Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

This 15-page paper is a case analysis about Microsoft's Xbox gaming system. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper reviews an interview conducted by a manager at Lufthansa Aviation. The importance of appreciative inquiry is emphasized. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 13 page paper looks concept of project risk management theory, and the way in which project risk management may take place in order to apply the theory to an ongoing project; the London CrossRail project, to consider the way in which theory may be translated into practical consideration for a complex project. The bibliography ...

A 5 page paper. The question is whether or not new CEO Otellini's actions and strategies reflect the corporate mission, values and goals. To answer the question, the writer discusses some of the changes the new CEO has made and demonstrates how the company is once again taking risks and leading the industry. Bibliography ...

This 4-page paper demonstrates how the four functions of management can be applied to Weis Markets. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10-page paper focuses on the trait, behavioral and contingency leadership theories, pointing out that all three are useful. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 23 page paper compares and contrasts the approaches that are seen with reference to corporate governance in the UK and Germany. The paper starts by defining corporate governance and then looks at the way it has evolved and is implemented in both of these nations. The bibliography cites 22 sources.

A 4 page paper that discusses Chambers as a leader and some of the changes he made at Cisco Systems. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at the way in which leaders may be held to account for failures. The paper starts by considering how failures may be defined in terms of leadership, and then looks at the way in which leadership is impacted by failures, and the ways in which they may be held to ...

A 5 page paper that begins with a brief introduction to this organization and a report of recent problems they have had. The turnover of CEOs is reported as are reports of their mishandling of the donations in 2001 and for the Katrina hurricane. The writer comments on the leadership and makes suggestions for ...

This 3-page paper examines the 360-degree performance assessment system, and the proper methods of implementation. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3-page paper discusses issues faced by Conway Manufacturing. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6-page paper focuses on attributes and personalities necessary for effective management. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses self-reflection in leadership as well as leader-member exchange theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8-page paper discusses how workplace diversity leads to job satisfaction. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5-page paper provides a legal, management and operational analysis for Amazon.com, Inc. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

The 17 page paper undertake a strategic analysis of the Coca-Cola Company, looking at the different macro and micro environmental influences that are present and may emerge in the future in order to assess the challenges that the firm will face and use them to identify viable long term goals that the firm may ...

This 20 page paper examines McDonald's in the macro environment, looking at economic influences, as well as the impact of social and cultural influences, political influences, technological influences, demographic factors and ecological influences. The paper goes on to consider the way that the organization is competing terms of price and cost structure and identified a ...

This 6 page paper looks at the outsourcing strategy utilized by Nintendo, examining why the companies chosen to use this strategy as well as how it is used in the way in which it has been able to create value for Nintendo in the games and game console market. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the different sources of competitive advantage in the luxury firm Burberry. The company, which competes using differentiation as its main source of competitive advantage, has a number of advantages including, but not limited to aspects such as brand value, internal design resources and the approaches to marketing. The paper ...

This 4 page paper looks at the acquisition of Palm by HP using the congruence model to identify the aligned strategies by looking at the inputs and approaches to business in Palm and assessing how they compare with HP. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses various models of change management, and what might be missing from them. Also includes a "student" change management model. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4-page paper examines the corporate culture and leadership issues behind WorldCom's failure in 2002. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the potential value that may be created by the acquisition of Palm Inc. by HP. The strengths and weaknesses of HP and Palm are considered in the context of the way that the post merging may provide value to both parties. The paper then looks at the value chain, ...

This 6 page paper answers questions set by the student looking at why Intel is to make the acquisition of McAfee, the potential strategic advantage, how value may be created, the way that the acquisition fits in with existing strategies, resources and competencies and the potential outcome. The bibliography cites 6 sources.