Essays and Research Papers on Management

An 8 page paper that begins by reporting the most common errors companies make when trying to implement changes. Kotter offers eight steps to overcome these common errors. Each step is explained. Concepts and principles offered by Ivancevich and Matteson in their text, Organizational Behavior and Management. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper that provides a fiscal analysis of Pfizer Inc. This is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world and the one that sells more 'blockbuster' drugs than any other company. The company has 10 drugs that each generate more than $1 billion in sales every year. This paper provides a brief overview ...

This 3 page paper illustrates the position of the leader in today's corporate setting. Quotes cited from the text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts private and public administration. Public and private organizations and their cultures are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper that responds to the question: Are salary and good working conditions sufficient for staff to work well? The writer begins by saying – that depends on the definition of 'good working conditions.' The writer then briefly reminds the reader of the results of Mayo's early Hawthorne studies and comments that was ...

This 4 page paper considers the level of merger and acquisition activity and the factors that should be considered if a merger or acquisition is to be successful. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

There are many tools that can be used with strategy analysis and evaluation. In most models there is the need to consider the macro environment, in this paper the use of Porters Five Forces Model is examined showing how it can help develop or analyse strategy. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 5 page paper examines game theory, looking at a business application of the prisoners dilemma, and the theories of Nash, Cournot and Bertrand. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 10 page paper evaluates Brochure which is related to wireless networking. Weick's theory of organizing is explored in depth. How one can utilize Weick's theory in the context of analyzing Brochure is explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 16 page paper. The writer begins with a very brief introduction to Nokia Corporation. The first section of the paper reports and discusses the historical growth of the company and relates the stages of growth to two specific sets of years – 1992 to 1997 and 1998 to 2001. There were significant changes in ...

This 6 page paper discusses the management theories of Peter Drucker and Frederick Taylor, then compares/contrasts the two philosophies. Quotes and examples given from both texts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6-page paper discusses the goal-setting and expectancy theories of motivation and how they differ and are simliar with one another. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 13 page paper, including a two page annotated bibliography, looks at the influences on prices within the airline industry, The paper includes explanations of price theory and the impact of supply and demand and the different influences of on supply and demand. These are then applied to the airline industry and ticket prices. Examples ...

This 4 page paper evaluates various theorists and their ideas about leadership, inclusive of Machiavelli. Positions are explored. Trust is viewed as an important factor. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This page paper is a review of book “The Transition to Agile Manufacturing: Staying Flexible for Competitive Advantage” by J. C. Montgomery and L. O. Levine. The paper considers the contents, what the book says and how this fits in with accepted commercial models. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 3 page paper may be used as a section in a larger paper, or as a short paper by itself. It provides an overview of effective leadership and discerns the difference between good and effective leaders. Many examples are provided and the concepts are defined. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

A 10 page paper that begins with a brief description of General Motors, including its many brands. Annual sales data are reported for four years starting with 1999. Data for the month of October 2003 as compared to one year ago are provided. Market share for GM and the Japanese auto makers are reported. The ...

This 4 page paper looks at Michael Porter’s value chain and the way it is seen as BMW’s Mini Cooper plant in the UK. The paper looks at the inbound logistics, the operations, the outbound logistics, the marketing and sales and the service. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the corporate and business level strategies used by BMW’s Mini Cooper division. This is determined by reference to different models, such as Porters strategic positioning and the need for competitive advantage. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 4 page paper outlines the critical success factors in the automotive industry and then looks at how this car manufacturer satisfies and supports these with the core competences it has developed. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

An 8 page summation of Laurence F. Peter and Raymond Hull's The Peter Principle. The writer offers a chapter by chapter brief summation of the major points of this text, arguing that this an excellent parody on several levels, as it basically castigates the entire hierarchical structure of Western civilization. As with all good satire/parody, ...

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts The Nadler Congruence Model with The Mega Change Model. The importance of organizational models in general is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the book Leading the Revolution by Gary Hamel with a focus on the application in understanding Dell Computer's CEO Michael Dell and Jack Welch, CEO of General Electric. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper relates the issue of vocational assessment reports. Assessing vocational interests and the applicability of the outcomes of assessments have become central components of unemployment support services. For individuals with a variety of vocational interests and skills, the use of these assessments can be beneficial in the placement of unemployed ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the issue of absenteeism in the workplace and outlines a study of possible reasons for this problem. Bibliography lists 12 sources.