My Muesli Company’s Environment and Strategies

Competitive environment Mymuesli operates in a competitive environment currently, but existing competition is going to increase even more as the company is going to enter new markets. Thus, it is significant for the organization to understand what its competitors are and how it can excel them. First of all, Mymuesli...

Tata Motors in Global Ultra-Low-Cost Car Market

Introduction The modern car market could be considered a unique phenomenon that guarantees giant incomes for all actors who function in the given sphere. The fact is that the rise of technologies conditioned the increased convenience of vehicles. At the moment, they are more reliable, simple, and available to people....

Entrepreneurship and Human Capital Management

Introduction According to Stokes, Wilson and Mador (2010) “Entrepreneurship is an emergent process of recognizing and communicating creativity so that the resulting economic value can be appropriated by those involved.” This definition of entrepreneurship brings out some fundamental characteristics of an individual who intends to be an entrepreneur. From this...

Trader Joe’s Stores’ Teamwork and Motivation

Introduction “Trader Joe’s has become a multi-billion dollar national chain partly through its ability to find cheap real estate, skip name brands, and smartly manage its supply chain” (Sheeran, Harris & Epton, 2014, p. 511). The employees of Trader Joe’s are very friendly. They are ready to go to all...

McDonald’s Company: Business Ethics Case

Advertizing and Manipulation Advertizing can be defined as a non-personal, open form of marketing communication having the primary purpose to draw public attention to particular goods, services or ideas. Advertizing can use various mass media to communicate its message. The initial goal of advertizing is to reach the target consumer,...

Alibaba Group’s Diversity and Corporate Policies

In spite of the fact that diversity in relation to human resources is a characteristic feature of Alibaba Group that operates globally and employs an international team of workers, there are still issues associated with addressing diversity by human resource management (HRM) tools. The examination of the corporate policies and...

Emirates Airline – Strategic Analysis

Introduction Emirates airline is a (relatively) new full-service network carrier in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Despite being a relatively new company, the airline has become among the fastest growing companies in the Gulf region (The Emirates Group 2014). In fact, globally, the airline is the most profitable aviation company....

Kark Shop: Muscat’s Premier Flavored Tea Destination

Business and Industry Profile Kark Shop is a new tea shop in Muscat, Oman that is aimed at the provision of quality flavored tea to customers around Muscat and other parts of Oman. It is a Limited Liability Company managed by XYZ. XYZ is suitable as a manager of Kark...

Supply Chain Management: Business Logistics

Communication in supply chain design Introduction Communication is imperative within the supply chain because it is the means with which relationships are cemented. Effective communication should allow all concerned members of the supply chain to access data that is relevant to their transactions. This enables them to deliver on time...

Dell Company’s Supply Chain Management Strategy

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)....

ZGA to Enter the Indian Car Market with Eco-Friendly Vehicles

Background of the Company The purpose of this report is to prepare a global marketing plan for the Chinese company Zhejiang Gonow Automobile Ltd (ZGA), which started its operation in the domestic market in 2003. This company is producing pickup and sport-utility vehicles (SUV) for the local market but it...

Diversity in Indian Workforce: Laws and Policies

Introduction Diversity in business refers to the recruitment of workers from all backgrounds irrespective of race, religion, disability, gender, or status. The law governing the provision of equal employment to all is clear. However, most organizations have not adopted diversity, and thus discrimination of the minority groups is a common...

Huawei’s Strategic Growth and Global Success

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. was founded in 1987 by Ren Zhengfei in Shenzhen, China, and in three decades has grown from a small start-up to one of the largest technology giants in the world. Due to this incredible success, the company has won the status of a dynamic, innovative, rapidly...

Conflict Resolution Strategies and Organizational Behavior

The phenomenon of organizational conflict and its impact on the performance of organizations has generated increasing attention from organizational scholars especially after the realization that organizations are ever more subject to conflicting demands imposed by a multiplicity of factors arising from both internal and external operating environments. Liebler & McConnell...

Microsoft Company in the B2B Marketing Environment

The unique selling proportions for Microsoft are competitive pricing, compatible services, and high quality products. The company targets users of computer and mobile phones across the globe. The company uses multiple-product branding to reach these customers. The company’s products are technology-based and created through series of research to meet the...

Equality and Increased Participation of Women in Work

Abstract The number of women in the workplace continues to increase. A lot of women keep on joining occupations that were previously reserved for men. Notwithstanding the increase in women’s involvement in the workplace, a lot still needs to be done to guarantee equality. The study indicates that women come...

Blue Sky’s Integrated Marketing Communication

Terms of Reference Overview: This is a business plan for Blue Sky that sells sports clothing. Corporation: The business organization is small and growing against key competitors in the market. The Business: The business specializes in selling of all seasons sports clothing for people aged between 24 and 45 years....

Pepsi Company’s Sustainable Policies and Criticism

In this era of technology, many companies are grappling with the issue of environmental conservation and sustainability. Sustainability is the ability to use resources sparingly for the sake of the future. Many of the companies emit effluents without considering the effects of such actions on the environment and the lives...

Airbus Company Systems and Operations Management

Systems and operations management is primarily concerned with ensuring that the execution of business operations of an organisation are in an efficient manner, using minimal resources in order to facilitate the realisation of business requirement. Typically, it is an example of a management strategy that aims at the conversion of...

