Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

This 20 page paper is an in-depth industry analysis of the carbonated soft drinks market in the United States, looking at it in the context of the beverage market as a whole. The paper includes a discussion on the general industry background, and sections that examine the dominant economic features, the industry using Porters Five ...

This 3 page paper looks at the company that sells HipGrips and answers three questions set by the student. The first looks at whether it is surprising the products have been successful and why, the second at three lessons that can be learned and transferred to other business start up and the last considers the ...

This 5 page paper examines two large media conglomerates; The News Corporation and The Walt Disney Company. The paper discusses and compares their separate operating assets and how each company integrates those assets noting differences and similarities. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the way planning, organising, leadership and control are all functions of management, The paper defines then and discusses the way in which they many be seen in the business world. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 3 page paper examines an e-commerce web site for a ceramics company and looking at what they are doing that fits in with successful e-commerce practices, areas where there is room for improvement and how shopping with the company may compare to shopping in traditional bricks and mortar companies and with other online ...

A 14 page paper with headings and subheadings. The Introduction discusses productivity management, including Keane's six principles; Measuring productivity discusses five factors and includes comments on Business Process Reengineering; explanation of the Functions of management; the Benefits of productivity on five different levels; and suggestions for improving productivity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the way planning has taken place at WorldCom, looking at short and long term plans influenced by legal, ethical and corporate strategy. The paper then looks at examples of strategic, tactical and contingency planning. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 9 page paper. This essay is about entrepreneurship, it begins by identifying only a few of the greatest entrepreneurs in history. The writer uses Michael Dell and Dell Inc. as an example of one of today's most successful entrepreneurs. The paper discusses some of the differences between past entrepreneurs and those of today, ...

This 4 page paper looks at the structure of the DVD rental market in which Blockbusters operates and how it is changing. The paper argues that there is monopolistic competition structure in the US and the UK oligopoly is moving towards the same model. The paper also looks at how and why the market is ...

This 36 page paper looks at the take over of Safeway by its’ smaller competitor Morrison’s. The paper examines the reasons the acquisition went ahead and Morrison’s underlying strategy as well as the explanations for the difficulties faced by Morrison’s in the post acquisition company. The bibliography cites 22 sources.

This 14 page paper examines Apple; founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, looking at h they lost their competitive advantage and the way in which they struggled to regain it, only appearing to have a sustainable success based on differentiation when Steve Jobs returns to the company after many years of absence and the ...

This 5 page paper looks at different models or theories that may be incorporated when building a firm that is designed to be able to cope with change. The paper considers the use of lean and flexible manufacturing system, flexible structures such as networks or team based structures and the idea of a learning ...

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses methods, sampling and results from two articles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page paper examines corporate governance. An executive summary and appendix is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper that begins with an explanation of what corporate entrepreneurship is. The major part of the paper reports examples of corporate entrepreneurship in four companies. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at a scenario where a company is planning a conference at a conference centre on a pacific island. The paper is written as a report by the centre to show hw and why they are equipped to host the conference, looking at the way they will plan it, what the ...

This 3 page paper discusses the importance of information literacy, providing examples and citing different authors. The essay comments on how information literacy might be obtained/learned. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses strategic planning and teamwork facilitation in correctional facilities. The paper examines a review of the literature and puts together recommendations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 23 page paper examines a small UK company. Hotel Chocolat; a purveyor of highly differentiated, quality chocolate. The paper looks at the background fo the company, analyses the strengths and weaknesses of the company and then discussed the marketing and the importance of the internet in the general and marketing strategy. The paper ...

This 6 page paper looks at the proposed merger of AMD and ATI, considering it from the perspectives of anti-trust legislation. The paper looks at the motivations for the merger and the likely impact on the market before coming to a conclusion. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing best practices in managing virtual teams. The paper focuses on diversity; a sense of community; effective conflict management; and management for maximum performance and characteristics of effective, high-performing teams. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page essay explains each Force in Porter's Five Force Analysis process. It then explains each of the categories and supporting factors found in Porter's generic value chain analysis process. The writer uses Wal-Mart as an excellent example in the retail industry of how information technology can be used to create value as ...

A 20 page paper. Once known for its excellent service, customers have been leaving AT&T in droves for years. Also, over the years, tens of thousands of employees have lost their jobs. This essay provides an overview of what has been happening at the company and comments on employee morale and job satisfaction. The writer ...

This 16 page paper examines the wellness industry, looking specifically at health and fitness clubs and spas the paper considers the size and growth of the industry, the profiles and changes in the consumer base and the structure of the industry. The paper focuses on the US but also considers this is a global context. ...

This 5 page paper answers 6 questions on change and change management in the tourism industry. The paper looks at strategies to deal with external influences, the scale of external influences, the way resistance to change may be overcome and the process of change as well as potential internal factors that encourage change.