Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

A 4 page paper based on several article reviews. The essay responds to two questions, the first relates to a change model not included in the readings. Kotter's eight phases is briefly described. The rest of the paper reports the leadership skills identified or implied in the articles about change. Specific attention is paid ...

This 3-page paper examines the success of TESCO's U.S. launch, and discusses its distribution and logistics strategies. Bibilography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper developing a strategic fuel-hedging plan for Qantas. Fuel hedging will not solve all of Qantas' fuel cost problems, and it will have no effect at all in the short term. Over time, however, it will enable Qantas to exercise better financial control over the company and know more of ...

A 5 page paper that begins by explaining factors in the external environment that can impact domestic and global marketing. Dell is used as an example. Also discussed are how technology impacts marketing and evidence of Dell's social responsibility.

This 10-page paper covers steps that project managers need to take when it comes to leadership, and getting tasks done. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the various stages of the life cycle of the organization and the implications of each. There have been many attempts to characterize the path an organization travels as it matures. Several steps are predictable and can inform the decisions that senior management needs to make along the way. ...

A 12 page paper. Using case studies provided by the student, this essay first discusses strategies each of these companies uses that are similar or comparable. The writer then discusses the risks that accompanied those strategies and how they succeeded. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3-page paper focuses on conflict resolution and team dynamics. Suggestions are given for how to keep conflict constructive. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

During 2008 Starbucks has seen some difficult times, sales and profit margins have fallen. This 7 page paper looks at the firm and considers the ways in which the once strong company has gone wrong. The firms strategies, external influences and the role of competitors are all considered. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 10 page paper that discusses leadership and organizational success in a global market. The paper reports some of the techniques and actions that foster organizational success. Two leadership styles are explained, transformational and situational, but others are mentioned. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page paper that responds to this question: If petrol prices in Australia rose to $10 per litre in ten years, what would be the impact on businesses? What are the risks and opportunities? The essay discusses external forces that influence all businesses. Assumptions made in the industrial organization model, Porters five sources and ...

A 5 page paper that discusses how Honda has maintained its high ranking in the industry. The paper begins with an introduction to Honda Worldwide and North American Honda. The essay identifies the basic principles and management policies the company operates within. The writer reports the company's market share as compared to other companies ...

This 14 page paper examines the way that Sony approached and managed change in the 1990s. Facing a changed environment and falling sales Sony had to undertake a radical change; changing form a group organization and restructuring into a division organization. The paper outlined the background of Sony, it structure before the change in the ...

This 29 page paper examines the well-known company Starbucks. The paper starts with the background of the company, looking at its history and current position, discusses the vision and mission statements as well as the company values. An environmental analysis looks at the internal and external influences and the writer identifies the company's long-term objectives. ...

This 5 page paper looks at the issues of planning at Apple Inc. The paper starts by considering current influences of legal, ethical and social responsibility issues which may be having an impact on planning. The paper then looks at the influences on strategic, tactical, operational and contingency planning. The bibliography cites 4 sources. ...

A 5 page paper discussing the evolution of Microsoft from one level of organizational maturity to the next, as well as its shift to being more customer-focused than in the past. The primary source is a 2003 article appearing in the New York Times. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at the proposed merger between Thomas Cook and MyTravel, two large UK travel companies. The paper considers the motivation behind the merger, how and why it is taking place and the potential outcome of the merger. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 3 page paper is based on a case study supplied by the student; Classic Airlines are suffering a decline in sales and customer loyalty. The paper looks at the current situation, the opportunities and the interests of the stakeholders in order to frame the problem in the correct context. The end vision is also ...

A 17 page paper. This essay provides an overview of Wal-Mart Store, Inc. It reports what is known about the company's culture, what it says and how that is sometimes contradicted. The essay discusses different theories, such as Schein's three-layer theory and Hofstede's Dimensions and others related to corporate culture, such as types of ...

This 7 page paper looks at the large USA based DIY retail firm and discusses whether or not expanding into China would be a good idea. The aims of the company to increase the return on investment is considered in the context of the current operations and push and pull factors that may influence ...

This 29 page paper looks at the New York Life Insurance Company, NYLIC, examining its background and development and undertaking an environmental analysis looking at internal and external influences in order to identify and recommend a potential future strategy. The strategy recommended is an increased international expansion. The bibliography cites 17 sources.

A 3 page summary and reaction paper to Making Capitalism More Creative by Bill Gates. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper that discuses the relationship between corporate culture and customer relations and corporate culture and social responsibility. Examples of real companies are includes as are data regarding how executives feel about the benefits of social responsibility. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page paper examines the online travel agency Orbitz; take the staff by looking at the company background on composition and then undertakes analysis using Porter's five forces model to examine the company within its competitive environment. The use of technology within the company is also examined along with the ethical decision-making practices. The ...

This 9 page paper is written in two parts. The first part of the paper looks at Total Quality Management (TQM), what it is and how TQM firms differ from non-TQM firms. The second part of the paper looks at the EFQM excellence model, which it is and how it is applied. The bibliography cites ...