Essays and Research Papers on Management

This 14 page paper looks at the Disney Company, its management practices and how it can improve. A plan for the company to implement a TQM program is outlined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the development and changing strategy of the well known toy manufacturer Mattel. The paper traces the development of the company and its different strategies, including development, marketing and overall corporate strategies before considering the companies current position, along with the company's strengths and weaknesses based on current strategy. The bibliography ...

This 20 page paper considers the role tat teams can play in accelerating the new product development cycle and adding to the process. The writer includes both advantages and disadvantages and undertakes a comprehensive literature review. The bibliography cites 40 sources.

A 5 page paper. As demands change, manufacturing plants must change to retain their competitiveness. This paper provides a general introduction to the manufacturing industry. It then discusses the product life cycle and how that cycle changes. The rest of the paper discusses how manufacturing plants need to change in order to hedge against ...

5 pages. When Ernest Shackleton and his crew set out on an Arctic expedition in 1914 little did they know it would turn into one of the most well known tales of all time. After their ship is destroyed in the icy waters, the men have to camp on the ice for months. ...

6 pages. Some companies have not let go of the notion that diversification strategy ensures profitable and stable revenue. Indeed, maintaining such product and marketing diversification is instrumental in the success of some companies, in that this approach has helped them to maintain a strong socially psychological connection with the consumer. This ...

This 5 page paper considers the strategic development and position of the monopolistic UK company Railtrack. The writer examines the position using tools such as Porters Five Forces and the Boston Consulting Group Matrix. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the leadership styles of Lee Iacocca and Bill Gates in conjunction with three leadership theories. Those theories are situational, contingency and leader-member. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

15 pages. This paper concentrates on the current and future indications of the retail industry using Wal-Mart as the main focus. Contains information regarding Michael Porter's Five Forces model, trends analysis and a look at events within the retailing industry that indicate what the outlook for the retail industry is as compared to ...

This is a 10 page paper which examines the different factors involved in influencing levels of motivation. The expectation theory combines various components in an individual’s environment and goal attainability. Similar factors influence professionals and non-professionals but the direction of their motivation in relation to career development and selection may vary. Examples of motivation processes ...

This is an 8 page paper discussing the organizational leadership and decision making model as provided by Vroom and Jago and the application of this model across various disciplines. Autocratic, consultative and group leadership formats are influenced by several factors which define the balance needed for decision making. Three different organizational environments provide examples of ...

This 5 page paper consider the well established model that is used to examine the competitive environment. The writer argues that the model is accurate, and assesses its' limitations, arguing that the model could be improved upon. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

10 pages. This paper addresses the topic of true leadership amidst organizational culture and its management in the Asian culture. Topics include such things as how an effective leader is chosen, and what the criteria might be for choosing such. There is discussion as to whether leadership truly influences organizational performance and ...

This 8 page paper considers the way in which organisation structures will be influenced, using the theories of Mintzberg. These include examination of machine bureaucracies, professional organization, entrepreneurial start up's and adhocracies. The writer then applies these models to a real company in order to demonstrate its practical application. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

5 pages. This paper discusses Tyco International's main rationale for undertaking a major restructuring. Also assesses the rationalization of Tyco International as to whether it will be stronger in a competitive and financial capacity after the restructuring. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

6 pages. W. Edward Deming and Armand Feigenbaum could be called the fathers of Total Quality Management. With their programs of management techniques implementing the most profound use of employees in a positive light along with leadership skills that serve to heighten the self-respect of employees from the bottom to the top, ...

This five page paper conducts a comprehensive five forces analysis on this well known company. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

7 pages. This paper discusses some of the unique ways that Jack Welch, CEO of General Electric, manages people and uses some different methods from the norm when it comes to running a corporation. Based on the book Jack: Straight from the Gut, by Jack Welch and John Byrne, this paper gives an ...

This 16 page paper examines the strategic approach of this major oil producing and refining company The writer looks at the market positions, the use of economies of scope and scale, the development of emergent strategies and the structure of the company. The writer undertakes this paper by considering the academic theory and then ...

This 7 page paper considers the models of monopoly and free competition and considers how a sector may be moved successfully from a monopoly to the free competition structure. The writer includes consideration of temporary controls that may be required and the transition models of oligopoly and monopolistic competition. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

5 pages. This paper deals with conflict within the organization and more specifically what causes those conflicts. How to deal with them and what the end result might be are also topics that are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

7 pages. James W. Cortada has written an excellent book on Total Quality Management for Sales and Marketing Management. This book describes not only what the TQM process is, but how to motivate employees to accept the change that goes along with any TQM environment. This paper summarizes some of the most ...

This 11 page paper consider the reasons that organisational change are resisted and considers the different theories of how this resistance may be overcome in order for change to be successful. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This paper examines the attitude of labor unions in the U.S. toward the World Trade Organization, and why the attitude is more negative than positive. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page paper. Organizations, leaders and managers have changed dramatically over the last 40 years moving from practices based on traditional theories to those based on systems theories and beyond. This paper briefly discusses the progress of organizations and the need for the 'new' organization. The writer also explains what collaborative individualism is ...