Essays and Research Papers on Applied Operations Mgt.

When the above motto is the passion of the CEO and all of top management, Harris (1992) states that customer service is guaranteed to be king throughout the organization. Customer service management is the most important tool for maintaining a competitive edge in business today because customers select when, where and with whom they will ...

A 14 page paper discussing the case of manufacturing inefficiencies at Thompson Telescopes. The company has enjoyed impressive growth in recent years, and it has long outgrown its former approach to manufacturing. Currently, the Sales department controls all aspects of operation, though it may not be fully aware of the control it has ...

A 16 page paper. As companies face a more competitive global marketplace and as changes occur so quickly, companies have searched for new organizational structures and operational practices to maintain a competitive advantage. One of the models found to be effective is teamwork. This essay begins with a general introduction to teamwork and then discusses ...

Ecommerce saves time and money, particularly in relationship to accounting functions. By allowing the bank to handle cash, the vendors to handle accounts payable, the stock vendor to handle the stock investment portfolio, etc., the company can be stripped down to its barest essentials . . . in support of a fully functional financial institution, ...

Companies wishing to establish a position in the global economy would do well to look at the economic practices of economies of scale, economies of scope, and learning curve. These economic concepts put into practice have saved many companies billions, while opening them up to competition on a grand scale, as exemplified below. Cases include ...

This 7 page paper examines the concept of employee ownership based on a case study submitted by a student. Then, the concept is examined in respect to Maslow and Herzberg's theories. Whether ownership really enhances motivation is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper reviews an article submitted by a student entitled "Reviewing the Organization" by Henry Mintzberg and Ludo Van Der Heyden. The article is summarized and critiqued. The main idea is duly noted. No bibliography.

A 5 page paper describing observation of a Dunkin’ Donuts’ drive-through window at lunchtime and just before the early-morning rush hour. The purpose of the observation is to assess operations specific to the drive-through. The paper concludes that Dunkin’ Donuts’ shift to central factory production may enable it to provide greater selection to ...

This 6 page paper considers the competitive position and strategy of Harley Davidson. The paper is written in four parts, the first looks at the current position and strategy, the second examines the potential future threats using Porters five forces model. The third part considers the resources and advantages of Harley Davidson compared to their ...

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 ...