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This 4 page paper comments on some of the discrimination African American women face in this country. The essay begins with statistic related to cancer, prenatal care, poverty in old age and managers and executives in top companies. The essay includes comments on the 'concrete ceiling,' wage disparity, and stereotypes. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the five top reasons to choose a college. This paper considers elements like academic standing, educator/student ratios and college environment as they can impact student choice.

This 8 page paper considers how the framework top add value to the construction industry in Sir John Egan’s ‘Rethinking Construction’ may be desirable, but how it be problematic in resolving disputes as it is not supported with UK contract law. The paper looks at the framework first and then at the problem with the contract arrangements. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 4 page paper examining current defense spending allocations. Defense spending typically has accounted for the largest single budget item in the US, but such is no longer the case. This year (2003), defense spending is second to Medicare, which outstrips defense spending by nearly $150 billion. The paper identifies the top 10 defense contractors and the products and services provided by the two leaders, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Includes 2 tables.

A 10 page paper providing firs an overview of the hospitality industry, then of the Hilton Hotel Group. The paper identifies Hilton’s top competitors, and discusses the effects of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the hospitality segment and the entire travel industry. The paper examines Hilton’s approach to management, reviews financial results of the past several years and provides a brief company history. Includes 1 table. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses a hypothetical mental health agency and the way in which change would be implemented organizationally and in leadership strategies. Evidence and substantiating examples are used from top experts in the field of management. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

8 pages in length. Despite his death, Tupac Shakur continues to fascinate the world and inspire people with his poetry and music, which remains at the top of the charts. The enigma that surrounds Shakur's death is just as mysterious as his ongoing popularity nearly seven years after his death. That some believe he is even still alive speaks to the notion that Shakur's entire existence revolved around escaping the cultural determinism about which he vocalized. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper critiquing the methods used in a study designed to assess the effects of R&D investment and strategic alliance activity among 50 of the top 200 US firms in the networking industry. The paper describes methods used and comments on the appropriateness of the statistical analyses used. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page paper discussing Disney strategy and management’s success in achieving its stated strategy. Disney is easy to disdain from the consumer’s view. It is nearly dictatorial in how it insists that customers react to its attractions policies, but consumers appear to neither notice nor object. It continues to grow and prosper, guided by a top management team committed to shareholder value and increasing attention to corporate governance. The paper includes a discussion of Porter’s five forces and Donaldson’s strategic audit. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 7 page paper that explores this issue from Gail W. Lapidus' anthology and Vladimir Andrle's historiography. The writer posits that despite the fact that Lapidus seems to approach the resolution of the ethnic conflicts and economic issues from a centrist top-down view, in fact her research and conclusions are in line with Andrle's history of a bottom-up power based on the strength of the 'peasantry' of the old Russia. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the nuclear revolution in terms of military involvement today, with the military technology of years ago. Movies discussed include “Braveheart,” “Dr. Strangelove,” “Godzilla,” and “The Hunt for Red October.” The development of nuclear weaponry has forever changed the face of military involvement and technology in a way that will perhaps never be topped, much less forgotten. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In 5 pages the author discusses the domain name system. A domain name is vital to anyone who works with the Internet and/or electronic mail. It is the moniker by which a company is known on the Internet and the address of electronic mail. There are top-level domain names that every company wants to become a part of, such as .com, but with the incredible volume of companies on the Internet, this is not possible. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 2 page paper lists the Chairman of the Board and the top executives for the company with their start dates. The skills board members need to have and the focus of their efforts are discussed. Challenges facing Delta Air Lines and progress made thus far is reported. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 1 page overview of Network Solutions, the global registrar for the top-level domains of .com, .net and .edu and respected consultant for complex business computing and communication needs. Includes information on company growth and awards received. Bibliography lists one source.

This 5 page report discusses what the writer considers to be the five top threats to the global economy for 1999. The five areas briefly discussed include: foreign influence on the U.S. Federal Reserve Banking System; the potential collapse of the euro; lack of true global market integration; the economic issues problems throughout Asia; and, the escalating trade wars. No secondary sources.

A 5 page paper examining the way the anonymous authors of these two early works deal with the presence of women in their tales. The paper notes that in both cases, women function as forces of primal but somehow irrational passion that need to be 'smoothed over' and subjugated by men in order for the world to function in top form. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Becoming a Fortunate 500 Organization, Blanchard, O'Connor and other contributors promote the idea that management holds the key to corporate success, not through implementing top-down management strategies that focus on leadership style, productivity goals, and other effective means of operational support. This 6 page paper reflects the central perspectives presented in the work and underscores the link between management process and corporate outcomes. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page paper that provides an overview of Delta Air Lines, Inc. Topics include a brief history of the company, accomplishments, innovations, financial report of Delta and top three competitors in table-format, strengths of the company. A hypothetical strategic plan is offered. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 7 page report discusses British Petroleum Company, PLC, in terms of the Treasury risks to which it is and has been exposed. As a result of restructuring in 1994, BP became a company of smaller, more autonomous units in place of the previous centralized regional teams. The 'view from the top' has always been that these units could be more creative and efficient through the sharing of knowledge and best practices. Such factors are equally important throughout the evaluation of potential Treasury risk. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

This 5 page report discusses and compares the news coverage provided by two of the top news organizations in the United States. How were they similar and in what significant ways did they differ? No sources cited.

A 5 page research paper exploring processes for increasing reading comprehension skills among elementary school students. One specific strategy is explored in depth: POSSE which can be used on top of the existing curriculum, including whole language. Bibliography includes 5 references.

5 pages worth of biographical information on Fred Astaire. Includes analysis of two of his works ("Gay Divorce" and "Top Hat"). Bibliography not available (also good for film study).

A 12 page case study of Southwest Airlines -- one of the top companies in its industry. The writer analyzes SW's market niche, pricing strategy, human resource maintenance, financial structure, emphasis on low cost, and more. Equipment, technology, and plans for the future are included as well. Several charts provided in Appendix. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 9 page essay on the struggles that women still endure in the professional, corporate world. It is argued that while women have indeed enjoyed some advancements in business, they still are barred from achieving top-level management positions. Thus, they are looking through a 'glass ceiling.' In answer to this, many women are forming their own businesses. The role of downsizing and other relevant minority issues are brought into the discussion as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page review of J. Sterling Livingston's article with same title. The writer discusses Livingston's thesis that education is not at all an accurate predictor of one's potential for managerial achievement. Traits such as empathy and an inherent ability to solve problems are cited as the "real" characteristics needed in order to become a top administrator. No Bibliography.