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Introduction The Social Security Administration (SSA) has unique structural and cultural organization attributes for being both a typical large federal agency and social welfare. While SSA plays a central role in serving millions of people with deserving cases, it has leadership challenges given that it is a top-down bureaucracy and...
Introduction Like many other companies in the e-commerce business, Amazon relies on the scale of its operations for profits. Recently, the company has announced that it would hire 7,000 workers to support its operations in the U.S. (Isidore, 2013). In order to manage the quality of service as part of...
I intend to become a Logistic Specialist as I am currently doing a major in Business for Applied Arts and Science, Management, and Marketing. My concentration is on Logistics and Supply Chain Management. In this profession, the logistics specialist is responsible for maintaining logistics policies, coordinating in-house sales, and administering...
Case Summary On October 6, 2013, nearly 50 passengers on an Air China flight that was bound for Beijing fell ill with symptoms such as vomiting, stomachaches and diarrhea (Coello 1). The cause of the issue was apparently due to the cabin crew serving the passengers in-flight meals that were...
Introduction The Human resource department is tasked with getting the best talents the company needs to ensure its success. This is achieved through a vigorous recruitment procedure that begins with the initial position questionnaire/interview. After this step, job analysis is conducted, followed by a job design and, later, the performance...
Definition of Success Success is the creation of value – economic and social benefits and results to help individuals align with a set of values subscribed by the organization. Corporate success usually comes from a clear plan or strategy for carrying out a mission. But a process is not successful...
Procter and Gamble, also known as P&G, have been filling people’s homes with grooming, baby, health care, and cleaning products since the 1800s and continue to do so successfully. In 1998 P&G released one of their innovative products called Febreze.“Febreze has the technology to clean away bad odors at the...
A balance sheet is a financial statement that reflects what a business owns (assets), what it owes outsiders (liabilities), and its owners (equity). It balances the accounting equation by equating assets to the sum of liabilities and owners’ equity (Fraser & Ormiston, 2015). It shows a company’s financial condition or...
The given case study discusses the success and the decline of the Finnish multinational telecommunications company Nokia. This case makes us understand how a company could benefit from going global as well as suffer from it. For example, Nokia managed to achieve lower operational costs by opening plants in some...
China Noah Corporation The reason why companies hedge against foreign currency risks is to protect themselves against loss of business value. China Noah has a different form of foreign currency exposure due to transactions involved when dealing with international customers and suppliers. This exposure arises when China Noah has entered...
Strategic planning is one of the most important approaches to the development of any organization. Having a strategy is especially crucial for a healthcare institution, as the increase in services’ quality allows them to improve patients’ health and creates a competitive advantage. This paper will determine a small privately-owned hospital’s...
Among the many security-providing companies, G4S stands out as the key employer in the London stock exchange, having an influence in over 120 states with a workforce of more than 620,000. Although one may use this information to claim that this security agent is secure, the paper reveals the major...
Abstract A company’s mission statement essentially defines the company’s reason for existence. It ideally incorporates the company’s most important values, as well as provide direction for short term activities necessary for the attainment of the entity’s long-term purpose. Companies will not often change their mission statements precisely because they define...
Dollar Shave Club’s value proposition and how does it differ from Gillette’s One of the major factors explaining DSC’s success is the unique approach to working with clients and the company’s value proposition. It presupposes a fair price and a client-centric service focused on the increased level of satisfaction among...
Introduction International accounting standards refer to the principles that are considered worldwide while balancing financial records. The goal of international accounting has been to create a comparison of different businesses in the world, fostering global trade and increasing transparency in financial reporting. Investors can make well-versed economic decisions about investment...
Ergonomics is the study of the work of human beings and adaptation of environment, practices, and equipments to the demands of the people using them. It is concerned with establishing a work environment that fits the needs of all the workers in their workstations. Ergonomics narrows down its objectives to...
Ethical business conduct is a topic of dramatic importance, given the constant news about immoral behaviors by both large and small businesses. As such, the recent developments in the field of corporate ethics and citizenship are promising, though the field is still far from achieving its intended objectives. Well-defined criteria...
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been anecdotally considered to provide organizational performance advantages in the contemporary market. However, the majority of the studies conducted on the impact of CSR have been rather focused on organizational performance, with little other mediating effects considered. Fewer studies still have been conducted regarding companies...
