Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

A 12 page paper. Electronic commerce (e-commerce) has changed all aspects of how business operate, including the roles of accountants. In today's e-business world, accountants have the opportunity to become even more important to their clients if they have technology knowledge and skills in addition to their knowledge of fiscal matters. This essay explores these ...

A 19 page paper assessing Intel Corporation using the 2007 business criteria of the Baldrige Award. Average score of six criteria areas is 63%, which is midrange for Baldrige award winners. It appears that the only "sacred cow" at Intel is the product and its technical superiority. There are areas that need ...

Outsourcing has become a common strategy for firms looking to cut costs. However, this is not the only motivation to undertake outsourcing. This 18 page paper compares and contrasts Bank of America and Bank of Wachovia outsourcing decisions, negotiations, and solutions. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the role and importance and current approaches to mentoring entrepreneurs including the the use of mentoring as a human resource mechanism in an entrepreneurial context. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

4 pages in length. The unsavory nature of politics has bled over into the otherwise stable environment of organizations; in order to address the ever-evolving aspects of organizational operation, myriad corporations and nonprofits are turning their collective attention to the application of political tactics to boost recognition, performance and profit margins. These strategies, ...

A 13 page paper providing background information on the Walt Disney Company and its industry; and examining Disney's motivation practices. The paper reviews Maslow's hierarchy of needs to conclude that the company seeks to make its "front line" employees feel a sense of belonging so that they will work even more diligently for the ...

This 4 page paper performs an internal analysis of Ford Inc.. The paper looks at the structure, internal competencies, internal strategies as well is the strengths and weaknesses of the company. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at strategic partnerships and strategic alliances and discusses three issues. The first part is a consideration of whether the potential of strategic partnerships is open ended or if it is limited. The second part of the paper looks at different alliances between for profit and not for profit organizations. ...

A 5 page paper discussing the development and use of kiosks for use in hotel lobbies that customers can use to check in, select their own rooms, pay for their rooms and print receipts for themselves. Already in use at several large chains, the kiosks can improve productivity and reduce costs, while increasing customer ...

This 4 page paper is a review of the recent book by Mintzberg “Managers Not MBA’s” where he argues that MBA courses are out of touch with the needs of businesses and attract the wrong kind of candidates into management. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 21 page paper looks at why it is important that in addition to have a competitive advantage, a company is operationally efficient. The paper considers the need for both elements in any strategy and considers way in which modern companies may pursue efficiency. Models discussed include the value chain, TQM, inventory management, and ...

This 6 page paper looks at the different issues facing US companies when they consider or undertake outsourcing. The paper discusses the economic, political and social impact for the company, the employees and the customers and the way that this is being managed by US companies. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 3 page paper conducts a feasibility study into an idea for a new product; a flameless candle. The paper looks at the potential market and considers the ease of manufacture and distribution. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

7 pages in length. The very nature of effective leadership is to guide people and products to a higher plateau than where they were previously. That such a definition is both simple and complex at the same time speaks to the significant challenge management assumes upon a daily basis to uphold this designation. ...

This 9 page paper is written in three parts, all of which compare Valero Energy and Marathon Oil. The first part of the paper compares the operation of the companies such as turnover, number of employers, facilities and production capacity. The second part of the paper examines the potential sources of competitive advantages and the ...

A 4 page paper assessing the approach of two virtual companies to the legal matters that arise as a course of business. Riordan Manufacturing's approach is efficient and effective; Kudler's is not. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper that offers a list of ten of the most common traits identified for effective leadership. The writer identifies eight characteristics of leaders and comments that some overlap with traits. The writer also discusses the difficulty with defining leadership and includes an example of an effective leader. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

This 3 page paper considers a solution to a problem faced by Mama Mancini Inc. who need to decide whether or not to increase the range of sauces they manufacture. The paper advices expansion and justifies the advice given by looking at the market the core competences and the way the change will fit in ...

A 4 page paper discussing the top-performing companies in the cosmetic industry. The "best" companies are identified by total revenues and expected long-term growth. The paper provides a strategic groups assessment and comments on which company appears to be best for employment. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page review of “The Serving Leader” by Ken Jennings and John Stahl-Wert. No additional sources cited.

A 14 page paper discussing the current situation at City Fitness Center and offering a proposed information system that will better serve customers and inform Center management in matters of capacity, customer preference and other matters of operation. The paper provides an approach to designing the system in such a way that it positively ...

This 7 page paper looks at Chandlers’ model of managerial capitalism and discusses the statement that this is a model “specific to a particular time and place and cannot be generalized”. The paper examines the model and the main characteristics and then applies this to the modern patterns of business management and control seen ...

This 8 page paper looks at the laboratory services company Quest Diagnostics and discusses the changes it had to make due to changes in the environment and increased competition. The paper examines the acquisition strategy that the company has followed since 2006. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 6 page paper based on a case discussing Best Buy's experiments in customer centricity and how to move the successful experiment to all of the company's 822 stores. The recommended alternative is phased implementation, beginning with the most important features. After customer centricity has been in place for some time, per-store revenues ...

A 4 page paper discussing Intel's shift of focus from PCs to several other types of consumer electronics, including cell phones and even extending to health care. Intel's reinvention of itself comes none too soon, but the delay can be seen as being offset by additional time to identify new directions for Intel. ...