Essays and Research Papers on Management

This 8 page paper (plus 1 appendix), looks at the positi0oon of AOL using a TWOS matrix analysis. The way in which the internal analysis tools and external analysis tools compliment each other is considered and the development of the different types of strategy which will results from different analytical methods are also considered ...

This six-page-paper discusses the issue of telecommuting in the form of a staff memo outlining the merits and reasons for allowing employees to do so. Bibliography lists two sources.

This 5 page paper is a consideration on how best to measure the effectiveness of leadership in a business environment. Tangible and intangible measure are consider and the writer presents a new model for consideration by the student. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at this twentieth century author's work and ideas in terms of corporate management. Concepts such as capitalism and the corporate ladder are examined. Drucker's ideas are discussed in relationship to the reality of corporate life. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the 1998 business management book, “The Human Equation.” Author Jeffrey Pfeffer asserts that far too many companies have focused on creating a short-term and immediately more profitable bottom line and better-satisfied investors without considering the long-term implications of downsizing and the shedding of old businesses. Creating a “lean” economic model that stresses outsourcing has become ...

A 5 page paper that defines the concept of mass customization and outlines the benefits that can be gained through the utilization of this innovative marketing strategy as well as the framework that guides its design, development, and implementation. Also included is a discussion that focuses on the advantages as well as the disadvantages ...

5 pages in length. A series of study questions on how a company might best maximize its profit on its technology. Discusses outsourcing, as well as globalization and other topics on expanding business to other countries.

A 12 page paper. Change is the only constant in business as well as in life. Nothing stays the same. Social, technological, political and economic forces demand organizations to change or go out of business. One of the most difficult challenges facing any company is how to overcome the natural resistance of employees when changes ...

This 3 page paper gives a concise description, and accompanying examples, of what is meant by the terms economy of scope and economy of scale as well as the diseconomies of scale. The bibliography cites one source.

This 3 page paper looks at the differences which may be faced by a risk adverse and an entrepreneurial company. A case study is used to demonstrate this by illustrating the different results and possible advantages and disadvantages of each attitude. The paper includes 1 small graph The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 9 page paper. Many have said that the only constant in life is change. This has certainly been true in the world during the last twenty and more years. Globalization and technology are driving changes in industries and those changes are occurring so fast that some companies are not keeping up. Why do companies ...

This 14 page paper looks at Quality Policy Deployment(QPD), also known as Hoshin Kanri or Hoshin Planning. The basis of this strategic tool and its interaction with Total Quality Management is examined. The advantages and disadvantages are discussed in a pragmatic and understandable manner. The paper includes two diagrams and cites 14 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the advantages and disadvantages of the decision of businesses to buy in products or services, or to make and provide these for themselves. The paper using the example of a marketing project, but the principles can be applied to any industry or sector. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This five-page-paper presents an overview of the book called The Knowing Doing Gap by Jeffrey Pfeffer and Robert Sutton. Bibliography lists one source.

An 11 page paper presenting Chapter One of a thesis addressing this topic. Contents of the chapter include an introduction for the study, need for the study, statement of the problem, the purpose of the study, hypotheses to be tested, a statement of limitations and assumptions, definition of terms to be used in the study, a brief outline ...

This 18 page paper looks at the different aspects of an organisation, from the structure to the communication flows, the methods of employee motivation and the ways of handling conflict. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

6 pages in length. This paper covers a broad basis for the understanding of effective leadership in today's quickly changing corporate environment. The skills and knowledge necessary in effective leadership are not only of impact in the leadership capacity but to the employee's perception of that leadership as well. The most effective ...

This five-page-paper presents an in-depth discussion about the advantages of having a culturally diverse workforce. Bibliography lists three sources.

This 7 page paper looks ate the way that top executives are paid, and uses the evidence to argue that they are only paid this level because it is justified. Arguments against this point of view are also recognised and considered. The bibliography sites 9 sources.

This five-page-paper presents a detailed discussion about industrial espionage. Bibliography lists five sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the basic management strategies and situational elements inherent in Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. This paper considers the management perspective and strategy, as well as the operational function of the company and the increasing importance of restructuring principles for the company. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the basic management strategies of Pharmacia and Upjohn, the single company developed in 1995 with the merger of these two well established industry names. This paper considers the management perspective and strategy, a well as the operational function of the company and the increasing importance ...

This 10 page paper looks at the subject of value chains, considering how value chains can save costs in the supply chain, how analysis of the value chain can aid with the development and maintenance of a competitive advantage and the role of virtual value chains (VVC) as opposed to physical value chains (PVC). The ...

10 pages in length. This professional analysis describes an organization, Ford Motor Company, in which process is part of the management structure. Topics include how process fits and contributes to the firm, the current process of a flow chart, problem identification and improvement opportunities within an organization, as well as implementation steps and action plans. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

This 8 page report discusses the multi-national corporation of Siemens. The privately-held German electrical engineering and transportation systems conglomerate with its worldwide headquarters in Munich and U.S. headquarters in New York City serves as an example of how dis-economies of scale can have a significant impact on a multi-national corporation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.