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There are different approaches to defining a leadership style, depending on the defining characteristics. The Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership Theory examines the context, competence, and motivation of followers that are critical for a leader to adapt and adjust his management style (Fuller, 2019). In this paper, I will analyze my example...
Introduction The ongoing debate around the issue of whether leaders’ skills and traits are innate or acquired has been at the center of experts’ discussion. However, research suggests that although individuals might be born with a set of personal characteristics contributing to their leadership potential, one can learn and develop...
Introduction The market competition of the modern era consists of various factors influencing the consumer. The success of a product’s market sales is defined not only by its quality, functionality, or uniqueness; a high-quality promotion campaign or brand’s positive reputation often overweight the characteristics of a given product. Such an...
Introduction Contemporary businesses are continually working on improving the environment in their corporations and influencing the outcomes of various activities in a positive way. This tendency is relevant mainly because the emergence of new organizations is able to create a competitive atmosphere and challenge individuals in different ways. For this...
Introduction The goal of any organization is to ensure that its product reaches the consumers in time to increase its sales. There are various modes of transportation depending on several factors such as the type of product, consumers’ distance, and the agency of the product. The following discussion indulges in...
Introduction The case scenario “A. P. Moller-Maersk Group: Evaluating Strategic Talent Management Initiatives” is expounded retrospectively, throughout the company’s ideological changes since the pre-2003 era till recent times. After reading the article, it becomes clear why human resources function is crucially important and should be aligned with the strategic plan...
“You get what you pay for” is a very apt truism for organizational culture, employee well-being, and business performance. Organizational culture is what the employees think, how they act, and why they work for the company in the first place. To create and uphold a desirable culture, executives and managers...
Diversification is the expansion of the product range and reorientation of sales markets, as well as the development of new types of production implemented to improve business efficiency, develop perspective areas, or prevent bankruptcy. It should be noted that diversification by its nature, can be related and unrelated. Related diversification...
Current participation in the global market has brought with it challenges in terms of cross-cultural management. With an increase in the number of multinational corporations, people from a different cultural backgrounds are forced to work together under one roof despite the differences in beliefs and norms. The fundamental intellectual and...
Introduction Managerial accounting is concerned with supporting managers’ decision-making using financial data. It can help managers to understand current performance, anticipate and plan for financial risks, and achieve organizational goals. Bankruptcy is a particularly important concept in this area of accounting since predicting bankruptcy in advance can aid companies in...
Expectancy and reinforcement theories of motivation Motivation is the process by which a person’s efforts are energized, directed, and sustained towards attaining a goal. The measure of intensity or drive constitutes the energy element. These efforts need to be utilized in a way that is beneficial to organization. Finally, motivation...
Introduction The major differences between the organizations that are successful and those that are not is the degree of the effectiveness of their strategies. Any organization hoping to succeed in the market must ensure that its strategies conform to the prevailing conditions in the environment which could have negative impacts...
“Management is the art and science of getting things done through others (The Meaning of Management, Para. 3)”. Management is all about planning, organizing, leading and controlling to achieve the set goals of any organization to be competitive. This is one of the most practiced human activities. Management is essential...
Introduction There has been an industrial dispute between royal Mail service and its workers. Royal mail has been faced with crisis since 2007 when the first major industrial crisis faces the mail service provides. From since, there has been recurrence of the crisis with the parties involved making different demands....
Introduction Competitive advantage refers to the ability of a company to make profits or returns more than the amount that it should make with regard to its capability and competencies that gives it an edge over its rivals (Kurtako, 2004, p.7). For a company to be said to have a...
Background and Objectives Background Nowadays a successful company might rely on how well it markets itself and its products, assuring that its customers are satisfied and pleased, with the purchased products or services, the service received the auxiliary packages of delivery and finance that are offered. Consequently, “innovative managers are...
Introduction An ethical dilemma refers to a complex situation characterized by a conflict in principles on which an individual or a community judges a behaviour or an action as right or wrong. When two moral principles that are used for making a decision conflict, a person is faced with the...
Introduction A service is an act of doing something to an individual or something. Therefore, service marketing is considered the process of selling or offering a service to get some returns. Marketing services are different from marketing products (Marketing Teacher n.d., para 1). For example, when a consumer buys a...
Introduction Marketing is a practice done by individuals, institutions, and managerial entrepreneurs to manufacture and correspond to buyers who might be customers or dealers. The whole process ensures organizations offer and takes commodities and services to and from their partners, clients, customers, or the whole society nationally and internationally. Marketing...
