Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

10 pages in length. The writer discusses Hofstede's five cultural dimensions – Power Distance; Individualism vs. Collectivism; Masculinity vs. Femininity; Uncertainty Avoidance; and Long-Term Orientation – as they relate to a new business venture in Saudi Arabia. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

10 pages. This paper looks at the differing views of American labor by two authors, Taylor E. Dark and Max Green. The differing theses of these men's works focus on the nature of the American political and governmental institutions that influence how organized labor attempts to exert influence on the public making process. Also noted is the way ...

This 5 page report discusses the fundamental concept associated with metaphor of using it as a way of explaining something by describing it as something else. Certain aspects of organizational behavior and organizational management are readily described through the use of a metaphor and are often applicable in virtually all types of work environments. However, such a process requires a certain degree ...

This 3-page paper focuses on how corporate mergers and acquisitions can lead to power struggles, politics and chaos among teams. An explanation of how to deal with this is also included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at different factors negotiating a contract. The paper starts by looking at major influences, including communication barriers, win/win strategies, persuasive messengers and the avoidance of conflict. The paper then looks at the stages of planning, including the assessment of the aspiration level, the BATNA, (best alternative to a negotiated agreement), ...

This 5 page paper looks at the Middle East and considers what the oil market was like prior to the formation of OPEC. The paper considers the different aspects, such as price, supply, power and competition. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

The 21st Century Worker: This 8-page essay examines the vision of the generic 21st century worker/ workforce. In addition to those workers in the federal government are also depicted. There is no doubt that the digital revolution is dramatically powering America’s transition from the Old economy to the New Economy; but has the US ...

An 8 page paper. There are two sections in this paper. The first reports scores the student earned on different self-assessment scales, e.g., conflict approach, preferred power source, leadership style, with strengths and weaknesses identified. The second is a development plan based on the scores. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The Virtual Office – Pros & Cons: This 6-page essay answers two questions relevant to the virtual office. Its feasibility for the future is examined, along with a number of legal and State legislative issues. Although the virtual office will probably not become the traditional work model in the 21st Century, it definitely ...

This 27 page paper looks the different factors that need to be considered when writing a health and safety document for a company. The paper includes examines of different perspectives on morals considering if the legal requirements are sufficient or if businesses should have a moral obligation in addition to the legal foundation. The legal ...

A 5 page paper. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, also known as the American Competitiveness and Corporate Accountability Act of 2002, was passed in response to the many accounting scandals in private sector corporations. There are provisions in this Act that apply to everyone, however. This essay discusses how nonprofits are being affected by the ...

7 pages. Because of the legal problems and many legal battles fought by Microsoft in the past several years, Microsoft has seemingly taken a hit on the chin as far as its public image. In this paper we look at the facts behind the current image Microsoft has with the general public, and how it is going about ...

A 5 page paper. This paper reflects a legal due diligence process for a home health care agency that leads to a recommendation to a venture capitalist company. The paper is basically in outline form identifying the legal aspect of the process and commenting on whether or not the agency has the required documents ...

The Federal Arbitration Act is discussed in this 3 page paper. Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corp is the focus of this paper. How the case changed the meaning of the act is addressed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses how a business owner would set up a franchise of a Pilates studio. Also included are discussions about legal business entities and what considerations the company would consider on a global basis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses how the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), like all other similar acts worldwide, is meant to prevent on-the-job health and safety problems. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A five page paper which looks at several options with regard to the formation of a company in the UK, and the ways that the Human Rights Act and the Data Protection Act will affect relations between employers and the workforce. Bibliography lists 9 sources

In the United Kingdom, the rights and responsibilities of businesses in terms of unfair prejudicial conduct, including orders to regulate corporate conduct or purchase a shareholder's stock, is set forth in the Companies Act of 1985. This 7 page paper examines the role and problems in section 459 of the Act. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 22 page paper that presents a literature review as a project. The topic is small business and more specifically, minority- and women-owned small business enterprises. The essay reports historical challenges, explains the Small Business Jobs Act 2010, and draws conclusions. Includes lots of statistical data and 1 table. Bibliography lists 19 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the role of trademarks in the world of commerce form a legal perspective. These internationally recognised marks can be seen as the lifeblood of a business, facilitating future income streams and ensuring recognition of a product or service. It is for this reason they are protected so fiercely by ...

A 12 page paper. Diversity is a fact of life in today's world. This essay provides data regarding ethnic minorities in the UK and discusses the drivers for workplace diversity, such as legal and social. The Race Relations Act 1976, amended in 2000 and again in 2003 is discusses as is the European Union Race ...

A 4 page paper discussing an uncomfortable employment situation. A director has voiced this complaint apparently only on hearsay, naming the employee that supposedly is acting so unprofessionally without giving any indication that the director has directly spoken to the employee about the matter. Though the director has not acted well herself, she ...

This 5 page paper looks at a case study provided by the student. The issue considered is international pricing and the possibility of a manufacturer setting the amount of profit a retailer will make. The political, social, economic and legal aspects are all considered. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 6-page management paper demonstrates some tasks that are necessary when it comes to opening a restaurant. Under discussion are topics such as legal, marketing, hiring and so on. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9-page paper examines the risks and uncertainties surrounding Med Tunnel -- a fictitous project that would connect Italy and Greece in the same way that the Eurotunnel connects England and France. The paper includes a PEST analysis (relying on the real-life Eurotunnel). Also discussed is the Monte Carlo Simulation as a risk analysis method. ...