Essays

The Research Project is a separate project for each student, in which the student researches a topic on the web and produces a report based on their research.

1. What are the three most important goals of schools (what schools are expected to do)? 2. What is the most important aim of schools (what schools should be for)? Are the goals of schools consistent with this aim? Why or why not? 3. Do our schools presently meet the goals and aims you have … Read more

1. Go to the following website; http://geert-hofstede.com/dimensions.html and understand the cultural dimensions Hofstede identified. Read and understand these dimensions. 2. Once you have understood the dimensions then go the following web- page http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html Choose two countries which are culturally different. Understand the cultural dimensions for each country as shown in the website. (I suggest UAE … Read more

One of the tools we read about this week was “Rating Schemes”. This is a major tool for qualitative assessments of risk. Virtually every project will use qualitative assessments to help gather data on project risks. I would like you to do two things: 1.What do the following terms mean to you (as a single … Read more

What are the the advances in information technology that resulted in new ethical issues necessitating the of the Do Not Call Act,2003 and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act,1991.

Operations Management and Productivity Part 1: Case Analysis In its 30 years of existence, Hard Rock has grown from a modest London pub to a global power managing 110 cafes, three hotels, casinos, live music venues, a rock museum, and a huge annual Rockfest concert. This puts Hard Rock firmly in the service industry–a sector … Read more

Assume that you are a business owner or business professional, in a company and industry of your choice, responsible for creating and executing the company’s strategic plan. Write a four to four page paper in which you: 1.Develop an argument supporting the importance of a strategic plan for the success of the defined business. 2.Create … Read more

Discuss the role of budgets and resource allocation in successfully implementing and executing strategy. As a current issue, how does environmental sustainability relate to implementing and executing strategy? Why does a company’s budget need to be closely linked to the needs of good strategy execution? Explain and elaborate. Weekly written assignments have a minimum requirement … Read more

1. Perform a strategic analysis to answer either: a. What does the structure of the pharmaceutical industry look like (Porter’s five forces)? Is it an attractive industry? b. Looking at Merck’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) what options does Merck have to gain and sustain a competitive advantage in the pharmaceutical industry? 2. Analyze … Read more

Business Letters 1: Write a letter to The Bellagio in Las Vegas to make a direct request for information: your company wants to schedule a training weekend in two months for 50 people. You inquire about accommodations, rates, availability, dining, entertainment, etc. 2 : As the Hospitality Manager at The Bellagio, Write a reply to … Read more