-
Human Rights Abuses Campbell Soup
1,756 words... leges and universities and one member independent state college fund. These awards mark the AT&T Foundation's second consecutive year of support through this program, with a total of $ 494, 000 in contributions now reaching 48 colleges in 11 states. According to the BSR Education Fund's Global Business Responsibility Resource Center, research shows that a company's role in its community is a factor in increasing profitability, promoting company image, reducing costs and elevating employee mo...
Free research essays on topics related to: human rights abuses, child labor, social responsibility, campbell soup, profit organizations -
Long Term Debt Earnings Per Share
1,151 words... capital, earnings is defined as net income adjusted to reflect the impact of the elimination of the amortization of intangibles for all years and excluding the after-tax effect of incremental expenses to explore the possible sale of the Corporation in 2002, the after-tax effect of the business realignment initiatives in 2002 and 2001, the after-tax gains on the sale of the Luden's throat drops business in 2001, the sale of corporate aircraft in 2000, and the sale of the pasta business in 199...
Free research essays on topics related to: earnings per share, long term goals, long term debt, eleven percent, supply chain -
Managing Foreign Currency Risk In Business
1,682 words... of inter subsidiary accounts receivable Invoice exports in local currency and imports in foreign currency It should be kept in mind though, that if a devaluation of the dollar is unlikely, such hedging methods are inefficient and costly, but if a devaluation is expected then the cost of using those techniques the cost of hedging rises to reflect the anticipated devaluation. Alternatives, such as pricing decisions, currency collars, risk sharing, or options, are not useful since Universal Cir...
Free research essays on topics related to: cash flows, foreign currency, foreign investment, order to protect, foreign exchange -
Corporate Culture Resource Management
880 wordsXerox is one of the largest companies in the document processing products and services industry. Xerox held a virtual monopoly in the plain-paper copier market until the Federal Trade Commission intervened. In 1975 Xerox was forced to forfeit patent protection and had to license to competitors. Xerox's markets share dipped from 80 % in 1976 to 13 % in 1982. In order to become more competitive, Xerox began to use benchmarking, Leadership through Quality and employee involvement initiatives. These...
Free research essays on topics related to: market share, amp 61607, corporate culture, business process, resource management -
Target Corporation Contributing To Society
717 wordsTarget Corporation - Contributing to Society Target Corporation is a sixth-largest merchandise retailer in the United States known not only for its sales but also for its numerous contributions to the community. The company is one of the most philanthropic companies in the U. S. Take Charge of Education program is one of such initiatives. This initiative has raised over $ 183 million for schools since 1997. Recently Target has donated $ 2, 000 to the College of Business and Economic Center for C...
Free research essays on topics related to: target, n d, business school, march 2001, target corporation -
Case Analysis Pizza Hut A Customer Loyalty Program
1,212 wordsCase Analysis: Pizza Hut - A Customer Loyalty Program List of Facts In 1958 the Carney brothers opened their first Pizza Hut restaurant. The company was so successful that by 1977 it had more than 3, 200 restaurants. Further it was acquired by PepsiCo. The quantity of restaurants increased to 12, 300 and Pizza hut became the worlds largest pizza restaurant chain. In 1986 Pizza Hut implemented the delivery service in order to improve customer service initiatives. Simultaneously, the company consi...
Free research essays on topics related to: loyal customers, customer loyalty, pizza hut, customer satisfaction, customer service -
Climate Change And Global Warming Part 1
1,817 wordsClimate Change and Global Warming (1) The problem of Global warming is considered to be one of the most troubling issues of the contemporary era. It has been noticed that the average air temperature in different parts of the world is being on the constant rise, ever since the humanity's existence began to depend more and more on exploitation of fossil fuels. While in 1870 the carbon fuel emissions in the air were almost non-existent, in 2000 their amount has reached 6 billion tons. Many scientis...
Free research essays on topics related to: carbon dioxide, effects of global warming, fossil fuels, amounts of carbon, problem of global warming -
Strong National Government Social And Economic
968 wordsThe Case for a Vital and Strong National Government Taking the Initiative in Order to Achieve Social and Economic Justice Social and economic justice is the necessary prerequisite of our future. What are the main characteristics of a social government? What is social justice? What is the social policy of our government? What is economic justice? Finally, what initiative might the federal government be taking now to achieve social and economic justice? Henry Steele Commager in his article Tocquev...
Free research essays on topics related to: strong national government, economic justice, social justice, social and economic, federal government -
Taking Into Account Products And Services
1,378 wordsMotorola Motorola Corporation: Overview Motorola first appeared in the market under the name Galvin Manufacturing Corporation in 1928. The present name, Motorola, was adopted in 1947, although the trademark Motorola had been already used in the 1930 -ies (Motorola Website, 2007). The companys founders were Paul Galvin and Joe Galvin. From the very beginning the company was aimed to manufacture car radios, however, soon enough the company started its operation in a wider market, and began manufac...
Free research essays on topics related to: taking into account, billion usd, products and services, order to increase, domestic markets -
U K Public Services
1,332 wordsEconomic Policy In recent times, the U. K. government has outlined its vision for choice in healthcare in the United Kingdom, as well as the changes required to achieve it. It was claimed that enabling effective choice for patients could be promoted as a means of improving the public services. The present paper examines the effective choice for patients and comments on how effective choice for patients can be promoted within the UKs National Health Service and whether this will result in improve...
