Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

This 10 page paper examines the factors that should be considered when conducting environmental scanning at the general and industry level. To determine this the function and goals of environmental scanning are assessed and the way an environmental scan is considered as well as the content. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the issue of competition policy, what it is and how it is undertaken to protect free competition, looking at issues such as control, antitrust and pricing policies. The paper focuses on EU competition regulations. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3 page paper considers whether or not a market with a high level of firm concentration will have anti competitive characteristics. The concept of a dominant firm, market and the idea of concentration is considered and then the impact on the market structure and behavior is discussed. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 15 page paper that begins with an analysis of Toyota Corp using Porter's Five Force Analysis process. The paper then reports data and discusses issues regarding the issues and problems the company is facing in China. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses Gap, in general, and its failures for many years. The focus is on Pressler but comments about Drexler and the company itself are included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper describing research into the current mortgage market. Following the meltdown of the subprime mortgage market in 2007, by early 2008 inventory is up and prices are down. In many areas of the country it appears that the housing market has hit bottom and now is poised to rebound. ...

An 8 page paper that defines and discusses what a monopoly is as contrasted to a big business. The basics of the Sherman Act and subsequent amendments are reported. The industry of focus in the auto industry with its many regulations. The writer also comments on the current bailout packages. Bibliography lists 12 sources. ...

This 4 page paper discusses the importance of forecasting and the difficulty of forecasting in an unstable economy. The writer comments on two forecasting methods. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at strategies used by 5 different companies and considers how lessons from those strategies may be utilized by Starbucks. The companies discusses are McDonald's, with their strategy to change the menu, Disneyland Paris and the re-branding of the experience they offer, The Body Shop with the use of ethics ...

This 10 page paper looks at the concept and practice of sustainable development in a global context, including what it is, how it takes place and general attitudes and practice. The paper then considers the way that the UAE is adopting sustainable development policies and practices within the global context. The bibliography cites 13 sources. ...

A 9 page paper discussing organizational design and organizational structure. Organizational structure clarifies roles, responsibilities and decision making. Today as never before, businesses must be able to move quickly and respond to changing customer needs, preferably in advance of competitors' abilities to respond to those changing needs. The paper discusses five types ...

This 8 page paper reports and discusses the causes of GM's current financial collapse. Many of the mistakes date back to the 1950s. The writer comments that bankruptcy is a blessing for the corporation as it will allow the company to take actions it was not allowed to take over the years. Bibliography lists ...

A 3 page paper that reports and discusses Wal-Mart's sustainability goals. The process began three years ago. The essay reports those goals and describes some of the activities to support them. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper. Several months ago, Verizon acquired Alltel. Additionally, Circuit City is closing its doors. This paper explores the results of laying off employees. It is based on what has happened and what could happen. The writer discusses how Verizon should handle necessary layoffs, including the effects of laying off employees. Bibliography ...

This 3 page paper considers whether or not it is advisable for CEO’s to tell the truth regarding their firms’ shortcomings. Examples that support and refute the idea are considered before the conclusion. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 14 page paper looks at Starbucks, the development of the company, the way the firm competes and the strategies used, the problems seen in 2008/9 and the potential future of the firm. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 16 page paper examining Coca-Cola's external environment including the recession-choked economy in advance of creating a strategic plan for the company. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 23 page paper examines the well-known DVD and game rental company Blockbuster Inc. the paper starts by looking at the company's background and performs an internal and analysis considering its' strengths and weaknesses. The strategic position of the company is evaluated and its financial position examined looking at liquidity, profitability and leverage. The ...

This 3 page paper explains what the Penrose Effect is as well as how and why it occurs. The paper then looks at how this is aligned to the growth theory of Marris. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 7 page paper answering several questions about business-to-business (B2B) process integration. B2B process integration is an outgrowth of total quality management and the advent of just-in-time inventory management designed to decrease inventory levels while increasing internal efficiency. It began with the need to share information and over the past two decades has ...

A 21 page paper assessing conditions at a snack company and designing a change program for it. Maintaining the status quo at Best Snacks has led the company into negative territory. The company has changed in the past, but not within the memory of those who have been providing management for the past ...

This 4 page paper reflects a general discussion of Intel's annual report, which incorporates their SEC Form 10-K. Specifically, Item 7: Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations is discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper discussing Monsanto as a global company in terms of economic principles. Globalization allows Monsanto to operate in areas of lower cost where its products also will sell for lower prices. Operating in other countries reduces the company's currency risk relative to operating internationally only from US locations, and also ...

This 9 page paper looks at the way organizations evolve and develop over time. Looking at Griener’s article “Evolution and Revolution as Organizations Grow” the paper consider the new influences ion the organization and the way that this is likely to evolve, arguing that the next stage is likely to be a team based, fragmented ...

A 15 page paper that discusses specific issues as related to a case provided by the student. There are three sections. The first analyzes and discusses the agenda for a meeting and the reports to be given at the meeting, including the financial reports and the MBTI scores for each board member. The second ...