Outline This essay is an attempt to describe the hurdles like social and cultural system, whistleblowing, corruption, groupthink…etc that are being faced by the managers while making ethical-managerial decisions. This paper also provides some recommendations for dealing with these obstacles. Obstacles encountered by the managers while making ethical decisions The...
Outline This is an essay which discusses some questions related with delegation, which is a core element of leadership. The discussion questions are – Is delegation significant in leadership? Will leadership work without delegation? And what are the respective roles of leaders and followers in the delegation process? Introduction Is...
The simulation was a group activity and each of the team members was given their specific roles to play. The key roles that were related to the simulation were as follows: (1) team leader, (2) marketing coordinator, (3) R&D coordinator, (4) budget controller, and (5) inventory management. The simulation aimed...
Outline Research has been conducted on the comparison of ISO 9000 and Baldrige awards. ISO 9000 is a standard for quality management systems by organizations for better performance. ISO 9000 works on five categorized frameworks for assessment. And the Baldrige award has been created by the U.S congress for evaluating...
Introduction The company under analysis has been one of the leading pharmaceutical providers in the world. It employs over ten thousand staff members and therefore serves as an ideal organisation for analysis of the role of HR in strategy formulation. How HR services are provided in Glaxo Smith Kline Glaxo...
Business ethics is the business way of doing things within its environs and when interacting with the world as a whole, or with a single customer. Good and admirable business ethics should be observed in every business, some businesses have been fined for not following their intended business ethics (Brennan...
Introduction Nestle company was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle in Switzerland and is currently one of the nutrition, health and wellness company in the world. It is the largest Switzerland’s industrial company and also the largest world’s food company according to Malik, Ali, Rana, Ilyas, & Khan (n.d.). The...
Value of contingency approach to organisational change The contingency approach to organisational change advocates that all decisions regarding change need to be taken contextually and it would not be deemed proper to have a “best way” fit all methods to address all issues connected to organizational change. (Jalnoah 2009). This...
Introduction Human resource management (HRM) is the logical and strategic approach to the management of the most important assets (the employees working there and contribute to the fulfillment of the business’s goals individually or collectively) of an agency or organization. The term personnel management has been substituted by the terms...
BCG matrix is a portfolio matrix that was designed by the Boston consulting group. It introduced the idea that a company’s business can be evaluated and plotted using a 2 by 2 matrix. It has two horizontal axes which show market share and a vertical axis that represents expected market...
Pretentious diction and dying metaphors While writing an essay, one needs to be conscious about mainly four topics: they are dying metaphors, operators or verbal false limbs, pretentious diction, and meaningless words. If anyone wants to complete an essay without making any nonsense, they must be aware of these topics....
Normative ethics refers to the attempt to understand or figure out what individuals need to do or whether their moral character is reasonable. Normative ethical systems are divided into three categories which include; teleological ethics, virtue ethics and deontological ethics. Deontological and teleological ethics are considered as action based or...
Introduction Marks and Spencer is one of the most famous brands around the world, with its headquarters being in London – the retailer is counted amongst the most reliable and the most prestigious brand across the globe. This is originally a British brand; but has shops in around more than...
Introduction This paper talks about IBM as a company and what its functioning in terms of operations has been like. It particularly focuses upon IBM having issues or facing four key challenges, especially relevant to its marketing function as well as the logistics function. These challenges have been outlined as...
Acknowledgements I would like to thank my teacher for giving me an opportunity to research and write on such an important topic. The research work has not only increased my knowledge in the area of financial management but has also enabled me to apply these techniques in practical decision making....
Introduction There are a lot of misconceptions in the workplace as to how to motivate employees to perform at optimum levels. Most managers especially those newly appointed unknowingly try to implement models and styles that worked for them but are not necessarily the norm for everyone. Occasionally, employers or managers...
Google Inc. Google Inc is a renowned company which is known worldwide for its products and services that it provides through the internet. The company is an American entity based in Mountain View in California, boasting a unique and innovative head office. Google Inc was initiated by Larry Page and...
Introduction Automobile industry is an industry that plans, designs manufactures and markets automobile models. Automobile industry is one of major lucrative industries contributing much on growth of economies around the world. In everyday life we travel to our workplace, homes or from one country to other using automobiles. The industry...
Introduction Oxfam International has started its pace since 1942 as a charity. This paper focused different area of Oxfam’s marketing. How Oxfam apply exchange process in order to operate its marketing, as a charity unique criteria of a service, application of marketing mix for services, list of publics both for...
Introduction Leadership is a very important skill which is not possessed by all; hardly very few people are blessed with this skill. Being a leader is not easy; it poses many challenges and the person who overcomes these challenges make a successful leader. A leader instills confidence and provides motivation...
