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Search by topic:   5A. MANAGERIAL SCIENCE How to interpret the catalog entries: How old is my paper? The closer a paper is to the top of a page, the more recently it was written. Book reviews Underlined titles indicate that the paper is a review/summary of a book. Page lengths, footnotes and bibliographic references: The title of the paper, usually typed in capital letters, is followed by a brief description of the paper and a specification of text page length (NOT including the bibliography or endnote pages), number of footnotes or citations, and number of bibliographic references.   1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  next     18700. MICHAEL DELL AND LEADERSHIP AT DELL COMPUTER CORP. This paper explores Michael Dell’s leadership of Dell Computer, considering both his role in making Dell into a highly successful company and his new role in attempting to execute a turnaround at Dell. Emphasis is placed on Dell’s atypical leadership style, his success in leading his company through the implementation of a revolutionary new business model, and the tough challenges Michael Dell faces now that he has resumed command at Dell Computer. KEYWORDS: atypical leaders leadership dell built to order turnaround management innovation managers. 12 pages, 64 footnotes, 29 bibliographic sources. 3,050 words.   $77   18685. INTERFACE, INC. AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN BUSINESS. This paper is concerned with Interface, Inc., a global carpet manufacturer, and its efforts to achieve sustainability and minimize its impact on the environment. The company’s founder, Ray C. Anderson, has been a vital figure in this effort. Anderson was influenced by Paul Hawkins’ book The Ecology of Commerce, as well as consumer demands, to initiate a sustainability program at the company. The effort has been successful in setting an example for other companies to follow. The paper includes a discussion of the global impacts of Interface’s sustainability program, as well as the use of Internet technologies as part of the effort. KEYWORDS: business leadership environment sustainability program. APA Style. 9 pages, 25 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 2,009 words.   $63   18683. ARTICLE REVIEW: “ETHICAL CONSISTENCY IN MANAGERIAL DECISIONS.” This paper reviews a 2008 article from the journal Ethics & Behavior, entitled “Ethical Consistency in Managerial Decisions” (by Hopkins, et al.). The article is concerned with a study of differences in ethical decision making by male and female managers. The study finds that managers are generally not consistent in their ethical decisions and that female managers are especially inconsistent. It is noted that there are limits to the researchers’ arguments (for example, the arguments are based on stereotypical assumptions and conflicting hypotheses). The paper includes a discussion of the extent to which the information in the article is relevant to business requirements in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). KEYWORDS: business ethics decision making gender differences article review UAE. APA Style. 9 pages, 12 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources. 2,206 words.   $63   18681. COMMITMENT TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE. This paper discusses the importance of employee and manager commitment in the success of change initiatives. Various approaches can be used to assess commitment to change in an organization. The paper describes the kinds of questions that should be asked in assessments, and the signs to look for regarding an organization’s level of commitment. There are interventions that can be used if the assessment shows a lack of commitment to change. KEYWORDS: organizational change assessment employee commitment to change. APA Style. 6 pages, 7 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources. 1420 words.   $35   18680. MANAGERS IN THE CHANGE PROCESS. This paper is concerned with the roles of managers/leaders during the transition phase of change initiatives. Managers need to be capable of assessing change, preparing for change, and guiding employees through the change process. In addition, it is recommended that managers create a tool for assessing resistance to change and developing strategies for overcoming such resistance. KEYWORDS: leadership organizational change transition. APA Style. 5 pages, 9 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources. 1,370 words.   $35   18677. CAREER PLANNING FOR GLOBAL MANAGERS. This paper discusses the challenges of today’s workplaces, in which managers can no longer expect their loyalty to be exchanged for job security. Managers need to be prepared for career change by having skills, knowledge, flexibility and networks. The paper also describes the role of government in providing assistance to managers that have been laid off or are experiencing career change. Includes a table of contents. KEYWORDS: career development networking globalization outsourcing. APA Style. 17 pages, 37 footnotes, 18 bibliographic sources. 4,208 words.   $119   18673. PRODUCT FLEXIBILITY IN MANUFACTURING. This paper is concerned with product flexibility, or the ability of a company to customize products to meet customer specifications. The importance of product flexibility is discussed, along with the ways that companies can increase their flexibility in the designing and manufacturing of products. The paper also considers how the topic applies to companies working across the supply chain. Includes outline. KEYWORDS: product flexibility manufacturing operations management customization strategy. APA Style. 9 pages, 21 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources. 2,011 words.   $63   18669. VIDEOCONFERENCING: “FACE-TO-FACE” COMMUNICATIONS AT A DISTANCE. VIDEOCONFERENCING: “FACE-TO-FACE” COMMUNICATIONS AT A DISTANCE. This paper argues that face-to-face communications are still important in business despite the rise of globalized operations and the use of e-mail. For example, it is helpful for managers to be able to observe nonverbal behaviors during communications. It is argued that videoconferencing provides a step toward solving this problem. The paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of videoconferencing and notes that technological developments are constantly improving the ability of teleconferencing to create a sense of “telepresence.” KEYWORDS: business to business communications videoconferences management communication technology. APA Style. 10 pages, 24 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources. 2,570.   $70   18657. . IT (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRY MATURITY. This paper argues that the information technology industry has entered the phase of maturity in its life cycle. There has been a reduction in consumer demand as well as consolidation among competitors. Despite this, IT management continues to be important in the world of business. Thus, despite industry maturity, IT managers need to be prepared to meet ongoing challenges and developments. KEYWORDS: business life cycle information technology management industry maturity. APA Style. 6 pages, 12 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources. 1,418 words.   $42   18656. CHALLENGES FACING IT (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) MANAGEMENT. Based on the views of Peter Drucker (especially his seminal Harvard Business Review article, “The Coming of the New Organization”) and others, this paper discusses the major challenges facing IT managers today. These include providing effective leadership, meeting unique needs of specialists, uniting employees with a vision, providing incentives, balancing innovation with productivity, and keeping up with the latest developments in the field. KEYWORDS: Drucker management information technology leadership. APA Style. 6 pages, 8 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources. 1,431 words.   $42   18601. APPLIED RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.: GLOBAL INNOVAITON’S CHALLENGES HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CASE STUDY 4166. This paper provides a case study analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School case study by Christopher A. Bartlett and Heather Beckham on innovation, product development and organizational behavior in the Filtration Unit of Applied Research Technologies, a diversified technology company. The case focuses on the under-performing Filtration Unit and questions about whether top management should back the unit’s expensive but promising new product under development or whether the unit should simply be shut down. The analysis considers the problem both from the perspective of the unit manager and the perspective of the divisional vice president. The paper includes problem definition, problem analysis, discussion and assessment of alternatives, recommendations for action, and an outline of an implementation plan. KEYWORDS: Harvard business case study solution entrepreneurship innovation project planning new product management teams corporate strategy managing innovation. APA Style. 12 pages, 7 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.   $84   18557. THE GLOBAL AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY IN 2004. This paper provides a response to the case study “The Global Automobile Industry in 2004,” in Hill & Jones’ (2005) Strategic Management book. An emphasis is placed on the question of how the Japanese auto companies gained a competitive advantage over the Detroit companies. The paper covers such topics as lean production, excess capacity, relationships with suppliers and labor, management issues, economic impacts, emerging markets, and changing consumer demands (e.g., niche cars, built-to-order, and hybrids). The conclusion contains some recommendations for how the U.S. automobile firms can take steps toward regaining a competitive edge in upcoming years. KEYWORDS: business case study automobile industry strategic management globalization competitive advantage. APA Style. 16 pages, 36 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources. 3,760 words.   $112   18554. XEROX CORPORATION’S BUSINESS POLICY. This paper provides background information on Xerox, its products, its policies, and its use of strategies. It is noted that the company was facing bankruptcy until it experienced a turnaround in 2001 under the leadership of Anne M. Mulcahy. In terms of present outlook, the company is faced with extreme competitive pressures and changing demands among consumers. Despite this, it is argued that Xerox is in a relatively good position for taking advantage of the opportunities that are currently available to it. KEYWORDS: business case study strategy Xerox strategic management competitive advantage copier industry. APA Style. 