Andrew Carnegie
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A 4 page discussion of the accomplishments and societal contributions of Andrew Carnegie, the industrialist and philanthropist of the latter part of the nineteenth century and the beginning of this one. Discusses the practices and beliefs of Carnegie and how his contributions extend into the present day. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPcarneg.wps

Angel Crest Manor: A Call for the Return to the Basics of Long-Term Living Assistance
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A 5 page discussion of the problems being experienced by this long-term care facility for the elderly. Originally based on the provision of the needs of a low-income community, this facility has strayed from its original mission to emphasize appearance over function. Suggests a return to the basics of community health needs. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: PPretir2.wps

Apple and Dell, Supply Chain Management
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This 12 page paper looks at the supply chain of Apple Inc., focusing on the computers and the physical supply chain and compares it with Dell Inc. The paper gives some background to the companies and then looks at the way the supply chain operates upstream and the type of suppliers that are used as well as the management of the downstream supply chain. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEapcomsupply.rtf

Apple Inc. SWOT
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This 9 page essay presents a SWOT analysis of Apple Inc. The essay comments on a strategy that would use Apple's vulnerabilities to gain market share for a new product. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGapl59.rtf

Application Of Strategic Planning Theory – Nike SWOT Analysis
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A 14 page paper that begins with an introduction to the Design School Theory for strategic planning. The SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) is then explained and discussed. The next part of the paper is a SWOT analysis of Nike Corporation. The paper concludes with comments and other ideas regarding the analysis phase of strategic planning. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: PGswotnk.rtf

APPLYING SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES IN A KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMY
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This 3-page paper discusses the concept of scientific management principles, and determines whether they can be injected into a knowledge-based business or economy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTscimanage.rtf

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