Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

A 9 page overview of this industry, acknowledging smaller competitors but of course focusing on Wal-Mart, Kmart and Target. The paper assesses the state of the industry, demographic changes in recent years, and the state of the economy to conclude that the discount retail industry will remain viable for years to come. Bibliography ...

This paper examines Volkswagen AG, its history and legacy. Also examined is the marketing environment Volkswagen faces, including competition, legal problems, economic forces and socio-cultural forces. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This essay examines Hewlett-Packard and its time during the 1980s. The paper examines the environment of the time in terms of technology, and disucsses decisions made by H-P's engineers and managers that have helped make it a successful and prosperous company today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the leadership strategy of Starbucks, lead by Howard Schultz. The writer considers the evidence for this strategy, as well as the role of leadership, technology, and the problems of international growth. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the way in which it is argued strategy and culture should be in harmony. The writer disuses what this means, how it may be manifest and if it is really possible to manipulate culture to achieve a strategic 'fit'. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

An 8 page paper that addresses two specific questions: What impact does e-commerce have on brick-and-mortar stores? What impact does e-commerce have on sales tax revenues for cities and states? Everyone knows that e-commerce sales are still increasing exponentially. Some analysts argue this trend will only get stronger and will eventually force physical stores to ...

This 5 page paper considers how a technological strategies may be developed, what type of information needs to be considered, how different needs should be assess and how these may be brought together to create value by maximising tangible and intangible resources, including the customer base. The writer also considers when the strategy may need ...

A 16 page paper discussing 4 organizational theory questions addressing qualities of a learning organization; prospector and defender organizational structure; innovation at 3M; and Burns and Stalker's distinctions of the mechanistic and organic organizational forms. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This paper examines how the success of DaimlerChrysler's PT Cruiser, introduced in 2001, actually resulted, somewhat, in a failure for the company. This essay discusses how Chrysler's management failed to predict the demand for the car, and as a result, created ill will among customers, especially those in Germany. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the history of AOL, the performance of the company prior and post merger, the strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats as well as the competitive position and overall trading and strategy trends in the company. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 10 page paper that discusses the merger of these two huge corporations. Here was a merger like no other. Not only was it the largest merger in history, it was the first merger of a bricks-and-mortar corporation and a cyberspace Internet corporation, which created a new kind of company that crosses several industries. ...

5 pages. This paper will describe committee work at country clubs. Topics include how committees work, how they interface with each other, and how they establish their areas of control. Considers the best strengths for a general manager to have to successfully work with committees. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper. The Boeing- McDonnell Douglas merger created the largest integrated aerospace company in the world. It was a deal that required the approval of the EU as well as regulatory agencies in the U.S. This paper discusses the reasons for the merger, how the deal was made, what the deal was, ...

This 6 page paper is an analysis of a Harvard Case study provided by the student. The issue is what kind of funding should this aluminum company obtain. The treasurer of the company has three options. The writer provides a historical background of facts relevant to the decision and then discusses the advantages and disadvantages ...

A 20 page paper. The 'voice of the market' refers to what research can learn about the wants of consumers and distributors, learning about the customers of competitors and what competitors are doing to gain market share. The 'voice of the customer' simply relates to research about the customer to learn what they want, and ...

This 16 page paper considers the different types of benefits that are available for employers to provide for their employees. The writer considers benefits including vacations, life assurance, pension plans and considers the options along with the costs that they incur. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 5 page paper consider how non executives directors can add value to a company due to their ability to take on a more stakeholder oriented approach to the organisation. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 6 page paper considers some of the different ways of measuring performance and quality in the Hotel Industry. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the ongoing dispute over allowing Mexican trucks to deliver goods produced in Mexico but shipped to the US for sales and marketing. The US trucking industry is one that has many constraints placed on it. It is relatively stable as long as it remains in equilibrium, for all ...

A 5 page paper discussing how management, motivation, employee goals and changing behaviors might be expected to be manifest in 2006. Conditions in 2006 hopefully are such that we finally have adopted the best of each approach. Many organizations claimed in the 1980s and early 1990s that TQM could not possibly work, because ...

A 19 page paper discussing Harvard Case 9-595-035, "Nestlé Refrigerated Foods: Contadina Pasta and Pizza." The paper assesses and analyzes the effectiveness of Nestlé's actions and market research in contemplating the launch of a fresh pizza for grocery store sales. The paper criticizes Nestlé for giving more attention to competitor Kraft than to ...

This paper discusses the concept of Total Quality Management and demonstrates why support for this business idea is necessary from the top down. The paper also discusses Microsoft,Inc., and how its practices support those of TQM. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 12 page report on the Enron Corporation bankruptcy. This paper discusses the players in the Enron debacle and their roles, for instance, the role of the chief financial officer and the role of the auditor. The writer discusses the strategies that were used to hide the company's debt and the accounting tactics used that ...

A 5 page paper discussing customer service at British travel agency Lunn Poly, followed with a comparison to that of Ritz Carlton Hotels. Though each organization operates within the travel industry, each approaches customer service very differently. Lunn Poly's involvement with travel plans is largely finished once travel begins; Ritz Carlton's involvement is ...

7 pages. While there is no doubt that it takes good leadership to make a good organization the fact remains that there must be good planning as well. It is the setting of goals and the planning skills that are used to reach those goals that are the key to success in organizational ...