The main focus of the classical organizational theory is changing the management process to improve work performance. Different researchers attempted to create an effective system regarding three different aspects of management that can increase work efficiency. For instance, Henri Fayol was trying to construct a theory of classical management to...
Introduction The concept of collective bargaining allows employees to negotiate with their employers to arrive at agreements regarding such issues as working hours, conditions, and contract. The current case revolves around a workers’ union that is focusing on a new negotiation with an athletic organization. This paper provides a detailed...
Planning the design for medical supplies warehouses, developing storage, and elaborating retrieval methods, companies are left to make a decision on their own. Very little guidance has been provided for storing pharmaceuticals in the warehouses. However, there are several recommendations for keeping them safe before they get to the pharmacies....
The contemporary world is changing rapidly and it is essential to consider both the possible difficulties and perspectives of the interaction of different generations. This essay dwells upon the ways the four different generations (traditionalists, baby boomers, generation X, and Millennials) cooperate with each other. It is crucial to take...
How Multinational Companies are Managing Challenges in Product Development for BOP Markets I have noted that multinational companies can use several avenues to capture a niche market in BOP populations. To begin with, they can use direct marketing. This is where the company initiates direct contact with consumers in the...
Marketing is one of the most critical undertakings all companies apply, regardless of their directions and sizes, to communicate and deliver value to customers in a way that benefits organizations. Because of the enormous number of competing companies in the global marketplace, marketers spare no effort in developing strategies that...
Comforta The advert for this essay introduces the famous Comforta Bed to the audience. The advertisement encourages the targeted audience to purchase this quality bed. The advert is appealing and interesting to the customer. Advertisers should use the best aspects to make their products more appealing to their viewers (Advertising...
To evaluate a firm’s marketing success, it is critical to explore why customers do not purchase the company’s products. This can help analyze the possible errors in the firm’s marketing strategy and plan future approaches to increase sales. Consumers can have multiple causes for not buying specific goods. This paper...
Introduction AICPA Code of Professional Conduct consists of rules, interpretations and ethical rulings and principles issued by American Institute of certified public accountant to govern ethical and professional responsibilities of CPA members. It is divided into, six unenforceable principles which express ideal ethical guidelines and form the framework for which...
Definitions Classical conditioning is a process that manipulates the human brain by associating everyday items with specific terms. During the elections, this guideline is utilized to painstakingly express politicians’ messages to the residents. For instance, they get the artists to sing them at their assemblies (Quickel, 2020). Classical conditioning has...
Introduction Costco is a multinational enterprise which manages a global chain of affiliation warehouses, and offers the products at relatively lower prices than other retailers do. It is an American-based retail store headquartered in Washington, the USA. The corporation is the central organization of other members and it provides goods...
Computation of Product Mix Variance Item Expected ($) Actual ($) Gross Revenue 3,500, 000 3,500,000 Discount (325,000) (350,000) Net Revenue 3,175,000 3,150,000 Lab testing cost (1,150,500) (1,400,500) Gross contribution 2,024,500 1,749,500 Direct costs (salaries) (870,000) (870,000) Net contribution 1,154,500 879,000 Product mix variance measures the departure of the actual performance,...
Reputation risk can be managed. However, reputation risk is the most difficult type of risk to manage. The image of an organisation is difficult to quantify and validate. However, every institution has its own image. Image comprise of how the firm is regarded by its internal and external publics. The...
The goal of any production is to get as much profit as possible at the lowest cost. The modernization of management technologies can achieve such benefits since the final result directly depends on how effectively all processes are executed. The purpose of this paper is to critically analyze and evaluate...
Introduction All organizations have requirements which prompt the implementation of certain tasks in a bid to improve the overall performance of the organization while at the same time ensuring that the organization is at par with recent developments in the specific area of operation. The overall success of the task...
Tropical juice manufacturing company is an institution involved in producing and processing freshly blended fruit such as mango, passion, apple, among others. The firm produces a non-alcoholic beverage made from original tropical fruit rich in nutrients and vitamins essential in boosting the body’s immunity (Anjum et al. 2). The brand...
Introduction Nowadays a person needs not only knowledge of sciences, but also the ability to communicate with people. The work of an economist and mathematical statistician is similar since their job is to properly prioritize and set goals to maximize profits with the least loss. The purpose of the report...
