Essays and Research Papers on Management

A 4 page paper that uses the Tushman-O’Reilly congruence model to analyze a case about IBM, entitled Beyond Big Blue. The writer identifies the items in the article that fit into each of the four boxes according to the model. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper answers questions concerning change management as they pertain to a case about Ajax Minerals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper. The theory regarding timing of new product introduction is the First Mover theory. The theory discusses the advantages and disadvantages of being a first mover, second mover or late mover. Each has its own risks, advantages and disadvantages, which are discussed. Empirical research is reported. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists ...

This 3-page paper discusses how to motivate change into lean management/manufacturing. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the way in which McDonald's had to change as a result of increased awareness of health and the environment. The style of change is identified as being that of a negotiator, with the choice of identified style justified by consideration of the other styles. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 9-page paper discusses why Taylorism isn't effective in the service sector. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4-page paper is a case analysis about Smith Financial Corp. and a new manager's attempt to change its information systems. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the successful low cost airline Southwest and considers the way that the model now faces challenged due to environmental changes and looks at how leadership and culture of the organization may be leverage in order to renew innovation and to find new competitive advantages. The bibliography cites 10 sources. ...

A 10 page paper. Following an introduction to the topic of leadership, this paper describes and discusses authoritative leadership, participative leadership, laissez-faire leadership and blended leadership. The last is the same as situational. The writer stresses the need to use a different style depending on the situation and the followers. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 7-page paper focuses on various organizational theory models. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper that has two sections. The first section discusses contingency theory as proposed by Hersey and Blanchard. The second section discuses contemporary leadership theories; it identifies characteristics needed and discusses servant leadership. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 19 page paper examines different concepts of leadership with a bias towards those of Daniel Goleman, considering the way that leasers may be defined and the way that leadership may be enhanced. The paper ends by proposing a new model of leadership. The bibliography cites 16 sources.

This 7-page paper discusses various leadership styles, and determines if there is a "right" style of leadership. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper that includes several topics. The writer begins by distinguishing between management and leadership and reporting the roles of each. The paper discusses global management. Comments are related to Coca-Cola whenever possible. The paper ends with two recommendations for Coca-Cola’s management. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper considered whether innovation is needed for business success and whether innovation alone is enough. The paper looks at the way innovation has benefited companies and industries and assesses how it is leveraged to bring success. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3-page paper presents Southwest Airlines' culture of change, following Kotter's eight steps to change. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper that has two sections. One section describes Carlos Slim Helu and his companies and comments on his leadership style. The other section discusses Warren Buffett, describing his companies and his leadership style. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3 page paper examines a scenario were qualified CPA’s are faced with increasing competition from non qualified tax advisers. The writer explains how this will impact in the firm using economic theory and then looks at the potential ethical issues for the firm when they respond to the changes and seek to cut costs. ...

This 15 page paper discusses the leadership styles of Bill Gates (Microsoft) and James Burke (Johnson & Johnson). Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper that begins with a brief introduction to the Nadler-Tushman congruence model. The paper discusses Palm, Inc. and includes the number of times this company has been acquired. The paper focuses on an analysis of Palm, Inc. using Nadler-Tushman’s congruence model. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 11 page paper considers the potential strategies of competing and cooperating. The two strategies are assessed with the advantages and the disadvantages examined and then game theory is used to assess which may be the best approach. The conclusion looks at the evidence as well as the limitations of game theory and argues ...

This 7-page paper focuses on the fictitious study of Smith & Falmouth, which covers leadership organization and restructuring. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper reviews the considerations that went into the production and fielding of this vehicle within a relatively short time frame to meet the needs of the US Marine Corps and Army. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper that begins with caveats about change. The paper emphasizes Kotter’s eight stages but integrates Lewin’s idea and the transtheoretical model of change. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the concept and use of the service gap, assessing what it can show and the issues that may impact on the way it is approached and the types of gap it may reveal. The bibliography cites 7 sources