Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

This 3 page paper defines lean and flexible firms, outlines the advantages and disadvantages before determining which model may be the best for the current competitive environment. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 9 page paper providing background information on South Korea and an entry strategy for the Australian developer of a hydrogen-fueled car. South Korea has a strong interest in technology, and it has an even stronger interest in its own environment. The purpose here is to develop an entry strategy by which GMH ...

A 5 page paper discussing the failed strategies of Webvan and Pandesic, two Internet companies that no longer exist. “Say what you mean and mean what you say” applies at the organizational level as well as the personal one, as these two companies learned as their organizations crumbled in environments that should have been ...

This 3 page paper outlines the acquisition of Rover by BMW, why they made the acquisition and why it went wrong. The paper starts by considering the position of BMW within the automotive market, explains why the acquisition offered so many opportunities, why they were not realised and the strategy that BMW followed after accepting ...

A 15 page paper that discusses the relationship between organizational culture and ethics. The functions of organizational culture are identified and different types of culture are reported, such as Handy and Harrison's model. The proposition that ethical standards are the core of a corporate culture with everything else built around them is made and explained. ...

A 6 page paper discussing Ivey Case 98M006, Starbucks. McDonald’s has made another attempt to persuade Starbucks to allow it to carry Starbucks’ coffee in its restaurants, at a time when Starbucks’ senior management is examining the company’s prospects for growth in the future. Doing business with McDonald’s certainly would increase Starbucks’ short-term ...

A 3 page paper discussing Penske’s use of Microsoft Access with customer relationship management (CRM) applications, specifically as it applies to the sales management function. At present, Penske makes only minimal use of the CRM application, and greater, more efficient use of that function can benefit both Penske and its customers. Penske has ...

A 5 page paper discussing T-Mobile International’s industry and its place in it. The paper includes an External Factor Evaluation (EFE) Matrix in which opportunities and threats are identified and given weighted scores. T-Mobile’s total weighted score is 2.15, indicating that it is slightly below average in its response to external pressures and ...

This 7 page paper looks at the way in which the transformation processes in the confectionary company Cadbury and ACAS; the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. The paper outlines the way transformation process takes place in each of these organisations and then analyses them, looking at the similarities and differenced where one main output ...

This 8 page paper reviews the entitle essay by Michael Porter, published in 1987. The greater portion of the paper provides a synopsis of the highlights of Porter's ideas. Porter's essay focuses on corporate strategy for diversified companies and includes the three essential tests executives need to consider before deciding to acquire a company or ...

A 3 page paper discussing the course of change from women’s perspective over the years. It appears that advances for women in general are preceded with intense social change. It was not until the 1970s that women made noticeable and lasting advances in Australia, after the “women’s movement” had been operational for some ...

An 8 page paper answering 5 essay questions regarding US interests in oil and globalization, and advances made in anti-terrorist protections since 9/11. One question deals with US oil consumption and how the US could extricate itself from participation in the Mideast oil market completely. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page paper describing a student’s hypothetical first day on the job after graduating from college. S/he is entering a position of assistant supply chain manager, and one of her first tasks is to produce what will become a corporate social responsibility policy document for the company’s contract manufacturers offshore. The new ...

This 10 page paper discusses those characteristics inherent in successful leaders based on the theories of Lussier and Achua. Personal account exampled utilizing Lussier Achua theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page letter from Wendy King, Director of the Safety Commission Office of Compliance of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, to all members of the fast food industry that distribute toys with their children’s meals. Ms. King seeks a private sector initiative to join McDonald’s and Burger King in pretesting all such toys ...

This 8 page paper examines the various ways in which information can lead to a competitive advantage. The paper includes internal and open source information, giving examples of how companies have benefited from their use and analysis of information. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing Citigroup’s IPO of 21 percent of the stock of Traveler’s Property Casualty less than a year after 9/11, followed by a secondary issue of stock in December 2003. The net cost of IPO was low and Citigroup was able to make a secondary offering after fine-tuning operations and governance ...

This 7 page paper explores why Baker Hughes is successful. The writer approaches the question by describing the company's core values, corporate culture, and focus on integrity and ethical conduct. The essay also describes the company's change to an e-supply chain system. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 13 page paper discussing expansion of a Chinese company into Australia. Australia appears to be a good choice for Timax’s international expansion. Fully Western in its culture, Australia knows well how to deal with Western businesses, while also being attuned to the Asian culture. Australia’s economy is more robust than most ...

A 5 page paper. The writer discusses the four major functions of a manager, including the skills needed for each function and then explains why they are important. The last part of the paper discusses how the student can gain the skills identified. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing how senior management should approach remaining employees after downsizing. The magazine staff in the case appears to be moving in the same direction as have so many other downsizing companies. The purpose here is to devise an approach that can minimize negative effects and motivate remaining employees to ...

A 14 page paper assessing the state of business class air travel in 2004, essentially a 4-page extension of another paper by the same name. This paper includes a discussion of price elasticity and notes that yield pricing may be approaching its demise. After dramatic decline during the early years of the new ...

This 3 page paper looks at management strategies of US Airways, particularly during their recent restructuring program. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the facilities and operation of the Dubai Ports Authority (DPA) in the United Arab Emirates. It would appear that the success of DPA is assured, not only for the present, but certainly for the future. As globalization of business continues to expand, DPA and all other world ports ...

A 4 page paper assessing a broad statement regarding the origin of economic growth, “research and development is the central cause of economic growth.” Adam Smith has been shown to have been correct in nearly all of his statements, and that regarding the natural growth of economies is no different. They have indeed ...