Essays and Research Papers on Management

7 pages in length. When addressing the aspect of quality control, the relationship that exists between re-engineering and total quality management (TQM) is both inherent and extricable. One cannot exist without the other, inasmuch as the very essence of re-engineering means to restructure an approach that no longer proves beneficial; by incorporating the ...

A 6 page paper. The scenario in brief: Carl Conway has been appointed manager of the Operation Mexicano project for Linderman Industries. The company is opening a subsidiary in Mexico. Conway has a number of problems assembling his team, primarily from other managers. Even so, the project succeeds and the transition of the Mexican plant ...

This 8 page paper considers how learning may be facilitated at both a personal and organisational level. Looking at the model of a learning organisation the characteristics are outlined before example cases are examined to show how a learning organisation operates. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 5 page paper addresses several specific topics/issues: a brief description of SAS 85 and its purpose; Statement on Auditing Standards that were superceded by 85 or that superceded 85; definition of 'subsequent events' as explained in SAS 85; definition of materiality as explained in 85 and subsequent amendments. Further, the essay provides a ...

This 10 page paper compares and contrasts the leadership style of Martin Luther King, Jr. with that of the biblical Moses. Charismatic and transformational leadership are two styles discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page paper. The essay begins with introductory comments, then discusses several specific issues relative to information technology workers. These include: company culture, what it is with examples of the culture of specific companies, like Apple Computer; recruitment and selection, including a discussion of the importance of this area; performance appraisal, including a description ...

This 8 page paper compares the marketing strategies of these two companies. Specific topics include: target markets; relationship marketing; promotional strategies; marketing mix, such as product, promotion, distribution, selling, public relations, pricing strategy; a comparison of Web sites and the audience they seem to be targeting; international marketing and recommendations for Mercedes to compete better ...

7 pages in length. In this day of ever-dwindling profit margins and ever-growing bygone companies, it has become imperative that contemporary commerce must apply much more than the minimal effort to survive. Peters and Waterman's "In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America's Best-Run Companies" is a timely and forthcoming reminder to the entire ...

This 7 page paper considers the UK retail food industry and how pressures have been changing, including the situation prior to the use of e-commerce and the impact that has resulted from internet shopping. Using many examples and looking at companies such as Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda, Iceland and Safeway, strategies are considered and the ...

This 6 page paper considers why companies may seek a strategic alliances, what advantages may be gained as well as the potential costs and disadvantages. Real cases are cites to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

The role of information in the decision making process may be important. This paper argues that there is a danger that with increasing available source of information, that this will detract from the decision making process due to a skewed emphasis. After considering the role of information in analysis models and the traditional decision ...

This 5 page paper consider the reason why British Drinks company Diageo may have acquired the fast food chain Burger King by looking at the way acquisitions and diversification are often perceived as adding value. The paper then considers why Diageo may have decided to sell Burger King at a knock down price. The bibliography ...

This 15 page paper takes a look at this model as enhanced by Foucault. The organization in today's society is evaluated in light of the model originally created by Bentham. Surveillance in the workplace is discussed. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A paper which looks at the organisational culture of no-frills airline companies in Britain, with particular reference to the relationship between organisational and national culture and the ways in which these can be managed in order to improve commercial viability and safety issues. Bibliography lists 12 sources

A 6 page discussion of different management styles. While the autocratic leadership style is not without its critics, many contend that it is necessitated by the need for detailed orders and instructions in the unionized situation. This style is compared with the democratic style of leadership as well as with other styles of ...

This 19 page paper has three sections, each looking at a different aspect of change and leadership. The first section considers Peter Senge’s ideas on how change can take place in an organization. The second section examines the idea that a leader developing an organization that can identify competitive opportunities and innovate is more important ...

This 10 page paper examines the UK retail company Next Plc. The paper includes background to the company and its strategies, the environment in which it operates, its’ resources and a stakeholder analysis and then uses this information in order to determine the best future strategy options. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 8 page paper examins shareholder theory, stakeholder theory and tinged shareholder theory. After considering the theories and their meaning they are applied to a real company; British telecom to argue that a tinged shareholder approach is being taken. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 14 page paper begins with an outline of some of the approaches used for strategy planning. Next, the writer explains the larger category of resource-based approaches to strategy development, then narrows the discussion to core competencies – who introduced the concept, what they are, how they are developed, and how they are used in ...

This 8 page paper examines to what extent and in what ways can it be argued that national differences of employment relations practices are being erased? In addressing this question y knowledge of the theoretical debates of convergence and divergence are included. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 8 page paper utilizes Maslow's theories to evaluate the programs and policies of Ernst & Young. Motivation is discussed along with the corporate culture. Specific programs as they exist within the company are duly noted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the firm and how it had fared after the merger. Management style, corporate culture, mission and so forth are evaluated. Recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 14 page paper begins with a general introduction that discusses the importance of value creation in sustaining competitive advantage. The writer then defines value and explains how the definition of value has changed over the last several years. The value formula is presented and the components in value are outlined. The next section ...

This 5 page paper considers the reasons that Marks and Spencer lost its’ market share ad suffered a fall in sales and how the strategy has been developed to regain market share since 1998. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 18-page paper is a tutorial that supports the thesis that Michael Porter's strategies of low cost and differentiation are useful for a company's success. In order to support the theory, the paper examines David Aaker's case study about auto manufacturer Saturn Corp. Also discussed is the definition of competitive advantage. Bibliography lists 3 sources.