Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

A 5 page paper discussing the items and assurances that a banker will want to see from a small business seeking a loan. Such a loan will not be made for a startup business, but for one that has a demonstrated track record. Small businesses often cannot keep pace with their own growth. ...

This 5 page paper takes a look at the topic of self-interest and how it plays out in business. Measurement of self-interest seems to be determined by level in a firm according to authors Brager and Holloway. Their book Changing Human Service Organizations Politics and Practice is discussed. No additional sources cited.

Using the example of BP, an energy firm, this paper discusses the significance and importance of how a corporation deals with change in several areas including culture, systems and synthesis, alingment and integration and customer relationship/market focus. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the industry structure that emerges as mergers and acquisitions continue to occur within the airline industry. It is not the old airlines that consistently gain highest ratings in customer satisfaction, safety, efficiency and performance, but rather Southwest - the only one that refused to operate in the same manner ...

This paper examines the role of external (or operating) companies in terms of franchises. The paper uses two companies that have used external companies as franchisees to help their business. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses Sears acquisition of Lands' End. Data regarding the terms of the deal are reported. The benefits to each company are discussed, for instance, Sears has never had a successful clothing line and Lands' End will greatly expand their customer base. The concerns and risks are also discussed. Bibliography lists 10 ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the plastics industry. Quality control is the focus of this paper that provides an outline of TQM as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper describes how the manager's job and the concept of management has evolved from 1900 to the present time. The traditional corporate hierarchy and organizational management chart was developed in the railroad industry but it was Frederick Taylor who is credited with promoting the first theories of management and the responsibilities of ...

Taking information from the text "Management-a Pacific Rim Focus" (3rd edition), this paper explores the idea of systematic environmental analysis in order for a business to be successful in a foreign market. This is one-source essay.

14 page paper looks at the strategic position of Campbell’s Soup Company since the year 2000. The paper considers three of these. The format of the paper has the analysis of the company’s operations and changes as appendices with the strategic issues referring to these in depth appendices. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

A 25 page paper discussing corporate governance and small and medium sized enterprises (SME) in Singapore. The paper reviews a corporate governance conference held in 2000 and examines events at Enron and Rite Aid. The paper focuses on transparency and the need for accurate accounting. It concludes that a higher level of ...

This 9 page paper explains and discusses a number of leadership styles. The paper begins with a description of the three broad groups under which theories regarding leadership styles can be categorized – Trait theory, Environmental theory and Behavioral theory. The writer then discusses situational leadership, servant leadership, charismatic leadership, transformational and transitional leadership theories. ...

This paper examines Professor Joan Woodward's theories of the batch system in terms of manufacturing science, then proceeds to disprove these theories. The example used for doing this is Allied Corporation, as written about in the book Manufacturing Consent, by Michael Burawoy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at practices as noted by three articles on manufacturing, strategic planning and human resource management. The paper evaluates each study and provides an overview about strategic management in general. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 25 page report discusses Starbucks, the famous and now ubiquitous coffee company founded in Seattle and that almost single-handedly transformed the concept of what a coffee shop is. Starbucks made coffee “cool.” They gave the concept of a coffee house true “cachet.” That fact has had a tremendous impact on the coffee industry’s ...

This 15 page paper dicusses the date to which a food and beverage manager refers in order to gain an accurate idea of how the operation is performing. Some of the categories of data which are included in this paper are food cost, labor cost, compensation and benefits, menu planning, theft, employee turnover rate, ...

This 19 page paper discusses entering the global market. The product is Compaq's palm-size computer, the Aero 2100. The writer provides an introduction that includes the reasons it is important for companies to enter the global market and then discusses potential barriers. The types of strategic groups found in the competitive environment are explained and ...

This 17 page paper considers why Sony many be seen as a leader in innovation. The writer looks at the history of innovation at Sony, including products such as the Walkman and the PlayStation and the way in which these products have been developed. The development includes consideration of consumer responses, the need for creativity ...

8 pages. There is an integrated set of assumptions, values, beliefs and data that define the role of leader. This paper includes a personal leadership assessment as to what defines leadership strengths and weaknesses as well as how to address these issues in order to become a more effective leader in an organization. ...

This 5 page paper discusses three strategic issues this company faces – declining sales, confusing data, and conflict between the two major divisions. Data are included. 3 illustrations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This paper reviews various aspects of the Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Wash. Topics covered include organizational, some history, marketing, challenges and financial information. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 28 page paper provides an analysis of Palm Inc. Palm has held a very wide lead in the PDA market since the company first introduced its Palm Pilot series in 1996. More companies, like Microsoft, are entering their products in the market, presenting a more formidable competition for Palm. This paper covers these topics: ...

8 pages. Managing change in organizations consists of many factors such as initiating the change, human resources and employee morale. Included in this paper is information such as how a company comes to making decisions and finalizing the action plan that the management and team put together in making the necessary organizational changes. ...

A 5 page paper discussing Harvard case 9-795-191. The ready-to-eat (RTE) cereal industry had come to a turning point by 1994. Its leading manufacturers maintained fairly consistent pricing, and one did not make a radical move without first consulting with the others. All other areas of American manufacturing had changed by 1994, ...

This 5-page paper examines the positive traits of today's manager. The paper explains that a manager needs to be part administrator, part human resources manager and part motivator in order to boost morale and increase productivity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.