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students who responded to a series of online surveys that, among other items, included a question that asked participants if they would be willing to pay a hypothetical fee. The sample included 88 tightwads, 112 spendthrifts, and 338 unconflicted consumers. Survey respondents were told, “Suppose that in exchange for completing a survey for Amazon.com, you could receive your choice of one of the four DVD box sets listed below. If you choose to complete the survey, the box set will be shipped to…

To Buy or Not To Buy A Kia Like me, many of us do not have the tech skills to really evaluate a car on more than just looks, gas mileage, and price; this is why when searching for a new car doing your research and reading expert and customer reviews can make all the difference. When I was looking for a new car when my lease was up, I did a lot of research online and read many customer reviews in order to find a car that would fit me for the next few years. When it was all said and done, I…

smoking is wrong, corporations are most often successful in obtaining their desired outcome. Due to the increasing amount of motor-vehicle accidents caused by the usage of mobile devices, businesses selling these products have felt the need to let consumers know to use the products wisely. AT&T, a well-known phone company, is the epitome of this movement. They have started a campaign called “It Can Wait,” where they are addressing distracted driving by “encouraging drivers…

The changing values of consumer culture are having an effect on Corporate business models. Present consumer data in former president and Ceo of National Consumers League, Linda Golodner paper “Consuming with a Conscious” signifies the customer's preference for ethical businesses. Compiled data and surveys find consumer preferences are shaping corporate ethical standards and heavily influencing their business model to fit customer values; the financial gain of producing environmental friendly…

1 Timothy 6:10 says, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” Recent national debate has shown interns are starting to grow angry at the fact they are not receiving pay for their work. Internships are unpaid programs that help college students get involved in the working world and showcase their skills. Unpaid programs such as these can be very successful tools. Internships provide very important and unique opportunities that can pave the way for their success but do not deserve…

This semester I have been interning at the Department of Homeland Security’s National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism or START. START’s headquarters is located on the second floor of the University of Maryland 's Route 1 Annex building at 8400 Baltimore Avenue. The office consists of multiple areas with office spaces, consisting of roughly 20-30 computers for interns to work, grouped together in bullpens. My research division within START is Unconventional…

"Be Kind; Everyone You Meet is Fighting a Hard Battle." It’s a saying we all have known and heard and as cliché as it may be, it’s something I think we all should be doing. Something that has seemingly become less of a thing now a day. Being kind, loving your fellow man, with so much death and murder in the world, it’s easy to look at the world we live in now as hopeless. We always have a tendency of letting the bad outweigh the good. News telecasts usually open with the bad news and end with…

Introduction The following report describes the Summer Semester 2015 internship at “Million Words Publishing, LLC”. I mention the experience and training received while working as Senior Media Assistant. The experience and responsibilities expected of all interns. During the eight weeks of working the internship, I write the accomplishments accomplished and the resourceful information to prepare me for a position in the media arena. In addition, I will explain the reason I choose this…

Supervisor Even though I haven’t had the chance to work with my Site Supervisor, Dr. Jayne M. Leh, I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with her from time to time and sort of getting the feel of the kind of person she is. From her academic accomplishments to her tremendous work experience outside the field, she has led a rewarding life. I’d hope as one of her interns at Camp Noah, I could undertake any task that is given to me with success and lead by example. Camp Noah is a week-long facility…

Final Analysis All in all, there are evidently various routes that our company can take to address the needs of the millennial generation, which will make up a large percentage of the market that we intend to target in the coming years. However, CBRE must differentiate itself in these efforts in order to compete with these companies that are already pursuing these tactics. Recommendations As the millennial generation continues to graduate from college and enter their first jobs, they will…