Intensive Supervision Programs / The Risks and Benefits : A 20 page paper that provides an overview of the use of intensive supervision programs as an alternative to standard probation programs. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Intsuper.wps

Methods Of Effective Supervision In Current Industries : A 5 page paper illustrating some programs implemented by industries to better both the moral and success of the corporations. Bibliography lists several sources. Industrym.wps

The Role of Middle Management in Corporate America : A 12 page paper discussing middle managers in the corporate world – their role in the past as compared to the present and speculation about the future for middle managers. The concept of corporate culture and the impact of different types of culture on the typical middle manager is also examined. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Rolemid.wps

Management and Management Science / Features and Elements : This 7 page research paper explores different aspects of management in today's world. Included are discussions on TQM, Motivation, SWOT, and the need for Diversity Training. While these topics represent only a fraction of the whole of management science, information about each can increase the manager's knowledge and skill levels to be more effective in today's corporate world. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Mgtsci.wps

Employee Compensation : 5 pages in length. Employee compensation is a significant determinant when people decide where they are going to work. In 1996 alone, the percentage of total employee compensation was at twenty-eight point one, one and a half percent higher than in 1986. Without the benefit packages offered by virtually every large company in America, employers would find it difficult to effectively compete for the skilled workforce. The writer discusses how holding a job does not merely mean collecting a paycheck anymore; rather, the overall appeal of any position in the contemporary workplace must also include an attractive compensation arrangement as added incentive. Bibliography lists 4 sources. EmplComp.wps

Compensation & Employee Motivation : 11 pages in length. An in-depth discussion of employee needs and how to obtain a mutually-satisfactory working environment through more effective methods of compensation. The writer discusses the importance of motivation to employees, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, etc; Examples are applied to true job scenarios and a case study of the Walton Enterprises Company is discussed in which various compensation types (salary, commission, draw, etc;) are evaluated and then complemented with the writer's own conclusive recommendations. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Motivati.wps

Management & Motivation : A 5 page paper on different ways to motivate workers so that they want to be hired, stay with the company, or do a better job. Sometimes motivating the workers means changing things at the job site and sometimes it means that the management should give the workers more money. Offering the workers more money is sometimes helpful but there are also times when money will not change how a worker feels about his or her job. Sometimes the worker just wants more respect or maybe a chance to use his ideas. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Motive.wps

Benchmarking / Base Salary To Base Plus : A 10 page research paper that looks at the question of how to change the compensation plan for sales people from salary to base plus commission. The benchmarking approach is taken to investigate what other companies are doing and then to make a recommendation on which plan to adopt. Included in the discussion are the implications involved in making this kind of change. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Benchmar.wps

Implementing Change In The Non Profit Organization : A 5 page paper discussing re-engineering as it applies to the non profit organization. "Change" has been refined over the past few years to first include Total Quality Management (TQM), then simply "re-engineering," then a refinement to a process with its own acronym: business process reengineering (BPR). The focus of each is to continually improve processes for the purpose of increasing productivity, quality of outcome and efficiency. The non profit does have an advantage in that there is no shareholder equity to protect. With all other aspects of re-engineering, the process remains the same Bibliography lists 8 sources. Nochange.doc

Applied Motivational Theory : An 11 page paper discussing the theory behind motivating employees. Following a decade of downsizing, cost cutting and merging, more and more businesses look for ways to give their employees what they want. Too many companies believe that employee motivation rests in monetary rewards, without either realizing or acknowledging individuals’ needs for recognition. Formal studies and informal surveys alike reveal that while managers often will list money as the top factor in motivating employees, the employees themselves are much more likely to list first their desire for recognition, for someone to let them know they truly have done a good job, a fact well known by some of the country’s most successful companies. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Appmoti.wps

Poor Management’s Effects on Employees : 7 pages in length. There are books written about it, and in great numbers. There are entire journals dedicated to it, dozens of seminars to talk about it and professional societies to support it. The truth that is undeniable, however, is that "despite all the books and seminars on leadership that are consumed annually, a lot of folks in management positions are simply rotten leaders." The lack of leadership or even standard managerial skills affects both the morale and productivity of the company’s employees, ultimately affecting the company’s potential. Bibliography lists five sources. PoorMgmt.wps

Maslow as Motivator : A 5 page paper discussing Maslow’s hierarchy of needs as they apply to employee motivation. Maslow formulated his hierarchy of needs 30 years ago when he determined that people universally first ensured that they had the means of sustenance and safe shelter, and then organized themselves into groups as a result of a need for a feeling of belonging to another, larger unit. His theories were psychological curiosities for years, but except for fairly isolated instances were never really put to the test in the organization until only recently. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Maslow.wps

Employee Motivation / Concepts & Theories : 30 pages in length. Too many companies believe that employee motivation rests in monetary rewards, without either realizing or acknowledging individuals’ needs for recognition. Formal studies and informal surveys alike reveal that while managers often will list money as the top factor in motivating employees, the employees themselves are much more likely to list first their desire for recognition, for someone to let them know they truly have done a good job. Today’s most successful companies are ones in which employees have no question of the regard in which the company’s leadership holds them. Bibliography lists 20 sources. Motivate.wps

Contemporary Management Strategies : 7 pages in length. An in-depth discussion of how management strategy has changed in contemporary times. The writer cites some of the main contributors to change as : the development of information technology; a changing response to ethics and social responsibility; an awareness of gender and race issues in the workplace; increasing product sophistication and employee training, etc; The works of several key management theorists and their ideas are analyzed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.An excellent reference for anyone studying contemporary management ! Manastra.wps

"The Japanese Way Of Management" / Asian Capitalism : An 8 page paper in which the writer provides an overview of post-World War II capitalism in Japan and demonstrates how this relates to the concepts of Japanese-style managment systems (JSMS) using a number of relevant examples from Japanese theories of management. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Japanman.wps

Management Styles / Comparison Between The U.S. and Japan : A 5 page paper comparing management styles in Japan and the US. Not until the American public was tired of expensive inferior quality and started turning to the Japanese for increasing numbers of cars each year did American manufacturing take Japan seriously. The management style in the US had been that from the behavior school, with a fair amount of autocracy included. The chasm between labor and management was particularly wide in manufacturing operations, while a healthy labor-management attitude operated in Japan. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Mstyle.wps

Commitment In Organizations : A 20 page paper discussing the determinants of commitment within an organization. How the organization measures commitment, what the antecedents of commitment are, and the levels of commitment based on individual characteristics of workers are also discussed. Bibliography lists 28 sources. Commorg.wps

Management Theory & Practice / Working In Teams : An 8 page paper discussing the evolution of work teams in business. J Edwards Deming was able to lead American manufacturing to quality and teamwork, but he had to do so through the Japanese. It was the Japanese who developed the concept of working in teams from Demings’ beginning theories, but it was the US influence and ability to implement creativity that has led to the development of today’s concept of teamwork. Businesses have found some problems with the teamwork approach, such as how to evaluate individual performance, but those problems are being resolved as the concept of true teamwork continues to evolve. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Teamwork.doc

Management Theory & Practice / Why Teams Don't Work : A 15 page paper on what is wrong with the teamwork approach to organizational management. The writer details common pitfalls and lists reasons why this method is not nearly as productive as so many believe it is. Problems with role identification in the corporate hierarchy, lack of cooperation among team members and barriers to effective management are among the many difficulties cited which result from the teamwork approach. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Teams.wps

Group Dynamics : A 10 page paper discussing that positive working relationships are critical to the success of any business, whether large or small. In order to achieve and maintain high employee morale and low turnover, many companies are looking to the concept of group dynamics. The writer explains the principles behind this program, as well as discusses the benefits and drawbacks. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Grpdynm.wps

The Origins Of Strategic Management Thinking (1875 - 1960) : A 9 page research paper on the history of the management process since the early dawn of the Industrial Revolution. The writer details how management science has evolved parallel to technology--mentioning many historic management theorists along the way. The approaches of Taylor, Fayol, Chester Barnard, the Gilbreths, and more are included in this discussion. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Stratmgt.wps

The Evolution Of Management, 1900–1938 : A 5 page research paper examining two of the common theories behind the Behavior School of Management: progressivism and the birth of industrial psychology. Nearly all work of the time was in manufacturing, and the engineer was the man of the day as he promoted the idea of instituting "systems" to manufacturing. Workers had their fill of austerity and of being forced to stay with one employer in the height of the Great Depression, when there were plenty of things to validly complain about, but no other jobs to find as consequence. Bibliography lists eleven sources. Behave.wps

Evolution & Integration Of Management Schools Of Thought : 7 pages in length. Workers normally respond in kind to a corporate philosophy of doing the best they can within the limits of sound business practice for their employees. Rather than snatching all they can for the least amount of effort, they will respond within the proper corporate climate. TQM does not exist for the purpose of supplying middle managers with more raw material with which to lay out charts, graphs and flow sheets. It can be a valuable tool, if management will use it for its intended purposes and resist the urge to promote it merely as justification for their own continued employment as chart-makers. Bibliography lists even sources. Intevo.wps

Kurt Lewin & Organizational Development : An 8 page research paper on the life and subsequent work of German-American psychologist Kurt Lewin. It describes some of Lewin's theories, and discusses about how they relate in society today. Lewin is most commonly regarded as one of the founders of the Organizational Development (OD) movement He described organizations as existing in a state of "quasi stationary equilibrium", or rather he thought that they tended to be static and resist change. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Lewin.wps

Deborah Tannen's "Talking 9 to 5": A 5 page paper that provides an overview and analysis of Tannen's book. This paper supports Tannen's contention that gender specific communication styles have significantly impacted the roles that men and women play in business structures. Bibliography lists 3 sources. 9to5.wps

The Economic & Social Impacts of Women in the Workforce : A 5 page paper in which the writer provides an overview of the changing role of women in the American workforce and demonstrates their changing influence and the call for equality. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Ecsowom.wps

Why Women May Make Better Managers : In this 10 page research paper, the writer evaluates the hypocrisy that women are discriminated against in the workplace. Using relevant studies, it is argued that women are physiologically more capable of effectively handling common administrative tasks and situations for two main reasons : (1) their brains may be intrinsically more efficient with regard to verbal ability and (2) their social nurturing and inherent nature make them more able managers. Many examples are presented to illustrate points made -- all are properly documented. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Womenmgt.wps

"Glass Ceilings" / Management, Women, & The Workplace : A 9 page essay on the struggles that women still endure in the professional, corporate world. It is argued that while women have indeed enjoyed some advancements in business, they still are barred from achieving top-level management positions. Thus, they are looking through a "glass ceiling." In answer to this, many women are forming their own businesses. The role of downsizing and other relevant minority issues are brought into the discussion as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Womnwork.wps

Circumventing The "Glass Ceiling"/ Women As Entrepreneurs : 8 pages in length. There is really nothing any more remarkable in women entrepreneurs’ efforts than there are in the men counterparts’ work, at least not in the present. In the early years, women were at a distinct disadvantage if they intended to focus on any business that could be seen as untraditional. Since those first ground-breaking years, however, women-owned businesses are just businesses—sound management practices and tuned acumen truly is without gender. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Womenent.wps

The Possibilities Of The ‘Paperless Office’ : A 10 page paper looking at the progress of some companies that have attempted to shift their document storage and retrieval base from paper-oriented to electronically maintained. The hardware necessary for efficient electronic storage and retrieval has been available long enough to have become sophisticated enough for the most demanding of users, and its cost has declined to the point it is within the reach of most businesses, regardless of their storage needs. Those companies in at least partial paperless operation have seen real reductions in cost and increases in productivity. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Paper-No.wps

Cost-Effective Maintenance at a Coin-Operated Laundromat : 7 pages in length. A good look at what's involved in owning & operation a coin-operated Laundromat. Specifically examined is the problem of maintaining low costs for equipment maintenance & repair. The writer of this paper analyzes each available option with regard to their potential cost-effectiveness and determines that the hiring of outside contractors is the best choice for such a business. FREE sentence outline included. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Laundro2.wps

