Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

This 3 page paper is written in two parts. The first part of the part looks at what is meant by a virtual organization and the advantages and disadvantages associated with this structure. The second part of the paper looks at how effective lateral communication can be facilitated in a virtual organization. The bibliography cites ...

9 pages in length. The extent to which expectations in the employment relationship continue to change are both grand and far-reaching; that business itself has experienced significant change in the recent past has resulted in myriad modifications within the workplace, not the least of which include corporate downsizing and business communication. Bibliography lists ...

This 9 page paper looks at the well known communications company AT&T and the way ion which VoIP will impact on it strategically. The paper gives a brief background to AT&T and then looks at the way voice over internet protocol (VoIP), has been adopted by the company and the way it may impact on ...

A 7 page paper that describes several organizational structures, including functional, divisional, geographical, matrix, horizontal and others. The writer comments on the strengths and weaknesses of each design. The writer also comments on the factors involved in choosing an organizational structure and the importance of communication channels. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper considers how teamwork may create value in an organisation, how it should be set up and managed and the importance of communication. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

Conceptual and empirical analyses of personnel management focuses on topics such as organizational leadership, communication, work motivation, decision-making, group dynamics, organizational development/learning, and organizational culture. This 5 page paper argues that the General Electric management system incorporates the principles of Peter Senge's concept of organizational learning which also includes systems thinking. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 3 page paper that describes specific aspects of the organizational culture of a hypothetical architecture company. The aspects discussed include communication, management and the use of technology. Bibliography lists 1 source.

3 pages in length. Sally Flood's article entitled "Boost Efficiency With Teamwork" in the October 19th issue of Computing Business discusses the inherent importance of strong communication and teamwork within the workplace setting. That Flood's specific focus is upon the IT industry does not preclude her information from crossing the line into all ...

A 4 page paper. The writer discuses the roles and importance of communication in business. Trends in these processes are then identified. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper gives an overview of the Swedish communications company Ericsson looking at the policies, aims and strategies of the firm and human resource policies to asses show HR compliments and support the main strategies. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 20 page report discusses and provides a brief overview of 12 articles related to the issue of communication as a leader in the corporate setting. Bibliography lists 12 sources. BWcorldr.rtf

This 3-page paper provides an essay on the importance of corporate communication, in response to changing organizational cultures. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper provides an introduction to risk management and cites the most recent standard. The paper discusses incident investigation, consultation and communication and context. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the need for increased stadium security and the capabilities of the Honeywell Stadium Security System. The system includes provision for fire detection, security and close-circuit television, as well as for public address voice alarm and a system for the hearing impaired. It also provides communications capabilities. Expensive ...

A 5 page paper that responds to four diverse questions related to business. The essay discusses: employee theft and how communication may decrease this crime; types of bid rigging; financial statement fraud, including the most common acts of fraud and who is involved in the execution of these crimes; and why interviewers do not ask ...

An 8 page paper that explores leadership characteristics of five personages, three real and two fictional. They are: Jim Lovell, Gene Krantz, Preston Tucker, Captain Ramsey and Lt. Commander Hunger. The last two are characters in the film, Crimson Tide. The writer addresses: leadership, integrity, vision, communication, and empowerment as these characteristics apply to each ...

A 3 page paper discussing the effects of organizational culture on project teams' ability to perform as expected and as they should. Communication is seen as being the key. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing leadership and communication at Johnson & Johnson, which consistently occupies some place in the top ten of Fortune's most admired companies. There is a strong culture of trust at Johnson & Johnson, which is a valuable trait that should be protected. Increasing accountability without destroying trust can be ...

A 4 page paper discussing the "take away" value of a study module on team effectiveness. The student completing the module and reflecting on it sees communication as being greatly improved, with greater improvement needed in building shared vision and maintaining horizontal function. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an external environment analysis including economic, socio-cultural, demographic, global, political/legal and technological analysis of Dell Inc using China as the environment. The paper then provides an industry analysis using Porter's five forces. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper identifying Dell’s sources of capital and estimating its Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). Sources are investors’ capital, revenues from business operations and debt financing. Based on Dell’s 2003 Annual Report. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 18 page paper. Apple Computer changed the way the world looked at computers in the mid-1970s. This paper provides a brief history and overview of the company, Steve Jobs being replaced by John Scully only to have Jobs return to the company in its time of trouble. The computer hardware industry is discussed including ...

A 6 page paper discussing Apple's business results in early 2001. There is no question that Apple Computer is facing some difficult days, but its situation still is promising in that it appears to have taken note and acted in response to market conditions. The arrogance of the old Apple may at last be a thing ...

A 6 page paper based on Harvard Case 8-702-469. In many respects, Apple Computer has been the popular villain of personal computers, evoking strong responses from virtually all corners. Those who are loyal to Apple products are extremely loyal; those who are not do not regard them as serious machines capable of performing ...

A 3 page paper that explains Dell's organizational structure. Bibliography lists 4 sources.