If a breakfast cereal company wants to introduce a new product in the market, it is reasonable to invest in forecasting demand. Here, the company should choose between quantitative and qualitative techniques. I would recommend using a simple moving average and market research approaches because they are suitable to present...
The topic for this week is dedicated to economics, workers’ alienation, and conformity. The first article I wish to summarize is “White Collar: The American Middle Classes,” written by Mills (1951). This article concerns the research that Mills (1951) conducted about the role of the middle class in American society...
Introduction The importance of green logistics as a new scientific direction in supply chain technologies has recently acquired significant interest among academic researchers. The core aspects covered by the aforementioned inquiry include the use of cost- and resource-saving technologies that are equally important to supply chain optimization and environmental security....
Introduction Accounting is an activity of maintaining final records that require an orderly procedure to achieve desired results. Internal auditing is a function performed by a profession where he analyses and evaluates business projects or activities, determining the best in overall to help in achieving the objective of the business...
The primary external factor that was found to be affecting Chipotle Mexican Grill is the competition. David (2017) defines it as one of the most critical factors that have to be taken into consideration when discussing a business’s environment. Chipotle has to contend with both other fast-food locations, including ones...
Description of the Business Standley’s Bakery is a new bakery store that is based in Ruston that will be primarily selling cakes and cupcakes in Ruston and its neighbourhood. Although Ruston has several bakery stores, it lacks a store that provides high-quality organic cakes and cupcakes at an optimal price....
Branding is an important marketing tool for creating an impression and revealing the company’s philosophy, values, mission, and vision of the future. A corporate brand is significant for consumers; at the same time, it also allows creating an internal corporate culture. It is possible to note that during the last...
Introduction The ad about the pomegranate phone is a splendid example of the potential of human fantasy and imagination, which has no limits in producing new ambitions. It shows the future direction for innovation developers, simultaneously inviting them to work in Nova Scotia (the government of this province ordered the...
About the company Brookside Dairy Limited is based in New Zealand. The company intends to enter the China and Middle Eastern markets with its milk powder product. This paper presents the company’s financial statement and a marketing plan to penetrate the markets in China and the Middle East. Financial statement...
Introduction The presented service idea is strongly associated with the global pandemic, which has greatly influenced the international and domestic markets (Texel, 2020). This paper proposes a service marketing strategy based on these factors and the characteristics of the new service idea presented in the previous paper. It provides a...
Role of Financial Intermediaries in a Developed Economy Financial intermediaries, also known as financial institutions, are organizations that issue financial claims against themselves and use the proceeds from the issuance to purchase primarily the financial assets issued by individuals, corporations, government entities as well as other financial intermediaries. Financial claims...
Introduction Managed Care in Veterans Affairs (VA) The role of Managed Care for Veterans Affairs is great due to the improvements implemented to manage the resources in this area properly. Escalating costs in community hospitals for people who are supposed to be treated in specialized Veterans Affairs hospitals can be...
This paper aims at analyzing different advertisement strategies and mistakes made by businesses that lead to losses or closure. A food restaurant in the United States has been struggling to pay workers and make a profit. The business is among the poorly rated with an average daily income of less...
The word leadership refers to a social process of persuading individuals to carry out certain duties. In the modern world, conservative meaning of this idiom has changed. An organization has some goals that are both long-term and short-term. To facilitate realization of these goals, the administration employs leaders who have...
Abstract GE Healthcare is a division of GE that has headquarters in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. Initially, the firm was known as GE Medical Systems, but it changed its name in 2004. The firm specialises in unique medical technologies and services that help patients to improve their health care outcomes across...
Introduction Technical projects are exposed to risks that can be potentially damaging due to the cost of investments incurred in such projects (Kerzner, 2006). The exponential rise in project costs not projected before the start of a project are risks with the potential to damage project progress. McNeil, Frey, and...
Introduction Ethics can be defined as a philosophical treatment of a moral order or the values that relate to human conduct with respect to the rightness and wrongness of a specific action. There are various codes of ethics established to govern different practices for example nursing, teaching and business codes...
Introduction Global investment banking is a vital component to the Coca-Cola organization due to the vast reach of the organization. Coca-Cola deals in 68 functional currencies around the world making global investment banking a key element of the organizations success. Net Operating Revenue Percent Change Year Ended 2007 December 31...