Effective Management of a Coin-Operated Laundromat : 7 pages in length. Similar to Laundro2.wps, only this paper illustrates more broadly,-- some key points to be known when managing a coin-operated Laundromat. Issues concerning human resources, maintenance, marketability, and more are discussed. FREE sentence outline included. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Landrom.wps

Downsizing & The Contemporary Corporation : A thorough, 20 page evaluative assessment of corporate downsizing, its potentially negative impact upon productivity, and it positive cost-benefit trends. Ultimately, the writer concludes that managers should be devising more universally-efficient methodologies for solving problems and not relying on downsizing to maximize dollar productivity. Paper is filled with statistics and case examples. Bibliography lists more than 15 sources. Downzsizi.wps

Effects of Downsizing in the Private Sector : A 29 page research paper on downsizing in American corporations and the problems associated with the layoffs of personnel. The writer details what downsizing is and its history and causes, the emotional and mental effects of job loss, outplacement services and the forms and issues in counseling fired workers, and the cooperation of the employee in the job seeking process. Bibliography lists 20 sources. Downpriv.wps

David Gordon’s "Fat and Mean: The Corporate Squeeze of Working Americans and the Myth of Managerial Downsizing" : A 5 page paper discussing David Gordon’s book and evaluating the views presented of the role corporations play in the U.S. economy. No additional sources cited. Meanfat.wps

Corporate Philosophy / Outsourcing & Insourcing : This 30 page report examines the corporate philosophy and practice behind outsourcing and insourcing in terms of the bottom line for a company. What are the benefits of each and what are the drawbacks? It appears to be the wave of the future in U.S. companies. How will that affect the American workforce? u

Lean Production Implementation In The Auto Industry : A 20 page paper that studies the impact of implementing lean production processes within auto industry plants. The paper presents a study of the effects on employees perceptions of success and individual opinions in regards to human resource development during the transition from mass to lean production styles. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Leanprod.wps

Productivity / Where Is It Going & Why? : A 9 page paper examining not only the increased productivity levels at both individual and corporate levels, but also the reasons behind its growth. The term "productivity" applies to the national economy as well as to the individual and the corporation. That link is discussed in the paper, but the primary focus is the increased productivity that in many ways can be traced to the trend of management style shift from autocratic leadership to a more democratic one. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Tivity.wps

Operation Scheduling & Sequencing : A 6 page overview of focused operation and scheduling operation, including a general overview of the scheduling process, techniques for scheduling, lineflow and batch processing considerations and scheduling for continuous flow, assembly line, and job shop. Bibliography lists 5 sources. focop.wps

Entrepreneurship In Today’s Business Environment : A 70 page paper discussing methods of starting a business. Small business is responsible for more than two-thirds of the jobs in this country, and as the big corporations continue to streamline their operations and shift from a purely national to a global focus, the economic contribution of the entrepreneur is expected only to increase in coming years. There are nearly as many different types of entrepreneurs as there are ideas around which to form a business, but there are traits that are common among the most successful. Business has changed in recent years, too, as have options for funding. There is increased focus on electronic commerce and data transmission, and venture capital is a relatively new means of funding a business. But even with all the changes in how many aspects of business building is accomplished, the standards of focus, dedication and creativity remain. Bibliography lists 48 sources. Entrenv.wps

An Overview of Entrepreneurship : 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. Entrshp.wps entrepreneurialism

Entrepreneurship Today : A 9 page research report on the state of entrepreneurism near the turn of the 21st century. Entrepreneurship is as active as it has ever been. Regardless of the industry or beginning size of the business, there is opportunity still in good ideas. As the giant corporations continue their downsizing processes, many of their "victims" are going into business for themselves. The old principles still hold today: the good idea that fills a niche, backed with good solid planning if not as much cash as everyone would like. Today’s business climate is more competitive than ever, and is a factor today’s entrepreneur has to closely consider as in no other period. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Entrepr.wps

Application Of Affirmative Action In Business & Military Settings : A 4 page paper on Affirmative Action. The writer compares its application in the modern business settings with that of the U.S. military. It is argued that some companies who have achieved success with affirmative action programs can be used as models to replicate such in the U.S. Army. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Tailhook.wps

Diverse Management / A Profitable Business Necessity : A 6 page paper discussing the profitability of a diverse workforce for all types of industries and corporations. In today’s highly advancing technological world the employee cannot afford to remain in a sedentary position where there is no diversity. Age, sex, and race are issues that need to be addressed in the workplace. The more diverse and varied the employees the more successful and well run a company will become. It is quite advantageous, both economically and otherwise, to hire a wide range of individuals. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Divman.wps

Managing Diversity & The Department of State : 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. Manadiv.wps

A Managerial Plan for Diversity : A fictitious, 8 page plan for a model company to incorporate an emphasis on diversity in its human resources. A detailed strategy, blueprint for implementation, etc; are all included in this well-structured presentation. Bibliography lists 2 helpful sources. Manadiv3.wps

Managing Workplace Diversity : A 5 page paper discussing the benefits of effective diversity management. The days of the myth of the homogenous workforce are as far past as is that of Total Quality Management (TQM) applying only to manufacturing environments. Too many complain that in today’s highly competitive business environment that there is no room for management approaches that are believed to be impossible to measure, but the business results of effectively managed and highly diverse organizations belie that objection. Diversity-conscious organizations are finding that diversity can be an asset rather than the drain that others insist it is. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Divermn.wps

Quantitative Diversity Measurements : A 5 page paper discussing quantitative diversity measurements as they apply in the corporate world. The writer examines what such measurements are and why are they of concern to business Bibliography lists five sources. Qdiverse.wps

Corporate Wealth Maximization : A 5 page paper discussing the concentration on wealth, rather than profit, maximization. The typical approach of most businesses is to generate the highest levels of profit possible, both for increasing their own profitability and their shareholders’ equity. In recent years, however, some companies have begun holding onto more and more of the profits they do generate, choosing to reinvest in the company rather than to pay full dividends to their shareholders. Private companies gain even more benefit by positioning themselves to better withstand economic fluctuations. Bibliography lists five sources. Corpcash.wps

(The) Economics of Management : 8 pages containing a series of short essays which pertain to economics and its role in contemporary corporate management. Various advanced-level terms are thoroughly defined. Econtest.wps

Management of a Non-Profit Organization : An 8 page paper on the importance of studying nonprofit management today. The writer posits that non-profit organizations require many of the same administrative skills that their profitable counterparts do and stresses the influence of funding, financial analysis, computer knowledge, evaluation, etc; Bibliography lists 5 sources. Mananonp.wps

Managing In The Year 2000 & Beyond : This 9 page paper investigates aspects of management in the 21st century. The writer begins by briefly explaining the very first challenge managers the world over will face - the Y2K problem and then discusses different issues of diversity that will be prevalent, general trends in the workplace and management and finally offers specific trends in purchasing and supply management. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Year2000.wps

The Economic Impact of the Y2K [Year 2000 Problem] : An 11 page paper that provides a substantive overview of the background behind the problem of computer systems and the year 2000, and considers 3 possible solutions to calming the economic panic swelling and critiques these solutions. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Y2K.wps

Project Management : 4 pages in length. The wave of downsizing in the late 1980s and early 1990s cut deeply into the realm of the middle manager, who typically served as manager for any project in which his department was involved. A high percentage of those middle managers are gone now, however. The project manager that has filled the niche is in the process of evolving to the level of the professional manager in much the same manner as quality engineers did several years ago. Bibliography lists six sources. Project.doc

Project Management’s Role In Averting "The Millennium Bug" : 50 pages worth of in-depth research. The Millennium Bug is the Year 2000 glitch in nearly all large computer systems currently in operation. As a model of total logic, those computer systems that use only the last two digits of the year in their date fields will not be able to place "00" following "99" at the turn of the century when 1999 ends and the year 2000 begins. Though massive programming and testing efforts are underway worldwide, there are still some who refuse to believe that the glitch will present any real problem. The US government expects to spend nearly $2.3 billion on rectifying the problem within governmental systems; cost estimate to the private sector is between $300 billion and $600 billion before January 1, 2000. Bibliography lists 32 sources. Projmana.wps

The Accountant’s Role In Project Management : A 6 page paper on the role of accountants and an accounting department in project management. The paper describes the job that a project manager does, and why accountants are so important for the manager to have. Misp.wps

Project Management / Total Health Plan : A 12 page paper that describes project management for the development of a comprehensive health management program for a small company. Includes: work breakdown structure, task flow, project schedule and reporting, costs, and evaluation of project and performance. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Totalhel.wps

The Mechanics Of The Budgeting Process In Industry : An 8 page paper that provides a concise overview of essential budgeting process mechanics and evaluates them for a warehouse delivery example. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Budgetp.wps

Manufacturing & Non-Manufacturing Budgeting : A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the major components of manufacturing and non-manufacturing budgeting, including a look at the planning and controlling of purchasing and material usage. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Budgman.wps

Capital Budgeting for the Project Manager : A 6 page research paper on the use and contents of a capital budget in the context of managing a project. The writer details the development and uses of a capital budget, its contents, and its theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Capbudg.wps

Risk Management In Capital Budgeting : A 4 page essay investigating how managers assess risk when involved in capital budgeting. A longtitudinal study of Fortune 500 companies conducted between 1980 and 1991 is reported. Small businesses need to pay particular attention to risk analysis. Bibliography is included. Risk.wps

Competition Factors and Risk Management : A 14 page research paper evaluating two common, but fairly new, business risk factors: sustained slow economic growth and increased (intensive) competition. These two factors affect nearly every industry in the industrialized nations today, but the focus in this paper is only on their effects on the overall retail industry in the United States. Economic growth is only briefly discussed, and only in its relationship to increased competition. The paper tells the tale of two companies, Toys R Us and Specs Music Corporation, and the consequences they face today for not having performed their risk management duties well in the past, and for not evaluating the impact of changing external factors on their company’s performance. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Riskmgt.wps

Leadership v. Management / A Corporate Perspective : A 20 page paper that compares leaders with managers as well as leadership and management techniques. This paper considers the significance of leadership as a primary tool in developing employees and creating better work place environments. Bibliography lists16 sources. Leadmgt.wps

Effective Leadership : An 8 page paper on value-based and contingency approaches to leadership. The writer discusses the relationship of power and followership within the organizational stucture, and cites how this works in an organization. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Leadersh.wps

Effective Leadership/Management in Business : A 14 page paper examining what makes an effective leader/manager in business. The writer discusses models of managerial leadership, what constitutes management and leadership, what differentiates the two, desirable personal qualities of business leaders, challenges for managers and leaders in the future and useful coping strategies. The writer posits, in the conclusion, that leadership is distinct from management and that leadership is more desirable for success in business. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Leader2.wps

What Creates The Successful Leader? : An 8 page paper presenting one example each of both the successful and the unsuccessful leader, with the question of whether each would be equally successful or unsuccessful under any circumstances and in any given time in history. The example of the successful is Herb Kelleher, CEO of Southwest Airlines. The unsuccessful channel is filled by William Casey, former director of the CIA Bibliography lists 6 sources. Suleader.wps

Effective Leaders & Leadership Theory : A 10 page paper discussing leadership traits as they are defined by leadership styles. There is no question that the face of the workplace has changed dramatically over the past few years. Looking backward, however, the traits that define a good manager and most of those that define a sound employee have really changed very little, even since Galton’s day. Since then, researchers have been working to provide insight into the general traits of the perennially successful leader, and have found that they have really changed very little over the years. The bottom line is that people produce more effectively and in a more sustained manner when they are treated as thinking, rational adults. Bibliography lists 9 sources. LdrThery.doc

The Privilege of Leadership : A 1 page essay examining aspects of "earning" leadership. The writer explores and gives examples of what definitively constitutes a good leader. Leaders.wps TOTAL PRICE FOR THIS ESSAY ONLY $ 9.95 !

