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Introduction Companies with a huge number of employees from different countries and cultures have decided to use the latest developer of strategic HR management. It helps to improve team relations, eliminate conflicts between departments, and develop a common company culture (Collings et al., 2021). The London ClubHouse will add a...
Followership and servant leadership are the key styles that are commonly used in the military industry, and they base a strong control on people to ensure honesty and devotion. Both aspects promote respect, a positive attitude to surrounding people, and self-discipline. However, some requirements can differ in these two types...
Ooredoo, a Qatari multinational telecommunication company, was founded in 1987 as a telephone exchange company and is today one of the largest communication operators in the region, with operations spanning 16 countries. It offers its over 115 million customers mobile, digital, fiber, and broadband services. The company is publicly listed...
Background The selected leader for this project is Steve Jobs, the legendary founder and long-time CEO of Apple Inc. Steve Jobs came into prominence when he recognized the invention of his friend Steve Wozniak of creating a personal computer that could be connected to a monitor. Together they co-founded Apple...
Background Walmart is an American company that operates the world’s largest wholesale and retail chain. The headquarters is located in Bentonville, Arkansas. The central regions of activity are the United States and Mexico. Moreover, Walmart has a significant presence in Canada, South America, South Africa, China, and Japan. Since 2003,...
It is hard to disagree that successful and effective leaders should possess specific qualities and skills that may help them in decision-making, creativity, and other business processes. One of the main components of leadership and management is emotional intelligence (EI), which distinguishes a real leader from ordinary staff members with...
Introduction Globalization, the importance of Research & Development, and consumer involvement, all underpinned by technological advancement, urge a more strategic use of co-creation efforts. Fierce competition nowadays urges firms to remain close to their customers to match their requests better. As a result, companies started to innovate to provide the...
Introduction The modern world has become more connected due to globalization and multinational dependence on areas that support socioeconomic development. The 21st century is largely credited with the unprecedented growth of globalization, particularly through global economic interaction, trade, and capital flaws (McGrath et al., 2022). Factors such as technology are...
Introduction In this essay, I argue that Amartya Sen’s consideration of the importance of trust in business politics is not entirely rational. I will initially explain Sen’s position in the paper by providing a general research summary. I will then focus on the specific examples Sen notes nonprofit values as...
Abstract Organizations apply a range of tools to analyzing their performance, measuring its current quality, and identifying the necessary improvements. Among those are the 7-S framework, the balanced scorecard (BSC), the SWOT paradigm, and its PESTLE equivalent. Using each of these separately enables resolving particular issues but leaves gaps, for...
Marketing planning is a tool that helps a company monitor and controls the internal and external factors that affect profit. Thanks to marketing planning, each company division understands the enterprise’s competitive position and what should be achieved in the future (Fahy and Jobber, 2019). Malcolm McDonald highlighted several critical barriers...
The process of combining or acquiring a company can significantly affect the business of an organization. Moreover, such changes also affect the market in which companies operate. Hence, one example of the acquisition of one company by another is the case of Amazon and Whole Foods. This merger gave several...
Abstract The current business climate influences any marketing strategy’s success. The marketing manager must thoroughly analyze the market while designing a marketing strategy to identify the most influential environmental factors. Regulators and the general public are becoming concerned about the potential dangers of energy drinks. The marketing manager’s job is...
Social Entrepreneurship Definition Social entrepreneurship is a unique phenomenon aimed at addressing social issues that influence the lives of individuals. The significance of this issue results in the emergence of numerous definitions. One of the most relevant ones views it as offering innovative solutions to the most important social problems....
Strategic planning and development in the airlines are crucial because it provides the structure and capacity to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment that is constantly evolving. In the airline, the executive team is responsible for providing a strategic plan for creating guiding organizational principles, formulating the strategic...
The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) suggests that the company voluntarily assumes additional obligations to society. That is, it not produces high-quality and safe products, but also invests additionally in its employees, the environment, and the territory of its presence. In addition to the fact that the company must...
Critical Contributing Factors to Konami’s Success Konami was initially “a jukebox rental and repair shop in Osaka” (Konami – entertainment company, n.d., para. 1). When the advent of arcade machines happened in the early 70s, its founders decided to enter the digital entertainment industry with several titles (Aruru-san, 2022). The...
With technological advancement, humanity entered a new era of work environment, filled with smart devices, social media, and instant messaging that affects workers’ lives. However, how does this mix really affect people’s work and mental health? The answer is not something that many would like to know. Relying on the...
