Essays and Research Papers on Management

This 10 page paper considers the advantages and disadvantages of self regulation and statutory regulation in industry. The paper uses the telecommunications computers, media and entertainment industries as an example and looks at the different aspects of this complex issue. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

5 pages in length. The intrinsic motivation to succeed in business is often – if not unreliably – related to one's position within the company. Indeed, a mailroom worker is not nearly as inspired as is the marketing sales representative, who in turn does not possess the same level of performance drive as ...

Summary of selected chapters from Guffey's Business Communication, with specific reference to chapter review questions and ethical issues.

This 6 page paper uses a case study submitted by a student. The paper notes that businesses can cope with change effectively if they consider the morale of the firm and the psychological needs of the employees. No bibliography.

Business Process Management(BPM)does not necessarily deal with 'hard aspects' only. Many of the re-engineering or re-design projects have failed because far too much attention was given to the hard aspects, the IT infrastructure, at the detriment of people issues and cultural aspects. This 7 page paper discusses the critical aspects that organisations need to consider ...

This 20 page paper looks at the value and role of business coaching and uncovers some of the myths surrounding business coaching arguing that it is not just a “soft” intervention. The paper looks at what actually happens in sessions, why and how it works and considers the application of coaching in the real world. ...

This 9 page paper is written in two parts. The first part of the paper uses a PESTE analysis (an extended PEST analysis) to examine the UK, looking at the political, economic, social, technological and environmental influences. The second part of the paper looks at the use of scenario planning as a tool, examining the ...

This 10 page paper looks at the way a business might use business process re-engineering, BPR, in order to add value without detracting from service standards. The paper uses the example of an insurance brokerage and looks at how the use of BRP can achieve this and the way it should be approached. The bibliography ...

This 12 page paper examines the concept of supply chain management (SCM). How it is used in the field is shown through an article about Staples. The model is acknowledged as quite useful in today's global economy and especially for particular types of businesses. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper considers why communication is so important in a business by looking at how it can go wrong. The paper defines what is meant communications and then places this in the business context for a company offering educational courses. The bibliography cites 1 source.

A 3 page research paper that looks at the new use of poetry within the business world. Historically, business has been perceived as purely rational, which defines it as antithetical to the creative side of human endeavor, that is, the abstract side, which is epitomized in poetry, which deals with ideas and emotions, not profit. ...

This 9 page paper looks at what it takes for a company to be successful, arguing that without a good approach to strategy and a system that allows the strategy to develop and evolve to take advantage of opportunities and respond to competition. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

An 8 page research paper that discusses and summarizes the leadership style of Max DePree, former CEO of Herman Miller, Inc. and author of Leadership is an Art (1989). The writer draws primarily on DePree's writing, and argues that DePree's style of leadership exemplifies transformational leadership objectives. This style of leadership is briefly contrasted against ...

This 11 page paper considers a small e-business, selling goods on the internet. The paper uses Amazon.co.uk as a model to compare the small business in order to transfer lessons and help the small business develop a competitive advantage. Potential areas of improvement that will help create a competitive advantage are identified. The bibliography cites ...

This 4 page paper looks at four subjects. 1. How some organisations can generate superior profits compared to their competitors even in unattractive industries. 2. Whey some e-commerce models will be more successful than others. 3. How the national environment can influence the competitiveness of a firm. 4. The importance of measuring the success of ...

This 5 page paper examines the contract in general. How contracts are used in business, and the importance of them, is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper examines how and why matrix structures can add value to companies or projects where management adopt the structure. The paper argues that the value is added as long as the culture and attitudes support the matrix. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 20 page paper discusses several issues related to small business management. Customer service and the importance of establishing policies and rules for employees in terms of proving excellent customer service. How a company can evaluate the effectiveness of adverting and promotions, including comments on cumulative effects. The table of contents of an employee handbook, ...

This 5 page paper looks at the evolution of business organisations over the last century and how their roles have changed. The paper considers the purpose of business, then important of stakeholders, the view of employees including the movement away from the patriarch model and the way this was reflected in the business structures and ...

This 20 page paper is an examination of the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) system of inventory control. This system seeks to optimize the use of resources by deterring the most appropriate levels of stock ordering to minimise holding and order costs. The paper considers why this is a good system of stock control, how it ...

An 8 page paper. The research is divided on whether or not research leads to better decisions. Still, this essay discusses a number of research approaches that can be used to gather information. The strengths and weaknesses of each approach are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 18 page paper looks at a fictitious small company and assesses the trading and strategic partnerships it has, or may develop, with larger firms. The example used is an independent farm selling product to a cooperative and to supermarkets. The paper starts by examining at the existing partnership. The paper then considers potential new ...

This 5 page paper looks at the four functions of management; planning, organizing, leading and controlling, defines each of the functions and applies them to the real estate business. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 12 page paper is written in two parts. The first part considers an example company and looks at why and how BPR could be used and implemented and how change and resistance should be dealt with. The second part of the paper looks at whether BPR process assumes that managers have an unrealistic level ...

This 10 page paper considers what conflicts are created by the imposition of environmental, pollution, hiring, and other regulations or legislation on businesses on the management objective of the maximization of shareholder wealth. The paper discusses the potential conflict, how this has been dealt with by companies including the use of outsourcing and off shoring ...