Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

A 20 page paper discussing leadership, conflict management and communication, concluding that there are many potential barriers to effective communication, either on a large scale or on a one-to-one basis. In some cases, it is the responsibility of both the speaker and listener to be aware of potential "disconnects" that can occur. In ...

A 5 page paper discussing Shannondale of Knoxville, a high-quality retirement care facility well respected in the community and enjoying low nursing turnover internally. The purpose here is to assess internal and external conditions; management effectiveness; and make recommendations for improvement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at how or why go services management is important in attaining customer satisfaction. The paper starts by discussing what is meant by Guest service management, looks at why it is important and compares customer satisfaction with intangible and tangible goods. The paper then considers the way in which satisfaction ...

This 4 page paper looks at some of the critical success factors present within project management. The paper looks at the processes, and required components for effective project management, and the way in which these competitors should be managed. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 13 page paper gives a summary of the views put forward in the book of Environmental Management and Business Strategy, Leadership skills for the 21st century by Bruce W. Piasecki, Kevin A. Fletcher and Frank J. Mendelson and the need for a convergence of compliance, the identification of business opportunities and the need ...

This 12 page paper discusses the idea that mission may not necessarily be the first step in the strategic management process. To consider this the paper explains the role played by mission in the strategy management process and uses a number of relevant concepts and looks at tools commonly used in the strategy process to ...

A 6 page paper that explains some of the things that happened in this corporation. The essay comments on the facts at Enron that would have influenced their strategic, tactical, operational and contingency plans. The writer points out that exactly who knew what and for how long is still unclear, which makes it ...

A 3 page summary and review of Management information pertaining to Allegis Group Services and their website. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 12 page paper begins with a comprehensive description and explanation of the Peter Principle. The writer then discusses the functions of human resources and how they relate to the Peter Principle, specifically, whether the functions are good only in theory and not in practice. The paper also discusses the implications of this theory ...

This 14 page paper discusses the statement "As an organisation we pay a lot of money on insurance. There is therefore no need for us to invest time and resources in other methods of loss management." The paper discusses this looking at what losses insurance can cover, alternatives to insurance, the need for a ...

A 6 page paper that begins with comments about the complexity of the manager's job today. The writer discusses how globalization and diversity affects the manager. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7-page paper focuses on the differences between "leadership" and "management," and how those differences play out in a corporate environment. Bibliograpy lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper answers three questions for the student. The first question identifies internal and external stakeholders and looks at how internal stakeholders may interact with the external stakeholders. The second question discusses the advantages and disadvantages of old and transformed organizational models. The last section of the paper discusses the benefits of diversity ...

A 12 page paper discussing quality-based process management tools available to managers. Many service organizations have demonstrated that TQM and its variations are as applicable to service "products" as it is to manufacturing processes. The task for the specific organization is to choose that which best fits its industry, operations and customers. ...

This 7 page paper looks at the way for functions of management can be observed within Amazon and how they are influenced by internal and external factors. The 4functions of management discussed are planning, organizing, leading and controlling, with the influences discussed including globalization, technology, innovation and diversity. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 6 page paper examining changes in thinking about management and leadership over the past century, specifically as they apply to the growth of American business. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 12 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at the stages and tasks that need to be undertaken with developing and implementing and environmental management system, including planning and identification; implementation and operation; checking and corrective action and management review and maintenance. The second part of the paper uses ...

A 5 page paper discussing Boeing's use of the planning function of management. Currently its 787 Dreamliner is missing its first production and delivery dates by nearly two years because of supply chain planning issues, and airline customers are publicly demanding compensation. There are positive features indicating that Boeing plans to more closely ...

A 4 page paper providing a loss prevention program specific to pesticide use on golf course turfgrass. Following these procedures and guidelines will ensure safety for golf course employees and customers, while making efficient use of pesticide inputs and gaining the greatest benefit from the rich turfgrass of the course. Bibliography lists 2 ...

This 3 page paper is written in two parts. The first part of the paper looks at the way knowledge management is being used within a typical logistics company. The second part of the paper discusses the way a memo may have been used as a communication, examines its presentation and outlines a way ...

This 16 page paper examines the concept of the green supply chain; managing the supply chain in a sustainable or environmentally friendly manner. The paper starts by examining what a green supply chain is and how it may be defined and put into practice and the considers additional issues such as the potential benefits, costs, ...

This 27 page paper looks at the concept and practice of management controls over people and systems, using the Kuwaiti airline; Jazeera Airlines as an example. The paper discusses at the company and management control systems (MCS) that are in place, including employee appraisals, financial controls and marketing assessments. The systems are assessed in terms ...

7 pages in length. Maintaining a solvent and forward-moving company requires an equation of many components all working together toward the same objective. Today's business environment - both brick & mortar and online - necessitates that management approaches organizing functions with the tools that project the company's progressive and open-minded culture, not the ...

This 14 page paper answers four questions set by the student examining different areas of project management. The first answer defines the process and stages of project management and looks at lifecycle management. The second part of the paper discusses the use of risk management and considers how it can be applied in the real ...

This 8 page paper looks at the influences on the management functions within McDonalds. The first part of the paper looks at how internal and external impact on the four functions of management; planning, organizing, leading and controlling. The second part of the paper considers the influences of globalization, technology, innovation, diversity and ethics on ...