Essays and Research Papers on Management

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

When the above motto is the passion of the CEO and all of top management, Harris (1992) states that customer service is guaranteed to be king throughout the organization. Customer service management is the most important tool for maintaining a competitive edge in business today because customers select when, where and with whom they will ...

A personal experience with internship that explores the intern's placement and responsibilties in terms of academic business concepts such as company motto, strategic plan, and other issues. Discussed are these plus the following: customer service, quality, safety, human resources, co-worker and management relationships, lessons learned, and an overall assessment of the experience. 0 biblioigraphical sources. ...

A 16 page paper. As companies face a more competitive global marketplace and as changes occur so quickly, companies have searched for new organizational structures and operational practices to maintain a competitive advantage. One of the models found to be effective is teamwork. This essay begins with a general introduction to teamwork and then discusses ...

Properly budgeting capital expenditures and investment can result in good cash flow, which translates to company expansion. Increases in factory production or service features can increase market diversity that make a company better positioned to expand both internationally and in its current market. Subjects covered include the process, characteristics such as evaluation methods (NPV, IRR, ...

When Sam Walton started Wal-Mart and up through his death in 1992, his employees were happy. They felt part of Sam’s team, despite low wages, but most of this was due to Sam’s treatment of employees, which was exceptional for its time. Little personal touches once defined the psychological contract between Wal-Mart and its employees. ...

This 24 page paper is a reflective learning document that considers many of the theories that were used in the preparation of a business studies project. The paper includes theories on learning, including Lewin and Kolb, communication theory as well as how positioning in a competitive environment can be determined and the use of game ...

A 4 page review of the article by Eric M. Olson, Orville C. Walker, Jr. and Robert W. Ruekert. Design, development, and marketing are all critical factors in company profitability. As independent as these factors may seem, they are really quite interconnected. They explore the effectiveness of the teamwork concept in the ...

This 10 page paper offers a sample contingency plan and vulernabilities plan for the ficticious company called, Miracle Films. Recovery of systems, off site storage of data, and business continuity plan is discussed, exampled, outlined and analyzed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.