Essays and Research Papers on Management

This 3 page paper looks at what is meant by effective corporate communication. The paper looks at what it is, how it can be achieved and the components of effective corporate communication. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 10 page report style paper consider the use of technology for communication at the oil giant Mobil. The paper considers how the current systems were developed and why they evolved in the manner as well as considering how the company may further improve its communication strategy by the use of technology. The bibliography cites ...

This 6 page paper looks at the importance of good communication in business and considers the underlying theories that give an understanding of the way communication takes place and how it can be managed. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

In today's modern market there is an understanding that the structural organization of companies is evolving to meet the demands of a new era in technology and communication. Flexibility in the midst of change is one aspect of a successful business that continues to be true. In any instance of flexible behavior that ...

A 25 page comprehensive research paper investigating the role of communication in work teams. A great many companies have instituted work teams during the last twenty or so years. Some are successful, others are dismal failures. What is the difference between these opposite ends of the success line? This paper discusses the results of numerous ...

This 9 page paper outlines some basic principles related to leadership, communication, interpersonal skills and decision-making. In particular, this paper assesses the following: interpersonal skills in regards to interacting with others; leadership skills providing direction; written communication skills writing to others; oral communication skills talking and listening to others; perception skills identifying information; ...

This 12 page paper examines managerial communication in the aeronautical industry with particular attention on the Challenger disaster. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares 2 essays on working with a multicultural workforce. In their essays on managing a multicultural workforce, Lennie Copeland and Chad Lewis are quite similar in their approaches to this issue. Both writers indicate that managers must adjust their management and communication styles. Where the two writers differ ...

5 pages in length. A company's staff often consists of people completely different from one another who - outside of the work environment - would most likely not otherwise interact. As such, the level of discord caused by different ethics, values and experience can threaten the organization's productivity as well as its bottom ...

This is an 8 page paper discussing the definition of a good manager. The need for good management is essential in employee production. It has been found that over 35% of employees leave their positions if they feel they do not have a “good” manager. While management skills used to be based on the “hard” ...

A 6 page paper that discusses specific issues related to leadership and change. Section titles include: Leadership styles, which relates ideas found in Kouzes and Posner's book, Leadership Challenge to the Transformational Leadership style; Decision making, which describes rational and political decision making models; Organizational communication, which describes some components of effective communication; managing change, ...

This 19 page paper recognizes that organizational culture impacts the way in which a business operates, how their basic systems are designed, how communication is passed along, and the way in which security protocols are implemented, changed and maintained. This paper considers the impact of organizational culture on the nature of its security. ...

A 4 page paper that discusses four different aspects of leadership: motivation, situational assessment and environmental scanning, forming networks and alliances, and communication. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

4 pages in length. Sunflower.Net adopted a more participative corporate culture that seems to have had a very beneficial impact. Included in their revamped approach is more open and accessible communication from all levels and a team learning mentality where the group is more beneficial as a whole than any single individual. Bibliography ...

A 7 page paper that discusses several factors related to organizational behaviors. The paper identifies and describes what a manager's functions are, discusses communication networks in the organization, explains leadership, discusses what motivation is, and discusses teamwork. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how the film presents such elements as leadership values, leadership vision, leadership communication, enacting the vision, and building a commitment to the vision. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper introduces Starbucks, reporting their total revenues for 2002 and the number of shops the company operates. The writer then comments about Starbucks operations in terms of the nine dimensions of organizational innovation: change, challenge, customers focus, creativity, communication, collaboration, completion, contemplation and culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 14 page paper considers the different elements that are required to build and motivate a team. The paper looks at this from the perspective of building an IT team, but may be used for other types of team. The writer looks at motivational theory, the role of leadership and the importance to communication ...

This paper examines communications challenges and other challenges in the multi-cultural workplace, and suggests why it is important for managers to learn cross-cultural training and to work on multicultural issues. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the elements that influence organizational culture and the factors that determine support for change initiatives. This paper discusses organizational communication and the impacts on change. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page paper that provides and introduction and discusses two best practices in six supervisory responsibilities: communication; effective training; improving team productivity; performance appraisals; resolving conflict; and improving employee relations. Bibliography lists 19 sources.

This 16 page paper delves into the realm of management theory and includes topics such as leadership and learning style as well as information on communication theory. All aspects of management are explored with the use of an example of a developing manager of a computer software development firm. The paper includes an annotated ...

This 10 page paper considers the way that organizational structure can facilitate change and innovation. The paper looks at the different potential structures that may be seen which allow flexibility and communication to take place, focusing on team based and network style structures. The paper uses example companies to illustrate some of the points raised. ...

A 9 page paper answering 3 questions about the theories of Karl Weick, Chester Barnard and Kenneth Burke. Topics include organizational communication and organizational symbolism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper that describes several organizational structures, including functional, divisional, geographical, matrix, horizontal and others. The writer comments on the strengths and weaknesses of each design. The writer also comments on the factors involved in choosing an organizational structure and the importance of communication channels. Bibliography lists 10 sources.