Essays and Research Papers on Applied Operations Mgt.

This 3 page paper examines the economics of real estate. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the application of risk management in the real world, considering the way different elements converge and the benefit of enterprise wide risk management and the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in creating a culture that seeks to reduce exposure to risk. The bibliography cites 10 ...

This 3-page paper discusses balanced and reinforced feedback loops as they pertain to Lockheed Martin. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper that discusses trends in the home improvement/do-it-yourself industry, in general and Home Depot, in particular. Revenues are reported as are the number of locations. The essay discusses certain strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in narrative form and offers two major recommendations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the cereal industry and its trends and Kellogg Company, in particular. The writer discusses the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and provides recommendations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the concept of competitive advantage and considers the way that the cooperate culture at Southwest Airlines supports the competitive advantages that the airline leverages. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 4-page paper applies the Nadler-Tushman Congruency Model to Lockheed-Martin outputs. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper offers some information and background on this standard and this award. Examples used are in the health care industry. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Toyota is credited with developing the just-in-time inventory management this 5 page paper examines the inventory management systems used at Toyota, the way they are implemented along with the advantages and disadvantages associated with the systems that they use. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 4 page paper examines team formation and stages teams go through. Global teams are also discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

The 13 page paper considers the use of process management, looking at financial processes, human resource processes and IT processes, to explain the way in which they will help organizations improve their performance. The different processes are applied to a church organization, where the benefits of formalized processes are explained, along with the potential problems ...

This 3 page paper defines and explores both concepts. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses organization design, how design choices impact companies, and various types of organization structures. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses ways to improve the performance of a health care company after it acquires another similar organization. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper. The paper begins by reporting the current status of this company and its problems and issues. This is followed by identifying priorities, objectives and strategies for the company. The writer also comments on what the company needs to do to gain a competitive advantage.

A 4 page paper that discusses the entitle article by Helm. The writer discusses Starbucks' corporate social responsibility and points out which parts of the article provide that type of insight. The writer also comments on how Starbucks lost its way and how it is trying to come back. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7-page paper examines accounting methods with the theory of constraints and determines if traditional accounting methods are effective. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper. Chambers became CEO in 1995 and added Chairman of the Board in 2006. This paper describes Chambers and some of what he has done at Cisco over the years. The paper discusses his characteristics, leadership style, relationships with others, innovations and other accomplishments. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 9 page paper that includes an analysis of the Topeka System, which is the operational and management model established for Gaines dog food in Topeka, Kansas. The paper discusses the effectiveness of the system, whether the writer would personally advocate the system and discusses Kotter's 8 stages in relation to the Topeka system. ...

This 7 page paper looks at Marks and Spencer, focusing on a single outlet in Aberdeen. The paper looks at the 4 V’s of volume, variety, variation and visibility, assesses the layout of the shop and determines how well these are suited to the strategic objectives of the firm. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 8-page paper discusses Wal-Mart's supply chain. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper provides a comparison of three performance measures: input measures, output measures and outcome measures. The paper also discusses the need for performance measures. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses some of the activities a company might outsource and why and which activities a company should not outsource. The writer comments on the financial benefits and legal considerations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 17 page paper is based on a Harvard Business School case study provided by the student. ITC have developed the eChoupal initiative, a system aimed at improving efficiency and value within the supply chain in a rural area of India. The paper looks at four issues; we objectives behind the initiative and the problems ...

This 10 page paper discusses some of the reasons employees resist change, and what managers can do to assist them to accept it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.