The Traits of an Effective Manager : A 5 page review of Robert L. Katz's article entitled "Skills of an Effective Administrator" in which the author discusses the common traits of a good manager. The "three skills approach" is the focus of the argument which specifically examines the importance of technical skill, human skill (interpersonal communication), and conceptual skill. No Bibliography. Manaart.wps

Charismatic Leadership : This 5 page paper explains why leaders such as David Koresh and Charles Manson had so much power over their followers. Charismatic authority is defined and explored along with the motivation of such leaders. The propensity of ordinary people to join cults is also addressed. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Charlead.wps

The Effectiveness Of Participatory Management vs. Autocracy : An 11 page paper arguing that participatory management is superior to autocracy. The autocrats, the "dictators" of the corporate world, are certain without doubt that participatory management not only does not work, but that there is no possible way it can. Research and experience with participatory management shows that employees who are treated like thinking, functioning adults will respond in kind, enhancing their commitment to their company and increasing their company’s competitive advantage. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Autocrat.doc

The Leader vs. The Autocrat : A 9 page "Life Learning" paper, written to illustrate some of the advantages of a democratic management style, learned from practical experience. The paper is written in a specifically-prescribed style and includes sections headed "Concrete Experience," "Observations and Reflections," "Abstract Concepts and Generalizations," and "Applications to New Situations." A detailed literature review focuses on the shift away from what one author calls the "Darth Vader School of Management" to one that places customers and employees ahead of profits, letting the profits catch up later, using the success of Southwest Airlines as an example of management by principles. Bibliography lists 7 sources. LeadersL.wps

Investigation Into Management Styles : A 28 page thesis paper examining the differences between Harari’s "Darth Vader School of Management" and the principles behind Deming’s 14 Points, which provided the foundation for the modern TQM (Total Quality Management) theories. The paper investigates the hypothesis that while many companies have attempted a change from old-school management styles, those changes often are only superficial and do not excise the underlying old-style attitudes. A survey of 20 questions was administered to 30 employees of NorTel, at a manufacturing facility employing more than 7,000 employees. Bibliography lists 27 sources. Manstyle.wps

Research In Creative Management Styles : A 60 page research-oriented paper discussing creative management styles. There are organizations that have not been able to make the transition from the traditional autocratic or authoritarian (rather than the authoritative) style of management. Today, creative management styles come in a variety of names: situational contingency management, the transformational approach, the cultural contingency approach, and value-based leadership. All, however, have their roots in TQM. Organizations that could not be successful in implementing TQM generally are not successful in implementing any of these, either, because all, including TQM, require a corporate culture that supports creativity and a commitment to change, and values open communication between workers and departments to the point that they will defend it if necessary. This paper examines the underlying problems preventing the formation and nurturing of that corporate culture so necessary for sustaining any creative management style. Bibliography lists more than 50 sources. M-Creatv.doc

"The Myth of a Well-Educated Manager" : A 3 page review of J. Sterling Livingston's article with same title. The writer discusses Livingston's thesis that education is not at all an accurate predictor of one's potential for managerial achievement. Traits such as empathy and an inherent ability to solve problems are cited as the "real" characteristics needed in order to become a top administrator. No Bibliography. Manaeduc.wps

Mentoring As An Innovative Management System : A 12 page paper discussing the concept and usefulness of mentoring in management. Originally begun in business to pull new manager trainees into the position of being able to make a real difference in their organizations and to show them the bridge between academic theory and the reality of daily business, mentoring now extends to diverse areas of focus. Not only is it used in such non-business areas as education, it is also increasingly used with non-exempt administrative employees for building morale. The paper mentions these other uses, but its focus is on the use of mentoring programs for advancing African-Americans and women. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Mentorin.doc

Corporate Governance / The Past, Present & Future : A 10 page research paper that offers historical perspective into the arena of corporate governance. The writer posits that the type of governance currently employed is a patriarchy that finds shareholders, for the most part, a passive group of investors, despite the fact that they actually own the company. Different theorists have recommended specific types of reforms necessary to control what has become an uncontrollable situation with little or not accountability. What would happen, for instance, if Block's recommendations regarding stewardship and partnerships were to be widely implemented? Is this even possible? This writer makes concluding remarks suggesting some reforms that must, at the very least, be made. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Corpgov.doc

Corporate Responsibility : A 5 page paper outlining the economic, personnel, environmental, and community responsibilities facing corporations of today. Bibliography includes two sources. Corpresp.wps

Corporate Law / State and Federal Regulation : An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to differences between state and federal regulations and corporate law and considers the implications for corporate development. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Buslaw.wps

Duties Of The Corporate Vice-President : An 8 page paper on the role & responsibility of executive vice-presidents. The writer describes expected leadership styles, typical decision-making criteria, relationship to the C.E.O., and more. Mention is made of the various departmental vice-Presidents that usually comprise a large organizations. Some of the special qualities prerequisited by this time-demanding job are discussed as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Vicepres.wps

The Role Of The CEO : An 11 page research paper. The CEO is the company’s number one cheerleader, and to a variety of audiences: the company’s workers, the overall public, the community in which the business is located and the government agencies that might be involved in the operations of the business. The CEO is present to lead and to encourage, not to "run the company." The effective CEO must be a good manager, but he also must possess the wisdom to leave the daily operations to others while he fosters innovation and creativity in order for his company to more effectively compete in an increasingly competitive and global market. Southwest Airlines’ Herb Kelleher, Nike’s Philip Knight and Coke’s late Roberto Goizueta are examples included. Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources. CEO.wps

CEO Compensation / Are They Worth So Much ? : A 10 page research paper that investigates the salary compensation packages for CEO's, including the 1996 figures for several CEO's of major corporations. Topics discussed include: why compensation is so high, comparison to other employees, arguments for and against high compensation for chief executives and some suggested alternatives to the present system of paying CEO's. Ceocomp.wps

Theories Explaining Executive Compensation : A 5 page paper discussing from a sociological view the possible reasons for the wide discrepancies between worker salaries and CEO salaries of within the same large corporation. The average CEO salary in a large corporation can be as much as 180 times that of the same company’s production workers. Though the most liberal labor representatives decry the breadth of the discrepancy and while others claim that the CEO should be able to collect as much as he can command, many fail to understand that their are other forces at work. Bibliography lists 1 source.

Product Liability & Middle Managers : This 11 page paper discusses the effect product liability lawsuits have on the middle manager. Statistics are reported regarding the number of lawsuits filed in the U.S. Steps the manager can take to avoid lawsuits or limit their damage are given. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Prodliab.wps

Negotiating Compensation Or Salary : 10 pages in length. Earning a standard salary and earning what you think you deserve are usually two different things. Having the right tools will help to negotiate your way out of an income rut. The writer discusses the necessary requirements for asking for -- and receiving -- the dollar amount you want. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Negsalar.wps

Larry Flynt's Philosophy of Management : A 6 page research paper on Hustler's publisher's philosophy and management style. The writer details his early business career and the lessons he learned, how he ran his businesses, and how he handled his publishing empire. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Hustler2.wps

Hugh Hefner's Philosophy of Management : A 6 page research paper on Hefner's philosophy and place in the creation of the Playboy business empire. The writer details his creation of the magazine, then the additions of the Mansion, the Clubs, the Bunnies, and other offshoots of the Playboy philosophy. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Playboy.wps

The Management Style of Lee Iacocca : This is a 6 page paper on the ways Lee Iacocca’s innovative management style during his years at both Ford and Chrysler changed the face of American business. The paper particularly deals with the issues of employee responsibility, quality, customer satisfaction, diversification, and learning from the competition. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Iacocca.wps

The Leadership Styles Of Thomas Jefferson, Benito Mussolini & Frank Lloyd Wright :
This 6 page paper examines the individual leadership styles of the democratic U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, the autocracy of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and the laissez-faire style of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Leadstyle.wps

Learning From Custer : A 10 page paper that considers General George Armstrong Custer’s leadership skills in light of today’s business management standards. The writer examines Custer’s successes and failures in comparison to the requirements organizations have of their managers and supervisors. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Gcuster.wps

Henry Mintzberg & The Five Basic Parts Of The Organization : 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. Mintzberg.wps

Management-Employee Conflict : A 5 page paper discussing the ways in which conflict between employees and their managers can lead to innovative techniques or advances in commercial product development. Bibliography lists six sources. Manemcom.wps

Simon-Modeled Corporate Decision Making : An 8 page paper discussing Herbert Simon’s Theory of Suboptimization and drawing correlations between it and the non-profit organization. The theory recognizes that managers work under conditions of "bounded rationality." Managers must make decisions at the time the decisions are required, and they may not have available all the information with which to arrive at the optimal decision. Also, they may not be fully aware of the meaning information that they do possess, and the resulting decision is one that is less than optimal. According to Simon, it is suboptimal: "good enough," but not the best possible. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Simon.wps

Managers & Decision Making : This 6 page research paper investigates some of the multitude of aspects involved in decision making. The writer's hypothesis is that managers can and should have confidence in their decision making abilities as well as in the decisions they make. By following certain principals and avoiding different perspectives in thinking, decisions can be made and implemented with full confidence. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Decmake.wps

Managerial Excellence : A 5 page outline of a research proposal on managerial excellence. This research proposal outlines a specific case study. Bibliography lists 19 sources. Manexce.wps

Competitive Intelligence : A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the value and techniques in competitive intelligence in business. The writer demonstrates the significance of this system for corporate decision makers; suggests specific techniques used in gathering, analyzing and disseminating information; suggests companion technologies that improve the level of information; applies these techniques to current situations; and provides a list of definitive advantages and disadvantages within competitive intelligence systems. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Compint.wps

Sales Training / Observation & Analysis : An 8 page paper in which the writer reviews the training techniques, procedures, and overall style of a sales manager observed while teaching a new class of sales reps the 'ins and outs' of cold canvassing. Issues concerning sales pitching, handling common objections & rebuttals from customers, territory selection, and more are covered. The writer is particularly concerned with the way the sales manager appeals to the psychology of his team while offering colorful anecdotes and metaphors to maintain their interest throughout the entire class. The writer also accompanies this group on their first day in "the field" and outlines their progress and productivity in selling-- under the manager's guidance. No bibliography. Trianin.wps

Shoplifting & Loss Prevention In Retail : Loss due to theft is one of the greatest challenges faced by retail stores in our contemporary society. Despite an increased emphasis on preventive measures such as video surveillance and computerized alarm tags; many retail outlets still have not yet been able to effectively control shoplifting. This 12 page research paper analyzes security techniques used to combat shoplifting and theft in retail & other environments. Specific training & watch programs and high-risk products are used to illustrate points made. A section on loss prevention & employee theft is also included. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Shoplift.wps

Review of "How Management Teams Can Have a Good Fight": A 5 page paper reviewing the article named in the title. While conflict is not necessarily bad, there are ways of handling it that are. Psychologists say that without conflict, there is no reason to change and that conflict provides opportunities for making improvements in both processes and relationships. The key for conflict management is to ensure that everyone concerned "fight fair" and stay focused on the issue at hand rather than attack the individuals involved. This paper reveals some of the characteristics of the most successful executive conflict resolution management teams. Bibliography lists 1 source. Review5.doc

Government Contracting / The Contractor : This 10 page paper investigates the issues relative to contracting with governmental agencies. The writer presents a step-by-step procedure for locating opportunities, completing the forms, and administering the contract. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Govtcont.wps

Hyrum W. Smith’s "Ten Natural Laws Of Successful Time & Life Management" : A 5 page paper discussing this book on time management written by the CEO and president of the Franklin/Covey Corporation. Bibliography lists two sources. Hyrum.doc

Time Management / Steps To Success : A 10 page research paper on time management and its importance to the individual in today's fast-paced, production-orientated society. Steps necessary in the effective management of one's time are discussed including : task prioritization, planning, setting of deadlines, etc; Problems and obstacles to accomplishing such goals are explained as are ways to overcome them. Decision-making is of primary importance to this discussion. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Timeman2.wps

Chester Barnard & Organizational Management :14 pages in length. Discusses the life, work, and philosophies of Chester I. Barnard; pioneer of Organizational Theory in Management in the early twentieth century. Barnard wrote several important books in early management theory including : "The Functions of the Executive." Bibliography lists 3 sources. Barnard.wps

