Bachelor of Commerce Best Business Research Papers | September 2008 | Volume 1 Faculty of Business University of Victoria, BSS Office, Room 283 PO Box 1700 STN CSC Victoria BC V8W 2Y2 Canada Phone (250) 472-4728 Fax (250) 721-7066 | www.business.uvic.ca Seeing new horizons. September 2008 | Volume 1 Bachelor of Commerce Best Business Research Papers Bachelor of Commerce Best Business Research Papers Volume 1, September 2008 Table of Contents NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Anthony
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Phillip Neighbarger I have learned to do a few more functions on Micro soft applications that I was not aware of. I especially enjoyed doing the research paper. I found that part of last week to be the high point of my studies. As a result of what I have learned, I will be able to understand the competitive forces model and how it affects small business. I also better understand how the financial industry failed the American people, and where Congress and the Senate went wrong. Beth Ann Niksch I have
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Theodore Roethke was raised by middle class, immigrant parents who valued the idea of work, and manual labor. Though Roethke was brought up with the idea that manual labor was the key to success, he valued education, literature, and the skill of writing as the true, key to success. Roethke acquired this skill of writing during his Highschool career and later came to the conclusions that teaching, and writing was the career path that would suit him best. The memorable events that occurred throughout
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information assets. • • • • • • • • • • databases and data files system documentation user manuals training material operational or support procedures continuity plans and fallback arrangements back-up media on-line magnetic media off-line magnetic media paper Services • • computing and communications services (owned by MIS) heating, lighting and power (owned by Manager or Building Services Manager) 1 17/01/03 First•Base Technologies Town Hall Chambers High Street Shoreham-by-Sea West Sussex
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The question of whether a business should diversify or not sounds fairly simple. Businesses are always looking for ways to reduce risk in the marketplace as well as ways to improve performance and diversification is often a way to achieve those goals (“Business Diversification,” n.d.). Upon further examination though, the question is more complicated and could have a tremendous impact on whether a business succeeds or fails (Heller, R. 2006). This paper examines two companies that implemented
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Syllabus Cambridge International A & AS Level Business Studies Syllabus code 9707 For examination in June and November 2013 Contents Cambridge International A & AS Level Business Studies Syllabus code 9707 1. Introduction ..................................................................................... 2 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Why choose Cambridge? Why choose Cambridge International A & AS Level Business Studies? Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) How can I find out
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Marketing Excellence—American Express Jeff Rock Abstract The paper discusses the expansion of American Express into new market segments. The positioning and timing of this gives the business distinct advantages over competitors. The core business is as strong as ever and continues to deliver value to consumers and profitability to the company. The brand is well placed and will likely increase in value with the addition of under an unserved market segments. Marketing Excellence—American
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Another important factor is which techniques and methods are used to analyze company’s environment and how the strategy is formulated and implemented. In this paper we analyze a popular method for strategic planning which has been mostly used for product portfolio planning and strategic planning on an abstract level, as stated in a research paper by Houben, Lenie, & Vanhoof, (1999). We will focus our interest in the software industry and base our research on the case study of the Austrian software industry
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Paradigm Shifts in Entrepreneurial Leadership Barbara Gilley Professor Daniel Frost BUS508013VA016-1116-00: Strayer University July 17, 2011 CONTINUAL PARADIGM SHIFTS IN ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP Pg.2 ABSTRACT This paper will focus on Creating a hybrid theory/philosophy which combines the common elements found in the thinking of Case, Kouzes, and Drucker, including the new definition of entrepreneurial leadership presented in Understanding Entrepreneurial Leadership
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when you are dealing with larger companies. Smaller companies tend to have better communication. I have been in business with both small and large businesses, so I have had the pleasure of experiencing both sides. This paper will discuss the communication breakdown between the boss and the subordinates’ in both large and small businesses. Problem: Most workers in the business world have to multi-task, in order to function at their job. Many times, when workers multi-task they tend to forget
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