Applying the Premises of "The Fifth Discipline"
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A 12 page paper discussing historic developments at four companies in terms of Peter Senge's "The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization." Senge's observations of the learning organization have never been more relevant to the successful business as they are today. Business was undergoing immense changes at the time his book was published, but the continued emergence of the world market and other factors have created an environment that is more competitive than ever before. It is the learning organization that will continue to thrive while others content themselves with mere survival. The paper discusses development of the Ford Mustang, the Chrysler minivan, Toyota's Lexus division and BMW's strong customer loyalty. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KS5thDisc.wps

Architecture Firm - Organizational Culture
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A 3 page paper that describes specific aspects of the organizational culture of a hypothetical architecture company. The aspects discussed include communication, management and the use of technology. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGardor.rtf

Arranging a Music Festival
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This 14 page paper is a plan for the set up of a music festival. The paper includes the determination of the project structure, a Gantt chart, a financial projections, the discussion of the team structure for setting up and running the project and then the consideration of how results could be measures. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEprojgreen.rtf

Article Review (Reviewing the Organization)
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This 4 page paper reviews an article submitted by a student entitled "Reviewing the Organization" by Henry Mintzberg and Ludo Van Der Heyden. The article is summarized and critiqued. The main idea is duly noted. No bibliography.
Filename: SA423rto.rtf

Asian Ceramic Capacitor Supply Chain
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A 22 page paper discussing the vagaries that have occurred in the capacitor industry over the past several years, focusing on that between late 2000 and mid-2001. Supply, demand and prices of ceramic capacitors all have fluctuated wildly as purchasers double-ordered and then subsequently cancelled shipments. The paper examines the capacitor industry as it relates to the Asian Pacific and dramatically increasing prices for the raw materials needed to product non-ceramic capacitors. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
Filename: KSsupChCap.wps

Autocratic Leadership Verses Democratic Leadership in the Unionized Workplace
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A 6 page discussion of different management styles. While the autocratic leadership style is not without its critics, many contend that it is necessitated by the need for detailed orders and instructions in the unionized situation. This style is compared with the democratic style of leadership as well as with other styles of leadership which encourage employee participation and motivation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPunions.rtf

Automotive Industry Supply Chain Management :
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This 8 page paper discusses the effect of globalization on supply chain management in the automotive industry. Globalization has had a significant impact on supply chains leading to mergers, alliances and other forms of cooperative efforts. This essay discusses some of the many changes that have taken place. 4 illustrations included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGspcaut.rtf

Automotive Supplier Bid Process
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A 10 page paper that discuses the tier supplier system in the automotive industry. Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 suppliers – what does it all mean? This paper provides a comprehensive explanation of what these tiers mean and how they are used, as well as how a company might move up to a higher level tier. Specific examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGautspl.rtf