Ethical, Legal, Multicultural Challenges in Crisis

Unfortunate events or occurrences affect the profitability and performance of organizations (Crandall, Parnell, & Spillan, 2013). Stakeholders expect their respective companies to have crisis management plans to tackle such events whenever they occur. A crisis that is not properly managed draws negative ideas or perceptions from different stakeholders such as...

McDonald’s Company Evaluation and Financial Analysis

McDonald’s Cash Flows The factors that could contribute to McDonald’s cash flows include inventory, accounts payable, sunk costs, low profits, and over-investment. The McDonald’s menu consists of more than 200 food items, and introducing the “Create Your Taste” burgers implies that all the ingredients necessary to produce the burgers must...

Transformational Leadership and Management

The topic of leadership development within organisations has become high on the agenda, as businesses need to become more competitive. Nevertheless, there is no clear answer to the question of what makes a good leader. While some think that effective leaders are born, others think that it takes experience to...

The Micromanager by Bronwyn Fryer

While exploring and trying to explain the role of leadership and performance management, Jamail (2012) offers a fascinating and insightful look as to what should be regarded as micromanagement and which one should not. From his point of view, micromanagement is a contextual issue—it should be defined or looked upon...

Globalization and the Social Interest of Workers

Abstract Globalization, a phenomenon characterized by the increased integration of nations through trade, politics, and culture, has emerged as an important feature of the modern world. This phenomenon has been hailed by economists as the most important driver for global economic prosperity. The paper sets out to demonstrate that globalization...

The Mount Rundle Hotel’s Customer Service Issues

Symptoms The confrontation between the customer and the hotel management, in the case of the Mount Rundle Hotel Banff, is a sign of service failure. Several symptoms show the existence of a customer service failure. The symptoms can broadly be classified into three. The first category is the lack of...

Chile’s Copper Mining Industry and Business Ethics

Introduction Organisations need to operate as good corporate citizens. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is pegged on the idea that businesses have charitable, honourable, and decent errands to play while at the same time guaranteeing returns to shareholders. Companies that operate in Chile mining industry can gain a lot when they...

Radio-Frequency Identification Metrics in Transportation

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is a system for tracking and tagging objects, in a manner not dissimilar to barcodes. The information is stored in the tags through the use of electromagnetic fields and does not require line-of-site for the reader devices to scan them, unlike barcodes. This provides more freedom of...

Sainsbury’s Management Structure & Strategy Analysis

Sainsbury’s Management Structure: Introduction Established in 1869, Sainsbury’s is one of the leading chains of supermarkets in the UK. In 2015, the company had an annual revenue of £23,775 million, thus making it one of the leading supermarkets in the UK’s retailing industry (Sajid et al. 2015). Since its early...

Casino Industry Standards on Occupational Safety and Drug-Free Environments

As a result of the enactment of the 1970 Act of Occupational Safety and Health in the U.S, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was formed. The idea was to have a body that would ensure a safe and healthy working environment for employees. It sets rules and standards for...

Delta Airlines’ Change Management and Resistance

Interpret the potential causes of resistance in the organization Delta Airlines is one of the oldest operating airlines in America. The company plans to introduce new changes in its organizations to remain competitive in the industry (Dess & Lumpkin, 2014). Notably, it is very hard for the airlines to evade...

Delta Airline’s Change Program and Resistance

Introduction Change is a common feature in organizations. The capacity to handle such changes is the core competence of success in organizations (Weick & Quinn, 1999, p. 362). Over the last two decades, the main drivers of organizational changes have been technological advancements, stiff competition, and fluctuations in the global...

General Motors Company’s Operations Improvement

Introduction General Motors (GM) specializing in manufacturing automobiles has always been a symbol of American culture and a representation of the high level of competitiveness of the United States in the global economy. It was founded in 1908. Its plants located in more than 30 countries all over the globe...

Mastering the Art of Mapping Processes for Enhanced Business Efficiency

High-Level Process Map A High-Level Process Map (HLPM) includes all processes at the core of the organization. In other words, the term “high-level” refers to the scope of the map and the number of aspects that it embraces. HLPM offers a plethora of options for a brief overview of the...

Bidco Oil Refineries Ltd.’s Foreign Market Entry

Introduction BIDCO Oil Refineries limited is a large manufacturing firm which deals with the production of a range of consumer products. The products include soaps, vegetable oils, margarines, fats and protein concentrates. The firm is based in Kenya but has expanded and has branches in the East African region. The...

Sanford Sandwich Company Business Plan

Executive summary Sanford Sandwich Company is a newly formed business that deals with the production of the finest sandwiches manufactured with natural ingredients and the best bread. I hope to establish a dependable big following by providing tasty and fresh sandwiches produced from local ingredients available. The ingredients will be...

Generational Differences and Their Causes

Introduction In his article John Hansen (2008) focuses on such an issue multigenerational workface. The author singles out such groups of employees as Baby Boomers, Builders, and Generations X or Y (Hansen, p. 28). The writer puts forward an argument that such age differences can be of great benefit to...

Social Responsibility of Management

Key characteristics of for-profit firms which create possible tensions between important stakeholder groups As stated by Milton Friedman, businesses are primarily profit driven and, as such, seek to maximize profits and reduce costs in any way that they can. Barriers to doing so come in the form of laws that...

Henderson Printing Company: Effective Management

Introduction The existing compensation system at Henderson Printing seems to be working properly, as all employees know how to maximize their annual bonuses. Even though it is not described in the company’s statute, the system is helpful for improving overall employee performance and increasing productivity because people know that their...

