Essays and Research Papers on Management

This 12-page paper presents a literature review and recommendations for management resistance to organizational change. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page reaction paper on Better Brainstorming by Mark Landis, Scott I. Jerris and and Mike Braswell. NO additional sources cited.

The way that decisions are made in organizations is complex. It may be assumed that leaders or management are responsible for all decisions, but the reality is not this simple. There are a wide range of influences on the way organizational decision are made, from the bias of decision making to influences from internal and ...

This 8-page paper provides a PERT sequencing analysis and explanation for Empress Silks. Bibliography lists 1 source.

Airbus is a company that relies on the use of knowledge, with particular challenges as a result of the fragments structure of the firm. This 12 page paper examines the firm, its structure, culture and systems and the way it has adapted and changed using knowledge in order to assess whether or not the ...

This 5 page paper looks at the concept of contingency theory, assesses the way in which it is being presented and utilized in the past and looks at the way in which it is viewed today in order to assess whether or not this is a valid and useful theory, or is a failed project. ...

A 3 page paper that reports information regarding this career choice, including the general job responsibilities, education needed, and skills needed. The writer comments on how and why they became a supply manager (hypothetical). The paper ends with future job outlook, which is not bright in the near future. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper on politics uses an article by Dr. Marilyn Moats Kennedy as a springboard for discussion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page paper is a literature review looking at business process reengineering (BPR) what it is, how it takes place, the role of IT and the factors needed to be present for BPR to be successful. The bibliography cites 14 sources.

This 6-page paper discusses concepts of a learning organization including systems thinking. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper that begins with a definition and description of an 'organization.' The essay discusses different aspects of organizational behavior, such as motivation, corporate culture, change, the organization as a system and other aspects. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 7 page paper looking at leadership theories is written in three parts. The first part looks at the way a senior manager in the automotive industry may lead. The second, and largest part of the paper, examines the Path-Goal leadership model and the Hersey-Blanchard model and the last part f the paper is an ...

This 3 page paper discusses the various roles that exist within a team. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper includes a short, 3 page paper, 6 slides, and speaker notes imbedded in the slide presentation. The presentation uses a case study as a springboard for discussion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 15 page paper that begins by discussing the theories of Bennis, Burns and Goleman. Another section discusses and analyzes the work done by Mitleton-Kelly using the principles of complexity theory. Other topics discussed include how theories impact organizations, whether theories can contribute to the performance of an organization and the writer's self-reflection about ...

This 58 page paper look at the issue of corporate governance, including what it is, how it can emerge, different models of corporate governance, the approaches regulation including mandatory compliance and legislation which includes consideration of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and self regulation. Also included in are discussions on ethics in terms of corporate governance and ...

This 4 page paper discusses the statement that the "most effective approach to strategic formulation is the systematic application of rational analysis", critically evaluating the statement, comparing it to alternative perspectives of strategic formulation. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 6 page evaluation of this e-commerce site. Comparing the site to MileHighComics.com, this paper lists its many faults and makes suggestions for addressing them. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 20 page paper is an in-depth examination of Disney Theme Parks and Hotels, part of the Disney Corporation. The study of the company is undertaken using for different business analysis models; Porters Five Forces Model; McKinsey's 7 S's Framework, Mintzberg's 5 P's and Ansoffs Marketing Framework. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

A 5 page paper that responds to several questions. What is organizational culture? How the culture affects employees and managers? Ways organizational cultures can change and why? How can organizational culture be deliberately changed? And comments about the organization as a culture. Examples are included.

A 4 page paper that presents brief commentaries on several sections of a plan for a new sandwich sub restaurant. Sections include: introduction, mission and vision statements, business description, sub market and management. bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10 page paper looks at whiter learning within an organization is able to help it compete. The paper considers how learning may help with the development and maintenance of competitive advantage, the concept and application of knowledge management, the way it needs to be applied as well as created, the concept of the ...

This 6 page paper dissects the leadership style of Bill Gates. Various traits are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper examines team dynamics. The various roles that are found in teams are discussed in detail. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 21 page paper looks at two aspects of organizational management; structure and culture. The first part pf the paper considers different types of organizational structure, their characteristics and how they impact or influence internal processes or issues. The paper uses health and safety issues as an example. The second part of the paper looks ...