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Nature of Management
C/HR/1177. Leadership and management in context of business ethics and organisational learning
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- 2600
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the concepts of leadership and management outlining the differences and similarities between them, examining ethical issues faced by managers and leaders with regard to human resource, and discussing the use of computer based technology in the development of the researcher’s managerial skills and in organisational learning.
KEYWORDS: Leadership, management, business ethics, organisational learning,
C/HR/1162. Management Development and International HRM in Organon Laboratories
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- 2300
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses the issues of management development (MD) in Organon Laboratories, a UK pharmaceutical business division of the Dutch multinational company Akzo Nobel, located in Scotland. Literature is reviewed on the theory of HRM and MD, problems of international HRM at Organon are examined discussing cross-cultural challenges faced by expatriates, difficulties of talent management in multinational organisations, etc.
KEYWORDS: Management development, international HRM, Organon Laboratories, Akzo Nobel, expatriates,
C/M/2392. Self-reflection on managerial and leadership skills
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- 1500
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- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper presents a reflective report of the researcher on her learning experience and the development of managerial and leadership skills. The reflection touches on the role of performance management, personal organisation skills, stress management, etc. Self-recommendations are provided with regard to the development of required skills.
KEYWORDS: Self-reflection, managerial skills, leadership skills,
C/M/2390. Leadership and Management in Enterprise Context
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- 2600
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the differences and similarities between leadership and management providing definitions of both concepts, outlining the features of leaders vs. managers, and exploring their position towards total quality management (TQM) and e-commerce. A personal reflection of the researcher is presented on the role of leadership and management in the organisational context.
KEYWORDS: Leadership, Management, TQM, e-commerce,
C/M/2357. The relationship between management and organisations
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- 2900
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines the relationship between management and organisations, and begins by providing a definition of them both. The paper aims to identify the way in which management can impact on the success and performance of an organisation. The different factors that influence how well an organisation performs is examined, and the paper then outlines which aspects of an organisation management procedures can affect.
KEYWORDS: Management, organisations, organisational performance,
C/M/2339. Theoretical underpinnings of management and leadership development
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- 2050
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks into the theory of contemporary management and leadership (M&L) explaining the difference between managers and leaders, outlining conceptual features of M&L development, discussing approaches that can improve M&L skills of individuals, and suggesting recommendations about the areas of importance in M&L development.
KEYWORDS: Management, leadership,
C/M/2333. Manager Skills and Professional Development
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- 1650
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper addresses the issues of professional development in the managerial profession reporting on skills and abilities required by the manager in the areas of emotional intelligence, cross-cultural awareness, creative team-working, motivation and self-management. The paper has no references.
KEYWORDS: Manager Skills, Professional Development,
C/M/2284. Management theory in historical and modern contexts
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- 1850
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- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper addresses management practices used in modern organizations comparing Taylor’s principles of management with the new adaptive management styles, reviewing historical underpinnings of contemporary management, and providing a self-evaluation of the experience in learning management theory.
KEYWORDS: Management theory, Taylor, management styles,
C/M/2245. An examination of a manager from an individualistic culture working in a collectivist culture
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- 1050
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper aims to assess what challenges face a manager from an individualistic culture working in a collectivist culture. The paper uses the example of a manager from Sweden working in Saudi Arabia. The topic is examined in reference to Hofstede’s cultural dimension model, communication, local custom, local culture, and linguistics. The paper concludes with recommendations for a manager in this position.
KEYWORDS: Manager, individualistic culture, collectivist culture, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Hofstede’s cultural dimension model, communication, local custom, local culture, linguistics,
C/M/2174. An examination of power, control, resistance and organisational change: case study Northern Plant
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- 600
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper discusses the link between power, control and resistance in relation to organisational change and needs. The theories that relate to the subject are examined, namely mainstream management theory and the labour process theory. This is followed by a brief examination of Northern Plant, a tool company. The theory and case study are then evaluated in reference to one another, and the opinions of the writer are also presented.
KEYWORDS: Power, control, resistance, organisational change, organisational needs, mainstream management theory, labour process theory, Northern Plant,
C/M/2173. The reasons why the study of organisations is important
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- 650
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper discuses the reasons why studying organisations is important. The paper introduces the concept of organisations, and follows with a discussion regarding management theories. Some of the theories discussed include enterprise architecture and the agency theory. The paper examines aspects regarding GlaxoSmithKline and The Cooperative and concludes with the writers personal opinions on the subject.
KEYWORDS: Organisations, management theories, enterprise architecture, agency theory, GlaxoSmithKline, The Cooperative,
S/B/625. Risks and benefits of adopting new strategies
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- 1550
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the managerial approaches to challenging conventions and industry standards discussing the amount of risk that is needed for adopting a new strategy and the safety of adhering to the same strategy as your competitors. References are made to academic research in the area and business examples from real life.
KEYWORDS: new strategies, industry standards, risks and benefits,
C/M/2046. In depth analysis of managerial issues
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- 2800
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper focuses on a range of topics relating to management. The first question examines the way that managerial practices affect employee commitment, and also discusses the psychological contract. The second question focuses on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, whilst the third examines different theories of motivation. The following question focuses on the concept of flexible specialisation, and the next question examines the strengths and weaknesses of the main theories of motivation. The sixth question examines the idea of organisational conflict, and aims to assess how it can be managed. The last two questions focus on the management of organisational culture and the aspects that make a good leader.
