Essays and Research Papers on Management

A 6 page paper. Several theories/approaches to leadership are briefly discussed in this paper. These include Greenleaf's servant leadership, Covey's Habits, Goleman's emotional intelligence, and Appreciative Inquiry. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 11 page paper discusses the statement that "leadership can make a difference to organizational performance". The way leadership takes place, different styles and approaches and the impact on employees, culture and strategy are all discussed as part of this subject concluding the leadership has both a direct and an indirect impact on a ...

This 3 page paper investigates both high performance teams and work groups. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper that begins with a brief description of what strategic partnerships are. The rest of the paper reports and discusses some of the many partnerships in this industry, including corporations like Boeing, Airbus, Air Canada, and British Airways. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses whether or not Starbucks mission and strategies are aligned. The writer presents the missions, principles and objectives of the company and analyzes them in relation to their strategies. The company lost its way for some years, becoming a bureaucracy instead of a company that promotes the entrepreneurial spirit. The ...

This 3 page paper looks at the business model, considering it using the framework developed by Afuah and Tucci looking at how and why it has been successful and whether the model can be emulated. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at whether or not a strong corporate culture has the potentials to be the source of competitive advantage, and if this is the case how the culture may lead to the realization of competitive advantage. The issue is discussed with the use real world cases to illustrate points raised. ...

This 3 page paper considers the concept of a dominant firm from the perspective of managerial economics and considers how and why it may be anticompetitive and when there may be justification for this model. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 21 page paper considers different influences on sustainable competitive advantages gained as a result of knowledge acquisitions through international joint ventures. Concepts discussed include the way competitive advantages are gained, tools used to help with strategy decision making, as well as influences such as risk, culture and non rational factors. The bibliography cites ...

This 14-page paper discusses various organizational systems and provides examples. Examined are the rational, open and natural organizational systems. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 11 page paper that begins with a brief explanation of public relations, including the essential elements of such a campaign. The last time AT&T had a major public relations issue was in 1982 right after their breakup. What the company did in that campaign is reported and discussed. Since PR is ongoing with ...

This 4 page paper provides an analysis of Kodak using Porter's 5 Forces analysis. The paper is in narrative format. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 14-page paper discusses the arguments made for the standardization versus localization argument when it comes to promoting U.S. products in different countries. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses the failure of Daimler-Chrysler, and what organizational behaviors between the two companies caused it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the development of leadership theory, considering different approaches that have been adopted. The review starts with the great man and trait theory, moving onto the behavioral theory and ending with contingency theory including path-goal theory and the Hersey-Blanchard model. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 3 page paper basically presents a sample job description for a project manager. The essay begins by reporting the project rate of failure in order to establish the importance of having a good project manager on staff. The writer outlines some of the many diverse responsibilities of the project manager and concludes by offering ...

This 3-page paper discusses what is required from a change agent asked to oversea an organizational transformation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 9 page paper that begins with brief comments about the Business Model concept and contributors to that concept. The 7-S framework, developed by Peters and Waterman, is described and explained. Each "S" (strategy, structure, systems, shared values, style, staff and skills) are described along with questions the organization may ask to asses their ...

This 10 page paper looks at the role or marketing and considers why, if marketing aims to meet customer expectation consumer rights are such an issue today. This subject is approached from the perceptive of business management and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The bibliography cites 14 sources.

A 5 page discussion of outsourcing. This paper contends that outsourcing is beneficial to the world as a whole. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the stand Barack Obama took in Chicago to help residents of the Altgeld Gardens housing projects; it also considers the steps necessary to develop a mission statement, and why such a statement is necessary. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8-page paper provides an outline concerning the content of a 5-week leadership training course. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper. This essay explains C-TPAT and ISO 9000 and comments on how each adds value to the global value chain. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The balance scorecard is one example of a framework that is used by some organizations as part of their performance measurement systems. This 6 page paper analyzes some of the alternative frameworks available and discusses why organizations need to identify their long term strategy before they choose or design a suitable framework. The bibliography cites ...

A 6 page paper that reports and discusses the five phases in an organization's life cycle. The paper discusses which may be most essential for a company, if an organization always dies, offers an alternative model and discusses what organizations need to do to stay in business. Bibliography lists 6 sources.