Papers On Management Theory & Applied Operations Mgt.
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Contributors To Early Management Thought
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A 15 page paper comprised of two major topics: management theory and ethical corporate culture. The longer section explains and discusses the contributions of five specific early management theorists: Robert Owen who worked to reform factories and schooling in the early 1800s based on treating the employee fairly; Henry R. Towne, who is recently being given credit to his contributions to scientific management theory prior to Taylor's work and who established the first professional organization for engineers; Sun Tzu whose principles outlined in The Art of War have been correlated with management and organizational theory; Henry L. Gantt who made four major contributions including the Gantt Chart; and Hugo Munsterberg, who is called the father of industrial psychology. The second section discusses the importance of developing an ethical corporate culture. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGerlmg.rtf
Control Mechanisms used by the US Naval Hospital in Guam
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This 4 page paper looks at the US Naval Hospital in Guam. How has the hospital gone through change? What control mechanisms are used? This case study is analyzed in respect to those questions.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA637Gua.rtf
Core Competencies And Strategic Planning
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This 14 page paper begins with an outline of some of the approaches used for strategy planning. Next, the writer explains the larger category of resource-based approaches to strategy development, then narrows the discussion to core competencies � who introduced the concept, what they are, how they are developed, and how they are used in the competitive environment. Examples of companies who have used their core competencies to gain a stronghold in the market are offered. a 10-step outline for developing strategy based on core competencies is also provided. Advantages and disadvantages of using this approach are explained. The final discussion involves honing skills for this approach, going from core competencies to core products and some of the problems or challenges surrounding the core competencies approach to strategy planning. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGcorecp.rtf
Corporate Culture at Ace Hardware Stores
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This 4 page paper examines the corporate culture at Ace Hardware Stores. Competitors Lowe's and Home Depot are mentioned.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA501Ace.rtf
Corporate Culture, Customer Relations, Social Responsibility
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A 4 page paper that discuses the relationship between corporate culture and customer relations and corporate culture and social responsibility. Examples of real companies are includes as are data regarding how executives feel about the benefits of social responsibility. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGcltrsp.RTF
Corporate Ethics in a Multicultural Environment
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This 12 page paper takes a look at corporate ethics and how companies can embrace programs to enhance ethical performance. A case study is used involving a company situated in Germany. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA302eth .rtf
Corporate Governance:
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This 10 page paper discusses the ethics involved in cosmetics companies using animals to test their products. This paper examines this issue in light of the seven characteristics of good corporate governance as established by the King Report in 2002. The way forward is also discussed in light of the ideal characteristics. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: GSCorpet.rtf
COSTCO AND CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION
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This paper, written in the form of a tutorial, examines the marketing and distribution channels of warehouse price giant Costco. The paper evaluates Costco's customer base, its inventory and distribution philosophy and provides suggestions on potential improvement. Bibliography list 3 sources.
Filename: MTcostco.rtf
Costco Wholesale Corporation - Environmental Analysis
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A 5 page paper. Every organization is affected by environmental forces. This essay discusses different factors and forces that affect the retail industry and Costco. The writer comments on how some positive driving forces are also negative driving forces. The essay also discusses the highly competitive nature of the retail industry and warehouse clubs and provides data and information regarding Costco, in particular, including some operational changes being made in the company. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGcstco.rtf
Creating a Productive and Peaceful Workplace Setting
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This 6 page paper offers suggestions for creating a positive environment when establishing a new business. Desirable structure and processes are suggested in order to effect an atmosphere conducive to professional and personal growth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA019Wrk.rtf
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