Glamour Banquet Hall’s Business Plan

History and background information Business name The business will be called Glamour Banquet Hall, Inc. registered in the State of New York. General description of the business Glamour Banquet will be a freestanding facility business providing space and party related services. Justification for business choice Rising demand for free-stand banquet...

Walmart Company’s Supply Chain and Logistics

The distribution and logistics practices adopted by Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart’s supply chain contribution to its competitive advantage Wal-Mart’s success is attributable to its focus on solid supply chain, which has given its management a competitive advantage over other companies in the retail industry. For example, Wal-Mart’s logistic structure is among the...

Armand Vallin Feigenbaum’s Contribution to Quality

Introduction Promoting quality in the context of an organization or a particular team of employees is an essential step toward building a thriving company with several loyal customers. The approaches to enhancing quality management, however, are very numerous, with a variety of frameworks having been developed over the past few...

Navigating Political Risks in Fiji’s International Business Environment

International companies face a risk that affects the performance and management of a business. This public risk service has come up with an international country risk guide that helps Multinational Corporation to asses the political stability of countries in which the corporations wish to operate. The public risk service bases...

Amazon’s Sales and Marketing Strategies

Introduction Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, Amazon.com has remained the pioneer and the leading online retail firm worldwide. The initial business idea was to create an online bookstore that would create easy access to literature in an attempt to satisfy the ever-increasing demand for ideas and knowledge around the...

Leadership and Management Importance in Organisations

In today’s increasingly complex and dynamic environments, leadership is regarded as an important part of organisational success. Management training and development is considered a vital facet of the organisational community and environment. Various studies show that companies that align their management development and strategic goals are successful in competitive business...

Samsung Electronics Company Sustainability Assessment

Introduction Samsung Electronics ‘has grown within the past four decades to become a leading provider of quality information and technology services’ (Samsung Electronics: Sustainability Report 2014, para. 1). The company has over 200 business subsidiaries across the globe. The firm’s sustainability strategy makes it successful. Samsung Incorporation also uses its...

Etisalat Strategy Analysis

Executive Summary of Etisalat Business Plan Etisalat is a telecommunication company, and it has been in operation for 39 years. Its remarkable performance has facilitated the expansion into emerging markets coupled with acquiring over 160 million subscribers in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The strategic management of its operations...

Ethical Oil: Comparing Canada’s Oil Sands to Nigeria’s Crude

Introduction Oil is the most important energy source in the world and it sustains modern life as we know it. Maugeri (2006) declares that it is the most vital resource of our time and it provides the energy needed to run industries and power homes. For this reason, nations that...

Volkswagen Cars Company: Professional Marketing Components

Professional Marketing Analysis of Volkswagen’s Engineering and Technological Products Introduction Volkswagen is a German automobile company. It has its headquarters in Wolfsburg. The firm was found in 1937. It was founded by the German Labour Front. Since its inception, the company has emerged to be one of the leading vehicle...

Westlake Lanes Company: Issues and Analysis

Background of the company Westlake Lanes is located in Oregon, United States. The company is a family business in downtown Raleigh and was founded in the early 1970s. The company is located on 11,000 square feet of an old mill in the downtown acquired on a long term lease. Dane...

Bancolombia, Conavi, Corfinsura Merger’s Cultural Issues

Problem Statement With the merger of Bancolombia, Bancolombia, Conavi, and Corfinsura, the new bank that was in place has a challenge in the area of human resource (Caijao 2). According to Caijao, employees that would continue to work with the new bank lacked determination with the three companies having a...

Wells Fargo Company’s Technology and Training Systems

Introduction Wells Fargo combines modern technologies with existing human resources to drive performance. Such technologies make it easier for employees to realize their goals and minimize wastes. Training systems at Wells Fargo guided by modern informatics have been put in place in an attempt to promote performance (Imran, Maqbool, &...

Leadership in Project Management and Team-Building

Introduction Today, in the increasingly complex and ferociously competitive business environments, more people come to realise the role of leadership in project management. Project management in a business setting requires managers to organize the work of their team in the most efficient way possible while maintaining team members’ motivation high...

Amazon Company Advantages and Disadvantages

Amazon.com is a recent response to the traditional retailing business. The company represents an efficient model of electronic commerce, which offers a wide choice of computer devices, bookstores, video games as well as clothing and furniture. The business is centered in Seattle and dates from 1994. The company was founded...

Coca-Cola’s and Samsung ‘s Home and Host Marketing

Introduction Over the recent past, several companies have been devising strategies that facilitate penetration of international and domestic markets. The need to penetrate international and domestic markets emanates from the advancement in technologies that have led to the globalisation of markets and change in consumer behaviour. To succeed in international...

Logistics and Supply Chains in the Company

When Stages of the Supply Chain Are Considered Separately, why Is Sub-Optimization Likely to Occur? One of the adverse outcomes of increased performance monitoring is the inclination of the organizations to aim attention at a limited scope of goals. Such a process is called sub-optimization (Nohrstedt, 2015). The major reason...

UniQlo SWOT Analysis and Risk Analysis

This UniQlo SWOT analysis studies the clothing brand’s strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. It also includes a UniQlo competitor analysis which identifies potential threats to the brand. Finally, this report explores the internal and external risks faced by UniQlo in the Chinese market. UniQlo SWOT Analysis: Strengths The company has very...

