Essays and Research Papers on Management

A 15 page research paper which examines the recent history of entrepreneurship in the U.S. and elsewhere. The writer addresses such topics as the typical psychological profile of the entrepreneur, minority entrepreneurship and resources which are available on the Internet for aiding entrepreneurs. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This ten-page paperpresents a discussion on the history of MediaOne and RCN as well as their financial reports for the third quarter of 1998 and 1999. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

: A 10 page paper that investigates General Motors Corporation. A detailed history of the company is provided in outline form. The new president is identified with the challenges he faces. Selected fiscal data are included. The company is analyzed in terms of its performance. This is a company of the brink of trouble. 2 ...

This 10 page report discusses the idea that leadership has certain key components that determine the characteristics and qualities of a leader. Howard Gardner demonstrates this fact through the use of the stories of great leaders in modern history. Then the report takes advantage of Christopher Vogler’s “The writer’s journey : Mythic structure for writers,” and Robert Brawer’s “Fictions of ...

This seven-page-paper presents a discussion about Yahoo's co-founder Jerry Yang. The history of his company as well as his beliefs in making it continue to succeed. Bibliography lists five sources.

An 8 page paper. Comcast Corporation is analyzed in terms of history, size, market share, competition, strengths and weaknesses, and marketing efforts. Selected fiscal data are included. This is a tutorial paper, which means that additional suggestions are provided to the student regarding content of the paper. 1 table is included. Bibliography lists 8 sources. ...

18 pages. This six part paper gives an excellent overview of the auto industry including a short history, the changing environment of the industry, the growth strategies, quality policies and future of the auto industry sector. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

7 pages in length. After describing the important of workplace diversity today, the writer illustrates the concept by presenting diversity as it exists in the U.S. Department of State. Recommendations are made to produce more desirable results in this area. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper briefly describes Mintzberg's five parts in an organization. The writer then offers an outline of his five coordinating mechanisms. Together they offer the manager a solid place to begin in improving management tasks.

Approximately 11 pages worth of Introductory and Literature Review sections to a thesis on the relationship between Employee Participation and Performance. Bibliography lists approximately 51 sources.

5 page analytical reviews of a comprehensive book on contemporary management, empathetic leadership, and the importance of change in the modern organization. Various theories such as Total Quality Management (TQM) and Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory are Mentioned. No Bibliography (primary source is cited).

A 10 page research paper that looks at the book You Can Win at Office Politics by Dr. Robert Bell, which applies the theoretical framework of Game Theory to scenarios typical of life in corporate America. This theory asserts that the same sort of mathematical analysis that will reveal the best moves in games such ...

This 6 page paper considers the micro economic factors which influence organisations. To demonstrate this the well known company WalMart has been used as an example. The paper argues that micro factors are just as important as the more widely recognised macro economic factors. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at styles of leadership, focusing in on transformational leadership. Charisma is also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 6 page position paper in regards to Barry Bluestone’s essay “The Inequality Express”. In his paper “The Inequality Express”, Barry Bluestone (1996) discusses aspects of the trends predicted by British sociologist Michael Young in his 1958 book “The Rise of Meritocracy, 1870-2033” in which an individual’s socioeconomic status would no longer be ...

This is a 5 page paper analyzing two presented arguments. Two arguments are presented and analyzed based on their structural elements, inductive or deductive reasoning, use of generalizations, and validity of their conclusions. Definitions and structures of arguments are given from source material. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This paper consists of two essays dealing with change management and includes six images of change, as well as linking change to an organization's mission and vision. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper. This essay begins with an overview of the company, its parent company, the mission statement and how the company works to achieve their vision. The focus of the essay is on the marketing strategies of the company and includes a description of Porter's competitive analysis. Food Lion LLC, with its three ...

This 7 page paper discusses the character and leadership traits of Jack Welch, CEO and Chairman of GE. The essay begins with comments about the importance of the 'myth of Jack Welch' and why this myth is so essential in the business world. The writer then discusses Welch's personality followed by his leadership style ...

A 7 page paper. The four areas of organizational behavior discussed in this essay are: motivation; group functioning; conflict; and communication. The essay very briefly discusses each area and comments about the area in terms of the writer's current work environment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 10 page industry analysis that beings with an historical overview of the industry. The first commercial cellular phone call was made in 1983 but the actual concept dates back to the late 1940s. The essay looks at the competitive factors in the industry and provides a brief analysis using Porter's Five Forces ...

A 10 page paper that discusses expatriates, those corporate employees who work in a country other than their own. This essay discusses some of the criteria for success as an expatriate found in the literature, the advantages of using expatriates as well as the disadvantages. The essay also discusses the failure rate of expatriates and ...

An 8 page paper. The dynamic nature of the business environment requires all leaders, executives and managers to have good negotiating skills. This essay discusses what those skills are. The essay also discusses approaches to successful negotiating. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page paper. This essay provides a brief background of each company and discusses some of the activities and strategies each uses to control costs. The essay also compares the price of coffee from each company. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 4 page paper. Manufacturing in the U.S. has been declining for years in volume and quality. This essay comments on possible reasons for that situation. The essay also compares some of the aspects of the manufacturing system of Japanese and American companies and ends with a conclusion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.