how they perceive the natural world, as well as "beauty and truth, good and evil" (6). No additional sources cited.

This 11 page paper assesses the accounts of the death marches during the holocaust, both from a historical perspective and through the narratives of survivors. This paper argues that the atrocities that were experienced during the death marches are rarely related effectively in the history of the Holocaust, and only through the acknowledgment of the narratives of survivors is it possible to have a full view of horrific experiences. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page account of the Third Punic War, the encounter between Rome and Carthage between 149 and 146 B.C. which resulted in the total destruction of Carthage. Presents the view that Rome took a different demeanor during this war, that she showed no greatness of soul, rectitude, utter abhorrence of all mean artifices, frauds, and impostures that their previous history had witnessed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. Examines the General Motors Corporation and its financial information. Included are accounting ratios, elasticity and market structure. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page essay that examines Carlo Cipolla's book on the Black Plague, which concerns what enduring the plague was like for one rustic Tuscan village, Monte Lupo. The lives of the people in this obscure agricultural village can be seen as representative of the vast majority of people living in pre-industrial Europe. Therefore, Cipolla's account serves to bring alive the actual events and personalities that participated in this drama that irrevocably altered the face of Europe. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. According to Machiavelli, a successful and powerful government balances is strengths by offsetting differing interests, while always taking into account public good. The writer discusses religion and politics as they relate to Machiavelli's Discourses. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. In this age of acquisitions and mergers, corporate fraud and white-collar crime, there must be a way to track income which gets figuratively swept under the carpet when the auditors come through. One way to discover these hidden assets is through newfound income recognition procedures, also commonly known as forensic accounting. This pertinent paper scrutinizes the importance of corporate fraud detection in determining the true bottom line financial income of a business. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page analysis of Jonathan Harr's stirring account of a civil action that was taken by parents whose children contracted leukemia due to polluted water. The corporations that polluted the water essentially got off the hook in this case, but were later held accountable by the EPA due to facts that came to light through this suit. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page analysis of The Adventures of Ibn Battuta, a Muslim Traveler of the Fourteenth Century by Ross Dunn. The writer relates how Dunn uses the accounts of Abu Abdallah Ibn Battuta to bring alive the Muslim world of the Middle Ages. No additional sources cited.

This 7 page paper explains a number of theories that account for an employee's motivation to get along with others and to demonstrate high performance. Those discussed include expectation theory, motive and need theory, goal theory, group theory, Maslow's hierarchy of needs and others. The write explains how Maslow's theory is especially relevant when considering workers interacting with others. One graphic illustration is provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page synopsis of Fredric Dannen's account of the risk and fall of Neil Bogart and Casablanca Records in his book Hit Men: Power Brokers and Fast Money Inside the Music Business. The writer relates how Bogart and Casablanca defined the worst excesses of the disco era. It is a tale of extravagance and incredibly bad business management. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper discussing the growing changes in Swiss banking practices. Switzerland is less of a haven now for funds gained through activity illegal in other nations but not in that nation, such as tax evasion. While Swiss bankers have provided the world with example of unquestioning confidentiality that still exists for legitimately acquired funds, ethics now have growing influence in Swiss banking. The paper also discusses the investigations into proper ownership of accounts opened by Jewish Holocaust victims. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the position of a company though the picture presented by its’ annual accounts. The current financial strategy is considered and evaluated. The Bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an analysis of what is required of a bank wanting to do business in the United Kingdom, particularly in terms of BBA rules. Accounting and disclosure practices are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.