Accenture is an internationally established organization that serves various consumers. As a result, it adopts unique marketing strategies to ensure that its consumers find value and benefit from its marketing strategies. However, given the complexity of its business, the organization must continuously evaluate its marketing strategies to ensure that they...
Apple Inc. is a global corporation that operates all over the world and generates interest in its products among consumers from different areas. However, it is inevitable that specific markets are especially important to cover such a global brand as Apple. China’s emerging economic potency creates an environment in which...
Nowadays, the idea of self-driving cars gains more and more popularity. However, there is another side to this issue. One effect of using self-driving cars is drastic reduction of work places that is likely to become more pronounced as fewer people will be engaged in the field. Indeed, nowadays many...
Introduction Companies’ corporate and competitive strategies determine how well they will operate their respective markets and compete with other players. Tesla Inc. is an automobile manufacturer that competes with other large firms that have been in the market for decades, such as General Motors Company and Bavarian Motor Works (BMW)....
Introduction The main idea of traditional photography is to create images from the film and use information obtained from the camera’s aperture. This field is characterized by regular innovations and technology to attract the customer’s attention and increase demand. At the end of the 1800s, George Eastman founded Kodak that...
The 10-K report includes many factors involved in the business, and it can be hard for the inexperienced user to study the company via that form. Coca-Cola Company was chosen because of its steady position in the financial market and the well-developed supply chain, which interested me. Upon studying the...
Introduction Vertical and horizontal analysis are essential components in analyzing financial statements for the company; both vertical and horizontal analysis presents a significant source of information about the company’s performance for internal users. Therefore, the forms of analysis are used by management to identify issues in the company’s accounting and...
Introduction IKEA is a multinational conglomerate and retailer best known for selling furniture, home appliances, and other décor, goods, and accessories for the space. Being founded in Sweden in 1953, it has since then grown to be a global brand with a reputation for simple but stylish designs, utmost level...
The Build a Bear company is a prominent global company that produces “make-your-own” stuffed animal toys (Build-A-Bear Workshop). There are more than 370 Build-a-Bear Workshop stores across the world. They are located in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France, and franchise stores in Europe,...
The case study focuses on the expansion of the Sony VAIO premium laptop brand into China and the challenges that the product manager Richard Lopez had with selecting which segments were most relevant for the market. VAIO laptops were created by Sony as another major successful line of consumer products...
Leadership and team management are complex tasks that often go hand in hand with various hardships. One of those hardships is motivating the team in unfortunate circumstances, for example, when the deadline has been significantly changed. When people must change their plans, and large amounts of work need to be...
Introduction An assessment of the company’s performance is needed to understand whether or not the management in place has been effective. This can be determined by checking how much market share the firm currently has in comparison to the past. Market share can be computed as a percentage of sales...
Executive summary A range of employee satisfaction problems were identified in the company: low wages, a tense atmosphere, and disrespectful communication from supervisors. The proposed solution was based on Maslow’s hierarchy, engaging in conversations with the upper management regarding wage raises and promotion opportunities and retraining supervising personnel in matters...
Good leadership is a crucial skill that is always needed to make a difference. It has the capability of increasing an organization’s profitability well as positively impacting the lives of numerous individuals. Therefore, learning more about leadership makes a difference in individuals’ lives and helps them to impact other people’s...
Introduction This essay explores the issue of the communication process in the business environment and analyzes how its use affects the organization’s effectiveness. Two companies from the technology industry were chosen to prove that the practical implication of the communication process has a positive effect on business. This essay uses...
Introduction The appearance of technological advancement has led to globalization, which has made the world a global village. Stiff competition in the market sector forces entrepreneurs to adopt strategies for trading internationally to achieve maximum returns. Project management is the application of financial and non-financial procedures, methods, skills, knowledge, and...
Introduction A business report is a formal document designed to guide managers and policy-makers in organizations toward making informed decisions. As a result, business reports rely heavily on factual data and research resources to analyze concepts and provide practical recommendations to improve organizational processes. On that account, it is critical...
The environment in which the sales of computers operate has characteristics of perfectly competitive and monopolistic markets. Due to the enormous variety of price ranges, performance capabilities, and other factors, hundreds of firms are able to compete and observe profits. However, it is also undeniable that a select group of...
Introduction Walmart is one of the largest and most well-known organizations in the retail industry. During the last several years, this company has become a good example of creating high-quality services, maintaining competitive advantage, and promoting efficient leadership in various directions. At this moment, Walmart has to deal with different...
Introduction The globalizing world is compelling companies to identify and implement evidence-based approaches that have the potential to maximize organizational efficiency. Firms need to rely on this knowledge to transform their managerial and human resources (HR) practices to ensure that they remain sustainable. In the international market, organizations tend to...
