Applying Sales Management Principles: Gateway Inc.
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An 11 page paper. This essay presents a sales plan for Gateway, Inc., which is the #2 direct marketer of personal computers. Topics include: description of Gateway, Inc, including their vision and philosophy; selected fiscal data; marketing mix (4Cs); competition; fiscal comparison with primary competitor; competitive environment; goals; marketing strategies; sales plan monitoring and controlling; summary and conclusions. 2 tables are included. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGgate.doc

ARAMARK - Time And Attendance Project
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This 15 page paper focuses on decision making within an action research project from the consultant's perspective. The company used is ARAMARK and the outcome of the project is to implement a more effective time and attendance system that will, among other things, eliminate overstaffing and understaffing, automatically calculate payroll, allow employees to access their own information and to reduce labor costs by at least $1 million per year. Sections in this essay include: action plan, executive summary, problem statement, which includes a brief overview of the company, identification of the problem, including alternative solutions, first client meeting, discovery and dialog, second client meeting, including the savings associated with the recommended solution, and final reflection. 1 Table is included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGaramrk.rtf

Ascot House: Expansion in the EU
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A 10 page paper which examines the possibility of the retail clothing store, Ascot House located in the country of Malta, opening another store in Florence, Italy. Italy is a member of the EU, and at present Malta is on the board for becoming a member. Financial perspectives, retail business in the EU, and an examination of Florence as a location are all discussed. Charts are included as well. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAascot.wps

Association Memo
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2 pages in length. The writer has been enlisted by residents of a condo complex to oversee all future association meetings, as they have reached an unacceptable level of anger and harassment, with nothing ever getting accomplished. Before the writer can address the problem, however, she prepares a memorandum for all residents outlining the way all future meetings will be organized. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Associat.wps

B.F. Goodrich-Rabobank Interest Rate Swap
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A 5 page overview of the interest rate swap which occurred between B.F. Goodrich and Rabobank, a European financial institute. Provides financial details of the arrangement between 1979 and 1982. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: PPintere.wps

BANK OF THE WEST AND SWOT ANALYSIS
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This 3-page paper provides a SWOT analysis for Bank of the West. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTbanwes.rtf

Best Bikes Strategy For Year 5
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This 12 page paper looks at a case provided form Mikes Bikes program and considers what strategies should be followed in year five. The paper argues for a hybrid strategy of price and differentiation as well as increasing sales through growth or a potential acquisition. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEbestbikes2.rtf

BIRTH CONTROL AND BREAST CANCER: SAMPLE RESEARCH
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This 6-page paper studies sampling and survey design and attempts to put this to the test by developing a special survey and sample to determine the connection between breast cancer and birth control. Included is a sample questionnaire. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTbrecan.rtf

Boeing 787 Dreamliner - Project Risks
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This 8 page paper is a follow-up to PG787boe.rtf but not a continuation, both stand on their own merit. In this paper, the writer emphasizes project risks associated with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner project. Milestones as published at this time are identified. A number of risks that are associated with the project are identified. The writer then addresses the risk of communication errors and discusses mitigation strategies. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PG787rs.rtf