Essays and Research Papers on Management & Business

This 9 page paper looks at the differences and similarities between leadership and management, applying and comparing the theoretical concepts with the way they are observed in a large company. The paper uses Microsoft as an example. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 20 page paper is based on a case study supplied by the student. Harrison-Keyes is a publishing company with a long history of success, but the environment is changing so the company is working ion a strategy to sell e-books. They are facing a range of problems that are putting the project at ...

This 12 page paper looks at risk exposure and management within a large airline company. The paper is written in three parts, the first part looks at the types of risks that Southwest are exposed to, categorizing them into asset exposures, personnel exposures, liability exposures and consequential loss exposures. The second part of the paper ...

This 4 page paper examines the concept and management of a potential warehouse using Frazelle’s 5 dimensions model where the five dimensions are profile, benchmarking, innovation, automation and humanize. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

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

This 16 page paper looks at the rise in interest in talent management. After defining what is meant by talent management the reasons that explain this increase are examined along with the methods and approaches to talent management that can be adopted, including the recruitment and training approaches. The bibliography cites 17 sources.

A 3 page paper that briefly discusses supply chain management at these two companies. Bayer changed their supply chain management strategies in 2000 to become more efficient. Dell recently changed their long standing strategies to souring components in China. Bibliography lists 4 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.

This 10-page paper explains possible implementation of a knowledge management system for IBM. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 16 page paper answers a set of questions set by the student concerning risk management. Issues discussed include the types of data that may be recorded by an airline for risk management purposes, the risk management cycle, why risk management is important, the direct and indirect impact on profitability and the types of probability ...

This 5-page paper suggests differences between leaders and managers, and provides strategies on how leaders and managers can form healthy organizations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3-page paper proposes a particular work environment and its method of conflict resolution, also discussing the personal style of the employee when it comes to conflict resolution. Biblliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at management decision for a new hotel to be built next to a convention center. Issues discussed include the positioning of the hotel, competitive advantage, revenue maximization, the use of retail space and management of employees. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 3 page paper listing some of the control tools that keep a project on schedule and within budget. Tools are specific definition, schedule with "padding," assign responsibility, communication, budget, WBS, periodic review and written contracts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing some of the ongoing problems of the ARC and how other management styles and approaches to organizational communication could improve conditions and operation. Clearly the workforce is committed to the ARC and what it does, even if they are less than pleased with ARC's overall culture and the distance ...

A 4 page paper discussing general supply chain needs for the U.S. Army. Though the principles of supply chain management are the same for both corporate and military models, there are significant differences that directly affect supply chain management. Military supply chain management requires the addition of these other needs and influencers. ...

This 10 page paper looks at the management model of Baumol and sales revenue maximization. The model is considered in the context if modern business and assessed for its usefulness by looking at the way it could be used to determine output and prices. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 8-page paper discusses the concept of flat organizations and team development, and talks about dealing with conflict. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the influence of control, and different types of control on the four management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling, at the well known fast food chain; McDonalds. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 13-page paper discusses a case study, while talking about the necessary relationship between a project manager, his team and senior management, for the project to succeed. Bibliography lists 14 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 8 page paper looks at the Dubal Aluminium Company Limited, its' role and functions as well as stakeholders and then goes on to consider management issues that are pertinent to the firm, such as the role of management, communications an interpersonal relationships and potential for development. All sections focus on middle management positions. The ...

This 10 page discuses the following quote "Enterprise wide risk management as an assurance tool is increasingly being mandated as either principle or requirement within developed markets and economies". To discuss this the concept if Enterprise Wide Risk Management (EWRM) is defined and compared to traditional risk management, the way in which it has become ...

This 3 page paper analyses business strategy within a variety of organizations and considers its' impact on project management. The bibliography cites 7 sources.