11 pages, 28 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. 2,556 words.   $77   18537. THE BUSINESS MODELS OF DELL COMPUTERS AND PRICELINE.COM. This paper evaluates the business models of two successful e-businesses: Dell Computer and Priceline.com. Dell attained success by using a “direct” model, which involves selling built-to-order computer systems directly to consumers. Priceline.com’s model involves a “reverse auction” or “name-your-own-price” approach. The paper describes the web sites of the two companies and discusses theoretical perspectives on the issue. It then concludes with the argument that, although these innovative models were successful in the past, they are now in need of updating because of changes in the competitive landscape and new demands among consumers. KEYWORDS: Internet business models Dell Priceline.com low cost strategy customization. Harvard Style. 9 pages, 20 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources. 2,052 words.   $63   18534. JEANETTE CLOUGH AT MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CASE STUDY 406068. This paper provides a case analysis and solution to a Harvard Business School case study on change management and leadership at Mount Auburn Hospital. The paper discusses key issues influencing leadership and strategic decision making in the healthcare industry, the role of Clough’s leadership in the turnaround and organizational change at Mount Auburn Hospital, and the use of strategic leadership as a tool to develop service delivery. The paper also critically discusses the existing healthcare environment, as described in the case study and other sources, with a consideration of the implications of recent changes for leadership development and strategic management. KEYWORDS: leadership change management case studies healthcare. APA Style. 19 pages, 34 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources. 4,275 words.   $133   18528. ERGONOMICS AND COCKPIT DESIGN IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY. This paper is concerned with the use of ergonomics to improve cockpit designs and thereby increase health and safety in the airline industry. It is also argued that this approach can lead to improvements in pilot morale and organizational competitiveness. Based on evidence in the research literature, some recommendations are made for airlines to use. KEYWORDS: aviation airlines ergonomics pilot safety health. APA Style. 11 pages, 23 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. 2,621 words.   $77   18525. KELLOGG’S DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGY. This paper considers the effectiveness of Kellogg’s use of a diversification strategy. In the 1980s, Kellogg, the cereal company, began using a diversification strategy in response to competition and changes in consumer demand. This strategy has been focused mainly on the acquisition of companies with popular product lines. In some cases, the strategy has helped the company reach its objectives, but some acquisitions (such as Lender’s Bagels) have been failures and others (such as Keebler) have been disappointing. The paper includes some recommendations for how Kellogg could create a more balanced diversification strategy. KEYWORDS: strategy acquisitions diversification case study Kellogg strategic management. APA Style. 8 pages, 20 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources. 1,790 words.   $56   18505. THE E-MYTH REVISITED BY MICHAEL E. GERBER. This paper summarizes and critiques The E-Myth Revisited, a book that seeks to explain why new small businesses often fail. It is argued that the problem is due to most businesses being started by “technicians” (people with skills that they want to market) rather than by business-savvy entrepreneurs. Despite some minor criticisms, the reviewer finds that the book provides useful advice. KEYWORDS: book review small business success failure entrepreneurs. MLA Style. 6 pages, 16 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source. 1,377 words.   $42   18503. THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT. This paper is concerned with the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its intended purpose of improving corporate ethics. Although some improvements have been made in this area, the Act is flawed because of the costs of compliance, the complexity of its rules, its lack of incentives, and its neglect in providing protection to whistleblowers. It is argued that the Act is having a negative impact on U.S. economic competitiveness and therefore certain changes are needed to increase its effectiveness in the future. KEYWORDS: business ethics Sarbanes-Oxley accounting practices scandals whistleblowers. APA Style. 9 pages, 22 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 2,266 words.   $63   18501. A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE ON MANAGEMENT. From a personal perspective, this paper discusses the importance of management in organizational success. It is noted that managers act as leaders in the implementation of policies and strategies. In addition, an effective manager is capable of dealing with various kinds of people (employees, teams, customers, etc.). KEYWORDS: management leadership leaders managers. APA Style. 6 pages, 8 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources. 1,369 words.   $42   18499. ENGSTROM AUTO MIRROR PLANT: MOTIVATING IN GOOD TIMES AND BAD HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CASE STUDY 2175. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a human resources management (HRM) and strategic management Harvard case study by Michael Beer and Elizabeth L. Collins concerning productivity problems and the potential merits of re-implementing a Scanlon Plan (company-wide employee incentive program) at a small automotive supplier. The paper includes problem identification, problem analysis, identification and assessment of alternative solutions, recommendations, and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case study case solution engstrom human resources management hrm productivity management employee incentives work motivation Scanlon plan quality control employee morale organizational behavior assembly lines leadership. APA Style. 11 pages, 7 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources. 3,049 words.   $77   18498. APPLE INC., 2008 HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CASE STUDY 9708480. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a strategic management Harvard Business School case study by David B. Yoffie and Michael Slind concerning computer and consumer electronics giant Apple in 2008. The case looks at the shift in strategy following the company’s change of name from Apple Computer to Apple Inc. in 2007 and its increased focus on consumer electronics such as the ipod and iphone, considering the sustainability of its business model. The analysis includes problem identification, identification of main issues, PEST analysis, five forces analysis, SWOT analysis, detailed problem analysis, identification and assessment of potential alternative solutions, and strategic recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: Harvard case study apple computer ipod iphone macintosh pc industry strategic management business model sustainability competition strategy formulation high technology case solution swot five forces pest. APA Style. 12 pages, 19 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources. 3,500 words.   $84   18496. WAL-MART’S SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY STANFORD UNIVERSITY BUSINESS CASE STUDY 9-OIT-71. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a popular Stanford University case study (available via the Harvard Business case study website as product #9-OIT-71) by Erica Plambeck and Lyn Denend concerning Wal-Mart’s business sustainability strategy (launched in 2005) to dramatically reduce the company’s impact on the global environment. The paper includes problem identification, discussion of key issues, problem analysis with SWOT, discussion of alternatives, and recommendations. KEYWORDS: walmart wal-mart sustainability strategy case study case solution environmental impact sustainable environment supply chain management external stakeholders environmental protection corporate social responsibility strategy implementation green labor problems. APA Style. 15 pages, 19 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources. 4,200 words.   $105   18475. PEOPLE WHO MAKE ORGANIZATIONS GO—OR STOP ARTICLE REVIEW. This paper provides a summary, analysis and critique of a popular Harvard Business Review article (June 2002) by Rob Cross and Laurence Prusak about informal networks and the key players in these networks within organizations. The article focuses on what the authors define as the four key role players in informal networks: central connectors, boundary spanners, information brokers and peripheral specialists. The paper summarizes and discusses the central concepts in the article, and considers the article’s contribution to organizational behavior and theory. KEYWORDS: informal networks organizational behavior communication in organizations intellectual capital knowledge transfer social network analysis virtual communities. APA Style. 11 pages, 9 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.   $77   18469. BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL: SHAPIRO CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 608175. . This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School operations management case study by Michael E. Porter, Robert S. Huckman and Jeremy L. Friese on strategic, organizational, financial, and physical aspects of integrating health care delivery around specific categories of disease using the example of Massachusetts-based Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH)’s new integrated cardiovascular center. The paper includes situation analysis; problem statement; problem analysis with SWOT, PEST and Five Forces Analyses; identification and assessment of alternatives: recommendations, and implementation. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution health care policy health care services integration patient-centered care hospital management planning operations organizational management strategy. APA Style. 12 pages, 8 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 3,540 words.   $84   18468. DESIGN THINKING AND INNOVATION AT APPLE HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 609066. