* Introduction a) The organization discussed in this research paper is Ariba, Inc (an SAP Company). Ariba is a software and information technology services company located in Sunnyvale, California. It was acquired by German software maker SAP AG in 2012. Ariba provides "Spend Management solutions" which help companies "analyze, understand, and manage their corporate spending to achieve cost savings and business process efficiency." Currently, 94 of the Fortune 100 and more than 200,000 other
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Relationships Riitta Katila Stanford University Jeff D. Rosenberger Nomis Solutions Kathleen M. Eisenhardt Stanford University This paper focuses on the tension that firms face between the need for resources from partners and the potentially damaging misappropriation of their own resources by corporate “sharks.” Taking an entrepreneurial lens, we study this tension at tie formation in corporate investment relationships in five U.S. technology-based industries over a 25-year period
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EDUCATION Ph.D. Information Science & Technology, Syracuse University (Sept 2004- Sept 2010) Dissertation Topic: Leadership perceptions and behaviors in self-managing virtual teams (Open Source Software Development Teams). Chair: Dr. Robert Heckman Committee Members: Dr. Kevin Crowston, Dr. Nora Misiolek, Dr. Derrick Cogburn M.B.A. Specializations in Supply Chain Management, and Global Entrepreneurship, Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY. 2001-2003) GPA: 3.8 / 4.0 M.S. Information
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dependent-variables–3. Note: Your professor will provide you with the equation and data necessary for you to complete this assignment. You will find this information attached to Assignment 1 within the course shell. Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you: 1. Compute the elasticities for each independent variable. Note: Write down all of your calculations. 2. Determine the implications for each of the computed elasticities for the business in terms of shortterm and long-term pricing
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dependent-variables–3. Note: Your professor will provide you with the equation and data necessary for you to complete this assignment. You will find this information attached to Assignment 1 within the course shell. Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you: 1. Compute the elasticities for each independent variable. Note: Write down all of your calculations. 2. Determine the implications for each of the computed elasticities for the business in terms of shortterm and long-term pricing
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American InterContinental University MGMT 422-1301A-01: Professor William Becker February 23, 2013 Abstract This paper will discuss Business Class Airlines and the importance of having a good business plan in order to make your business successful. Business Class Airlines The new Triangle Solutions product is named Business Class. We will be an airline company primarily for the business class flyers. The Business Class will be a company that will
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concept of a free market is where prices are structured by the equivalent demand and supply opportunities. Subsequently, as aforementioned, the influence of choice which enshrines to the free market alignment employs preeminent use of discrete entrepreneurial skills which inspires technology advancement. Essentially, in a free market economy, there are three components that include competition, active but limited government, and the self-interest. Competition in the market place provides quality goods
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OL320 Term Paper Present 5 entrepreneurial concept that you have thought about over the course of this semester An entrepreneur is someone who has the control of an enterprise, venture new ideas and accountable for inherent risk and outcome of the product. The five entrepreneurial concept that I have thought over are 1) Franchising * Franchising is using another firm's successful business model. A franchise is an alternative 'chain stores' to distribute goods and avoid investment and
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“PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT” Chris Connell June 10, 2012 ABSTRACT In this paper, I will analyze Marathon’s product processes; I will determine which part of those processes is open to the greatest number of efficiency improvements, and I will explain further. In addition, I will discuss the relationship between the retail price of gasoline and the world demand for crude oil. I will try to discuss how Marathon could keep the price at the pump the same without losing any profits – even
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consider that change is the most important decision of the top level management of different companies; however, it is one of the most taken for granted aspect of management, particularly regarding the issue of lack of involvement. This paper will focus on implementation of change in Procter and Gamble (P&G).
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