Introduction An opportunity is differentiated from an idea in terms of its marketing possibilities. All opportunities are exploitable for business growth and customer acceptance. Opportunity is profitable for business. But all business ideas are not marketable or profitable for the business firm. Among a hundred ideas only two or three...
Introduction Brand positioning, product differentiation and understanding competitors are three distinctive marketing strategies for launching a new brand in the market dominated by one brand. Through these strategies, organizations aim at make continuous improvement in their product marketing strategies for sustaining in the industry, with a sizeable market share. By...
Introduction Robbins, Bergman, Stagg, and Coulter, are reported to be among the best authors of the books covering organizational management practices; this paper will therefore critically take a look at the management book fourth edition written by the four authors. In essence this book actually focuses on the management concepts...
The job of a restaurant manage is one of the most varied careers in existence. It is the manager’s responsibility to offer service, food and drink to the public at a price they are willing to pay. This sounds more simple than it really is. Many people think managing a...
Introduction This is a management essay based on Cadbury Schweppes where we shall evaluate operational cost control, product costing, pricing policy, planning, and decision making, monitoring business performance, building and maintaining competitive advantage, and capital budgeting decisions. Cadbury Schweppes was incorporated in 1969 and is listed in London and New...
The character serves as the borderline between personality and experiences. Though the character is usually considered stable, psychologists perceive that every individual is susceptible to being nudged by their environment (Porcelli, & Delgado, 2017). Therefore, no aspect of human life is regarded to be fully independent of poor judgment. According...
Thesis and Purpose of the Book In the book Lead Like Jesus, the authors Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges develop an entirely new approach to leading and influencing people – servant leadership. The idea is hardly unique as it is familiar for people from the Bible for thousands of years....
Introduction Gene Wilkes, in his book Jesus on leadership: Developing servant leaders, takes his readers back to reflect on how to manage people the way Jesus did. The work is intended as a primer for those who want to lead among God’s people like Jesus. The idea of servant leadership...
Executive Summary The case study focuses on Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB), a small craft brewing company producing and selling organic beer in Oregon. The company currently has a good position in the local market and considers future development opportunities to increase market share and profit. The paper provides a thorough...
Summary The process of supply chain management is concerned with the control of materials and information throughout the entire supply chain, from suppliers to the producers of components and subsequently to store shelves. Therefore, optimization is an essential factor of supply chain management that can ensure that all of the...
Linear Programming Operations Management: Summary Linear programming operations management is a mathematical strategy that is employed for arranging scarce or limited resources effectively while performing various tasks. It is also a technique that organizations can use to achieve profit by reducing the costs of any price. There are two functions...
Introduction The history of American military operations includes dozens of armed interventions that had different objectives and were aimed both at liberation goals and suppressing the aggression of opponents. In the history of the 21st century, the largest number of US force interventions has been recorded in the Middle East,...
Introduction Hennes and Mauritz’s (H&M’s) stock prices dropped dramatically when the company entered 2019 despite its stable performance before (Figure 1). However, it began recovering steadily almost immediately and was back to its prior stock values by April, a tendency that held through most of May. H&M experienced another significant...
The utilization of proper marketing strategies is crucial for a business environment as it ensures the growth of profits, increases the market share of an organization, and strengthens brand awareness. The marketing phenomenon, which occurred when Popeye’s Chicken introduced a new spicy sandwich, can serve as an excellent example of...
Introduction Internal corporate policy is the element of work that influences not only the strategies of a particular organization but also the results of operations. The choice of an appropriate management structure may involve the use of division into departments, control over the performance of committees, and other tasks that...
With the increasing pace of work, customer expectations tend to grow as well. The hotel industry is characterized by the need for timely and high-quality service to satisfy customers and keep them loyal. In the Hilton Hotel, the customers note that some employees may be unfriendly and inefficient in providing...
Introduction Businesses, especially large multinational enterprises, affect the lives of communities where they operate, having the power to bring either a positive or a negative change. The idea of corporate social responsibility (CSR) implies that these companies integrate strategies that affect societies and the environment, making these elements an important...
Introduction Price decisions are crucial to the subsequent demand for the product and the success of marketing strategies. According to White (2019), these decisions should be made based on specific factors: “cost to produce the product, target market, environment, differentiation strategy” (p. 1). This paper describes three basic pricing strategies...
Amazon is one of the leading e-commerce companies delivering various types of products to customers all around the world. The company is famous for its use of the most recent technological advances at its warehouses, but manual work is still central to the current operations. The company is also characterized...
