Essays Tagged: "revenues"

Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa, medical terminology

ne out of every two women is on some sort of a diet, and this statistic is apparently reflected the revenues of the diet industry, currently a $33 billion a year industry. It should be noted that this ...

(9 pages) 124 0 4.3 Jan/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases

Bombardier Report

rospace, defense, motorized consumer products, and in financial and real estate services. The total revenues increased by 20% from $5.9 billion to $7.1 billion over the last year.To be able to see the ... nel contract has made it difficult for Bombardier to show it's real profitability in this industry. Revenues have increased by 20% since 1994. Bombardier has 28% and 12% of the North American and Euro ...

(11 pages) 166 0 4.6 Dec/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

The Economic Impact of Telecomunications Deregulation in Canada

nclude services and manufacturing, employ more than 125,000 people and generate over $21 billion in revenues (Dept. of Communications, 1992, p7). Telecommunications helps to overcome the obstacles of ... in 1990. In the same year, Canadian telecommunications companies reported more than $15 billion in revenues, accounting for an estimated 2.7 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In addition, ...

(6 pages) 112 1 4.5 May/1994

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Money Laundering in the UK

rom Al Capone's practice of using a string of coin-operated launderettes in Chicago to disguise his revenues from gambling, prostitution and protection rackets. It's a nice story but not true, money l ...

(7 pages) 136 0 3.2 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Foreign & International Economics

Why a County should not ban the Sale of alcohol

se ideas. There are two very important drawbacks to a dry county. One is the loss of businesses and revenues from businesses that sell or serve alcoholic beverages. The second is the safety of those w ...

(4 pages) 67 0 4.7 Mar/1995

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

The Japanese Economy today is one of the strongest in the world. Both fiscal and monetary policies have been used throughout the decades interfering in the economy.

identified with its changes in fiscal policy. Fiscal policy is relating to government expenditures, revenues and debt incurring budget deficits to stimulate a weak economy. It is those decisions, "usu ... nd since there was an oil crisis in the mid 70's, this affected Japan. There was also a fall in tax revenues, which identifies a sluggish economy. For fiscal 1975's budget resorted to deficit financin ...

(6 pages) 331 2 4.4 Dec/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

The budget setting process of Highgrove Manor Hotel for 2001.

seem to aggravate that situation. By now, the budget should have been developed to estimate all the revenues in order to run the operation effectively and achieve the desired profit goals. Budgeting i ... CLUSIONIn sum, budgets are usefulness tool for management to emphasize the economic aspects, the revenues, expenses and cash flows, of future anticipated events or current operations. Budgets, by w ...

(9 pages) 349 1 4.0 Feb/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting

Why Tennessee should have a lottery to fund student's education

.The proposed lottery will be modeled after Georgia's lottery. "Georgia's lottery is unique in that revenues are earmarked for three education programs- HOPE College Scholarships, universal pre-kinder ... under-paid teachers, out-dated books and dilapidated facilities.Tennessee actually plans to use the revenues to support Kindergarten through Twelfth grade. Teachers now have to spend their own money t ...

(3 pages) 77 1 4.7 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

Newell Company: The Rubbermaid Opportunity

ed. The agreement would be through a tax-free exchange of shares valued at $5.8 billion. Newell had revenues of $3.7 billion in 1998 across three major product groupings: Hardware and Home Furnishings ...

(5 pages) 383 0 4.1 Apr/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Did Britain benefit from her empire in the eighteenth century?

h century saw Britain at near constant war with France, and the role of the empire in providing the revenues that could finance the war grew in importance as the century progressed. Unlike in previous ... ulture, based on crops grown for export to Europe. Britain was at the centre of this trade, and the revenues from the import duties levied by the government all assisted the creation of the wealthy Br ...

(9 pages) 97 1 4.3 Apr/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Will congestion charging in London work?

ng must, by law, be spent on improving London's transport system. Congestion charging will generate revenues estimated at £130m annually. This will enable substantial investment including: furth ...

(1 pages) 43 0 5.0 May/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Tax evasion in Canada.

as always been one of the most important policies for the government of Canada regarding to raising revenues. Like all the other policies, taxation also includes a problem within itself, although it w ... on is one of the most important problems for the government of Canada because of it's effect on the revenues and national accounts. This paper is going to review tax evasion and it's elements includin ...

(21 pages) 131 0 4.4 May/2003

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

A research plan for a strategic pitch on an ISP account (by an advertising agency).

lliances with potential providers to supply more added value services to its users.Current SituationRevenues from the 'premium' services have not met forecasts. PCCW is uncertain of the reasons for th ... al activities should be done in some other ways. PCCW is considering new plans to generate stronger revenues.Key Issues-Positioning of Netvigator-Competitors of Netvigator-Scope of services of Netviga ...

(7 pages) 136 0 3.7 Aug/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

The Strategic Analysis of Conseco Inc.

s, 13 million customers, and 14,500 employees. The firm is ranked 231 on the Fortune 500 list, with revenues of $8.3 billion in 2000. This case not will answer four questions pertaining to Conseco Inc ...

(6 pages) 171 0 3.4 Sep/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

This is a case study about the Compaq Corporation.

Business Description and History:With $111 million in revenues in 1982 to over $18 billion in worldwide sales in 1997, Compaq computer started out to be " ... in the global economy, financial services companies face a tough market these days. Interest rates, revenues, and the securities markets are down. The pressure is on to improve operating costs while m ...

(13 pages) 379 1 4.5 Oct/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > Computer and Electronics Companies

Amazon.com.

,1997 Bezos went public with Amazon- In Oct'97 Bezos opened a 2nd 20,000 sqft. Center in Delaware.- Revenues increased to 147 million in 1997, 1998 the revenue is expected to hit 550million- 22% of th ...

(11 pages) 679 0 4.4 Oct/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Internet and networking

Discuss how standard costing is used in management planning and control systems!

cess. Therefore, a budget that relates to the entire activity of a company and to forecasted future revenues and expenditures has to be prepared. Standard costing can assist in budget setting and it s ...

(2 pages) 205 0 2.9 Jan/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting

Launching the BMW Z3 Roadster. An HBS Case

image that drives the person to buy the automobile and defines the target market and therefore the revenues. This could be supported from the past: their shift in positioning from "yuppie status" to ...

(3 pages) 313 0 4.4 Jan/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

TQM. "Finding the balance between cost and quality" discuss this statement and explain what is meant by it.

pon resources incurred by a firm in producing and selling its output, Each cost is a charge against revenues and profits for the use or consumption of resources during a trading period. Cost can be cl ...

(8 pages) 420 0 4.6 Feb/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Robin Hood case study

(and shift to a new business purpose).2.If no transit tax is imposed our profit squeeze of falling revenues and increased costs must be addressed.3. How to avoid detection (Given the growing size of ... band to be fully effective discipline must be at a max2. Security and vigilance must be increased3. Revenues must be increased4. Costs must be reduced5. Any extra revenues should be kept in reserve un ...

(2 pages) 452 0 2.9 Feb/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies