Essays and Research Papers on Management

Prices in the gas industry are gradually increasing, at the same time the prices are seasonal increasing at tie of peak demand. This 48 page paper looks at how gas companies, who may be unable to pass price volatility onto their customers may be able to manage the supply chain in order to create more ...

A 6 page paper evaluating the utility of the Burke-Litwin conceptual framework for evaluating the loss of the space shuttle Columbia in 2003. The Burke-Litwin model is appropriate for assessing a situation as complex as that concerning the loss of Columbia. A less involved, more technically-oriented approach likely would have failed to identify ...

An 8 page paper that begins by pointing out some of the differences between TQM (Total Quality Management) and Six Sigma. The paper includes how and where Six Sigma began, what the term 'sigma' means, and what Six Sigma means in terms of defects per million. The writer explains and discusses the Six Sigma ...

This 8 page paper looks at an article written by Peter Senge; ”The Leader’s New Work: Building Learning Organization” and the ideas in it concerning leadership and building a learning organization. The paper consider the strengths and weakness of his ideas and looks to other theories to find any support or contradictions and examines the ...

This 3 page paper looks at why missions statements may be used, how they can be used, what they should contain and the way they may be interpreted as well as considering whether or not they are necessary. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 3 page paper uses a case study submitted by a student as a springboard for discussion. Assumptions are made. MLQ is discussed in light of personal and professional goals. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper reviews two chapters in Lee Roy Beach's book, Leadership and the Art of Change. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper looks at how the strategies of Coca-Cola and their use of resources fit well with each other and with the market. The paper considers the way the company is structured and funded, control and marketing. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the reasons why a manager fails to win promotion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the following quote “Many consultants claim that diagnosis begins from the first moment the consultant is in touch with a client and, in fact, that the notion of diagnosis cannot be separated from the notion of intervention”. The statement is discussed and both sides of the argument are considered before ...

A 24 page research paper that refers to Jerry Luftman's 2004 text Managing the Information Technology Resource. The writer summarizes 8 chapters, with each chapter summary running 3 pages each. Chapters summarized are 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 and 14. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper argues that TQM is still relevant despite its critics. The model is defined and explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page essay that compares the book Corporation by Joel Bakan to the film of the same name. The writer feels that the book and movie make the same points, but that the book is more persuasive because it can include more detail. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Global trade is increasing disproportionately with global output. This means more trade and more goods being moved around. Logistically this causes a range of problems such as increased pollution, inefficient use of travelled miles and waste causing the potential for costs to increase. This 22 page paper examines the problems and protects fro logistics management ...

This 8 page paper considers why and how innovation will not automatically lead to commercial success. The paper looks at the different potential areas of failure at the development stages before and after the product gets to market. The different types of failure are examined and many real life examples are given to illustrate the ...

A 6 page paper discussing the points made by author William Ouchi in this article published in 1980. The paper defines and discusses markets, bureaucracies and clans as Ouchi uses the terms. The author holds that the organization itself does not need to move between these forms, but that managers can enhance effective ...

This 3 page paper explores public sector organizations, how the role of the public sector has been redefined, how new organizations have evolved in response, and what their role is with respect to the public sector.

This is a 7 page paper which summarizes three chapters concerning the culture of organizations. There is not bibliography.

This 9 page paper discusses the qualities of punctuality, discipline, and teamwork, why they are vital, and what a company's perspective on them may be. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing four issues raised in "Managing in the New Millennium." The four scenarios address differences in management style; how those differences can both create stress and add value; and appropriate ways to manage those differences. The paper assesses three candidates for branch administrator and analyzes the qualities of the ...

A 4 page review of two chapters from Lee G. Bolman and Terrance E. Deal's book. This paper reviews Chapters 9 and 10, summarizing the main points and applying them to real life situations presented by the authors. No additional sources are listed.

A paper which considers the concept of organisational deviance in relation to Perrow's theories of normal accidents, and applies these ideas to the reasons for the Challenger disaster. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper looks a the way in which strategic alliances and closer working partnerships is business may be in fashion, but can also be vulnerable to the problems of deterioration, with those that appear to be the most compatible being the most vulnerable. The paper looks at how and why this can occur ...

This 8 page paper examines the nonprofit organization and how to manage it. Various concepts about general management practice are included and applied to the not for profit entity. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student. The company, TechSmart, aims to give customers quality service and value. The paper looks at how this is achieved with reference to Demming’s 14 points and the Baldridge criteria and identifies potential areas of improvement. The bibliography cites 1 source.