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School entrepreneurship case study by Stefan Thomke and Barbara Feinberg on innovation management and design thinking at Apple. The case focuses on the key factors in Apple’s success at being one of the most innovative companies in the world. The paper includes problem statement, problem analysis, identification and assessment of alternatives, and recommendations. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution managing innovation Apple Steve Jobs strategic vision R&D business experimentation. APA Style. 12 pages, 11 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources. 3,150 words.   $84   18467. TWITTER HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 709495. This paper provides a case study analysis and alternative case study solution to a Harvard Business School case study by Piskorski and Chen on competitive strategy at social media company Twitter. The case focuses on the development of potential monetization strategies for Twitter. The paper includes background analysis, problem statement, problem analysis with SWOT, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: Twitter case studies micro-blogging competitive strategy social media networks value propositions web-enabled application monetization strategies. APA Style. 12 pages, 16 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 3,156 words.   $84   18466. GLOBAL HEALTH PARTNER: OBESITY CARE HARVARD CASE STUDY 709494. This paper provides a case study analysis and case study solution to a Harvard Business School case study by Michael E. Porter, Zayed M. Tasin and Jennifer F. Baron on privately owned Swedish health care provider Global Health Partner (GHP) and its approach to obesity care. The case looks at the health care providers use of a specialization strategy to achieve competitive advantage. The paper includes background analysis, problem statement, problem analysis with SWOT and five forces, assessment of alternatives, and recommendations. KEYWORDS: case studies nursing competitive advantage health care industry obesity management Swedish health system national health systems entrepreneurs value-based principles in health care. APA Style. 12 pages, 10 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.   $84   18465. SYMBIAN, GOOGLE & APPLE IN THE MOBILE SPACE (A) & (B) HARVARD CASE STUDY 909055. This paper provides a case analysis and case study solution to a Harvard Business School case study by Suarez, Edelman and Srinivasan on competitive strategy in the mobile smartphone operating system industry. The case study focuses on market leader Symbian and the competitive challenges it faces from Google and Apple. The case analysis draws on information from both the primary (A) case as well as the (B) supplemental information, 909056. The paper includes background analysis, problem statement, problem analysis with five forces and SWOT, assessment of alternatives, recommendation and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: business case studies Symbian Google Apple smart phones mobile operating systems competitive strategy network effects. APA Style. 12 pages, 9 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.   $84   18460. THE CLEVELAND CLINIC: GROWTH STRATEGY 2008 HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CASE STUDY 9-709-473. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a strategic management case study by Michael E. Porter and Elizabeth Olmsted Teisberg concerning organizational restructuring at the internationally renowned Cleveland Clinic. The case focuses on the reorganization of the Ohio clinics and hospitals into teams defined around patient needs versus traditional medical specialties and the possibility of pursuing similar initiatives in the Cleveland Clinic’s international operations. The paper includes problem identification, problem analysis, identification and assessment of alternative solutions, and recommendations. KEYWORDS: Cleveland clinic health care services case study case solution organizational restructuring strategic management strategy teams. APA Style. 11 pages, 12 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. 2,915 words.   $77   18454. TERRACOG GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS: CONFLICT AND COMMUNICATION ON PROJECT AERIAL HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CASE STUDY 2184. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to an organizational communications case BY Michael Beer and Sunru Yong concerning problems in organizational communication and group conflict management at TerraCog, a high-tech company that develops GPS products for the consumer market. The case focuses on contentious meetings over the recent failure to meet a competitive challenge. The paper includes problem identification, discussion of main issues, problem analysis, identification and assessment of alternative solutions, recommendations, and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: terracog case study case solution organizational behavior communication meetings group dynamics decision making human resources management personnel management conflict groups. APA Style. 10 pages, 11 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources. 2765 words.   $70   18452. THE CENTER FOR CREATIVE LEADERSHIP HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CASE STUDY 308013. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to an organizational development case by Datar, Garvin and Knoop concerning competitive and other challenges faced by the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL). The paper includes problem identification, problem analysis, identification and assessment of alternative solutions, recommendations, and an implementation plan. KEYWORDS: CCL case study case solution leadership organizational development competition organizational development management development nonprofits. APA Style. 10 pages, 5 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.   $70   18424. THE GRAHAM FAMILY AND THE WASHINGTON POST COMPANY HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 9498031. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School case study on succession planning and other strategic issues at the family-owned Washington Post Company. The case is set in 1997. The paper considers succession planning from Eugene Meyer through Donald Graham and the changing role of generations (ownership stages); leadership values and competence; communication problems; the challenges and rewards of managing relationships in families and family business conflicts; governance in a family business; the challenges for the Graham family and their media company as they face a rapidly changing business environment; and the role of creativity and innovation in the Washington Post Company. KEYWORDS: case studies succession planning family business newspapers Washington post leadership. APA Style. 24 pages, 23 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources. 6,323 words.   $133   18418. IMPLEMENTATION SUCCESS OR FAILURE CASE STUDY. This paper presents an analysis of a case study of problems encountered with a $52 million PeopleSoft Inc. software implementation at eight-campus Indiana University in 2004. It is argued that the implemenation has been more of a failure than a success and outlines some of the reasons why the implementation failed, focusing on the failures in program design, support, planning, and execution. Recommendations are made for IT managers. KEYWORDS: erp implementation peoplesoft case study program failure information technology. APA Style. 15 pages, 16 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. 3850 words.   $105   18417. DANONE GROUP: INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS & STRATEGY. This paper provides a strategic profile of the Paris-based global market leader in fresh dairy products (such as yogurt) and a pioneer in the “healthy food” marketing business. The paper provides a brief company history and profiles Danone’s operations and three main product groups – fresh dairy, bottled waters, and baby food/medical nutrition – as well as its major markets. The external environment and industry conditions, along with key competitors are discussed. The concluding section examines Danone’s strategy in detail, considering the company vision and competitive advantage as well as the outlook for the future. KEYWORDS: company profile strategy healthy food marketing international european industry yogurt yoghurt packaged water baby food. APA Style. 11 pages, 42 footnotes, 38 bibliographic sources. 3320 words.   $77   18415. MANAGING PIBREX RUSSIA (A): NEW CRISIS, OLD GRIEVANCES IVEY BUSINESS CASE STUDY. The following provides an analysis of a Richard Ivey School of Business case concerning strategy and change management under conditions of financial crisis at the Russian subsidiary of Swedish-based Pibrex AB, one of the world’s biggest producers of petrochemical-based polymers. The time is late 1998. Includes background analysis, general external environmental analysis, SWOT analysis, TOWS matrix analysis, outline of strategic alternatives, and recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies organizational culture russia business swot pest strategy financial crisis. APA Style. 15 pages, 11 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources. 3,700 words.   $105   18400. ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION: LEADERSHIP, CULTURE & CLIMATE. This paper consider some of the key factors influencing organizational communication. Following a discussion of the influence of organizational culture and organizational climate on organizational communications, the analysis consider the critical role of the organizational leader in shaping organizational communications. Concludes that leaders have the capacity to use communications in a way which improves organizational effectiveness by increasing worker satisfaction, productivity, motivation, and even innovation. KEYWORDS: organizational communications motivating language theory leadership organizational culture organizational climate. APA Style. 6 pages, 16 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources. 1,485 words.   $42   18398. MICROSOFT’S SEARCH HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CASE STUDY 9-709-461. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a strategic management and Internet marketing case study by Jan W. Rivkin and Eric Van Den concerning Microsoft’s efforts, beginning in 2008, to compete against Google in the search engine and Internet advertising market. The paper includes problem identification; problem analysis with background analysis, competitive analysis, and SWOT; identification and assessment of alternative solutions; recommendations; and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case study case solution Microsoft google competitive analysis internet markets online advertising search engines competitive analysis strategy software development network effects. 