The Scientific School Of Management : A 6 page study of the first management theory -- formulated by Frederick Taylor before the turn of the century. Always one wanting to "improve" standard, Taylor was the initiator of time studies and assessment of numbers of movements workers made in order to complete a task. The first major outgrowth of Taylor’s work was that of Walter A. Shewart, who introduced statistical analysis to Taylor’s model. Shewart’s protegé, W. Edwards Deming, is now known as the father of Total Quality Management (TQM). Taylor’s name is not well known today, but his theories, more than 80 years after his death, are the principles by which McDonald’s determines the desired flipping rate among their employees who are cooking hamburgers. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Scimgt.wps

The Contemporary School & The Rise of TQM : A 6 page paper on the attitudes underlying the contemporary school of management and the evolution of Total Quality Management (TQM) and its effects on American manufacturing. From the beginnings established by Frederick Taylor’s time studies and efficiency of movement in accomplishing a task evolved what became not merely a management theory, but a way of corporate life for those organizations that will allow it. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Tqmsk.wps

The Theorists Of Total Quality Management : A 15 page research paper on some of the most influential theorists behind the evolution of Total Quality Management (TQM). TQM by any name is the goal of nearly all businesses today: maximizing productivity and profitability while simultaneously reducing costs. Walter Shewhart originated the idea that quality control could be statistically measured and enhanced; W. Edwards Deming was his assistant and expanded Shewhart’s original theory into the concept we know today as TQM. Joseph M. Juran was a contemporary of Deming’s, and followed Deming’s presentations in Japan with ideas of his own. K. Ishikawa tailored the American ideas specifically for the Japanese, and his ideas were exported all over the world. Ishikawa’s work and the early indifference of American manufacturers to issues of quality are the primary reasons many believe that TQM is of Japanese origin. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Tqm2.wps

TQM / Is It Effective In Reaching Quality Goals? : A 50 page research paper that considers the topic of TQM and its implementation, provides and overview of the history and its principles, and then evaluates its application in terms of its effectiveness in quality goal outcomes. This writer examines TQM implementation in one company to illustrate case points. Bibliography lists 22 sources. Tqmeff.wps

TQM in a Manufacturing Environment : A 10 page research paper on Total Quality Management from a production perspective. The paper gives a brief history of TQM, a literature review and recommendations on implementing TQM. Bibliography lists 10 sources. TQM.wps

Total Quality Management & Organizational Climate / Journal Article Review :
An 11 page critique of a journal article on TQM using other articles as a measure by which to critique it. There are several references available on the implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM), and dozens with reports of how it "fails" in two-thirds of the attempts to implement it. Those companies unsuccessful in making TQM a foundation of their business most often have selected only a few of the principles of the entire TQM philosophy, however, choosing to attend to the mechanics of the philosophy rather than the underlying principles of attention to customers and employees. The paper includes a short glossary of terms. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Tqmcrtic.wps

Deming and Senge / Management Theory Applied To Hotel Human Resources :
A 17 page research paper that explores the basic tenets of both Edward Deming's Quality Management and Peter Senge's Learning Organization. The major points of each management approach are discussed in depth including how they interact with each other. Suggestions are also made in terms of how these approaches can be applied to service industries. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Demhotel.wps

TQM & The Business Of Education : In this 18 page research paper, the writer discusses the possibility of implementing principles of TQM (Total Quality Management) in higher education. Case examples of schools that have already adapted TQM policies are included to illustrate key points that are made. Bibliography lists approximately 10 sources. Tqmedu.wps

The Importance of Networking in Modern Business : A 4 page report on business networking (not to be confused with PC to PC networking). The writer elaborates upon the usefulness of corporate networks the various ways that companies and sub-divisions can help one another out through effective networking systems. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Networki.wps

The Internet and Management Theories : A 5 page paper on the way the Internet effects management. The writer describes several traditional functions of management and how the Internet has now become an integral part of implementation of those theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Netmange.wps

The Internet’s Role In Business Operations : A 5 page glance at some of the applications of the Internet in conducting daily business. The most obvious applications of sales and marketing are mentioned, but the paper concentrates more on data management, communications and intranet applications. The growth of the Internet has made communication with remote locations—district offices, outside sales staff, favored vendors, etc.—more efficient than ever before. Use of the Internet in increasing productivity is not limited only to large businesses, either. One NY deli increased their lunch business by 30% when they began accepting take-out orders through their Web page. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Webrole.wps

ISO 9000 : A 5 page overview of the quality management system which serves as the international standard for businesses and industries around the world. Bibliography lists four sources. ISO9000.wps

Employee Participation vs. Performance : 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. Emppart.wps

(The) Five Functions of Management : 6 pages in length. A general overview and discussion of management's five essential functions and their importance in the organization. Specifically, these five functions are : planning, leading, organizing, controlling, and implementing. No Bibliography. Funcmana.wps

Capital Budgeting for the Project Manager : A 6 page research paper on the use and contents of a capital budget in the context of managing a project. The writer details the development and uses of a capital budget, its contents, and its theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Capbudg.wps

Competition Factors and Risk Management : A 14 page research paper evaluating two common, but fairly new, business risk factors: sustained slow economic growth and increased (intensive) competition. These two factors affect nearly every industry in the industrialized nations today, but the focus in this paper is only on their effects on the overall retail industry in the United States. Economic growth is only briefly discussed, and only in its relationship to increased competition. The paper tells the tale of two companies, Toys R Us and Specs Music Corporation, and the consequences they face today for not having performed their risk management duties well in the past, and for not evaluating the impact of changing external factors on their company’s performance. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Riskmgt.wps

Strategic Management and Business Policies : A 15 page paper that provides a comprehensive overview of the elements that impact strategic business management and business policy determinations and implementation. This paper not only reflects on corporate structure, but also promotes an understanding of similar issues for small businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Stratman.wps

Inventory Managment & Inventory Shrinkage : A 15 page paper that provides an overview of inventory shrinkage in retail and demonstrates effective ways to reduce its negative impacts. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Invshrin.wps

Just In Time Inventory -- The Planner’s Scorecard : 12 pages in length. Just in Time (JIT) inventory control can appear on the surface to be barely-controlled chaos, but its widespread use in the manufacturing companies of the country has contributed to formerly unprecedented growth in worker productivity while simultaneously greatly reducing the operating capital needed to accomplish their manufacturing goals. Much of the responsibility of maintaining only the appearance, rather than the reality, of controlled JIT chaos lies with the management accountants who contribute to keeping the entire process moving. Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources. JIT.wps

Just In Time Inventory / A Review : A 5 page informative overview of the Just-In-Time inventory system including its definition, purpose, and strengths & weaknesses. The writer makes comparisons between JIT and JIT II with commentary on how the system has changed since its original inception by the Japanese. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Jitpaper.wps

360-Degree Feedback In Management : A 5 page paper that analyzes the benefits and problems of using the 360-degree feedback management method. The writer supports the process as an important tool in improving worker moral and organizational effectiveness. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Feedback.wps

Legal Aspects Of Purchasing Management : 8 pages in length. It used to be that purchasing was that basement department that was responsible for buying all the things the company needed in order to operate, from paper clips to mainframe computers. In those times, purchasing departments could freely buy from whomever they pleased and in the quantities required without fear of being called politically incorrect or breaching any kind of discrimination laws. Such is not the case now, however, as purchasing departments are popularly pressured to do increasing levels of business with woman-owned and minority vendors and since Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory systems have become popular and have been seen to be great money-savers for many businesses, particularly those in manufacturing. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Buyit.wps

Logistics Management : A 15 page paper analyzing logistics management; what it is, its importance to companies, its impact upon them. Logistics management requires that equipment, resources and labor are made available only in the amount required and at the time required to do the job. It is based on bringing product exactly in line with market demand. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Logmana.wps

Franchising : An 8 page paper providing a general overview of franchising—how it works, how to finance it, why it can be a very good choice for the franchisee, and why it has grown so much in the last few years. Franchising is now responsible for 50 percent of all retail sales in the US. There are many items a would-be franchisee needs to consider before entering into such a long-term arrangement, but franchising carries far fewer risks now than in the past, and those contributing to its rapid growth say it is the only way to succeed in retailing in today’s economic climate. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Franchis.doc

Managing Growing Companies / How Not to Lose the Vision : This 9 page research paper investigates the challenges faced by fast growing companies and some symptoms of a company that is growing too fast and not managing the growth effectively. A literature review reveals consensus about the steps companies can take so as to manage growth without losing their vision. Scenarios to exemplify steps are offered. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Growco.wps

Small Businesses & Electronic Monitoring / A Growing Trend : A 6 page paper that provides an overview of this issues surrounding the implementation of electronic monitoring systems in small businesses and the ethical issues related to this choice. Bibliography lists 3 sources. E-mon.rtf

Book Review / Enlightened Leadership : Getting to the Heart of Change : 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). Enlighle.wps

Book Review / Leadership Challenge : A 10 page page paper discussing the book "The Leadership Challenge: How to Get Things Done in a Organization" by Barry Z. Posner and James M. Kouzes. The paper outlines the fundamental practices that make up exemplary leadership. Bibliography lists three sources in addition to the actual book being discussed. Leadch.wps

Book Review / Eli Goldratt's "The Goal" : A 5 page paper on this novel by Eli Goldratt. The writer provides a complete overview of theories in the book and discusses the concepts of bottleneck resources and "throughput" in managerial systems. Thegoals.wps

Review of "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" : A 5 page paper discussing Stephen R. Covey’s "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. No additional sources cited. Covey.doc

"The Power Of Ethical Management"/ Critical Review : A 5 page paper discussing the management/motivation book "The Power of Ethical Management" co-authored by Ken Blanchard ("The One Minute Manager" and "Gung Ho!") and Norman Vincent Peale ("The Power of Positive Thinking"). No additional sources cited. Ethmgmt.wps

"The Goose Chase" / Capturing The Energy Of Change In Logistics : A 6 page paper that offers an overview of the book by the same title by James Tompkins. Tompkins uses a fiction/novel format to discuss and explain numerous points in management and leadership, including the difference between the two, demand flow environment logistics, change, and compensation. No additional sources cited. Goose.wps

Management Theorist -- Dr. William G. Ouchi / His Life & Work : A 5 page research paper on William Ouchi, author of Theory Z: How American Management Can Meet the Japanese Challenge. Dr. Ouchi is a graduate school management professor at UCLA who is both academically and civilly active. His best known work, Theory Z, was published in 1981 when American business was still scratching their collective heads in trying to understand the Japanese advantage. Dr. Ouchi pointed out that advantage, which was revealed to be a Japanese commitment to democratic leadership that resulted in increased quality, increased productivity and decreased costs while making workers at all levels full partners in business. In short, the underlying management philosophies inherent in any successful Total Quality Management (TQM) application. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Ouchi.wps

William G. Ouchi's "Theory Z" / Review Of A Book On Japanese Mgt. Theory :
A 4 page review of Ouchi's book about Theory Z -- a Japanese organizational management principle that has been applied with great success to many American businesses. By definition, in a Type Z company, the explicit and the implicit seemingly exist in a state of balance. While decisions outweigh the complete analysis of facts, they are also shaped by serious attention to questions of whether or not this decision is even suitable, whether it "fits" the company. Much of the book presents comparison between Japanese & American business styles. A number of key concepts and terms are defined. No other sources are cited. Theoryz.wps

Growing A Business : This 10 page essay is a review of the book Growing a Business by Paul Hawken. Written in 1st person, narrative style, this classic approaches advice regarding starting a business very differently than the typical business book. It takes a more philosophical approach stressing the need for the would-be business owner to know "thyself" before beginning a business. There are, however, excellent examples provided in the content which are discussed in this essay. Bibliography lists 1 source. Busgrow.wps

John D. Rockefeller & Standard Oil Company : A 7 page paper on John D. Rockefeller’s life in America’s infant oil industry and his contributions to the rise of that industry. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Company became Standard Oil Trust, and was the first amalgamation of its kind. Contemporary of Andrew Carnegie and J.P. Morgan, Rockefeller developed from a 16-yr-old bookkeeper to the owner of the country’s oil monopoly before the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 made such things illegal. Still, Rockefeller and his contemporaries exemplified the American dream, though their methods were sometimes ruthless. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Rockfel.wps

