Essays and Research Papers on Management

A 5 page paper that explores how the owners of this small brewery can determine which label costs less to produce, thus which to use as their signature label. Their accountant recommended one specific costing process to use; this writer suggests one that should yield more reliable information. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page paper providing a general overview of franchising—how it works, how to finance it, why it can be a very good choice for the franchisee, and why it has grown so much in the last few years. Franchising is now responsible for 50 percent of all retail sales in the US. There are ...

This 9 page research paper investigates the challenges faced by fast growing companies and some symptoms of a company that is growing too fast and not managing the growth effectively. A literature review reveals consensus about the steps companies can take so as to manage growth without losing their vision. Scenarios to exemplify steps are ...

A 10 page page paper discussing the book "The Leadership Challenge: How to Get Things Done in a Organization" by Barry Z. Posner and James M. Kouzes. The paper outlines the fundamental practices that make up exemplary leadership. Bibliography lists three sources in addition to the actual book being discussed.

A 5 page paper on this novel by Eli Goldratt. The writer provides a complete overview of theories in the book and discusses the concepts of bottleneck resources and 'throughput' in managerial systems.

A 15 page paper reviewing The Goal, by Eliyahu M. Goldratt. Bibliography lists no sources.

A 4 page paper which provides a summary and basic overview of management consultant and business professor Eliyahu M. Goldratt's 1994 book, It's Not Luck.

A 5 page research paper and analysis of a book by Laurie Beth Jones, Jesus, CEO: Using Ancient Wisdom for Visionary Leadership. This is a business advice book with a difference. The writer demonstrates how Jones uses New Testament stories of the life of Christ to build an 'Omega' management style based upon Jesus' teachings. ...

A 5 page paper discussing Stephen R. Covey's "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page paper that offers an overview of the book by the same title by James Tompkins. Tompkins uses a fiction/novel format to discuss and explain numerous points in management and leadership, including the difference between the two, demand flow environment logistics, change, and compensation. No additional sources cited.

9 pages in length. The world has labeled John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil Company, a ruthless capitalist for his harsh business tactics and unpleasant disposition toward his workforce. This may be some people's interpretation of one of the nation's most influential magnets, but it is hardly the truth. Rockefeller was, indeed, high on ...

A 7 page paper on John D. Rockefeller's life in America's infant oil industry and his contributions to the rise of that industry. Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company became Standard Oil Trust, and was the first amalgamation of its kind. Contemporary of Andrew Carnegie and J.P. Morgan, Rockefeller developed from a 16-yr-old bookkeeper to the owner ...

A 7 page paper on four men who helped shape the countries industrial revolution. Specifically, the paper tracks the management and business decisions of John Rockefeller, James Duke, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and Andrew Carnegie.

A 5 page opinion paper on the value of competition in life. The writer details arguments Kohn makes in his book "No Contest," and refutes them accordingly. Kohn feels that competition is an unavoidable evil and uses many examples to prove his point. No other sources cited.

A 5 page paper on this book by Alfie Kohn. THe writer discusses Kohn's philosophy of the value of eliminating competition, and details his examples on why this would be advantageous in business and personal relationships.

A 5 page paper discussing the likelihood of the survival of bureaucracy through the millennium. Warren Bennis predicted in Changing Organizations that the bureaucratic organizations as we have known them would disappear by the end of this century. Though Bennis' timing appears to be incorrect, his theory gains more credibility with each passing day. Without ...

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the rationale for sub-grouping for sampling in quality control and the impacts for developing control charts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 25 page paper discussing sampling theory and various sampling methods for statistical analysis, both random and nonrandom, and how such business application of statistical sampling can apply to the health care industry. Deming's genius in simplicity was instrumental in returning the need for precision of design and method to business research and its associated ...

This 9 page paper considers the roles of both the interviewer and interviewee and techniques and social factors utilized by both in their interactions that impacts the outcomes of the interview process. This paper evaluates the differentiations in the roles, but also considers elements like gender, perceived truthfulness and the impact of the need for ...

A 12 page paper discussing the feasibility of businesses making a profit while still maintaining environmental ethics. Hypothetical circumstances are detailed as well as actual companies. Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream is described in detail illustrating the fact that environmental issues need not be a financial loss to a company. The importance of having environmental ...

This 5 page paper looks at OSHA, its purpose, and services it offers to small business managers to help them comply with the multitude of regulations. General information is provided with specific examples of how one company working with hazardous materials is working with OSHA to maintain a safe environment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 9 page project plan for the production of the Super Widget, a four-piece wonder which will require retooling of existing machinery but no new machinery purchases. An outside contractor will produce and heat treat one of the parts, returning them to the contractor for use in their assembly function. The plan includes a Gantt ...

A 3 page paper describing the need for a company to state a vision. The writer profiles Apple Computer, Inc. and details how that company uses this successful business concept. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing the increasing importance of making sound management decisions. One of the key words of business today is "strategy." Not only are business conditions changing daily, but the very face of business is evolving with the growing emphasis on the global market, increasing competition on all fronts and decreasing allowable margin ...

A 5 page paper on the Skiing Industry. The writer looks at the rising stock prices of specific companies and some of the causal factors involved. Pricing strategies, weather conditions, fees, services, and even issues concerning the "Federal rent" paid by ski resorts are all factored in. Bibliography lists 4 sources.