Essays and Research Papers on Management

A 3 page paper. Integrity management is a way to bring people, processes, and assets into harmony so that there is a balance. It requires cooperation among the people that are from different departments and divisions in the company. This essay discuses integrity management, what it is and its components. It demonstrates how these ...

Kenneth Andrews was an early strategy theorist. This 15 page paper examines the way in which his concepts of strategy have evolved and been developed. Issues considered include the holistic approach to planning, environmental analysis, and use of the SWOT analysis. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A 4 page paper that describes and discusses the logic model. The stages and elements of the model are reported. The writer comments on the importance of the planning process on different types of outcomes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper. IFRS 13 Fair Value Measure becomes effective January 2013. Managers have the option of using this standard prior to that time, though. This paper explains what IFRS 13 is and how it was developed. The essay provides examples of differences between IFRS and GAAP. The writer comments on how this ...

A 3 page paper. Four economic scenarios are taken from Skousen’s Economic Logic (4th ed.): Chapter 11, Problems to Ponder. These are presented. The writer identifies the appropriate one for America at this time. The paper explains the links between interest rates and capital investments by businesses. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper presents summaries of chapters 4-6 in The Logic Model Guidebook, Better Strategies for Great Results by Lisa W. Knowlton and Cynthia C. Phillips. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 15 page paper. This essay presents an internal analysis of Wal-Mart Corp. It includes business strategies, resource-based view analysis, VRIO analysis, and strengths and weaknesses. Each of these areas is discussed at length and identifies the company's resources and compatibilities. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the different functions of management. The tasks of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are all discussed individually. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

3 page paper. Strategic planning is a necessity for any organization that expects to succeed in this highly competitive global environment. This essay bases its information on an article about implementing the plan. It applies the appropriate sections of the article's contents to a former workplace. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 9 page paper that discusses the leadership styles Howard Schultz has used since he returned as CEO in 2008. They include autocratic, transactional, transformational, and servant. The essay also discusses a team leader at Starbucks, Howard Behar who was president of North America Starbucks and Starbucks International. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 5 page paper. There is a plethora of evidence to support the effectiveness of transformational leadership. Seven empirical research studies have been reviewed for this essay. Each will be reported separately with concluding comments. The literature demonstrates that this style of leadership is global and is used in different settings.

A 3 page paper. There have been many articles published about how strategy is created. This essay reviews/synthesizes four journal articles and one book chapter that focuses on strategy making. The paper then evaluates the current literature on the topic based on these five readings and identifies a gap that remains in the literature. ...

A 4 page paper. This essay reviews three organizational changes made in three companies in three different industries. For each article, the paper includes the rational for each change project and its driving forces, it comments on any similarities, and it discusses whether multiple rationales were used. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper that defines the strategic management process and identifies and explains the steps in the process. An example is taken from Wal-Mart. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of charismatic leadership. Steve Jobs is explored in depth to provide an example. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper. When planning, managers must decide which type of competitive advantage they want to achieve. This report discusses the three value disciplines, a generic strategy, and a grand strategy. The information is applied to Wal-Mart. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper offers a concise review of the book by L. Knowlton and C. Philops. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper. Critical reflection is a process through which an individual thinks about a past event or experience. It is not evaluative, rather, it is meant to discover. This essay discusses the critical reflection by a team leader and discusses skills and knowledge used for a virtual team to complete a project. Includes ...

This 29 page paper looks at the way firms may use innovation in a strategic manner. The paper starts with a literature review looking at different types of innovation and how firms may support or undermine the practice. The practice of innovation at Tata Motors is then assessed looking at the real world manifestation ...

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of leadership. Various discussion questions are answered. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of information security. Trust between the organization and the consumer is emphasized. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of human resource management. The basic role of the HR manager is defined. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses how Wal-Mart creates a competitive advantage through their logistics and other supply chain management systems. It discusses cross-docking and some of Wal-Mart's other strategies. The essay ends with a description of the skills that are needed to operate s successful logistics system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. Apple has always been about innovation. This essay discusses their success, the company’s business strategy, and includes a Porter analysis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper that discusses different issues related to decision-making. It discusses psychological traps, two-phased approach to leader development, and leadership and followership. Examples are from the U.S. Army. Bibliography lists 5 sources.