Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the book Leading the Revolution by Gary Hamel with a focus on the application in understanding Dell Computer's CEO Michael Dell and Jack Welch, CEO of General Electric. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 13-page paper discusses General Electric, former CEO Jack Welch and current CEO Jef Immelt. The paper discusses how Immelt has been able to follow in Welch's footsteps, despite some tough economc problems, and analyses Immelt's potential success for the future. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 6 page paper that addresses the serious issue of violence in the workplace. The number of homicides dropped in 2002 as compared to 2001 but still, more than 600 employees lost their lives as a result of violence at work. It is estimated that only about half the incidents of violence on the ...

This 9 page paper considers the different personality traits and characteristics that are associated with that entrepreneurship, such as determination, innovation and a risk taking attitude. The paper then examines these using an examine pf entrepreneurship and shows how one individual does not have to have all of the defined traits to be a ...

A 7 page paper. Stress has become epidemic in the workplace. This essay first discusses the definitions of stress and then reports results of surveys in the U.S. and the U.K. on the degree of stress employees feel at work. The essay also presents some of the most common causes of job stress and comments ...

This 7-page paper offers a qualitative and quantative analysis between Time Warner and Microsoft. The main question is which would be the better company in which to invest. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper summarizes a majority of James Brock and Walter Adams' book, The Structure of American Industry. Synopsis and chapter by chapter summary offered. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page paper. Diageo PLC was born through the 1997 merger of Guinness and Grand Metropolitan. The company is the largest producer of alcoholic beverages in the world. Its brands include Guinness, Tanqueray, Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker and Beaulieu wines, among many others. This essay discusses the company, two of its major competitors and its ...

A 5 page paper. Snowmobiles have come a long way since the first hand-built, 2.5 hp model was introduced in 1924. This essay reports the developments and refinements in the early years of snowmobile manufacturing and then provides a description of four models in 2003. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 2 page paper. The 1999 revision of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) incorporated the phrase scope of work throughout the Standards. This essay explains what is meant by scope of work and the importance of the scope of work decision. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 20 page paper. Mobile commerce (M-commerce) is said to be the natural extension of e-commerce. This premise is based on the number of mobile devices in the world, including PDAs, cellular/mobile phones and laptop computers. Despite the hype, m-commerce has not become as popular as initially predicted. There are many reasons for this, including ...

A 2.5 page paper. The components of the PESTLE analysis are identified as are Porter's five forces that drive an industry. The writer comments on advantages and disadvantages of each model. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper that begins with a general introduction identifying the unique characteristics of the lodging industry and the market structure. The hotel industry is then analyzed using Michael Porter's five forces model. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 16 page paper that begins with an abstract. The introduction comments on the dearth of studies that offer empirical evidence of the effects of creativity in a company and also addresses the difficulties with the topic, including dualisms. The writer then explains and discusses the controversy regarding models of creativity and offers an introduction ...

A 7 page paper. The writer begins with the ultimate purpose of performance appraisals and then discusses the value of the 360-degree feedback approach. The process, advantages and disadvantages are discussed. The writer comments on the appropriateness of this particular approach as a means for employees to evaluate the performance of their managers. The writer ...

This 6 page paper discusses the future of office automation. Specific systems discussed as well as their application. Security issues discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper responds to four student-generated questions that relate to: justifying strategic objectives, supply and selling chains, modifying compensation plan to include bonus based on profits, and explaining the benefits of implementing a Web site to resellers, distributors and salespeople. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper that discusses why metaphors are used so often to describe leadership. Scholars have failed in their attempts to agree on the definition of leadership. Some have offered definitions but most describe traits, behaviors, characteristics and skills. This is one of the reasons metaphors have been used so often to describe leaders ...

A 3 page paper which examines Jeff Wilkins and his success in the building of CompuServe and Metatec. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper examines the myriad of problems that first-time authors face when trying to get published. Furthermore, this paper examines the obstacles that new writers face even after they have been published, and the important help that editors can provide in mitigating some of those problems. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins by identifying the tiers in the cellular industry and explaining the two types of carriers, facilities-based and resellers. Data regarding number of carriers, number of subscribers in the U.S., market share leaders, and the dramatic continual growth in the cellular industry are reported. An analysis of the industry is ...

This 17 page paper looks at issues of performance measurement and accountability, specifically in the public sector in the UK. The paper is divided into four parts. The first considers the need for a stakeholder approach to decision making with the interests of the wider environment and non primary goals to be included. The second ...

This 4 page paper answers four questions asked b the student. The first questions considers how a manager will deal with a situation of conflicting information, with management reports indicating a project is on schedule and going well, and an encounter with employees indicating it is a joke. The second question examines a scenario where ...

This 5 page paper is valuable in understanding the company Time Warner n the post AOL merger years. The paper is a list and description of all of Time Warner’s International Operations and a list and description of all of Time Warner’s joint ventures and also recent acquisitions and divestments. The bibliography cites 8 sources. ...

A paper which considers the relative merits of different processes of dispute resolution in the construction industry, with particular reference to ADR as a cheap and effective way of resolving conflicts quickly. Bibliography lists 5 sources