Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

A 4 page paper outlining the method by which Wal-Mart enters a new market; undercuts prices on a scale that local mom-and-pop stores cannot match; puts those stores out of business; and then raises its own prices to pre-Wal-Mart levels when local consumers have no other choices available to them. Wal-Mart is not the ...

A 6 page paper discussing how structure supports American Express’ efforts to remain an employer of choice. American Express provides several examples of what constitutes “doing it right.” From its African-American CEO to its line workers, the company enjoys status as an employer of choice. It has attained that position over a ...

5 pages answering 4 questions about strategies involved in the formation and demise of Artemis Images, which intended to sell digital pictures over the Internet. Questions address strategy, core competencies and key success factors. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing the need at SMC Company to train virtually the entire organization. Through rapid growth and poor planning, the company needs fast turnaround and targeted effectiveness. The paper discusses the possibilities of designing programs in house and using outside contractors before recommending that the company use learning management systems ...

A 5 page paper discussing the process of planning presentations so that they are effective, efficient and best serve the purposes for which they are intended. The paper outlines the process of planning the presentation, and warns against the pitfalls of including extraneous information that the presentation does not need. Bibliography lists 3 ...

In 2001 BMW took a risk and re-launched the famous 1960’s small car; the mini. This 10 page considers the car and its markets, the way it competes in a fiercely competitive market and the value it creates for shareholders. The paper also looks at areas of potential improvement and outlines a plan for ...

A 14 page paper discussing identity theft in the electronic environment and what IT personnel can do to decrease incidence associated with e-commerce and other applications. Includes a 1-page outline Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page paper that begins with a brief description of General Motors, including its many brands. Annual sales data are reported for four years starting with 1999. Data for the month of October 2003 as compared to one year ago are provided. Market share for GM and the Japanese auto makers are reported. The ...

This 5 page paper is a combination of a short essay and annotated bibliography regarding literature on entrepreneurism. Personality characteristics of entrepreneurs are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the company and its strategy, but from the perspective of mieroenvironment. The paper discusses some of the classic economical matters that Coke faces, such as the high cost of raising prices only to see that individuals roundly rejected its products; price elasticity; revenues, inputs and profit. Bibliography lists ...

A 4 page paper discussing the case of Faith Community Hospital, one that has failed to accurately gauge the changes occurring in and around it, and now it finds itself with immediate need to take action on several fronts. There is no clear policy in existence in several areas of operation, resulting in chaotic ...

A 6 page paper that very briefly discusses numerous aspects of establishing Wal-Mart in France. Some of the topics include the type of government in France, trade barriers, labor issues, economic issues in France, entry mode, reception to American products and the infrastructure in France. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 4 page paper proifles Coca-Cola, Walmart, and Microsoft for ten year performaces, environmental efforts and product innovation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the benefits of activity-based costing, specifically as a proposed financial control measure the Bally Total Fitness. The company’s revenues plunged in a single year; this paper is a white paper furnished to a group of consultants that wants to approach Bally with its ideas for assistance. Bibliography lists ...

This 10 page paper performs an in-depth analysis of Nike using a PESTLE analysis, looking at the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental influences on the company and the impact they are having as well as the companies responses. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the perception of change within an organisation from the perspective of a Dilbert cartoon and considers how to develop a recipe for successful change using these perceptions and organisational change principles. The paper develops an ABC approach with accompanying rules all based on acknowledged theory, using theorists such as ...

This 3 page paper answers specific questions regarding the global strategy of Whirlpool, how they are competing and the sources of their advantages. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the global appliance company Whirlpool and how the company competes in this market. Answering questions supplied by the student the paper explains the type of competition the company faces, the source of advantage the global strategy and potential areas for strategy improvement. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the implications of countertrade for businesses. The paper briefly outlines what is meant by countertrade, and then looks at why a company may want to participate in countertrade. The implications such as legal and accounting requirements are then considered before the different types of strategy that can be adopted ...

An 8 page paper devising a new budget for the dietary department at Arbor Hospital. The budget proposes raises for staff, equipment upgrades, reimbursement for patient meals and the introduction of national-chain kiosks in the hospital cafeteria. The paper considers outsourcing the food service function but rejects it for at least the next ...

This 9 page paper considers the different personality traits and characteristics that are associated with that entrepreneurship, such as determination, innovation and a risk taking attitude. The paper then examines these using an examine pf entrepreneurship and shows how one individual does not have to have all of the defined traits to be a ...

This 12 page paper looks at the push and pull factors for diversification as well as merger and acquisition in the banking industry. The paper considers the way in which these strategies may increase value in the companies and looks at how this may, or may not, occur. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

This 19 page paper examines the well known computer company Dell. The paper examines the company background and how it has managed to attain a competitive advantage and then uses this knowledge to assess the information systems which are in place within the company. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

A 6 page paper. Diageo PLC was born through the 1997 merger of Guinness and Grand Metropolitan. The company is the largest producer of alcoholic beverages in the world. Its brands include Guinness, Tanqueray, Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker and Beaulieu wines, among many others. This essay discusses the company, two of its major competitors and its ...

This 4-page paper focuses on questions about Starbucks', based on James Collins' book, "Good to Great." Some of the questions addressed include Starbucks' management style (and its one "hedgehog") and whether the stock is a good buy or not.