Introduction Neutrogena Hydroboost is a line of skin-care and makeup products that focuses on hydration and refreshment. It belongs to Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc, a widely established and affluent company. Currently, the central aspect of this company’s marketing is recovering and achieving one’s health and fresh look by offering...
Uber is one of the most notable technology start-ups from Silicon Valley, which has earned global recognition and is used by millions of people around the world. Uber revolutionized and industry in the sphere of ride-sharing and caused many traditional types of businesses, such as taxi, to lose their clients...
Introduction Thank you everyone for coming to this workshop. Today we are going to learn about the role of power in solving conflicts in a workplace. Conflicts are common in a workplace and they occur do to various factors including poor management, lack of communication, conflict of interest and conflicting...
Introduction Recreational therapy provides a wide range of beneficial effects on both the physical and emotional health of a patient (“How can recreational therapy benefit your health?” n.d.). This is especially relevant when the therapy is tailored to their own interests and requirements. Many therapeutic leisure programs promote a person’s...
In his lecture What is an Organization’s Culture, professor Christensen presented the views of a number of prominent researchers in organizational culture (Edgar Schein, Modesto Maidique) on the definition, genesis, and development of this concept. Based on Edgar Schein’s works, the lecturer defined organizational culture as a social unit “whose...
Businesses operating in today’s global market have no choice but to implement cutting-edge innovations to maintain their relevance, fulfill the requirements of their customers, and maximize income. The usage of physical cards as a check-in technique for establishments of commerce and other types of buildings is rapidly becoming outmoded. The...
Introduction The rate at which HP’s revenue was from 15.3% to $16.4 billion made the HP Company; Hewlett-Packard, recognized as one of the best in that industry when John Young was the manager. By 1992, the company was ranked the best in office and computer equipment compared to apple, DEC,...
Steps of Resolving a Conflict Conflict management is not yet its resolution since the main structural components of the conflict remain. However, all regulatory actions are either prerequisites for conflict resolution or the actual moments of this process. Conflict resolution is in its final stage. In all the various forms,...
Impact of Counterfeiting Practice on National Brand Manufacturers The counterfeit practice affects national brand manufacturers in numerous ways. Firstly, counterfeiting can cause a loss of revenue for the copied brands (Song et al. 2). Consumers may purchase a product perceived to be produced by a certain brand. Therefore, the original...
Introduction A country’s tourism sector depends on its hospitality industry and business environmental factors. The hospitality industry involves services like lodging, food and drink, event planning, and travel and tourism. Marriott International Inc. is one of the most popular hospitality companies worldwide. With a story that began in 1927, the...
Introduction Woolworths Holdings Limited (WHL) has been in the retail services business for nearly a century: during that time, it has achieved strong profit results. The company uses corporate management strategies to meet its sustainability goals and grow as a business to reach them. WHL competently manages its supply chains,...
The key roles and responsibilities of the staff members in a company are essential to understand so that to be able to cooperate with them successfully. As such, the chief information security officer’s responsibilities often include implementing worker security awareness training, establishing protected operational and business practices, and recognizing security...
Introduction Millions of people around the globe prefer consuming coffee products from Starbucks Corporation due to its delivery of high quality coffee products. The corporation offers the best coffee to over 80 countries worldwide and extends its services through over 33,830 stores worldwide. More than half of these stores are...
Introduction and Methodology While companies are driven by profits and competition, they should not disregard the well-being of their workers. Employees should stay motivated to perform to the best of their abilities, and their motivation depends on a work-life balance, division of labor, work stability, and teamwork. This report aims...
Nike is one of the biggest players in manufacturing sports equipment field, such as shoes, clothes, etc. It has been one of the biggest names on the market since its establishment in 1964 and one of the most recognizable brands worldwide (Hsieh et al.). One of the most significant distinguishing...
Nature of Leadership The first two definitions concern the broad nature of leadership. The first one is that all groups have role specialization, and someone has the primary responsibility for the specialized leadership role while others are to follow (Yukl & Gardner, 2020). This notion is valuable since Yukl and...
Introduction The services provided at a beauty center are varied and may range from haircutting to massage. Additionally, such salons have a section for makeovers, makeup, manicure, and pedicure. The hypothetical beauty salon chain named Paradise aims to offer beauty-based services that would attract and broad target market. Along with...
Michael Pope is the director of the sales department in an airline that was launched three years ago. He has been tasked to lead the company’s marketing team in meeting the defined targets, converting prospective customers quickly, and keeping the approval rankings high. Michael has been instrumental in facilitating robust...
