Essays and Research Papers on Applied Operations Mgt.

For any project to be successful there needs to be good inclusive project management. This 4 page paper looks at the reasons why the second attempt to computerise the London Ambulance Service (LAS) failed to meet the majority of targets and resulted in increased human and financial costs. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

An 8 page paper. One author said, "Nothing has rocked the young field of supply chain management like the emergence of the Internet." This paper provides an overview of how the Web is used in supply chain management, including actual examples from companies. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper reviews and summarizes 4 articles on stock control and purchase control which look at ways of creating efficiencies. The articles are entitled; ‘Demand management tools help control buying costs’, ‘Does ERP fit in a lean world’, ‘Purchasing in a supply chain environment’ and ‘What the customer wants: Making at the Pull ...

A 15 page paper. Southwest is the only airline in the industry has been profitable for 33 consecutive years and the only one that has been profitable since 9/11. The reasons for their remarkable success must be attributed to putting in practice their core beliefs, the primary one being to have happy employees. This essay ...

This 11 page paper uses a hypothetical case study to examine leadership qualities for project managers. Hofstede's work is discussed and attention to diversity is given. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

The ability of a firm or organisation to adapt and adopt new practices is often key to the survival as well as essential to increase productivity and efficiency. In this 22 page paper an holistic view of the way that different tools, concepts and models may be used in order to develop the operations of ...

This 9 page paper looks at systems approach to conflict management; what it is and how it may be used. The paper outlines the theory and the practice before considering the Brett, Goldberg and Ury model of design for use with dispute resolutions in different situations. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

A 22 page paper that presents a literature review of supply chain management and supply chain management performance measures. The writer discusses the major components in SCM and the advantages of effective supply chain management. The writer discusses e-supply chain management. Examples are embedded in the text. The dearth of information regarding supply chain management ...

This 10 page paper looks at project management in Toyota. The first part looks at the tools used, including a lean and a beyond lean approach. The second part considers the way in which these models may be improved. The bibliography cites 14 sources.

This 15 page paper begins with an abstract. This essay discusses Deming's points, obstacles, reasons TQM initiatives fail, the importance of continuous improvement and employee involvement. The essay compares the Japanese orientation to continuous improvement, called Kaizan, and the Western orientation. The PDCA cycle for improvement is explained. Examples are provided to illustrate the benefits ...

A 5 page paper that begins with the identification of the traditional primary functions of a manager. The writer comments on the criticism of the functional approach. Today, the manager's job is far more complex than it was in the past. One aspect that is constant is the need for a motivated workforce. The essay ...

This 6 page paper answers 5 questions posed by the student. The first looks at what is meant by total design and the process of design. The second defines Total Quality Management (TQM), the third identifies and describes 4 TQM tools, the fourth looks at what is meant by operations management and the last part ...

This 10 page paper examines management practice and leadership through a case study submitted by a student. The focus is on how to make improvements in management and leadership style for an aspiring CEO as well as any ambitious executive. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper explains and explores the link between risk management and project management, arguing that risk assessment ad management is an essential part of any project management. The paper uses the example of Robert Mondavi Winery to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the differences in management of a company selling products and companies providing services from the perspective of an operations manager. The paper looks at the similarities in the way customer satisfaction needs t be created and discusses the tools that could be utilized to ensure that the services are meeting ...

A 3 page paper that discusses: what a project is, the phases in project management, and why project management is important. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at how stakeholders are an important consideration in any project that is considered and undertaken by a firm. This paper looks at an example case, the development for a seal environment to grow genetically modified crops. The paper is written in two parts; the first part looks at the importance ...

A 7 page paper. This essay explains the systems approach to management. The discussion includes a definition of this approach, the components of an open system, the internal and external environments. The paper also discusses three specific external driving forces and how systems thinking helps managers consider these forces. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the recruitment process. The paper starts with some background on a company, McDonalds, is chosen as an example, then looks at an idea recruitment processes that can be used as a benchmark, produces a flow chart for the observed process and then suggests ways it may be monitored and ...

This 5 page paper looks at several concepts and tools which are used in project management. The paper looks at the use of the work breakdown (WBS), structure risk assessment, the use of statements and the Gantt chart. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 3 page paper examines one article on a problem with JIT. Then, it goes on to discuss the savings a company might see when implementing this model. Bibliography lists 1 source.

In the desire to increase quality and efficiency TQM has been adopted by many companies. This 5 page paper considers the way that TQM needs to be adopted at operational level and uses the example of the 5 S’s to demonstrate the benefits that TQM approaches can bring as well as the level of involvement ...

This 4 page paper defines what is meant by ‘project management’, how successful project management takes place and looks at the different tasks that make up project management. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

An 8 page paper. Much is written about Wal-Mart and its success and about its founder but little is written about the actual management of employees. Actual management practices must be concluded from other evidence. This essay discusses practices at the executive level, general human resource practices, lawsuits against the company, recent wage caps ...

A 6 page paper. Several universal basic functions for management have been identified. These are described and discussed. Four of the more recent management theories are also discussed. The writer comments on why it is important for managers to know the theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.