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

Balanced Scorecard; The IT Balanced Scorecard As An Extension of the Business Balanced Scorecard
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This 9 page paper looks at the concept and the use of balanced scorecards in business, considering their general use and potential benefits as well as costs and comparing the IT balanced scorecard proposed by Van Grembergen with the business balanced scorecard of Kaplan and Norton. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEITBalscor.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.
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Barbara Kellerman: “Bad Leadership”
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This 3 page paper uses Barbara Kellerman’s book “Bad Leadership” to discuss Adolf Hitler, who was a bad leader according to her definition. It also discusses the concept of bad followers, and whether or not he was successful short and long term. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVbadled.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.
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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 Management Model
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This 10 page paper looks at the management model of Baumol and sales revenue maximization. The model is considered in the context if modern business and assessed for its usefulness by looking at the way it could be used to determine output and prices. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEbaumodel.rtf

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.
Filename: TEsalesmax.rtf

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.
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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.
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BEHAVIORAL MODELS OF MANAGEMENT AND PROCESSES
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This 3-page paper argues that behavioral models when it comes to organization need to be considered processes, rather than static diagrams. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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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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Ben & Jerry's Case Study
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A 4 page paper that reports and discuses a case study of this company. The problem has to do with the salary ration maximum established by the founders. According to some, the ratio is preventing the company from attracting really talented senior management officers. 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.
Filename: PGpmp.rtf

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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Bills Khakis
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This 3 page paper summarizes an article about Bill Thomas, founder and CEO of Bills Khakis. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Billy Budd
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An analysis of the relationships between the main characters in Billy Budd, with particular reference to the organisational structure of the ship's crew and Vere's power and authority as captain. Bibliography lists 9 sources
Filename: JLbilbud,rtf

Black Boxes in Automobiles/A Proposal
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A 5 page research paper that takes the form of a proposal to the Ford Motor Co. The writer advocates implementation of a study that would evaluate the use of 'black box' technology on automotive vehicles. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Blue Nile Inc.
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This 24 page paper is an in depth case study of Blue Nile Inc., the largest online diamond retailer. The company is examined using a Porter's five forces analysis, discussion of the competitive strategies and competitive advantages company utilizes, a SWOT analysis and then a consideration of whether or not the company shares would be a good investment. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEbluenile.rtf

BMD; A Case Study in Vertical Integration
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This 10 page paper looks at a case study of attempted expansion and profit maximisation by way of vertical expansion through acquisition. The case study concerned can be seen as a lesson in the mistakes and risks of this type of expansion. Moving away from core competencies is always a risky proposition, BMD, a lumber yard company attempted forward integration without the necessary changes required. This paper is a demonstration that a perceived synergy is not always real, and considers the other changes needed to make vertical integration a successful and profitable exercise. No additional sources were used.
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BMW and Rover
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This 3 page paper outlines the acquisition of Rover by BMW, why they made the acquisition and why it went wrong. The paper starts by considering the position of BMW within the automotive market, explains why the acquisition offered so many opportunities, why they were not realised and the strategy that BMW followed after accepting this failure.
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BMW and Strategy
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This 8 page paper examines BMW and its' strategy. The paper answers four questions, looking at the drivers for BMW in the year 2000 and later, the core competences of the company, the how the concepts of competitive advantage through differentiation and cost advantage apply to BMW and the role of traditional strategic planning at BMW. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEBMWques.rtf

BMW South Carolina
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A 4 page paper that provides a short background on this plant and discusses the production of a car. The writer suggests the construction of a car is comprised of projects, subprojects, batches and jobs. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGBMSs.RTF

BMW's Competitive Environment
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A 5 page paper assessing BMW's internal and external environments and identify which of Porter's Five Forces pose the strongest threat to its competitive advantage. The environmental analysis addresses the general, task and internal divisions, which collectively include the technological, sociocultural, economic, legal/political, international, customers, suppliers, allies, competitors, employees, board of directors, physical attributes and organizational culture dimensions. Evaluation of these dimensions and Porter's five forces ends with the conclusion that it is the power of buyers that has the greatest potential to negatively affect BMW's competitive advantage. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSbmwComp.rtf

Bobby Knight
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10 pages in length. Leadership is more an interpretation than a finite theory. The extent to which people lead others with any level of effectiveness is only as apparent as the ultimate output underlings are willing expend. Bobby Knight has long understood this equation as being the foundation upon which all successful leadership goals are attained; whether in sports or in commerce, the approach is the same: be in touch with those who are being led, share the vision and empower everyone. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCknightly.rtf

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Project And Deming's 14 Points
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A 12 page paper that explains Deming's 14 Points of Management and comments on Boeing's adherence to these. For clarity, each point is identified and explained with comments about Boeing Corporation's adherence or application of each point. This is followed by reports and comments on the most recent issues and recommendations. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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BOEING AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
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This 6-page paper examines the Boeing Co., its problems of the past several years and how organizational change models might work for this company. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTboecha.rtf

Boeing Remote Environmental Analysis
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A 5 page paper that discusses specific issues of an external environmental analysis: political issues with allegations of unfair subsidies by both Boeing and Airbus; the power of suppliers; technology challenges in the aerospace industry, specifically, anti-terrorism technology. One operational issue is discussed: how Boeing will gain a competitive advantages. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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