Project Value Sneaker and Persistence are prospective projects that offer a lot to customers and investors. They benefit the customer as new products are released and the investors and owners when they make profits. The aim of this case analysis is to assess the two projects and provide a recommendation...
Nike corporation has become the absolute leader in sporting goods since the brand’s creation. However, the number of Nike products’ users is limited by the number of citizens living on Earth, their demand, and their budget. Due to these factors, the company has both positive and negative prospects for 2022....
Introduction GlaxoSmithKline LLC (GSK), a London-based multinational pharmaceutical company, was involved in a whistleblower case in 2011. The two whistleblowers, Thomas Gerahty and Matthew Burke, who formerly worked for the company, provided the United States government with valuable information about various corrupt malpractices of GSK. According to these witnesses, GSK...
Executive Summary This report introduces the process of a company quality system implementation. The issue is addressed from the perspective of an aspiring leader who is yet to acquire the respect and confidence of their followers. A good quality system acknowledges the complexity of the business landscape that comprises both...
Introduction Rent the Runway is an innovative online business that rents out designer dresses for ten to fifteen percent of the retail price to young women. Co-founded in 2009 by Jenn Hyman and Jenny Fleiss, it is marketed as “Netflix for fashion” that provides women with the best night of...
Conflict and stress in the workplace appear to be a fact in life. In most workplaces, there are instances where different people with varying opinions and needs enter into an argument leading to conflict (Titov et al., 2018). As shown in the situation, the two medical providers argue because of...
Nonprofit organizations’ activities require high reporting and are strictly controlled by the tax legislation governing the monetary liability of such firms. Under constant supervision by oversight boards, such companies often face challenges caused by legal or financial constraints. To promote charitable or other activities, this is crucial to adhere to...
Abstract Teamwork is a dynamic and complex process that enables the exchange of diverse opinions and perspectives. This study focuses on exploring the issue of team performance in connection to leadership approaches, team dynamics, and motivation, as well as diversity. It was found that the most productive and effective teams...
Introduction Arsenal Football Club (FC) is presently one of the leading professional clubs in England and across Europe. Having been established in 1886, Arsenal FC is one of the clubs that have played in England’s top league for the last seven decades. Historians in the field of sporting acknowledge that...
Background Today, Microsoft Corporation is a world leader in software production, provision of services, and Internet technologies for personal computers and servers. Over the years, the company has experienced ups and downs but was able to overcome the crisis and keep the bar of the leader in the development of...
The development process of any organization, both commercial and public, depends on management and the correct allocation of resources. However, contrary to popular belief, such breakthroughs do not happen overnight. Although from the outside, such changes may look like a revolution, from the inside, this process is carried out step-by-step,...
Introduction to Problem Decision When organizations experience issues in performance, the lack of engagement, and high turnover, managers are tasked with the challenge of boosting achievement and improving organizational effectiveness. In the organization in question, Open Access Inc. (fictional name), the company decision that was made concerned the introduction of...
The Hong Kong dairy market is shifting from cow’s milk to plant extracts with fewer calories due to the high prevalence of lifestyle diseases and health concerns (Wu, 2020). Coconut milk contains only one-third of the cow’s milk calories and therefore serves as an antidote to the dynamic dairy market...
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia offers consumers a variety of products and services in publishing, Internet, broadcasting media platforms, and merchandising product lines. With a global multimedia reach of around 100 million a month, MSLO still does not have a significant online presence. The company’s main focus continues to be selling...
Introduction One of the remarkable features of the globalization era is the wide availability of information, including of a preferably closed nature. In particular, with the development of information technology, every individual can share their opinions and experiences online, which can generate a public outcry if the issue being communicated...
It is vital to apply business models and strategies to reach the goal of any business. Owners of companies have to think and adopt various strategies to become successful and apply effective models to their enterprises to become one step ahead of competitors. A business model is a necessary tool...
Explanation of the Decision-Making The Decision-Making Process The decision to open an innovation center in Singapore was made by the leadership of Ferrero Group, namely by Ferrero Chief Executive Officer Giovanni Ferrero in 2017 (“Ferrero announces opening of Singapore innovation center,” 2017). Another party involved in the decision-making was the...
Tenzing Natural Energy Tenzing is a purportedly natural plant-based non-GMO energy drink. The company was started by a Dutch businessman who was a former Redbull marketing executive. It is marketed as a recipe inspired by the brew of Himalayan climbers with a triple hit of natural caffeine, vitamin C, and...
Introduction This paper explores the standards of professional ethics and how it affects the employees’ productivity at a workplace. In addition, the work ethics of different generations is investigated. As a result of the thorough literature review, it becomes evident that the older descents are more hard-working than, the younger...
