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Papers On Business Management & Management Theory
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Avid Technology Inc.
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This 17 page paper examines the different management regimes at Avid Technology Inc. The first period is that of 1987 – 1996 which is lead by Bill Warner. Between 1996 – 2000 leadership is by William J. Miller and in 2000 David Krall takes over. The paper compares these different period of management in terms of talent to capitalize on emergent markets and taking advantage of opportunities, the bias towards innovation and creativity, the attitude and appetite to taking prudent risks and the overall understanding of what the business needs to drive it forwards. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEavid02.rtf
Avoiding Electronic Taylorism
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A 5 page paper discussing two issues of false economy in employee productivity. The paper discusses two vignettes in which workers' performance is tracked electronically but fails to be able to account for all of the duties included in workers' jobs. This amounts to "electronic Taylorism," and is as unworkable as pure Taylorism was a century ago. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSmgmtElecTaylor.rtf
Baker Hughes Inc.
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This 7 page paper explores why Baker Hughes is successful. The writer approaches the question by describing the company's core values, corporate culture, and focus on integrity and ethical conduct. The essay also describes the company's change to an e-supply chain system. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGbkhgh.rtf
Balanced Leadership -- Transformational Versus Transactional Leadership Skills
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This 7 page report addresses the question: Do leaders need both transactional and
transformational leadership skills? The point the writer makes is that the one word that
defines the best type of leadership is simply “balance.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWtrlead.rtf
Balancing an Assembly Line
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This 3 page report discusses issues associated with the
appropriate balance of an assembly line in terms of productive capabilities and the
well-being of the workers who operate them. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWasslin.rtf
Baldridge Assessment Project.
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(5 pp). The Baldrige Award's strategy is to create
an evolving body of knowledge in the United States
by encouraging the learning and sharing of
competitive knowledge. The Baldrige Award
application provides a broad framework for
implementing a quality program and establishes
benchmarks suitable for monitoring and measuring
quality progress.
Filename: BBbaldrg.doc
Bantam Enterprises Case Study
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This 10 page paper examines a case study supplied by the student. Bantam Enterprises sees one of their suppliers acquired by one of their customers. The paper considers how the company needs to respond to this change and suggests developing an internal supply as there are no alterative suppliers. The paper uses tools such as Porters Five Forces and the Porters Value Chain to explain this suggested strategy. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEbantam1.rtf
Barnard's The Functions of the Executive
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This 3 page paper reviews this book on management theory. Where the book fits in, in respect to managerial material is duly noted.
No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA539CB.rtf
BARRIERS TO IMPLEMENTATION OF QUALITY INITIATIVES
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This 3-page paper discusses barriers to implementation of quality initiatives and total quality management. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTtqmimp.rtf
Basis for Interest: Handheld Computer Product
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A 10 page paper
discussing the examination of whether to pursue development and testing of a new type of
palmtop computer, one that incorporates a cellular telephone and has the capability for
wireless Internet access. Consumers and business travelers throughout the developed
world increasingly face time pressures and constraints. Average consumers' lives are
busier than ever, with family responsibilities growing at a time that Americans are working
more hours than ever before. Business people are dealing with ever-increasing
competition that has all but eliminated the luxury of extended time periods for completing
projects or bringing products to market. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSmktgPalm.wps
Basis Of Management Power
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11 pages in length. Power within the corporate world does not necessarily equate with autocracy; rather, some of the most successful and productive managers know that power means having the ability to empower workers and achieve goals. Things a manager needs to consider when attempting to use power to accomplish something at work include communication, diversity and a holistic approach to the objective. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCMgmtPwr.rtf
