Activity Based Systems: Their Effective Use in Costing Exercizes
[ send me this paper ]
This 6 page paper looks at what an activity based system is, the way it may be used along with its advantages and disadvantages. The paper then ends with a case study of a successful company which has used this to system to change from a loss making company into a profitable and thriving organisation. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEactbas.wps

AcuScan Case Study
[ send me this paper ]
A 7 page paper that analyses this case study, which was supplied by the student. The case involves a company's need to increase revenues. Analyses include: assumptions of key players, their arguments and evaluation of those arguments, and conclusions including recommendations. The last page is an executive summary. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGacuscn.rtf

Addressing Operations Problems at Riordan Manufacturing
[ send me this paper ]
A 3 page paper discussing possible solutions to identified problems in Riordan's processes. The paper recommends upgrading information systems to accommodate improvements in receiving, inventory management and supply chain management. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSopsMgRior2.rtf

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Building Learning Organization
[ send me this paper ]
A 20 page paper. The first part of the paper identifies and discusses the five disciplines of the learning organization as described by Peter Senge. The second part of the paper discusses the strengths, weaknesses, advantages and disadvantages of attempting to build a learning organization. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: PGlrnor2.rtf

Advantages of Multibusiness Corporations
[ send me this paper ]
The structure of a business can be the single most important aspect of whether or not it weathers the economic storms of the modern world. The consumer may not know the nature of the structure; whether it is a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a corporation or a limited liability company - but it may make a significant difference to the amount of taxes that are paid, how the employee is able to share in the profit, the response that can be made to a lawsuit and how it is bought and, or, sold. This 5 page paper first describes the alternative structures, then explores the advantages in a multibusiness corporation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTadcorp.wps

Airline Strategy: A Comparison of Southwest, Delta, United, and American Airlines
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page discussion of the factors influencing airline success and failure. Identifies Southwest as standing head and shoulders above its competitors in term of market share. Notes that this success revolves around Southwest’s emphasis on being a short-haul company; one that doesn’t pretend to offer many of the amenities of the industry icons like Delta, United and American Airlines. Its emphasis is getting from point A to point B in as expedient and efficient manner as possible. The author asserts that while the other airlines wouldn’t benefit as much from changing their route structure they would benefit from a greater concentration on efficiency and less on customer amenities. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPairlin.rtf

Airplane Crash: A Case Study and Analysis
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper provides a case study regarding the aerospace industry and the use of quantitative analysis. FTA as a mode of analysis is explained in depth. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA433FTA.rtf