Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

This 8 page paper outlines 5 different types of merger and acquisition activities; horizontal, vertical, cogeneric, spin offs and divestitures. The paper then gives examples of each type of activity using real examples, looking why and how the transaction took place. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A 3 page paper that defines and explains organizational culture. Four of the different types of corporate culture are described. The writer also comments on the difficulties in changing the culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper. Following a general introduction to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, the essay explains each of the need levels and provides specific ideas for applying this theory in the work environment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the retailing clothing industry in the UK, focusing on the value segment of the industry. The paper examines the industry using a PEST analysis to look at the political, economic, social and technological influences on the industry. Following this primary research is simulated, looking at the perceived position of ...

A 4 page paper that discusses servant leadership, its Biblical origins and its success in some companies. The characteristics of the servant leader are identified. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing organizational learning and organizational knowledge. Certainly there is a direct relationship between the two; determining that relationship begins with defining the terms. The paper holds that organizational knowledge is the result of organizational learning. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 9 page paper discussing the pet care industry, PetSmart and Camp Bow Wow. The current status of the pet care industry should persist for some time; that is to say it should continue to grow regardless of the course the national economy takes. People's pets increasingly are members of their families, and ...

This 7 page paper uses the concept of the Boston Consulting Group matrix to examine the multinational financial services company AXA. The paper looks at the categories of shooting stars, cash cows, dogs and question marks to examine the different business units and consider the current and potential future strategies. The bibliography cites 10 sources. ...

This 4 page paper looks at the influence of external trends and forces on the pharmaceutical company; in particular their impact on Pfizer. The influences considered are the increasing life expectancy level within the US, the trend of acquisition and merger within the pharmaceutical industry and the condition of the US economy. Each trend or ...

During the 1970's EMI and Glaxo made leaps forward with innovative products; EMI and the CAT scanner and Glaxo with Zantac. Despite the levels of innovation only one firm succeeded; EMI failed while Glaxo succeeded, This 4 page paper considers why and how the differences in performance that led to this outcome arose. The bibliography ...

This 8 page paper examines the external environment that impacts ion the beer industry, using an approach of environmental scanning the market and its demographics are examine, a PEST analysis looking at the political, economic, socio-cultural and technological influences and then considering the opportunities and threats in this environment. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 3-page paper outlines potential expansion plans for fictitious Kudler Fine Foods. The advantages and disadvantages of IPOs, merger and acquisition are debated. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing the ethical aspects of Wal-Mart's use of illegal immigrants. In 2003, federal agents arrested more than 300 illegal immigrant workers as they finished their shifts cleaning 60 Wal-Mart stores in 21 states. Wal-Mart avoided any problems of implementation by simply bringing all cleaning activities back in-house. It ...

A 6 page paper that begins by explaining and discussing organizational culture itself. The essay reports what is known about Wal-Mart's corporate culture and determines this company is an enigma, one that is remarkably successful yet has the most employee-initiated class action lawsuits against it. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 7 page paper. Following opening comments, the paper discusses Mouton and Blake's Managerial Grid, which identifies five styles of management and the effectiveness of each. This leads to a short discussion on the effectiveness of different ways of handling conflict. The writer then discusses Wang Labs as an example of too much control ...

This 3-page paper examines the fallacy of performance incentives, based on Gibbon's article "Incentives in Organizations." Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page paper. The first half of this essay describes the functions and responsibilities of an accountant and managerial accountant. The second half discusses questions related to Claire's Antiques, a fictitious company. specifically, the writer discusses fixed vs. variable costs and the just-in-time inventory control system. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 14 page paper looks at the performance benefits that may be associated with the adoption of CSR strategies by a firm. The benefits to shareholders, employees, customers and other stakeholders are considered with reference to theory illustrated with real world examples. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

A 3 page paper that discuses DHL's current problems. The essay begins with a report of how DHL was founded and when it was aquired by Deutsche Post World Net. The writer discusses the continuing losses in the U.S. market and what DHL is doing to overcome those issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that provides an overview explanation of Schultz's Human-Capital Approach to Entrepreneurship. The writer reports a research study that focused on the importance of entrepreneurship in certain cultures, the one reported is Brazilian. The writer concludes with comments about entrepreneurs being developed at established firms. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper that discuses the components of an e-business and some of the different models of e-businesses. The essay also discusses external and internal forces that affect an e-business. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3-page paper offers a value chain analysis of FedEx's logistical goals and its human resource policies. Bibligraphy lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper that begins with comments about the importance of these interactions. The writer reports and describes Hofstede's dimensions that describe a culture with examples. The essay also reports the six barriers to intercultural communication as presented by Jandt. The writer discusses and comments on cross-border mergers and joint ventures reporting a ...

This 4-page paper studies how globalization, diversity and intuition impact the manager's role in today's workforce. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12-page paper sketches an organizational profile of Nordstrom, depicting the organizational behavior and culture, as well as its emphasis on customer service.