Why has Walmart viewed international expansion as a critical part of its strategy? After its incorporation in 1962, Walmart was growing and expanding at a rapid pace. The company was able to gain a significant competitive advantage and outdo its contenders due to its high levels of service, well-established and...
Entrepreneurial Mindset It is true that every business starts with an idea. However, the most important prerequisite that a person seeking success in the business world should gain way before even considering to open his or her own business is the entrepreneurial mindset. An idea precedes action in the same...
Introduction Nowadays, the fast-food industry is facing many challenges resulting from consumer preferences and government regulations. Big companies need to consider healthy diet trends, but, at the same time, keep in mind the costs of production. Therefore, the issue of gaining and maintaining competitive advantage becomes especially relevant. In order...
The modern standard of living puts forward new requirements for the health, the appearance of a person, as well as the level of service offered. Striving for the best is a kind of condition for the survival of people in the third millennium. One of the global trends in the...
How does Tom Peters describe a brand? Tom Peters defines a brand as “a promise of the value you’ll receive” in exchange for your time or/and money. Every company tries to stand out, showing that only they can satisfy their customers in the best possible way. Nowadays, with so many...
Introduction Organisational leadership is such a vital element, especially in shaping employees’ perceptions of work, responses to organisational change, and acceptance to organisational innovations to achieve high performance (Aarons 2006, p. 1162). Whereas transformational leadership aims at motivating and inspiring followers by paying close attention to their emergent needs, transactional...
Identify and discuss some of the cultural meanings for Sony possessed by consumers in your country. Discuss how these cultural meanings were developed and how they influence consumers’ behaviors (and affect and cognition). What is the role of marketing strategies in creating and maintaining (or modifying) these cultural meanings? Sony...
TOMS SWOT Analysis: Abstract Although businesses are rarely involved in non-profit activities, some companies, such as TOMS, help people in need. To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of these activities and future possibilities, a SWOT analysis may be used. It is demonstrated that TOMS’ philanthropic campaign is characterized by strengths...
Major Cultural Differences from the United States From the Hofstede cultural scores, the United States and Poland have close similarities in terms of long-term orientation and masculinity. However, they differ in Power Distance, Individualism, and Uncertainty Avoidance. Poland is more of a hierarchical society compared to the U.S. This implies...
Company overview According to the annual report 2010 of Kellogg, this Company started its journey in 1906 and was incorporated in Delaware in 1922 and it is now one of the major players in the ready-to-eat cereals and convenience foods industry in the US market. However, human resources are the...
Executive Summary This report documents my experience at EK Contact Centre in order to document the various things that I learned. It begins by noting that Emirate Airlines has six major contact centers. My experience was from the Dubai center which is a major center supporting thousands of customers per...
The chapter “Team and the group” are based on how does a team works and to differentiate a team from a group of people. It is very often that people consider teams and groups as one thing whereas there are many differences through which they are called by different words....
Abstract There has been continued indication of the shortages of physicians and nurses in hospitals across Oman and this is often seen in the media on regular basis. As a consequence, there has also been increased debate on the policy circles among scholars, stakeholders and researchers. Most of these debates...
Introduction Strong leadership abilities are necessary to ensure the success of any activity performed by a team. Leadership refers to a process through which one person uses the help and support of others towards achieving a particular goal or task. For one to be a truly effective leader, he/she must...
Introduction Laura’s Laundromat is a registered laundry business that is located at Czech Road, Yukon Oklahoma. The business has been in operation for the last 3 years. Due to its location, the business is able to serve its target market that includes low-income tenants and busy career home owners due...
Description of Discipline / Subject Matter Organization involves the application of knowledge to study and investigate the actions of people within organizations. The organizational study belongs to the same group of disciplines as organizational psychology which also aims at investigating the behavior of workers in an organization. Additionally, the field...
Expanding into new markets is a crucial step for fast food companies that are willing to remain relevant. The specified solution allows organizations to attract the attention of new audiences and increase brand name recognition. Therefore, for the firms such as Wendy’s entering the Chinese market is one of the...
The Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory of leadership is often viewed as an entirely different methodology compared to other well-known approaches. A unique feature of this method is its focus on the actual interaction process between the frontrunner and followers, and in theory, it is often referred to as a dyadic...
Adopting a One-Sample T-Test Approach to an HR Issue: A Scenario Analysis What factors should the vice-president consider in determining the presence of employee burnout? In order to determine the workplace burnout rate among the staff members and identify whether a 1.4-week rest is enough for the staff to recover...
