Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

An 11 page paper defining and discussing 9 international management topics including global business strategy, global product development, global account management and global supply chain management. The purpose of defining these issues is to enable Hindustan, an Indian electronics manufacturer, to gain a better position in its negotiations with a multinational electronics manufacturer to ...

This 9 page paper is a case study examining the decision and strategy Tata Motors to create design and build the cheapest care in the world; the Nano. With a price tag of US $2,500 the car is initially designed for the Indian market, but has potential in many other markets. The paper looks at ...

A 10 page paper on Boeing's proposed merger with McDonnell Douglas, its current advantage in commerical and defense aviation, how its work in the community increases the company's strength, and financial information. The paper seeks to prove that Boeing's mid-1990's business moves thrust the company forward into the next century. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 20 page paper discussing SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceutical Corporation, its background, its financial status both before and after merger activities, SmithKline Beecham's position in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as stock information and some of the current issues facing the company. Bibliography lists 21 sources. SKB

A 5 page paper discussing the Mercedes Metamorphosis. Mercedes-Benz seems to have been with us from time immemorial, but it has only been in the last 30 years that the German parent company, Daimler-Benz, has had a North American subsidiary. At sales of $1.7 billion in 1995, the last year for which figures ...

A 5 page review of the BMW company profile written by Greg Farrell and published January 22, 1996 in 'Bandweek'. Concurs with Farrell's contentions that BMW has achieved acceptance in the American market and concludes that his documentary methods and manner of presentation are correct and precise. No additional sources cited.

In this 8 page research paper, the writer discusses some of the problems that Toyota had during the early 1990's along with other Japanese auto manufacturers. Some specific concerns included : high material costs, too few vehicle choices, high employee turnover, and inattentiveness to marketing mix. The writer makes pertinent recommendations -- detailing some of ...

In this 11 page case study, several key problems facing Toyota are presented, described, and analyzed to find possible solutions. Macro and microeconomic issues are explored and the writer offers ideas relevant to contemporary management theory including the possibility of Toyota switching to a J.I.T. inventory system, becoming proactive in their leadership style-- and solving ...

A 15 page paper discussing corporate strategy at Honda. Honda Motor Company went to the crest of the hill of decline in the early 1990s, and it has only been the astute leadership of CEO Nobuhiko Kawamoto that prevented a free fall from the top. Honda was found to be suffering from what ...

5 pages in length. Gateway 2000 CEO Ted Waitt has learned the immeasurable business value of both great customer service and extremely happy employees. One of his requirements of both his employees and his leadership team is that they have fun while they work hard. There is no doubt that Ted Waitt and ...

A 40 page research thesis that explores first the Workstation industry, then specifically Sun Microsystems. Sections regarding the industry as a whole include: an industry profile, competitors, comparisons of sales and net income of major players in the industry, an analysis of Porter's model and how it is used in the industry, and the importance ...

6 pages in length. The Mercury Web & Graphic Designs Company is a firm that is in the business of enhancing the business lives of their clients. Because of their expertise, customers are able to design specific components that address their enterprising needs. The company has been quite successful throughout the last several ...

In 5 pages the author discusses the following question pertaining to a 1996 article on Microsoft, 'How is Microsoft currently doing? Is it happy w/ its current performance situation? Where does the firm want to be 5 years from now? What are the firm's weaknesses and strengths? What strategies does the firm have to use ...

5 pages in length. Of the early days of Lotus Development Corporation, Janet Axelrod says that she and Mitchell Kapor, Lotus' founder, had come to an understanding early on: Kapor would deal with the business end of things; Axelrod would ensure that Lotus employees enjoyed some of the most liberal benefits in the industry ...

14 pages in length. Texas Instruments has been in the enviable position of holding the only semiconductor-specific patent addressing basic design. TI is extremely protective of their rights concerning the patent, and with good reason: semiconductor pursuits currently account for 84 percent of all of TI's business, but the patent is set to ...

This 15 page paper discusses Intel Corporation, maker of Pentium microprocessors and a leader throughout the world in personal computing. A specific management problem is presented and analyzed (why Intel is not getting sub1000 chips to the market fast enough) and what solutions may be available to the company. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page analysis of Intel's success in the microprocessor industry supplemented with critical review of their apparently poor handling of the 1995 'flawed Pentium' chip fiasco in which it was announced that all chips made up until a certain date would produce an incorrect result when performing one specific calculation in division. A useful ...

Becoming a Fortunate 500 Organization, Blanchard, O'Connor and other contributors promote the idea that management holds the key to corporate success, not through implementing top-down management strategies that focus on leadership style, productivity goals, and other effective means of operational support. This 6 page paper reflects the central perspectives presented in the work and ...

A 9 page paper which primarily examines how increased customer service efforts at Saks Fifth Avenue chains have improved the retail chain's image and greatly augmented sales at the same time. In response to a previous decline in sales, Saks has added a greater amount of accommodations for customers, stopped charging women for alterations, improved ...

12 pages in length. Founded in 1914 by Charles Merrill, Merrill Lynch is 'the US's leading brokerage firm and the leader in US and foreign equities underwriting, combines retail brokerage and cash management with investment banking.' Other lines include clearing services, retail banking, and insurance. The company also has a recognized presence overseas and provides ...

A 26 page research paper that gives an overall look at some of the most recent problems and innovations facing this industry. The writer addresses such topics as the dramatic increase in the rise of consumer debt--particularly among low-income families, the saturation of the "prime" consumer market and the advent of "smart" cards, which hold ...

This 20 page paper provides an overview of American Express as well as marketing strategies it can use in both the domestic and international arenas. The credit and charge card markets are explored. Several current trends are mentioned including the effect of the euro on such businesses and the implications of the antitrust lawsuit ...

This 25 page report discusses the environmental management company BFI (Browning Ferris Industries) and its economic interactions within the realm in which BFI operates. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

A 7 page paper that discusses the corporate management training and internal and external environments of the corporation. It also provides information from a local restaurant, its environment and the number one cost-containment issue of raw waste as related to employee morale. Solutions provided are related to building a team, including friendly competition ...

A 7 page paper discussing whether or not McDonald's is a good investment. The corporation's financial information, profit improvement, and corporate structure are discussed. Bibliography lists ten sources.