Essays and Research Papers on Applied Operations Mgt.

This 3 page paper examines the utilization of the term knowledge management. Should it be used when speaking with today's managers? Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at project management control, answering four questions set by the student; how resource scheduling reduce flexibility in managing projects, outlining the risks associated with leveling resources, compressing or crashing projects and imposed duration or 'catch-up' as the project is being implemented, why is it critical to develop a time phased ...

This 3-page paper discusses the concept of scientific management principles, and determines whether they can be injected into a knowledge-based business or economy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the concept of informal theorizing and how it impacts strategic management development. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10 page paper evaluates different models of leadership and management. The transformational, transactional, charismatic, and the servant-leader types are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper. The paper begins with a report of three mistakes a new manager made. It goes on to offer a reflective observation of those errors, e.g., the skills involved. The next section is abstract conceptualization where the writer discuses the concepts of empowering, team building and development and change management. The ...

This 4-page paper examines business process management (i.e., reengineering), using a case study by Aiken and Girling as a jumping-off point. The paper determines that business reengineering is more doomed to failure than success. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper. The writer comments on the failure rate of change initiatives, briefly identifies Kotter's 8 stages of change management and how they have been used, the importance of employees' attitudes and perceptions regarding the change, the importance of communication and the importance of small successes during the change process. Bibliography lists ...

This 13 page paper looks at different types of safety management systems, considering the common components and the way s that they are managed. Particular attention is paid to the National Heath and Safety Authority (HSA) in Ireland. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

A 3 page paper that provides a summary and review of the entitled journal article by David Bovet. In this article, the author discusses a two-step process to better manage the supply chain while considering risk. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper discusses a journal article of this title by Brad Ferguson. The writer discusses what supply chain management is, the advantages and disadvantages and comments on whether this process would have any effect on any major economic theories and finally, why companies need to consider adopting this model. Bibliography lists 1 source. ...

This 7 page paper examines the inventory DBMS for Wal-Mart. The system is defined and characteristics such as accessibility, transaction handling, utilities and other features. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at the supply chain of Apple Inc., focusing on the computers and the physical supply chain and compares it with Dell Inc. The paper gives some background to the companies and then looks at the way the supply chain operates upstream and the type of suppliers that are used as ...

This 4 page paper discusses three change models: McKinsey 7-S Model, Lewin's Change Management Model, and Kotter's Eight Step Change Model. The basic concepts are presented along with comments about strengths and weaknesses of each model. The writer then comments on what is driving the telecommunications industry. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper reports The Toyota Way, including their 4 P model of operations and their six keys to logistics. The writer comments on their use of JIT and local sourcing as well as one of their contingency plans if suppliers in North America go out of business. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses management development, what it is, purpose, benefits and values. There is a special section on management development or lack thereof in the United Kingdom prior to the 1990s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4-page paper examines supply chain management strategy, based on issues from the ficticious Kuiper Leda and two real-world companies. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the operational aspects associated with Singapore Airlines and their cabin crew. The paper is written in four parts, dealing with job design and analysis, service operations, product design and variety and quality management. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

A 4 page paper. The lack of standards in logistics has led to companies losing billions of dollars every year. The U.S. government adopted a bill in 2002 to have NIST develop standards. This essay discusses standards that are available and the importance of standards in managing the supply chain. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5-page paper examines how well Porter's cluster theory works with supply chain management. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7-page paper focuses on the reasons why companies need to study operations management to move toward improvement. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the WMS and how it fits into the supply chain. The relevance of the modern warehouse is emphasized. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page article review looks at the topic of shared governance. An article is summarized and evaluated in light of concepts concerning power and authority. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses three specific issues about bankruptcy. Are the laws fair for small businesses? How to change them? Changes in the 2005 Bankruptcy Reform Act? Prioritize exist strategies? Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the retail environment and customer flow seen in two fast foods stores in Greece; Everest, and Goody’s. The retail environment is assessed and assessed for potential sources of improvement. The paper is based on information supplied by the student. The bibliography cites 7 sources.