Essays and Research Papers on Management

A six page paper which looks at the career of Anita Roddick and the development of The Body Shop, as an example of an entrepreneurial enterprise which has demonstrated consistent success.

This 10 page report discusses how organizations empower their people and the ways in which a worker feels empowered in an organizational context. It is also important to understand that the process of empowerment is successful because of the leadership skills of the person doing the empowering Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Cross Cultural Counseling: The counselor must take into consideration the aspects of multiculturalism, as well as the basic tenets of practice, in order to provide services to all that may come to them for help. This 9 page paper explores and expands on the idea that all counseling is cross cultural. Bibliography lists 10 sources. KTdivcns.wps

This 6 page paper considers how the hotel chain Marriott adapted and changed when the competitive environment increased in intensity. The bibliography cites 14 sources.

This 45 page paper is a study into the feasibility of opening a mill of animal feedstuffs in Texas. The paper considers the different aspects of the project, from the industry in Texas, the overall market and economy, export markets, such as Mexico and capital options. The bibliography cites 28 sources. TEtexasm.wps

This 10 page paper examines the company and considers the macros environment in which the company operates by looking at the political, economic, social and technological influences on the business. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

6 pages. Conflict within an organization is a composite of many things. Depending upon the size of the organization, this recipe for the tendency toward conflict will contain different components and will tend to change depending upon the needs of the organization. Within this paper is a compendium of the different components of ...

This 9 page paper considers the reasons for the collapse of Swissair. The writer gives an outline of the event and the way that Swissair failed to respond to a changing competitive environment and then analysis's the collapse using Porter's Five Forces model. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

5 pages. This paper gives an overview of the Campbell's Soup Company, its methods of operations, research and development and human resource issues. This company obviously has done many things right to have lasted over one hundred years in this competitive industry. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 14 page report discusses the importance of marketing research in terms of planning for the future and providing for an overall and integrated marketing effort. This report uses the examples of “super-stores” and warehouse clubs and the ways in which consumers take advantage of their products and services. Bibliography lists 6 sources. ...

This 12 page paper considers the different strategies of two European countries. The writer considers the two companies separately and looks at strategies such as first mover advantage acquisitions, strategic alliances and diversification. The bibliography cites 22 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the Total Quality Management tool of Six Sigma as used by Motorola and General Electric (GE). The writer explains the tool, what it is and how it is used as well as considering how the improvements that it indicates may be considered and then accepted or rejected. The bibliography cites ...

A 9 page paper discussing operations of a small medical center’s business office, particularly as they apply to the accounts receivable function. There are several steps that the center can take now to both streamline its operations and create a more secure environment. The ultimate goal needs to be full automation of course, ...

This 7 page paper supports the thesis as stated by its title. Definitions of leadership are explored and different types of leadership are discussed. Many examples of charismatic leadership are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that addresses the issue of the need for effective leadership for business success. The writer discusses the fact that it is very difficult to define leadership but there are skills, characteristics and traits that describe an effective leaders. Some of these are outlined. The Superleader is also discussed including the ...

This 5 page paper presents an overview of advertising in the U.S. and how its corporate culture has an effect on its management style. McCann Erickson is used as an example. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page report discusses the facts associated with what the modern worker needs and expects from his or her employer. Compensation and benefit packages form an important component of that process toward establishing an employee-centered organization. Why that matters is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page report discusses whether or not whistleblowing violates company loyalty. What must be considered is the broad range of factors that go into any individual or group of people deciding that something their employer is doing is not right and must be stopped. The complexities inherent to whistleblowing has made it one of ...

A 10 page paper that discusses a number of issues related to improving organizational performance. The writer begins with a discussion about effective leadership and the qualities, skills and behaviors of an effective leader. Next is an outline of some of the methods and strategies that can be utilized to improve a company's performance, such ...

A 7 page research paper that examines Max DePree's Leadership (1989) is an Art and Kathleen Sanford's Leading with Love (1995) as to the leadership model outlined in each book. Although the writer concludes that these books present similar ideas on positive leadership, DePree's book is favored. Also included in a one page description of ...

8 pages in length. Establishing a healthy and productive TQM program revolves around cultivating a healthy and productive organizational culture. Management of architectural and engineering firms maintains full responsibility when it comes to creating such an environment, ultimately enabling TQM to bring forth the most of a company's quality. Bibliography lists 4 ...

A 10 page paper discussing Situational Leadership, Contingency Theory, Path-Goal Theory and Leader Member Exchange, following each theory with a discussion of practical application. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper explains the concepts of bounded rationality and opportunism in the context of the commercial environment. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 12 page paper defines each of the concepts and then they are compared and contrasted. Ideas regarding learning within the organization are explored. The importance of creativity is emphasized. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the way in which creative thinking may be encouraged in an organisation by looking at the theories and literature on the subject and then considering the way in which these may be applied to a practical situation. The bibliography cites 7 sources.