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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.   prev  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8     00370. THE AUTOMOBILE IN OUR SOCIETY. The impact of the automobile in our way of life is examined in terms of injuries, noise pollution, air pollution and the inaccessibility of the city. Abandoned cars, air pollution and billboards are viewed as problems which necessitate alternative forms of transportation. Proposals for eliminating the auto from the city are examined. 21 pages, 24 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.   $133   00049. CREATIVE ORGANIZATIONS. Interesting, original discussion of creativity and "'creeping bureaucracy"' in organizations; finds that the issues are much more complex than might be assumed, and that rearranging thought patterns is harder than changing an organization structure chart. lOp., Of., Ob.   $70   09O74. ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS IN EDUCATION. 10 pages, 12 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources. See Section 8A.   $70   00004. BERKELEY RESEARCH. Berkeley Research, home of Academic Term Papers and Academic Research Papers, offers the Web's largest selection of research papers (more than 30,000) at the lowest price. We also feature quality custom papers written to your specifications. Visit our websites at: http:www.academicresearchpapers.com or http://www.academictermpapers.com. Telephone toll-free 1-800-777-7901. From outside the U.S. and Canada call 1-415-586-3900. DO NOT CLICK “ORDER” FOR THIS ENTRY!!   $7   00003. BERKELEY RESEARCH TERM PAPERS. Berkeley Research Term Papers, home of Academic Term Papers and Academic Research Papers, offers the Web's largest selection of research papers (more than 30,000) at the lowest price. We also feature quality custom papers written to your specifications. Visit our websites at: http:www.academicresearchpapers.com or http://www.academictermpapers.com. Telephone toll-free 1-800-777-7901. From outside the U.S. and Canada call 1-415-586-3900. DO NOT CLICK “ORDER” FOR THIS ENTRY!!   $7   55378. CONTINGENCY INDICATOR FOR FOREIGN ENVIRONMENTS. Study of corporate planning and marketing for foreign markets. Contains four subsections: the first presents a method of analyzing prospects in foreign markets based on ranking of eight factors such as economic growth and gov. attitude to business' three case studies of specific problems in overseas business strategy. 20p., Of., Ob.   $133   53914. MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION THEORY. Good basic discussion of the pros and cons of three types of management concepts: project management, management by systems, management,by results. Finds that all three must be combined for best results. 7 pages, 5 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.   $49   53895. DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF MANAGEMENT APPRAISALS AND EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS. Good, thorough study of evaluation systems and appraisal methods, including data from USAG officer appraisal system. Concentrates on objective evaluation systems. 11 pages, 21 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.   $77   53812. LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOR. Another compilation of the basic ideas of management literature on leadership; interaction, between leaders and followers, abilities of leaders, types and systems of leadership, chain of command, etc. 6p., Of., 5b.   $42   53808A. T-GROUPS POR CORPORATE TRAINING. Basic overview of the promises and problems of sensitivity training, and how it is used by corporations. 7 pages, 12 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $49   53653. PROBLEMS FACING MANAGEMENT IN THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY. Basic study of the choices facing aerospace industry in tines of social change and energy crisis; unemployment, insecurity. lagging markets, disappearing finances, problems of restructuring industry for new products. 8p., Of,, 8b.   $56   53434. MANAGEMENT DECISIONS AND COMPUTERS. Good case study of how hypothetical clothing company straightens out scheduling and deliver problems with computers. 7p., Of., Ob.   $49   53433. DESIGNING AN INCENTIVE PROGRAM. Study of incentive programs for industrial workers; criticizes most for not recognizing individuality of workers; sets out flexible hours program as potential motivator. 4p., 4f., Ob.   $28   53402. PLANT LOCATION DECISIONS FOR THE BURROUGHS CORP. Good case study of factors involved in deciding to locate a new components plant in low-labor cost area. lOp., 5f., 4b.   $70   53398. APATHY AMONG PRODUCTION-LINE WORKERS IN THE UNITED STATES. Good discussion of the causes and cures of worker apathy, based on management literature, and favoring attention to self-actualization needs of workers, job enrichment, better participation, etc. 10 pages, 20 footnotes, 15 bibliographic sources.   $70   53227. SURVEY OF TECHNIQUES USED IN EVALUATING AND SELECTING INVESTMENT PROJECTS UNDER RISK. Good survey of subject, using specialized vocabulary. Focuses on techniques such as deterministic analysis, stochastic analysis, portfolio effects and diversification. 6 pages, 15 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.   $42   53152. ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST INDIVIDUAL INCENTIVE PLANS FOR COMPENSATING SALESMEN. Good, detailed study of the effects of various types of pay for salesmen, in terms of motivation, equity, and resuIts for the company. Favors incentive payments in most situations. 10 pages, 21 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.   $70   52760. SENSITIVITY TRAINING, SELF-ACTUALIZATION, AND JOB SATISFACTION. Good, thorough discussion in favor of improved human relations: theory of sensitivity training and Maslow's self-actualization, summary of research on the effectiveness of sensitivity training, closely-argued conclusion. 17p., Of., 20b.   $119   52556. THE CONCEPT OF MODULAR SCHEDULING. Good discussion of how modular scheduling (breaking up conventional periods into shorter units) allows for flexibility and diversity. 6p., lf., Ob.   $42   52554. LINE AND STAFF RELATIONSHIPS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. Actually two papers with common abstract on same general topic. First examines policy-making function of staff positions; second asks whether line/staff distinction is obsolete, finds that it could be. 17 pages, 18 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources.   $119   52506. MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS. Very good, very complete study of all aspects of communication in business, including theories of communications k organization of communications, techniques for effective communications in discipline situations, reports, interviews, etc., and even miscommunication. 26 pages, 30 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.   $133   52502. CLASSICAL THEORY OF MANAGEMENT AND MACHIAVELLI. Interesting, clever discussion similarities and differences in the two bodies of thought; finds similarity and single-minded concentration on ends, but also that Machiaveli may be more "human-relations oriented" than management theorists. 7p., 16f., lOb.   $49   52488. BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC STATISTICS IN MANAGEMENT. Very good, very thorough compilation of rules for the proper use of statistic s. Covers everything from averages and index numbers to correlations, plus proper use of statistics in prediction. 27 pages, 44 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.   $133   52465. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP. Original ideas on the topic of Maslow's and McGregor's theories of leadership and motivation. Favors new approaches to leadership. 6p., Sf., 4b.   $42   52371. MODELS AND TECHNIQUES IN PERSONNEL SELECTION. Good study of the assumptions used in trying to formulate a rational procedure for selecting new workers; focuses on the problems of matching men to jobs through simple tests, and the complexities involved in good performance in the work environment. 8 pages, 6 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.   $56   52354. BUSINESS LEADERSHIP. Good discussion of the leadership question, relies on older "classic" works in the field. DistingUishes between classical, authoritarian leadership, and 'behavioral' human-oriented leadership; discusses advantages and disadvantages of both approaches. 17 pages, 22 footnotes, 18 bibliographic sources.   $119   52233. PRODUCTIVITY MANAGEMENT. Thorough overview of production control and time-motion management. Measuring techniques, statistical techniques, rating methods, probability techniques. 16p., Of., lib.   $112   52226. COMMUNICATION AT SEARS. Good study of communication problems in business, based on personal interviews with Sears asst. managers and personnel. Covers relations between branches and headquarters, managers and employees, and intra-employee communication problems and their resolution. 12p., Of., Ob.   $84   52056. SOME THEORIES OF HUMAN VIGILANCE WITH INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS. Very good study (with some technical vocabulary) on relation between attention and awareness, and job performance. Thorough discussion of theories of "vigilance" including concepts of "inhibition". "arousal," and "filtering;" how these ideas can be applied in improving training and performance on the job. 13 pages, 19 footnotes, 17 bibliographic sources.   $91   51911. ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Basic overview of the theory of organizational development; using systems analysis, problem-solving techniques, human relations techniques and other concepts to make maximum use of the firms resources. Sp., Of., Ob.   $35   51822. GENERAL MOTORS AS A CASE STUDY. Questions of monopoly, profit-maximization and corporate accountability are looked at in this study of the largest American manufacturing corporation. GM's defense that it is well within the classic model of free competition contrasted with charges of oligopoly, safety violations and abuse of workers. GM is seen as a monolithic entity unto itself. 13 pages, 17 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.   $91   51755. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND MOTIVATION IN THE JOB SITUATION. Good basic study, argues for better understanding of human relations and "higher motivations"' by business managers to improve performance. 8p., 14f.. 14b.   $56   51557. THE STRATEGIC PLAN. Good basic overview of the role of planning in business. The importance and nature of company goals, market strategies, how operations planning and budgeting are related to strategic plans. 7 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources.   $49   51554. TECHNICAL COMPETENCE IN GROUP LEADERS. Critical review of an article which studied whether engineers make good managers; finds that technical training not usually related to managerial performance. 6p., Of., Ob.   $42   51549. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DECISION MAKING. Good basic survey of how executive makes an important decision; discusses manager's role, operations research & mathematical models, heuristic reasoning, computer assistance. 22p., 27f., Ob.   $133   51461. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT. Good solid review of the basics of personnel management, selection procedures, role of personnel in employee supervision, evaluation, and maintaining good working relationships. 17 pages, 32 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources. 3,501 words..   $119   16135. COMPUTERS IN MANAGEMENT. Good basic discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of computers in decision making. Focuses on practical problems of applying computers in non-routine situations. 8p., Sf., Sb.   $56   16126. MANAGEMENT'S ROLE IN THE CONTEMPORARY UNITED STATES. Very clever and sophisticated paper that seeks to prove that today's successful managers are those who can effectively use "two-way communication" in decision making. After a complete survey of literature on decision making, planning and leadership, the point is proved. 32 pages, 40 footnotes, 44 bibliographic sources.   $133   16099. THE MEANING AND CONSEQUENCES OF LEADERSHIP TO THE ORGANIZATION AND THE INDIVIDUAL. Discussion of what leadership means, emphasizing the individual and specific aspects of leadership, but covering all the basic theories: task-oriented vs. social-oriented, leader as mediator, communication in leadership, dissatisfaction of leaders who fail. l2 pages, 25 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.   $84   prev  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8   Copyright 2002 Academic Research Papers Associate Term Paper Sites: Academic Research Papers Academic-Research-Papers Research Central Term Paper Assistance