Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

This 4 page paper looks at 3 definitions of public relations, considers why and how they are different and discusses the way they reflect the concept and practice of PR. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 20 page paper assessing conditions at a fictional manufacturer and how it can approach rectifying compensation inequities that have developed over time. Riordan has failed to keep up with its industry in terms of salaries over the past several years; apparently employees were happy enough with the company that they would accept lower ...

This 10 page paper looks at the way Fedex operates and compares the strategy, logistics and distribution of the company to its competitors in order to assess the company and the way it competes. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing decision factors associated with creating a consulting firm, specifically what type of firm it will be. Choices are building construction, hospital administration and accounting; the paper chooses the accounting perspective because it can incorporate the other two as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the microeconomic concepts that apply to both the producing companies providing new cars and the market segment that purchases the products. Macroeconomic conditions affect producers' choices in terms of input, and they affect the choices of potential buyers at the household level. Substitution is difficult in the auto ...

A 7 page paper discussing budgeting processes at River Beverages and at Atlantico. River Beverages strives to gain a high degree of accuracy, incorporating many unnecessary steps in the process and holding production managers accountable for the performance of non-production departments (i.e., sales). Atlantico's approach is only to "do even better next year," ...

This 9 page paper is based on a scenario tool supplied by the student. Mikes Bikes want to expand and compete. The first part of the paper considers how they may compete according to Porters generic strategies and adjusts a draft strategy plan. The second part of the paper examines a four year scenario planning ...

A 4 page paper discussing a Stanford case, "E-sourcing Strategy at Sun Microsystems." The case discusses Sun's plans to implement a dynamic bidding system for vendors, altering the company's procurement process. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the philosophical morality of decisions made by Ford Motor Company before making the Pinto available for sale in 1971. The Pinto had the potential to become a fireball when struck from the rear and Ford was aware of the Pinto's design shortcomings. It released the model rather than ...

This 10 page paper considers the way in which inventory levels and inventory costs may be cut. The paper looks at tools such as just in time inventory management, forecasting, pull systems and the use of consignment stock. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

A 10 page paper finding and assessing several financial ratios based on British Airways' 2005-2006 annual report. British Airways' financial position is strong but continuation and further improvement depend on the airlines' ability to continue to practice sound management. Investors determined to invest in an airline should find it attractive. Bibliography lists ...

A 3 page paper defining organizational assessment and diagnosis. Strategy seems to be "everything" today, but the business must know where it is in order to know where it is going and it must operate efficiently to gain and maintain competitive advantage in its industry. Identification of these and similar factors falls into ...

This 3 page paper looks at Starbucks in 2002. The paper discusses why the firm has been so successful and looks at what issues may have eroded its’ image and competitive advantages between 1992 and 2002. The paper is based on a case study supplied by the student. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 6 page paper answering 5 questions about strategic planning, economic forecasting and creating a master budget using the fictional Riordan Manufacturing as the subject. No forecast can be expected to be absolutely accurate simply because all of the events and expectations are set in the future that no one can foretell. An ...

A 5 page paper discussing 4 points of diversity management: changing definition of diversity; changing US population; bringing groups together; and recommendations for diversity management. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper describes four decision making models: Rational-Economic/Classical; Administrative/Behavioral; Implicit Favorite and the Political Model. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In February 2007 it was announced there would be a merger between XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Sirius Satellite Radio. This 3 page paper examines at the financial motivation for the merger. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the way that Kensington Technology Group have been seeking to compete with innovation when they are unable to compete on the same basis as larger competitors such as Microsoft. The paper looks at the use of differentiation. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

In this 5 page paper, the author discusses and comments on: transformational leadership, charismatic leadership, management versus leadership, servant leadership, formal and informal authority, ethical decision making and a personal theory of leadership. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page paper examining the financial position of this motorcycle maker and including other business factors including customer demographics. Harley-Davidson has been amazingly successful as it has succeeded in exploiting the "hog" image while also gaining the approval of younger and affluent customers. When it was struggling to regain lost market share ...

A 3 page paper answering 5 questions about change management. Three questions address culture in a specific organization; the other two ask for identification and discussion of three factors necessary for long-term commitment to change, obstacles that can prevent that commitment and how to overcome those obstacles. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In mature industries merger and acquisitions are increasingly popular, taking place for defensive and aggressive strategic purposes. This 8 page paper examines the purpose and potential of mergers with a focus in the merger between the major energy companies Texaco and Chevron. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 16 page paper examines the well known recruitment agency Adecco, which has suffered with low profits between 2001 and 2005. Starting with an examination of the external and internal environment the paper develops a strategy for recovery. This is followed by the setting of the long term objectives and considering that strategic choices that ...

This 10 page paper answers a series of questions set by the student concerning tourism and hotel management. The paper includes consideration of why service is so important in the tourism, the two dimensions of service, why food and drink sales are so important in hotel and tourism, the circumstances that crated hotel chains such ...

A 6 page paper that focuses on three multinational corporations who have operations in Brazil. The essay reports and discusses CSR activities of Archer Daniels Midland Company, Diageo plc, and Chiquita in Brazil. The writer comments on how the corporate culture supports these activities. Bibliography lists 11 sources.