All areas of a person’s activity are interconnected, influencing one another in a particular way. Each individual possesses a range of specific interests and hobbies that might not have an obvious relation to their primary sphere of studies. Nevertheless, extracurricular activities are capable of having a direct positive impact in...
Introduction The year 2020 has had immense adverse effects for the hospitality sector worldwide. This market slump is primarily due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which has wreaked havoc in travel, hospitality, and social domains. In an effort by governments, legislative bodies, and health sectors to...
Introduction The variety and scopes of current marketplaces make it complicated for the companies to remain relevant to the market for a long time. It especially concerns the service sector, i.e., hotels and restaurants. The number of representatives on the market increases every day, so many companies fail to compete...
Introduction The unceasing evolution of technology has continuously shaped the business sphere in complex ways. Notably, the Internet has become a handy tool in business, with many companies creating virtual stores on the web. This set of circumstances has led to the development of a struggle between online and brick-and-mortar...
The styles that a leader adopts may significantly impact the team’s performance. Those are numerous, and one can select what suits them the most and guarantees improved results. One of the recent and promising leadership styles is transformational. It appears to address the challenges set by the 21st century and...
Introduction The concept of organizational behavior has been studied for several decades as theorists try to establish the link between individual behaviors and the performance of corporations. The concept was introduced in 1966 by Jim Naylor and George Briggs when they published Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. Their publication...
Personal Democratic Style of Leadership People have come up with different leadership styles to enable them to manage, motivate and direct their employees. The main style I use to lead is democratic or participative. It is because I tend to set parameters for work and make the final say on...
Introduction The client, Isaac, is planning to start a new venture that will import German chocolate into Canada and sell it. The firm AlpenChoc, which specialises in handmade artisanal chocolates, is prepared to sell him seven-year exclusive distribution rights in the country. As such, he can leverage this advantage to...
Introduction In every organization there comes a time that not so easy decisions have to be made. It is at this time that the responsible people in that organization have to consider their steps carefully. Risks and uncertainty form the basis of either failure or success of every business. some...
Introduction Woolworths company has been in operation since 1924 and is arguably one of the largest chain supermarkets in Australia. Like any other business, Woolworths is looking to expand its business operations internationally to acquire new clients and grow profits. The company is renowned for its high-quality meat and grocery...
The example of the business case concerning IBM and Niels Jensen is a controversial one. There was a brochure – a written proof of the work proposal and a conducted deal. What is more, a quota letter can help during the case investigation. The case deals with unilateral contracts –...
Google and Microsoft are major multinational technology companies, together with Amazon and Apple they constitute four ‘Tech Giants’ – corporations which dominate the information technology sphere. While Microsoft and Google have similar business models, it might be relevant to research the differences in their functioning. Microsoft was the first company...
The oil industry works with one of the most expensive commodities in the world, and it includes a few large companies. Royal Dutch Shell is among them, being the top producer of this resource globally. The company has a long development history that implies a few modes of entry in...
Introduction There are several similarities between the 4Ps marketing approach and the value perspective. Both value and 4Ps market approaches aim at related objectives in the market growth and development for the organizations’ products and profit maximization. In both techniques, the initial commodity is manufactured as per customers’ demands and...
Introduction Knowledge Sharing goes beyond sharing; it’s about helping one another, working together and collaborating. Knowledge sharing takes place when people are truthfully interested in helping each other in initiating new abilities for action; thus forming learning processes. Different organizations have different methods of sharing knowledge; knowledge sharing is important...
Introduction Leadership style is defined as leaders’ distinctive behaviors which they use to direct, encourage, monitor, and manage groups of people. Effective administrators inspire their followers to become innovative, more productive, and creative. However, there are significant differences in the manner in which people lead, and researchers have developed various...
The modern world’s culture is almost entirely dictated by global corporations. Many small companies are part of huge conglomerates that control the media and cultural space. Often this influence seeps beyond the boundaries of general human leisure and affects other aspects of life. This essay aims to analyze one of...
Introduction Success in business entails making the best decision at all opportunities. When entering a business an investor is hopeful that the business will be successful, grow and give good returns on investments. However, the ability to evaluate the risk involved in the business, understand and manage the risk is...
