Essays and Research Papers on Management

This 4-page paper focuses on questions about Starbucks', based on James Collins' book, "Good to Great." Some of the questions addressed include Starbucks' management style (and its one "hedgehog") and whether the stock is a good buy or not.

Many factors influence a business, some of these are within the control of the firm, whilst others are external. However, they can all be sources that can add value to a company. This 12 page paper will show how many factors, which are often seen as costly, may add value to a company. These ...

A 2.5 page paper. The components of the PESTLE analysis are identified as are Porter's five forces that drive an industry. The writer comments on advantages and disadvantages of each model. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 16 page paper that begins with an abstract. The introduction comments on the dearth of studies that offer empirical evidence of the effects of creativity in a company and also addresses the difficulties with the topic, including dualisms. The writer then explains and discusses the controversy regarding models of creativity and offers an introduction ...

A 14 page review of Belbin’s theories regarding the importance of self-perception in team efficacy. The author considers the criticism of Belbin’s approach as it has been waged by others and points out that both the inductive and deductive approaches have value in psychological research. A brief review of the literature on teamwork ...

A 7 page paper that discusses why metaphors are used so often to describe leadership. Scholars have failed in their attempts to agree on the definition of leadership. Some have offered definitions but most describe traits, behaviors, characteristics and skills. This is one of the reasons metaphors have been used so often to describe leaders ...

This 18-page paper focuses on leadership development and some trends in this field. The main thrust of this paper is taken from Carnwell-Ward's book Inspiring Leadership. A literature analysis is conducted to determine if Carnwell-Ward's assessments are correct. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10-page article is an analysis of an article from the Harvard Business Review entitled "Communities of Practice: The Organizational Frontier." The main points of the article cover the idea of knowledge communities and corporations.

This 14 page paper considers the Halifax Bank, formerly a building society and how organisational culture has developed and now manifests. The paper begins by looking at the company itself, its foundation, initial purpose and the starting culture and how it has developed along with the pressures on the culture form the wider banking ...

A 6 page paper that begins with a general introduction identifying the unique characteristics of the lodging industry and the market structure. The hotel industry is then analyzed using Michael Porter's five forces model. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

The success of any company is dependant on the way they plan and develop strategy., This 8 page paper considers the process of strategy development and the stages that need to be undertaken. The paper considers this in relation to an example company; Airfoil Technologies International, and the stages they will need to complete to ...

This 7 page paper evaluates From Competitive Advantage to Corporate Strategy, and What is Strategy. The works are critically discussed in a practical manner. Total Quality Management is discussed and Porter's critique of the model is duly noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the level of mergers which are taking place and the reasons that mergers are so popular. The paper then considers how and why mergers fail to realise the potential benefits and the difficulties faced in trying to achieve those targets. The paper cites real examples and argues that the ...

Microsoft is one of the most successful and dominant companies in the world today. This 14 page paper looks at the development of the company and the strategies used in order to determine if this has been a strategic success or if the company has benefited from luck. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

A 3 page paper assessing which school of management – Classical or Behavioral – a specific article suggests is more effective in today’s business environment. The article does more than only suggest that the Behavioral School is superior to Classical thought in today’s working environment. Those organizations actively excising Classical thought managerial behavior ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of an article on ethnic differences and organizational values. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the problem faced by Kodak as a result of changing technology and the increased popularity of digital cameras. The paper answers two questions; “What lies behind the market’s dismal assessment of Kodak’s near and medium term performance?” and “are Kodak shares under-priced, and thus an exceptional buy as leading ...

This 5 page paper is an analysis of what Michael E. Porter defines and describes as strategy. Porter explains that operational effectiveness is not strategy. Strategy is about choices, operational effectiveness is not. The discussion incorporates Porter's three broad generic categories that may be used to gain a competitive advantage. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper defines lean and flexible firms, outlines the advantages and disadvantages before determining which model may be the best for the current competitive environment. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines how change is sometimes made in the organizational setting. Ethics are considered and an example is used to illustrate how problems might occur during a transition. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper examines the definitions and differences between neo-classical and classical organizations, and briefly discusses the culture of each. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5-page paper is an analysis on the Elder/Paul article of the same name. In this paper, the theories are put to the test in terms of managerial communications.

This 8 page paper reviews the entitle essay by Michael Porter, published in 1987. The greater portion of the paper provides a synopsis of the highlights of Porter's ideas. Porter's essay focuses on corporate strategy for diversified companies and includes the three essential tests executives need to consider before deciding to acquire a company or ...

A 4 page critique of an article by Von Bergen, Soper and Foster (2002) pertaining to unintended negative consequences that can result from diversity management training. The writer explores the points made by the authors in depth, summarizing their arguments and evaluates the article as extremely informative on this subject. No additional sources cited.

This 19 page paper considers a change that is scheduled to take place in the National Health Service; the use of the dressings/wound formulary. The paper considers what the pressures for change may be and how change can be managed, making use of theoretical models for change. The bibliography cites 11 sources.