Citation Brown, T. (2008). Design Thinking, Harvard Business Review, Reprint R0806E, 2008. Thesis Statement Design thinking is the ability of designers to match their methods and creativity with technologically viable ideas that can be converted into great value for the customer where these ideas can be turned into a great...
Introduction The productivity of a company is dependent on its ability to proactively organise its human resource management strategy. As a matter of fact, labour is a vital factor of production that quantifies the performance, output, and goal achievement with optimal use of available inputs. The Barclays Bank in Stanford...
Leadership style is an essential managerial characteristic. According to Lewin’s model, there are three types of leadership: authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire (Marquis & Huston, 2011). Authoritarian leadership is characterized by rigidity, strict control, and discipline. Such leaders mainly focus on the desired results. Within organizations, authoritative leaders tend to ignore...
Overview Globalization has a great impact on how organizations do business. Removal of political, geographical, and economic barriers has allowed the organization to not only do business but also invest in foreign countries. However, issues may arise in the process of doing business that can have high implications for an...
Business organizations implement powerful models and structures to produce superior services or products and market them successfully to their customers. Many people admire companies whose procedures, practices, and initiatives add value to them. Leaders and managers should also consider or pursue evidence-based strategies that have the potential to drive performance...
Introduction This paper assesses the suitability of Australia as a host country of the headquarters of an American transnational firm, Keystone, operating in the automobile industry. High labor costs and perceived political uncertainty in the US informed the decision to relocate overseas. In this assessment, the SWOT framework is used...
Introduction According to Bowler, the infamous VW emission scandal refers to a controversy that revolved around software that was strategically embedded in the company’s vehicles with the aim of fraudulently confusing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The software, popularly known as the “defeat device”, had been fitted in about 11 million...
Introduction Every successful company has a competitive advantage that can be achieved in various ways (Hallsworth et al. 149). Some companies develop innovative products while other focus on information management. Shoppers Drug Mart pays significant attention to the development of an efficient retail network that makes the business attractive to...
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is an international, multi-channel retailer specialised in food and fashion. Currently, food business accounts for 58 per cent of the enterprise’s total turnover, while clothes and home business – for 42 per cent (M&S 2016a). Quality and innovation are the core values incorporated into M&S organisational...
Situation Analysis Netflix, Inc. initially started as the world’s leading DVD rent-by-mail company with more than one million subscribers. However, the company is currently best known for its online media-streaming services as the television industry has changed dramatically since the initial launch of the company. Despite the fact that more...
What is Financial Statement Analysis? Many companies and individuals rely on financial statement analysis in their work. It is the procedure of using analytical and financial tools for examination and comparison of financial statements (What is Financial Statement Analysis?). Financial statements are a requirement by law, and interpreting them gives...
Executive Summary This report presents an opportunity analysis for an entrepreneurial concept of an amusement theme park based on the historical, mythical city of Cibola. The park would use unorthodox methods of design and offer an authentic historical and cultural experience. It is a bold and innovative idea, meant to...
Introduction Various reasons explain the rapid growth and development of Qatar airlines ranging from the internal factors to the factors emanating from the external environment. Since its re-inauguration, the airline has seen tremendous growth to approximately 140 destinations globally. Factors that have been cited as the major contributors to this...
Abstract The paper presents the analysis of business concept applications on the example of a big Canadian company Shoppers Drug Mart. A systematic literature review provides information on retail networks and the peculiarities of their functioning. It also proves the importance of using diverse strategies such as measurement of distribution...
In 2016 and the first three quarters of 2017, GM has been experiencing significant financial issues, namely a steep growth in liabilities. According to the WSJ (2017), the company’s liabilities over the five-year period increased from 53,992 in 2012 to 85,181 in 2017 (Figure 1). As a result, GM’s total...
Organizational Culture: Essay Introduction An organisation’s culture plays an integral role in influencing its success. Particularly, the corporate culture entails the values and behaviours that account for the uniqueness of the organisation’s psychological and social environment. The culture is founded on an array of shared features, including the rules, beliefs,...
Abstract Even though the racial and ethnic diversity is a typical feature of the modern working environments and a direct result of the developing globalization trends, there is an opinion that such diversity cannot lead to positive outcomes because of conflicting interracial relations. Organizations need to focus on managing the...
Analysis of the company’s mission, vision, and performance Bidco Oil Refinery Limited is a multinational company that specializes in edible oil production. The company has its headquarters in Thika, Kenya. It started in Kenya as a textile company in 1985. Due to the increased market liberalization in the country, the...
