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.
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Barriers to Strategic Thinking
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This 3 page paper looks at the argument by Kenichi Ohmae that analysis is the starting point for strategic thinking. The barriers to this process are discussed along with the tools that may be used to help overcome these barriers. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEbarstratt.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.
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Baumol's Sales Revenue Maximization Model
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This 11 page paper critically evaluates the sale revenue maximization management model of Baumol, looking at what the model is and its concepts and the extent to which the managerial model of Baumol provides a useful insight into the pricing and output decisions of modern management. The low cost airline industry is used as an example to look at the concept. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Bayer Group
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This 6 page paper begins with a brief overview of the company that developed aspirin in 1899. Selected financial data are presented. The essay then discusses the company's supply chain management, which is different for each subgroup and in each country. Global initiatives are reported. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGbayer.rtf

BCG Matrix and AXA
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This 3 page paper uses the Boston Consulting Group Matrix to examines the multinational financial management company AXA and consider the recent strategies decisions. The paper also considers the benefits that competitors may gain if AXA were using the BCG matrix as a strategic tool and they discovered this tactic. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEAXABCG.rtf

BEHAVIOR IN ORGANIZATIONS
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This 23-page paper examines certain theories about organizational behavior. Models examined in this paper included achievement motivation, affiliation motivation, competence motivation and the expectancy and equity models. The paper also uses some of these models in business examples. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTorgmot.rtf

Behavioral Approach To Leadership Case Study
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A 3 page paper that presents a hypothetical case study of a vice-president's approach to bringing a company together. The paper reports how this leader used 10 of the 17 behaviors of successful leaders identified by Zenger-Miller. These include: vision, empowerment, managing change, dealing with individuals, making credible presentations and others. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGhypldr.rtf

Belbin’s Team-Role Self-Perception Theories
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A 14 page review of Belbin’s theories regarding the importance of self-perception in team efficacy. The author considers the criticism of Belbin’s approach as it has been waged by others and points out that both the inductive and deductive approaches have value in psychological research. A brief review of the literature on teamwork reiterates Belbin’s concerns. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Bellman Consultation
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7 pages in length. This case study is based on the ten steps utilized in Geoffrey Bellman's book, Getting Things Done When You are Not in Charge. Includes information on each of the ten steps and analyzes the strengths, weaknesses, and effectiveness of his steps to getting things done. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
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Benchmarking / Base Salary To Base Plus
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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.
Filename: Benchmar.wps

Benefits Of Preventive Maintenance Program
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A 12 page paper that discusses preventive maintenance. The essay begins with a definition and description of preventive maintenance and the reasons companies should have a preventive maintenance program along with a list of generic benefits of having such a program. The writer offers two examples of how some companies are using technology to enhance their preventive maintenance program. Two case studies are discussed, a hypothetical pizza company and truck fleets. Additionally, the trend toward total lubrication consolidation programs is explained. Some data included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Best Bikes
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This 18 page paper examines a case study supplied by the student; Best Bikes. This is a fictitious company in Brazil. The paper conducts an analysis using a PESTEL analysis, Porters Five Forces analysis and a value chain analysis which all help to indicate potential future strategies. The bibliography cites 20 sources.
Filename: TEbestbike.rtf

Bias in Decision-Making
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A 9 page research paper that examines biases in business decision-making, looking at both positive and negative effects. The writer particularly focuses on how a bias toward optimism can cause managers to underestimate costs and problems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khbias.rtf

Bikram Choudhury for the Jack Welch Award
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A 5 page paper discussing why yoga master Bikram Choudhury should be honored with Harvard's Jack Welch Award. The award is for outstanding leadership as exemplified by GE's Jack Welch during his years as that company's CEO. The paper defines leadership and discusses it in terms of situational, contingency and path-goal theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSmgmtBikram.rtf

Bill Lumbergh, the World’s Worst Manager
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This 3 page paper discusses why Bill Lumbergh, a character in the film “Office Space,” may well be the world’s worst manager as well as its most ineffective leader. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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