Evaluating The Implementation Of A Strategic Plan
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13 pages in length. With the Dell Corporation as focal point of this paper, the writer will embark upon a journey of exploration into the strategic plan of Total Quality Management (TQM) as a means by which to improve upon the company's already winning approach to management/employee issues. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLCEvalS.rtf

Example Memorandum: Employee Layoff
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5 pages in length. This paper is a model for an inhouse memorandum, not intended for distribution to employees. It concerns the owner of a small printing company that has been operating for ten years who has to lay off one employee. Using ethical criteria we see how an employer would judge who to lay off and why.
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Examples of Letter Writing
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This 5 page paper provides two basic examples of letter writing. These examples demonstrate the different approaches to outlining directions for specific scenarios, first when addressing the letter to a friend and then as an interoffice memo. This paper also provides an example of how an individual might apply ethics to the facilitation of a business meeting.
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Expanded Business Plan for Sweetwater Sweets
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A 20 page business plan that builds and expands on the 10-page version with additional information. Sweetwater Sweets is a confectioner establishment that has been in business for 26 years. Its present owners have maintained the business in a manner consistent with sound and standard practices but have reached retirement age and wish to dispose of the store. It carries a reputation of being dependable, reliable and offering midrange candies that are midway on a continuum between luxury designer chocolates and packaged mass-produced goods. This plan takes Sweetwater Sweets through its next generation of existence. The new owners envision expansion of the current location, operating kiosks in other local malls in the holiday season, targeting corporate clients and taking advantage of the opportunities offered by e-commerce. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSbizCandy20.wps

Feasibility Study / Boston Business
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A 12 page 'how-to' on preparing a feasibility for a restaurant in Boston. The author looks at special conditions in Boston, including growth plans and projects, but also considers demographics, business relationships, funding, advertising and business regulations. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Cnboston.wps

Feasibility Study: Autos for Long Distance Driving
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A 6 page paper evaluating the 2002 Toyota Corolla Sedan CE, 2002 Honda Civic Sedan DX and 2002 Dodge Neon Sedan for the performance they can be expected to give in long-distance driving away from cities except perhaps for passing through them. The paper evaluates the cars in terms of comfort, safety and reliability, and also as alternatives to either flying, travel by train or travel by bus. It recommends that the business fleet be comprised of Hondas, using slight fuel efficiency advantage as a “tiebreaker” between the two. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSfeasStAuto.rtf

Five-Year Marketing Plan: Home Depot Inc.
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This 16 page paper presents a marketing plan for the named company. Home Depot Inc. is the largest home improvement chain in the world and the second largest retailer (after Wal-Mart) in the United States. The company has historically offered a vast array of home and garden improvement products at the lowest cost possible with the best customer service. In recent years, its customer service has declined dramatically. This paper presents a market analysis that includes a company profile, industry analysis, analysis of the competition, a SWOT analysis of the company, mission, financial and nonfinancial goals, target markets, customer analysis, expanded services, marketing mix (4Ps), selected financial data, and a marketing plan with five-year financial projections and the five-year implementation plan. 3 Tables are included. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PGhmdpo.rtf

Flexible Office Hours Proposal - Diablo Drilling Corporation
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Flexible Office Hours Proposal - Diablo Drilling Corporation: A 10 page paper that presents a proposal suggesting the implementation of a flexible work schedule for the employees of the main business office of a small drilling contracting company. Also discussed are the various ways that this option could benefit both employer and employee. The purpose of the plan, which is to reduce the amount of productive work time lost by initiating the option of more flexible work hours, is thoroughly explained as it applies to a small office with a total of four participating employees. Also included are technical and management plans, organization qualifications, cost analysis and recommendations. Bibliography lists 5 sources. LCDiablo.doc
Filename: LCDiablo.doc

Formal Plan / Business Writing
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A 4 page formal plan based upon a true study designed by a NASA-related agency to determine what type of fish would be best suited for experiments in spaceflight. No Bibliography. Excellent model for those studying business-writing courses.
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Funeral Home Business Plan
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A 10 page business plan for a funeral home. This plan is necessarily different than many in its demographics analysis and emphasis on 'repeat business.' Instead, it focuses on viewing the survivors, rather than the deceased, as the customer, and on providing the highest quality service available. Funeral services is rife with corruption, and the focus of this New Jersey funeral home is that of integrity in all that they do. An appendix contains a 6-month cash flow analysis. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BizFunrl.doc

Getting Past Writer's Block
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A 10 page essay on writer's block. Written largely as a narrative, this paper gives examples of things that can cause a writer to 'get stuck,' and what they can do to get their 'creative juices' flowing once again. A number of insightful techniques are explained. Bibliography lists 6 supporting sources.
Filename: Writblok.rtf

Got Milk Money? - An Indo-Iowa Dairy Business & Financial Proposal
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A 5 page paper that presents a hypothetical business and financial proposal plan designed to aid an Iowa-based milk processing equipment company and an Indonesia-based farmers cooperative in the joint project of equipping a new dairy operation in Indonesia. Included is a brief discussion of Indonesia's present economic situation as well as the steps an American corporation might take in planning and executing this joint international project. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: LCDairy.doc