Article’s Topic: Importance and Relevance The targeted Harvard Business Review article for this exercise is “The Truth About CSR” by Kasturi Rangan, Lisa Chase, and Sohel Karim. The authors treat corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a critical aspect of business culture and organizational behavior (OB). The article encourages organizations to...
Analyzis of the Japanese animation industry using Porter’s Five Forces model Porter’s Five Force model is used to analyze the economic factors that influence the degree of competition in the marketplace. This model employs economic tools to analyze the Japanese film industry to establish how companies in the industry react...
Introduction The balance sheet has three main sections. The discussion in this paper will focus on the stockholders’ equity section. Equity is the difference between total assets and liabilities. The paper seeks to analyze the various components of stockholders’ equity. Specifically, the paper will use the balance sheet for Lachlin...
Background Study The 21st century has been characterized by a great advancement in technology and especially Information Technology (IT). The vast advancement in IT has necessitated improvements of businesses performance which have resulted to enormous expansion of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) into multinational corporations. The increased growth and expansion...
Effective supply chain management (SCM) ensures customers get a better value from the business. SCM entails the integration of structures and processes in the supply chain ensuring an effective and efficient flow of goods, services, and information necessary to provide the value demanded by customers (Sridharan, Caines & Patterson, 2005)....
Introduction In the contemporary times, event sponsorship is an accepted powerful product promotional tool that when used in conjunction with other marketing tools enables an organisation to reach its set objectives. Event sponsorship is a more innovative marketing strategy than other endeavours such as advertisement and product promotional campaigns as...
Introduction Business and innovation usually go hand in hand. Businesses across the world are constantly coming up with new products in order to increase their income base, make profits and, above all, satisfy their customers’ needs. However, not all innovations succeed in competitive markets. Consequently, marketing is very important for...
Executive Summary Turkish Airline is the major carrier that operates in Europe, Africa, Asia, and North American markets. It has experienced impressive performance in the market because of its market strategies. Easy Jet is currently one of the leading low-cost carries based in London but operates internationally. The airline companies...
Introduction This report is aimed at examining the functioning of Ford Motor Company. In particular, it is necessary to focus on the external and internal environment of this corporation. One should show how the company can minimize the impact of negative factors and how the organization can make use of...
Delta Airlines Delta Airlines is one of the leading US companies in the industry. It has a well-established culture and a customer-oriented approach (Sullivan, 2013). The company’s employees are motivated and well trained. Nonetheless, this appears to be insufficient in the highly competitive and rapidly developing industry where new entrants...
Summary The Internet Age brought about significant changes in the way people conducted business. New business models emerged to replace traditional business models. Google is among the e-business models that emerged to take advantage of technologies and innovation. The search engine giant needs no introduction. The company derives its success...
Abstract The modern marketing environment has experienced a lot of changes due new lifestyle patterns, an increase in consumer awareness and the growth of new technologies. As a result, these changes have compelled business firms to use multiple marketing channels to engage their consumers to make them have positive perceptions...
Introduction Today, more than ever before, change is increasingly becoming a constant reality for any organisation looking to survive and thrive in these turbulent and uncertain times (Merrill, 2002), characterized by increasing globalisation, rapid pace of technological innovation, intense competition, new regulations, and shifting social and demographic trends (By, 2005;...
Is Apple an ethical company? Find the answer to this and other questions in our Apple ethics case study sample. Here, you’ll find information about Apple ethical practices and issues and social responsibility. Abstract Companies are established within localities from where they operate. This fact alone compels them to put...
Creativity, Innovation, and Intrapreneurship Creativity is defined as the mental ability to create or imagine new and meaningful ideas. On the other hand, innovation is the process of transforming creativity into products and services for the real world (Jones 366). There is a significant link between the two concepts. For...
When considering how human beings can get more out of work and life, it is important to consider the concept of rationalisation. Rationalisation as a concept has been defined by Max Weber a leading authority on issues of economy, employment, work, and capitalism. Rationalisation is a concept that applies to...
Abstract Statement of Purpose The goal of this research paper is to identify the problems in the organizational behavior (OB) standards accepted at Enron, as well as to locate the connection between the financial fraud that led to the company’s untimely demise and the flaws in the company’s OB standards,...
Changing Decision Making and Introduction of New Products at Nike Nike’s downfall started when the managers developed the feeling that their decisions were final and correct with regards to the operations of the company. However, deteriorations in market performance forced the management to acknowledge the need to change how decisions...
Shell Change Management Case Study: Introduction This assignment is a case study on organizational change and change management. The case study is based on a Canadian based organization known as Shell Canada. This organization is one of the many organizations which have undergone through major changes in the recent past....
