Essays and Research Papers on Management Theory

A 7 page paper that discusses why metaphors are used so often to describe leadership. Scholars have failed in their attempts to agree on the definition of leadership. Some have offered definitions but most describe traits, behaviors, characteristics and skills. This is one of the reasons metaphors have been used so often to describe leaders ...

A 15 page paper discussing the benefits and issues surrounding Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI). As JIT has been able to provide manufacturers with cost and operational advantages, VMI does the same for retailers and distributors. There was question in the early years of whether VMI would be a benefit or merely another costly ...

This 12 page paper considers the importance of standard setting and performance monitoring on task management and the success of a company. The first part of the paper examines the use of standards and how these are important with introducing any task management system, a example is used to demonstrate how lack of standard setting ...

This 5 page paper relates the development of an Internet-based Decision Support System (DSS) for a mobile telephone company, which requires an understanding of the methods for the development of this kind of system and the elements that make a “good” online DSS. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7 page paper evaluates From Competitive Advantage to Corporate Strategy, and What is Strategy. The works are critically discussed in a practical manner. Total Quality Management is discussed and Porter's critique of the model is duly noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5-page paper is an analysis of Submarino.com, a consumer web site focusing on the delivery of products and services to Latin America. The paper discusses suggestions to an already written case study.

This 5 page paper is an analysis of what Michael E. Porter defines and describes as strategy. Porter explains that operational effectiveness is not strategy. Strategy is about choices, operational effectiveness is not. The discussion incorporates Porter's three broad generic categories that may be used to gain a competitive advantage. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the way in which the transformation processes in the confectionary company Cadbury and ACAS; the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. The paper outlines the way transformation process takes place in each of these organisations and then analyses them, looking at the similarities and differenced where one main output ...

This 4 page paper considers what it meant by the term mechatronics and how, when understood this enhance manufacturing possesses. The paper looks at examples of simple mechatronics and hew these can be applied in manufacturing to increase efficiently and productivity, decrease costs and support competitive advantages such as differentiation. The bibliography cites 3 sources. ...

This 6 page paper looks at two organisations; Cadbury’s, part of the Cadbury Schweppes group, and ACAS; the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. The paper looks at the two organisations to show how, despite vast differences in products and services as well as stakeholders, there are commonalities in the way products and services are developed. ...

This 8 page paper reviews the entitle essay by Michael Porter, published in 1987. The greater portion of the paper provides a synopsis of the highlights of Porter's ideas. Porter's essay focuses on corporate strategy for diversified companies and includes the three essential tests executives need to consider before deciding to acquire a company or ...

This 10 page paper discusses those characteristics inherent in successful leaders based on the theories of Lussier and Achua. Personal account exampled utilizing Lussier Achua theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at a case study provided by the student where a retail business is increase the mail order side of operations. The paper looks at different aspects of the business and their impact on quality. These include the current constraints of limited capacity, the impact of increasing space, the impact of ...

A 3 page paper comparing quality assurance activities of a manufacturer and a service organization. For both of these organizations, “quality” is not a destination, but rather a process. Each much ensure that the standards are adequate for the present, with an eye toward improving them in the future. Cadbury always can ...

A 10 page paper that begins by explaining what organization culture is, how it is defined and described. Handy and Harrison's typology of corporate culture is outlined and explained. How the organizational culture effects the change process is discussed. Finally, implications for leaders are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page paper outlining the manufacturing process for snowboards. Though the manufacturing process of snowboards is rather straightforward, there are many opportunities in the process to affect quality, either positively or negatively. The type of material specified in the original design will dictate much of the manufacturing process. Nearly all snowboards ...

A 5 page paper discussing GE Automotive’s use of two types of cross functional teams to achieve both short- and long-term cost and time savings to increase throughput as well as financial benefit. The purpose here is to assess the improvements in throughput that GE Automotive has been able to achieve in recent years. ...

This 4-page paper discusses three companies and talks about what types of organizational structures they have encompassed, and how such structures can change corporate culture. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper. A strategic audit is a comprehensive analysis. This essay presents three components in that analysis: core competencies, performance and value chain. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper plans a project where tasks have been allocated a time and number of staff but a schedule has not been completed. The paper completes a schedule, identifies the critical path, costs the labour and considers how quality can be maintained. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

Philip Kotler describes a method of marketing management, which applies to the success of the Marriott marketing strategies that began in 1985 as reported by Steve Swartz. Kotler's method is based on customer satisfaction that also satisfies the corporate goals. Bibliography lists 5 sources. jvMariot.rtf

This 6 page paper examines this book and provides a critque of the material. More specifically, this paper responds to the model that March and Simon present in regards to employee turnover. Bibliography lists 1 source.

Case analysis of Sandy Ward's VIP team at AT&T and its affect on bringing about the restructuring of the Dallas manufacturing plant. The case is provided by Harvard Business School. The analysis provides recommendations for Sandy Ward's team. Bibliography list 4 sources. jvSWard.rtf

This 3 page paper evaluates the fast food chain including positive and negative ways in which it has adapted to three environments: remote, industry, and operating. A case study is used as a springboard for discussion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

4 pages. 'The Comeback of Caterpillar case under Glen Barton's strategic leadership was successfull, but his legacy may yet destroy the company in the United States, something Caterpillar has always insisted on. Bibliography lists 4 sources.