A contract is defined as an institution which guides the behavior and conduct of those who enter into it. It usually occurs when two or more people, organizations or even companies make an agreement that can be enforced through a court of law and penalties may follow if the guidelines...
Introduction Businesses rely on pricing strategies to maximize their sales and profits. Marketers consider various factors before determining the best pricing method, such as existing conditions, actions of the competitors, input costs, and trade margins. The selected product for this discussion is that of a luxury car. This paper gives...
Introduction and Factors and Forces that Affect Harvard’s Choice of Strategy Harvard University was founded in 1636 in the United States, making it the oldest higher education institution in the state. It is located in the cities of Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Each year this institution has an admission of...
Omnichannel may be regarded as a completely new term in the sphere of digital marketing. At the same time, this cross-channel content strategy will play a highly significant role in the development of stores in the future. The development of online retailing and the emerging of additional digital channels that...
Micromanagement is a highly inefficient workplace practice negatively correlated with the productivity and morale of an organization. The proposed research on the effects of micromanagement will help in growing the company by identifying the existing and potential issues with the style of organizational leadership and setting tools for prevention. Several...
Executive Summary Amazon.com is a US-based multinational company specializing in technological fields, including online retailing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. The vast majority of Amazon.com’s projects involve inventions, research, and development, which rely on the innovation strategy inherent in the firm’s business model. The history of the company demonstrates the...
Ambush marketing was introduced by Jerry C Welsh during his work for American Express. It is necessary to mention that the current definition of ambush marketing is slightly different from the original one. This paper will discuss the actual meaning of ambush marketing and its role in the sphere of...
Industry Analysis As discussed in prior sections of the report, the competition for Moma Monaz can be distinguished into three categories: fast food chain locations, non-chain restaurants, and bars. The first category presence in the area is substantial, with McDonald’s, Wendy’s, KFC, and Subway all present. The other locations are...
Introduction The use of cell phones while driving escalates the risk of harming other motorists and pedestrians due to distracted driving. For instance, sending a text message when driving increases the car crash risk by 23 times (Carroll et al. 289). A study indicated that the accident severity increased to...
Executive Summary The current paper dwells on the social media marketing initiatives established by Holiday Inn Express located in Adelaide, Australia. The given micro-analysis shows that the organization does a great job converting its follower interaction into an increased number of visitors. Nevertheless, there are channels that require more attention...
Introduction It is evident that due to the fact that big online corporations like Amazon.com Inc took over the bookselling industry, it became even harder for bookstores to keep up. Barnes & Noble is one of these companies that flourished during the 1990s and 2000s; however, they almost fell out...
Introduction What kinds of influences affect the way people behave and act? There are several internal and external factors that can alter an individual’s behavior. People’s actions ultimately reflect their surroundings, their physical and mental wellbeing, and can be swayed by the opinions of others, as well as many more...
Introduction One of the main parts of doing business is planning, including creating a marketing plan. It involves market analysis, review of competitors and organization’s features, and a set of measures to promote and sell goods. It cannot be underestimated, since the study results are taken as a basis for...
Wild Dog Coffee is a small coffee house offering espresso visitors a limited choice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So far, the company has only one branch office, but it is in the interest of management to open a new point. Expanding a business always involves risks, as it requires...
Porter’s Five Forces framework is used for evaluation of the competition in the industry, considering various factors that influence it. When applied to a particular company, this analytical method provides an understanding of the firm’s potential, as well as challenges and possible strategies for achieving the best outcomes. In this...
The early 21st century is the time of deep-rooted concern about the unethical behavior of business leaders and business enterprises, in general. Admittedly, the lack of trust toward business in terms of ethical conduct was always an issue. Making money is the primary goal of any business enterprise stands in...
Background Coffee Maker Supreme is a worldwide manufacturer of coffee making machines. The company has achieved a global reach in the past few years through its modernized web-based sales approach. The company had manufacturing plants in four different locations across the globe. However, due to the increased demand for specialized...
Documentation is an integral part of running any business, as it helps to track and control progress, note errors, and consolidate decisions. For this reason, there are many types of reports that are suitable for various kinds of problems requiring a solution or justification. The yardstick approach is one of...
