You have received five requests for research assistance.
What information sources and research tools would you use to obtain the
information necessary to satisfy these requests (databases, publications,
professional/trade organizations, internet searches, etc.)?

In addition to listing websites, databases, etc., describe
the process of using these information sources. (20 points each).

1.The Director
of Technology Development in your entertainment company asked you to review
statements issued during the last two years by the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the protection of
intellectual property (IP). He also would like have a synopsis of any US
Supreme Court decisions rendered in the last five years. In addition, he would
like the names and contact information for key people knowledgeable of IP
within the SEC.

2.The CEO of a
food processing company is evaluating acquisition opportunities, and has
requested the names and brief biographies of the members of the Board of
Directors of the three most profitable competitors in the snack food segment of
the industry. He also would like information published in the last year
regarding the impact of the global economic downturn on this industry segment.
(NOTE: BOD names are not necessary.)

3.The Director
of Human Resources in a Silicon Valley (California) electronics firm would like
at least three information sources published in the last year on compensation
for Directors and Vice Presidents in his company’s industry. In addition, he
would like to a summary of future trends in executive compensation packages.

4.Your
organization’s Director of Business Development needs a list of the ten largest
companies – public and private – headquartered in Atlanta. The Director would
like these companies grouped by industry classification and size (annual
sales), as well as one-page biographies and contact information for top
executives in each company.

5.Your spouse
is considering a career change, and has asked you to assist in compiling
information regarding companies in the beverage industry. While you both would
like to stay in the Atlanta area, the research also should consider major
companies in Chicago, Dallas and Toronto. Information needed includes company
location, type (manufacturer, wholesaler/distributor, retailer), size (annual
sales), and key people to contact (name, telephone number, email address,
etc.). Pertinent information published during the last year regarding future
forecasts for the beverage industry also would be important.

please list all references