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Papers On Management And Business
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“Accident investigations”
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An eight page paper which looks at the way in which industrial accidents are investigated, in terms of the collection and assessment of data, and the conclusions which can be drawn from such analysis in terms of improving safety procedures and preventing the recurrence of accidents.
Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: JL2Acct.wps
“Brick and Mortar” and IT Project Management
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A 3 page paper discussing the similarities and differences of project management for physical (i.e., construction) and IT projects. Failing to identify all components of the project or results desired from it creates delays and budget overruns. This is a common problem with all types of problems, but particularly in IT. The purpose here is to compare the basics of “brick and mortar” projects and those centered in IT. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSproMgPhysIT.rtf
“Horse Sense: The Key to Success is Finding a Horse to Ride” by Al Ries and Jack Trout
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A 5 page book review of this business marketing text that was first published in 1990. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGhorsense.rtf
“Leading Minds” by Howard Gardner and Stories of Leadership
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This 10 page report discusses the idea that leadership has
certain key components that determine the characteristics and
qualities of a leader. Howard Gardner demonstrates this fact
through the use of the stories of great leaders in modern
history. Then the report takes advantage of Christopher Vogler’s
“The writer’s journey : Mythic structure for writers,” and Robert
Brawer’s “Fictions of business: Insights on management from great
literature,” to demonstrate how such stories support what Gardner
is saying regarding the role of a leader and his or her story.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWleadin.wps
“Managers not MBA’s”
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This 4 page paper is a review of the recent book by Mintzberg “Managers Not MBA’s” where he argues that MBA courses are out of touch with the needs of businesses and attract the wrong kind of candidates into management. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEmanMBA.rtf
“Pyramid Power” IT
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An 8 page paper discussing the IT pyramid and its various levels, then identifying the place that two companies, USAA and Ford Motor Company, occupy in the pyramid. Includes 2 figures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSitPyrPower.rtf
“The Bike Guys” Expansion
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A 3 page paper examining the current situation of a small bicycle repair shop to make recommendations for expansion. The Bike Guys seeks to expand its current business but is not profitable enough to support another dedicated location. There are several alternatives available to the company; the recommendation is that it automate financial and customer records right away; take advantage of the customer base it already has developed; create alliances with local retailers; and offer maintenance and repair promotions during the slowest seasons of the year. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSmgmtExpBike.rtf