Essays and Research Papers on Management

This 45 page paper provides an overview of the insurance industry in Britain, with a focus on how changes in technology have affected the industry. Four sections demonstrate the impact of technology on the organization, the impact on management and technology’s impact on the employee. Finally, the dissertation concludes with a look at how ...

This 4 page paper looks at the way business models such as Porters Five Forces and the value chain are, or can be aligned to information technology. The use of the models, adaptations and the views of Michael Porter are all included in this examination of IT and business model. The bibliography cites 9 sources. ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of Starbucks in 2007, and includes an executive summary. The report itself is written in third person, but there is a positive spin as it is written for the Board of Directors. Facts are included about strategic planning, corporate governance and social responsibility. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper is written in two parts, the first major part, lasing 5 pages considers a key concept of stakeholder management; the meeting of customer needs. Clearly explaining the way this can be achieved in a marketing and price development environment. The last page is a reflection on what can be learnt by ...

A 9 page "Life Learning" paper, written to illustrate some of the advantages of a democratic management style, learned from practical experience. The paper is written in a specifically-prescribed style and includes sections headed "Concrete Experience," "Observations and Reflections," "Abstract Concepts and Generalizations," and "Applications to New Situations." A detailed literature review focuses on the ...

This 15 page paper is written in two parts. The first part of the paper outlines the theoretical ideas behind the strategic frameworks of the traditional analytical positioning school and the opposing model of chaos theory. The second part of the paper then applies chaos theory to a company to access whether or not it ...

This 10 page paper in written in two parts. The first part explain what it meant by the term transformation process in business and how this occurs. The paper uses the example of a travel agent and also presents a Gantt chart for a sample transformation process. The second part of the paper then defines ...

This 10 page paper is written in two parts. The first considers the ‘prisoners dilemma’ and the value of game theory in understanding how competing firms may behave. The second part of the paper looks at the value of Porters Five Forces model and uses the model to assess how suppliers may try to ...

This five page paper is written in two parts. The first part considers the factors that will need to be considered when a company makes the decision to make or buy. The advantages and advantages of each course of action are discussed. The second part of the paper looks at why product lifecycles have reduced ...

A 6 page paper. A strategic plan was written for this medical university. The present paper discusses an environmental scan, strengths, competing, and global competition. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

7 pages. Many papers have been written on what it takes to be a successful manager and leader, but not many include the fact that the type of followers one has are a major component of the quality of leadership as well. This paper considers the importance of the behavior and attributes of ...

This 11 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at Total Quality Management (TQM) and the Six Sigma tool, comparing and contrasting the two approaches. The second part of the paper considers if the implementation of Six Sigma can be successful where TQM had previously failed. The bibliography cites 19 sources. ...

This 6 page paper in written in two parts. The first part considers the strategy that Disney have followed, including the highly differentiated brand image across a range of products and related diversification. The second part of the paper considers the argument that Disney Corp. lost is focuses and examines the current position with ...

This 3 page paper is written in two parts. The first is an analysis of the entertainment industry using Porter’s Five Forces Model, the second looks at how both AOL Time Warner and Disney seek to compete in this market. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 8 page research paper that defines what a "learning organization" is, drawing heavily from the writing of Senge (1990), and then goes on to discuss the characteristics of this sort of organization and how these organizations work. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper is written in four parts. The first part looks at a case study concerning Oprah and conducts an Internal Factors Analysis (IFA) and an External Factors Analysis (EFA). The paper then looks at the strategic management process within the global environment, the role of corporate governance in strategic decision making and ...

This 3-page paper, using the fictitious character Kim Wang, involves a discussion about gender issues and leadership and whether there is a difference in leadership styles based on gender. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses a plan for a private company to establish a tutoring program for a neighboring school. The essay begins with a short justification for developing such a project. The essay then identifies the members of the project planning team (by department) and why each has been selected. The writer justifies the ...

A 13 page paper that begins with an introduction to the matrix structure, including when it first emerged and leading to a statement of the problem. The literature review explains the matrix structure in more detail, three types of project-based matrix frameworks, the elements and characteristics needed for successful matrix management and three driving forces ...

In 5 pages the author discusses gender, age, and cultural diversity in the workplace of Hewlett-Packard. "Hewlett-Packard is a company that is implementing a cultural diversity program. The company is managing the diversity of race, sex, and culture in its workplace. This is very forward thinking on the part of HP. They realize the necessity ...

A 10 page paper. Stereotyping still exists and it is one of the reasons more women are not found in top positions. Differences in leadership styles of men and women remains a controversial topic but different research studies have found there is definitely a difference. The paper comments on typical gender roles assumed and ...

This 10 page paper discusses the differences between male and female managers. The essay begins with a brief discussion of the glass ceiling and data regarding income gaps. The writer discusses stereotypes with examples and actual gender differences. Reaction to stress is discussed. Research is reported throughout the paper. bibliography lists 14 sources.

A 12 page paper discussing implications of the verdict in the Microsoft antitrust case. Attacks by both the government and Microsoft's would-be competitors have escalated, and it appears that Microsoft will lose its long-term battle. Arguments of both the government and the competition are weak, but common sense has not been known to reign in these ...

This 6-page paper examines the role that the Hong Kong government plays in the country's human resources system. Topics covered include the turnover of the area to China in 1997 and the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997-1998, and how the Hong Kong government has responded to try to create a better trained, more educated work ...

This 10 page paper investigates the issues relative to contracting with governmental agencies. The writer presents a step-by-step procedure for locating opportunities, completing the forms, and administering the contract. Bibliography lists 8 sources.