Essays and Research Papers on Management

A 5 page paper discussing the planning function of management as it applies to the mortgage industry in 2007. The paper discusses legal, ethical, and social responsibility issues and identifies three factors influencing management planning. Those three factors are the economy, price pressures and loan quality. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper considers what lessons, concepts and tools can be transferred from the business environment to help with management and operations in the voluntary sector. The paper focuses on issues such as people and resource management. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the functions of management; leadership; managing processes; promoting teamwork; and management theory. The paper is written in the context of a management plan for a service providing basic education to adults. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

Japanese management practices, such as TQM, have become very popular in the west. This 11 page paper considers the transfer of the Japanese practices in terms of its’ influence on western management and work organisation and discusses whether Japanese management has been more influential as a philosophy or as a set of discrete practices. ...

A 3 page paper providing the abstract and conclusion to a larger paper discussing the control aspect of management and how it affects the other three functions of management within the Girl Scouts. At least one of the words of the four functions of management – control – carries a negative connotation and particularly ...

This 4 page paper examines restaurant management. What is involved and what type of education is required are things discussed. Franchise management is also included. Bibliography lists 4 pages.

A 12 page paper that identifies and discusses the roles and functions of managers. The writer also discusses organizational structure, or design, project management and the importance of hiring the right people. Bibliography lists 21 sources.

A 4 page paper that provides a brief overview of TQM. The writer also comments on applying total quality management in the service industry. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper that reports and discusses the principles of management and the roles of managers. The writer comments the need to consider the driving forces in the environment, the greatest being globalism. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

6 pages in length. The ever-evolving nature of business is inextricably linked to the tremendous growth of technology; not only do organizational operations revolve around technological advancements, but a company lives or dies by the sword of technology's ongoing pursuits. Management that refuses to heed the inevitability of progress will find itself going ...

This 4 page paper examines the concept of market based management looking at what it is and how it is applicable to the workplace. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

3 pages in length. Understanding and utilizing each of these four elements of contemporary commerce will enable the student to take part in - and rise above - the growing competition so prevalent in virtually every industry. Staying a step ahead of competitors is no longer a choice but rather a mandated action ...

An 8 page paper. Much is written about Wal-Mart and its success and about its founder but little is written about the actual management of employees. Actual management practices must be concluded from other evidence. This essay discusses practices at the executive level, general human resource practices, lawsuits against the company, recent wage caps ...

This 6 page paper begins by reporting Fayol's famous principles and functions of management, which are still used today. The essay discusses the complexity of today's global market and the need to reconsider the roles of managers to incorporate more of Mintzberg's model. the writer also discusses the need for the global manager and concludes ...

A 6 page paper. Several universal basic functions for management have been identified. These are described and discussed. Four of the more recent management theories are also discussed. The writer comments on why it is important for managers to know the theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that explores two major questions pertaining to leadership and management. The first questions is “What are the differences between leadership and management?” The second is “What are indicators (and measures) of leadership effectiveness?” Both questions are explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper is written in 3 parts. The first and longest part examines the differences between leadership and management. The second part looks at why planning, organization, leading and controlling are all important to the health of a company. The last part considers two measures that may be introduced into a firm to ...

A 5 page paper that discusses enterprise risk management incorporating some of the information from COSO. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines an article by Martensen and Dahlgaard where they introduce concepts in business management. The PDSA loop is discussed in depth. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page paper that is a continuation of PGitpjst.RTF. In this paper, the writer includes: Introduction, executive summary, scope of supply, deliverables, resources, Gantt chart, budget breakdown, breakdown of costs, risk analysis, and quality plan. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper. The essay discusses the ideas of many different authors regarding the differences between management and leadership, including what happens when only one is present in a group or organization. The writer also reports an analogy to single- and double-loop governors. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper. Three organizations are discussed: the Department of Defense, a mortgage company in the UK and Boeing. The writer reports how they implemented TQM and the outcomes, when available. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper explains and discusses the five functions of management. It also comments on what executives need to be effective in a global marketplace. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses specific issues related to management and human resource management. The paper begins with an explanation of the five functions of management. The need for and benefits of diversity planning is discussed, including the steps needed to develop this plan. Gain-sharing is discussed next with a distinction made between gain-sharing ...

This 3 page paper begins with a discussion and list of the traits of effective leaders. The rest of the paper discusses the differences between leadership and management. The writer comments that in today's corporate environment, managers are performing more leadership roles. Bibliography lists 4 sources.