Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

This 7 page report discusses the second largest brewer in the world, Heineken. A brief history of the brewery is provided along with organizational information that led the current management to expand Heineken’s information technology capabilities. Understanding that a great deal of the competitiveness faced in any industry is determined by the level through which information is ...

A 5 page paper speculating how Federated Department Stores could have avoided filing Chapter 11 in 1989. Of course it's always easier to see what could have been done than it is to have a completely clear view of the best long-term course of action when making a decision, but seeing the way ...

3 pages in length. It is not difficult to ascertain the reasons why Wal-Mart has overtaken K-Mart in the discount chain rivalry: inflexibility and lack of open-mindedness, as well as a decidedly lazy approach to customer service are the primary causes. In an industry that is fueled upon the slightest discrepancy, it is ...

A 15 page paper discussing Kmart's difficulty in competing with both Wal-Mart and Target, consistently losing market share to each. To their credit, Kmart has determined to improve their image and they have done good solid research into changing American demographics as global conditions affect them. As of yet, however, they have not ...

This 6 page paper looks at the strategic background of WalMart. The current markets are considered along with both national and international strategies, with the United Kingdom used as an example of international strategy. Suggestions are made regarding future strategy. The bibliography cites 6 Sources.

An 8 page paper discussing issues of management, marketing, finance and manufacturing at the nation's second-largest retailer. K Mart appears to be back on the right track. Its Big K Marts are meeting success in every market in which they operate, and the quality improvement of the past few years is greatly noticeable. Stores ...

This 12 page paper looks at the different stages of negotiation, the tactics and strategies employed and the reasoning behind the strategies. To explain this an example case is used which was provided by the student. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 9 page paper discussing financial structure and price performance at Martha Stewart Living. The paper examines a variety of points such as financial structure, working capital management, stock price, stock valuation, cost of capital and dividend policy, among others. The company had its IPO in October 1999 and experienced double-digit growth in each of the next ...

This paper consists of two essays dealing with change management and includes six images of change, as well as linking change to an organization's mission and vision. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 14 page paper. This essay reports the amount spent on personnel development in the UK and U.S. in 2008. The essay discusses employee training and development programs in general and the concerns that are voiced about them. The essay then explains and discusses the systematic learning and development approach to training programs, ...

A 7 page paper. This essay will discuss International Logistics LLC located in Shakopee, MN. This is a full-service logistics company that was formed in 1991 by a group of young entrepreneurs who began with a domestic air freight company. The essay will provide background on this company, including its mission statement. The essay ...

This 7 page paper discusses the character and leadership traits of Jack Welch, CEO and Chairman of GE. The essay begins with comments about the importance of the 'myth of Jack Welch' and why this myth is so essential in the business world. The writer then discusses Welch's personality followed by his leadership style ...

A 7 page paper. The four areas of organizational behavior discussed in this essay are: motivation; group functioning; conflict; and communication. The essay very briefly discusses each area and comments about the area in terms of the writer's current work environment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper. Every organization is affected by environmental forces. This essay discusses different factors and forces that affect the retail industry and Costco. The writer comments on how some positive driving forces are also negative driving forces. The essay also discusses the highly competitive nature of the retail industry and warehouse clubs and ...

This is a 10 page industry analysis that beings with an historical overview of the industry. The first commercial cellular phone call was made in 1983 but the actual concept dates back to the late 1940s. The essay looks at the competitive factors in the industry and provides a brief analysis using Porter's Five Forces ...

This 5 page paper discusses product innovations at PepsiCo and Coca-Cola. The essay focuses more on the innovations at Pepsi's Frito-Lay division and how these meet consumer demands. The essay then compares, briefly, how Pepsi met the non-carbonated beverage demands before Coke. Data regarding market shares are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper that discusses expatriates, those corporate employees who work in a country other than their own. This essay discusses some of the criteria for success as an expatriate found in the literature, the advantages of using expatriates as well as the disadvantages. The essay also discusses the failure rate of expatriates and ...

An 8 page paper. The dynamic nature of the business environment requires all leaders, executives and managers to have good negotiating skills. This essay discusses what those skills are. The essay also discusses approaches to successful negotiating. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page paper. This essay provides a brief background of each company and discusses some of the activities and strategies each uses to control costs. The essay also compares the price of coffee from each company. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 4 page paper. Manufacturing in the U.S. has been declining for years in volume and quality. This essay comments on possible reasons for that situation. The essay also compares some of the aspects of the manufacturing system of Japanese and American companies and ends with a conclusion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper. The first part of this essay discusses change management, in general, including the drivers of change and change management. The essay then focuses on Australia and the effects of globalization, reporting on one industry. Suggestions for the processes businesses in Australia can use to change for globalization are presented. Bibliography ...

A 9 page paper. On February 1, 2008, Microsoft sent an unsolicited bid to purchase Yahoo! This essay discusses the bid, the reactions from Yahoo! executives and from analysts and experts. The essay also discusses if there would be any antitrust issues in the U.S. or the European Union regarding this acquisition. Bibliography lists ...

An 8 page paper. The first part of this essay discusses the just-in-time (JIT) philosophy, including its origin, elements and benefits and an example of a plant that made the change. The second part of the essay discusses resistance to change with ideas about the causes of resistance and techniques to manage it, using the ...

This 8 page essay discusses some of the tools a new CEO might use in these turbulent times. It begins with a letter written by advisors to the new CEO of a major corporation. The essay includes discussions on organizational structure, motivation (providing examples of theories), and contingency management. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 22 page paper. This essay discusses supply chain management perspectives, activities and components in supply chains. It also discusses supply chain management in the retail grocery industry and the factors that affect management of retail grocery supply chains. Examples of major grocery chains in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe are provided ...