Analyzing Unemployment Trends and Labor Market Dynamics in Australia

The Labor Market In the labor market there exist forces of supply and demand of labor. The labor markets are where employers get labor while the employees get wages for jobs done. A demand labor curve displays the number of laborers who will give their services at the different wage...

Strategic Financial Management: The Link Between Valuation and Financial Decisions

Introduction Valuation is an important concept in finance. Studies on this subject have contributed to the existing knowledge on financial decisions in different firms. Valuation approaches are deeply rooted in literature where many researches and theories have been formulated to address the same topic. The relationship between the capital structure...

Nintendo and Sony Companies’ Financial Strategies

In order to predict the company’s financial performance and profitability during the next several years, it is important to focus on financial forecasting and develop pro-forma statements (Hillier, Clacher, Ross, Westerfield, & Jordan, 2014; Piper, 2010). The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how pro-forma financial statements are used...

Employment Law in the US: Implications for Human Resource Management

Introduction Business organizations use their human resources (HR) departments to focus on the issues affecting their employees. Organizational and motivational theories predict that positive employee-employer relations can drive performance and improve a corporation’s profitability. This means that HR managers must be keen to offer adequate support to employees throughout the...

Impact of Organizational Structure on Employee Behavior and Performance

Introduction Every organization needs to put in place a structure for efficient operation. An organizational structure is defined as a hierarchical representation of individuals and what they do within the organization. It sheds some light on critical values an organization stands for and its character. Therefore, it is essential for...

Jumbo Seafood Restaurant Audit and Strategic Plan

Introduction The main objective of this report is to present a full situational audit of Jumbo Seafood and develop a strategic plan for the next 3 years. This report formulates with brief company overview, external audit, internal audit and strategic plan for the next three years. However, external audit includes...

Dell Company’s Marketing Channels and Logistics

Executive Summary Dell is one of the most successful computer systems manufacturing company in the world. This paper reports on the evaluation of the nexus that exists but the company’s marketing activities and logistical function. Over the years Dell has developed a direct marketing channel that is facilitated by globally...

McDonald’s Corporation Analysis: Functions of Management

The impact of globalization has continually influenced the manner in which organizations operate. Hence, several organizations continue to stumble upon new challenges in their struggle of attaining market stability. However, such organizations must consider implementing various organizing functions in all their business endeavors in order to succeed (Thomas & Gerhard,...

Business, Government, and Society: Critics of Business

The chapter Critics of Business of the book Business, Government, and Society: A Managerial Perspective discusses the emergence and development of the concept of business criticism from medieval times to the present. The concept of business criticism originated from the belief that businesses were established with the main aim of...

Crisis Management Defined: Its Relation to Business Strategy and Operations

In the context of product recalls, crisis management can be defined as the systematic attempt often initiated by the management of the organization to avoid organizational crises or to manage those crisis events that do occur using various crisis management strategies classified into four main categories, namely denial, involuntary recall,...

The Role of Apologies in Business: Their Use and Meaning in Professional Contexts

Article Critique The article Apologies, Their Use and Meaning: A Course Module by Friedman and Friedman focuses on the apologies as the essential elements, which have to be included in the course material. I find this approach interesting, as the authors focus on the remarkable and curious aspects of this...

Dell Company History and Environment Analysis

History of the company Dell is a Multinational Corporation which is headquartered in the United States of America. The company deals with computer technology devices where it designs, manufactures and distributes personal computers and other complimentary products and services. The company was formed in 1984 by Michael Dell and was...

British Petroleum Company: Organization’ Social Performance

Introduction British Petroleum (BP) is a multinational company that deals with gas, crude oil, and petroleum products (Frerrier, 2010). Its headquarters are in London. According to statistics, BP is among the largest energy companies based on market capitalization. Based on annual income, it was named the fifth-largest company in the...

European and North American Transport Systems

The European and North American transport systems present a mix of similarities and difference. The author must have found it necessary and therefore compelled to compare these two regions because they are among the key global transport powerhouses in regards freight transportation. The regions have been used to offer the...

Dell’s Business Model: Evolution, Challenges, and Strategies

There is no use denying the fact that technologies and different digital devices play very important role nowadays. People accustom to the comfort and wide range of possibilities which the usage of devices of this sort provides. With this in mind, it is possible to say that there is a...

Management Control System Design

Management control system refers to the initiatives launched and implemented to ensure that human resources produce the best outcome for any given organization (Merchant 2012). Operational and Strategic Activities of Macquarie University Macquarie University operation and strategy can be evaluated by examining the motivation of the employees, the culture, training...

Enhancing Employee Performance Through Effective Motivation Strategies

Introduction Motivation refers to the internal and external factors that encourage an employee to perform assigned tasks or achieve set goals and objectives (Robbins & Jugde, 2015). Both the conscious and the unconscious factors interact to form motivation. Such factors include need intensity, goal reward value, employee expectations, as well...

External Audit: Purpose, Role and Drawbacks

External Audit and Its Role in Large Companies The purpose of external audit and its role are not well understood yet. Although it does have the drawbacks, such as confidentiality issues or audit failures, those are rare; besides, external audit brings many advantages to large corporations and their stakeholders, which...

Strategies for Reviving Detroit’s Auto Industry: Innovations and Market Trends

Introduction The American auto industry has suffered a severe drought in terms of sales and production over a period of time. In particular, several reasons have contributed to the program. The Detroit auto sale economy is one of the hardest hit. First, it is worth noting that the emergence of...

