Essays and Research Papers on Management

A 4 page discussion of the many factors that come into play when utilizing cheaper labor sources in Mexico. Factors such as the bribes that are expected by Mexican customs, the red tape they can throw your way when you refuse to pay such bribes, and labor strikes all exert influence on supply and demand calculations. ...

This 14 page paper begins with an introduction to and overview of chaos theory and systems thinking. The bulk of the paper discuses change management and includes comments and discussions about variables needed for successful change projects, causes and reasons for resistance, when employees are likely to be resistant, strategies for managing resistance and the ...

Any business will have to make decision regarding they way they formulate strategy. This 4 page paper considers the specific problems associated with any low population oligopoly. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 19 page paper considers how and why there have been increasing trends towards outsourcing various aspects of the supply chain. The paper looks at the underlying theories and then uses real life examples to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 22 sources.

A 3 page book review that analyzes the characteristics of Stephen Covey's bestseller 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (1989), which has become a classic in its field. This is because Covey concisely and clearly explains to his readers how to reorient their thinking so that it mirrors the behaviors of people who have learned ...

This 17 page paper examines McDonalds, the well known fast food restaurant. The paper looks at the organizational systems and subsystems, the company's competitive advantage including a value chain analysis, the impact that McDonalds and other fast food companies have had on the beef industry and the manufacturing processes, the impact of globalization, franchising and ...

This 4-page paper focuses on where benchmarking fits into the business reengineering process. The paper also discusses performance goals and objectives with benchmarking as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper briefly explains Porter's competitive strategies and, using student-supplied sources, discusses the strategies Wal-Mart used to become so successful. Competing on capabilities is also reported. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper responds to three questions, using student-supplied sources. The first discusses the company's pricing strategy on toys in 2003. They offered deep discounts that caused significant harm to other toy stores. The second discusses value-based pricing and fixed price pricing strategies and the need to communicate value. The last question discusses loss ...

A 5 page paper. Using sources supplied by the student, the writer responds to four questions about the toy industry. First, what is the toy industry facing right now with the possibility of Toys "R" Us closing. Second, what distribution issues would toy manufacturers face without this toy superstore. Third, what alternative distribution channels might ...

This 7-page paper focuses on the challenges a CEO faces today, and the motivational tools he/she has at the disposal to motivate the workforce. Discussion includes participatory, content and process theories. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 10 page paper that begins with a brief introduction to Richard Branson and the Virgin Brand. The writer then bases an analysis of Branson's leadership style on the five practices and two commitments of leadership outlined by Kouzes and Posner in The Leadership Challenge. Two commitments correlate with each of the five practices, thus, ...

Benchmarking is becoming increasingly common. This 9 page paper explores the concept and uses of benchmarking to help the student develop a deeper understanding pf the processes and strategies of benchmarking by looking at three different benchmarking models that have been developed. The models examined are the evolutionary model, the integration model and the ...

This 3 page paper discusses the styles of leadership examined by Warren Bennis and Nanus in their book Leaders. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page book review that discusses Alfred D. Chandler's landmark text The Visible Hand which begins with the author explicitly stating its purpose, which is "to examine the changing processes of production and distribution in the United States and the ways in which they have been managed" (Chandler 1). Chandler's principal theme is that ...

The needs of the commercial environment are dynamic. Leadership needs do more than respond to change, it should also encourage innovation. The 23 page looks at the different models of management that have led to transformations. The paper starts by looking at Scientific Management and the work of Talyor, Frank and Lillian Gilbreth and Gantt. ...

Sony has undergone a series of restructures in order to try and rectify organizational problems that were seen in lost sales and a disproportional drop in profits. The paper examines a range of theories and applies these to the case of Sony. The paper looks at the reasons behind Sony's restructuring arguing it was needed ...

This 40 page paper considers is the implementation of an Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) in a company is likely to improve efficiency and profitability. The paper looks at how this may be seen as motivation, as a tool of financial reward and a symbol of commitment as well as a tool by which the ...

A 3 page paper that includes a mission statement, vision statement, strategic objectives and strategies for a hypothetical digital camera company. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the merger of two Illinois hospital systems (Highland Hills and Northwestern) in 2000; eBay and PayPal in 2002; and Citigroup's acquisition of Mexico's Banamex in 2001. The hospital merger was being challenged as being anti-competitive in 2005 and could be reversed. Strategic success appears to be more likely ...

A 5 page (4 pp. + 1 pg. outline) paper which discusses Deming’s importance and considers the Deming Prize along with its importance to the business world. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 14 page paper looks at three hypotheses concerning why Toyota is so successful. The paper looks firstly at whether low production cost, competitive price and high quality have contributed to Toyota's profitability. Secondly, how local demand contributes to its profitability, and finally whether its organisational structure and local autonomy have contributed to its profitability. ...

This 6 page paper examines Orix Fleet Services in Australia, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Japanese company by the same name. The paper projects company goals and develops a marketing plan back up with operational changes in order to meet those goals. The projected goals are develop in line with current company performance and ...

This 5-page paper provides an overview of how Jim Wiatt, leader at William Morris Agency, is using leadership skills to bring the company into the 21st century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper that begins with a definition of 'supply chain.' The writer then comments on e-commerce and traditional supply chains, explaining the options for B2B e-supply chain management. The essay also discusses RFID as the new trend in supply chain management. Bibliography lists 4 sources.