Essays Tagged: "The Wall Street Journal"

Cola Wars, International. COKE vs. PEPSI

Stephen BrennanAccounting IITue/Thur. 3-4:30The Wall Street Journal recently did an article on how the soft-drink battleground has now turnedtow ... an article on how the soft-drink battleground has now turnedtoward new overseas markets. While once the United States, Australia, Japan, and WesternEurope were the dominant soft-drink markets, the gro ... nd WesternEurope were the dominant soft-drink markets, the growth has slowed down dramatically, but theyare still important markets for Coca-Cola and Pepsi. However, Eastern Europe, Mexico, China,Saud ...

(4 pages) 632 1 3.7 Dec/1996

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

The Fed and interest rates

Good paper good paperThe Fed and Interest RatesDave Pettit of The Wall Street Journal writes a daily column thatappears i ... esDave Pettit of The Wall Street Journal writes a daily column thatappears inside the first page of the journal's Money & Investmentsection. If the headlines of Mr. Pettit's daily column are any a ... ines of Mr. Pettit's daily column are any accuraterecord of economic concerns and current issues in the business world,the late weeks of March and the early weeks of April in 1994 wereintensely concer ...

(4 pages) 236 0 3.0 Jan/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Fed and interest rates

The Fed and Interest RatesDave Pettit of The Wall Street Journal writes a daily column thatappears i ... esDave Pettit of The Wall Street Journal writes a daily column thatappears inside the first page of the journal's Money & Investmentsection. If the headlines of Mr. Pettit's daily column are any a ... ines of Mr. Pettit's daily column are any accuraterecord of economic concerns and current issues in the business world,the late weeks of March and the early weeks of April in 1994 wereintensely concer ...

(4 pages) 127 0 5.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

"Novels on the Big Screen: An Argument to Joseph Epstien's Article, "Reel Literature" in the Wall Street Journal"

Movies are Magic. There is no way that anyone can say different. You are sucked in by them, you become a part of the c ... can say different. You are sucked in by them, you become a part of the characters' lives, you feel their pain and joy. Movies can do something to you to make you forget who you are, if just for a few ... es can do something to you to make you forget who you are, if just for a few hours. Novels can have the same affect. Again you become so involved with the characters that life as you know it comes to ...

(5 pages) 57 0 4.2 Oct/2002

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

This is a speech/essay on "Anti-Internet Spam" it covers all of the negative aspects of the topic and is very persuasive to the reader. Good paper. Includes Outline.

Good Morning, How many of you enjoy getting junk mail and telemarket calls. If you dislike these things as much as I do then you probably feel the same way about internet spam. Now what exact ... then you probably feel the same way about internet spam. Now what exactly is spam? Spam is flooding the Internet with many copies of the same message, in an attempt to force the message on people who ...

(3 pages) 342 0 4.2 Dec/2002

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Internet and networking

Wall Street Journal Article discussing corporate dishonesty.

A judicious reading of the Wall Street Journal leads me to believe that a practice associated with successful business is h ... eve that a practice associated with successful business is honesty. As the saying goes, "Honesty is the best policy," the same phrase can be applied in a business setting. Personal experience has many ... rsonal experience has many times over shown me that while honesty doesn't generally get you pats on the back, it will certainly help you to avoid slaps in the face. And slaps in the face in business c ...

(2 pages) 129 0 4.8 Apr/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

SouthWest Airlines Case Study.

e travel by air; Southwest Airlines provides low-fare air transportation service among 58 cities in the United States. Although the industry suffered a major blow from the terrorist attack of Septembe ... major blow from the terrorist attack of September 11th, the company is still holding strong; while other airline companies are in debt. The information was majority gathered and analyzed from the inte ...

(12 pages) 2479 13 4.6 Apr/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

The Effects of September 11 on the Canadian Economy.

The Effects of September 11 on the Canadian EconomyWhile September 11 did cause a great loss of taxp ... dian EconomyWhile September 11 did cause a great loss of taxpayers money that went towards security there has also has been a big loss to tourism and as a consequence the hotel business in Canada has ... oss to tourism and as a consequence the hotel business in Canada has suffered.Loss to Hotel IndustryThe front headlines of many major news papers said the news loud and clear. Hotel group says it cut ...

(4 pages) 92 1 4.3 Jun/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Title: The "Normal" Family.

The "Normal" FamilyIn today's society, the term "family" invokes many different responses and emotio ... y's society, the term "family" invokes many different responses and emotions. Some may respond with the traditional two parent, two children and a dog scenario when asked what their definition of fami ... ario when asked what their definition of family is. But many more would have a very different view. These views could range from a single parent family to just roommates in a college dorm. A family is ...

(3 pages) 91 0 3.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Critical Thinking Article & Critique - Forensics - MGT350 -Critical Thinking

Recently, an article in the Wall Street Journal questioned whether forensics courses belong in the elementary and high schoo ... d high school curricula. Is it possible that blood and gore could desensitize kids to crime, making them more prone to act violently in their schools and communities? (Palevitz, 10) According to Jeffe ... munities? (Palevitz, 10) According to Jeffery Tomberlin, a PhD forensic entomologist in Tifton, GA, the answer is no. "Students examining a forensic investigation are often asked to develop and test a ...

