Essays and Research Papers on Management

A 3 page paper that defines and explains organizational culture. Four of the different types of corporate culture are described. The writer also comments on the difficulties in changing the culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper. following a brief introduction to Wal-Mart, the writer conducts an analysis using Porter's Five Forces Analysis model. The analysis is performed in narrative format and includes how Wal-Mart uses information and information technology in each of the five areas. The essay then turns to a value chain analysis, outlining the ...

A 4 page paper that discusses servant leadership, its Biblical origins and its success in some companies. The characteristics of the servant leader are identified. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the use of Chaos Theory when considering organizational development and change. The paper defines and discusses chaos theory and compares it to the more prescriptive schools of thought to determine how useful it is in describing, understanding and managing development and change. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the development of the Six Sigma tool within the Total Quality Management (TQM) approach. The writer considers the role and purpose of TQM and the more specific purpose of Six Sigma, how it has been used and the different aspects of its' implementation and the benefits it has ...

This 7 page paper looks at the key performance areas that could be measured by a balanced scorecard approach and evaluates the usefulness of the tool in achieving strategic objectives of a service organization. The bibliography cites

During the 1970's EMI and Glaxo made leaps forward with innovative products; EMI and the CAT scanner and Glaxo with Zantac. Despite the levels of innovation only one firm succeeded; EMI failed while Glaxo succeeded, This 4 page paper considers why and how the differences in performance that led to this outcome arose. The bibliography ...

This 4 page paper suggests that Robin Hood needs to change his strategy since he is in danger of becoming ineffective or getting caught. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper that begins by explaining and discussing organizational culture itself. The essay reports what is known about Wal-Mart's corporate culture and determines this company is an enigma, one that is remarkably successful yet has the most employee-initiated class action lawsuits against it. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the practice of outsourcing considering the way this can be explained and examined using Coase's theories including considering of transaction costs and economies of scope and scale. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 8 page paper is an explanation and an application of game theory, including a consideration of the normal form and the extended form with the use of a game tree, the Nash equilibrium, sub game perfect and the application of game theory in an extended game. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 6 page paper compares and contrasts the following books: Grassroots and Nonprofit Leadership: A Guide for Organizations in Changing Times and The Leader of the Future: New Visions, Strategies and Practices for the Next Era. No additional sources listed.

This 8 page book report examines this work by Trainor. The work is summarized, evaluated and discussed. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper. Following opening comments, the paper discusses Mouton and Blake's Managerial Grid, which identifies five styles of management and the effectiveness of each. This leads to a short discussion on the effectiveness of different ways of handling conflict. The writer then discusses Wang Labs as an example of too much control ...

This 3 page paper explores some of the ethical and operational issues facing Boeing Aircraft. Bibliography lists 4 sources

This 14 page paper looks at the performance benefits that may be associated with the adoption of CSR strategies by a firm. The benefits to shareholders, employees, customers and other stakeholders are considered with reference to theory illustrated with real world examples. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

This 5 page paper begins by explaining what a business is and some of the many components of a business. The next section discusses ethical behavior and how it can be instilled in the corporation. Finally, the writer discusses why companies engage in international trade. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper that begins with comments about the importance of these interactions. The writer reports and describes Hofstede's dimensions that describe a culture with examples. The essay also reports the six barriers to intercultural communication as presented by Jandt. The writer discusses and comments on cross-border mergers and joint ventures reporting a ...

This 3 page paper uses an interview with Michael Dell of Dell Computers to investigate how the principles he uses could be used by a retail store. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7 page paper is a 15 slide presentation looking at what quality function deployment are the process and the advantages as well as disadvantages.

A 4 page paper based on several article reviews. The essay responds to two questions, the first relates to a change model not included in the readings. Kotter's eight phases is briefly described. The rest of the paper reports the leadership skills identified or implied in the articles about change. Specific attention is paid ...

This 27 page paper is based on the case study provided by the student. Intersect investment has seen a fall in its revenues and productivity. A strategy is being devised to reverse this trend by changing the way that the financial advisers make sales; increasing the quality of the service. The paper looks at the ...

A 12 page paper. Using case studies provided by the student, this essay first discusses strategies each of these companies uses that are similar or comparable. The writer then discusses the risks that accompanied those strategies and how they succeeded. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper responds to three questions: how organizations in a fragmented industry add value, which discusses Porter's ideas; should hotel companies follow these same methods; and the strengths a hotel needs to be successful. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses how Honda has maintained its high ranking in the industry. The paper begins with an introduction to Honda Worldwide and North American Honda. The essay identifies the basic principles and management policies the company operates within. The writer reports the company's market share as compared to other companies ...