Rockefeller, Duke, Vanderbilt, & Carnegie / Captains Of Industry : A 7 page paper on four men who helped shape the countries industrial revolution. Specifically, the paper tracks the management and business decisions of John Rockefeller, James Duke, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and Andrew Carnegie. Captains.wps

Alfie Kohn's Demonizing of Competition In The Book "No Contest" : A 5 page opinion paper on the value of competition in life. The writer details arguments Kohn makes in his book "No Contest," and refutes them accordingly. Kohn feels that competition is an unavoidable evil and uses many examples to prove his point. No other sources cited. Nocontes.wps

Alfie Kohn’s "No Contest" : A 5 page paper on this book by Alfie Kohn. THe writer discusses Kohn's philosophy of the value of eliminating competition, and details his examples on why this would be advantageous in business and personal relationships. Noconte2.wps

The History of Business Management : A well-detailed 12 page discussion of the historic evolution of business management as a discipline since the onset the Industrial Revolution (thru today). The works of key innovators in the field of management are examined-- Included are : Owens, Mills, Adams, Neuman, Babbage, Gilbreth, Gantt, Sheldon, Mayo, Sloan, Drucker, and host of other historic greats. Human resource issues, production management techniques, and a number of classic management theories are cited. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Manahist.wps

Developing Managers : A 5 page paper that looks at turning doctors into managers through the process of TQM, a management strategy. The writer argues that this was a creative answer to a bundle of problems created by new federal regulations imposed on community hospitals and all hospitals. The paper focuses on one success story in a community hospital environment. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Busmgmt.wps

Will Bureaucracy Survive? : A 5 page paper discussing the likelihood of the survival of bureaucracy through the millennium. Warren Bennis predicted in Changing Organizations that the bureaucratic organizations as we have known them would disappear by the end of this century. Though Bennis’ timing appears to be incorrect, his theory gains more credibility with each passing day. Without question, bureaucracy will last at least until the millennium, and even well into it. Before another though? It is much more likely that Bennis’ prediction will be seen, even by this generation, to come to bear. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Willsurv.wps

Management Theory / Does the Present Build on the Past? : A 5 page paper discussing the ways in which current management theories build on those preceding them. While terms like the virtual organization, the networked organization, and the boundaryless organization are new, their underlying philosophies are not. Not only have these philosophies been used before, but they have been used before this current century. The "new" organization is gravitating to a structure very similar to that common more than a hundred years ago. Bibliography lists 1 source. Futurorg.doc

Business Consulting and Information Retrieval : A 6 page paper that discusses the number of ways business consultants can collect data to most effectively address the issues of individual companies. This paper examines the four most commonly used formats for collecting information and determines the two most effective. It should also be noted that combining more than one style may be necessary in order to collect the most representative information. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Consult.wps

Statistical Process Control / The Effects Of Rationale Sub-Grouping for Sampling in Quality Control : A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the rationale for sub-grouping for sampling in quality control and the impacts for developing control charts. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Statp.wps

CDI Training In The World Of Manufacturing : A 23 page dissertation proposal concerning a research project involving administrators of major corporations. The research proposed would serve to determine if CDi training is in fact the best method of training. Bibliography lists 21 sources. Cdi2.wps

Production Economics : A 12 page discussion of factors which relate to profit maximation. Includes economic formulas and a discussion of isoquant curves and their relationship to economic modeling. Bibliography lists six sources. Prodedo.wps

Management / Human Resource Model Thesis :"A Study of Home-Based Laser Assemble Employees Through Exit Interviews and Information Technology." 65 pages in length including all charts, graphs, and statistical diagrams. The purpose of this particular study was to determine (via analysis of exit interviews) if an increase in both the quantity and quality of training through the use of information technology would assist in retaining home-based laser assembly employees. APA guidelines are adhered to, points are well-made, and more than 20 references are listed in bibliography. Interview/survey blanks (Appendix) are included FREE of charge ! Manathes.wps

Businesses’ Pollution Control Costs : A 5 page essay on some of the costs faced by businesses in bringing themselves into compliance with existing and ever-expanding environmental regulations. The Clean Air Act of 1990 was in itself expected to become the costliest set of regulations ever to have been imposed on America’s companies, but its expansion, announced last year with EPA enforcement to begin just after the turn of the century promises to put another bite on U.S. businesses that may prove to be the last regulation they can bear. Though some industry leaders try to turn the regulations into advantages for their companies, many already have all they can do to simply compete in today’s business climate without additional, expensive regulations. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Pollute.wps

Business Liability Insurance : An 8 page paper discussing liability insurance for business. Many businesses have chosen to forego liability coverage in the past, increasing numbers are now seeking insurance to help protect their businesses and themselves. Few states require any business liability insurance—when any requirements for liability coverage are present at all, they most frequently originate with the larger business contracting work to the smaller one. Tiny companies cannot be lulled by the lower prices that have been available in the past, because even as numbers of policies increase, so do the number of court cases. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Insure.wps

OSHA : This 5 page paper looks at OSHA, its purpose, and services it offers to small business managers to help them comply with the multitude of regulations. General information is provided with specific examples of how one company working with hazardous materials is working with OSHA to maintain a safe environment. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Oshapurp.wps

Super Widget Project Plan : A 9 page project plan for the production of the Super Widget, a four-piece wonder which will require retooling of existing machinery but no new machinery purchases. An outside contractor will produce and heat treat one of the parts, returning them to the contractor for use in their assembly function. The plan includes a Gantt chart for task milestones and a per-unit cost analysis for up to 1000 Super Widgets each week, beyond which level outside assembly workers will be needed to maintain promised shipping schedules. The plan includes contingency plans and contractual issues. No outside sources are listed. Superwid.wps

"The Need for a Vision" : A 3 page paper describing the need for a company to state a vision. The writer profiles Apple Computer, Inc. and details how that company uses this successful business concept. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Apple.wps

Analysis Of The Skiing Industry : A 5 page paper on the Skiing Industry. The writer looks at the rising stock prices of specific companies and some of the causal factors involved. Pricing strategies, weather conditions, fees, services, and even issues concerning the "Federal rent" paid by ski resorts are all factored in. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Skiindus.wps

The Effects of Yield Management on the Fortunes of the U.S. Airline Industry :
A 9 page paper on the positive financial effects that yield management pricing has had on the major airlines of the U.S., exhibited by a $2.5 billion industry-wide profit after posting losses of over $13 billion over the previous four years combined. With the major airlines’ increased financial health, they are better able to compete not only with each other, but against the newer, smaller airlines that would like to create a secondary market in areas not well-served by the major carriers. The major airlines, however, are using all their new-found financial might to drive the smaller ones out of their markets and then follow with increased fares when the threat of competition is gone. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Yieldmgt.wps

Jack-in-the-Box / Who is Responsible for Consumer Protection ? : A 6 page paper positing that although Jack-in-the-Box seems to be altruistic in its considerations of the harm it caused its customers, the federal government has not been as conscientious--they have said that responsibility for consumer protection resides in at the state government level. According to Kant and consumer protection groups, there is an inherent danger in this, as despotism is alive at the state level, and that many states are governed arbitrarily by people with special interests. Given this situation, via Kant's advice, it behooves consumers to continue policing all levels of government in order to find the protection from harm to which they are entitled. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Jackbox.wps

The Global Market & The Year 2000 : A 5 page paper that points out a few of the problems presented to the governments and businesses in the global marketplace by the Year 2000 problem, and how those who are not compliant with the problem may cause long-standing problems to the global economy. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Year2000.wps

Minorities In Management : 6 pages in length. Throughout America, African-American women are the most underrepresented of all corporate managerial positions. At a mere twelve percent of the entire female work force, black women make up only seven percent of all management positions. However, that represents only one minority who is overlooked in the management world; Hispanics, Asians and women in general are routinely omitted from management promotions. When they have managed to earn higher status within their companies, most often through considerably greater effort, they are not given the same amount of respect nor regarded as impartially by their subordinates as are their white male counterparts. The writer discusses the various difficulties that plague minorities in management. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Minorman.wps

Minority Set-Asides : A 5 page paper examining the usefulness of minority set-asides in government contracts. The federal government necessarily goes to the private sector for acquisition of goods and services needed. Government contracts are seen as a lucrative way of expanding almost any business. There has been much debate over the current relevance of maintaining certain contracts only for competition by minority-owned businesses, but nearly all the participants neglect to note that the set-asides are overseen by the Small Business Administration. The contracts are also limited to small businesses, a factor that needs to be considered more than it is. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Miset.wps

Building Supply & Game Theory : A 7 analysis of whether one company should go competitively head-to-head with a smaller competitor, using game theory for the analysis. Player 1 is contemplating a move against their prime competitor in the regional sales of building supplies by temporarily reducing their prices on Player 2’s best-selling product. Player 1 is certain they will gain a significant percentage of Player 2’s customers as a result of this move, but Player 1 cannot be certain that they will retain those customers once the price returns to higher levels. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Gamethe.wps

Porter’s Five Force Analysis / The Best Choice for Industry Analysis? : An 8 page paper discussing industry analyses of the commercial aircraft manufacturing industry. Issues specific to Boeing and Airbus Industry (AI) are discussed throughout. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Airboe.wps

Supply Chain Management : This 5 page paper discusses supply chain management -- what it is and what it can do for a company. Initial start-up costs and potential savings are also discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Supplych.wps

Nursing Home Management : A 20 page research paper on management practices, theories and ideologies that should be applied to astute nursing home management. The paper gives a general overview of current general management trends and discusses the changing face of the field of health care. All involved parties have come to the realization that health care costs must be contained, and health care in general is looking to the hard lessons learned by the country’s manufacturing sector in recent years of the necessity for increasing quality while simultaneously reducing costs, a form of Total Quality Management. The service sector is the fastest-growing of the nation’s economy, and the most successful companies have applied manufacturing’s lessons to emerge as leaders in their industries. Two examples are Southwest Airlines and Ritz-Carlton Hotels: training has been a key factor in their success. Bibliography lists 12+ sources. Nursmana.wps

Negotiations Among Business Groups : A 10 page paper discussing business negotiations. They come in all shapes and sizes, from arranging delivery terms with a single supplier to negotiating multi-million dollar labor contracts. Increased merger activity among corporations has led to greatly increased negotiations of the terms that those mergers will require, and there are those ever-present labor union contract negotiations with which many corporations routinely have to deal. The most reasonable of negotiators will report that they attempt to achieve the win/win result that will be good for all parties involved, but there are others, notably labor/management negotiators, who maintain that only the victor/loser scenario is acceptable, with their side as the victor, of course. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Negobus.wps

The Retail Gasoline Industry in The United States / Focus on Maryland : A 10 page paper presenting an overview of the retail gasoline market. Laws and regulations are examined, as are taxation, profitability, brand names and costs of a typical gas station. A special emphasis is directed on the petroleum industry and the issues affecting it in Maryland. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Gasoln.wps

Rubber Industry / Present & Future : An 8 page research paper that looks at the rubber industry, both the tire and nontire industry. Nine companies control the overwhelming proportion of the tire industry and ten companies control the nontire industry. There are two major challenges facing the tire industry: the disposal of discarded tires which poses an environmental threat and the fact that tires are lasting longer decreasing the demand for replacement tires. Still, the nontire and the tire industries as well as natural rubber and synthetic rubber are well positioned for the future. Demand will not decrease for these products. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Rubbind.wps industry analysis

The Travel Industry -- Today & Tomorrow : A 6 page paper on the travel industry and some contemporary trends affecting its growth. Issues concerning government regulation, group travel, and new costs involved in operations are discussed. Predictions are made for the future. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Travlind.wps

Law Enforcement Leadership : 5 pages in length. In the changing face of law enforcement, officers are more dependent than ever on the cooperation of the public for which they work. No longer able to be "all business," they, too, must employ the principles of good management and good public relations in order to foster partnership relations with the public. The management personnel charged with leading those with the most direct public contact are required to exhibit at least the same level of skill in dealing with those for whom they are responsible. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Lawlead.wps

