Describes problems faced by Green Mountain Inc., including competition, decreasing sales and international expansion. Provides an in depth analysis of the coffee company. Recommends ways to increase sales and market share.

Interest rates on money may seem like a recent phenomenon, but the formula for calculating interest(principal x rate x time) dates back to Mesopotamian times of 2 to 3 centuries B.C.

A history of the airline TWA, up to 1995.

The essay discusses the mergers and acquisition processes in the financial field of management, using the acquisition of Abbey by Banco Santander as an example and basis for analysis. Benefits as well as negative sides of the process are outlined. The answer to the question of why financial mergers are different from other businesses is also provided.

Para quienes estan interesados en el ambito politico que se maneja dentro de los negocios internacionales

Provides an economic analysis of the city of Econo, Australia. Includes statistics on production, the value of goods and services and population.

An explanation of how credit scores affect a consumer's ability to obtain lines of credit.

The business strategy that Arcelik, one of the five largest volume white goods producers in Europe, should follow to counter the competition from Eastern markets.

Ashland Oil Incorporated, the largest oil refiner in the country at the time of this case analysis, was faced with a great dilemma when one of the tanks constructed by the company itself, ruptured while being filled. On Saturday, January 2nd of 1988, employees of Ashland Oil were filling one of their tanks at the Floreffe terminal outside of Pittsburgh, when the tank collapsed and released approximately three and a half million gallons of petroleum into nearby dikes.

An in-depth analysis of four Asian nations -- China, Japan, India, and Vietnam -- reveals the market potential and possible investment strategies to be pursued in each country. Such an analysis is based on the strengths of each country's economies, examining such factors as business sectors, demographics, natural resources, and infrastructure.

Essay discusses the aspect of audience research in mass communication.

Essay provides an in-depth look at The Qantas and Virgin Blue Airlines of Australia.

Provides a business case study of Avon and its chief strategist Andrea Jung. Projects the company's future expansion plans.