12 pages, 22 footnotes, 18 bibliographic sources.   $84   18396. MCDONALD’S: IS CHINA LOVIN’ IT? UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG BUSINESS CASE STUDY 9-HKU-802. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a strategic management and marketing case study from Hong Kong University (available from the Harvard website as 9-HKU-802) by Stephen Ko and Claudia Woo concerning McDonald’s experience in mainland China since its entry into the Chinese market in 1990. The paper includes problem identification, problem analysis with SWOT PEST, and Porter’s Five Forces analysis, identification and assessment of alternative solutions, and recommendations. KEYWORDS: mcdonald’s china case study case solution management and culture Chinese fast food swot pest five forces competitive analysis strategy strategic management. APA Style. 12 pages, 17 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources. 3750 words.   $84   18380. HIGHLY CONFIDENT TRANSPORTATION: DYNAMICS OF IT APPLICATION IN SUPPLY CHAIN MAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG CASE STUDY HKU782. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a University of Hong Kong strategic management case study (available at Harvard Business School website as HKU782) by Chan, Lin and Yen on Highly Confident Transportation (HCT), Taiwan’s leading third party logistics (3PL) company. The case focuses on the pivotal role of information technology (IT) in HCT’s development, current success, and future competitive advantage. The paper includes problem statement, problem analysis with SWOT, identification and assessment of alternatives, and recommendations. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution third party logistics supply chain management information technology strategic alliances strategic management Taiwan. APA Style. 11 pages, 8 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.   $77   18378. THE KINETICS AND MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATIONS (A): PARTNERING WITH A PURPOSE STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL CASE STUDY SM163A. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a Stanford Graduate School (Harvard Business online #SM163A) competitive strategy case study by Burgelman & Meza. The case concerns the inter-organization collaboration between two different philanthropic organizations focused on Parkinson’s Disease: the Kinetics Foundation and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. The paper includes problem statement, problem analysis, alternatives, and recommendations. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution charities parkinsons disease corporate strategy partnerships collaboration philanthropy. APA Style. 11 pages, 5 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.   $77   18375. INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATION: CREATING VALUE THROUGH OUTSOURCING CALIFORNIA MANAGEMENT REVIEW CASE STUDY CMR389. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a California Management Review case study (CMR389 on the Harvard Business case website) by Steven Tadelis on the practices of outsourcing and offshoring. The case focuses on the advantages and disadvantages, risks and opportunities in the outsourcing and/or offshoring of business functions and processes. The paper includes problem statement, problem analysis, identification and assessment of alternatives, and recommendations. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution outsourcing strategy formulation offshoring. APA Style. 10 pages, 8 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.   $70   18361. LINKEDIN CORP., 2008 HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 709426. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School competitive strategy case study by David B. Yoffie, Michael Slind, and Nitzan Aschsaf on the online professional networking service, LinkedIn. The case study focuses on strategic dilemmas related to increasing competition, a possible merger with international competitor XING.com, and whether or not to incorporate social networking into LinkedIn’s business model. The paper includes problem definition, problem analysis with S.W.O.T., identification and assessment of alternatives, recommendations, and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution competitive strategy strategic planning web-enabled application social networking linkedin facebook myspace xing.com. APA Style. 11 pages, 7 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.   $77   18359. STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AT COCA-COLA: THE REAL THING HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 908M40. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School case study by W. Glenn Rowe and Suhaib Riaz on leadership, strategy and organizational behavior at Coca-Cola Company under new CEO Muhtar Kent. The paper includes problem statement, problem analysis with SWOT, identification and assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution coca-cola coke competitive strategy leadership organizational behavior corporate strategy ceo. APA Style. 11 pages, 8 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $77   18358. YOUTUBE, GOOGLE, AND THE RISE OF INTERNET VIDEO KELLOGG CASE STUDY KEL403. This paper provides a case analysis and alternative case solution to a popular Kellogg School of Management case study (available on Harvard Business School website) by Cool, Seitz, et al. concerning the Internet Video market with particular emphasis on YouTube’s dominance of the video market for user-generated content (UGC) and Google’s long struggle to compete with YouTube and its ultimate decision to acquire YouTube. Google’s challenges in monetizing YouTube are considered. The paper includes problem statement, problem analysis with SWOT, identification and assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution Google YouTube internet video competitive strategy global economy growth strategy marketing web applications. APA Style. 12 pages, 8 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.   $84   18357. CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – THE HIGH-WIRE ACT OF BUILDING SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 704411. This paper provides a case analysis and alternative case solution to a Harvard Business School strategic management case by Casadesus-Masanell and Aucoin on Cirque du Soleil. Set in 2009, the case focuses on Cirque Du Soleil’s options for global expansion and partnerships, with reflection on its highly successful partnership with MGM Mirage. The paper includes problem statement, problem analysis with SWOT and discussion of what makes strategics alliances successful, identification and assessment of alternatives, and recommendations. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution strategic management strategic partnerships cirque du soleil mgm casinos global economy expansion complementary relationships alliances. APA Style. 12 pages, 8 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources. 3,346 words.   $84   18356. A CRACK IN THE MUG: CAN STARBUCKS MEND IT? IVEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (UWO) CASE STUDY 9-908-A16. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to an Ivey School of Business/University of Western Ontario case study (Harvard case #9-908-A16) by Herriman, Wanikawa, Ichinose et al concerning coffee giant Starbucks’ recent (2007-2008) financial and marketing difficulties. The case considers whether or not Starbucks’ business model can be sustained in the future. The paper includes problem identification and discussion, problem analysis with SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, and PEST, identification and assessment of alternative solutions, recommendations, and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: starbucks case study case solution declining share price competitive analysis market share consumerism gourmet specialty coffee growth strategy strategic management financial problems mcdonalds espresso china. APA Style. 12 pages, 15 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.   $84   18354. GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE AND BP HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 708026. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School competitive strategy case study on British Petroleum (BP) by Forest Reinhardt. The time setting for the case study is 2007 following the sudden resignation of CEO Sir John Browne, who had broke with his colleagues and publicly declared that global climate was a serious problem. The case focuses on how new CEO Tony Hayward will (or will not) integrate global climate change into BP’s corporate strategy. The paper includes problem statement, problem analysis with SWOT, identification and assessment of alternatives, recommendations, and implementation. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution BP energy resources global climate change energy conservation social responsibility corporate strategy business and government. APA Style. 12 pages, 10 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.   $84   18351. CROCS: REVOLUTIONIZING AN INDUSTRY’S SUPPLY CHAIN MODEL FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE HARVARD/STANFORD BUSINESS SCHOOL CASE STUDY 9-GS5-7. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a Stanford Business School case study by Marks, Holloway, Lee, et al. concerning strategic entrepreneurial management and supply chain and manufacturing management at plastic shoe manufacturer Crocs, Inc. from 2003 to 2007. The analysis includes problem identification, identification of main issues, SWOT analysis, detailed problem analysis, identification and assessment of potential alternative solutions, and strategic recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: Crocs case study case solution strategic management manufacturing strategy production entrepreneurs supply chain. APA Style. 11 pages, 12 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 3,003 words.   $77   18339. CAN ALBERTSONS TROUNCE WAL-MART WITH ADVANCED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CASE STUDY. This paper provides an analysis and a case solution to a case study in Laudon & Laudon's text (Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm) on the national grocery chain Albertsons. The case is concerned with Albertsons’ objective of overtaking Wal-Mart as the number one retail grocer in the U.S., and its strategy based on the use of information technology to provide customers with a more convenient shopping experience. The case is analyzed in terms of value chain, competitive forces, the role of information systems, factors that help or hinder Albertsons, and comparisons between Albertsons and Wal-Mart. It is argued that Albertsons’ vision is worthwhile and should be pursued, but it will need time to catch on with customers. Recommendations are made for how Albertsons should proceed. KEYWORDS: competition grocery stores supermarkets Albertsons Wal-Mart strategic management marketing strategy information technology case studies case solution. Written 2007. APA Style. 11 pages, 12 footnotes., 1 bibliographic source. 2,549 words.   $77   18331. PILOT FATIGUE AND AIRLINE SAFETY. This paper discusses pilot fatigue as a component of an airline’s safety program. The paper includes background on the problem of pilot fatigue and refers to research evidence on its causes, consequences, and effective countermeasures. Recommendations are made for scheduling of duty hours and time off, the use of onboard naps and rest periods, the use of fatigue-management strategies, and pilot training. KEYWORDS: aviation airline safety pilot fatigue pilot stress. APA Style. 12 pages, 33 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. 3,002 words.   $84   18308. ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AT WAL-MART. This paper examines how Wal-Mart has applied three organizational concepts – organizational culture, communications, and human resources practices. Providing numerous examples from the business press, the analysis considers the extent to which Wal-Mart’s application of these three main organizational behavior concepts has been successful, unsuccessful, or some combination of both. It is argued that Wal-Mart makes conscious use of these concepts in an effort to control workers, improve efficiencies, and ensure consistency in operations. The paper concludes that Wal-Mart’s “culture of control” and its supporting and reinforcing organizational behavior does not necessarily produce optimal results. In recent years especially, Wal-Mart’s organizational behavior has been a lightening rod for criticism and an adverse influence on the company’s reputation. KEYWORDS: organizational behavior corporate culture walmart communications human resources management union-busting. Written 2007. APA Style. 10 pages, 48 footnotes, 28 bibliographic sources. 3,386 Words.   $70   18300. A STRATEGIC AUDIT OF MAYTAG CORPORATION, 2002. This strategic audit draws on information found in Hunger’s (2002) case, “Maytag Corporation 2002: Focus on North America”, with updates on Maytag’s position from the time of the case date (May 2, 2002) through the end of FY 2005, just prior to Maytag’s ultimate acquisition by Whirlpool in April of 2006. The audit considers current performance, corporate objectives, mission, policies, organizational structure, management, strengths and weaknesses, threats and opportunities, and strategies. Specific recommendations are made on revising Maytag’s strategies and operations to fit with new challenges and opportunities. KEYWORDS: case studies appliance industry maytag strategic management. Written 2007. APA Style. 23 pages, 22 footnotes, 21 bibliographic sources. 6,428 words.   $133   18295. STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY IN THE 21ST CENTURY HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 808019. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School case study by Koehn, Besharov and Miller on specialty coffee industry leader Starbucks. The case focuses on the challenges and opportunities facing Starbucks in the early 21st century (2008) following 15 years of rapid growth. The paper includes problem statement, problem analysis with SWOT, PEST, and Five Forces analyses, identification and assessment of alternatives, and recommendations. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution starbucks brand management corporate strategy entrepreneurship global economy growth strategy social responsibility. APA Style. 12 pages, 16 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources. 3,590 words.   $84   18293. MYSPACE HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 708499. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School case study by Piskorski, Chen and Knoop on the online social network MySpace. The case focuses on MySpace’s prospective competitive responses to its primary rival, Facebook. The paper includes problem statement, problem analysis with SWOT and Five Forces analyses, identification and assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution myspace facebook social networks competitive advantage strategy strategic marketing web-enabled applications portfolio management. 11 pages, 8 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.   $77   18291. GE’S IMAGINATION BREAKTHROUGHS: THE EVO PROJECT HARVARD CASE STUDY 907048. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School change management case study by Christopher A. Bartlett, Nicole Bennett and Brian J. Hall on the development of innovative new projects at GE. The case focuses on the launch of innovative products in the GE Transportation unit. The paper includes problem statement, problem analysis with SWOT, identification and assessment of alternatives, and recommendations. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution general electric ge innovation change management growth strategy marketing management corporate vision. APA Style. 11 pages, 7 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $77   18289. MARKS AND SPENCER: PLAN A HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 509029. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School strategic management case study by Bell, Sanghavi and Winig on British retailer Marks & Spencer’s new comprehensive approach to sustainability called Plan A. The focus of the case is on whether or not the sustainability program provides a competitive advantage to Marks & Spencer. The paper includes problem statement, problem analysis with SWOT, identification and assessment of alternatives, and recommendations. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution competitive advantage sustainability waste reduction uk retailer marks and spencer plan A social responsibility supermarkets agribusiness. 11 pages, 8 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.   $77   18288. SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO: THE SPREADER SOURCING DECISION HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 908M78. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School strategic management case study by Gray, Leiblein and Karunakaran on Scotts Miracle-Gro, the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products. The case focuses on the ownership and organizational structure of the company’s fertilizer spreader business. The paper includes problem statement, problem analysis with SWOT, identification and assessment of alternatives, recommendations, and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution globalization China outsourcing manufacturing operations supply chain management home and garden industry scotts miracle-gro human resources management corporate strategy. APA Style. 12 pages, 7 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources. 3,408 words.   $84   18287. DESIGN STRATEGY AT SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS: BECOMING A TOP-TIER COMPANY DESIGN MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE CASE STUDY DMI021. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a Design Management Institute strategic management case study (DMI021 on the Harvard Business website) on South Korea’s Samsung Electronics. The case focuses on Samsung’s aspirations to ‘Tier One’ status via mastery of superior product design. The paper includes problem statement, problem analysis with SWOT, identification and assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution Samsung consumer electronics design engineering global brand identity globalization localization market positioning product evolution competitive advantage. APA Style. 12 pages, 9 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $84   18286. NESTLE IN 2008 HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 509001. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School strategic management case study by David E. Bell and Mary Shelman on Nestle, the world’s largest food and beverage company. The case focuses on corporate strategy under CEO Paul Bulcke and his challenge of executing Nestle’s new vision of health, nutrition and wellness. The paper includes problem statement, problem analysis with SWOT, PEST and Five Forces, identification and assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution strategic management corporate strategy nestle food and beverage industry organic growth strategy globalization leadership brand management. 12 pages, 17 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources. 3,247 words.   $84   18285. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC. DARDEN BUSINESS SCHOOL CASE STUDY UVO906. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a Darden Business School organizational management case study by Edward D. Hess on United Parcel Service of America, Inc. in 2007. The case focuses on UPS’s attempts to transform itself into a logistics-solutions company and the difficulties therein. The paper includes problem statement, problem analysis with SWOT, assessment of alternatives, recommendations, and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution UPS package delivery industry logistics corporate strategy organizational culture growth strategy business models value propositions. APA Style. 11 pages, 7 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $77   18280. EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION AT ROYAL DUTCH SHELL(A) 409126. This paper provides a case study analysis and case study solution to an organizational behavior and leadership case from Harvard Business School by Lorsch and Simpson. The case concerns controversies over executive compensation at Royal Dutch Shell. The focus of the case is on the remuneration committee’s decision to use their discretionary power to award five top executives a bonus for 2008, even though they had not met the stipulated performance measures. The paper includes problem identification, problem analysis, identification and assessment of alternatives, recommendations, and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies executive compensation executive pay controversy corporate boards case solution corporate governance shareholder relations activists pay for performance. APA Style. 