Essays and Research Papers on Applied Operations Mgt.

This is a 7 page paper discussing aspects of moral and ethical decisions making. The theories of reflective equilibrium by John Rawls, utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill, and most recently Milton Friedman’s view of social responsibility of business, all relate to individual, corporate, governmental and societal moral dilemmas which are as relevant today as when ...

This 8 page paper starts by looking comparing Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing giving a good description of the ideas and application of each concept. The paper then looks at how these two concepts fit in with the models of Total Quality Management (TQM) and Business Process Re-engineering (BPR)and the similarities that exist between these ...

A 15 page overview of U.S. history and culture. The author attempts to provide a primer of consideeration for those that are new arrivals to our country. Race, ethnicity, gender and other factors enter into communication and interaction in the U.S. Bibliography lists sources.

This 6 page paper uses a case study submitted by a student. The paper notes that businesses can cope with change effectively if they consider the morale of the firm and the psychological needs of the employees. No bibliography.

This 25 page paper provides an overview of the current literature in regards to the nature of customer service and the changes in customer service in recent years. This paper integrates a view of customer service in retail, call centers, and in e-commerce, and the reasons and causes of poor service. Further, this ...

A 4 page paper reviewing three articles: "Implications of business process management for operations management;" "Knowledge management key to keeping up;" and "Continuous improvement of service operations: Application of service template." Two of the articles are reports of studies done to improve business processes; one is an accountant's advice to colleagues that effective ...

This 4 page paper looks at the issue of quality in the context of operations management. A case presented by a student is used as a springboard for discussion. The paper is predominately a literature review on books and articles about management. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page paper examining the operation of Harry Huffnpuff Glassblowing for the purpose of recommending changes in Harry's approach to his business. Harry's process is extremely wasteful and he is unable to earn the salary he requires for 40 weeks' work throughout the year. The paper identifies the source of waste and ...

This 3 page paper provides a hypothetical example of how systems theory may be used in a business environment. Systems theory is explained. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at theory in addressing the various types of strategies businesses use. Several contemporary examples are also provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page overview of the varied impacts to business that an Avian Flu epidemic would result in both domestically and for the world as a whole. The author emphasizes both the direct and indirect impacts of such an epidemic. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper. To address the issue in the title, the writer discusses five functions of management, internal and external driving forces or factors that impact all businesses. The writer also comments on diversity and ethics and includes Microsoft in some of the discussion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. Quality - once a word entirely absent from the fabric of business - is now the defining force behind every industry. The extent to which the development of quality-focused business has metamorphosed business is both grand and far-reaching; that this single concept is responsible for overstepping stringent boundaries once ...

This 3 page paper examines a variety of traits and managerial skills needed for success in this business. Examples of real life successes are provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper examines the process one would take when setting up a day care facility in New York City. A case study provided by a student is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 20 page paper is an examination of the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) system of inventory control. This system seeks to optimize the use of resources by deterring the most appropriate levels of stock ordering to minimise holding and order costs. The paper considers why this is a good system of stock control, how it ...

This 10 page paper provides a business plan for a hypothetical book sales company. The plan focuses on the results of inquiry by a computer consulting firm. Appendices with specifics (financial aspects and time schedule) are included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 14 page paper examines a simple business process in the context of the larger business objectives to consider the efficiency and potential improvements. The paper uses the example of how McDonalds makes a burger, starting with a description of the organizations and the actual operation. The operations in the examined in terms cost, dependability, ...

An 8 page paper that discusses establishing a footwear manufacturing company in Jamaica. Sections include: business description, location justification, labor, capital, role of founder/entrepreneur, type and level of production, quality control, technology, government requirements, and ethics. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 7 page paper answers 7 questions regarding project management. The questions look at the managerial role of a senior design engineer, what should occur is a project appear to be missing the goals at the midway point, how a company should be structure for future expansion, how to approach a larger project, the role ...

This 7 page paper answers three questions. The first section briefly describes the information management issues that make product life cycle management systems a vital corporate system in many companies. The second section looks at the major capabilities that the vault of a PLM system provides and the third section describes the functionality of a ...

This 14 page paper has several sections beginning with a brief overview of complexity theory and general comments on this theory and management. The next section discuses the factors involved in creating a sustainable competitive advantage, such as focusing on core competencies, cross-functional teams, ordinary and extraordinary management. This is followed by a discussion on ...

This 33 page paper is a continuation of and the last two chapters of another document, PGldr67.rtf. The paper presents data analysis, which begins with an explanation of how historical research papers are analyzed (mostly by summarizing the major points included in the literature review). The limitations of the study are again identified, followed by ...

The provision of car parts to the manufacturers (OEM's) is problematic for parts suppliers. There is an obligation that spare parts should be ongoing for 10 years for European OEM and 15 Years for USA and Asian OEM. This 4 page paper consider the way that the cost and operational burdens may be dealt ...

The Channel Tunnel was a large project. This 12 page paper considers how project such as this can be undertaken, the process and pitfalls as well as the role of the project managers. The bibliography cites 17 sources.