Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

A 4 page paper critiquing an article on organizational communication using a text chapter as a guide. The article classifies communication in the diverse organization as ethnocentric, modernistic and cosmopolitan, reflecting differences in which communicators address diverse groups. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the important of communication to a leader. The writer argues, using motivational theories, that a leader will not be successful unless they are a good communicator. The paper also considers the different ways in which communication may be achieved. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the communication approaches that may be adopted by firms when they need to deal with communicating bad news and difficult circumstances. The paper looks at firms that may need to communicate in a bailout, bankruptcy and reorganization looking at who the firm needs to communicate with and how the communication ...

This 13 page paper is based on questions from the book Business Communication by Mary Ellen Guffey. Then paper answers questions regarding the way non verbal communications may be improved, applied and the way ethical decision may be made, gender bias and if personal opinion can be out into an employee reference. The bibliography cites ...

Heller, BR, Drenkard, K, Esposito-Herr, MB, Romano, C, Et al. (2004) found in study concerning essential leadership skills that among the top skills needed were conflict resolution, team skills, communication, navigating the corporation, and time management. All of these will be brought to bear in the following conflict resolution case examples. 3 cases on late ...

This 6 page paper responds to two questions: What communication factors should a project leader of a multicultural team consider? And What factors should a consultant consider when assessing why a team is not functioning successfully? The first response includes a discussion of communication aspects in a diverse environment. The second identifies the elements of ...

An 8 page paper that begins by discussing the need to communicate with internal publics identified as employees. The writer then reports a case study of one large organization with facilities across three states. This organization wanted to know which communication tools were most effective in achieving a specific objective. The writer than comments on ...

This 3 page paper begins with a definition of 'team dynamics.' The essay discusses the importance of communication to group performance at each of the stages of group development. The writer provides general comments about effective communication techniques. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing communication disconnect surrounding and immobilizing new product development. Examination of email exchanges at AcuScan reveal management not managing; "little Napoleon syndrome" in action; a general dearth of innovation and creativity; unproductive communication; and a host of other problems. All combine to create a stalemate between individuals who need ...

A 4 page paper providing a short communications plan for improving organizational communications. Priority areas are those of feedback, communicating change and ethical behavior. Not all employees may choose to participate, but all need to know that they can. Communicating change is a crucial point of whether the change is successful. ...

A 12 page paper that begins with a student-supplied scenario of a small office. A description of the office and personnel is provided first. The writer then describes three communication interactions that were observed. Following each observation, the writer discusses the interpersonal and communication skills that were used and analyzes which skills should have been ...

6 pages in length. Just as people can look at something but not truly see it, they can – and often – hear without actually listening to what is being said, which reflects a tremendous casualty of an ever-faster and less attentive society. The blatant absence of this particular social grace and fundamental ...

10 pages in length. The historic relationship between supervisor and subordinate has often been described as tenacious at best and downright offensive at worst. That bosses too readily don an attitude of inaccessibility by way of poor communication and listening skills speaks to the prevalence of unsatisfactory interaction where working relationships are concerned. ...

This 7 page paper looks at the concept of strategy, considers how military and business strategy and then looks at the strategies which are being utilized for AT&T. AT&T, a global communications company, use a range of strategies including an aggressive growth strategy and the leveraging of strategic alliances. An assessment is made of the ...

A 12 page paper discussing the issue of customer service at Ameritech as a problem of internal and external communications. The company consistently issues press releases glossing over the long term customer service problems and then generally fails to live up to the promises made in those press releases. The paper examines possible underlying reasons and make ...

A 3 page paper that discusses some of the trends in business communication over the last few years, including increased use of instant messaging and social networks. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the concept of a 'wicked problem' defining the term and looking at what it means. The paper then explores three types of wicked problem, poor communication, poor time keeping, and a lack of commitment by employees, looking at how and why they are wicked.

A 2.5 page paper in which the writer explains formal and informal communication networks within an organization. The writer concludes both are equally important. Bibliography lists 2 source.

This 21-page paper provides detail about task management within organizations, addressing topics such as coaching, communications and resource management. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper is a follow-up to PG787boe.rtf but not a continuation, both stand on their own merit. In this paper, the writer emphasizes project risks associated with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner project. Milestones as published at this time are identified. A number of risks that are associated with the project are identified. The ...

This 4 page paper introduces Starbucks, reporting their total revenues for 2002 and the number of shops the company operates. The writer then comments about Starbucks operations in terms of the nine dimensions of organizational innovation: change, challenge, customers focus, creativity, communication, collaboration, completion, contemplation and culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page book review of Caplow's "Managing an Organization" -- a book designed to give leaders a better understanding of modern techniques for effective management. Included in the discussion are theories of communication, reward & punishment, the incompatibly of seniority & merit, and much more. No Bibliography.

A 9 page paper that provides and introduction and discusses two best practices in six supervisory responsibilities: communication; effective training; improving team productivity; performance appraisals; resolving conflict; and improving employee relations. Bibliography lists 19 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the way that organizational structure can facilitate change and innovation. The paper looks at the different potential structures that may be seen which allow flexibility and communication to take place, focusing on team based and network style structures. The paper uses example companies to illustrate some of the points raised. ...

A 5 page paper discussing complexity theory and theory of constraints in application to change management. The focus is the fictional company CrysTel Communications. Bibliography lists 5 sources.