11 pages, 5 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.   $77   18279. KEEPING GOOGLE “GOOGLEY” (ABRIDGED) HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 409099. This paper provides a case study analysis and case study solution for a Harvard Business School case study by Groysberg, Thomas and Wagonfield on organizational behavior and leadership at search engine giant Google. The case focuses on Google’s struggle to avoid the potential negative organizational by-products of rapid growth (e.g., bureaucracy, diminishing entrepreneurial behavior, etc.). The paper includes problem statement, problem analysis with SWOT, identification and assessment of alternatives, and recommendations. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution Google growth management strategy organizational culture entrepreneurship Web-enabled application. APA Style 11 pages, 7 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources. 2,950 words.   $77   18276. CVS: THE WEB STRATEGY HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CASE STUDY 9-500-008. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School case study by John Deighton and Anjali Shah concerning the CVS drugstore chain’s launch of its online pharmacy (CVS.com) and its efforts to formulate an effective Web strategy in the face of rapidly increasing competition, a highly regulated environment, and challenges from Merck-Medco, the nation’s second largest Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) . The time setting for the case is the fall of 1999. The paper includes problem background, problem definition, problem analysis with P.E.S.T., Five Forces, and S.W.O.T. analyses, identification and discussion of alternatives, and recommendations and implementation. KEYWORDS: online pharmacy CVS drugstore chain pharmacy benefits manager PBM web strategy strategic management swot pest five forces case solution case studies. APA Style. 11 pages, 11 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. 3,010 words.   $77   18275. NISSAN’S U-TURN (REDESIGNING NISSAN) (A&B) INSEAD BUSINESS CASE STUDY G1185. This paper presents a case analysis and case solution to a popular INSEAD case study by Jean-Francois Manzoni concerning the turnaround of the Nissan car company under the leadership of Renault’s Carlos Ghosn. The paper includes problem identification, problem analysis with SWOT, identification and assessment of alternative solutions, and recommendations. KEYWORDS: Nissan case study case solution carlos ghosn leadership change management leaders organizational culture turnaround management reorganization automobile industry Europe. Harvard Style. 11 pages, 7 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.   $77   18273. MARKS & SPENCER AND ZARA: PROCESS COMPETITION IN THE TEXTILE APPAREL INDUSTRY INSEAD BUSINESS CASE STUDY P0241. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a popular INSEAD operations management case study by Michael Pich and Ludo Van der Heyden concerning the comparative operations of Zara, a new fashion leader from Spain, and well-known UK clothing retailer Marks & Spencer. The paper includes executive summary, problem identification, problem analysis, SWOT, five forces, identification and assessment of alternative solutions, and recommendations for action. KEYWORDS: operations management case study case solution insead marks & spencer zara fashions apparel industry process management strategy. Harvard Style. 11 pages, 18 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 3,227 words.   $77   18272. STARBUCKS AND CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CASE STUDY 9-303-055. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a popular Harvard Business School case study by James E. Austin and Cate Reavis concerning Starbucks’ strategic alliance with Conservation International, a major international environmental nonprofit organization. The paper includes problem identification, problem analysis, identification and assessment of alternative solutions, recommendations, and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: starbucks conservation international case study case solution specialty coffee environmental concerns sustainability nonprofit fair trade movement shade grown coffee environmental protection social responsibility strategic alliances. APA Style. 11 pages, 10 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.   $77   18270. INNOVATION AT PROGRESSIVE (A): PAY-AS-YOU-GO INSURANCE HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CASE STUDY 9-602-175. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a popular service management Harvard case study by Frances X. Frei and Hanna Rodriguez-Farrar concerning Progressive Insurance company’s innovative services and customer relations management strategies. The paper includes problem identification, problem analysis, identification and assessment of alternatives, and recommendations. KEYWORDS: automobile industry case study progressive insurance case solution pay-as-you go insurance value-added services unique competencies. APA Style. 10 pages, 6 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.   $70   18264. BRIGHTCOVE AND THE FUTURE OF INTERNET TELEVISION HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CASE STUDY 9-707-457. This paper provides a case analysis and case study solution to a popular Harvard strategic management and technology management case study by David B. Yoffie, Andrei Hagiu and Michael Slind concerning Brightcove, a technology and services provider to Internet TV content owners. The case focuses on Brightcove’s efforts to transform itself into a media distribution company. The paper includes problem identification, problem analysis with SWOT and competitive analysis, identification and assessment of alternatives, recommendation, and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: communication channels Internet media case study competitive analysis advertising brightcove case solution technology management strategy execution strategic management. APA Style. 12 pages, 14 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources. 3,256 words.   $84   18260. CAMPBELL AND BAILYN’S BOSTON OFFICE: MANAGING THE REORGANIZATION HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CASE STUDY 2182. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School organizational behavior and human resources management case study by Donnellon and Gifford concerning the reorganization of the sales and marketing departments at a securities brokerage firm. The case considers the implications and effectiveness of the implementation of “Key Account Teams”. The case analysis includes problem identification, problem analysis and discussion of major issues, identification and assessment of alternative solutions, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution Campbell and bailyn’s reorganization teams performance management hrm organizational design personnel management change management. APA Style. 10 pages, 11 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 2,912 words.   $70   18252. LINCOLN ELECTRIC HARVARD CASE STUDY 9707445. This paper provides a case study analysis and case solution to a popular 2006 Harvard Business School case study (9-707-445) by Jordan Siegel concerning global strategic management and incentive systems at Lincoln Electric. The case study concerns Lincoln Electric’s global expansion strategy, looking at its successful Chinese operations and considering how the company can take apply the lessons learned in China in India and elsewhere in Asia as well as Europe. The case analysis and solution includes problem statement, analysis (including a SWOT), assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: lincoln electric case solution international business strategy globalization market entry china india market entry market selection labor employee incentives strategic management marketing joint venture acquisition. APA Style. 11 pages, 11 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources. 3,016 words.   $77   18251. NETFLIX: HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 9-607-138. This paper provides a case analysis and solution to a 2007 Harvard Business School strategic management case study on online video rental company, Netflix. The case is concerned with Netflix’s impending entry into the online Video-on-Demand (VOD) market. The analysis includes problem definition, SWOT analysis, Porter Five Forces analysis, assessment of four potential alternative solutions, strategic recommendations and rationale, and an implementation plan for Netflix’s entry into the online video on demand market. KEYWORDS: online video rental dvds vod harvard case studies strategy blockbuster comcast movielink vongo case solution. Written 2008. APA Style. 10 pages, 12 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 2,693 words.   $70   18250. GOOGLE, INC.: FIGURING OUT HOW TO DEAL WITH CHINA CASE STUDY BAB131. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a 2007 Harvard Business School/Babson College strategic management case study on Google in the Chinese Internet search market. The time is mid-2005 and Google is confronted with the problem of whether or not to directly enter the Chinese search engine market and how to deal with Chinese government censorship and other restrictions placed on Chinese Internet users. The analysis includes an introduction and background section, problem statement, identification of main issues, SWOT analysis, identification and assessment of strategic alternatives, recommendations, and implementation and evaluation plan. KEYWORDS: case study google china market strategy strategic management business ethics don’t be evil corporate culture values. Written 2008. APA Style. 10 pages, 18 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. 2773 words.   $70   18223. CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING TECHNIQUES. This paper describes the use of the Creative Problem Solving model to solve a real-life problem (a decline in sales at a small neighborhood restaurant). The five steps of the model are: analyze the problem, redefine it, generate ideas, evaluate and select the best solution, and implement the solution. Some specific techniques are also discussed, including informal customer survey, brainstorming, heuristic redefinition, word association, and Nominal Group Technique. KEYWORDS: business creativity problem solving. Written 2007. APA Style. 