Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

A 3 page paper on the history and importance of public administration. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper begins by briefly describing Tribal leadership. It then describes pre-classical, classical, modern, and post-modern leadership models and theories. Examples are included in each description and the writer comments on some of the similarities. The last small section of the paper is a description of a leader the writer experienced and the ...

A 10 page paper. The first part of the paper discusses the Great Man theory, trait theories, role theory, managerial grid, Lewin and Likert. The second part of the paper explains situational leadership theory, transformational leadership and leader-member exchange theory. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 8-page paper provides an overview and competitive analysis for Home Depot Inc. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper provides a brief history about Toyota Motor Corp., the Toyota production system and recent articles written about the company. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper provides a brief overview of the history of contracts and contract law. The writer also explains the Uniform Commercial Code and why it was important. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper. Playing cards have a long history, perhaps dating back to before 1000 AD. The paper begins with a brief introduction to the history of playing cards. It then discusses some of the companies that manufacture playing cards along with some limited market data. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page paper has three parts. The first section reports the history of Enron from 1985, when it was founded, to 1990. The second section reports the history of Enron from 1990. The writer discusses some of the major issues that caused the company's collapse. In the last section, the writer comments on the ...

This 4 page paper is a compare and contrast essay about these two companies. A short history of each is provided, along with their products and services, revenues, and the challenges they are now facing. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

6 pages in length. A comprehensive history of the Chevy Corvette (mostly the Sting Ray) and its cultural importance as an American classic collectible. Includes one bar chart demonstrating the number of Corvettes manufactured each decade since their inception. Some good material for those studying consumer behavior. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page scientific report on the status of the orange as the leading fruit crop in the world. Covered are its botany, economic importance, history of cultivation, methods of propagation, care, pests which attack it, soils, temperature, rainfall, and methods of harvesting. Bibliography lists five sources.

This is a 5 page paper in which the writer examines a management plan outline through the company of Pizza Hut. History and age of the company, employment practices and community servics, and franchise plans are also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper is an example of an entrance essay where a student has to tell a business school how their back ground might enhance and broaden their own learning and those of their your classmates. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 17 page paper discussing this burgeoning industry in terms of history, current status, management and outlook for the future. The "big three" of the industry are Wal-Mart, Kmart and Target, with Wal-Mart as the world's largest retailer leading the other two, of course. Each has its own approach to its business, and ...

15 pages in length. This is an in-depth look at the history and impact of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Examines the role MRI played in the way people worked or lived, the market-value it may or may not have had, whether there were sustainable profits and how it could conceivably have been financed ...

A 5 page paper that examines the evolution of entertainment tourism and its impact on the socioeconomic structure of modern America as presented by author/historian Hal K. Rothman in his 1998 book Devil's Bargains: Tourism in the Twentieth Century American West. Included is a discussion of how cultural and heritage tourism and recreational tourism ...

10 pages in length. Describes the effects upon the corporation as well as the people when a company chooses to downsize. A history of downsizing is included, as well as the effects felt by those employees who were not downsized but remain with the company. An interesting look at this all-too-common occurrence. ...

An 8 page paper. Comcast Corporation is analyzed in terms of history, size, market share, competition, strengths and weaknesses, and marketing efforts. Selected fiscal data are included. This is a tutorial paper, which means that additional suggestions are provided to the student regarding content of the paper. 1 table is included. Bibliography lists 8 sources. ...

This 5 page paper looks at the history and prospects of the forest products sector in Canada by looking at both general market conditions as well the situation of individual companies using both discussion and statistics. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

7 pages in length. This paper includes a brief history of Standard Oil, as well as the issues that led to its breakup and how the government contributed to that breakup. Compares Standard Oil to the breakup of Microsoft and how the two cases are similar. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A ten page paper which traces the history and development of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. The writer looks at the achievements of the company since 1903 and the way in which it has diversified outside the USA. The paper includes a profile of the typical Harley rider and an account of a rare vintage bike ...

15 pages in length. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. This paper examines the history of the company as well as the cosmetics industry in general. Future trends and analysis of the Estee Lauder Company are also included. An excellent ...

This 11 page paper focuses on the viability of the stock and the company amidst consumer complaints and other problems. Financials are provided as well as a detailed company history and present status. Recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

7 pages in length. This paper takes a thorough look at the Harley-Davidson Motor Company from a micro-economic perspectivie, including its present dominance in the United States market as well as a brief history of the company and other pertinent information. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

15 pages. This indepth look at the Daimler Chrysler Corporation gives a short history of the company as well as their marketing strategies. The response by the company to their external environment is also addressed, including the cultural environment, the ecological environment and the political environment. These topics and many more are addressed in this research paper that covers ...