Management At Three Major Airlines : A 9 page paper discussing the similarities and the management philosophies of American, United and Delta. All old, established companies, they are the three leaders of the US airline industry in terms of total revenues. Neither was profitable until the federal government authorized air mail by private carrier in 1925, and all three operate with only an uneasy peace with their pilots. The paper asks whether any of the three practices TQM, and concludes, based on the company-as-hostage stance of the pilots, that they do not. Bibliography lists 12 sources. 3Airline.wps

Coffee & Its Industry : A 5 page essay on the world-famous aromatic brew from the coffee bean which includes an analysis of the fluctuating coffee prices of 1997 and the history behind the beverage. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Coffee.rtf

"Management Of Meaning" : A 6 page essay discussing the statement : "Management of meaning is the heart of successful leadership." Bibliography lists 5 sources. Mmeanin.wps

One Approach To Management : A 6 page paper discussing and analyzing a specific and personal approach to management. Key issues relating to the changing world of management are also discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Mleader.wps

Windows NT 4.0 v. UNIX – A Cost Comparison : An 8 page paper discussing a cost comparison between WindowsNT 4.0 and UNIX which shows UNIX to be a better value and less expensive to a company. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Ntvunix.doc

Harvard University As A Global Business : This 10 page research paper examines Harvard University and the way in which it markets and manages itself as a global business, attracting students from all over the world. Specifically discussed are Harvard's student life, housing staff, education costs, availability of loans, financial aid and scholarships, individual schools of study, and job prospects after college. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Harvardu.wps

Corporate Golf Tournament Sponsorship : An 8 page paper discussing corporate sponsorship of golf tournaments. In asking whether golf benefits the corporation or the consumer more, the answer is definitively for the corporation. Those proposing that golf is for everyone obviously have the budgets that will allow them to play the game, because its expense prohibits many from taking part. Its expense is one of the attractions of the millions of corporate dollars spent in sponsorship each year, however: the average income of the committed golfer is more than $60,000, making the community of amateur golfers a marketer’s dream come true. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Golfcorp.doc

Directors of Nursing / Responsibilities : A 5 page overview of the myriad responsibilities facing DONs today, including quality clinical gerontology, human resource responsibilities and business management responsibilities. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Dirnursg.wps

Boeing / A Case Study : Approximately 4 pages worth of case study analysis and notes on Boeing (corporation) written from a management/business orientated perspective. (Strengths, Weaknesses, Macro, Micro analysis etc;). No Bibliography. Boeing.wps

Boeing in the Year 2001 and Beyond : A 10 page paper on Boeing's proposed merger with McDonnell Douglas, its current advantage in commerical and defense aviation, how its work in the community increases the company's strength, and financial information. The paper seeks to prove that Boeing's mid-1990’s business moves thrust the company forward into the next century. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Boeing2.wps

SmithKline Beecham : A 20 page paper discussing SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceutical Corporation, its background, its financial status both before and after merger activities, SmithKline Beecham’s position in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as stock information and some of the current issues facing the company. Bibliography lists 21 sources. SKB.doc.wps

Case / Evaluation Of 501c.3 Organizations For Contribution Of $300,000 : A 5 page paper that evaluates 4 different 501c.3 charitable organizations to choose two for the distribution of $300,000 in contributions. The writer compares the four organizations on the basis of whether the meet the goals of their mission statements and how they use the donations they receive. In the end, the writer chooses just two of the four to receive donations. No Bibliography. 501c3.wps

Harley Davidson Co. / Management Case Study : 8 pages in length. Analytical discussion of the company Harley-Davidson from a management perspective. Paper details how they applied contemporary principles of quality management to save the company during the late 1980's and early 1990's. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Harley.wps

The Ford Motor Company : This 15 page paper provides an overview of the Ford Motor Company, its history and development, its move into the global market, and its diversification of products and services. Bibliography lists ten sources. Fordco.wps

Mercedes-Benz North American Operations : A 5 page paper discussing the Mercedes Metamorphosis. Mercedes-Benz seems to have been with us from time immemorial, but it has only been in the last 30 years that the German parent company, Daimler-Benz, has had a North American subsidiary. At sales of $1.7 billion in 1995, the last year for which figures are available for this privately-held subsidiary, Mercedes-Benz has seen success in North America, and indeed all over the world. No amount of former success, however, is preparatory for the heights to which Mercedes intends to fly, beginning with the manufacture of their sports utility vehicle in their new Alabama plant. Bibliography lists 7 sources. M-Benz.doc

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation : A 5 page research paper reviewing the background and history of Mitsubishi. A massive Federal lawsuit charging sexual harassment of hundreds of women placed a shadow over the company during the mid-1990’s. Racial discrimination was also alleged. Fiscal data and information about Mitsubishi's environmental efforts are presented in this paper. Bibliography included. Mitsubish.wps

BMW / Company Analysis : A 5 page research paper describing BMW. Information on the following topics provided in this report : background, history, financial report, safety innovations, and recycling. BMW is a major force in the economy of at least two countries: the United States and Germany. Bibliography is included. Bmw.wps

Problems & Solutions At Toyota : In this 8 page research paper, the writer discusses some of the problems that Toyota had during the early 1990's along with other Japanese auto manufacturers. Some specific concerns included : high material costs, too few vehicle choices, high employee turnover, and inattentiveness to marketing mix. The writer makes pertinent recommendations -- detailing some of the steps that Toyota can take to ensure a more productive, profitable future. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Toyota.wps

Problems & Solutions At Toyota # 2 : In this 11 page case study, several key problems facing Toyota are presented, described, and analyzed to find possible solutions. Macro and microeconomic issues are explored and the writer offers ideas relevant to contemporary management theory including the possibility of Toyota switching to a J.I.T. inventory system, becoming proactive in their leadership style-- and solving problems before they happen. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Toyota2.wps

Business & Information Technology Case Study : A 9 page paper that provides a comprehensive sample case study of a business and evaluations and recommendations based on their operations. The business, Video-Vision provides video cassettes to 50 hotels in 12 countries. Charts included. No Bibliography. Videocas.wps

Apple Computer Inc : A 10 page research paper that investigates Apple Computer, Inc. Current fiscal information is reported as well as setbacks the company has experienced and recent announcements Apple has made. A SWOT analysis is provided. Conclusions offer recommendations for Apple Computer to regain its image and market share. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Apcomp.wps

Dell Computer : An 18 page paper discussing Dell’s acsension to the number one producer of personal computers and the competitive pressures they face. Historically, Dell Computer has participated primarily in the hardware segment of the PC market, and has concentrated on government agencies and small business for the bulk of their sales. With the shift of focus among so many companies regarding just what the Internet might be able to do for them, both in terms of boosting sales of their own products and as a tool for developing intranets not dependent on physical location as Local Area Networks (LANs) are, Dell has also added Internet servers to their talents for voluminous and rapid sales. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Dellcomp.doc

Leadership at Gateway 2000 : 5 pages in length. Gateway 2000 CEO Ted Waitt has learned the immeasurable business value of both great customer service and extremely happy employees. One of his requirements of both his employees and his leadership team is that they have fun while they work hard. There is no doubt that Ted Waitt and the other 9,700 employees of Gateway 2000 are dedicated to the success of their company, and the company seems to have suffered little of the "little Caesar" growing pains so common with a rapidly growing business. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Gateway.wps

Sun Microsystems / Workstations : A 40 page research thesis that explores first the Workstation industry, then specifically Sun Microsystems. Sections regarding the industry as a whole include: an industry profile, competitors, comparisons of sales and net income of major players in the industry, an analysis of Porter's model and how it is used in the industry, and the importance of information technology to the industry. Sections focusing on Sun Microsystems include: a profile of the company, including its chief executive officers, financial performance over a five year period of time, their competitive strategy model, and an analysis of how they use information systems including the use of Wiseman's strategic option generator, a profile of the company's success factors and a final analysis of Sun in terms of business strategy and how well the company is positioned for the future. Tables, Charts and other Illustrations are included in this report. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Sun.wps

Telecommunications Equipment Industry / An Analysis Of 3Com : A 40 page research investigation into the titled industry with an emphasis on 3Com Corporation. The report first provides an overview of the subset of the industry: networking and modems, and describes each of the major competitors. Porter's competitive strategies model is used to explain competitive advantages of each company. The second section of the report deals specifically with the 3Com Corporation, its financial state, it market share, and products it manufacturers and those they are beginning to manufacture. Illustrations, tables and graphs are included. Bibliography lists 23 sources. 3Com.wps

Telecommunications Equipment Industry / 3Com : A 52 page research report about their telecommunications equipment industry in general and 3Com in specific. This vast report includes a summary of the industry including information from Moody's, a historical report of 3Com, an analysis of the company, its products, and competitive advantage within the industry. The report includes financial analyses as well as alliances and partnerships developed by 3Com and its cutting edge products. As the world's leader in Ethernet and Fast Ethernet technology in combination with its many other innovations and attention to customers' needs, 3Com is very well positioned for the future. This comprehensive report also provides a structured analysis of the company and an analysis of the factors contributing to its success. Bibliography lists 26 sources. Telecom.doc

Telecommunications Deregulation / Microsoft’s $1 Billion Investment In Comcast :
A 10 page paper on some of the effects of the 1996 Telecommunications Deregulation and Reform Act. When the first phase of industry deregulation went into effect in 1992, some of the largest phone companies rushed to become cable companies also, but only a few succeeded in making their ventures profitable. Microsoft’s investment in Comcast in 1997 marked the first large-scale attempt to capitalize on deregulation by a related, rather than direct segment of the telecommunications industry. Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources. Comcast.wps

The Growth Of Lotus Development Corporation : 5 pages in length. Of the early days of Lotus Development Corporation, Janet Axelrod says that she and Mitchell Kapor, Lotus’ founder, had come to an understanding early on: Kapor would deal with the business end of things; Axelrod would ensure that Lotus employees enjoyed some of the most liberal benefits in the industry and that Lotus would be recognized as a leading innovator in corporate responsibility. That agreement was struck in 1981, and it still holds today. Though IBM broke its own precedence and acquired Lotus by means of a hostile takeover in 1995, Lotus remains a leader in its field and is increasingly global in its focus. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Lotus2.doc

Texas Instruments’ Legal Guards : 14 pages in length. Texas Instruments has been in the enviable position of holding the only semiconductor-specific patent addressing basic design. TI is extremely protective of their rights concerning the patent, and with good reason: semiconductor pursuits currently account for 84 percent of all of TI’s business, but the patent is set to expire in 2001. While the company pursues other avenues of business in search of products and processes that can take the revenue places of patent licensing, they also pursue every method of protecting the use of the patent until the final expiration, when it becomes public domain property. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Texasins.doc

Intel's Success & Failure : A 6 page analysis of Intel's success in the microprocessor industry supplemented with critical review of their apparently poor handling of the 1995 "flawed Pentium" chip fiasco in which it was announced that all chips made up until a certain date would produce an incorrect result when performing one specific calculation in division. A useful reference for those studying public relations. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Intel95.wps

The Limited / A Retail Case Study : A short, yet comprehensive 5 page case study in Management & Marketing of The Limited; -- a chain of retail stores that re-vitalized its strategy to incorporate and remain focused upon a number of important techniques including : brand-building, centralized decision-making, adherence codes for all stores, and more. Limited was a chain suffering from rapidly-dwindling sales volume whose productivity was turned around completely by the back-to-basics approach(es) discussed in this paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Limited.wps

Saks Fifth Avenue / Improving Customer Relations Increase Sales : A 9 page paper which primarily examines how increased customer service efforts at Saks Fifth Avenue chains have improved the retail chain's image and greatly augmented sales at the same time. In response to a previous decline in sales, Saks has added a greater amount of accommodations for customers, stopped charging women for alterations, improved record-keeping procedures, and re-trained employees in customer service-related skills & techniques. It is concluded that Sax Fifth Avenue is one of few companies that has managed to successfully "turn around" yesterday's failure to mind the needs of consumers. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Saks5th.wps

