Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous Issues in Business

This 3 page paper looks at a case scenario provided by the student where decision need to be made. The first part of the paper discusses which tool was used; a management matrix, and considers which other tools would have been viable, the value of the tool that was used and the outcome of the ...

This 5 page paper discusses the role nonprofits play in American civic life and argues that although they can be seen as self-interested organizations, they do in fact have much in common. It also argues, however, that criticism of the sector is well-founded, as it seems to have lost its focus and become splintered, hindering ...

This 3 page paper undertakes an environmental audit of Abitibi Consolidated, the Canadian paper manufacturer. The paper assesses and quantified the different types of demand for resources and outputs. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 5 page paper is based on a study that applied by the student. The decision has been made to expand into the fictitious island of Kava. The paper looks at the factors affecting implementation decision to the proposed solution, the resources and actions that will be required and the ethical considerations have different stakeholder ...

This 7-page paper focuses on Coca-Cola's position in the market, its competition and pricing strategies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper that reports what some hospitals are doing to become 'greener.' The writer reports hospitals building new facilities who are trying to attain the LEED certification. The paper also discusses some of the things existing hospitals can do to reduce waste and energy costs and the benefits of doing so. Bibliography ...

A 7 page paper discussing managing work-related stress. The key to managing stress includes recognizing it when it occurs, taking action against it and learning to be one of those who are truly bothered by very little. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 20 page paper considers a simulated scenario presented by the student; the construction of a new hospital either as a new build on a derelict site, or as a refurbishment an existing facility. The paper focuses on the issues of strategic procurement to add value to the construction project looking at issues such ...

A 4 page paper. Using self-assessment scores provided by the student, the writer analyzes the individual's leadership characteristics and makes recommendations for improvement. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses what critical thinking is, and how it can be used in making business decisions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper. The writer identifies the four phases of industry growth with comments about the healthcare industry related to each growth stage. The essay also identifies some advances made in the industry, demonstrating why this industry will always be in a growth phase. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper reports the education and certification needed to be a CPA, the different specialties, the different areas career paths in terms of type of organization one might work for, and average salaries at different levels in the field. The writer also comments on the disparity between average salaries for men and ...

This 4 page paper introduces this company, including brief background comments. The essay identifies some of the many macroeconomic variables that affect a firm's profitability. The writer discusses one internal strength and one external factor, GDP in Saudi Arabia. 1 Table included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5-page paper examines the prices of Segways, and determines if the strategy for pricing is a sound one. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the role of the middleman in the supply chain, and possible future roles or elimination. Biblography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper provides another analysis of the WhatIs.com tutorial, this one dealing with pricing decisions and marketing management. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 20 page paper. The first part of this essay discusses some of the major leadership theorists and their ideas, including Drucker, Mintzberg and Goleman. The second part discusses the personality traits that have been associated with highly successful managers and leaders. The paper ends by presenting Collins' Level 5 as the quintessential leader ...

This 5-page paper discusses the effectiveness of regulatory intervention on corporate governance issues. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12-page paper examines the fairness and equity of CEOs and CFOs and other executive staff that receives perks when a company is experiencing financial trouble. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12-page paper focuses on various forms of compensation, and explains the concept of total reward strategy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at the way ion which personal development planning can take place. The paper is divided into three sections; time management, learning styles and performance in seminars. Each of the subjects is considered from the context of a student, looking at its’ importance and the way it should be managed. The ...

This 3-page paper covers the pros and cons of Hilton Hospitality's guest reward program. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper is based on an unidentified article provided by the student. The writer reviews the way the research has been undertaken, defines the dependant and the independent variables, the sampling method that may have been used and the validity of the research. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3-page paper outlines potential expansion plans for fictitious Kudler Fine Foods. The advantages and disadvantages of IPOs, merger and acquisition are debated. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper compares and contrasts the following books: Grassroots and Nonprofit Leadership: A Guide for Organizations in Changing Times and The Leader of the Future: New Visions, Strategies and Practices for the Next Era. No additional sources listed.