Baker Hughes and Halliburton Companies: Mergers and Acquisition

Introduction Varied reasons motivate a firm to acquire other entities. Firms acquire others as a form of investment, which is expected to generate future returns. The main objective of firms is to maximize the shareholders’ capital, and thus companies acquire others for the same reason. Halliburton is one of the...

The Devondale Murray Goulburn Company Strategic Management

Introduction As the industrial competition for production resources, human resource capital, and reliable customers intensifies between corporations and the business environment changes unpredictably, firms have no choice than to adopt strategic measures. Strategic management has been an overriding business administration aspect that has influenced the planning techniques of many organizations...

Wheatgrass Smoothie Production Business Plan

Wheatgrass Smoothie Production: Business Concept Wheatgrass smoothie marketing is based on the promotion of healthy lifestyle tendencies among customers. Therefore, the product belongs to the category of drinks that target a wide social group. The industry that launches wheatgrass smoothie sales has to account for several crucial factors. First, the...

Walt Disney Company Corporate Social Responsibility Plan

Introduction Current Vision and Value Statements The company’s vision is to ensure that its corporate social responsibility accommodates different viewpoints and interests on the part of its shareholders, employees, business partners, associates, guests, as well as viewers and consumers. The company seeks to cooperate with local stakeholders and regulators in...

Somerset Furniture Company Transportation Management

The Somerset Furniture Company experiences significant problems with organizing the transportation of the prepared furniture from China to the United States in order to provide customers with the purchased pieces without any delays (Russell & Taylor, 2013). It is important to note that if the company completes all the required...

Leadership Styles: Garry Kelly in Southwest Airlines

Introduction Existing scholarship shows that leaders, through their leadership styles, approaches and practices, have the capacity to positively or negatively influence outcomes for their respective business organizations, employees, customers and stakeholders. Indeed, in the turbulent business environment of the 21st century, many organizations have managed to remain competitive courtesy of...

Global Supply Chain Management

International business is impossible without proper supply chain networks. Global logistics are critical towards delivering quality products to different consumers. The term supply chain “refers to the processes involved in the distribution of different commodities” (Done, 2011, p. 3). Businesspeople should therefore use the best practices in order to have...

Walmart Company Innovations in Supply Chain Management

Direct Sourcing Over the course of the last two decades, Wal-Mart has emerged among the most influential retail companies, both in the USA and internationally. The firm’s main defining quality, aside from substantial size, is its exceptionally structured supply chain system it operates. In the recent past, this has enabled...

Unilever Corporation Profile Overview

Unilever is a multinational corporation that operates in the consumer industry where it sells such products as Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The company sells multiple consumer products to different markets across the globe. Its major markets are in Europe, Asia, North and South America and Africa. The company dominates...

Porter’s Diamond Model & Template for International Business

Are you looking for an essay example on Porter’s diamond model in international business? Then you are at the right place! Here are some questions that you might be interested in: Which of the elements in Porter’s diamond model of national advantage takes into consideration companies that locate near the...

Apple Computer Inc.: Maintaining the Music Business

Apple Computer Company is an organization that deals with electronic goods (Apple,, Inc., 2012). While promoting its products, Apple Computer, Inc. has expanded its market globally (Apple, Inc., 2012). Recently, because of its popularity and success in the market, Apple Computer was rated the largest publicly traded firm in the...

L’Oreal and Procter & Gamble Companies Financial Analysis

Introduction Procter and Gamble (PG) is a manufacturer of cosmetic products. Its products are mainly sold to wholesalers, retail stores, and grocery stores. PG’s floods ship brands include an assortment of beauty, health, and household care products. PG operates in the personal and household products industry. L’Oreal (LRCLY ) is...

Juicy Fruit Gum Company Analysis

Description of company and purpose The proposed business name is Juicy Fruit Gum Limited. Juicy Fruit Gum Limited will be located in Miami. In this case, the company will sell various products in relation to market needs. Its main products will be chewing gums and sweets. The purpose of this...

Snapple Juice Company Analysis

Introduction Snapple Juice targets all the youths and young people. As far as market segmentation is concerned, Snapple juice targets the health conscious market segment (Snapple 16). The company brands and beverages target the youth and they have been doing well in this target market. All along, Snapple juice has...

Saudi Telecom Company Balance Scorecard

Introduction The main purpose of the proposed study is to undertake a critical evaluation of the implementation of the balanced scorecard (BSC) within the Saudi Telecom Company (STC), with the view to exploring what managers and employees recognize to be the fundamental challenges associated with BSC implementation. A tangential purpose...

Consumerism in the Article “Why Stuff Is Not Salvation” by Anne Quinden

Introduction The process of creating an exposition can be compared to creating an artwork. It demands just as much inspiration and effort and takes nearly just as much time to come up with. There are certain rules for setting an exposition; however, breaking these rules does not mean devaluing the...

Local Strategy for Businesses: Reaching Target Markets Effectively

Businesses exist to serve specific clientele depending on the offerings of the company. Strategies are formulated by businesses to reach their target clientele depending on their dispersion or concentration in a region or countries. It is this classification that gives rise to either a local or a global strategy for...

Terra Bite Lounge Company

Background Terra Bite Lounge is a coffeehouse that was opened by Ervin Peretz in Kirkland in 2006. The major peculiarity of this business is that it has no fixed-price menu; instead, it allows the customer to determine the amount of money that he/she wants to pay to the shop (Cotte...

