Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

This 6 page paper evaluates how computers are used in the industry. Robotics are discussed in addition to other technological innovations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 14 page paper discusses what branding is and the importance of developing brands. The variables involved in creating a brand image are discussed. Passionate branding is explained, including the traits of passionate branding. The bulk of the paper describes how Apple developed the Mac brand, which is a passionate brand. Mac users are fiercely ...

This 3-page paper, written in tutorial language, analyzes business activities performed by Dell Computer Corporation, and the benefits and costs of those activities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 18 page paper discussing Dell's acsension to the number one producer of personal computers and the competitive pressures they face. Historically, Dell Computer has participated primarily in the hardware segment of the PC market, and has concentrated on government agencies and small business for the bulk of their sales. With the shift ...

This 20 page report discusses two of the most highly successful personal computer companies in the world - Dell and Gateway. Each of them have become darlings of the investment world and each is living up to their own publicity and promotion. A brief overview is given of each with an analysis of ...

A 3 page paper answering the question, "How does Apple incorporate make-to-order, make-to-stock and assemble-to-order in its major products?" Apple does make- and assemble-to-order to a degree, but for the most part it is make-to-stock that is its focus. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper presenting a current situation at this company and the result of capital budgeting analysis assessing whether the company should expand its current computer system. Net present value is positive, and based on conservative estimates of net cash inflows resulting from the addition. The paper recommends that the company proceed ...

A 6 page paper discussing changes in the PC industry and the responses of Dell, Compaq and Gateway. Industry analysts and organizations involved in the personal computer industry all agree that it is changing. The downturn was predicted to occur after the rash of sales in preparation for the Y2K issue, and those ...

A 5 page paper discussing competitive advantage and investment potential of the leaders of two industries. Dell is America's leading PC manufacturer, counting businesses, government agencies, educational institutions and consumers among their customers. The company has built competitive advantage in four specific areas: efficiency, quality, innovation, and customer responsiveness. In contrast, America Online ...

An 8 page paper that explains job costing approaches that are used in manufacturing firms, focusing on computer manufacturers. Job cost analysis and job order costing are explained. Examples are provided. Activity based costing is also discussed. The items typically omitted from job costing are identified. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 15 page paper that considers the relationship between Dell and one of its suppliers, Solectron Corporation. Dell Computer Corporation is the world's #1 direct computer sales vendor and Solectron Corporation is the #1 contract manufacturer that provides manufacturing and process engineering services to the electronics industries. The paper discusses the interdependent relationship between ...

A 3 page paper. The writer reports the elements in each of three external environments: remote, industrial and operating and offers some expected changes in each environment over the next ten years. The essay then suggests several objectives for Dell Computer. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages in length. Discusses the ability of Apple to remain on top in many of the competitive markets of computer technology through their innovative use of marketing to the education market. With a quick look at headlines around the world involving Apple Computer, it is easy to see that Apple is making ...

This 6 page paper reports the success of four entrepreneurs: Jeff Bezos (Amazon.com), Michael Dell (Dell Computers), Wayne Huizenga (Waste Management, Blockbuster Entertainment, AutoNation), and Lillian Vernon (Lillian Vernon). The writer discusses the characteristics of each person and provides information about the companies they began. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the situation of a computer software company which is paying top programmers’ salaries in the area, but still is losing its best talent to other employers. It seeks to implement a structure more conducive to employee loyalty, particularly among its programmers. The paper discusses the benefits of allowing ...

A 3 page paper discussing some weaknesses in Riordan's processes. Some of the problems are aging computer systems; receiving processes; inventory management; and supply chain issues. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the changes in the United Kingdom since the 1980's. The aim was to develop a high tech economy to compensate for the reduction in the manufacturing industry, this paper considers if and to what extent this strategy was successful. The bibliography cites 6 sources

This 17 page paper examines the different management regimes at Avid Technology Inc. The first period is that of 1987 – 1996 which is lead by Bill Warner. Between 1996 – 2000 leadership is by William J. Miller and in 2000 David Krall takes over. The paper compares these different period of management in terms ...

A 21 page paper assessing the value of chemical companies’ IT functions. The Bhopal disaster still would have occurred had the Internet existed in today’s commercial form at the time of the accident in 1985, but one can only speculate that the former Union Carbide would have been able to manage it better and ...

This 11-page paper determines if there is any truly competitive advantage for a company that implements information technology (IT). Through a literature review, the comment is no, there is little competitive advantage for a company doing this. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses Santos Garza, the head of Counter Technology, a $12-million, 377-employee company specializing in providing professional management and human resources, high-tech security, and computer systems design services to U.S. and foreign government agencies, major airports and air carriers, and major corporations worldwide. Her story is one that meets all of the key components of the classic rags-to-riches ...

This 7 page paper critically discusses the impact that new technology is having on the workplace in terms of the way businesses are organized, looking at the negative changes such as job losses and positive changes such as job creation and empowerment. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 12 page paper discusses the following quote “When attempting to use technology for competitive advantage there is rarely any problem in thinking up ideas. The problem is generally with making them work”. The paper starts by looking at the ease or difficulty of creating new ideas and then considers the issues of making the ...

This 3 page paper discusses DHL's decision to use RFID technology and their most recent idea to equip trucks with RFID. The writer also reports their latest innovation, RFID with temperature sensor. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper summarizing an article highlighting aspects of an effective online accounting application. The Internet offers some intense opportunity either for success or failure. Common sense appears to be more common than before the fallout of the technology sector in the summer of 2001 and before the collapse of Enron and ...