Essays and Research Papers on Management

A 6 page research paper that offers an analysis of the online travel site Expedia.com. This analysis first offers a brief description and history of the company and then evaluates the factors that make it both efficient and effective, which focuses on Expedia's technological expertise, such as software and delivery systems. Topics covered include the ...

This 8 page paper reports the mission and goals of Amazon.com and includes a brief history on its founding. In the discussion the writer points out how their activities complement their mission and vision. The organizational structure is reported and discussed. The writer identifies how different functions collaborate and offers recommendations for further collaboration. Bibliography ...

This 5 page paper begins with an introduction to the history of General Electric. The rest of the paper discusses Jack Welch as a leader and the changes he brought to GE. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses AT&T: its history, mission, operating area, products, organizational structure, management, philosophy and leadership style. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page research paper that offers a brief overview of how the conceptualization of leadership has changed throughout history. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A six page paper which looks at the history and development of teleworking and telecommuting, with reference to modern computer systems and the new technology, and sets out the many social and economic advantages of teleworking. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper that responds to several issues beginning with a short background and history of the company. The writer discusses: how postponement put Benetton ahead of its competition; the new logistics and operations systems after 2004; the dual supply chain; how Benetton regained its competitive position in the industry; future challenges; and recommendations. ...

This 15 page paper examines Dow Chemical Company in terms of operations management. Furthermore, this paper examines the history of operations management in the United States and includes other examples. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page research paper that examines how PBS gains the majority of its funding through corporate partnerships and achieves is mission goals through strategic alliances. The writer examines controversy in regards to this subject. and assesses the legitimacy of such criticism by constructing an evaluation of PBS's utilization of corporate sponsorship and strategic alliances ...

A 5 page overview of General Electric beginning with a brief history of the company and its position today The writer then identifies some of the products GE produces, the type of competitive market in which it participates, a sample of GE's acquisitions and its current P/E ratio and EPS. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper compares and contrasts these two prestigious awards. Awards are discussed in general as well. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at the European car industry using Porters Five Forces model, the second part then considers how BMW is competing in this environment. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at Eli Lilly in 1990 when they wanted to drastically improve their market position in Europe. The paper considers different strategies that could have been adopted, discusses the potential of each and then presents a preferred strategy. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 12 page paper conducts a LEPEST-C analysis of Starbucks in Europe. This looks at the macro environmental factors of the political, economic, socio-cultural, technological, legal, environmental and competitive forces as they impact on Starbucks in Europe. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

This 7 page paper analyses the development of Japan after the Second World War using Porter's Diamond of National Advantage to explain the successes seen especially in the electronics and technology sectors of the country’s economy. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

In this 10 page paper, a fictitious American company has acquired a Japanese company. The essay begins with an introduction to the industry, musical instruments, and reports and discuses labor laws and practices in Japan. The writer intersperses recommendations for the American company to adopt in Japan. The writer also discusses potential challenges and ...

This 5 page paper looks at the way in which keiretsu create trade barrier by the complex relationships. The writer considers both horizontal and vertical keiretsu, and how they are able to present such strong barriers. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 4 page review of Ouchi's book about Theory Z -- a Japanese organizational management principle that has been applied with great success to many American businesses. By definition, in a Type Z company, the explicit and the implicit seemingly exist in a state of balance. While decisions outweigh the complete analysis of facts, they ...

This 7 page paper looks at the impact Japanese management styles, such as TQM tools, including just in time (JIT) inventory management practices, have had on US firms, examining how and why the style was able to impact the US. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the skills and characteristics needed for managing in the global economy. The paper then discusses the issues faced by McDonald's and Starbucks in other countries. The paper comments on the special challenges faced by McDonald's because it is perceived as an American icon. It also describes how Starbucks entered the ...

An eleven page paper which considers the concepts of organisational and corporate culture and the extent to which they affect the success or failure of business enterprises. The writer looks at examples of companies from Japan, the USA and the Caribbean and assesses how far the influences of corporate and national culture were an important ...

This 5 page paper considers the 5S system which originated in Japan. The paper defines the system, what it is and it can be used. The paper considers companies that have used the systems and also asks if the tool can be seen as a housekeeping tool or a productivity tool. The bibliography cites 10 ...

This 21 page paper examines the way globalization has impacted in the practices and structures within firms. Looking at a range of influences the changes and the UK as an example the way influences from areas such as the US and Japan are all considered in terms the influence ion the way UK firms operate ...

This 19 page paper look s at the argument that companies should be making decision and seeing strategy emerge in line with their environments rather than looking for the one best way. This paper looks at why and how environment may impact on decision making and strategy formulation. The paper includes discussion on the role ...

In this 10 page paper, a fictitious American company has acquired a Japanese company. The essay begins with an introduction to the industry, musical instruments, and reports and discuses labor laws and practices in Japan. The writer intersperses recommendations for the American company to adopt in Japan. The writer also discusses potential challenges and ...