Foreign Direct Investment refers to the purchase of a company’s assets within the boundaries of another country by a different firm. For example, a company in the United States of America can increase its business enterprises by acquiring an industry of interest or by extensive marketing within the territories of...
Decision making is an integral part of management. On many occasions managers are not conscious of the decisions they make every day. Whether decisions are made consciously or unconsciously, they have direct or indirect effect on an organization (Russo & Schoemaker, 1990, p.23). To be good decision makers, managers have...
School Objectives and Rationale The opening of CNA Preparatory School is supported by the necessity to effectively prepare applicants for state examination that has to be passed in order to obtain the license of the Certified Nurse Assistant. The major objectives of the school include: to give students the idea...
Abstract From the perspective of organizations in the airline industry in Europe, this paper discusses the extent of competitiveness of capitalist markets in a bid to determine whether the current organization operates in truly free markets. Free markets have a connection with capitalism. In Europe, airline organizations seek to secure...
Introduction Leading food and medicine retailers in the US include Albertsons Companies. As of June 19, 2021, the company operated 2,278 retail food and medication stores, 1,725 pharmacies, 399 related fuel outlets, 22 specific distribution hubs, and 20 production facilities (Albertson, 2021). The company operates more than 20 well-known banners, including...
Introduction Any organization’s performance depends heavily on leadership, frequently setting the tone for the entire enterprise. Effective leadership can be the engine that steers an organization through a crisis and ensures a safe landing. This is best demonstrated by Brian Niccol, the CEO of Chipotle, who took over the organization...
Overview This analysis aims to improve the Starbucks website’s marketing effectiveness, reach, and consumer engagement. Starbucks is an established brand, yet it has to adapt to the changing world, in which the importance of online presence and data analytics only becomes more prevalent. Overall, focusing on improving the Starbucks website...
Introduction Uber Eats offers a new option for people to receive a variety of foods delivered to their doorstep. The company is a primary food-delivery service provider in the United States. At a high level, Uber Eats led to a rise in economic activity for drivers, growth in the financial...
Introduction French and Raven’s five main types of power are coercive, legitimate, rewarding, referential, and expert power. Coercive power means someone can use force, coercion, or threats to gain an advantage. Legitimate power implies that people adhere to the rules adopted in the group. Rewarding power is driven by the...
Introduction Many companies have well-established corporate cultures, defined as beliefs, values, and behaviors dictating how employees and management interact and handle business operations. Everything good about a company comes from a culture built over a long period. However, corporate cultures may also cause scandals that cost firms financial and reputational damages....
Introduction Tesla, an American manufacturer of electric cars and sustainable energy, has developed into a global leader due to its cutting-edge technology and advertising tactics. The company was established in 2003 to accelerate the worldwide transition to renewable energy (Tesla, n.d.). Electric vehicles, solar panels, and energy storage alternatives are...
Introduction Athletic Brewing Company has emerged as a pioneer in the non-alcoholic (NA) beer category in a world that’s increasingly health-conscious and where mindful drinking is gaining traction. With a mission to revolutionize the industry, Athletic Brewing has managed to carve out a distinct position in the competitive landscape of...
Introduction Target Corporation has been around since 1902 and is one of the biggest retail chains in the United States and Canada. Target has been able to create a unique business model that has made it a leader in its industry. This essay will look at the history of Target,...
Executive Summary Human resource management (HRM) covers all types of employee pay. For many businesses, salary is the biggest expense. Monroe seeks employment primarily for pay and perks. Compensation might be financial or non-financial. Financial compensation is direct and indirect. Salaries, wages, commissions, and bonuses are direct compensation. Hence, indirect...
Executive Summary Bananas rank as the top fruit produced globally and are far ahead of any other fruit produced. However, it is also the world’s most wasted fruit. Therefore, addressing this issue and working towards finding a solution for saving the amount of waste that takes place with bananas can...
Introduction Distributive justice is concerned with the fair distribution of the difficulties and advantages of a structured society consisting of various groups of individuals with conflicting demands. It requires that relevant considerations be factored in when making decisions likely to affect several people (Velasquez et al., 2023). When any institution...
Introduction Slotting fees are a contentious business practice in the grocery sector. Grocery stores charge 13% fees to producers for the privilege to put their items on shop shelves, which sometimes disadvantages smaller manufacturers. This aspect raises an ethical dilemma that must be addressed. While slotting fees are required to...
Executive Summary The new business venture, situated in Liberia, will be named Distinct Fashion Designers (DFD). It will deal with making designer clothes requiring less seaming. The clothes will also adapt African styles and will be of light materials and colors. The application of product differentiation strategy inspires the project’s...
