He had adopted his own coat of arms as a trademark; in Swiss German, Nestlé means 'little nest' (Nestlé.com) World War I created a tremendous demand for dairy products in the form of government contracts. Nestlé purchased factories in the United States and production doubled; however, when the war ended the contracts dried up. It became necessary for Nestlé to diversify their product line to include coffee and ironically World War II (WWII) helped speed the introduction of this beverage. ... At first their attempts were unsuccessful, and "Made in Ja...

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That the company was unable to fulfill. ... The courts must defend the public interest and prevent companies from trading with companies from enemy nations at times of war; Daimler Co Ltd v Continental tire and rubber Co. ... This case simply states that a company manager is to simply perform no inappropriate acts whilst in office as company manager. The manager must make sure that what stays in the company stays in the company and that company resources are not misused by anyone and that includes the manager himself. ... In the words of Judge Slade: "There is no general principal that all ...

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The Coca-Cola Company is a manufacturer, distributor and marketer of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups. The company is well known globally for its flagship product Coca-Cola. ... It is a US based company with headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. ... Pricing Strategy In order to gain market share, firms in oligopoly market have to engage in price wars. In order to gain market share, firms in oligopoly market have to engage in price wars. ...

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Until Dec 1978, the company maintained a capital structure of zero debt. In Dec 1978, the company obtained a $1 million loan @ 1.5% monthly from our bank in order to repurchase company's stocks from dissident shareholders. ... It experienced high profitability in 1960s due to booming automobile market and heavy defense spending associated with the Vietnam War. However, in mid 1970s, the company experienced a severe decline in sales and profitability due to plummeting automobile market affected by Arab oil embargo, high price of gasoline as well as massive reduction in defense spending pos...

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Personal Response for" The Other Drug War" After watching the video "The Other Drug War", I was deeply surprised by "The Other Drug War" debate. I never noticed the battle between the consumers and pharmaceutical companies before. ... The pharmaceutical companies spend massive amounts of money advertising. ... I don't think advertising is important for drug companies. ... In addition, drug companies should change their way of thinking. ...

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Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company, WDC, has evolved quickly over time into a dominating force in almost every aspect of the entertainment industry and continues to excel. ... The current chairman Michael Eisner, who really has been very successful with the dealings regarding the company given the current somewhat, discouraged societal times primarily because of the war. ... The United States is at war presently and it the goal of the advertisement is to play on the current need for simplicity and knowledge that your family is safe and happy in a time where life is not so easy o...

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However, their production of civilian cars stopped as they moved all their resources into the United States war effort. In 1943 Edsel Ford died, so Henry Ford resumed presidency over Ford Motor Company until the end of the war. ... Once again, the company faced the challenge of restoring the companies" health. ... Company Leaders: Throughout the history of Ford Motor Company, they have always had a great reputation for acquiring great leaders to run their company. ... Henry Ford II was the president of the company from 1945 - 1980 and ran the company through the postwar reorganization a...

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At the LZ A-Company has now been inserted to help B-Company. As A-Company approached B-Companies position they saw the NVA moving around to flank B-Companies position, so they crossed a dry creek to cut off any NVA from flanking B-Companies position (www.nvo.org/vv98/other/010031.htm, 2001.). The insertion of C and D Companies were completed, they secured the LZ perimeter as A-Company moved up to the ridge to reinforce B-Company. ... C-D Companies were still fighting with two of the NVA companies. ... The war traced its origins to before the Cold War and even before World War II. ...

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In 1899, Keith merged his banana trading company with Boston Fruit Company, founded by Andrew Preston, and established the United Fruit Company. ... An offer from an U.S. company is irresistible. ... While United Fruit Company dominated railroad track in the isolated jungle area, International Railway Company (IRC) controlled the main routed that connected Mexico through south Guatemala. ... The company image was greatly harmed. ... It started when Preston became partnership with the West Indies Company. ...

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Cold War The cold war is one of the strangest wars ever. ... No, this war was a arms race war, and a war of influence between the two great superpowers. ... Companies can take up opportunities in the former Eastern Bloc states and by doing so help them to become more equal on an economic level to the Western States-(p.88). ... The reasons for war have changed. ... Also economics now play a bigger part in war than they did before the cold war. ...

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In full throttle, businesses are in brutal war, but the greatest and most intriguing battle of all these wars is the cola war. ... By 1945, in times of war, Coca-Cola's slogan was "Whenever you hear "Have a Coke" 5, You Hear the Voice of America". ... Coca-Cola Company was doing even worse than the average American company, while PepsiCo was doing much, much better at the exact same time. Even more startling than the fact that PepsiCo has done so much better than Coca-Cola Company in recent times is the great differences between the two company's ad campaigns. ... Coolness is the s...

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"Bacardi: The Hidden War" After reading "Bacardi: The Hidden War", it is very important to say that the discovery and production of Bacardi rum meant more than a profit for Cuba; it engaged the country in a hidden war that still lives today. ... To understand better the anti-Cuba activities launched by the mentioned rum company, it is meaningful to talk slightly about its history. ... The investors of the Bacardi Company decided to set connections with the United States, and the CIA was the entity directly involved. ... After taking a look at al the attempts made by Bacardi Company, CIA, a...

