Producing persuasive proposals
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A proposal is a company's offer to supply a certain product or service to a prospective buyer within a certain time for a set fee, with the necessary points of persuasion. These include the problem that the company is proposing to solve, the solution that the company wants the receiver to accept and approve and the manner of implementing the proposed solution. The two main types of proposals are commercial sales proposals and government proposals.
Publication Name: Journal of Management in Engineering
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0742-597X
Year: 1996
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Prepare for disaster
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Top management executives can prepare a company against disasters and calamities by examining various issues. These include the implementation of a succession plan in case the top official dies or becomes disabled, the creation of a support system for computer problems and the development of evacuation programs for natural catastrophes. In addition, the company should be able to develop backup support for top sales personnel and billing experts.
Publication Name: Journal of Management in Engineering
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0742-597X
Year: 1997
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Are we prepared for Y2K?
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Many organizations worldwide have been evaluating a number of issues relating to the year 2000 computer date transition (Y2K) problem including the magnitude of the impact of the problem to their operations and their business. Small, medium-sized and large firms should have already taken considerable steps in Y2K compliance despite the cost involved or they may experience major problems, the consequences of which could be disastrous.
Publication Name: Journal of Management in Engineering
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0742-597X
Year: 1999
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