Essays and Research Papers on Management

This 6 page paper looks at the competitive advantages that American Airlines gained from their SABRE system. The paper starts by considering the implementing and advantages such as cost advantage and differentiation though first mover advantage and the different uses of the technology. The system was also one that allowed American Airlines to dominate ...

A 5 page book review that profiles Taylor Cox's text Creating a Multicultural Organization (Jossey-Bass, 2001) is a comprehensive guide to business leaders and professionals who are interested in maximizing the human potential of their workforce. The foreword for this text sums up the general thrust of the book by saying that it ...

This 12 page paper considers a company in crisis and how theories of change explain how changes occurred. The company chosen is Marks and Spencer, who lost sight of the market they were selling to, and had to make several changes before they managed to reverse the decline. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the utilization of critical thinking skills in the office and industrial setting. Examples given. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This 9 page paper considers whether or traditional strategies such as differentiation are obsolete when trading on the internet. The value of a strategy on the world wide web is discussed with revenue to a number of successful and unsuccessful companies. The paper shows how and why strategy is even more important in this ...

A 5 page paper that presents a continuation of PGturpj.rtf where an initial plan was presented for a private company to establish a tutoring program for a neighboring school. This essay includes a work breakdown of 10 primary tasks with the optimistic time, most likely and pessimistic times presented along with the weighted activity time. ...

This 14 page paper considers how an understanding of the way knowledge workers are controlled can tell us about the cultural norms for control. The paper looks at what is meant by knowledge; tacit and explicit knowledge, the development and management of network organisations, control and flexibility in a dynamic environment and issues such ...

A 9 page paper. The question is the impact of the Internet on consumer electronics stores. To discuss the topic, the essay discusses what was happening in 1994 and 1995 in this retail sector, the challenges, the substitutes and the threats to small electronics stores. The essay then discusses the most recent holiday data regarding ...

A 3 page paper that begins with a definition of corporate social responsibility/corporate citizenship. The essay then presents arguments for and against the practice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the need for cultural change at Dell. The paper reviews Deming’s position that more democratic management is more productive than harsh, autocratic approaches. Dell has been seeking to change its organizational culture, and that effort has been effective in most of the company. There are pockets that ...

This 6 page paper looks at the models of pure competition and monopoly considering what the theories indicate about the competitive condition and how these will impact on an industry. Each model is considered and examples used to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the question "I s Strategy predominantly determined by the firm, or, the industry in which the Firm operates?". The paper looks at the different determinants of strategy form external forces and the environment, including the use of tools such as Porters Five Forces model, the way past performance will ...

An 8 page paper. Based on a Harvard Case study, the writer presents an executive summary, an introduction, a synopsis of problems, strengths, weaknesses and threats and recommendations with justification. By 1984, many analysts wondered if Disney was about to collapse. It was said that Disney had not kept up with the times. It has ...

This 8 page paper reviews this book by Sydney Finkelstein, a Dartmouth professor well known in the field of business. The book is critically discussed in depth. No additional sources cited.

This 6-page paper examines the Boeing Co., its problems of the past several years and how organizational change models might work for this company. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4-page paper examines two methods of management -- management by objective (MBO) and total quality management (TQM) and determines how these two methods are used to monitor performance and improvement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper consider how the presence of industrial democracy in a firm may help or hinder the decision making process. The paper shows how increased input from employees may result in better decisions and how this may also cause unacceptable delays or bias the decision making process. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 14 page paper considers the statement " Strategic innovation is constrained by the rigorous application of organizational structures and procedures" The paper considers how innovation is attained and the structures that have supported innovation practical applications. The theoretical basis of the examples given is examined with reference to the creation of a team culture ...

This 6 page paper looks at why and how corporations can get the edge when it comes to politics. Porter's Five Forces model is discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

Philip Kotler describes a method of marketing management, which applies to the success of the Marriott marketing strategies that began in 1985 as reported by Steve Swartz. Kotler's method is based on customer satisfaction that also satisfies the corporate goals. Bibliography lists 5 sources. jvMariot.rtf

10 pages in length. Running a successful family business is no different from managing a Fortune 500 corporation: They both require a certain level of organizational leadership in order to facilitate the primary objective. Examining The Godfather and the means by which it reflects many of the standard theories found in contemporary business ...

This 13 page paper examines the issue of terrorism from an organizational perspective and addresses the steps managers can take to minimize risk. Furthermore, this paper seeks to determine the extent to which risk can in fact be managed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper examines this book and provides a critque of the material. More specifically, this paper responds to the model that March and Simon present in regards to employee turnover. Bibliography lists 1 source.

Eastman Kodak has recently decided to remake itself because it has been losing sales and market share in photo imaging during the last decade. It will be important for Eastman Kodak to diversify further by entering additional markets with a range of products, in terms of quality finishing. These should include expanding the digital camera, ...

This 5 page paper examines both old and new paradigms as it respects competitive strategies in the business world. Porter's theories are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.