E-commerce and E-business

Introduction E-commerce is the use of internet platform to carry out business transactions. It entails digitalization of all business activities between an organization and its customers or clients. On the other hand, e-business refers to digitalization of transactions and processes within an organization. However, the two concepts have similarities owing...

Nivea Company Consumers

People form a vital component in the product mix. They denote the consumers of Nivea’s array of cosmetic products. The entity has adopted a consumer-led approach. Hence, its policies in product development are channeled towards meeting the clients’ needs. Nivea consumers are diverse concerning their needs. Accordingly, they can be...

Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management

Employers across the U.S. have several feasible systems that they can use to manage the personnel side of their organizations. These systems, according to Kaiser (2005), denote the diverse types of employment relationships that may subsist between the employer and the organization on the one hand and the employee on...

Web-Based Systems and Computer Services

Web-based systems for data storage, assessment, analysis, and further application have become rather common nowadays. More importantly, these systems can be used for both personal and professional purposes, which has opened a plethora of opportunities for business and entrepreneurs all over the world. However, defining the web service that provides...

BMW Group Sustainability Plan

Introduction Modern world is characterized by the great rivalry. To be successful means to be better than others.. That is why great attention is devoted to the remedies which will help company to become better than other companies and then turn into the best in the world. Right management of...

Starbucks, Toyota and Google’ Corporations Missions

The mission statements In most organizations, the missions or visions statements represent the publicly observable element in the strategic administration procedure that fluctuates in particularity, layout, constituents, and span. The paper seeks to identify the mission statements for Starbucks, Toyota, and Google. Besides, the paper explains how these corporations implement...

Hewlett-Packard Company’s Global Supply Chain Management

One of the key elements of supply chain management (SCM), the design of the agility strategy remains a major challenge for a range of companies due to the need to embrace a huge number of factors prior to responding to a specific issue properly. Hewlett-Packard is one of the organizations...

Under Armour Company’ Analysis and Strategic Alternatives

Current Situation History In 1996, Kevin Plank, a former football player from the University of Maryland, founded Under Armour (UA), to the world. Plank was disappointed because of the inability to find appropriate clothing for sportsmen under which accumulated sweat would not be a problem anymore. He used the recommendations...

American Airlines Company: the Secret of Success

Air transportation has become one of the most dynamically developing branches. The popularity of traveling by plane leads to the high competitiveness of the companies providing the air carriage service. An airline should have a reputation of the reliable air carrier and the indisputable authority to be competitive. American Airlines...

Overcoming Resistance to Change in the Workplace

In the essay, you will find a discussion of the challenges and strategies for overcoming resistance to change in the workplace. Drawing from personal experiences and research, the paper explores the various reasons behind resistance to change and offers practical advice on how to cope with change and adapt to...

Importance of Post-Program Evaluation

Abstract The assessment paper reveals that post-evaluation of the training programs is critical, as it contributes to the continuous improvement and increases the efficiency of the subsequent training programs. This aspect is crucial, as the training advances the competences of the workforce while driving the development of creative ideas. As...

Certified Nurse Assistant Preparatory School: Business Plan

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...

Healthy Living Social Responsibility in Coca-Cola

Introduction Ethics in decision making has been actively tied to the success and failure of businesses. In a world where social causes are becoming more relevant, the private sector has been forced to adopt corporate social responsibilities as a way of giving back to their communities, and their customers. Kumar...

Tesla Inc.’s Ethical Challenges Analyzed Using Milton Friedman’s Framework

Executive Summary Tesla Inc. has become one of the most famous players in the electric car market in recent years and can truly be called the most popular at the moment. However, the company has recently come under scrutiny due to potentially unethical marketing actions. Tesla Inc. is accused of...

Gen Z and Mall of America: Retail Strategies and Innovations

MOA Retailing and Gen Z A Brief History Overview Since its establishment, the Mall of America (MOA) has undergone substantial transformation, emerging as a representation of the shifting retail and entertainment industries. First, the mall boosts its visibility by hosting concerts, celebrity meetings, and fashion shows (“About”). In turn, this...

Market Entry Strategy for The Little Wine Company in Japan

Introduction The Little Wine Company is an Australian premium wine producer. The product line includes all the most popular types, such as red, white, and sparkling wines (The Little Wine Company, 2023). The company’s global competitiveness is characterized by The Little Wine Company’s experience in expanding into major foreign markets...

The Role of Organizational Culture in Mergers and Acquisitions: Theories, Success Factors, and Strategic Implications

Introduction Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a common business strategy many organizations employ to increase their market share, improve efficiency, and gain an advantage over their rivals. M&A necessitates merging two or more distinct organizations to form a single entity (Chiaramonte et al., 2023). M&A can be accomplished through various...

TikTok: A Powerful Tool for Modern Digital Marketing and Brand Promotion

Introduction Nowadays, the Internet has become integral to everyone’s life, from socializing to shopping in online stores. Social networks have become the cornerstone of communication in the 21st century, occupying most people’s time. Networks allow one to communicate at a distance and exchange information about goods and services. Consequently, social...

High Turnover Rate in Property Management: A Business Proposal

Executive Summary The business proposal focuses on the fact that a high turnover rate is a significant problem in the sphere of property management, which adversely impacts organizations’ performance and revenue. It is written to explain how the organization can solve the identified problem. In addition to the solution, the...