Executive Summary Advances and developments in gas utilisation and processing are significant research subjects because of their relevance to different industries worldwide. Moreover, the resource is necessary to form most countries’ economics and is involved in political decision-making. This research methods report explored how gas-related industries and studies change from...
St Francis Mission is a medium hospital It deals with cancer treatment and serves diverse patients It’s necessary to enhance inclusion and diversity to offer quality health care Principles of administrative management define important responsibilities Encourage an understanding of the baseline Promote teamwork and coordination The managers need to identify...
The United States is pursuing an active government policy to regulate and stimulate entrepreneurship. In 2003, a new presidential program to support small businesses was adopted, designed to give additional impetus to developing this vital segment of the civil and military economy (America’s Small Business Development Center, 2020). Many small...
Project cost and funding mix A French oil company enters the fast-growing Spanish market through its subsidiary Total Solar International through agreements with Powertis and Solarbay Renewable Energy to develop 2 GW of generating capacity. According to France’s Total entered the Spanish solar market with two deals. (n.d.), the cost...
Timm’s abbreviation VISPAC is a guide to exceeding customer expectations, and it contains six categories: value, information, speed, personality, add-ons, and convenience. The personality component in question is essential in achieving customer satisfaction. In this case, an important role is played by individuality. It can be manifested in the appearance...
Reflecting on the chapter on ethics and other professional responsibilities for human service workers provides valuable insight on how ethics codes are critical to a productive and correction provision of services. It is important to note that ethical behaviors can be manifested in legal, ethical, and moral perspectives (Summers, 2016)....
Dell operates as one of the leading information technology corporations globally. The company uses high-performance, innovative technology and produces laptops, desktops, workstations, monitors, servers, storage, and various electronics (“Explore Dell Technologies,” n.d.). Dell implements a differentiated (segmented) marketing approach focusing on particular customers and their needs. Pride et al. (2019)...
Sourcing strategies in procurement involve connecting data collection, market research, spending Analysis, contracting, and negotiation. Even though the sourcing strategy’s main aim is to leverage a single, integrated system that enhances profitability, it is customized to meet the need of consumers. There are various current and upcoming trends in e-procurement...
It is important to note that outside-in and inside-out approaches can be used in mixed strategies by providing customer value within a company’s limitations. One should be aware that outside-in and inside-out approaches are not direct opposites of each but rather address and orient their strategies on the basis of...
Government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are doing a lot more than some might give them credit for, yet the humanity is still far away from reaching any of its sustainability objectives. Over the past decades, the global community started to recognize the role the private sector could potentially play in...
Background Management at Dexcom can undertake a situational study of their company using SWOT analysis, an essential strategic planning tool. Dexcom faces a lot of criticism in the present business climate, which can be summed up as strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. It has maintained a strong market position due...
Introduction Performing managerial tasks in the present-day world is becoming complicated due to the evolution of the field, resulting in the modification of all procedures. It is conditional upon the change in the way people communicate, which implies innovations applicable to all areas of companies’ activity. Therefore, the majority of...
Coca-Cola is the largest non-alcoholic beverage and one of the two most strong beverage brands. The soda industry has been hit hard by the economic downturn, and exchange rates have affected major soda brands’ earnings in the aftermath of the recession. This is because of the rising popularity of healthy...
Introduction A data-driven integrated communication strategy for CrossHelmet’s Kickstarter campaign would increase brand awareness, generate more sales, and differentiate the company from competitor smart helmets. In this paper, a yearlong promotional drive is developed for CrossHelmet based on the analysis of the product, characteristics of the most likely customers, and...
Every individual is unique; therefore, I believe that each leader’s method of directing a team is distinct. In my opinion, an individual’s personality is what determines their leadership approaches. Some managers are lenient, while others are strict, some are hesitant, and others are sympathetic. From my learning experience, the classification...
Leadership Styles in Action A great example of a modern model of ethical leadership is the concept of servant leadership. A servant leader sees their purpose in the role of a helper, therefore, making the principle of service his leadership behavior base. Manning and Curtis (2021) state that “in any...
Introduction As a global internet services provider, Yahoo can be considered one of the most widely known companies in the world. This technology company helps Internet users navigate the World Wide Web with the help of a variety of features. For instance, it offers a search engine, an email service,...
Elon Musk is one of the most notable entrepreneurs of the modern age who is advancing and promoting the adoption of many innovative technological solutions. Elon Musk is also the CEO of Tesla, one of the Fortune 500 companies which operate in the industry of car manufacturing. Elon Musk has...