With three price options, 59$ for an online subscription, 125$ for a print subscription, or 125$ for online and print, The Economist convinces customers to purchase the third option. This strategy uses more than two alternatives, generally three, to create price relativity in the consumer’s mind. In the case of...
Marketing is a core element to any business’s survival in the world. Marketing may be the key factor that determines if a business will hold on or go under. This is true especially at this time when the stiff competition has driven many businesses out of operation. People in the...
Introduction This paper will illustrate the meaning and importance of human resource management (HRM), human resource planning, and strategic human resource management, which are critically important for an organization’s effectiveness and must be effectively managed. This study shows the current economic environment in the sports industry; the second part of...
Introduction The Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) is a significant oil and gas conglomerate worldwide. The Standard Oil Company was founded in Ohio in 1870, and by 1880, it had evolved into an oil empire that controlled between 90% and 95% of all oil produced in the United States. Extraction of...
Introduction WorldCom was an American telecommunications company that highlighted the dangers of engaging in unethical conduct. WorldCom’s growth strategy was through acquisition of other companies. Rapid acquisition made WorldCom one of the largest telecommunications in the US. However, the company was secretly engaging in a massive accounting fraud, which created...
Introduction SWOT analysis refers to the analysis of the strategic environment that impact on the activities of an organization. Under SWOT analysis, the internal factors that originate from the firm are categorized into strengths denoted by S or weaknesses denoted by W, while those factors that are external to the...
Amazon is one of the most successful companies in the modern world, and its history is an exciting one. Initially, it was a single book store opened by Jeff Bezos. However, the business soon turned into a reputable corporation that provided its services to customers from all over the world....
Introduction Lipitor is a drug that reduces cholesterol levels and is produced by the Warner-Lambert company. This company has evolved significantly since its inception in the early 1850s and has become one of the top pharmaceutical companies in the globe. The three components that stand out the most from the...
Every company’s goal is to effectively manage its resources, including products, as they move through the supply chain at the proper time, at a competitive price, and in the best quality. Supply chains bridge the gaps that occur when suppliers are located far from customers and help to eliminate the...
Introduction Management and leadership are two closely related disciplines. These disciplines complete each other since there are instances when a manager has to show leadership qualities. Similarly, managerial skills are required of a leader. Despite the close correlation between the two disciplines, there are key disparities between the two disciplines...
Introduction The performance of organizations exerts influences on local communities, customers, employees, investors, suppliers, public authorities, social agencies, and other stakeholders. Therefore, despite today’s toughening economic conditions, complex business environment, and orientation towards profit-making, corporations bear responsibility to all ranks of stakeholders. While defining its strategic priorities and planning business...
Diversification is the expansion of the product range and reorientation of sales markets, as well as the development of new types of production implemented to improve business efficiency, develop perspective areas, or prevent bankruptcy. It should be noted that diversification by its nature, can be related and unrelated. Related diversification...
Introduction An objective is a goal that guides the efforts of an organization to reach its target. Objectives are set as an element of effective planning. They are used to determine whether an organization has met set standards. Objectives provide direction for various activities and influence human behavior towards attaining...
Human beings learn better through examples and practical involvement in their study. In many instances, construction of theoretical information and making people understand the same becomes a hard nut to crack. As a result, many organizations have turned to the use of case studies as a mode of learning. Case...
Introduction Sound management is crucial to the good performance and survival of all corporate entities of any size. It is even more important especially for companies that operate on a global scale (McDaniel & Gitman, 2008, p. 215). Management entails among other perspectives the coordination and allocation of the resources...
Abstract This paper examines the various marketing strategies that are essential for success of any company within the global market. It begins by introducing the idea of the global markets, and then discusses the common factors that influence the channel structures involved in distribution of products. Then it looks at...
The Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team from Ontario. They play in the Ontario Hockey League. In the paper, The Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club: Skating Into The Future, Schnarr, Krizmanich, and Lee are focused on the structure of The Kitchener Rangers hockey club with paying a lot...
Introduction Performance management plays critical roles in solving problems experienced by organizations. This emanates from firms with meager acquaintance and visibility regarding business-level metrics applied in reporting (Fluss, 2005). In addition, such businesses face problems arising from legal compliance thus requiring agile standards within speedily transforming markets. The process enhances...
Introduction Her Excellency (HE) Sara Al Madani is one of the brightest examples of the success of women in the entrepreneurial domain. She has started her career as a designer at the age of 15 and has since managed to garner recognition both in the native country and on a...
