Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

This 7 page paper looks at the important of the chain of command in business and argues that it is important in the many different styles of organization as a way of implements instructions and change as well as a controlling mechanism. The paper uses cases to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 5 ...

A 15 page paper focused on formulating strategy for a segment of this company's diverse business. Overall, ARAMARK's corporate strategy is well-defined, but the emerging growth in the need for cleanroom operations in growing numbers of disciplines is one the company needs to closely examine as a substantial contributor to growth in the future. The paper analyzes ...

An 8 page paper discussing the inability of standard performance review practice to serve either the organization or the employee and exploring innovative approaches to redesigning the process. Here, employees themselves are called on to redesign the process and create one by which performance is rated on the degree to which the employee has contributed to realizing the organization's ...

This 8 page paper looks at how we may be able to measure effectiveness in an organization. Financial measurement is the most popular use of effectiveness, but it is not the only one. This paper looks at the different measurement available and to whom they may be useful as well as how we might be ...

This 7 page paper is a fictional conversation between Tom Peters and Professor Ralph D Stacey concerning Peters' ideas in his book 'In Search of Excellence' and how they look to explain the human role in the work place and advocate change. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

7 pages in length. America Online (AOL), one of the world's largest Internet presence, has been able to maintain its favorable external demeanor by effectively addressing internal management issues. However, this is not accomplished without significant aforethought; rather, the training and development of AOL's managers represents an integral component in the company's overall ...

This 5 page paper considers the argument that a PEST analysis; political economic, social and technological analysis should be undertaken prior to the use of Michael Porters Five Forces model. The paper considers the advantages and disadvantages to this argument considering if it is a valuable addition, or a waste of resources due to duplication ...

This 18 page paper considers the way that .com companies are valued in comparison to traditional companies, why this is and the effect it has. To demonstrate this the different companies are discussed with a concentration on Freeserve. Aspects of the recent share performance are considered, including the crash of spring 2000 in addition the ...

This 6 page paper considers the necessary factors for a business to succeed, the paper argues that success is more than a matter of luck, and requires correct positioning in line with the product, marketing and distribution network competencies as well as production ability. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 4 page paper convincing investors in Continental that their funds are well placed. The speaker at an investor meeting is charged with using ratios to convince investors that the airline can weather the pressures of greatly increased fuel prices; it provides a good return on assets; and has a good rate of return ...

(5 pp) Our discussion is a problem-solving one. What if anything can be done with an over eighty year old air facility, that, its owner, the City of Dallas, feels must still accommodate commercial flights? An alternative and creative solution is suggested; wouldn't we want at least that ...

This 7 page paper considers the way that strategy has developed and is evidenced in e-commerce, which in turn can be seen as a reflection of the philosophy and is evidenced by way of business level tactics. The paper discusses this using several well known e-commerce companies as examples including Amazon.com. The bibliography cites 10 ...

5 pages in length. The presumption has long been put forth that leadership is causally related to organizational performance. With this in mind, one would automatically surmise that without effective leadership, organizational performance would cease to exist; however, it is more the ability of the individual to either be born or made a ...

6 pages in length. The writer addresses three different situations: sending a professional woman to close an extremely important business deal in Saudi Arabia; the plight of contemporary Asian YUPPIES; and whether or not the tobacco industry should ethically continue to advertise its product in underdeveloped countries. No bibliography.

A 5 page paper examining the relative worth of potential capital funding projects. Cargill provides capital infusion for the projects recommended by North Star, and it is the responsibility of North Star to identify those capital projects in which Cargill may have interest. Each project must meet specific requirements, not the least of which is the level ...

A 10 page paper examining the gross customer service problems at the local telephone company serving the upper midwest. Customers wait weeks for service, and there are many times their telephone service is inoperable. Consumer complaints have skyrocketed in recent months. The paper examines why this is and what the company can do about it. ...

This 5 page paper looks at the ways in which differentiation may be used as a competitive advantage and how a strategy may be formed in order to use this advantage described by Michael Porter as one of the only two available competitive advantages. The paper looks at different types of differentiation and includes consideration ...

A 5 page paper based on a case study prepared at Harvard Business School. A machine company has a fixed price policy but a long-term customer has initiated a multiple bidding process for their latest purchase. The regular supplier's bid is considerably higher than others. The writer discusses the issues involved as well as some ...

A 5 page paper discussing conditions at these two companies. Blockbuster has had its share of rough times in the past several years, and more can be forecast for the entire industry. A primary difference between the two is that Blockbuster tends to focus more on increasing business efficiently, even if it does not become a part ...

A 5 page paper discussing the cost inputs in a simple cheeseburger. Unwrapping the cheeseburger contained in a paper wrapping and emotionally attached to an order of fries reveals only a fresh, hot burger. The item is the only thing visible, but in that paper wrapping also is contained a building, equipment, labor, utilities and supplies. ...

A 6 page paper discussing the practice of offering employees discounts on products and services. In a tight labor market such as that which has existed for the past several years, owners and managers of traditionally lower-paying industries find it difficult to operate without offering either attractive salaries, employee discounts, or both. Some businesses lacking merchandise on ...

A 10 page paper discussing this Washington, D.C.-based company. Founded in 1982, the company astounded analysts years ago, and it appears to continue to do so. It outperforms its industry in all measures, and the path of its stock price provides a refreshing counterpoint to the daily dismal news of tech stocks' new lows. The ...

An 11 page paper discussing Intel's history, financial performance and likely future. All industry observers expected PC sales to decline after late 1999, and they behaved exactly as expected. PC manufacturers, Intel's best customers, are looking for other products to sustain profitability, and Intel is doing the same. It has turned much of its attention ...

A 5 page paper discussing the history and current situation of this old company. Founded in 1853 by a German immigrant, Bausch & Lomb is one of the oldest continually operational companies in the US. It formerly was involved in a wide variety of optical products and even in personal care items, but its current focus ...

An 8 page paper answering a variety of questions about strategy and marketing, including a discussion of Porter's Competitive Strategy, the GE attractiveness matrix, stars, cows and the benefits of acquisition over startup. It also discusses the reasons for globalization, data collection in market research and how information technology has affected marketing. The paper discusses Starbucks mission ...