E-commerce has recently become one of the most lucrative options for entrepreneurs worldwide. Moreover, an influx of numerous new businesses has led to severe competition. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that the website in question is of superior quality and is free of any defects that may undermine all...
Introduction In current economic conditions, the issues of accounting and economic analysis of the financial results of the organization’s activities are of great importance. The main advantage of accounting can and should be considered that only thanks to its data is it possible to determine the indicators of profitability and...
The Walt Disney Company, one of the biggest entertainment companies in the world, utilized various business models. In the present time, the company uses the generic strategy to obtain a competitive advantage by the unique structure of the entertainment, mass media, and amusement park industries (Williams, 2019). Generally, generic strategy...
Evaluating the financial situation of the organization and its capabilities is an important task to establish an understanding of its development. Several economic and financial success indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of the company’s past and current activities, examining the overall progress achieved over the years. This paper focuses...
Although ENOC is in an outstanding position in regards to its management quality metric, European Foundation for Quality Management’s Excellence model or EFQM can still be utilized in order to make further improvements on the key issues of the business. It is important to note that the main strength of...
Transformational leadership is a process in which leaders and their followers elevate each other to high levels of motivation. A benefit of transformational leadership is leadership through development (Liu & Li, 2018). It is associated with the care that the leader shows for subordinates (Khan et al., 2020). A leader...
Analysis of the Macro-Environment The macro-environment where the European brewery industry operates is analyzed via the PESTEL framework. PESTEL assists in the understanding of political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal peculiarities of the environment. Firstly, the governments are fighting drunken driving leading to a reduction in the consumption of...
The selection of either mechanistic or organic organizational structures is conditional upon their applicability to different environments, and, therefore, these models have nothing in common. Even though they are never met in a pure form, there are no similarities between the work modes corresponding to them regardless of the position...
Standardization and adaptation are actively used by different companies as strategies for more effective development. For example, Coca-Cola is a company with successful global standardization policy in doing business and the reason is that its products are often associated with football, whose fans are located all over the world, regardless...
Summary Fitbit smart sense watch has led to the success of the company due to its upgraded features. The smartwatch tracks blood oxygen, stress, temperature, and sleep. The gadget has helped fight against the current COVID-19 pandemic since individuals can easily monitor their temperatures. Moreover, it helps the user keep...
Cause of the Supply Chain Disruption The disruption in the supply chain may bring many undesirable consequences for the business. There are numerous causes of disruptions in the supply chains. They include lack of efficient communication between manufacturers and suppliers, supplier’s opportunism, truck drivers and port workers’ strikes, inability to...
Introduction OCP Nigeria is one of the leading experts in construction and agriculture industry that produce fertilizers and the related goods. To reach even greater excellence, OCP Nigeria will need to focus on expanding into new markets. Expanding its supply chain by building a large fertilizer plant is one of...
PEST Analysis The Essence of the Strategy PEST is a sort of convenient and simple method for analysis of the macroenvironment of a business structure. The method is applied to examine the market and recent trends in an industry. Various factors constantly influence the organization producing cosmetics, so this approach...
The modern business world can be described as a highly competitive environment. It means that to achieve success, an organization should have a clear vision of how to evolve and what actions to perform to create the basis for future growth. However, it is impossible without the correct understanding of...
Over the last couple of years, the customer value proposition has been a commonly used term in business markets, although no evidence exists on what constitutes persuasion. A supplier needs to demonstrate and document a superior value offering for a customer manager to consider. The customer value proposition can be...
Background I selected GRI reporting framework because, besides providing services, tools, and training, the framework also provides materiality assessment services. For example, companies may disclose their climate change effects to investors and customers using the GRI Standards. It is therefore a good concept to learn since it is useful in...
Nike is the world’s number one designer and marketer of sportswear and the distributor of athletic footwear, equipment, and accessories for different sports and other fitness activities according to marketing research conducted on Nike (Khan et al,. 2020). Nike’s sports products are focused on many categories such as men and...
Businesses often explicitly framework their fundamental statements in order to create an effective working process. The visions ought not to be subject to current benefits or current financial conditions. They are more consistent than other elements and address the profound primary beliefs at the association’s core (Spear, 2017). Since it...
When managing a restaurant, it is always important to plan the menu in a way which both has a set of staple items, as well as a share of dishes which can bring a sense of novelty. The restaurant in the case study has a challenge concerning customers who are...
Walmart Company Walmart is “the world’s largest retail chain,” which has around “11,700 stores in 28 countries” (Marr, 2017). The strategy of the company’s network includes “the maximum range and minimum prices, which tend to be wholesale” (Marr, 2017). Walmart International is a wholesale and retail trade outside the United...