Apple Inc. which was formally known as Apple Computer, Inc. is a multinational corporation based in California USA, which designs and market’s personal computers, computer software, as well as other consumer electronics such as phones and music players. The leadership at Apple especially under Steve Jobs has always identified the...
Intermodal transportation refers to different modes of transport providing the same transport services. Intermodal transportation also refers to the use of coordinated transportation of freight on a single trip. Inland water, air, railroads, pipeline, trucking companies, and ocean carriers work together to move homogeneous units to offer improved services and...
Introduction Good management is vital in any organization if it is to realize its set objectives. An ideal management system is characterized by good planning, organization, directing, staffing and controlling. If there is a failure in any of these components, an organization is bound to fail. This paper seeks to...
For consumers to make a purchase, they go through a decision making process which requires them to recognise their needs followed by searching for information that will influence their purchase. They then go through the other available alternatives which are vital in the choice they will make and finally settle...
Introduction The major differences between the organizations that are successful and those that are not is the degree of the effectiveness of their strategies. Any organization hoping to succeed in the market must ensure that its strategies conform to the prevailing conditions in the environment which could have negative impacts...
Introduction Transportation services contribute immensely to the economies of both the European Union and the United States of America. Other sectors of the economy such as the service and manufacturing industry rely heavily on the efficiency of the transport network in realizing their optimal value to the economy. The competitiveness...
Introduction and Background We live in a world of diversity. From one part of the world to the other we come across people of different races and cultures. These differences in most cases translate to a different worldview and therefore a different way in which people go about their day...
Introduction In this assignment we will show some background of Nokia and demonstrate what problem it is facing in a current environment and what it needs to change, we will also develop possible solutions that Nokia might use to solve it. Our assignment will also include the evidence and concerns...
Sexual harassment has negative effects on organizations as well as individuals especially the victims. For this reason, effective manager fulfills their legal responsibility and ethical obligation in the protection of employees from hostile working environments. Sexual harassment is a threat to organizations and individuals because, it entails power, as individuals...
Introduction Culture covers vast societal issues that are shared such as values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts. This is handed down one generation after another through learning. Generally, it is the way of life of a particular people. In the current economic environment of globalized businesses, cultural difference is a major...
Theoretical Considerations The redesign of the hotel lobby will be subjected to the common rules of design, aimed at increase the customer/visitors flow. The key aspects of the hospitality business define the customer’s loyalty and impose an accent on the aspects of service. Thus, the ability to serve the customer...
Short Term and Long Term Issues Having been one of the pioneer companies in data processing, the DataClear Company was a real need in the world of software about ten years ago. The company experienced its ups and downs knowing exactly what the users wanted at the specific tie of...
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to prepare a comprehensive strategic plan for ‘new’ GM Company. However, this report will discuss the vision, mission, objectives of GM, Porter’s 5 Forces, the position of GM in the BCG matrix, the grand strategy matrix, generic strategies, and so on. Background of...
Human Resource Management is the exploration of the responsibilities that any organization has towards persons it has in its employment and the aforesaid persons’ (employees’) responsibilities to the organisation. Human Resource Management studies describe roles and tasks that human resource managers play and carry out in the organisation. Across different...
The world today is very dependent on a value adding, effective and reliable supply chain. In order to gain a competitive advantage in the supply chain, a country needs to match the aspect which add value to the supply chain with a unique advantage offered by its infrastructure and ease...
Introduction Most companies in the world of capitalism always want more. They want more profit, more shareholder value, and more market share, among others. The realizations of these objectives have been attained through the successful initiation, development and management of a variety of factors that include value chain management in...
Managing can be defined as looking over and ensuring that people are stay with what they are supposed to be doing. Managers ensure order, greater productivity and a continuous improvement in organizations (Youker, 1977, p. 564). In a more broad perspective, managers design and maintain environments in which other people...
Introduction One of the most prominent names amongst leaders of the modern business arena is that of Warren Edward Buffet, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Another such important leader is Carlos Ghosn, current CEO of Renault S.A. France. Their approaches towards businesses and leadership styles prove that theoretical expertise single-handedly is...