The Consequences of Ignoring Internal Audits: A Case Study of Star Entertainment Group

Introduction It is important to note that auditors’ negligence is among the internal control weaknesses, which are often enabled by managers who should be thinking about the organization’s future. The given analysis will focus on Star Entertainment Group, an entertainment and gambling company based in Australia. The case reveals how...

UberEATS Design Thinking: Ethnographic Research and Market Immersion

The immersion activities are built on the walkabout program. Designers travel to an UberEATS city every three months to study the local market in-depth. They examine the logistics and transportation structures while learning about the city’s culinary tradition. They conduct interviews with customers, restaurant staff, and partner organizations. Each visit...

Walmart’s Market Expansion Strategy: New Targets and Marketing Insights

Introduction Expanding Walmart’s operations into new markets is necessary to increase the company’s revenue stream and influence. This process, however, is quite complex as it involves complex research that is imperative in order to correctly calculate all possible areas for expanding activities. Strategies must take into account the changing needs...

Religious Discrimination in the Workplace: Blackwell Security Services Case Study

Introduction Discrimination can occur in the workplace in many ways, such as disparate treatment and disparate impact. The latter terms showcase open and subtle formats in which bias can shape decisions or how employees are treated (Héliot et al., 2019). This paper aims to evaluate and assess the Blackwell Security...

Understanding Production Costs in the Solar Industry: Fixed, Variable, and Marginal Costs

Introduction Calculating production costs is necessary for businesses to understand their financial capabilities and opportunities for profit. When conducting such an investigation, one has to identify fixed, variable, and marginal costs and determine the most efficient combination of resources. For the solar industry, such analyses are vital due to the...

Strategies for Iconic Branding in D.B. Holt’s “How Brands Become Icons”

Introduction In “How Brands Become Icons: The Principles of Cultural Branding,” D. B. Holt offers a fascinating exploration of the strategies and tactics used by successful brands to achieve iconic status. Based on various case studies and examples, Holt identifies the fundamental components supporting prosperous cultural branding and highlights the...

Employee Well-Being at Hilton: Strategies, Challenges, and Organizational Impact

Introduction Hilton, a multinational hospitality company, was chosen as a specific example of a company and its policies and strategies to promote the welfare of employees. Ensuring staff satisfaction and well-being is the basis of its effective operation and functioning. Particular focus in this work will be given to well-being...

Kurt Lewin’s Three-Stage Theory for Organizational Change

Introduction The modern world is changing rapidly, and in this dynamic environment, organizations either maintain and develop their ability to adapt to changes in the external environment or lose their competitiveness and cease to exist. In most cases, the external environment is a factor in the development of an organization...

Distinct Fashion Designers: Launching a Fashion Start-Up in Liberia

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...

Market Analysis and Launch Strategy for Easy Keto Restaurant in River Oaks, Houston

Market Analysis This report proposes launching a restaurant that offers keto diet-friendly meals in River Oaks, Houston, Texas, called Easy Keto. The keto or ketogenic diet is a low carbohydrate but high protein and fat, dietary regimen initially designed to treat epilepsy. Still, it was proven effective in weight loss...

The Leadership Styles of Steve Jobs and Elon Musk

Introduction Modern leaders that will be compared are Steve Jobs, the founder and CEO of Apple, and Elon Musk, a leader at SpaceX, Tesla, and other companies. The rationale for this choice is determined by these people’s achievements in the business world. However, their leadership styles have multiple differences; therefore,...

Risk Assessment of TransGlobal: Global Congestion and Fuel Price Impact

Risk Identification TransGlobal is a Filipino cargo carrier based at Clark International Airport. The airline offers scheduled and ad-hoc flights to the Middle East and destinations in North Asia. Risk impact assessment of the cargo airline indicates global congestion and rising and unstable fuel prices. An increase in jet fuel...

Diversification in the Global Steel Industry: Nucor vs. ArcelorMittal and Baowu

Introduction The modern world markets require companies to use unique approaches to be competitive. Due to globalization, successful organizations realize that massive collaboration among various players and suppliers is necessary to achieve the expected results. Steel manufacturing is one of the most competitive industries. This research paper will explore three...

Kotter’s Eight Steps for Organizational Change: Initiating a Transformation With a Clear Vision

Introduction Change in an organization is usually an inevitable and constant force in the modern business landscape. Firms and organizations that can adapt and evolve are better positioned to perform well despite the uncertainties and challenges in the business environment. However, successful organizational change is a complex and multifaceted task...

Never Run Out: Cost Analysis and Supply Chain Solutions for McDonald’s Japan

Problem Statement McDonald’s Japan uses just over 1 million pounds of French fries daily, purchased in the Columbia basin from three suppliers, including Lamb Weston, Simplot, and McCain, at 40 cents a pound (“Never Run Out”). Each distribution center in Japan keeps between 4-6 weeks of inventory of French fries,...

Addressing Wage Disparities, Discrimination, and Diversity at Walmart: A Managerial Perspective

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...

Comparative Analysis of Oracle SCM, E2Open, and SAP SCM in Operation and Supply Chain Management

Introduction Operation and supply chain management (OSCM) helps to simplify business processes significantly. Given the speed of technology development and globalization, increasing the efficiency and productivity of companies allows them to gain a competitive advantage. There are different OSCM software packages, but the most popular today are Oracle SCM, E2Open...

Nike Air Marketing Success: Research, Tools, and Competition

Introduction The Nike brand is well-known for its premium athletic apparel and shoes, particularly the Nike Air footwear. To ensure the success of a product like Nike Air, it is essential to undertake extensive market research, create an efficient marketing plan, and understand how to compete effectively in the market....

