Essays and Research Papers on Management

This 3 page paper describes four decision making models: Rational-Economic/Classical; Administrative/Behavioral; Implicit Favorite and the Political Model. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In this 5 page paper, the author discusses and comments on: transformational leadership, charismatic leadership, management versus leadership, servant leadership, formal and informal authority, ethical decision making and a personal theory of leadership. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 12 page paper discusses some of the issues confronting a company as it goes about a restructuring. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In mature industries merger and acquisitions are increasingly popular, taking place for defensive and aggressive strategic purposes. This 8 page paper examines the purpose and potential of mergers with a focus in the merger between the major energy companies Texaco and Chevron. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 16 page paper examines the well known recruitment agency Adecco, which has suffered with low profits between 2001 and 2005. Starting with an examination of the external and internal environment the paper develops a strategy for recovery. This is followed by the setting of the long term objectives and considering that strategic choices that ...

This 4 page paper explains that the Human Capital concept is more about looking at employees as assets than as liabilities. Various authors and ideas are discussed. How to attract good employees is at the crux of this well researched paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper uses a supplied case study to answer questions about the Chevrolet Corvair and about Ralph Nader's activism with regard to the car. There are no additional sources listed.

This 3 page paper considers the effect organizational change can have on projects assigned to project management teams and global and virtual teams. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview on how technology has blurred the line between business and life on the home front. Various issues are explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper considers how the hotel chain Marriott operates in line with the concepts and ethos of Total Quality Management. The paper looks at the organisations of the company and the strategies used to create customers satisfaction. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 17 page paper considers the way in which an company may change and develop into a learning organisation. The paper starts by defining what is meant by a learning organisation along with the benefits and the barriers. The paper then looks at how the transformation could take place. The bibliography cites 20 sources.

A 3 page research paper that offers a brief explanation of Force Field Analysis as a decision-making model and practical business tool. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the book “The World is Flat” by Thomas L Freidman, considers the main arguments, discusses the implications for companies from the operations management strategy and the supply chain perspective before examining the weakness of the book. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 3 page paper discusses an article on leadership written by Hodgson and White, about various managerial styles of the past, present, and what might be required of managers in the future. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper begins by reporting the importance of this industry to the national economy. The essay reports sales increases and increases of major brands and models and which types of automobiles are selling best. The writer comments on the major American manufacturers and how this industry needs to change. Statistical data included. ...

This 7 page paper is an analysis of a group project provided by the student. This essay discuses the organization, purpose of training and participants; the effectiveness of the training program; challenges the team faced during the project; interpersonal relationships of the team members; the effectiveness of the project as a learning experience and ...

This 4 page paper explores the relation of business dynamics to the scope of operations at Thingamajob. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

19 pages in length. With the pressures of the workplace steadily increasing in today's overburdened work environment, compromised ethics is not all that uncommon. The writer discusses the beneficial impact the Society for Human Resource Management has had upon the ethical and overall success of organizational performance. Bibliography lists 21 sources.

A 6 page assessment of the social risks that confront the alcohol industry in Poland. This paper outlines the social impacts of alcoholism and emphasizes the importance of industry interaction in addressing those impacts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper is an expansion of PGbng5.rtf. It includes one additional long-term objective, further discussion on aerospace innovations, 787 product development, the number of partners, comments about suppliers delivering on time, an action plan for employee involvement and comments regarding the timeline for the project. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 8 page analysis of “The Goal” by Eliyahu Boldratt and Jeff Cox. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines how an understanding of Johari Window can help a supervisor. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper uses the Boston Consulting Group Matrix to examines the multinational financial management company AXA and consider the recent strategies decisions. The paper also considers the benefits that competitors may gain if AXA were using the BCG matrix as a strategic tool and they discovered this tactic. The bibliography cites 8 sources. ...

This 10 page essay discusses specific issues within the entitle field of study. Those issues include: contingency approaches, specifically situational theory, process and content models of motivation (Maslow and Skinner), participatory decision making and effective teams. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 3 page paper answers the following questions: What economic factors cause gas prices to hover near $3 per gallon? Why are gas companies reaping obscene profits? What are your predictions for the future of gas prices in 2006? Bibliography lists 5 sources.