Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

A 26 page paper. The writer begins by reporting the value of small businesses in terms of dollars and employment, how the SBA defines a small business with examples, and how size standards are revised. The essay then reports the highlights of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, its intention, how the ADA ...

This 10 page paper looks at 7 books that can be used for business planning, outlines their contents, style and presentation and then considering the ways that they would be valuable for a business student when writing a business paper or business plan. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses how an existing business can use the Internet for advertising, internal communication, market research and for value-added services. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses quality as it relates to business. Many examples are provided. Eight dimensions of quality, as posed by one author, is the basis of this investigation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This five page paper considers the tasks of stages which will be required for the opening up of a new architecture business. This is considered from an economic and financial perspective and traces the progress needed from start to finish. The bibliography cites three sources.

This 15 page paper discusses two of today’s biggest companies, Microsoft and Amazon.com, and compares them with the giants of yesterday, Ford Motor Company (Henry Ford and the assembly line) and John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil. The paper argues that though there are significant differences, especially because of technological developments, the passion and drive that ...

This 8 page paper considers the difference between empowerment and delegation, and then discusses empowerment in detail, as well as some of the issues involved in building an effective team. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper summarizes the COSO document “Enterprise Risk Management — Integrated Framework” describing the way the framework operates and how it can be assessed. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 10 page paper begins with a brief overview of the evolution of human resource management and the reasons for the changes that have led to HR becoming a strategic partner. The three members of the HR Triad are identified, along with examples of the roles and responsibilities of each. The 360 Feedback appraisal process ...

A 6 page paper that discusses the difficulties with measuring the value of human capital and of the human resource department. The writer provides the formulas for five human capital measures, e.g. ROI. The essay also discusses ways to reduce turnover and provides some suggestions for measuring the value of training. The last section discusses ...

A 6 page paper that begins by commenting about the importance of human capital. The writer discusses the high costs of turnover and hiring, providing ides related to calculating these costs. Suggestions are also made about calculating the return on investment of training. Formulas for calculating the ROI of employees; revenue per employee; profit per ...

This 14 page paper has several sections beginning with a brief overview of complexity theory and general comments on this theory and management. The next section discuses the factors involved in creating a sustainable competitive advantage, such as focusing on core competencies, cross-functional teams, ordinary and extraordinary management. This is followed by a discussion on ...

This 4 page paper offers a very brief introduction to management assessment centers. The major part of the paper identifies the typical methods and techniques used in management assessment centers, e.g., role-playing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

The Channel Tunnel was a large project. This 12 page paper considers how project such as this can be undertaken, the process and pitfalls as well as the role of the project managers. The bibliography cites 17 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at how a plan to deal with a airplane cashing on landing could be developed with a scenario exercise to assess the effectiveness of the plans. The paper talks through the planning process with a timeline for the exercise and then considers how feedback can be given. The bibliography cites ...

This 3 page paper provides a description of a specific Web page from a project management recruitment consultancy in the UK. The essay describes the purpose of the company and offers a brief description of the many links from the home page. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page paper providing a project overview of the design and production of the 787 Dreamliner, scheduled to become available in 2006. The paper's focus is project management, rather than the product. The paper discusses scope of the project, how to measure project success and the application of best practices to management ...

This 4 page paper is written for a student in 4 parts showing how they have used different forms of management, organisation and communication in their personal life.

An 8 page paper. One author said, "Nothing has rocked the young field of supply chain management like the emergence of the Internet." This paper provides an overview of how the Web is used in supply chain management, including actual examples from companies. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A paper which considers diversity management, change management and international expansion with specific reference to the British company Cavendish and the difficulties in preserving traditional cultural values without also supporting insularity and discrimination. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper offering time management advice for distance education students, specifically those attending school in the online environment. The best advice for online students is time honored: find a quiet place to work; adhere to a predetermined schedule; disallow interruptions that can be controlled; stay organized; and concentrate on the task at ...

A 5 page paper that responds to several questions: different truths for same reality situation; how ethics should affect decision making in business; how the Internet created and impacts a global perspective; how Internet affects personal global perceptions; how previous experiences drive reactions in new situations; relationship between values and behavior; transition from personal values ...

A 22 page paper that presents a literature review of supply chain management and supply chain management performance measures. The writer discusses the major components in SCM and the advantages of effective supply chain management. The writer discusses e-supply chain management. Examples are embedded in the text. The dearth of information regarding supply chain management ...

A 22 page paper presenting the body (introduction, conclusion and sources are in a different file) for a technological change initiative at HHH home health and hospice. The goal of the paper is to persuade senior management to approve the proposed technology plan. No sources listed.

A 4 page paper that begins with examples of cultural faux pas that can be made. The writer comments on the importance of understanding meanings of words, phrases and gestures and discusses corporate culture. The writer also outlines Hofstede's five Cultural Dimensions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.