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The Hershey Chocolate Company's entrance into the confectionary world occurred at the beginning of the 20th century, following the decision of Milton Hershey, a candy manufacturer, to add a layer of milk chocolate to a line of his company's caramels. ... It has been associated with American patriotism due to its contribution of chocolate bars during wars, called Ration D bars. The company has experienced continued rapid growth and development as a representative of Americana, despite of and especially during hard times. ... The company has always been risk-averse in terms of its a...

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One of the significant concepts in The Things They Carried is that of the importance of certain objects or feelings used by the soldiers of Alpha Company to survive the war. ... This bond that the soldiers form helped them to survive, excluded someone who was outside their group, and helped the men of Alpha Company to cope with the war after they returned to the United States. ... The men of Alpha Company trusted each other with their lives. ... When the soldiers returned from the war they find a country that does not want to talk about the war and is even trying to forget it happened. ... Wit...

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One of the significant concepts in The Things They Carried is that of the importance of certain objects or feelings used by the soldiers of Alpha Company to survive the war. ... This bond that the soldiers form helped them to survive, excluded someone who was outside their group, and helped the men of Alpha Company to cope with the war after they returned to the United States. ... The men of Alpha Company trusted each other with their lives. ... When the soldiers returned from the war they find a country that does not want to talk about the war and is even trying to forget it happened. ... Wit...

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There were Vivandières, women who aided in battle camps, and Confederate spies; however, the most popular job for women in the war were nurses ("Women's Role in the War Effort"). ... To continue, the most popular of the civil war nurses was Clara Barton. ... Anthony and company organized together to achieve their ultimate goal of universal voting for women (Lutz). ... Because of the power given to women throughout the civil war, women carried on the power after the war ended. ... In conclusion, the Civil War transformed the nation in more way than one. ...

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These three companies were the Plymouth, London (also known as Virginia) and East India Companies. ... The Plymouth Company was one of two joint-stock companies who had charters in England to colonize in North America. ... The Plymouth Company was the shortest lived charter company of the age in Britain. ... The Company quickly out did the Portuguese and Dutch East India Companies in trade and wealth. ... These wars led to British rule throughout India. ...

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The Great Depression and World War II In 1929, a crash in the stock market brought America into the Great Depression. ... The late 1930s saw imperialism and wars breaking out in Europe and Asia. ... World War II officially began in 1939, when Germany invaded and occupied Poland. ... It would only be a matter of time before the United States would enter the war. ... By the end of the war, GM grossed over $12.3 billion from providing defense materials. ...

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The Vietnam War, unlike the Korean War and World War II, was the war that US television brought images of devastation, suffering and tragedy of Vietnamese people to the Americans every night. ... From there, the war protest began. ... Whole companies and naval units mutinied and refused to carry out orders. ... The Legislative composed of anti-war elective officials handcuffed the Executive by laws which progressively made President Nixon lose power in the war. ... The war also left behind a painful America. ...

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The company's products are cars, trucks, buses, and robots. After coming back from the temporary suspension of its automotive production due to a chaotic economy of World War II, Toyota began a careful study about the American automobile manufacturers in order to perceive the U.S technical and economic superiority. ... When Toyota enters into the U.S market, the company also has to confront with many barriers. ... This enables Honda to compete with other companies for sales and profits. ... This gives the company significant competitive advantage. ...

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Prior to the 1960s, war films did well at the box-office. ... However, the Vietnam War failed to provide the same stories of struggle and bravery that made films about World War I and World War II successful because the conflict lacked clear objectives and easily identified enemies. ... However, a film can be an excellent movie in spite of its use of myths and inaccuracies about the war and the soldiers. ... Nick ultimately loses the game, metaphorically illustrating a death due to his experiences in the war. Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 release, Apocalypse Now, is another Vietnam War f...

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This was an obvious fear of death in war. ... It was understood that Tim would go to war. ... Erik did not want to be in the war. ... While under Alpha Company, Tim and the soldiers planned ambushes and gunfire in My Lai and Pinkville. ... The reasons why Tim did not want to go to war did not match other people's reasons for going to war. ...

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Before Wilson's announcement of war, the United States had taken several social, military, and economic steps to ensure the United States was prepared to fight the "war to end all wars." ... Quick effective action was needed to win the war. ... The War Industries Board met all these needs. ... For example when strikes threatened telephone and telegraph companies, the government simply seized the company and ran it. ... Only nominal actions were taken prior to Wilson's actual declaration of war to organize the United States for their war against Germany. ...

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Nineteen forty-five set the end of World War II. ... Nonetheless, the war had left its mark on numerous countries, especially the USA. ... The war not only affected whites, but also affected black people in America as well. ... The war also shaped the economy in various ways both during and after the war. Companies that had been previously dormant were now overflowing with activity. ...

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One of the clearest points in The Things They Carried is that of the importance of certain objects or feelings used by the soldiers of Alpha Company to survive the war. ... This bond that the soldiers formed helped them to survive, and helped the men of Alpha Company to cope with the war after they returned to the United States. ... The men of Alpha Company trusted each other with their lives. ... He leaves Alpha Company but meets up with the men at Base Camp. ... Without the bonds of friendship none of the men of Alpha Company would have survived mentally or physically the strains and trauma ...

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