Saputo’s Expansion Strategy to Brazil’s Dairy Market Through Franchising

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...

Production Items, Expenses, and Capital Items

Each company that is engaged in production has a number of articles that need to be tracked. These include production items, expenditure items, and capital, and they are also the main ones since, by following them, the company will be able to plan its future activities and monitor indicators. Although...

Unveiling the Layers of Diversity: Surface vs. Deep-Level Diversity

Introduction Many companies are trying to adhere to the principles of diversity in the workplace, as it helps to bring new ideas into the activity and meets the rules of ethical attitude to co-workers of different races, genders, etc. Even though diversity is already becoming commonplace, the stereotypical mindset of...

SWOT (Strategic) Analysis for the Los Angeles Housing Authority

A public organization called the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) offers low-income Los Angeles citizens affordable housing options and services. HACLA, founded in 1938, oversees more than 80 affordable housing complexes in Los Angeles, providing homes for more than 60,000 people (HACLA, n.d.). The goal of...

Talent Management Approach to Improve Company Performance

The role of a human resource department manager reaches beyond mere handling of employee issues. It deals with high-rank decision-making due to the cooperation with the leadership on the proper organizational policy aimed at employee management. One of the pivotal aspects of enhancing company performance is the use of up-to-date,...

The Third-Party Logistics Providers

Logistics providers play a critical role in enhancing the efficiency of the supply chain in services like transportation, distribution, and storage of goods. A company may outsource its logistics from a third party instead of establishing a department dedicated solely to these services. The outsourced companies are referred to as...

Uber, Inc.: Sustainable Mobility

In my Module 2 innovation proposal, I wrote about Uber diversifying its application to allow scheduled pickups. Despite the implications regarding its potential success proving to be accurate, more thorough research uncovered that this idea was not new to the market (Kieu et al., 2020). Moreover, Uber itself has already...

A Driverless Cars Marketing Plan

Abstract Self-driving vehicles and artificial intelligence are frequently complementing technological concepts. Many significant automakers, including the AI Robotics Company, have been developing autonomous vehicles and driving technologies. Artificial intelligence is used in almost every step of the production of cars. AI is widely used in the machine-building sector as it...

Nintendo Company History and Analysis

Introduction Nintendo Company has been in existence for more than a century. Its founder Fusajiro Yamauchi specialized in the manufacture of playing cards. However, with time, the company shifted its operations to the production of electronic toys and video games. Resources According to Firestone (2011), Nintendo has adequate resources to...

Sony TV: New Product or Service

Introduction For a product to be developed there should be idea generation, product design, and then engineering (Meerman, 2007, p.15). There should be proper market analysis and research. This is the only avenue that companies can grow their market share; by developing new products that their competitors do not have....

Google’s Recruitment Strategy: Analysis

Creating and maintaining a viable recruitment strategy is essential for any organization seeking to advance in the present-day economic environment. The development of a function recruitment approach is particularly crucial for a company such as Google, which works in a highly competitive setting and must address a range of obstacles...

The Walt Disney Company: Workforce Diversity

Introduction It is important to note that The Walt Disney Company is one of the largest media entertainment corporations in the world. The company primarily focuses on creating media products and streaming services but additionally operates and owns amusement parks worldwide. The Walt Disney Company utilizes the constructive conflict and...

Walmart Inc. Creating Better Work Environment

Introduction Working in the retail industry involves significant tension and psychological pressure as trade formulate high competition. In addition, trading implies close contact with the customers, and it is necessary to find an approach to clients and be able to win over. Retail trade also articulates high pressure on the...

VLCC Report: Human Resource Management

Introduction The VLCC company is an industry leader in wellness and beauty services and products, founded in 1989 by Vandana Luthra (VLCC Health). It serves clients in 310 locations across 143 cities in 12 countries in South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Gulf Cooperation Council Region, and East Africa. The VLCC...

What Core Competencies: Importance, Advantages and Limitations

«What.” is a well-known digital agency in Switzerland that provides a wide range of innovative services to people interested in business promotion. The company has been operating on the market for more than seven years and has successfully implemented many valuable and practical concepts. Nevertheless, the need for innovative business...

Benefits and Costs of Discretionary Benefits

Introduction Employers who offer bonuses, paid time off, wellness initiatives, employee discounts, and tuition reimbursement to their staff are said to be providing discretionary benefits. Employers provide these incentives even though they are not necessitated by law in order to recruit and retain talent, raise morale, and increase output. Understanding...

Construction Management at Risk: A New Hospital in Baton Rouge

Introduction The most suitable project delivery approach for the health organization’s proposal to construct a new hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, would be construction management at risk (CMAR). A large and complex project has many stakeholders, as well as many moving pieces. Due to the project’s complexity, there may be...

Marketing Strategy: A Decision-Focused Approach

Marketing strategy is one of the most valuable aspects of the company’s activities. This is because the correct construction of this functioning component provides the organization with the opportunity to gain the best outcomes and competitive advantage. To obtain correctly deliver solid marketing results, it is necessary to create and...

Business Life Cycle: Business Growth

Maturity is the stage in a company’s life cycle during which it reaches its prime form. Stability in all aspects of a business organization is another way to describe the discussed stage. All operations, processes, and initiatives happen as they should, and emergencies rarely happen (Ford, 2022). During this phase,...