KEYWORDS: Management, employee commitment, psychological contract, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, motivation, flexible specialisation, organisational conflict, organizational culture, leadership,
C/B/3658. Examination of management issues within Tesco's and other high street vendors
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- 3500
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
This paper focuses on management issues within Tesco, and aims to discuss how they may differ to high street shops. The paper begins by providing the background to Tesco, followed by an evaluation of power. This evaluation discusses topics like Tesco vs. the SME’s, influence strategies and power source’s. The paper then goes on to examine the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR), aiming to evaluate Tesco’s CSR policy. The consequences of the policy are then analysed. Conclusions are made regarding Tesco’s two key management issues- power and CSR policy implementation.
KEYWORDS: Management, Tesco, high street shops, power, SME’, corporate social responsibility, CSR!,
C/M/2015. Management Competencies in 21st Century
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- 5000
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 59.99 GBP
The paper looks at the key managerial skills required for modern management including perceptual (conceptual) skills, interpersonal skills, presentation skills, etc. The challenges of modern management are reviewed, a personal SWOT analysis is conducted, recommendations are suggested about the ways to overcome the barriers faced by managers in the 21 century.
KEYWORDS: managerial skills, modern management, SWOT,
S/M/607. Theory of management: evaluation of ‘Effective Managers' module
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- 1500
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- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks into the theory of management describing various types of managers, and examining skills required to become an effective manager in a multinational enterprise (MNE). The author’s reflection is presented on the educational value of the module “Effective Managers” providing critical analysis of exercises, lectures and tutorials included in the module.
KEYWORDS: Management skills, Effective Managers, module evaluation,
C/M/1887. Literature review. Is management a profession like medicine?
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- 1050
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- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This literature review focuses on the subject of learning, education and management. Business education and scientific management are the main topics discussed within the review, and the paper aims to show that management is not a profession like medicine.
KEYWORDS: Literature review, learning, education, management, business education, scientific management,
C/B/3366. An evaluation of the management and Corporate Social Responsibility of Tesco's
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- 3500
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
This paper focuses on management issues within Tesco, and aims to discuss how they may differ to high street shops. The paper begins by providing the background to Tesco, followed by an evaluation of power. This evaluation discusses topics like Tesco vs. the SME’s, influence strategies and power source’s. The paper then goes on to examine the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR), aiming to evaluate Tesco’s CSR policy. The consequences of the policy are then analysed. Conclusions are made regarding Tesco’s two key management issues- power and CSR policy implementation.
KEYWORDS: Management, Tesco, high street shops, power, SME’, corporate social responsibility, CSR!,
C/M/1863. Review of Management Theories
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- 1300
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- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper reviews theories of management including the theory of scientific management proposed by Taylor, bureaucratic management of the 1930-1950s, administrative management of the 1990s and contemporary theories with the focus on corporate social responsibility (CSR), risk management and change management.
KEYWORDS: Management theory, scientific management, bureaucratic management, administrative management, CSR, risk, change,
C/M/1786. How Has Globalisation of Business Changed the Nature of Managerial Work?
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- 3150
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- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the effects of the global spread of business on managerial practices and the necessity to manage people of different cultural backgrounds in the changing external environment. The balance between ‘local’ and ‘global’ approaches is addressed discussing managerial skills associated with strategic planning and control.
KEYWORDS: Globalisation, international management, decision-making, strategic planning, organisational commitment,
C/F/933. Corporate governance and management in global environment
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- 1140
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines theoretical underpinnings of corporate governance and management discussing the changes of corporate roles under globalisation, highlighting the importance of learning and knowledge management for organisations, explaining the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR), etc.
KEYWORDS: Corporate governance, management, globalisation,
S/M/560. Managerial approaches to complex organisational problems
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- 3850
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper addresses the issues of managerial creativity, innovation and decision making highlighting the features needed by a good manager, i.e. lateral thinking, the art of ‘reading and understanding', the importance of critical thinking and SWOT analysis as a basis for strategic decision, etc. The use of metaphors in the managerial process is discussed describing organisations as machines, brains, etc. The use of these concepts by managers in various sectors is examined using primary research techniques (interviews). Conclusions are made about the approaches used by managers in problem solving.
KEYWORDS: Managerial approaches, organisational problems, SWOT, lateral thinking, critical thinking, innovation, creativity,
C/M/1469. Management and organisational theory in modern business
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- 3100
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the role of organisational and management theories in modern businesses reviewing the features of change management, learning organisation, organisational culture and structure, strategic leadership, strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), etc.
KEYWORDS: Management theory, organisational theory, change management, learning organisation, organisational culture, strategic leadership, strategic alliances, M&A,
C/M/1414. Critical perspective on management and organisation theories
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- 2400
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper argues whether organisation theory represents the ideas of the elite groups a providing a critical perspective to management and organisational theories, explaining the notion of Critical Management Studies (CMS), and discussing its relevance for contemporary organisations.
KEYWORDS: Critical Management Studies, CMS, Organisation Theories,
C/M/1413. Some contemporary writers (e.g. Grey and Willmott, 2005:57) have the view that much of organisation theory is just the institutionalised ideas of elite groups. As such, they not only exclude the perspectives on organisations of other groups but play a part in exploitation, subjugation and restricting of such groups, commonly based on factors such as class, gender and or ethnicity. Discuss the issues, illustrating your answer with material drawn from writing which does seek to identify these processes.
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- 2400
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper argues whether organisation theory represents the ideas of the elite groups a providing a critical perspective to management and organisational theories, explaining the notion of Critical Management Studies (CMS), and discussing its relevance for contemporary organisations.
KEYWORDS: Critical Management Studies, CMS, Organisation Theories,
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