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Management Economics and 3 Important Concepts

In seven pages this paper discusses the connection between productivity, unemployment, and inflation; comparative and competitive ...

Organizational Multiculturalism

In eight pages this paper examines workplace multiculturalism in a consideration of competitive advantage, organization, and marke...

Competitive Advantage and its Causes

In six pages this paper discusses Kay, Prahalad, Hamel, Stalk, and Porter in this examination of competitive advantage, resources,...

America Online, Dell Computer, and Competitive Advantage

In five pages these two industry giants are discussed in terms of the investment potential and competitive advantage each represen...

Origins of Ford Motor Co. and its Current Strategic Development

in existence. Founded in the 16th of June 1903 with the grand total of $28,000 the corporation papers were filed in Michigan by He...

Cost Saving Measure and Developmental Assistance Offered by Value Chains

In ten pages this paper discusses supply chain cost saving and competitive advantage development through value change with PVCs an...

Internet and HRM

In five pages this paper examines the impact of globalization upon human resource management and how competitive advantage can be ...

Bolivia and Cell Phone Marketing

In sixteen pages this paper examines how to market cellular telephones in a region like Bolivia that does not even have complete s...

Competitive Advantage and the Impact of Total Quality Management

In five pages this paper examines how organizational competitive advantage can be achieved through TQM. Four sources are cited in...

Small Retailers and Superstores Competition

In five pages small retailers and their problems with competing with Superstores are assessed along with a competitive strategy pr...

Positive and Negative Aspects of Pharmaceutical Industry Acquisitions and Mergers

the sellers market is under pressure both by national governments and US health maintenance organizations (HMOs) to hold minimize ...

Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems

In eight pages this paper features LMTAS in a consideration of how competitive advantage is maintained. Fourteen sources are cite...

Advanced Micro Devices

This 12 page paper provides an overview of the CPU manufacturing industry and current strategies being utilized by AMD, Advanced ...

Analyzing the Works of Michael Porter

Hence, Porter makes a good point in that it is true that even with a superior management paradigm, profitability becomes illusive....

Strategy as Defined by Michael E. Porter

same activities but doing them differently (Porter, 1996). Porter asserts that strategy is the only thing that will help a compan...

Flexible Firms and Lean Firms

not have to wait (Eagles, 2000). This is a simple example of a lean operation. Dell may also be seen as an example, with the way t...

Global Strategy of Whirlpool

with different brands emphasised in each market, such as the World washing machine in Asia and the formation of a strategic allian...

BMW Mini Cooper Division Strategy

where it is the sports utility vehicles that are increasing in sales, the revamping and re-launch of a small car was the result of...

Essays on Computer Management

in it (especially on the Internet). The problem is, however, that "privacy" is one of those concepts that is difficult to ...

Examination of Dell Computer Systems

In nineteen pages Dell is discussed in terms of background and competitive advantages in an assessment of the company's informatio...

Marriott International's Competitive Advantage and Strategy

In fourteen pages this paper discusses Marriott International's strategies to maintain its competitive advantage with PEST and SWO...

Total Quality Management and the Effects of Human Resources Management

middle of the 20th century (actually, following the end of World War II, when statistician William Deming took his "14 Points," in...

Case Study on Northeast Date Resources

not the only indicator, but there have also been new competitors that are starting to the market share and reducing overall demand...

Operations Management and IT, TQM, and JIT Effects

* Manufacturing flexibility is essential (Green and Inman, 2000). * Customers define quality (Green and Inman, 2000). * Team effor...

World Output and Trade Relationship

a certain commodity or service are best served by trading with other countries (Hodge and Nordas, 1998). Furthermore, the higher t...

Competitive Advantage with Regard to McDonald's and Wendy's

allowed the competition (such as Wendys) to come in and take over? Or has McDonalds carved such a strong niche economically, that ...

Student Supplied Case Study on PRODEM FFP Banking Services in Bolivia

in the long term, and with the development of equipment that is much lower costing than that of competitors, for example the $18,0...

Internet Banking and Value

third make use of internet banking services. This can be placed in the sector of remote banking, where when added together with te...

Case Study of the Carl Zeiss Company

have been an attractive choice, not only due to their knowledge, but also their location in a different part of Europe, benefiting...

Operations Management Concepts

cost leader in either the industry, or just the relevant segment of the industry. In each industry or segment only one company may...