You must prepare a formal 10-12 page research paper to be submitted in Module 8 via plagiarism detection tool on a topic of your choice related to a major air cargo operator or hub. Your desired topic must be approved by your instructor in advance during Module 1 of the course. Your final paper is worth 100 points and 40% of your grade, and will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

•  Demonstration of quality and depth of content (60 points)

•  Proper organization of the paper (see suggested outline below) (10 points)

•  Following overall formatting requirements: Times New Roman font, 12-pt, double- ?spaced, meeting total page requirements, use of page numbers, title page, table of contents, appropriate labels on any figures and tables. Apply APA style rules; use the current edition of the APA publication manual for guidelines. (10 points)

•  Use of correct grammar and evidence of proof-reading, i.e., no spelling errors (10 points)

•  Inclusion of a minimum of five scholarly resources and proper APA documentation of references used (10 points)

Select a topic for the paper, consider the major air cargo operators or hubs.

• Cathay Cargo ?

Suggested Paper Outline ?While your paper may differ somewhat from the outline provided below, it should generally follow this format.

o   Table of Contents?Topic History/Background

o   Detailed description Managerial Aspects

o   Corporate culture/philosophy Key individuals involved Organizational chart?Mission statement

o   Resources, etc.?Vehicles and employees

o   Key facilities and equipment Main airports served Number and type of aircraft

o   Operations?Operational philosophies

o   Markets served Types of cargo Limitations/problems

o   Business Relationships Principle customers

o   Partners, alliances, pacts?Code-sharing, joint ventures?Any unique agreements, arrangements, etc.

o   Future Plans Summary/Comments References