Essays and Research Papers on Management

This 19 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at the position of Starbucks in terms of the internal and external influences and the way the firm is responding. The second part of the paper considers the way that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is undertaken at Starbucks. The bibliography cites 16 ...

A 12 page paper that begins with a 1-page outline and includes an executive summary. The paper discusses to major topics in relation to each other: managing cultural diversity and managing organizational change. The paper reports there is no single unifying perspective regarding cultural diversity management and reports many of the ideas about it, ...

A 4 page paper that explains how the matrix structure came about and how it can be used today. Each cell in the matrix is explained with suggestions for improving the context of that cell in today's marketplace. 1 Table included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at the concept of the global supply chain, considering what it is, how it manifests and the different ways that a firm may be able to either create value or opportunity for firms. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

A 10 page paper that provides a macro-environmental analysis and a micro-environmental analysis for Toyota. The emphasis is on China. The writer reports the mistakes Toyota made when expanding to China, leaving the company with much slower growth than other automakers. The strategies used are discussed along with the opportunities missed. Recommendations are made for ...

This 7-page paper discusses leadership and the need for change through the fictitious Gene One company. The paper discusses various types of leadership as well as steps for change. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

"Diversified businesses produce such a richness of skills, efforts, resources, markets and products/services that it would be hard to refuse any reasonable opportunity for diversity". This 3 page paper discusses diversity in this context and considers the grounds on which an organization should diversify to take advantage of the opportunities mentioned above and grounds ...

This 5 page paper discusses organizational behavior: what it is, and what implications it carries for managers, especially as they manage diverse workforces. It also discusses corporate culture and the unspoken rules that govern many companies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper is based on the case study supplied by the student. The paper identifies the problems and issues surrounding the difficulties faced by Motorola during the 1990s and the early 2000’s. After identifying problems in the issues the paper outlines a number of concepts and approaches which are useful in understanding the ...

This 16 page paper examines the take over battle that took place in 2007 between Barclays and a consortium led by the Royal Bank of Scotland to acquire ABN Amro. The paper looks at the events, the different offers and considers the potential motivations and problems that may be present when looking at acquisition ...

This 6 page paper looks at what influence leaders can have on their organizations success. The paper considers the evidence concerning the level of influence that a leader can have on an organization and assess to degree to which leaders might have an impact. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the leadership theories of Barry Posner, Tom Peters, James Kouzes and Gary Yukl. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the argument by Kenichi Ohmae that analysis is the starting point for strategic thinking. The barriers to this process are discussed along with the tools that may be used to help overcome these barriers. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at leadership theory and considers how it may be applied in the workplace. Different approaches and theories are examined, including autocratic and democratic styles. Other approaches to leadership, including trait theory, behavioral theories, situational approaches and contingency theory. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the warehouses of the future. Just in Time and supply chain management are concepts discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at the way firm may use planning and leadership and associated tools in order to create an environment where there is ongoing innovation. The paper considers the role of planning when introducing a team based structure and the approach that leadership should adopt to maximize innovation. The bibliography cites 15 ...

This 6-page paper discusses how, and whether, organizational theory can be applied to public agencies and government. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the utilitarian and the stakeholder approaches to business’s looking at the major characteristics of each approach and the way it impacts on business. The bibliography cites 3 sources

A 7 page paper that is based on a student-supplied scenario of a dysfunctional unit with a new COO. The writer reports the type of culture that exists and the four general types of organizational culture. The paper discusses what the COO needs to do, which is to be more authoritarian at the beginning. ...

A 3 page discussion of organizational structure. The author explores vertical, horizontal, and matrix organization and comments on the importance of carefully managing human resources. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 14 page paper, including a six slide PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes compares and contrasts the way in which change took place at two Irish company; Aer Lingus and Bulmers. The changes are outlined and then considered with reference to change theory, to identify the similarities and the differences. The bibliography cites 7 sources. ...

This 5-page paper compares project managers and line managers, and discusses how they can work together in an organization. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10-page paper compares different types of leadership styles. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper explores the leadership styles and abilities of Pope John Paul II. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In four pages this book report on Mark Sanborn’s The Fred Factor includes basic information on the book and author, discussion of theme with supporting examples, writer’s evaluation of the text and how this text can be applied to nursing practice. There are no other sources listed in the bibliography.