Case Description Seth Bullock, the owner of Bullock Gold Mining, is considering opening a new gold mine in South Dakota. Geologist Dan Dority has provided estimates of the mine’s productivity and gold deposits. Financial officer Alma Garrett has analyzed the potential revenues and expenses for opening and operating the mine...
Introduction With varied forms, diversity has evolved into a vital aspect of contemporary social structures and corporate entities. As the global landscape becomes more diverse, the need to manage diversity effectively has escalated. Understanding how to engage, empower, and motivate individuals with varied backgrounds is crucial, as revealed by motivation...
Introduction The pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian War have significantly negatively influenced the global capitalist economy over the past three years. Inflation and issues with global supply chains are only a couple of the effects that these factors have had on businesses all around the world. The fashion business has not...
Introduction The need to improve customer service and meet the desired client demands has forced all organizations to develop strategies that align with organizational success. One company that has considered these aspects is Alibaba Group. It is a Chinese multinational technology organization specializing in retail, e-commerce, technology, and internet to...
Industry Overview Cosmetics is one of the industries with the quickest growth. One of the top manufacturers of professional cosmetics is MAC. The well-known Estée Lauder Group businesses include MAC. As a result, the UAE’s considerable youth population is contributing to the fast growth of the cosmetics and beauty industry,...
Introduction In the studied scenario, the IT administrator discovers a loophole that allows access to sensitive employee data but does not fix the problem for two weeks. After correcting the error, it became known that several employees reviewed personal data, which should have been protected. This problem has ethical and...
The Impact of Sales and Operations Planning on Overall Company Performance The sales and operation planning (S&OP) in supply chain integration greatly impacts Amazon’s overall performance. Firstly, it exists to provide some form of balance between supply and demand. As explained by Qin and Liu (2022), sales and operation planning...
Abstract Managerial actions within an organization can profoundly affect its success or failure. Even Walmart Inc., the world’s largest retailer, has unique problems to solve daily. Employee unhappiness, poor wages, authoritarian management, and bias and discrimination complaints have all been cited as problems for Walmart. Despite employing over 2 million...
Introduction During the time of major globalization, companies strive to not only maximize their revenue and improve technological processes but also expand overseas. For example, one such company is Saputo, a Canadian-based dairy producer. Cheese, milk, and cream goods with an extended shelf life, cultured goods, and dairy components are...
Introduction The selection of a leadership style by a company’s management plays a crucial role in pursuing organizational goals and encouraging performance excellence in the workforce. Indeed, since it is the employees who undertake the tasks within the business processes, it is essential to ensure that their leader possesses the...
Publix is a large grocery chain store, operating on an employee-owned basis. The brand does not operate outside of the US but has a considerable network of stores across the country. Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia – all of these states contribute to Publix’ scope...
Radisson Blue is chain of hotels operating in more than 380 cities, belonging to the Radisson Hotels conglomerate. This chain exists since the 1960s, with the brand coming online in 2009, after a rebranding strategy was launched by the company (Sharma and Jaswal 2022). These hotels can be found in...
Brief Outlook of the Job For this assignment, the position of sales manager was chosen as an example. Sales managers generally coordinate goods’ movement from a producer to customers. In fact, although this description may sound simple, there are thousands of factors that influence the probability of successful work. Therefore,...
Introduction Most managers know that organizational culture affects the effectiveness of innovation. This knowledge does not make it easier to implement interventions and change. Employees may ignore the tasks just because these tasks conflict with the existing organizational culture. Organizational culture is the norms and values most of the organization’s...
Introduction A firm’s value proposition is a statement that summarizes how a company’s products or services solve a customer’s problem and what makes them different from competitors. It describes the unique value that the company provides and outlines the benefits that customers can expect from doing business with that company...
Introduction Information management (IM) is a critical aspect of healthcare organizations, as it involves collecting, storing, and disseminating sensitive patient information. In order to guarantee the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of this information, healthcare organizations must comply with various IM standards set forth by regulatory bodies such as the Joint...
Introduction Boeing is an international aerospace and defense corporation with a rich tradition of innovation. It manufactures commercial planes, military aircraft, spacecraft, and satellites. Boeing offers engineering, maintenance & repair, logistics, and more services. The corporation has subsidiaries, joint ventures in many countries, and collaborations with other businesses and organizations....
Introduction The potato chips market is one of the largest among different snacks worldwide. It has reached USD 32.76 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach a value of USD 38,89 billion by 2027 (Expert Market Research, 2022). 284.37 million Americans consumed potato chips in 2020 (Statista Research Department,...
