Essays and Research Papers on Applied Operations Mgt.

This 3 page paper looks at a one hour photo shop and the marketing that is entailed in resolving lagging sales. Place and promotion are the focus of the effort. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 12 page paper. The introduction explains organizational culture and its importance. The writer then reports and explains Handy's four typologies for organization culture. The next section explains and discusses McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y. Two companies, British Airways and Southwest Airlines, are then analyzed in terms of Handy's four typologies and McGregor's theories. ...

A 3 page paper discussing the case of team interaction at a production facility. The case on which the paper is based addresses social interaction of team members, concluding that teams operate most effectively in a climate of facilitative management. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper discussing the method by which this company, a startup paper manufacturer, adopted and implemented the team structure in production. The initial goal was to develop fully self-directed work teams, and management believed that it would take between five and eight years to reach that point of development. Workers, however, ...

A 16 page paper that responds to specific issues/questions. The first section reports a real experience as a team member and includes a discussion of the group's purpose, norms, group development process, and role sharing. The second section responds to the most important lessons learned in the class and explaining these to a high level ...

A 10 page overview of the modern beef industry. The author outlines the various levels of this industry starting with the producer and working up to the processor. The contention is presented that factors such as regulation and profitability have exerted pressure on the internal structure of the cattle business. Consequently, today ...

A 13 page paper discussing the logistics of liner shipping. As businesses all over the world continue to seek ways to increase the efficiency of all aspects of their operations, the world’s most efficient ports can be expected to attract the greatest amount of international shipping business. Logistics of moving goods from one ...

A 3 page paper discussing the influence of scientific management on today’s organizations. McDonald’s uses time studies to determine the length of time needed to complete each step of making a burger, but other organizations use Taylor’s management principles to spur the organization on to greater efficiency and productivity in all aspects of their ...

This 13 page report discusses the fact that the ways in which an organization and its leaders perceive the various risks it faces cannot help but have an impact on how that organization focuses on security issues. There are important elements of fundamental strategic planning processes that should be a part of the effort in order to assure that ...

A 3 page paper analyzing a case focusing on grocery warehouse operation. It can be as difficult to fill an unskilled vacancy as it is to fill one with demanding qualifications. The purpose here is to identify a solution for ensuring the presence of the labor needed to ensure efficient warehouse operation. ...

This 3 page paper explores and defines strategic thinking and how it is applicable in a corporate setting. A hypothetical case study is used. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 13 page paper is an examination of the driving forces of globalization. This paper explores these factors in terms of how managers must operate differently in a global economy. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 8 page paper that begins by reporting the most common errors companies make when trying to implement changes. Kotter offers eight steps to overcome these common errors. Each step is explained. Concepts and principles offered by Ivancevich and Matteson in their text, Organizational Behavior and Management. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper that provides a fiscal analysis of Pfizer Inc. This is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world and the one that sells more 'blockbuster' drugs than any other company. The company has 10 drugs that each generate more than $1 billion in sales every year. This paper provides a brief overview ...

This 7 page paper evaluates a case study submitted by a student. The firm has undergone several changes in its print production process. Changes are evaluated and recommendations are made. TQM is discussed as part of the solution for the firm's problems. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper is written in two parts. The first part considers why advances in technology creating new cutting edges has not rendered older cutting edges obsolete and looks at the role and importance of coatings on cutting edges. The second part of the paper examined the benefits of concurrent engineering and looks at ...

A 16 page paper. The writer begins with a very brief introduction to Nokia Corporation. The first section of the paper reports and discusses the historical growth of the company and relates the stages of growth to two specific sets of years – 1992 to 1997 and 1998 to 2001. There were significant changes in ...

An 8 page paper discussing operations problems at ABC Company, which imports and distributes tiles. The company uses the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) approach to inventory management so as to gain the most advantageous price on tiles that it can. Of course this is in ABC’s best interests, but there are cost factors ...

This 6 page paper discusses the management theories of Peter Drucker and Frederick Taylor, then compares/contrasts the two philosophies. Quotes and examples given from both texts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper briefly considers the supply chain at Steinway, the well known piano manufacturer. After considering general logistics the paper looks at the way IT is being used to increase efficiency. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 10 page paper that begins with a brief description of General Motors, including its many brands. Annual sales data are reported for four years starting with 1999. Data for the month of October 2003 as compared to one year ago are provided. Market share for GM and the Japanese auto makers are reported. The ...

This 6 page business paper looks at McDonald's Corporation, how it began and how it reinvents itself all the time. Recent changes and expansion plans are duly noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper suggests that certain models such as TQM be applied to the launching of TCC, which is TSA's contact center. TSA is the Transportation Security Administration. Much attention s paid to airport security and providing good customer service. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4-page paper focuses on various manufacturing process questions including the use of CAD, CAE, CIM and FMS for better manufacture of products, facility design layout and what a layout tells about the organizational culture. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing business process flow changes under TQM. Two individuals formed a partnership to operate a small pizzeria. The business operates on a shoestring, and the two partners currently supply all of the labor. Business is not brisk enough to enable the partners to take on extra help, but ...