Introduction The organization of immense concern is Starbucks. This organization is an American multinational chain of roaster reserves and coffee houses. Its headquarters are located in Seattle, Washington. The time of observation was in 2019 when I was working there on a part-time basis. I worked with Starbucks between May...
Businesses can use various strategies to achieve their goals, and it is necessary to understand their pros and cons. In the beginning, it is necessary to explain what “inside-out” and “outside-in” strategies mean. Firstly, an “inside-out” approach implies using companies’ internal resources and competencies to gain shareholder value (Lagerstedt, 2014,...
Variety and assortment are crucial retail market structure elements and have some distinguishing features. The significant difference between assortment and variety is that assortment refers to the number of different items provided in a category of merchandise. In contrast, variety refers to the quantity of the types of merchandise that...
Cash flow is an important indicator for any business since it informs the public about how business cash is generated and allocated by the company. According to Murphy (2021), “the cash flow statement ( CFS) measures how well a company … generates cash to pay its debt obligations and fund...
Direct marketing involves targeting a particular party in an advertisement without using intermediaries. In this form of promotion, the companies may directly call a client or send e-mails to their customers about their desired products (Matviiets & Kipen, 2021). The e-mails sent by commercial companies appear as spam e-mails, giving...
Introduction For the past two years, the world has faced a severe challenge that influenced all the spheres and changed many people’s life. The COVID-19 pandemic still impacts all spheres of life in all countries around the world. It repeatedly causes crises that negatively affect not only the public health...
Changes in the global management paradigm have affected one of the most important components of management – the leadership process. A great example of a modern model of ethical leadership is the concept of servant leadership. According to Kumar (2018, p. 44), “servant leadership is about finding satisfaction and motivation...
Introduction There are several aspects and questions that start-ups and businesses need to consider before releasing new products or services. In order to succeed, businesses need to fulfill customers’ needs and meet the current requirements of the market. A standard method that helps to evaluate business opportunities is a feasibility...
Introduction The textile industry in Pakistan is the most developed sector of the state’s economy. The share of the total economy it accounts is estimated to be nearly 46%; about 39% of total employees in manufacture are involved in the textile production (Latif & Javid, 2016, p. 192). Pakistan is...
The conceptualization of Nike as a company dates back to the year 1962 when its founders, Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, where it was motivated by the notion that there was a market gap for sports shoes. Its initial name was Blue Ribbon Sports, whereby its desired goal was to...
The audit process of a company usually includes a review of financial statements and control systems. This process is carried out to identify the noted deviations from the established accounting procedure and significant violations in the preparation of documentation and reporting by the Alaska communications system. It is worth adopting...
Marketing Plan for Smart Pacifier Baby Smart Pacifiers are baby soothers that help parents to calm crying babies. In the UK, parents struggle with balancing work life and restless, crying babies, hence lowering productivity rates both at home and their places of work. Technically, the baby pacifier is one of...
Introduction Communication serves as the foundation of every facet of an organization. Effective communication means transferring information from one party to another to deliver, receive, and understand messages successfully. Due to the nature of the competitive environment in the financial world, organizations should consider emphasizing effective communication as a model...
Annotated bibliography Aljafari, A. (2016). Apple Inc. industry analysis: Business policy and strategy. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 7(3), 406-441. Web. Aljafari’s article gives details about Apple Inc.’s business strategy and policies that make the firm more competitive than Microsoft, Google, and Samsung among other top competitors. For...
Introduction Tokyo is one of the biggest cities in Japan. It is a city that is dominated by numerous business activities making it densely populated. People travel from far and wide to come and settle business deals in the city. The need for people to transact businesses in the city...
Stock Performance During the last four quarters, Valero’s stock price has fluctuated between $60.83 on 05/2020 and $72.14 on 04/2021 (Figure 1). During this period, the lowest stock price was spotted at $37.88, whereas the highest reached $84.39 one month ago. In March 2020, a powerful oil prices shock was...
Introduction The international level of a multinational enterprise provides for a complex organizational structure that includes many divisions and branches located on the territory of different states. With colossal capital, multinational companies are the leading trade and economic relations participants in the international market. Most multinational companies are powerful associations...
Introduction A variety of similar patterns can be observed across the large-scale companies in the modern business environment, particularly in the area of budgeting and organizational financing. Provided the companies are operating within the same economy and industry, they are subjected to an identical set of laws and regulations, as...
