Complexity Theory
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This 8-page paper analyzes two articles on complexity theory and compares them. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVComplx

Complexity Theory And Management
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This 14 page paper has several sections beginning with a brief overview of complexity theory and general comments on this theory and management. The next section discuses the factors involved in creating a sustainable competitive advantage, such as focusing on core competencies, cross-functional teams, ordinary and extraordinary management. This is followed by a discussion on managing knowledge and intellectual capital. The last section comments on three management styles that may be useful for future organizations as they deal with change. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGcmplx.rtf

Computer Aided Process Planning
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A 5 page paper discussing retrieval and generative computer-aided process planning (CAPP), which can be seen as CAD applied to processes. CAPP enables virtual design of the processes that will be used to produce the physical product. It is a great time- and cost-saving device that contributes to organizations’ ability to further reduce product introduction time, thereby positively affecting their relative advantage in their industries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KS-CAPPr.rtf

Computer System Project
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This 10 page paper looks at the way a project to install a computer system in a shop may be planned. The paper focuses ion the planning states, including the requirements assessment and the scheduling. The paper presents a schedule ands produces a Gantt chart. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEcominsg.rtf

Concept mapping
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A paper which looks at the theory of concept mapping and the way it can be applied to the findings in three research papers from business journals, with specific reference to transnational business organisations and culturally diverse workforces. Bibliography lists 6 sources
Filename: JLcmap.rtf

Concepts and Tools Useful in Project Management
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This 5 page paper looks at several concepts and tools which are used in project management. The paper looks at the use of the work breakdown (WBS), structure risk assessment, the use of statements and the Gantt chart. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEPMtools.rtf

Concepts Used in Operations Management
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This 11 page paper considers different aspects of operations management, looking at the importance and value of competitive advantages though cost, quality and service, the importance of forecasting, strategic decision making, planning and monitoring. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEopmcon.rtf

Conflict Management in the Workplace (Case Study Analysis)
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This 3 page paper uses a case study as a springboard for discussion. What does one do when their boss believes that he is superior and does not listen to a subordinate's suggestions? Conflict management theory is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA545wk.rtf

Conflict Management; The Systems Approach
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This 9 page paper looks at systems approach to conflict management; what it is and how it may be used. The paper outlines the theory and the practice before considering the Brett, Goldberg and Ury model of design for use with dispute resolutions in different situations. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
Filename: TEconflict.rtf

Conflict System Design Using a Case Study (Home Depot)
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This 16 page paper uses Home Depot as a springboard to discuss principles of Conflict System Design and related theories. Theories are discussed in depth. Home Depot is evaluated and recommendations for change are made regarding methods described. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA229CSD.rtf

Congestion on the Internet
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A 10 page paper discussing some of the ways it could be possible to reduce the increasing problem of Internet congestion. The paper discusses ISDN, ADSL, cable modem connection and DirecPC, but high-speed connections do little to ease congestion aside from perhaps allowing the user to spend less time to accomplish what he needs to do. Infrastructure needs to be shifted away from dependence on the circuit-switched voice system that existed long before most could conceive of computers. To accomplish that shift, it would be beneficial to look at IP telephony more as a method of data transmission rather than simply a low-cost alternative to conventional telephone service. In the meantime, the combination of the cable modem and the virtual private network appears to be a workable way of easing Internet congestion using available technology that could be implemented right away. The Internet is doubling every nine months, and there is little space for esoteric theorization without first ensuring that progress is made in practical areas. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: KScongest.doc

Container Yard Management and Berth Allocation
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A 13 page paper discussing these two activities in light of the changes that are now underway. The process of shipping and transferring cargo is as old as the Phoenician civilization, but the advent of automation and container shipping has brought shipping and cargo management to the brink of change on the order that it has not seen for decades. Shippers can be certain that container yard management and berth allocation both will step up several notches in sophistication, gaining greater efficiencies for shipping lines, manufacturers and port authorities. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: KSberthAllo.rtf

Contemplating Supply Chain Changes
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A 3 page paper discussing the need to carefully assess the results of changes in the supply chain before making those changes. Any significant change in the supply chain has the ability to affect more than only a single point on it. Before making any changes, managers must ensure that they identify all of those points, making changes only after analyzing all of the possible resulting effects. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSsupChnChng.rtf

Continuous and Discontinuous Change
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An 11 page paper which examines the benefits and dangers of continuous and discontinuous change. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAcontue.rtf

Continuous Improvement in TQM
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A 5 page paper discussing continuous improvement as the most essential ingredient of Total Quality Management (TQM). The organization has the ability and the means to greatly improve processes and customer satisfaction by providing superlative customer service and asking the customer how the business could be improved. Customers' needs continually change; dedication to meeting those needs requires that those supplying customers change as well. This atmosphere creates an environment in which continuous improvement is indeed the single essential ingredient of TQM. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KStqmContImpr.rtf

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