Merrill Lynch & Company : 12 pages in length. Founded in 1914 by Charles Merrill, Merrill Lynch is "the US's leading brokerage firm and the leader in US and foreign equities underwriting, combines retail brokerage and cash management with investment banking." Other lines include clearing services, retail banking, and insurance. The company also has a recognized presence overseas and provides investment and financing services to companies outside the US and Canada. Its combined asset-management arms make up one of the largest mutual fund managers in the world, with a business value of over $1 trillion. Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources. Merrill.wps

Salomon/Smith Barney Merger : The acquisition of Salomon by Travelers’ in the Fall of 1997 is studied in this 40 page paper. The new company which was created by the deal, Salomon Smith Barney is studied. An analysis considers not only the financial picture of each company, but also problems with the clash of corporate cultures and personalities at the highest levels of the firms. Several charts are provided to illustrate financial information. A note is included that suggests techniques for conveying methods of financial analysis while utilizing the case study.This is also helpful to anyone who wants an understanding of how to consider various factors in any financial analysis. Bibliography lists 30 sources. Smithb.rtf

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company : A 5 page paper that overviews this company which is now 100 years old. Last year's income is given as are the strengths and weaknesses of the company. The CEO who took over in 1996 has a large vision for the future and this is also reported. Finally, a SWOT analysis chart is provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Goodyear.wps

Winnebago’s Strategic Management : A 10 page paper examining the sales record of the motor home manufacturer and answering the speculation that perhaps Winnebago should look to overseas markets for their products. The company has entered into a marketing consortium with other manufacturers to attract the over-50 buyers to whom they typically sell their vehicles, but they apparently have totally overlooked the convenience of family vacations when based on motor home travel. There is little worse than the complaints of bored children tied into the back seat of a car, tired, hungry and needing a bathroom stop, all problems that do not arise when travelling in a motor home. The writer recommends that the company target this group rather than attempting to go overseas. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Winebag.wps

Rectifying Communications Impasses : A 5 page paper analyzing the organizational communication "disconnect" of a rapidly growing business, Lawson Software, that inadvertently allows their attitudes to lapse into a we vs. they mentality. The company urged their reluctant managers to use peer-to-peer training to become facilitators of groups whose surface purposes were to discuss the internal problems of the company. The managers, however, realized that all their internal problems were only facets of one underlying trouble: an early breakdown of communication both intragroup and intergroup. One manager said that while Deming had provided the philosophy, the facilitator approach at Lawson had provided the means for implementation. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Impass.wps

Fictitious Case In Sales Management / Hiring & Assimilating Women : In this 8 page case analysis of a fictitious company, the writer describes the problem faced by an older manager who has not found the same success in assimilating women as he had always found with men. The same motivations and invitations to social affairs that improved rapport with male salespeople only damaged relations with women. The writer presents possible solutions to this sales manager's common problem and evaluates each one- -deciding that the company will need to hire women trainers with experience in their field to help restructure company efforts and to make the new generation of saleswomen happy with their job. Short & long term implications of the proposed plan are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Salecas2.wps

Fictitious Case In Sales Management / Firing Moonlighters : In this 7 page case analysis of a fictitious company, a manager finds that one of his salespeople has been lying about the reasons for his sharp decline in sales; Evidently, the rep had been moonlighting at a part-time job and the manager is now confronted with an executive dilemma concerning what course of action should be taken. The writer evaluates the internal and external implications of every possible decision (i.e. impact that firing the rep would have on employee morale, cost of replacing him, effects of disciplining him, effects of changing him over from salary to straight commission, etc;) and ultimately concludes that while it would not be reasonable to fire the salesperson, a switch to straight commission would be most appropriate in this case. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Salecas3.wps

Fictitious Case In Sales Management / Earnings Caps For Top Performers ? :
In this 6 page case analysis of a fictitious company, a top salesperson threatens to leave when her quota to earn bonuses is consistently raised each year to be higher than she earned during the previous year. The company's possible solutions to this problem are evaluated as are the potentially positive and negative outcomes of each. The interest of company & sales morale is figured in and it is ultimately concluded that payscales which reward top performers are indeed the most beneficial in the long run and that caps or "ceilings" should be removed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Salecas4.wps

Managerial Case Study / HealthSouth Rehabilitation Corporation : Discussed are the internal & external environments as well as the company's outlook for the future and recommendations, etc; No Bibliography available. Healcase.wps

McDonald's / Case Study : An 8 page study of McDonald's and the trend towards globalization. The company's history, present, and future growth are examined with emphasis on common principles of international business. Financial data is provided and the company's strong points and weak points are assessed with relevance to all aspects of the marketing mix. Mcdonald.wps

McDonald's & Team Development : A 7 page paper that discusses the corporate management training and internal and external environments of the corporation. It also provides information from a local restaurant, its environment and the number one cost-containment issue of raw waste as related to employee morale. Solutions provided are related to building a team, including friendly competition awards, quick team meetings, and instilling the sense of "team." Concludes with a discussion of process. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Mickyd.wps

Sonic, Incorporated : This 10 page paper analyzes the Sonic company exploring the reasons for their success. Sonic occupies an enviable fifth position in the hamburger section of the fast food restaurant industry. That position has been solid since 1987 due to the efforts of the CEO who took over that year. The paper ends with recommendations for Sonic to consider. Sonic2.wps

7-11 -- Time Management Around Merchandising Issues : A 7 page paper with a background on Southland Corporation, and a "local" 7-11 store and its merchandising functions. The paper proposes time management solutions to its apparent merchandising flaws. Bibliography lists 3 sources. 711bus.wps

Problem Solving at the McDonnell Douglas Corporation : 8 pages in length. An excellent analysis of strategic management at the McDonnell-Douglas Corporation. Even though the company leads its industry with a # 1 position, the writer is able to cite several problems including its failure to be proactive. Recommendations for improvement are provided as are future projections. Two illustrative charts are included. Bibliography lists 8+ sources. Mcdonnel.wps

Northland Cranberries, Inc. : A 12 page financial assessment of Northland Cranberries, in land holdings the world’s largest commercial producer of cranberries. Until 1993, Northland was part of the Ocean Spray cooperative that holds most of the domestic cranberry product market. Northland began producing 100 percent juice products under their own brand in 1995, and then took that brand national in late 1997. Analysts have looked on the company favorably since their IPO in 1987 for their sound financial management and a clearly-defined business plan that have kept Northland on track with their move to the national market. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Northlnd.wps

The Medical Supply Industry : A 4 page overview of the demographic and other factors concerning the medial supply industry. Various statistics are cited concerning sales forecasts, imports/exports, and more. The writer concludes that the industry is a benevolent one-- who purpose is geared towards helping others-- and whose money primarily goes to just that cause. Industry.wps

The NIKE Corporation : This insightful 13 page case study examines Nike's history, marketing strategy, methods of production & distribution, human resources, and plans to expand overseas. Useful statistics and illustrative charts are included. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Nike.wps

Nike Corporation / Strategic Analysis : 10 pages in length. In 1997, Nike held the No. 1 position in sales of athletic shoes and apparel. They lost that position to Reebok, then regained it and became stronger than ever. How they accomplished this feat is discussed in this research paper. Their strategic development, including establishing a network form of organization is explained. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Nikecorp.wps

Bankruptcy At Federated Department Stores / What Campeau Could Have Done :
A 5 page paper speculating how Federated Department Stores could have avoided filing Chapter 11 in 1989. Of course it’s always easier to see what could have been done than it is to have a completely clear view of the best long-term course of action when making a decision, but seeing the way is never clear through the fog of massive ego and arrogance. Robert Campeau wanted Federated Department Stores, and he wasn’t going to let a little thing like knowing nothing of the retail business stop him. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Fedepst.wps

NuCor Corp / Plan For Growth & The Acquisition of Increased Market Share :
6 pages in length. Written to executives at the NuCor corporation, this model presentation presents an analysis of internal & external environmental factors concerning the company's current status and growth. The company's strategy is assessed and a proposal for future growth opportunities is presented based upon available data. Includes chart. No Bibliography. Nucomcas.wps

Case Study / Price Promotion at Hartmann Luggage : A 7 page case study of whether Hartmann Luggage Company should indeed offer annual price promotions to its retailers, or whether the company should maintain its policy of image maintenance and high quality that have been the company’s hallmarks for more than 100 years since its founding in 1877. The more narrow issue discussed is whether the price promotions of 1978 and 1979 were indeed profitable. Included are alternatives that Hartmann could reasonably employ to increase the company’s market share while avoiding the price promotions they dread. No Bibliography. Hartmann.wps

BBC Brown Boveri Ltd / Economic, Social & Technological Trends from 1975-1986 :
A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the significant economic, political, social and technological trends that impacted BBC Brown Boveri (Switzerland) between 1975 and 1986, with a significant concentration on the power generation and industrial motors sectors, and reflects upon the application of Porter’s diamond model in order to relate these elements in terms of competitive advantage. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Brownbo.wps

Problem / Solution Case Study / Conrail : 10 pages in length. A case study of Conrail -- including a brief overview of the company's history, strengths & weaknesses, and current growth problems. Several viable solutions are proposed based on sound contemporary management principles and justified recommendations are made. No Bibliography. Manacas3.wps

Problem-Solving Case Study / Sale Recruitment : 9 pages in length. A sample problem-solving case in human resource management in which the writer attempts to make a determination as to which of several candidates should be hired to fill a specific position in sales. The internal and external environments are analyzed and all possible solutions are assessed. Conclusive determinations are made about the best candidate and reasonable predictions for the future are made. Bibliography lists 4 supporting sources. **The original case was presented to the writer on a handout which is no longer available** Manacas.wps

Village Inn’s Food Service : A 10 page paper based on a case study of the restaurant, coffee shop, and bar function of a San Diego Village Inn motel and restaurant. The establishment has found itself with neither assistant manager or restaurant manager, and the entire food service function has disintegrated into chaos. A head cook who also served as the restaurant manager descended on long-time wait staff with dictatorial and condescending measures. The staff response was that of rebellion, and the "new" head cook was discharged within his 90-day probationary period. The company is perennially understaffed and pays enough in overtime to more than justify the addition of some temporary relief workers to ease the stresses faced by overworked permanent employees. No bibliography. Villinn.wps

Blockbuster, Republic Industries And Wayne Huizenga : A 5 page paper that traces Wayne Huizenga's success from his waste management company through his Blockbuster days to his now Republic Industries, a very diversified company. This billionaire is once again bound to make yet another fortune as he continues his expansion into several different areas including car sales and rentals. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Blockb.doc

Small Airports and Small Commuter Airlines : A 25 page research paper that gives an overview of the small airport and commuter airline industry. The author considers the safety, service, financial success and barriers to success as this industry relates to the more common large carrier airline industry. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Airlines.wps

Southwest Airlines -- Ingredients Of Success : A 12 page case study of Southwest Airlines -- one of the top companies in its industry. The writer analyzes SW's market niche, pricing strategy, human resource maintenance, financial structure, emphasis on low cost, and more. Equipment, technology, and plans for the future are included as well. Several charts provided in Appendix. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Swairlin.wps

Southwest Airlines’ Marketing Strategy : A 10 page case research paper with Southwest Airlines as its focus. Southwest is one of America’s largest airlines in terms of passenger boardings, and yet it serves airports in a relatively small number of 24 states. Overall, the company’s marketing strategy is to provide the best-possible no-frills service with the newest equipment available, then tell the flying public about the top-notch safety record…In a report filed with the SEC mid-way through 1996, Southwest included a list of "what ifs" of things that might happen, things that prevented them from forecasting performance for the very next quarter. They just keep flying—often, right past the competition. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Southwst.wps

Southwest Airlines / Selection Of Pilots : A 15 page paper discussing the selection of pilots at Southwest Airlines. Finding a job is never an easy task for a commercial pilot. Not only does Southwest not make the process any easier, they also have the added requirements of a sense of humor and the proper attitude in order to be considered for selection for their company. Southwest has the highest percentage of female pilots of any airline in the country, but still have only a few in comparison to the total number of pilots they employ. The corporate culture of have fun and work hard applies to all areas of the company, including the pilot faction, and those prospective pilots unwilling to serve as substitute baggage handler on occasion most likely will not even make the first cut. Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources. Soutwest.wps

