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Zappos supply chain management and customer service strategy

This case study analysis is based on the 2009 case study from Stanford Graduate School of Business titled Zappos.com: Developing a supply chain to deliver WOW! It begins with the general overview of the background, philosophies and current problems faced by Zappos.

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Smithfield ham's heritage and modern commercial production

In recent years, the demand for premium meat products has increased nation-wide. Concerns about the safety and ethics of factory farming, generated by works such as Michael Pollan's the Omnivore's Dilemma and Food Rules have stimulated interest in older ways of farming and raising livestock.

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Tiffany and Company's ethical approach to sustainable mining practices

Tiffany & Company. Tiffany & Company is one of the world's most famous jewelry stores, and they sell upscale jewelry to an upscale clientele. Here, Tiffany's stance on environmentally friendly mining practices seems to be ad odds with their business model, but they do not see it that way.

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Mead Johnson's corporate social responsibility strategy for restoring public trust

TO: CEO, Mead Johnson Milk Powder FROM: Vice-President of Ethics and Governance SUBJECT: Corporate Social Responsibility: Protecting Public Health and Working for Change

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Ethical implications of corporate family-friendly workplace benefit programs

Today's society is constantly changing and adapting to more and newer requirements. The business community is no exception.

~14 min read

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Nike's financial strategy and direct-to-consumer growth model

Nike has been identified as one of Forbes' 'fast growth companies' (Moreno 2004). This is despite its relatively old age for a youth-focused company, and several scandals regarding the ethics of its production strategies.

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Federal securities laws disclosure: benefits and costs for firms

Economic agents were traditionally forced to generate funds by themselves. Upon stating up a business entity, the owner was required to possess most of the capital and would collect the additional necessary one through loans from either individuals or specialized institutions.

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Hot Wings Restaurant vision, mission, and core values

A vision statement can help to define an organization's purpose. A good vision statement should therefore not only be inspirational, but should serve as the framework for all strategic planning (Ward, 2011). The business that I am creating is a Hot Wings Restaurant / Sports Bar.

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Mattel's strategic alternatives for competing in electronic entertainment markets

Mattel faces an uncertain operating environment. An old-established company with a great family of brands, Mattel has a lot of strengths with which to improve its business.

~14 min read

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Managing cultural, ethnic and gender differences in organizations

Because all organizations are comprised of people, it is vitally important for managers and professionals in business settings to understand the salient cultural, ethnic, and gender differences that affect organizational performance.

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