7 pages, 8 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.. 1,723 words.   $49   18199. ORGANIC GROWTH AT WAL-MART HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-707-498. This paper presents a case study analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School strategic management case study (9-707-498) by Jan W. Rivkin and Troy Smith on Wal-mart’s possible expansion of its selection of organic food in the context of wider attempts to move the giant retailer upscale a bit and to focus on environmental sustainability. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies walmart organic grocery competitive strategy growth strategy five forces swot pest analysis whole foods case solution. APA Style. 11 pages, 14 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. 2,916 words.   $77   18198. ANTEGREN: A BEACON OF HOPE HARVARD CASE STUDY 408025. This paper provides a case study analysis and solution to a 2007 strategic management Harvard Business School case study (408025) by Joshua Margolis, Thomas DeLong and Terry Heymann on a biotechnology firm’s (Biogen Idec) development of the drug Antegren, promising in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis and headed for FDA fast-track approval. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies biotechnology pharmaceutical industry multiple sclerosis blockbuster drug strategic management crisis management product recalls antegren disease management treatment case solution prescription drugs ethics. Written 2008. 10 pages, 7 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $70   18197. IKEA’S GLOBAL SOURCING CHALLENGE: INDIAN RUGS AND CHILD LABOR (A) HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-906-414. This paper provides a case study analysis and a case solution of a Harvard Business School ethics and international management case study (9-906-414) by Christopher A. Bartlett, Vincent Dessain and Anders Sjoman on Swedish home furnishings giant IKEA and a TV report that Ikea’s Indian carpet suppliers were using child labor. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies ikea globalization ethics child labor india retailers indian rugs crisis management outsourcing social responsibility human resource management values publicity globalization strategy strategic management multinational enterprise developing countries case solution. Written 2008. 11 pages, 6 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources. 3,010 words.   $77   18196. AARP AND AARP SERVICES, A MULTI-SECTOR APPROACH TO SOCIAL CHANGE STANFORD CASE STUDY S191. This paper provides a case study analysis and a case solution to a 2007 Stanford University organization management case study (S191 from Harvard Business School Publishing) on the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), one of the nation’s largest non-profit corporations. The case considers branding, image, culture, and strategy at AARP and its affiliated AARP Services organization. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, and recommendations. KEYWORDS: case studies stanford retired persons aarp nonprofit organization strategy branding public relations case solution. 11 pages, 11 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources. 3,251 words.   $70   18191. EDWARD JONES IN 2006: CONFRONTING SUCCESS HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-707-497. This paper provides a case study analysis and a case solution to a popular Harvard Business School strategic management case study (9-707-497) by David J. Collis andTroy Smith on the brokerage Edward Jones. The case focuses on Edward Jones’ need for strategic adjustment in the face of rapid growth and a challenging financial services environment. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies edward jones financial services brokerage strategy formulation competitive advantage tradeoff analysis case solution. Written 2008. APA Style. 10 pages, 8 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $70   18190. TIVO 2007: DVRS AND BEYOND HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-708-401. This paper provides a case study analysis and a case solution to a strategic management Harvard Business School case study (9-708-401) by David B. Yoffie and Michael Slind on DVR company TiVo. The case focuses on TiVo’s efforts to capitalize on digital convergence and to become something bigger than a consumer electronics company. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies corporate strategy tivo dvrs cable television internet digital media strategic planning marketing strategy formulation implementation globalization case solution. Written 2008. 11 pages, 9 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources. 2,924 words.   $77   18189. ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC HARVARD CASE STUDY 598022. This paper provides a case study analysis and case solution to a popular marketing and product distribution Harvard Business School case study (598022) by Das Narayandas about electronic parts distributor Arrow Electronics. This case study concerns Arrow's possible responses to a proposal from an independent distribution service to include Arrow as one of few select distributors in its proposed new Internet-based trading system. The case analysis includes problem statement, key issues, analysis with SWOT and five forces analyses, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies electronics industry product portfolio management strategy marketing distribution internet customer relations supplier relations management case solution swot porters five forces. APA Style. 10 pages, 8 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources. 2,578 words   $70   18188. GOOGLE INC. HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 9-806-105. This paper provides a case study analysis and a case solution to a popular Harvard Business School strategic management and marketing case study (9-806-105) by Kerry Herman and Thomas R. Eisenmann on Internet search engine giant Google. The case provides an overview of Google’s history and Google’s strategy and organization as of 2006. Google’s position within a competitive Internet market is considered. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies google corporate strategy internet search engine ipo corporate culture competitive advantage yahoo microsoft msn business history social networks globalization case solution. Written 2008. APA Style. 11 pages, 12 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.   $77   18187. IPOD VERSUS CELL PHONE: A MOBILE MUSIC REVOLUTION? HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-707-419. This paper provides a case study analysis and a case solution to a popular Harvard Business School marketing strategy case study (9-707-419) by David B. Yoffie, Travis D. Merrill and Michael Slind focused on the battle between music enabled cell phones and Apple’s efforts to dominate digital music through its ipod, itunes and related products. The analysis focuses on the strategic challenges and opportunities faced by Apple (as the existing leader in portable digital music) and its emerging rivals in the cellular phone industry. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis with PEST, SWOT for Apple and the cell phone companies and a Porter's Five Forces; assessment of alternatives for Apple and the cell phone companies; and recommendations and likely future outcomes. KEYWORDS: case studies ipod itunes cell phones mobile phones digital music marketing strategy consumer electronics wireless technology music industry copyright protection globalization telecommunications case solution SWOT five forces. Written 2008. APA Style. 11 pages, 12 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources. 2820 words.   $77   18186. WAL-MART EVERYDAY LOW PRICES IN CHINA HARVARD CASE STUDY HKU590. This paper provides a case study analysis and case solution to a University of Hong Kong/Harvard Business School international marketing case study (HKU590) by Ali F. Farhoomand and Iris Wang on Wal-Mart’s Chinese operations. The case focuses on Wal-mart’s efforts to transplant it’s “everyday low prices” model to China. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies walmart china globalization marketing advertising pricing strategy discount retailer competitive strategy interntionalization localization chinese consumers case solution. Written 2008. APA Style. 11 pages, 15 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.   $77   18185. EXEL PLC--SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AT HAUS MART HARVARD CASE STUDY 605080. This paper provides a case study analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School operations management and logistics case study (605080) on Exel plc, global third-party logistics provider serving companies such as Home Depot among others. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies case solution exel plc supply chain management logistics operations management outsourcing retail. APA Style. 10 pages, 8 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources. 2,644 words.   $70   18184. MARVEL ENTERPRISES, INC. HARVARD CASE STUDY 505001. This paper provides a case study analysis and a case solution to a popular Harvard Business School marketing and strategic brand management case study (505001) by Anita Elberse on the comic book and superhero entertainment company, Marvel, six years after the company emerged from the brink of bankruptcy. The case focuses on Marvel’s business model and the risks associated with dependency on a few blockbuster super heroes. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies marvel enterprises comics superheros spider man x-men the hulk branding business model marketing strategy strategic management intellectual property case solution. Written 2008. 11 pages, 11 footnotes in text, 6 bibliographic sources.   $77   18183. HAIER: TAKING A CHINESE COMPANY GLOBAL HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-706-401. This paper provides a case study analysis and case solution of a popular Harvard Business School global strategic management case study (9-706-40) by Tarun Khanna, Ingrid Vargas, Krishna G. Palepu on Haier, China’s leading appliance maker, and its efforts to build a globally recognized brand. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies haier chinese appliance electronics case solution globalization international marketing strategy branding ge whirlpool strategic planning. Written 2008. APA Style. 11 pages, 17 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources. 2,939 words.   $77   18182. MICROSOFT IN 2005 HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-705-505. This paper provides a case study analysis and a case solution to a popular Harvard Business School strategic management case study (9-705-505) by David B. Yoffie, Dharmesh M. Mehta and Rudina I. Seseri on Micosoft’s strategy. The case focuses on Microsoft’s past and current strategy for sustaining competitive advantage in the global software industry. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies microsoft corporate strategy globalization software industry strategic planning competitive advantage case solution. APA Style. 12 pages, 19 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. 3,111 words.   $84   18181. STRATEGIC PLANNING AT UNITED PARCEL SERVICE HARVARD CASE STUDY 306002. This paper provides a case study analysis and case solution to a popular Harvard Business School strategic management case study (306002) by Garvin and Levesque concerning United Parcel Services’ (UPS) efforts to transform itself to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies ups overnight delivery corporate strategy strategic planning leadership CEO competitive advantage organizational change transformation scenario analysis globalization case solution. Written 2008. APA Style. 11 pages, 12 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.   $77   18180. TIVO IN 2002: CONSUMER BEHAVIOR HARVARD CASE STUDY 502062. This paper provides a case study analysis and a case solution to a popular Harvard Business School marketing case study (502062) by Wathieu and Zoglio on customized TV company TiVo in 2002. The case focuses on consumer behavior and the difference between converted TiVo users and skeptics. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies tivo 2002 marketing strategy consumer behavior new product planning advertising television direct video recorders dvr case solution. Written 2008. APA Style. 10 pages, 25 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources. 2916 words.   $70   18174. WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES: THE FACTORY MODEL HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-606-021. This paper presents a case study analysis of a Harvard Business School operations management case study (9-606-021) by Fuller and Upton on Bangalore, India-based Wipro Technologies, a software services company. The focus of the case is on Wipro’s application of Toyota’s lean manufacturing model to software services. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies wipro outsourcing software services india lean manufacturing toyota production system. APA Style. 10 pages, 10 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 2,692 words.   $77   18173. CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-806-015. This paper presents a case study analysis of a Harvard Business School marketing and customer relations management case study (9-806-015) by Lynda M. Applegate, Robert J. Kwortnik, and Gabriele Piccolio on Carnival Cruise Lines. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies carnival cruise leisure cruise industry customer relations management data management customer loyalty retention pricing. Written 2008. APA Style. 11 pages, 26 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.   $77   18172. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-705-508. This paper provides a case study analysis of a Harvard Business School strategic management case study by Siegel and Jinho on Korean electronics maker Samsung. The case focuses on Samsung’s efforts to maintain its strategic competitive advantage in the face of challenges from new Chinese competitors. The case analysis includes problem identification, environmental and competitive analysis, SWOT analysis, identification and assessment of strategic alternatives, strategic recommendations, and an implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies competitive advantage semiconductors electronics global marketing management strategy cost differentiation samsung globalization china. APA Style. 11 pages, 12 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources. 3,269 words.   $77   18171. INNOVATION CORRUPTED: THE RISE AND FALL OF ENRON (A) HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-905-048. This paper presents a case study analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School business ethics case study (9-905-048) by Malcolm S. Salter on the now-defunct energy company, Enron. The case presents a history of Enron, its business model, its organization, and its downfall in one of the country’s biggest business corruption and accounting fraud scandals. The case analysis includes problem overview, discussion of major issues and sub-issues, organizational and corporate cultural analysis, a discussion of alternatives and a set of recommendations for avoiding corruption of this sort in the future. KEYWORDS: case studies enron corruption business ethics accounting fraud organizational culture business model organizational design leadership case solution. Written 2008. APA Style. 10 pages, 11 footnotes, 8 footnotes.   $70   18170. ACCOUNTING FRAUD AT WORLDCOM HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-104-071. This paper presents a case study analysis and a case solution to a popular Harvard Business School business ethics case study (9-104-071) by Robert S. Kaplan and David Kiron on the largest accounting fraud in history at telecommunications giant WorldCom. The case analysis includes problem identification, discussion of major issues and sub-issues, organizational and corporate cultural analysis, a discussion of the alternative courses of action that WorldCom personnel might have taken, and a set of recommendations for avoiding similar problems in the future. KEYWORDS: case studies worldcom accounting fraud business ethics arthur andersen scandal corporate culture betty vinson organization bernie ebbers scott sullivan internal auditor deontological ethics Kant utilitarian ethics case solution. Written 2008. APA Style. 10 pages, 27 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources. 2,758 words.   $70   18167. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES 2002: AN INDUSTRY UNDER SIEGE HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-803-133. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a 2003 Harvard Business School strategic management case study by James Heskett (9-803-133) on Southwest Airlines. The case concerns the challenges Southwest faces in the post-911 operating environment given the security issues and general airline industry malaise. The case analysis includes problem identification, environmental and competitive analysis, SWOT analysis, identification and assessment of strategic alternatives, strategic recommendations, and an implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies airline industry competition strategy southwest airlines corporate culture customer service air security September 11 case solution. Written 2008. APA Style. 11 pages, 12 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources. 3,097 words.   $77   18165. COLA WARS CONTINUE: COKE AND PEPSI IN 2006 HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-706-447. This paper provides a case analysis and case solution to a 2006 Harvard Business School strategic management case study by Yoffie and Slind (9-706-447) that looks at the soft drink industry structure and competitive strategy of Coca-Cola and Pepsi through 100 years of rivalry. The analysis includes identification of major issues/concerns, PEST analysis, SWOT analysis for both Coke and Pepsi, Porter Five Forces analysis, assessment of alternative strategies for the two market leaders, and strategic recommendations and rationale. KEYWORDS: business history competition competitive strategy corporate strategy distribution channels industry analysis industry structure international business market structure suppliers globalization soft drinks case solution. Written 2008. APA Style. 11 pages, 22 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources. 3,117 words.   $77   18132. BUSINESS PLAN: IRISH RESTAURANT AND BAR. This paper describes a business plan for the first year of operation of an Irish restaurant and bar, to be located in Woburn, Massachusetts. It is argued that customer loyalty can best be built by creating an authentic atmosphere and by becoming known as a social center for the community. Some benchmark examples are used to support this argument. The paper also provides recommendations on such things as budget, menu differentiation, management style, staff training and incentives, and options for marketing and promotion. KEYWORDS: business management hospitality Irish restaurant bar human resources marketing. Written 2006. APA Style. 22 pages, 27 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources. 5,238 words.   $133   18109. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES. This paper discusses strategies that operations managers can use to achieve optimal performance and gain competitive advantage in the global marketplace. The importance of focusing on customer demands (and on the related issue of employee satisfaction) is stressed. The paper first describes some basic guidelines for developing effective competitive strategies. Then, various specific strategic approaches are discussed, including those that emphasize new product/service development, rapid/flexible response, coordination of departmental functions, and implementation of lean production processes. Examples of the use of these kinds of strategies, as found in the literature, are included. KEYWORDS: operations management strategies customers employees. Written 2006. APA Style. 22 pages, 24 footnotes, 15 bibliographic sources.   $133   18099. SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. This paper discusses the importance of a school's culture in the attainment of a positive learning environment, where students feel motivated to learn and to meet achievement standards. This type of culture is both caring and challenging at the same time. A positive environment includes a feeling of safety, and thus principals need to be skilled in dealing with issues of student discipline. The paper also includes a brief discussion of how a positive culture can help improve the education of African American students (a traditionally disadvantaged group). KEYWORDS: education principals school environment culture African Americans. Written 2006. MLA Style. 7 pages, 11 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources. 1,647 words.   $49   1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  next   Copyright 2002 Academic Research Papers Associate Term Paper Sites: Academic Research Papers Academic-Research-Papers Research Central Term Paper Assistance