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 Is the Global Economy Like a “House of Cards”?

Does the current economic crisis show that the global economy is like a "House of Cards"? That is: Is the Global Economic System structurally sound, or is it build on such a foundation that if one "building block" is removed, or damaged, then the entire structure will fail and collapse?

 What is Emotional Intelligence?

Is Emotional Intelligence (EI) a real and measurable intelligence? There is a long history of identifying what intelligence is and how it can be measured. Along with this, a question has been raised to whether there are different types of intelligences and how to identify and measure them. This paper will discuss Emotional Intelligence (EI). Drawing on previous research, this paper will seek to show that EI is, indeed, a type of intelligence that is both measurable and valuable in the workforce.

 Health Care Industry and William Beaumont Hospital

In this research strategy paper, Michael L Schwartz, examines some of the challenges and opportunities for the health care industry and presents his view on a possible path for William Beaumont Hospitals of Royal Oak and Troy, MI.

 A White Paper Discussing India and China in the Global Market

This white paper will discuss India and China in the global marketplace. The first portion of the paper will be concerned with factual information about both India and China. The second part of the paper will address conclusions based upon the information presented earlier in the paper.

 Impact of IT on the Hotel Industry and Hilton Hotel Corporation

In this research article, Michael L Schwartz, investigates the need of information technology in the hotel industry and discusses how the Hilton Hotel Corporation has leveraged Information Technology to the benefit of the company and of guests of Hilton Hotels.

 Disruptive Inovation and Technology

Disruptive Innovation and Technology are sometimes identified as new technologies that are introduced to the marketplace with the expectation of overturning existing technologies. They are often not initially embraced by mainstream manufacturers or customers. In this White Paper, Michael L Schwartz, presents alternative views, based on the “human factors”, of why this is often the case.