Greek Shipping
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This 80 page paper examines the Greek shipping market and the need for change in order for Greek shipping companies to survive. The Greek shipping industry is very different to the shipping industry in other countries, which has led to many of the current competitive advantages. However the environment is changing, and this paper suggests that pooled management may be the most suitable strategy in this fragmented but competitive industry. The paper first looks at the shipping industry in general, and then as Greece. The paper then considers the pressures of change, such as international demand and standards and the impact of different strategies, such as pooled management, strategic alliances and joint ventures. These options are considered against the current positions before a conclusion is reached. Throughout the paper the theories and the application of theories to this topic are clearly explained. The bibliography cites 38 sources.
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Has Privatisation of Ports in the UK been successful?
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This 50 page paper considers whether the privatisation of the Ports in the UK has been a success. The paper begins by identifying the goals of privatisation by looking at the political background to the policies origins in 1970’s and 1980’s. In order to judge the relative level of success, the meeting of targets is one method, but there also should be comparison with other privatised industries and privatised ports in other countries. The paper conducts an extensive literature review which identifies the theories and manifestations of the differing motivations and drivers and examines any causal links between the assumptions and the reality of privatised companies and the perception. These are then applied to the case of the Ports in the UK. The bibliography cites 60 sources.
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History of Transportation on Long Island
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This 8 page paper provides a history of transportation on Long Island, New York with a focus on trains, automobiles and boats. The Long Island Rail Road is discussed. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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