Valujet Airlines / An Analytical Case Study : This 8 page paper examines the history, market niche, and organizational structure of ValuJet Airlines-- a company best known for its low cost airfare and frequent problems / crashes ! Issues concerning service, management style, and fiscal outlook are analyzed to provide an in-depth overview of the company's strengths and weaknesses. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Valujet.wps

Southwest vs. ValuJet / Successful Airline vs. Unsuccessful Airline : In this 10 page report, the writer compares Southwest with Value Jet Airlines. It is reasoned that the reputation-wrecked ValuJet airlines has only trotted along a bumpy road to industry success. Its future is much less certain than the ever-growing Southwest Airlines. Marketability, cost issues, human relations, and more-- are examined with respect to each of these two companies to support such a thesis. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Valusout.wps

Management At American, Delta & United Airlines : A 9 page paper discussing the management similarities of the three airlines. American, Delta and United Airlines are all commercial passenger air carriers. Beyond that, they have only a few similarities. All are old commercial carriers that were facing bankruptcy together until the US Postal Service approved air travel for the US Mail in 1925. There, they reached a point of divergence that continues today. It would seem that, because of the emphasis on employee ownership, United would be the "best" to work for, at least as long as the pilots remain happy with their contract. The management style is appealing because it takes the employees into consideration perhaps more than the others do Bibliography lists 10 sources. 2air.wps

British Airways’ Merger With USAir : A 6 page paper discussing the benefits and detriments of British Airways’ merger with the US-based airline in 1992.. At a time when the entire industry was losing unprecedented sums of money, BA was able to remain profitable, though only barely so. USAir was losing less than its US-based counterparts, and the two of them together had a chance to pull themselves out of their financial slump. Other US-based carriers and even the national airlines of several European countries opposed the idea, however, believing that increased competition would deepen their already-serious deficits. Bibliography lists 3 sources. USAir.wps

The Unprecedented Growth of AEI Corporation : 25 pages in length. An in-depth evaluation of Air Express International (AEI)-- the world's leading logistics company and freight forwarder. AEI's services, finances, and marketing stratagem are analyzed as are its growth and stockholder issues. Paper provides an excellent case study. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Aeicase.wps

The Unprecedented Growth of AEI Corporation # 2 : 30 pages in length. Another in-depth analysis of Air Express International; This one dealing more with the company's new technologies, mergers, acquisitions, and international expansion. The paper concentrates much less on financial statistics when compared with AEI Case # 1 though. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Aeicase2.wps

Wal-Mart : A 6 page paper that considers the issues that have arisen from the attempts of Wal-Mart to bring their retail outlets to small localized communities across the nation. This paper suggests that communities must reflect on both the pros and cons of this kind of development before determining opposition or support. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Walmart2.wps walmart

Wal-Mart / Case Study In Discount Retailing : A 6 page case study on the company that has blown away virtually all discount retail competitors : Wal-Mart. The writer discusses Wal-Mart's diversity, pricing strategy, customer service, and cost-cutting emphasis. Distribution techniques and cutthroat competition are detailed in an attempt to understand how Wal-mart has managed to successfully stay so far ahead of their competition. No bibliography. Walmart.wps Walmart

Retail Competition & Kmart Stores : A 15 page paper discussing Kmart’s difficulty in competing with both Wal-Mart and Target, consistently losing market share to each. To their credit, Kmart has determined to improve their image and they have done good solid research into changing American demographics as global conditions affect them. As of yet, however, they have not fully taken advantage of that research that yielded some retail-changing and far-reaching implications. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Kmart.wps

Bollengers [Book Store] / Death of an Independent : A 5 page essay on the demise of the independent bookstore in the wake of the mega bookstores pushing them out. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Bollen.wps

Business Results at Kellogg Company : A 5 page paper discussing the business results of Kellogg’s fiscal year 1996. Kellogg is a nearly $ 7 billion company and is worldwide in its activities. It has manufacturing facilities in 20 countries and sells product in nearly 160 countries. Of those, the fastest-growing markets are Latin America and Asia. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Kellogg.doc

Chase Manhattan / Company Profile & Strategic Analysis : A 10 page paper that provides a comprehensive overview of Chase Manhattan Corporation, the nations largest bank, and reflects on their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and considers recommendations for change and their outlook for the future. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Chaseman.wps

Citicorp : A 10 page paper discussing Citicorp’s future and profitability when compared to the state of the economy. The examination includes past stock performance, drawing analogy between that and the growth of GDP between 1994 and late 1997. Even with the phenomenal growth of the stock market in general and in Citicorp stock in particular, investment analysts still rate the company’s stock as a "strong buy," anticipating even further growth in the value of their own stock. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Citicorp.doc

AT&T Corporation : A 5 page paper that discusses AT&T's revenues and profit, their management processes, new involvement with the Internet, new marketing strategies, and plans for the future. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Attcorp.wps

AT&T Corporation vs. Sprint Corporation : This 5 page paper compares and contrasts these two major telecommunications corporations. Innovations of each company are cited as well as their aggressive marketing strategies. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Attsprnt.wps

Sprint Corporation : A 5 page paper that discusses the history of Sprint, its acquisitions and joint ventures, Internet presence, annual revenue, and future plans. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Sprintco.wps

Hotel Management Case Study / The Fairfield Inn : The writer of this 8 page case study examines a particular hotel, a local Fairfield Inn, part of a chain of some 172 economy hotels operated by Marriott International, Inc. In addition to examining organizational structure, the paper presents key problems and assesses the pros and cons of several possible solutions; ultimately recommending the most promising one. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Fairfiel.wps

De Beers / The Diamond Monopoly : This 5 page paper explores the idea of a monopoly within the diamond industry by looking at De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited and it's affiliates. It takes a close look at the characteristics of the cartel as signified by the "single channeling agent" of the CSO (Central Selling Organization) branch of De Beers. It then notes marketing strategies and outcomes and concludes with a delineation of problems that could interfere with De Beer's status of virtual monopoly. DeBeers.wps

The History Of Frito-Lay : This 8 page paper reviews the history of the Frito-Lay Company. From the early activities of Mr. Doolin and Mr. Lay to the merger in 1965 with the Pepsi-Cola Company and through the restructuring that brings us to the present. It examines such aspects as marketing, expansion and the use of computers. It concludes with a look to the future and the potential of cross-cultural marketing. fritolay.wps

Ann Taylor & Public Relations : This 7 page paper presents a general overview of Ann Taylor Stores Corporation, including income for 1997 and reports some public relationships problems they experienced in 1996, including a lawsuit by stockholders. How executives of the company responded are discussed briefly. Bibliography lists 5 sources. AnnTaylor.wps

American Management Systems : A 5 page paper discussing problems the company has with some of their consulting projects. Major European contracts have been cancelled at a time before the project actually began, but after AMS had hired the necessary numbers of consultants to complete the job for which they had contracted. In preferring to hire consultants fresh out of school for European projects, AMS failed to note the cultural differences of the perception equating age with experience. Bibliography lists 5 sources. u

Cooper Industries / Nicholson File Company : A 10 page case study examining the conditions and events that led to the end of the Nicholson File Company as a business entity all to its own. In 1972, there were at least three companies interested in acquiring Nicholson, two of which were what is now the CooperTools division of Cooper Industries and the H.K. Porter Company. Founded in 1919, Cooper was the youngster of the three and now owns both of the others. This paper addresses Cooper’s astuteness in pursuing Nicholson, how much Cooper could afford to pay per share and the concerns of the then-existing Nicholson stockholders. No Bibliography. Cooper.wps

Unilever US : A 5 page paper presenting an overview of this giant company. Unilever is a truly international behemoth that is the world’s largest producer of packaged consumer goods in the food and soap industries; "Unilever is also the world's #1 maker of margarine, tea, ice cream, personal wash products, prestige fragrances, and deodorants. Its more than 1,000 brand-name products include such familiar names as Lipton, Popsicle, Vaseline, Q-Tips, Helene Curtis, Lever 2000, Pepsodent, Wisk, and Calvin Klein." Bibliography lists 8 sources. Unilever.doc

Dow Chemical Company : An 8 page paper discussing the business outlook for Dow Chemical. Dow is concluding the beginning phase of its recreation, purchasing its own outstanding shares of stock, selling businesses that it cannot reconcile with the definition of "core business" and acquiring others that better fit the company’s definition of "core." Dow is poised to take full advantage of the explosive growth in the big emerging markets of the world. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Dowchem.wps

Consulting At Ben & Jerry’s : An 18 page consultant’s report on the problems faced by ice cream manufacturer Ben & Jerry’s. Originally an "upstart" with an unorthodox and highly liberal view of corporate responsibility, Ben & Jerry’s has grown to claim 39% of the US market in "super-premium" ice cream—the best of the best of ice cream. Vermont based, the company has suffered in the US because of Americans’ growing health consciousness as people all over the country attempt to trim fat from their diets. In order to increase revenues, Ben & Jerry’s has made a solid bid at being an international company, but their established corporate culture does not match the established societal culture of the countries in which they want to establish a market. The consultant arrives at a plan that enables Ben & Jerry’s to make their move into the global market while preserving their US corporate culture. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Benjerry.wps

Ice Cream / Cultural Symbol and Example of Good Business : A 6 page research paper in which the writer examines the phenomena of America's love for ice cream as well as some of the inner-working of companies such as Ben & Jerry's and the efforts that these mega-enterprises have made to ensure quality human resources and low turnover. Bibliography lists approximately 4 sources. Icecream.wps

KikiCorp’s Leased Fleet Of Trucks : A 7 page business case for leasing rather than purchasing 100 tractor-trailer trucks. KikiCorp is a mid-size manufacturer with strong promise for continued rapid growth. The company’s leadership has secured commitments for $25 million in investment funds for establishing their trucking fleet and investing in additional manufacturing capacity and other investments. Leasing 10 trucks would be profitable, but without placing capital at risk in speculative investment, KikiCorp cannot justify the exorbitant costs of leasing 100 trucks. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Truckin.wps

Wisdom Import Sales Company, Inc. : A 7 page paper discussing a growing import/export company with sole distribution rights to the entire US market of Dos Equis and Labatt beers. Wisdom Import Sales Company, Inc. is a young US-based company whose primary business is importing Dos Equis beer from Mexico, distributing that beer in the United States and exporting to Canada. Similarly, Wisdom Import Sales began working under the same sort of arrangement with Canada’s Labatt beer in 1995. Wisdom Import Sales also imports Labatt beer from Canada, distributes it in the United States, and exports it to Mexico. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Wisdomim.wps

Zeigler Coal Holding Company : A 7 page paper discussing a large import/export company using Zeigler Coal Holding as the point of discussion. The writer examines the company’s performance over the past several years, the state of the coal industry and the company’s overall corporate climate regarding management style, commitment to their employees and how they might be able to improve their performance. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Zeigler.wps

Assessment of the Bakery Business : An 8 page general overview of the Bakery Business with Illustrative examples. Writer supports the business as a very lucrative one. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Bakery.wps

Economic Value Added (EVA) and Western Atlas International : A 30 page research paper the provides an overview of EVA principles and relates them to the status of Western Atlas International, a Los Angeles based company. The writer supports the view that Western Atlas could benefit from EVA principles in their business and management divisions. Bibliography lists 18 sources. EVA.wps

Theodore Caplow's "Managing an Organization" : A 3 page book review of Caplow's "Managing an Organization" -- a book designed to give leaders a better understanding of modern techniques for effective management. Included in the discussion are theories of communication, reward & punishment, the incompatibly of seniority & merit, and much more. No Bibliography. Mngngorg.wps

Racial Discrimination and Avis Rent-A-Car : A 9 page essay investigating current news stories about Avis and their reluctance to rent cars to black customers. Current discrimination allegations against Orthodox Jews are also included. The paper begins with a review of the 1896 Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson, goes to the 1954 Court decision of Brown v. Brown, and leads to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. There is an in-depth look at the discriminations charges against Avis, along with some of Avis' stated plans in remedying the current problem. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Avis.wpsterm papers