Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

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 6 page paper answers a set of questions asked by the student. The first part of the paper looks at different tools that can be used to deal with problems in an organization to increase creative thinking and morale. The following questions look at the application of different problem solving techniques. The bibliography cites ...

This 16 page paper takes an in-depth look at Apple Inc performing a analysis of the firm using the Boston Consulting Group Matrix which classifies products or business units in to categories of cash cows, shooting stars, question marks or dogs. The paper looks at the development of Apple and its product ranges, how ...

This 3 page paper considered the number of product choices available in the U.S. consumer market and looks at whether these choices are necessary and whether the choices are good or bad. Issues such as market development, needs satisfaction, innovation and economic development are considered along with the problems such as wasted resources and opportunity ...

This 5 page paper reports and discusses some of many activities Yahoo! is involved in to develop a competitive advantage. Some items include their recent venture into show business, their purchase of another company, their reorganization, and other items. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the Ritz Carlton group of hotels and considers how the firm looks at the market and plans in order to segment the market, assess customers' needs, forecast demand and leveraged that information in order to create loyalty. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing reorganization as a function of globalization. A specific location of a multinational will continue to reorganize in the local area until it reaches equilibrium, and even then other areas of the company are reorganizing in response to the location's attainment of that goal. As the single multinational continues ...

An 8 page paper assessing the situation described in a student-supplied case; identifying several alternatives; choosing one; and presenting rationalization for the choice. The paper recommends that the company create an alliance with Starbucks to extend Dippin' Dots' distribution and contribute to reducing seasonal effects in sales at Starbucks. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

This 15 page paper responds to a student-supplied scenario of a small mortgage company that needs to expand. The paper identifies and analyzes the problems and presents resolutions to the problems. The paper discusses establishing a corporate culture that incorporates learning community principles and gives specific ideas for hiring commission-only salespeople. Bibliography lists 10 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.

An 8 page paper discussing the financial status of PetSmart. PetSmart is unlikely to be the next Wal-Mart in terms of total sales, but current results indicate it is well received and well used by pet owners. Enhanced services in stores and increasing online sales will help to improve costs, and thereby improve ...

This 3 page paper looks at the way strategies and strategic decisions have been made at eBay and how the company competes. The paper considers ongoing operations, the expansion of the company and the problems faced international markets. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 4 page paper presents a diversity action plan for Delta looking at the way in which diversity could benefit the company by supporting a number of other strategies based on the company's strengths, to help the company survive and thrive in the future. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 24 page paper looks at two key concepts in management and workplace relationships; trust and empathy (with the focus on empathy) and the ability to develop others. The paper is written in 5 parts. The first part of the paper defines the terms and looks at why they are important and how they manifest, ...

A 10 page paper discussing the state of Wal-Mart's supply chain in 2006, the year of the Ivey case study 907D01 on which it is based. The paper discusses aspects of the supply chain; initiatives of the new vice president; and recommendations for the future. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the way in which sustainability is a current issue in management and the way it is developing and emerging in the commercial environment. Different approaches to sustainability and sustainable developed are discussed and examples of companies adopting various strategies are presented. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 5-page paper provides an overview of BMW's corporate culture and leadership. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses this organization. The mission and objectives are reported. The paper discusses the many different benefits of becoming a member of ABC and provides examples. The writer also reports Forbes comment that ABC is one o the most influential organizations in the country. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper that begins with an introduction to the company, including its sale to another corporation and including data regarding franchisees. The paper discusses the average turnover rate in the sector and the rate for a particular franchisee, reporting employee incidents. This franchisee does not have a personnel manual. Recommendations for such ...

This 19 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at the position of Starbucks in terms of the internal and external influences and the way the firm is responding. The second part of the paper considers the way that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is undertaken at Starbucks. The bibliography cites 16 ...

A 4 page paper that explains how the matrix structure came about and how it can be used today. Each cell in the matrix is explained with suggestions for improving the context of that cell in today's marketplace. 1 Table included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 22 page paper examines the US firm The Gap Inc., looking at the situation of the firm, assessing the internal and external influences, the financial performance and the competitive position. A TOWS analysis is then used to assess potential strategies that could be used, the different options are discussed and a recommendation is made. ...

"Diversified businesses produce such a richness of skills, efforts, resources, markets and products/services that it would be hard to refuse any reasonable opportunity for diversity". This 3 page paper discusses diversity in this context and considers the grounds on which an organization should diversify to take advantage of the opportunities mentioned above and grounds ...

This 10 page paper examines a case study supplied by the student looking at the changes that occurred in this Western Australian ice cream manufacturer between 1985 and 1995, the paper analyses the changes and explained with reference to relevant theories. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 8 page paper is based on the case study supplied by the student. The paper identifies the problems and issues surrounding the difficulties faced by Motorola during the 1990s and the early 2000’s. After identifying problems in the issues the paper outlines a number of concepts and approaches which are useful in understanding the ...