Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

This 11 page paper looks at whether or not leaders can and do make an impact on the organization that they run. The paper looks at theories and examples to consider how and why they will have an influence on the operations and whether this is always good. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 6 page paper proposes a strategy that a regional water bottler could use to compete in a market with the large international firms. The strategy proposed is one of differentiation using local image and environmental issues to create a desirable image and help increase sales cost effectively. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

Thornton's is a premium chocolate supplier in the UK, selling though their own shops other outlets and on the internet. This 14 page paper is written in two parts. The first part identifies the strategies used by Thorntons and then looks at how they can be seen in action in the company. The second part ...

A 3 page paper discussing conflict negotiation. Conflict negotiation exists on a communication continuum, with one extreme being the unyielding demand of some sort and the other being an acknowledgement of a problem that needs to be rectified where parties discuss issues and agree on a mutually acceptable outcome. Some union demands illustrate ...

This 5 page paper looks at GM a company that could be facing potential bankruptcy if it does not change. The paper compared the case of GM and its changes and failures to GE a company that was in a similar position but has turned itself around and become profitable and efficient. The bibliography cites ...

FP Group are going to introduce SAP into their purchasing department, this will mean fewer jobs. This 3 page paper looks at the management advice that ma be given to a manager who is implementing the change. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

Merck faced changes in 2005 there was the introduction of new systems, changes to cooperate governance and a unification of the firm. This 3 page paper looks at the changes that took place and the challenges of making those changes.

This 11 page paper considers the concept of organizational learning and applies it to the UK's Inland Revenue service, now part of HM Revenue and Customs department. The paper started introduction, undertakes a literature review looking at the concept of organizational learning and then applies these ideas to the strategy undertaken by the Inland Revenue. ...

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 9 page paper looks at the way in which Southwest Airlines manages risk. The paper considers financial risk and the use of hedging as well as the way culture is managed in line with enterprise risk management. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at two problems faced by the fictitious firm Smith Systems Consulting; the problems of positioning and differentiation. Two firms that faced similar problems are identified along wit the strategies they used to resolve their problems. The cases are then compared to SSC. The paper is based on a case supplied ...

A 3 page paper that compares two projects using student-supplied criteria. The two projects are Boeing's Dreamliner project and Hershey's Enterprise 21 ERP project. Bibliography lists 5 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 3 page paper which breaks down three children’s stories. They are Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli, Orphan Train Rider by Andrea Warren, and Mr. Tucket by Gary Paulsen. No additional sources cited.

This 3-page paper focuses on how trust is built and earned in an organization. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing project risk and 15 individual risks identified for a specific project. Bibliography lists 4 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.

In this 3 page paper, the writer discusses the corporate culture at this company and how that encourages innovation and creativity. The paper provides some background information on how the organization was initially set up and goes on to report what makes it successful. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6-page paper provides an explanation of socio-technical systems, by way of a Telebank case study. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 14 page paper looks at issues that concern the emergence and success of female entrepreneurs. Issues such as motivation, obstacles and barriers, different gender roles and culture are all discussed as they apply to the emergence of women entrepreneurs, including the practical aspects as well as the societal aspects. The bibliography cites 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.

This 10 page paper considers the extent to which a leader influences the performance of a business. The concept of leadership is discussed and the ways that influences may be exerted are discussed, including the impact on the employees and strategies. Examples of leadership are also discussed, including Konosuke Matsushita and Steve Jobs. The ...

A 4 page paper that begins with definitions and discussion of 'performance' and 'measurement.' Following this discussion, the paper reports the case of a public agency adopting TQM. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper reports and discusses the experiences of one multi-cultural, geographically distributed virtual team and their first few meetings. Bibliography lists 2 sources.