Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

A 13 page paper discussing the benefits of reducing delays in Bahraini construction projects. Bahrain’s commercial construction industry is booming, and indications are that it will continue in the same vein for several years to come. The government is operating on a budget allocating funds to several large projects, and the private sector ...

A 3 page paper analyzing a case focusing on grocery warehouse operation. It can be as difficult to fill an unskilled vacancy as it is to fill one with demanding qualifications. The purpose here is to identify a solution for ensuring the presence of the labor needed to ensure efficient warehouse operation. ...

This 7 page paper outlines Porters Five Forces model and applies it to Singapore Airlines. The paper looks at the current position of the industry and the airline, then considering which strategies that can be adopted to protect or better Singapore Airlines position. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

A 6 page paper assessing whether airline mechanics are pricing themselves beyond the ability of airlines to pay them. Labor unions typically are in the business of preserving themselves and building membership so that they can increase revenues that come in the form of member dues. It is to their benefit to increase ...

This 3 page paper reviews two internet articles which look at change in two organizations; Praxair Distribution, Inc and Xerox. The paper summarizes the articles and how change occurred and looks at the emphasis of each article. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

An 11 page paper examining four approaches to adding value to the business. The purpose of the paper is to assess how globalization, product development, knowledge management and principled corporate governance add value to the organization, providing a discussion of each concept as well as several examples throughout the paper. Examples include Enron, ...

This 6 page paper explains what is meant by just in time (JIT)inventory control. The paper is presented as an explanation to a small shop keeper who has found out a new large supermarket will be opening up nearby. The large supermarket is able to offer lower process and have the same size tock room ...

This 13 page paper is an examination of the driving forces of globalization. This paper explores these factors in terms of how managers must operate differently in a global economy. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper undertakes a value chain analysis of UPS and FedEx, looking at inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales and service. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

A 10 page paper that provides a fiscal analysis of Pfizer Inc. This is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world and the one that sells more 'blockbuster' drugs than any other company. The company has 10 drugs that each generate more than $1 billion in sales every year. This paper provides a brief overview ...

An 18 page paper identifying specific stakeholders in several aspects of operation of a rail service provider. Iarnród Éireann provides both passenger and cargo rail service in Ireland. The company has invested heavily in infrastructure training for several years, and it now seeks to determine how effective that training is. The purpose ...

A 16 page paper that discusses different aspects of performance evaluation. Subtopics include: Appraisal used in the TQM framework; the purposes and uses of the appraisal, including administrative, development and documentation; Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales, MBO, and 360 degree appraisal models; negative impacts of employee evaluation; psychological effects; costs; validity, reliability, bias; and common errors, ...

This 3 page paper considers the quote “Many forces are driving companies around the world to globalise by expanding their participation in foreign markets. Setting strategy for this world wide expansion requires making choices along a number of strategic dimensions” by looking at the model developed by George S Yip. The bibliography cites 2 sources. ...

A 10 page paper discussing strategy at Ryanair, a young airline based in Ireland. It has been operating according to the no-frills business model inspired by Southwest Airlines, but has come to the point that it needs to make some decisions about its future. The purpose here is to analyze what has influenced ...

A 7 page paper examining the corporate culture at Southwest Airlines in terms of Schein’s three-factor model that includes artifacts, espoused values and basic underlying assumptions. The paper then discusses whether managers have the ability to direct the path of corporate culture or whether it merely evolves on its own. The paper concludes ...

A 7 page consultant’s report recommending change in corporate culture. Changing company direction and culture can seem to be an overwhelming task, but it is quite manageable when approached logically and implemented incrementally. As is the case in so many aspects of life, merely identifying the central problem often is the most difficult ...

This 2.5-page paper describes Ray Kroc (founder of McDonald's) and his impact on the fast food industry. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper argues that conflict can be of benefit in the commercial environment, acting as a driving force and a motivator using companies, terms and individuals forward as long as it is managed correctly. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 6 page paper that responds to the question: Are salary and good working conditions sufficient for staff to work well? The writer begins by saying – that depends on the definition of 'good working conditions.' The writer then briefly reminds the reader of the results of Mayo's early Hawthorne studies and comments that was ...

There are many tools that can be used with strategy analysis and evaluation. In most models there is the need to consider the macro environment, in this paper the use of Porters Five Forces Model is examined showing how it can help develop or analyse strategy. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing resistance to change as a human shortcoming that spills over unconsciously into business. “Because we’ve always done it that way” finally is recognized as being the worst possible reason for continuing processes or actions executed out of long-standing habit, long after those processes have outlived their usefulness. One ...

A 3 page paper discussing some of the “secrets” of Southwest Airlines’ success, including its unique position as consistent winner of the “triple crown” of aviation that includes best ontime performance, fewest baggage complaints and greatest customer satisfaction. Southwest Airlines still remains the one that other carriers want to emulate. The old, established ...

This 8 page paper considers the process that is undertaken when a decision in made. The different types of decision, such as operational, managerial and strategic are examined and models, such as Simon (1977). The paper then considers the role of management support systems (MSS) and decision support systems (DSS). The bibliography cites 8 sources. ...

An 8 page paper discussing operations problems at ABC Company, which imports and distributes tiles. The company uses the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) approach to inventory management so as to gain the most advantageous price on tiles that it can. Of course this is in ABC’s best interests, but there are cost factors ...

This 6 page paper discusses the management theories of Peter Drucker and Frederick Taylor, then compares/contrasts the two philosophies. Quotes and examples given from both texts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.