Essays and Research Papers on Management

An 8 page analysis of the debate has emerged as to whether government subsidies have been just and if, in fact, they should continue. The author reviews some of the history behind this debate and comments on the question of whether the practice of providing government options to private entities results in an equitable ...

This 3 page paper looks at why government policy makers should be concerned by high levels of concentration in any industry. The paper discussed the potential negative impacts of high concentration levels and uses examples to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 7 page paper answers a set of 5 questions concerning the government involvement in markets and management of firms. The paper starts by looking at how and why government regulation takes place, as well as looking at the rationale for government intervening in markets. The paper then looks at the financial challenges for ...

A 5 page paper examining the usefulness of minority set-asides in government contracts. The federal government necessarily goes to the private sector for acquisition of goods and services needed. Government contracts are seen as a lucrative way of expanding almost any business. There has been much debate over the current relevance of maintaining certain contracts ...

A 6 page paper positing that although Jack-in-the-Box seems to be altruistic in its considerations of the harm it caused its customers, the federal government has not been as conscientious--they have said that responsibility for consumer protection resides in at the state government level. According to Kant and consumer protection groups, there is an inherent ...

A 6 page paper on the travel industry and some contemporary trends affecting its growth. Issues concerning government regulation, group travel, and new costs involved in operations are discussed. Predictions are made for the future. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses major changes that are likely to happen in the industry, operating and remote environments in the next ten years, how they will affect Nortel Government Solutions, Inc., and what Nortel's long-term objectives should be, based on these changes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper considers teams in the nursing environment. The types of teams are delineated and their function discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper reviews and analyzes a 2010 journal article entitled, Understanding and Managing Organizational Change: Implications for Public Health Management. The paper includes the highlights of the article and provides an analysis of it. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an explanation of transformational leadership and applies it to the health care field. The health care setting is examined and several leadership styles are examined as possibilities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of health care processes. Jargon-laden terms are explained in the context of essential processes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper examines a case study submitted by a student. Recommendations are made in respect to how the transition can be best made. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is an 8 page paper discussing the personality characteristics needed for managers, receptionists, class instructors and personal trainers with references to the health club setting. Throughout organizations, the personality characteristics of the employees must include a great deal of range depending on the position and the mission of the organization. While there are considered ...

An 8 page paper that begins with a brief scenario. The paper discusses mergers in general and some factors that lead to success or failure. The paper also discusses the types of organizational culture and what middle managers need to do to avoid conflict between the staffs from two hospitals who are now merged. Bibliography ...

This 16-page paper discusses unions in the healthcare industry, and how labor-management negotiations can succeed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 2.5-page paper examines the customer service skills that are required in the healthcare and healthcare management industry. There are 3 sources cited.

This 3-page paper discusses conflicts that can occur when building a healthcare team. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page review of a 2001 article by Gary Pisano (Harvard Business School) detailing the changes made at a Massachusetts hospital that allowed the simultaneous reduction of costs for caring for cardiac patients, the reduction of resource utilization and patient length of stay, and improved patient outcome. The author details the process the ...

This 10 page paper examines IKEA and takes a look at its corporate culture. Recommendations are made. Research is provided to support the assumptions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 7 page paper that responds to diverse questions. The first is to explain internal environmental analysis and value adding strategies. The second question discusses the Pre-service, point-of-service, after-service elements in the delivery system and the last question discuses the sick role, what it is. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of leadership development. The context of transformational leadership is healthcare is used. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 15 page paper. This essay presents a modified leadership construct for health care organizations. The essay discusses constructs, leadership constructs, functional leadership model, and transformational leadership. The modified leadership model incorporates the functional leadership model within transformational. A graph of the new model is included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7-page paper focuses on creation and maintenance of a healthy organization, through leadership and management. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses the leadership and turnaround of a fictional 30-bed hospital, as well as comments from the leader. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the Texaco side of the ChevronTexaco Corp. The paper outlines the history of the company and considers the current and future strategic stance of the company including debt reduction and diversification leading to increased shareholder value. The bibliography cites 2 sources.