Free research essays on topics related to: health care, u k, national health, public services, tobacco sales -
Challenges Of Green Wal Mart
1,197 wordsChallenges of Green Wal-Mart The recent environmental initiative, on the part of Wal-Marts top management, which pledged by the year 2013 to make the network of Companys stores to be 20 % more energy efficient, have come under a lot of criticism from economists and politicians, who refer to this initiative as being nothing but a publicity stunt, which is meant to improve Wal-Marts reputation as one of the most destructive commercial enterprises, American history has ever known. Only very naive p...
Free research essays on topics related to: wal marts, organic food, million metric, environmentally friendly, metric tons -
Learning From Past Management Part 2
1,631 words... More likely, employees feel uncertain about what is most important. By working with employees to set specific and measurable goals, managers can clarify their expectations for employees. To be motivators, rewards must be aligned with the things that employees value. The rewards that employees want can be determined simply by asking them. Some employees value monetary rewards above everything else, whereas others value scheduling flexibility, the opportunity to work on special projects, train...
Free research essays on topics related to: human resources, important part, strategic human resource, intrinsic rewards, human resource management -
Health Care Professionals University Of Pennsylvania
1,705 wordsBachelor in Nursing Sciences During the past few years, nursing leadership skills have changed dramatically. Covering the schedule and ensuring orientation for new employees are not adequate skills for nursing leaders to measure up in today's health care industry. Today's nursing leaders are faced with such problems as justifying staff member and equipment expenditures, predicting staffing levels and hours per patient day, calculating the number of full-time equivalents (FTEs) needed, and predic...
Free research essays on topics related to: end of life, decision making, health care professionals, university of pennsylvania, quality of life -
Diageo Corporate Level Strategy
840 wordsDiageo's Corporate-Level Strategy Diageo is the worlds leading premium drinks business with the most recognized collection of premium spirits, wine and beer brands. It is a global and multinational company trading in 200 markets around the world generating some $ 19 billion in revenue and employing 26, 000 people worldwide. With a turnover of 1 billion and profits in the region of 215 million Diageo Ireland is a major contributor to the Group and to the Irish economy. Surprisingly, however, Diag...
Free research essays on topics related to: corporate, merger, brands, worlds leading, mergers and acquisitions -
Third World Countries One World Government
2,135 wordsAfrica and Latin America in the Political Spectrum of a New World Order In the world of 2002, there are still huge differences between rich and poor, developed and less developed countries. The industrialized countries are still holding the less developed countries down. The developed countries decide coffee-, tea- and sugar-prices, and consequently exercise an indirect control of the African and Latin American countries economy. We also protect ourselves with high import-taxes and low import-qu...
Free research essays on topics related to: developed countries, one world government, countries in africa, latin america, third world countries -
Long Term Care Minimum Wage
1,325 wordsHelping Parents Balance Work and Family Today more than ever, parents need support in their efforts to balance their responsibilities at home and at work. From quality child care and after-school programs to long-term care assistance, the First Lady has supported initiatives that help Americans with the most important of all duties, the care of their families. Mrs. Clinton has worked tirelessly to make child care better, safer, and more affordable for Americas working families and to ensure that...
Free research essays on topics related to: early childhood, minimum wage, foster care, first lady, long term care -
World War Ii Japanese Economy
1,970 wordsDuring the 1980 s, Japan had one of the most profitable and efficient economies in the world. But a recent recession has forced Japan to make changes and pushed them back, out of the realm of being an economic superpower. This leaves just one question; when analyzing Japan s strengths and weakness, is it likely for them to return to the economic status they enjoyed during the 1980 s? The answer is no. Because of Japanese false illusions, increasing national debt and deflation, combined with othe...
Free research essays on topics related to: global economy, defense forces, foreign investment, world war ii, japanese economy -
World War Ii Japanese Economy
2,153 wordsDuring the 1980? s, Japan had one of the most profitable and efficient economies in the world. But a recent recession has forced Japan to make changes and pushed them back, out of the realm of being an economic superpower. This leaves just one question; when analyzing Japan? s strengths and weakness, is it likely for them to return to the economic status they enjoyed during the 1980? s? The answer is no. Because of Japanese false illusions, increasing national debt and deflation, combined with o...
Free research essays on topics related to: defense forces, japan , japanese economy, global economy, world war ii -
Chief Operating Officer Earnings Per Share
1,356 wordsFinancial Statement Analysis Executive Summary Objective: Our goal in composing a financial statement is to construct the most comprehensive, thorough document possible, in order to attract investors and to confirm that we have taken the time to explore as many potential issues for your business as may arise. Summary of findings: Our level of cereal marketing investment early in 1998 was not sufficient in the face of extremely competitive market conditions. This situation hurt our volume perform...
Free research essays on topics related to: earnings per share, operating margin, chief operating officer, convenience foods, investment opportunities -
Chief Operating Officer Earnings Per Share
1,189 wordsObjective: Our goal in composing a financial statement is to construct the most comprehensive, thorough document possible, in order to attract investors and to confirm that we have taken the time to explore as many potential issues for your business as may arise. Summary of findings: Our level of cereal marketing investment early in 1998 was not sufficient in the face of extremely competitive market conditions. This situation hurt our volume performance for much of the year and, combined with ot...
Free research essays on topics related to: operating margin, chief operating officer, latin america, earnings per share, working capital
Customer center