(2 pages) 210 1 4.1 Dec/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

The Signifcance of the Capture of Saddam Hussein

There has been much debate over the importance of Saddam Hussein's capture. Many have said that his ... e importance of Saddam Hussein's capture. Many have said that his capture is of little importance. Others say that Saddam's capture is very important to the U.S. and will have many positive effects.I ... . and will have many positive effects.I believe that the capture of Saddam is important but not for the right reasons. I agree that many positive effects will come from the capture of Hussein, but all ...

(2 pages) 35 0 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

Should private schools receive federal and state tax money?

There are thousands of private schools in America. All of these schools charge a lot of tuition beca ... lot of tuition because they do not get matching funds from federal or state governments. Why can't they receive financial aid from the nation? Many of them provide a good environment for students to ... t for students to study, do research, and develop knowledge; just as well as public schools do, and they also train and teach many excellent elite students to feed back into the society and the United ...

(2 pages) 59 1 4.0 May/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Writing assignment: Free Speech doesn't come without a cost

"Free Speech Doesn't Come Without Cost"In an essay written in the Wall Street Journal, in 2001, the author, Gregg Easterbrook, mentions the Bill of Rights. He men ... g Easterbrook, mentions the Bill of Rights. He mentions the First Amendment, Freedom of Speech, and the misunderstanding of this amendment. How It "Guarantees a right to free speech, but hardly guaran ... How It "Guarantees a right to free speech, but hardly guarantees speech will be with out cost." Is there no cost if you say what the majority audience wants to hear? The First Amendment only protects ...

(3 pages) 69 2 4.2 Jul/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Lions Don't Need to Roar

ssion. This "professional presence" is how people stand out, fit in and move ahead. D. A. Benton is the woman who has made self-presentation an art and a science. In any corporate culture, the goal is ... a science. In any corporate culture, the goal is paradoxical: you want to fit in and stand out, at the same time. Based on her experience in working with business leaders as a coach, trainer, and con ...

(4 pages) 35 0 3.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Marketing research and strategy Marketing 421

hen marketing a good or service marketing research and marketing strategy must coincide with one another. Marketing research is defined as "research that gathers and analyzes information about the mov ... hers and analyzes information about the moving of goods or services from producer to consumer" (www.thefreedictionary.com). Marketing strategy is defined as "The articulated plan for the best use of a ...

(3 pages) 335 0 3.2 Nov/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Keyboard Company Analysis

Assignment:Read Case 6.1: The Keyboard Company in your text (pages 186-187). You are to act as an OD practitioner who has land ... as an OD practitioner who has landed the Keyboard Company as a client. Create a case analysis using the Case Analysis Format as it appears on page 188 of your text. You can add additional space to thi ... additional space to this format if you need room to fully explain or examine different sections of the form. Additionally, make certain that you justify your recommendations to the Keyboard Company m ...

(8 pages) 64 0 3.0 Feb/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Economic Layoffs at Gateway

Economic Layoffs at GatewayMacroeconomics is the study of the economy as a whole, which includes inflation, unemployment, business cycles, and gr ... mployment, business cycles, and growth (Colander, 14). In today's society, Americans rely on having the option to have multiple service providers for their home or office. Several businesses especiall ... ir home or office. Several businesses especially those who work nationally or internationally with other businesses, try to find the inexpensive and new innovative ways to reduce cost. My brother curr ...

(3 pages) 35 0 0.0 Feb/2005

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

Business in China

a's new entrepreneurial class is growing -- and companies like McDonald's and KFC are vying to pick the best and brightest for their franchises.In preparation for entering the World Trade Organization ... nization, China is adopting standardized franchise regulations. Now that China seems to be adopting the rule of law, all sorts of good and entirely predictable things are happening on the trade front. ...

(3 pages) 103 0 4.3 May/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Animal Rights.

The Animal-Rights Movement has been a concern of many Americans in present day society, especially t ... cans in present day society, especially those in the medical profession. Many scientists agree that the Animal-Rights Movement severely limits the capability of scientists to test new medical procedur ... the capability of scientists to test new medical procedures and drugs on animals, which will stall the advancement of medical technology. Both the Wall Street Journal and Ron Kline have produced writ ...

(3 pages) 46 2 4.7 Dec/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Current event Report: Motorola

The article that I chose was from the Wall Street Journal that discussed Motorola's planning to laun ... Street Journal that discussed Motorola's planning to launch a system that will allow people to use their cell phones as credit cards. Motorola claims that you will be able to purchase products by sim ... laims that you will be able to purchase products by simply waving your cell phone over a scanner at the cash register. Motorola is hoping that in the future that this service will play the same role a ...

(1 pages) 69 1 3.0 Feb/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies