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(2008, 14 000 words)
The dissertation examines whether with the increase of fuel prices and a growing concern about the environment, logistics managers should consider switching to renewable fuels, especially biofuel, as a viable alternative to fossil fuels. Primary research is conducted in the form of interviews with oil producers and students; secondary data analysis is presented on the basis of a literature review related to the impact of renewables on logistics. Conclusions are made that biofuels are not currently economical for large scale usage; recommendations are suggested about the production and distribution of biofuels.
(2007, 16 700 words)
This dissertation focused on the contentious issue of ethical purchasing behaviour in the Norwegian oil industry. It aimed to examine why consumers, despite having the sovereignty to enforce ethical behaviour amongst oil corporations, choose not to enact this power. The dissertation drew on detailed narratives from consumers, oil corporations and environmental groups in Norway. The dissertation would be useful for anyone interested in the issues of CSR and consumer sovereignty.
(2006, 15 000 words)
This dissertation focused on the contentious issue of ethical purchasing behaviour in the Norwegian oil industry. It aimed to examine why consumers, despite having the sovereignty to enforce ethical behaviour amongst oil corporations, choose not to enact this power. The dissertation drew on detailed narratives from consumers, oil corporations and environmental groups in Norway. The dissertation would be useful for anyone interested in the issues of CSR and consumer sovereignty.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper examines the issue of oil consumption growth discussing the demands of industrialisation, the policy of OPEC concerning oil production, the present day lack of oil supply, etc. Future forecasts of oil supply and demand patterns across the world are evaluated.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper reports on the application of RDMS (Relational Database Management System) introduced by the Oracle corporation reviewing Oracle’s background, competitors, technology, etc. The applications of Oracle in the oil and gas industry (in BP in particular) are discussed highlighting the obstacles in the implementation of the software.
(2005, 3500 words)
The paper reports on the UK oil industry to identify whether or not it is profitable for new entrants. The background of the industry is reviewed; analysis is conducted using PEST and Porter’s Five Forces models.
(2006, 1500 words)
The following research is devoted to analysis of the economics situation in the oil industry. It discusses recent price developments in the sector and identifies factors that contributed to the recent spike in the oil prices. The second part of the research proceeds with analysis of Sonangol Group. It discusses major economic problems of the company and suggests appropriate plan of action, which will ensure successful development of the company in future.
(2005, 8000 words)
The paper investigates the fluctuations in oil prices over the past 30 years relating them to the economy of the UK. Activities of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) are discussed; an extensive review of literature on the relationship between oil prices and macroeconomic factors is offered. The variables affecting this relationship are studied including the rate of interest, the GDP, unemployment rate, etc. Conclusions are made about the correlation between the periods of major change in oil prices and major political and economic events.
(2005, 1500 words)
The paper seeks to identify parameters of profitability for an industry applying Porter's Five Forces model to the analysis of the oil industry. An overview of the oil industry is provided including worlds main oil suppliers and buyers, OPEC policy, power substitutes, competition within oil industry, etc.
(2005, 5500 words)
The paper examines the issue of mergers and acquisitions focusing on the activities in the petroleum sector in Greece over the past decade. Greek petroleum firms, ELPE and Petrola, are described; the motives for their merger are analysed; the ratios for the mergers effectiveness are calculated and discussed.
(2005, 2250 words)
This paper is critically approaches the current issue of oil prices changes and the issue of the scarcity of oil resources. It is suggested that price changes cannot be explained by scarcity or by changes in scarcity. The main argument is based around the issue of whether as the scarce resources grow, it will affect prices in a free market, potentially leading to increase conservation by consumers, increased exploration for new reserved and increase use of substitutes. The frameworks of PESTEL and Porters five forces are presented to support the analysis of the oil industry. The author also considers the market structure and the supply and demand side of oil product. Recommendations and further discussion tries to solve the argument.
(2005, 8500 words)
This dissertation focused on the area of strategic management within the Indian oil industry, based on the case of the Indian Oil Corporation, which is the 17th largest oil company in the world and the No. 1 oil company in India. The literature reviewed examined the key literature on business strategy, competitive advantage and the organisation, the internal and external context of the firm, and the industry life cycle and spectrum of market competition. These areas of theory were used to analyze the performance of the Indian Oil Corporation within the Indian oil industry. This dissertation would be useful for anyone who wants to know about the strategic management literature or know how to apply strategic management concepts to an actual case example. It is also useful in highlighting the general competitive structure of the oil industry.
(2004, 3000 words)
This report outlines the existing problem concerning the instable and extremely high oil price. The aim is to describe the macro-economical factors, causing the instable price and describe what OPEC can do to stabilize this oil price. This matter seems lucrative for OPEC, gaining more profits on the produced oil, but in fact a lower oil price benefits OPEC more. A number of key issues are discussed, which affect the price instability.
(2004, 3000 words)
The paper examines macro- and microeconomic effects of prices fluctuations on the international petroleum exchanges. The study of the oil market is conducted on the basis of demand and supply analysis covering OPEC influences on oil prices. The negative impact of the rise in oil prices is discussed in relation to the UK and other countries offering solutions to the problem.
(2002, 5000 words)
This report aims to provide extensive analysis of BP Company and its operations and to analyse the whole oil industry. Report analyses different problems British Petroleum is facing in the global environment and provides a set of recommendations for the company to follow.
(2004, 5000 words)
This paper reviews and compares CSR policies of two major oil industry players: BP and Esso. According to Ledgerwood et al. (1992) for many decades large oil companies did not consider CSR issues as essential ones. "Their traditions are embedded in the "Macho Management" of the nineteenth-century robber barons, even while they struggle against one another for leadership of the world petroleum markets" (Ledgerwood et al., 1992). The current paper will observe the way the current CSR policies of two major oil companies reflect these concerns. It will start with the definition of corporate social responsibility since the review of current theoretical knowledge identified the absence of universal definition as well as certain confusion around the term. Then, the current CSR policies of BP and Esso will be reviewed and compared. The revision will encompass such aspects as actual activities, employee involvement, public awareness and overall approach to CSR issues. The comparison will be based on two models: cost-benefit and eco-psychological. These models provide sufficient framework for comparison in terms of short and long-term strategic advantages and in terms of potential of the future relationship building with key stakeholders.
The further analysis covers such important issues as the cost of breach of CSR contract, the practice of adoption of CSR issue in Greta Britain and US. The last but not the least section deals with the effect of CRS policies on sales increase of BP and Esso.
(2003, 2000 words)
This essay answers the following questions: What is the structure of the world oil market? Explain how the price of oil is determined in the world market. What do you think are the main factors influencing oil prices in the current period? If the price of oil raises significantly what impact will this have on the global economy?
(2003, 2500 words)
This paper analyses the global oil industry, Market Structure and OPEC, competition on the market, changes on the market and investigates the business environment through the PEST analysis of oil industry.
(2003, 3900 words)
The purpose of the paper is to overview different theories of oil price determination and to outline which of the discussed theories (depletable source; cartel; the case of OPEC; transporting) is the most promising one.
(2001, 2000 words)
The paper reports on petrol industry in Great Britain; types of petrol are defined and supplied with references to the legal issues of their use. The structure of British petrol market is outlined pointing at the recent changes and describing the strategies of market entry. Features peculiar to the competition within petrol industry are specified.
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