Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

A 5 page paper assessing BMW's internal and external environments and identify which of Porter's Five Forces pose the strongest threat to its competitive advantage. The environmental analysis addresses the general, task and internal divisions, which collectively include the technological, sociocultural, economic, legal/political, international, customers, suppliers, allies, competitors, employees, board of directors, physical attributes ...

A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the significant economic, political, social and technological trends that impacted BBC Brown Boveri (Switzerland) between 1975 and 1986, with a significant concentration on the power generation and industrial motors sectors, and reflects upon the application of Porter's diamond model in order to relate these elements in ...

The needs of different stakeholders will be balanced with reference to many factors, such as market conditions, power and culture. This 17 page paper considers how the balance is determined and then examines this by comparing the telecommunications industry in five countries; The US, The UK, Hungary, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain. The bibliography ...

This 4 page paper looks at the structure of the power tool industry in 1979, the way it was changing and the way that Skil Corporation competed in the industry. The paper is based on a case study supplied by the student. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the different stakeholders of Railtrack in terms of spheres of influence and a power interest matrix. The bibliography cites 5 sources

This 4 page paper use s Porters Five Forces framework to analyze Boeing, looking at rivalry and the way the firms competes, the threat of new entrants the power of buyers and suppliers and the presence of substitutes. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the Irish low-cost air carrier Ryanair, utilizing the framework of a Porters Five Forces Analysis. The competitive environment, such as new entrants, power of buyers and suppliers and influence of substitute all discussed individually. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses Tesla Motors' organizational structure and power-making authority. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts the organizational structures of two major firms; Philip Morris International and Telefonica. The assessment is made by looking at the organization, the way it operates and the power structures as well as the general organization. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 5 page paper considers how Porters Five Forces Model, which looks at the threats of existing competitors, new entrants, the power of suppliers and buyers and the presence of substitutes, can be used to help determine current and future strategies for a firm. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at how and why corporations have risen to power, the role of corporations and the challenges that they face in the future as their role, the market and the general environment change. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

Understanding the interplay of gender, sexuality, and power as it relates to the social constructs that define every day life enables the individual to gain a better understanding of some of the shortcomings in theories of sexual interactions as it relates to gender defined roles within the corporate world. This 8 page paper discusses the ...

This 10 page report discusses the Rolls-Royce company and its many challenges and opportunities. The modern Rolls-Royce describes itself as: “a global company providing power on land, sea and air. The company has established leading positions in civil aerospace, defense, marine and energy markets.” As a result, the organization also must deal with the issues associated with maintaining a leadership role in ...

The phrase “knowledge is power” is often used and usually taken to be true. If this is correct then the use of knowledge by an organization should help create a competitive edge or competitive advantage. This 11 pages paper explores the use and development of knowledge, how it can help and uses a case study ...

A 7 page paper. There are several business structures the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes. The three types of structures explained in this report are the sole proprietorship, the partnership, and the corporation. The legal and tax considerations, advantages and disadvantages for each of these structures are presented. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses various forms of thinking, and forces of influence, which affect problem recognition/identification and decision framing as it pertains to managerial responsibilities. Some forms of thought discussed are logical, scientific, persuasive, and creative. Some forces discussed are gender, culture, and religion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at different questions relating to the way management should respond to crises. Issues such as the best approach to crisis planning and response, the required capabilities and skills and the degree to which planning may undermine the ability to act. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

In the wake of corporate malfeasance at Arthur Anderson, new laws have been passed to protect the public. The most important of these was spelled out in the Sarbanes-Oxley act, an act governing how paper (memorandums, correspondence, and any other paper) will be treated in the future. Taking a quick walk through why the act ...

This 5 page report discusses the parameters of organizational definitions of “limited liability partnership” (LLP) and “limited liability corporation” (LLC). LLCs and LLPs are relatively new business forms and each has its own unique advantages and peculiarities. Every state in the Union has adopted a limited liability company act and every state but Vermont and Wyoming has adopted a limited liability ...

This 5 page paper considers the issue of product recalls and the impact that the timing of a recall has on the public perspectives on the company. This paper considers two specific recalls, the Firestone Tire recall, in which the company acted late in their decision to implement a recall, and the Jack-in-the-Box contaminated ...

A five page paper which looks at several options with regard to the formation of a company in the UK, and the ways that the Human Rights Act and the Data Protection Act will affect relations between employers and the workforce. Bibliography lists 9 sources

A 12 page paper. Diversity is a fact of life in today's world. This essay provides data regarding ethnic minorities in the UK and discusses the drivers for workplace diversity, such as legal and social. The Race Relations Act 1976, amended in 2000 and again in 2003 is discusses as is the European Union Race ...

This 5 page paper examines an established control measure that AT&T has put in place. First quarter results are barely in, yet AT&T Broadband already is acting on the information gained from them. Revenues have increased, but cash flow has declined and the company has announced further job cuts as a result. AT&T has implemented budgetary ...

This 4 page paper looks at the well known fast food chain McDonald's, considering the firm's position in the context of the macro and micro environment. The paper starts by examining the influence of the legal, social and economic environment and the organization, including consideration of the way the company has responded. Internal influences are ...

A 5 page paper discussing Amazon.com's international operations and legal problems that the company potentially could become entangled with as Internet law continues to change. Amazon operates 9 sites (US, UK, China, etc.) and likely is bound by the laws of the country in which those sites are located. Jurisdiction changes have been ...