«Rising oil prices, a slowing U.S. economy, the war on terror, and increasing concern about global warming have all converged on the international stage and in the mind of the average U.S. consumer in recent years. Calls for energy independence,...» Document abstract
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marketing
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date published
05/05/2008
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SummaryRising oil prices, a slowing U.S. economy, the war on terror, and increasing concern about global warming have all converged on the international stage and in the mind of the average U.S. consumer in recent years. Calls for energy independence, clean energy, and cheaper alternatives to oil have made ethanol an ever-increasingly attractive option. Ethanol is a biofuel created from “a variety of feedstock’s such as cereals, sugarcane, and cellulosic material” (Elobied 1). In the U.S., the fuel is produced almost exclusively from corn, whereas in Brazil it is produced almost exclusively from sugarcane. In this paper, I hope to investigate the effects of these trade barriers on ethanol production in the United States and in Brazil and what would happen if some or all of those barriers were lifted.
«In the 1970’s, the question about the Ford Pinto arose and became a very large issue about whether or not it was safe in a rear end collision. The problem in this case is whether or not Ford conducted business morally and ethically in regards to...» Document abstract
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business strategy
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SummaryIn the 1970’s, the question about the Ford Pinto arose and became a very large issue about whether or not it was safe in a rear end collision. The problem in this case is whether or not Ford conducted business morally and ethically in regards to recalling the Pinto. There are many factors involved in this case but the overall information I retrieved from the article implicitly proves that Ford new about some potential problems and chose to ignore them until someone pointed them out to the authorities and to the public. The problem that arises for Ford is the ethical and moral considerations of avoiding the problem until some one found out and the impact it could have on the future of the Ford Motor Company. Personally, I think this is the first black eye that Ford received that made a huge impact on the public. The parties involved are the Ford Motor Company, the NHTSA, the car owners and the writer, the management and the stockholders of Mother Jones magazine. You must also consider the management and stockholders at Ford. The different inspection agencies that tested the Pinto and finally, in a peripheral way, the lawyers who advised Ford not to reveal anything and then their possible involvement in the hearings and lawsuits.
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The average every day investor is likely to follow the trend of investor’s market-wide. Most investors look at what the market is doing and will follow the trend. If everyone is buying a stock and the price is rising, people buy. If...» Document abstract
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Language : english
business strategy
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SummaryInvesting
The average every day investor is likely to follow the trend of investor’s market-wide. Most investors look at what the market is doing and will follow the trend. If everyone is buying a stock and the price is rising, people buy. If everyone is selling a stock and the price is dropping, people will sell. With the onset of the popularity of the Internet and real-time quotes at everyone’s fingertips, investors watch the market and make snap decisions based on what they see the price of a stock is doing. When the couch potato investor sees the price of a stock rising or falling, they will jump on the bandwagon and do the same thing everyone else is doing. Even the more seasoned investor is more likely to follow the trend of the market in making decisions about buying or selling. They will do the research and watch the price of the stock and buy or sell even though the price might be overvalued or undervalued. I think this might be because they are riding the wave of all the novice investor’s and are hoping they are smart enough to jump off the bandwagon before it crashes. Unfortunately, this does not always work, as evidenced by the recent decline in most tech stocks and the enormous amounts of money lost by investing in them. This herd mentality or follow the leader mentality has bred a type of investing that, although not extremely popular, can be very profitable. This type of investing is called Contrarian Investing.
Key Words- Contrarians, buying, selling, stocks, stock-markets, Short Sale Position and Put-call ratio
The average every day investor is likely to follow the trend of investor’s market-wide. Most investors look at what the market is doing and will follow the trend. If everyone is buying a stock and the price is rising, people buy. If everyone is selling a stock and the price is dropping, people will sell. With the onset of the popularity of the Internet and real-time quotes at everyone’s fingertips, investors watch the market and make snap decisions based on what they see the price of a stock is doing. When the couch potato investor sees the price of a stock rising or falling, they will jump on the bandwagon and do the same thing everyone else is doing. Even the more seasoned investor is more likely to follow the trend of the market in making decisions about buying or selling. They will do the research and watch the price of the stock and buy or sell even though the price might be overvalued or undervalued. I think this might be because they are riding the wave of all the novice investor’s and are hoping they are smart enough to jump off the bandwagon before it crashes. Unfortunately, this does not always work, as evidenced by the recent decline in most tech stocks and the enormous amounts of money lost by investing in them. This herd mentality or follow the leader mentality has bred a type of investing that, although not extremely popular, can be very profitable. This type of investing is called Contrarian Investing.
Key Words- Contrarians, buying, selling, stocks, stock-markets, Short Sale Position and Put-call ratio
«The mistakes that leaders make in the context of strategy implementation are often the result of a narcissistic behavior which denies the participation of subordinates in the strategic decision making. Narcissistic leadership refuses updating...» Document abstract
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management
case study
date published
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SummaryThe mistakes that leaders make in the context of strategy implementation are often the result of a narcissistic behavior which denies the participation of subordinates in the strategic decision making. Narcissistic leadership refuses updating obsolete organizational knowledge, participating to team schemes and active listening, resulting in a lack of confidence from organizational members towards top management. This paper identifies narcissist leadership as a major reason of failure in strategy implementation impacting profoundly the organizational welfare.
