.... companies able to shift production quickly to capitalize on movements in world demand. The net result of these changes has been a transition to a post-industrial society, where the stable economic order of mass employment in large-scale industry has given way to mass unemployment and a breakdown of the political and social consensus that held sway throughout the post-war period. These changes have fundamentally altered the Western European labor market. This paper will show how post-industrialism has dramatically reduced the ability of many Western European countries to .....

.... Managing change is defined as the planning and organizing of sequence of activities (staff meetings, informal conferences, memos, retreats, etc.), that promote administrative and staff interaction which move towards desirable changes in policies, programs, organizational culture, physical environment, procedures, or relationships. Such change in organizations may lead to more efficient and cost-effective operations, better morale or improved services. This paper will identify assumptions, conditions, and dimensions of this practice that will be of use to managers and cons .....

.... of this IJV has been the autonomy and trust provided by the partners over the years and management teams. * * * * * In this report, we will take a look at the background of FX, why Xerox and Fuji established the IJV, what the issues encountered and results achieved by both partners were, and their formation process. We will also look at some of the recent developments effecting FX, and in conclusion, summarize what we believe to be the key points which helped FX develop into a very valuable asset in the Xerox Group. Background of Fuji Xerox Structure The structur .....

.... in the market, enhanced management systems and procedures, as well as programs to reduce the dependence on wholesale ticket distributions throughout the Atlantic, Latin America, Domestic, and systemwide. Eventhough revenue was strong in 1988, labor and other costs increased at a higher rate as a consequence of efforts to improve service and effectiveness of the operation. Labor costs were higher in 1988 due to the result of an increase in the number of employees during the year. Also the addition of increased fuel prices, commissions, purchased services, aircraft .....

.... and preservation of harmony are the most important elements in society. "It is their sense of identity and destiny which gives their industrial machine its effectiveness."1 "Among the Japanese, there exists an instinctive respect for institutions and government, for the rules of etiquette and service, for social functions and their rituals of business. Japan is a traditionally crowded island, the people are forced to share the limited space with each other and to live in harmony.. The Japanese are very protective of their culture. They are very conservative to outside intru .....

.... Bank of British North America (BBNA). (Canadian Banker, Vol. 103, No.1, January, 1996. p.24.) gave jobs to the Bank of British North America with five hundred employees as part of the deal, because he persuaded the reluctant federal government to approve the mergers in the interest of nationalism. (Canadian Banker, Vol.103, No.1, January, 1996. p.24.) "In 1999, has a record of nine years of consistent earning, and is the major North America bank to record nine consecutive years of reported Return On Equity (ROE) of more than fourteen per cent." (http://www.bmo.com) Toda .....

.... trade area is the most important goal that NAFTA is trying to acheive. Since its creation in 1994, NAFTA has been a huge success for all three countries involved. Trade has become much easier and has increased tremendously between these countries. For example, after NAFTA’s first year in existance, trade between the United States and Mexico increased by over sixteen billion dollars. Also, several American franchises such as McDonalds and others have moved into Mexico and Canada. NAFTA has also made it easier for small privately ownedbusinesses in these neighboring countr .....

.... at its maximum at 32,530,000. Most of these farms were relatively small (Reische 51). Technological advances in the 1920's brought a variety of effects. The use of machinery increased productivity while reducing the need for as many farm laborers. The industrial boom of the 1920s drew many workers off the farm and into the cities. Machinery, while increasing productivity, was very expensive. Demand for food, though, stayed relatively constant (Long 85). As a result of this, food prices went down. The small farmer was no longer able to compete, lacking the capital to buy prod .....