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This is an analysis of a fictitious company involved in the soap manufacturing industry. An analysis of the environmental factors affecting the company is conducting using the PESTLE framework. It also provides an analysis of the company's financial performance and recommendations to improve its financial position. The last section discusses implications of discontinued operations for the company.

This paper discusses environmental scanning in relation to the internal and external environments of McDonalds Corporation and Apple Inc. The discussion begins with an evaluation of the competitive advantages of the two companies and how they are sustained and creation of value to customers. The measurement guidelines that each company uses to verify its strategic effectiveness and the effectiveness of the measurements are discussed.

This paper is about Apple, from the managerial economics point of view. The concept of strategic hell is introduced, noting conditions that trend towards the unprofitable hell of perfect competition. Then, there is an analysis of how Apple has avoided this strategic hell through differentiation and innovation that pushes the AD curve outward.

Drug addiction is not only the problem of the individual who is the drug addict, but is the problem of the whole society. The friends and family of the addict get affected because of the addiction directly since they have to deal with the devastated personality of the person. Moreover, they also have to bear the cost of rehab services or counseling sessions that are needed by these people. There are some reports and medical papers that have concluded that the gene for drug addiction can be passed on from one generation to another (Weaver et. al, 2011). This implies drug addiction is more common in some families as compared to the others. Scientists believe that there is an involvement of some genes in the process of development of drug addiction. If someone has a blood relation, like a parent or a sibling who is a drug addict then that person is at a greater risk of becoming a drug addict too. There are some reports and medical papers that have concluded that the gene for drug addiction can be passed on from one generation to another (Weaver et. al, 2011). This implies drug addiction is more common in some families as compared to the others. Scientists believe that there is an involvement of some genes in the process of development of drug addiction. If someone has a blood relation, like a parent or a sibling who is a drug addict then that person is at a greater risk of becoming a drug addict too.

This paper examines the health effects of marijuana, especially on young people between 15 and 22 years. This evaluation is based on the recent trends in the increase of marijuana use based on popular belief that the drug is harmless. The other areas discussed in the article are the short-term and long-term effects of the use of marijuana.

The essay discusses the role of social workers and healthcare professionals in delivering an effective healthcare program for the ethnic minority in the UK. The essay reveals that the minority groups suffering from a mental disorder in the UK do not receive an equal medical treatment with British people. These issues generally affect ethnic minority such as Black, Asian, Chinese, Irish and other ethic minorities.

This paper answers a number of questions about ethics. There is a case about Nike, and then there are several prompts to open up classroom discussion about a variety of ethical issues. These are answered, and there is also a news article presented about an ethical issue in the news.

This paper is about sports in the ancient world. It focuses on the way the Greeks developed sport, the connections between ancient Greek sport, the military, art, and the gods and religious life. Lessons are drawn with respect to the impact that sport has had on our modern lives and how the Greeks should be thanked for this.

External environment plays a key role in the manager's roles. Different factors in the external environment create opportunity and present threats to which the organization needs to respond.

Leadership is a very critical element of success in any organization. The ability to bolster the prospects of an organization to greater heights is often guided by existing theories relating to various leadership styles. This study has identified and recommended strategies that create tension between existing management theories and management's ability to create new business paradigms aimed at enhancing organizational success.