Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

This 6 page paper considered whether innovation is needed for business success and whether innovation alone is enough. The paper looks at the way innovation has benefited companies and industries and assesses how it is leveraged to bring success. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines a scenario were qualified CPA’s are faced with increasing competition from non qualified tax advisers. The writer explains how this will impact in the firm using economic theory and then looks at the potential ethical issues for the firm when they respond to the changes and seek to cut costs. ...

This 11 page paper considers the potential strategies of competing and cooperating. The two strategies are assessed with the advantages and the disadvantages examined and then game theory is used to assess which may be the best approach. The conclusion looks at the evidence as well as the limitations of game theory and argues ...

A 6 page paper that discusses specific issues regarding this company. The topics include a discussion of Disney's global marketing efforts and what they base all marketing on, global integration, new ideas to attract 'tweens and the consolidation of their movie distribution process. The writer also discuses customer relations marketing, human resource management and ...

A 3 page paper. The writer discusses what business strategy is and also discusses specific business strategies that might be adopted. The paper then discusses strategies for retaining employees, including motivational ideas. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper considers whether or not it is viable for a car rental company to look at adding alternative fuel cars to their rental fleet. Issues such as practicality, demand, cost and strategy are all discussed. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the need for McBride Company to involve its board of director in a more active role in the company. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 14 page paper examines the UK low cost airline company EasyJet utilizing Yerra’s Efficiency Model which considers the business from four perspectives; the business strategy, the customer strategy, the HR strategy and the innovation strategy. The paper starts with an introduction company and then uses these four perspectives to undertake an examination of the ...

This 12 page paper looks at the 1990 article by Henry Mintzberg " The Manager's Job: Folklore and Fact" and assesses the article in the context of a complexity paradigm, looking at the arguments u forward and how this fits in with, or contradicts other management theories. The bibliography cites 22 sources.

This 4 page paper answers questions set by the student. The paper compares the websites of Amazon with Barnes and Noble and Borders, considers if the firm has lost its identify by expanding beyond books, examines how Amazon may retain their advantages and protect the brand, how Barns and Noble may compete and whether the ...

This 3 page paper looks at the problem faced by Starbucks which started in 2007 examining what the problems were and why they occurred as well as considering the measures that were and could be adopted in order ensure a positive future for the firm. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the concept and use of the service gap, assessing what it can show and the issues that may impact on the way it is approached and the types of gap it may reveal. The bibliography cites 7 sources

A 3 page paper that identifies and discusses the threats facing BMW, including losses they have experienced; what opportunities exist, how they are taking advantage of some of the opportunities and recommendations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper looks art how and why firms diversify and discusses the potential benefits as well as the disadvantages and time when firms should refrain from diversification. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 16 page paper looks at a number of different models and frameworks that can be used to aid with strategic decision making in the context of both information technology and information systems in the business environment. The bibliography cites 17 sources.

A 3 page paper that presents an analysis of Nike Apparel using Porter's five forces model. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11 page paper is a proposed compliance plan for the fictitious company Riordan Manufacturing, including aspects such as the scope of the plan, the administration, responsibilities, training, reporting and reviews. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the concept of sustainable development and considers how McDonald's uses concepts of sustainability within its operations, responding to internal and external pressures. Examples of sustainable policies are discussed. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the way that ideas for new products may be generated, considering evolutionary and revolution ideas and the way tools and different approaches may be adopted to stimulate and encourage idea generation. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 3 page paper considers whether or not there are advantages if a company’s CEO has financial training and comes from a financial background. The advantages and potential disadvantages are discussed. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at some of the ways that management can impact on safety in an organization. The aspects of leadership and planning are examined looking at both theory and practice, considering leadership styles and models for risk and safety identification and planning to assess the way that they may be used in ...

This 5 page paper considers the strategies that are available to Clearsky following their loss of the potential for a first mover advantage for the instillation of internet services in their aircraft. The paper looks at the strategic choices of abandoning the plan, or looking for a new supplier. The bibliography cites 10 sources. ...

This 3 page paper looks at how and why performance assessment takes place at an organizational level, the advantages and disadvantages associated with the practice and the way tht they may help to crate value and why cost accountants can play an important role. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing cultural differences in organizational behavior, around the world. The face of business has changed dramatically in only the past generation, and the past decade has seen heightened competition to levels that previously were not thought to be possible. Possible or not, it exists and now is expected only ...

This 5 page paper looks at the risks face by Soutwest Airlines. The paper looks at the risks to assets, security and auditing, considering what risks are faced and how they are managed. The bibliography cites 4 sources.