Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

A paper which looks at the generational diversity of the workforce, with particular reference to managerial strategies which address the cooperation between Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on a fictitious school district and how one organizational development process -- appreciative inquiry -- can be used to help manage change within this severely problematic group. Also discussed are Kotters eight steps to change. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper outlining a project plan for the design, production and test-marketing of a new product. The paper includes discussion of stakeholders and provides a Gantt chart outlining the time allotted for specific steps comprising the project. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 9 page paper supporting the thesis that now and in the future, superior deployment of IT resources are and will continue to be critical to organizational success. The paper uses health care as its example industry, specifically the large data mining project of IBM and the Mayo Clinic. All sources are from ...

A 15 page book report of: Information Rules: A Strategic Guide to the Network Economy by Carl Shapiro and Hal R. Varian. The essay first presents an overview of the book and its central ideas. The writer then comments on the language, clarity and readability of the text. Some of the major themes of the ...

A 10 page paper discussing the types of decisions necessary for arriving at the optimum make-or-buy IT decision. The process begins with hierarchical decomposition of the current system, and progresses to an assessment of the level of expertise and time available in-house. The paper discusses available choices when sufficient expertise is available and ...

This 5 page paper examines the relative positions of the major suppliers of handsets in the cellular telephone market. The paper looks at Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Siemens, Sony-Ericsson and LG Electronics. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the US cable telephony market, looking at the size, major competitors, existing patterns and trends, forecasts and major influences. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A 9 page paper reviewing production costs and processes at China Cola, which is successful but has been experiencing declining profitability over the past several years. Focusing on activity-based costing, the paper presents several alternatives to recommend that the company adopt a JIT to raw material procurement and add a second production line to ...

A 3 page open letter to shareholders attempting to protect Cerner’s stock price following release of a memo intended for internal use only. The CEO made some outrageous statements in an email intended for 400 local managers only, but which found its way to wide dissemination after being posted to the Internet. Stock ...

A 3 page paper examining the design and structure of Amazon’s back end, which underwent substantive change in 2001-2002. After adding Excelon Corp.’s ObjectStor database, Amazon greatly increased its ability to fulfill customers’ orders and provide them with current product information. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 11-page paper focuses on implementing change management in an organization. Topics discusssed include finding out employee resistance to change, and developing tools to help promote change. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 16 page paper with additional accompanying spreadsheets (9 pages), the purpose of which is to assess the company’s credit worthiness for two requested loans. The spreadsheets construct a 12-month pro forma cash budget for an upscale retailer, as well as an income statement, balance sheet and ratio analysis. The text portion includes ...

A 5 page paper discussing how Shell Oil uses its organizational structure and HR practices to build competitive advantage within its industry. Shell Oil has been able to gain immense competitive advantage from its judicious blend of corporate control and freedom of action in the local area. Shell provides a profitable example of ...

7 pages in length. The writer discusses how empathetic listening – also called mindful listening – is being one-hundred percent present in body, mind and soul when the other person is talking without inserting verbal interruptions or facial distractions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper. Far too often, the meeting we attend are a waste of our time but they don't have to be. This essay identifies five of the many problems with meetings and provides solutions for each problem. Some of the issues discussed include participants rambling on, unclear purpose, unclear outcomes, and people ...

This 9 page paper looks at the strategic alternatives that are available for Handspring considering the company core competences and the condition of the competitive environment. A recommendation is made and then an plan for implementing that recommendation is given. The paper ends by considering control and evaluation. The paper is based in a case ...

This 7-page paper discussess quality and risk planning for fictitious TopLiance, a company that sells appliances. The plans are geared for the company's entry into e-commerce. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page management accounting paper. Miracle Lights, Inc. has specific standards set for the costs associated with manufacturing its Brightlite line of lighting products. It has experienced variance in the costs of manufacturing, specifically in the price of the raw materials used to produce a case of product and in the amount ...

A 13 page paper discussing the effect of debt on the value of the firm, with a focus on the financial services industry and using Citibank as an example. As Citibank’s debt load has risen, so has its stock price and therefore its firm value. Because Citibank’s debt has increased to finance acquisitions, ...

A 5 page paper discussing the financial performance of Dollar General, the leading competitor in its category. Opening 2 stores daily, the company will have 7,400 stores open by the end of 2004. Despite its success, Dollar General does not appear to be managed closely enough. It has large cash reserves and ...

This 4-page paper provides an analysis (based on three articles) as to why U.S. seems to be lagging behind in productivity and business in comparison to the rest of the world. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing the state of business for this manufacturer of cast iron wood-burning stoves. Seven specific questions address management accounting and strategy issues to conclude that Bridgewater should not presently drop one of its two products, but rather seek out methods of making the under-performing product more profitable. The paper ...

This 7-page paper provides an overview of Johnson & Johnson, the medical and consumer company. Topics discussed include distinctive competence and competitive advantage. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

10 pages. Like many timber companies, the B.R. Richardson Timber Products Company has ignored innovative management trends that have emerged over the last decade and is now finding itself caught in the trap that comes from not taking advantage of new efficiency systems. By having waited, several cracks in the structure have been identified within ...