Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

A 12 page paper providing an overview of a new shelter and training center for battered women for the purpose of seeking investor and benefactor support. The paper provides mission and vision statements; information on the state of domestic violence; availability of shelter space; qualifications for 501(c)(3) status as a tax-exempt, charitable organization; and ...

Harrods aspire to be the premier retail outlet in London. The competitive advantages include its' exclusive image and the level of service it offers. This 6 page paper considers the way in which Harrods will be able to maintain its' position. The paper focuses on the menswear department within the store. The bibliography cites ...

A 6 page paper. The essay discusses the inherent paradox in the relationship between the board and the director/CEO of nonprofits and offers a few suggestions for dealing with the issues. Includes a 3 page annotated bibliography. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at three influences that are present for AIG at the end of 2008. The social influence of an aging population, the political influence of US foreign policy and the economic influence of the credit crush are outlined, the relevance for the company is discussed and the ability of the firm ...

A 4 page paper discussing Harvard Case 9-293-135: Friendly Cards, Inc. Friendly Cards has been on a buying spree for several years in an apparent attempt to bypass at least some of the effort of organic growth on the basis of a sound product and solid management. Ms. Beaumont has no data on ...

This 21 page paper looks at two aspects of organizational management; structure and culture. The first part pf the paper considers different types of organizational structure, their characteristics and how they impact or influence internal processes or issues. The paper uses health and safety issues as an example. The second part of the paper looks ...

This 4 page paper looks at the way investment in quality can have the potential for a positive return on investment. A range of investment types are discussed including investment in the quality of customer relationship management to improve customer loyalty, investment in training staff, investment in systems and investment in equipment. The paper also ...

This 10-page paper examines trends in leadership among those in the petroleum industry. Bibliography lists 25 sources.

A 20 page paper discussing the development and launch of a new tub/shower combination unit. The paper discusses market research; sales forecasting; project schedule; marketing; and product launch. As the US contends with a slump in housing construction; the subprime mortgage fiasco; and the threat of recession in mid-2008, the current housing slump ...

This 6 page paper looks at different aspects of Microsoft's diversification strategy. The first part of the paper looks at the type of diversification undertaken and possible actions or reactions of competitors in those markets. The second part of the paper considers the important of the fast moving lifecycle for the products and the value ...

A 17 page paper divided into two major parts. The first part discusses the emergence and evolution of systems theory and systems thinking and includes discussions on complexity, chaos theory, field theory, cybernetics, transcendence and transformation and evolution, among other things. The second part discusses using systems thinking in education. Bibliography lists 14 sources. ...

This 11 page paper discusses the statement that "leadership can make a difference to organizational performance". The way leadership takes place, different styles and approaches and the impact on employees, culture and strategy are all discussed as part of this subject concluding the leadership has both a direct and an indirect impact on a ...

A 11 page paper in two parts. Part 1 discusses the environmental and practical tradeoffs of China's Three Gorges Dam in one page. Part 2 discusses factors affecting Shell Oil's involvement in sustainability in ten pages. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses whether or not Starbucks mission and strategies are aligned. The writer presents the missions, principles and objectives of the company and analyzes them in relation to their strategies. The company lost its way for some years, becoming a bureaucracy instead of a company that promotes the entrepreneurial spirit. The ...

A 3 page paper that describes the characteristics and skills of a successful project manager. The paper identifies how a project is considered to be successful. The phases of successful projects is reported and discussed.

This 3 page paper looks at the business model, considering it using the framework developed by Afuah and Tucci looking at how and why it has been successful and whether the model can be emulated. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing a new business (Energy LLC), focusing on its selected form of organization. Energy LLC will operate as a limited liability company (LLC). There are advantages and disadvantages to every available form of business ownership. The form that the business owner chooses should be that which returns the ...

This 4 page paper looks at whether or not a strong corporate culture has the potentials to be the source of competitive advantage, and if this is the case how the culture may lead to the realization of competitive advantage. The issue is discussed with the use real world cases to illustrate points raised. ...

This 14-page paper discusses various organizational systems and provides examples. Examined are the rational, open and natural organizational systems. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 11 page paper that begins with a brief explanation of public relations, including the essential elements of such a campaign. The last time AT&T had a major public relations issue was in 1982 right after their breakup. What the company did in that campaign is reported and discussed. Since PR is ongoing with ...

This 4 page paper provides an analysis of Kodak using Porter's 5 Forces analysis. The paper is in narrative format. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing a case in which an injured party sought to "pierce the corporate veil" protecting business owners from liabilities incurred by the business they own. As no one can foretell the future, the owners of a business need to ensure that they are insured for events that reasonably can be ...

This 10-page paper presents a comparison between operations and corporate culture of Southwest Airlines and American Airlines. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 9 page paper. The essay includes a Table of Contents and Executive Summary. The main paper is divided into six sections that provide a background of the company and its mission, sales, employees, discussion of current employees, existing training and career development programs, the company's ranking in turnover and training, training interventions recommended, ...

Companies face change all the time. This 5 page paper looks at two companies who have had to face challenges; Caterpillar and Cingular. Caterpillar faced a changing industry and had to adapt the way that they operated which resulted in some restructuring including the development and enhancement of the service divisions. Cingular operated in a ...