«This practicum field project is the result of an interview conducted with the Group Strategic Analyst of ING Group, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.* The goal of this project is to compare the views of a prominent executive with the theoretical approach...» Document abstract
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Language : english
management
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date published
01/05/2008
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SummaryThis practicum field project is the result of an interview conducted with the Group Strategic Analyst of ING Group, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.* The goal of this project is to compare the views of a prominent executive with the theoretical approach provided by famous scholars about employee commitment. So, the goal is to compare theory to business reality.
The above individual possesses profound academic background and diverse working experience. He possesses the managerial position of Group Strategic Analyst for the last ten years and he has contributed significantly to ING Group.
The above individual possesses profound academic background and diverse working experience. He possesses the managerial position of Group Strategic Analyst for the last ten years and he has contributed significantly to ING Group.
«This practicum field project is the result of an interview conducted with the Investor Relations & Strategic Development Director of Citigroup in Athens, Greece.* The goal of this project is to compare the views of a prominent executive with the...» Document abstract
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Language : english
management
case study
date published
30/04/2008
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SummaryThis practicum field project is the result of an interview conducted with the Investor Relations & Strategic Development Director of Citigroup in Athens, Greece.* The goal of this project is to compare the views of a prominent executive with the theoretical approach provided by famous scholars about the roles of a manager. So, the goal of this project is to compare theory to business reality.The above individual possesses profound academic background and diverse working experience. He is in managerial positions for the last eight years and he has contributed drastically to all the organizations he has been engaged in the course of his successful professional career.
«This practicum field project is the result of an interview conducted with the VP Corporate Communications in Alcatel-Lucent, Paris, France.* The goal of this project is to compare the views of a successful executive with the theoretical approach...» Document abstract
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Language : english
management
case study
date published
29/04/2008
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SummaryThis practicum field project is the result of an interview conducted with the VP Corporate Communications in Alcatel-Lucent, Paris, France.* The goal of this project is to compare the views of a successful executive with the theoretical approach provided by several scholars about the characteristics of leadership. In other words, my goal is to compare theory with business reality. The above individual possesses profound academic background and diverse working experience. She is in managerial positions for the last five years and she has contributed significantly to all the organizations she has been engaged in the course of her professional career. In relation to my questions, in most of the cases she meets the theoretical approach of the topic as presented in this project. However, there are slight differentiations in particular aspects of the topic. Hence, after each theoretical approach I present my conclusions and critical analysis on what has been discussed with the above executive.
«This project investigates the importance of forecasting in a travel agency. Operating in an industry, which is heavily subject to seasonality and trend features, travel agency should be able to identify appropriate forecasting techniques to improve...» Document abstract
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Language : english
business strategy
research papers
date published
28/04/2008
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SummaryThis project investigates the importance of forecasting in a travel agency. Operating in an industry, which is heavily subject to seasonality and trend features, travel agency should be able to identify appropriate forecasting techniques to improve its current practices and to add value to its business conduct. In section 1, I briefly describe the travel agency by identifying its core services, operational markets, core competencies, core processes and stakeholders. In section 2, I explain the forecasting needs of the agency and its current practices in order to be able to criticize the effectiveness of these practices according to Operations Management theory, in section 3. In section 4, I identify areas for improvements and suggest possible actions. Based on the suggested improvements, a specific implementation plan including timetable and cost estimation is created, in section 5. In section 6, the paper highlights the benefits of implementing the proposed improvements, while References complete this project.
«Opening any type of business is a challenging and monumental task that requires dedication and perseverance. Starting a flower shop brings its own unique set of challenges to the fore. No matter what type of business you are opening, careful...» Document abstract
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Language : english
business strategy
presentation
date published
28/04/2008
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SummaryOpening any type of business is a challenging and monumental task that requires dedication and perseverance. Starting a flower shop brings its own unique set of challenges to the fore. No matter what type of business you are opening, careful planning is essential to your success.
When to Plan
Planning starts at the beginning, before you take the first steps to opening your business. If you do not create detailed plans to address at least the major areas of concern when opening a business, you may be destined to fail.
What to Plan
Opening a flower shop involves securing financing, choosing a location, determining what products and services you are going to offer, how your product will be delivered to the public, how you will advertise the business and much more.
When to Plan
Planning starts at the beginning, before you take the first steps to opening your business. If you do not create detailed plans to address at least the major areas of concern when opening a business, you may be destined to fail.
What to Plan
Opening a flower shop involves securing financing, choosing a location, determining what products and services you are going to offer, how your product will be delivered to the public, how you will advertise the business and much more.
«When you initially open a shop one of the hardest tasks is building a customer base and keeping those customers. If you are lucky enough to open in an exclusive area with heavy walk-in traffic, then you don’t have to rush to build up your customers....» Document abstract
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Language : english
business strategy
case study
date published
25/04/2008
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SummaryWhen you initially open a shop one of the hardest tasks is building a customer base and keeping those customers. If you are lucky enough to open in an exclusive area with heavy walk-in traffic, then you don’t have to rush to build up your customers. However, if you off the beaten path and need business, you are going to have to create a plan to draw customers to your store, your website or at least to call in orders. Hopefully, you already planned your marketing strategy when you laid out your business plan. If not, here is an idea to help you along the way.
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