Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

A 26 page revision of the 25-page paper of same name. This version adds P2P networking and discussion of a 3D interface available from a software publisher, in addition to the other topics already addressed in the original paper. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

A 16 page paper. As companies face a more competitive global marketplace and as changes occur so quickly, companies have searched for new organizational structures and operational practices to maintain a competitive advantage. One of the models found to be effective is teamwork. This essay begins with a general introduction to teamwork and then discusses ...

This 10 page paper is written in two parts. The first part f the paper is a flow diagram illustrating the ordering and payment process within a company. The second part of the paper examines the strengths and weaknesses of the system and suggests some changes to reduce the potential weaknesses. The bibliography cites 3 ...

This 12 page paper considers how a learning contract may be developed. This examines the proposed project background, how the project links in with academic studies, the personal learning objectives and how these can be defined and measures, with three different targets given. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

8 pages in length. The writer discusses how the indicators of organizational performance in each case consist of several elements, not the least of which include team building, total quality and the need for change. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper offering several questions and rationale for them. The questions are to constitute a more involved survey of senior financial managers, a companion to a 21-item survey including questions requiring only short answers and rating on a Likert-type scale. Those questions are contained in KSacctCorpGov2.rtf, which also provides the literature ...

A 3 page paper discussing goals; financial projection; success factors; and controls for a security guard company’s plans to adopt and implement iPIX™ 360-degree stationary cameras at commercial accounts. The company believes that the cameras will reduce direct labor costs as well as maintenance costs associated with mechanical panning cameras currently used. Bibliography ...

A 7 page paper assessing the promotional problems of an Ohio microbrewery and suggesting several alternatives. The paper discusses the chosen alternative – directly selling to bar-operating retailers outside the local area – in terms of the promotion “P” of the marketing mix. Bibliography lists 1 source.

7 pages in length. The writer discusses management function, roles and skills; organizational and environmental challenges; and causes of Enron's lack of effectiveness. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

After a shaky beginning, the Vermont Teddy Bear company is back on its feet and making strong inroads into its competitors’ businesses. As a result, it has become the industry leader in promoting itself and its products. This is no children’s bear company.

A 3 page paper that provides a brief analysis of this company, commenting on their positioning, focus and their use of technology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper responding to the Week 4 simulation for University of Phoenix course QNT/530 - Statistics and Research Methods for Managerial Decision-Making. Six questions pose various points about Coffee Time’s decisions for maintaining and stocking two coffee kiosks during an Asian Sales festival. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper assessing Vermont Teddy Bear Company in terms of Porter’s Five Forces. Lack of focus stems from the company’s lack of firm strategy. Operating for a time without clear goals is not desirable, but the company can overcome that shortcoming if it only will. Perhaps the company will be ...

Sociocultural Forces: A 3 page paper evaluating sociocultural forces affecting this company’s business. The teddy bear is virtually meaningless to members of Hispanic origin, and it likely is not as symbolic among African Americans as it is among white Americans of European descent. Though Vermont Teddy Bear certainly has time to make ...

This 5 page paper examines Vermont Teddy Inc., founder of the Bear-Gram. The paper looks at the economic, political, legal, technological and socio-cultural influences and how the company had responded to these influences. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 3 page external factor analysis of Vermont Teddy Bear Company following its acquisition of Calyx and Corolla flowers and gifts. External opportunities include Bear-Grams®, distribution, custom product; external threats include competition and litigation. Overall, the company scores barely above average. The company should consider increasing its use of the Internet and ...

A 4 page paper revisiting the question of whether leaders are born or made. The paper discusses personality and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to arrive at the conclusion that certainly the leader must have specific innate traits, but those traits alone likely will not allow the individual to achieve real leadership ability. Leaders ...

This 7 page paper is written in three parts to develop a general marketing plan for target. The first, and shortest part of the paper defines the way the target market is defined and a potential tag line for sales. The second part of the paper looks at four objectives to be tackled, including ...

This 7 page paper considers how, in a fast changing global business environment, inter-organizational relationships are the key to the survival and growth of a firm. This is approached with the use of different theories, such as Porters value chain, Hannan and Freeman's population ecology and the lessons gained from Japanese keiretsu. Points raised ...

A 3 page paper finding the DuPont Identity for Bethesda Mining Company. Based on ROE, the value of the DuPont Identity is equal to ROE. Its value is that it demonstrates the extent to which ROE is affected by operating efficiency, asset use efficiency and financial leverage. If ROE is unsatisfactory, then ...

This 2.5 page paper provides a summary of Stephen Minter's 2004 article, "Targeting Your Eye Protection Program." The article cites OSHA standard numbers and talks about the importance of eye protection. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 2.5 page paper summarizes a journal article that discusses the use of photoluminescent egress markings to meet OSHA's egress safety standards. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 2.5 page paper. The first topic addressed is what to do when a merger or acquisition leaves the new company with employees who do not possess the necessary skills for success. The second part of the paper discusses the need to support employees during times of significant change. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper that focuses on the strategies this company has used for growth and suggests other steps to increase growth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses how a company with a flat organizational structure can best prepare its employees and management for the decision-making processes. Bibliography lists 1 source.