Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

This 16-page paper discusses how Southland Distribution can develop a safety culture. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10-page paper presents recommendations for change to General Motors. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the changes that have occurred at General Motors between 2008 and 2010 at the changes resulting from shifts in the economy and the bankruptcy. The changes considered include the structure, employment polices, products and marketing are all considered. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

This 14-page paper discusses the culture at General Motors and why change has been so difficult for it. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses quality differences between American Airlines (a global competitor) and Southwest Airlines (a local competitor). Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper examines Starbucks, but three influences from the remote environment including the economic positions, concerns regarding health and the impact of technology, and then looks at the way in which the organization strategy has been able to adapt and develop in line with these influences. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses Citigroup Inc.'s changes based on the Lewin Change Model. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page paper examines the position of Starbucks in 2010, looks at the company background, vision and mission of the organization, its value as well as undertaking environmental analysis considering internal and external influences. Using the analysis a number of potential strategies identified, along with critical success factors for their implementation. The bibliography cites ...

This 8 page paper looks at Cisco, starting with some background to the company, the paper moves on to look at the impact of globalization including a strategy of acquisition, and then considers issues such as internal culture, leadership, change management and decision-making and corporate social responsibility. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 4-page paper offers an article analysis about decision-making. Bibliography offers 1 source.

This 5 page paper considers the way in which Microsoft seek to manage their relationship with stakeholders. The paper focuses on consumers as the end-users, and relationships with vendors. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 3 page paper comparing Ford's efforts in the UK and Volkswagen's approach to its new plant in Tennessee. It is Volkswagen that is taking the more "modern" approach. In some respects, this approach could increase Volkswagen's costs and reduce its operating efficiency, but it seems that Volkswagen is striving to learn more ...

This 7 page paper discusses some of the concepts set forth by Jim Collins in his book “Good to Great.” Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page paper that begins with a summary. The hypothetical Board of a coffee shop company has identified specific outcomes for a strategic change plan. The writer identifies TQM as an approach that will meet most of the desired outcomes. This is combined with creating a learning organization. The essay also discusses employee ...

This 4 page paper examines the Mexican firm Grupo Bimbo. The paper gives a general overview and then looks at the strategies it uses to compete in the US, considering how and why those strategies have been useful. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses change management at Mid-States Bank. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses evaluates the planning function of Boeing management while analyzing the impact that legal issues, ethics, and corporate social responsibility have had on management planning. There are 3 sources cited.

This 4-page paper focuses on outsourcing issues, as they pertain to saving a company money. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4-page paper answers questions about Wal-Mart including business strategy and sustainability.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the LSI (learning style inventory). The paper provides an interpretation of results and their relationship to managerial performance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 15 page paper looks at the way in which the online retailer Amazon undertook the project to develop and launch the Kindle Fire; their first tablet PC. The paper is written in three parts. The first part looks at the firm and the product that was developed, including the hardware, software and associated ...

This 13 page paper considers the difference in the number of men and women employees, assessing some of the potential causes. The paper looks at existing research to assess factors which may constrain women from starting their own business, including the motivations as well as general and specific barriers. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the strategy of the logistics and business solutions firm FedEx. The firm is considered in the context of Porters generic strategies are discussed, looking at the firm and its' closet competitor; UPS. The effectiveness of the strategy is discussed. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 4 page paper is written in three parts. The first part looks a three different approaches to entrepreneurship; economic, behavioral and personality. The second part of the paper explains different types of entrepreneurs and looks at the patterns of entrepreneurship in the UK. The last part explores the level of entrepreneurship and its importance ...

This 20 page paper is an assessment and implementation plan for the fictitious firm; Kudler Fine Foods, to install and operate a deli and a fish counter in their retail outlets in order to increase business. The paper includes an environmental scan, assessment of the strategies and practical considerations including a work breakdown schedule (WBS) ...