The concept of leadership has attracted the attention of leaders over the recent past. I believed that leaders are born, as Shapiro (2020) argues, but this perception has changed as I continue to learn more about this concept. My personal experiences and knowledge gained from books and interaction with other...
Why Businesses Should Embrace Remote Work Transition to remote work has been a business trend even before COVID-19, but the pandemic forced organizations to adopt this employment type more rapidly and extensively. The study conducted by Felstead and Henseke (2017) shows that the percentage of people working mainly remotely rose...
Companies have developed various ways of attracting and retaining skilled workers. Competition in business is inevitable, and companies have to create multiple approaches to increase their sales. Employee satisfaction is one of the strategies that improve productivity in companies. The majority of workers regard this as an essential aspect of...
Introduction Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is a large enterprise that exists across various industries, including television broadcasting, publishing, household décor, and radio broadcasting. As a result of a series of socio-economic precedents of the company, the current SWOT analysis draft may be represented as follows: Table 1. SWOT Analysis Strengths...
Employee selection is the process of interviewing and evaluating candidates for a job based on certain criteria. Its main purpose is to match the company’s needs and requirements with the skills and qualifications of individuals. The selection procedures vary depending on the company, position, type of business, and working environment....
Summary GBMC HealthCare System received the Baldrige National Quality Award in the healthcare sector for its superior service and achievements combined with success in the market. Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and provides high-quality care for patients since 1965 (GBMC, 2021). The facility’s campuses and...
United Airlines is one of the largest airline carriers in the world, which nevertheless faces certain problems concerning its reputation. For instance, in 2017, a man was taken by force from an overbooked United Airlines plane for refusing to give up his seat (Zdanowicz & Grinberg, 2018). Thus, the company...
Airport emergencies are unexpected situations that imply adverse and even tragic consequences. That is why airport officials should develop and follow specific plans to know how to manage a crisis. Numerous official organizations offer guidelines on coping with this task, and the US Department of Transportation (2009) is among them....
Introduction A capital budget focuses on long-term organizational investment strategy, although it can be generated yearly. The primary functions of capital budgeting are expansion and replacement, following a successful analysis of market conditions and opportunities (O’Connell, 2019). Development can occur through the entry to a new geographical area or the...
Introduction In this fierce competition, companies are implementing cutting-edge strategies to compete in the market. The business plan describes advanced techniques and arrangements that boost the success of the organisation. Killashee Hotel is the company under consideration in this study to examine the strategic management issues (Barros, 2021). The hospitality...
Data Governance includes the processes and technologies required to manage and secure data as a company asset to guarantee complete and reliable corporate data. It concerns creating methods and techniques performed by the responsible team for standardizing, integrating, protecting and storing corporate data. This paper aims to define the concept...
Utilizing Bars in Careers or Skills BARS is a method for assessing workers in a given range of performance metrics by relating their actions to particular action patterns that anchor each performance level. It is a common technique used by companies to compare the output of their personnel against a...
MGM Resorts International is a holding company that owns and operates casino resorts. It offers gaming, hotels, conference rooms, restaurants, entertainment venues, shops, and other resort amenities. The company is widely represented in Las Vegas but also develops in Atlantic City, Mississippi, Maryland, Detroit, and other gambling zones in the...
Planning is defined as the act of formulating a course of action. The business process involves defining the company’s objectives and goals and the determination of the necessary resources that may be needed to achieve the objectives and goals. The business process is important because in order to achieve any...
Communication and trust are complementary components of a relationship that need equal attention. Consequently, the two elements play a crucial role in achieving organizational goals and objectives. For instance, managers and leaders cannot inspire change among followers without proper communication skills or motivate them towards specific company targets in the...
Executive Summary The COVID-19 pandemic has represented a significant hit on the airline industry, including Singapore Airlines, which has relied heavily on the Chinese market. As the world begins to open new destinations, it is essential that the company attracts customers and communicates value and dedication to high-quality service. Due...
Introduction Steve Jobs, the legendary innovator and founder of the Apple Corporation, spoke at Stanford University in 2005, and this was one of the businessman’s landmark speeches. Jobs addressed the graduating class with parting words and used non-standard methods of oratory by drawing on personal experiences and referring to individual...
An organization’s leadership is primarily focused on inspiring employees to achieve organizational tasks. It is also preoccupied with formulating a broader vision for an organization and developing stakeholder buy-in to support its achievements. There are various types of leadership styles used by managers to motivate their workers. Some of the...
Introduction The digital business gained popularity due to its convenience and availability. For example, in 2017, approximately 40% of Internet users shopped online more than once (Ijaz & Rhee, 2018). The COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown forced the global population to transition to an online mode, increasing consumers’ preference for...