In the Alan Louis case study, the analysis of research data indicates a serious need for marketing. This is indicated by the fact that people who have received services from Alan Louis General and people who have never enjoyed their services have very different opinions of their services. The need...
Introduction In essence, the ISO 14001: 2004 is based upon the methodology known as Plan-Do-Check-Act or PDCA. It can be further described in the following manner: Step one: Plan – establish the objective and processes necessary to deliver the desired results Step Two Do- Implement the process described in the...
Introduction Most Americans pronounce it as “hair”, while others make it sound like “higher”. The latter is more like it, for Haier Global occupies a higher place in the world’s electronic and home appliances goods and products. This Chinese company with a global presence has a long history, from a...
Abstract Rogers is a communication service provider that produces phones as well as other data devices. In my study of the services provided by Rogers wireless international, I looked at three of its customer care services and their impacts on the operations of the company. Three articles were studied which...
Today’s markets experience an accelerated pace of change which has brought about a shift in the nature of business organizations. Most firms have shunned the old hierarchical model, with its clean functional divisions and clear lines of authority, and adopted flatter, less bureaucratic structures. They encourage the concept of flexibility...
Introduction Profitability is possible if the management protects the Company’s brand image while maintaining a good relationship with the workers. British Airways suffered major losses from the wild cat strike due to poor leadership that embittered the workers. Their loyalty and service to the BA were down-graded and treated unfairly...
Introduction Small businesses have certainly started to play an important role in the growth and development of a lot of economies in the world today, and they are becoming increasingly popular. The reasons for this are not particularly hard to discern. More and more individuals are joining the small business...
Stress and burnout are the major causes of employee-related problems in organizations. Stress is defined as happenings that cause anxiety, discomfort, and tension. Stress not only affects the performance of employees in the workplace but also affects their personal lives negatively. Stress responses refer to the physiological and behavioral effects...
Introduction The banana plant is considered to be the largest herb in the world and it belongs to a family of plants called lily plants. The plant matures in a period of nine months and after that it’s able to produce fruits all year round. The fruit was introduced on...
Outline This is a Journal Project on Leadership focusing on the leadership traits and skills. Today, we are living in a world were fierce competition is the order of the day in business circles. In this situation, only leaders who are having good leadership traits and skills can survive. The...
Situational analysis Redbull is an energy drink which is produced by Red Bull GmbH which is a private limited company located in Australia. The firm was established in 1984 within the soft drink industry. The energy drink has managed to attain a significant market share of 46. 8% compared to...
Introduction E-tailing refers to the commercial transacting of goods and services through the World Wide Web (www). In real terms, e-tailing could envisage transactions relating to B2B (business to business) and also B2C (business to consumers) transactions. The main question that confronts most people is whether internet business would displace,...
Introduction The fashion market is regarded to be one of the most changing markets in the world, as the tendencies and trends change every season. On the one hand it provides the essential dynamics for the development of this business sector, thus, only companies with high competitive capacity may survive...
As any company that operates in the sphere of transportation and logistics, TNT Express has to pay special attention to the development of supply chain management; in particular, its management has to concentrate on such aspects as planning and control, work processes, and organizational structure. It should also be taken...
Abstract This paper defines the importance of brand loyalty as a desirable outcome in the total marketing mix and personifies brand bonding in the case of a college student who cannot live without Coca-Cola. A refreshment needs to be created by advertising, demand for Coca-Cola grew via an unusually fortuitous...
Introduction Coca-Cola Inc. is one of the most respected firms who have celebrated more than a century of sustained business excellence, the company was incorporated in September of 1919. The 53 billion beverages consumed worldwide that bear the company’s trademark in which Coke owns or licenses accounts for approximately 1.5...
Introduction In professional and education and indeed in general everyday life, we encounter a myriad of problems that requires us to solve. A problem, therefore, can be described as a gap that separates the present state from the desired state (Davidson & Sterberg, 2003). This state produces on one hand...
Introduction The world of the present day is so fast that people living on this planet are becoming more sophisticated in case of consumption, whether it is goods and service and for this reason marketing is becoming intricate day by day. Antagonistic marketing tools and distinguished revolutionary advertising mediums have...
Individuals have different notions regarding work or employment. For many, it is a means to life and survival in society whereas others view it as an excuse to unleash one’s creativity and talent. From firefighters to urologists, from ushers to designers, each has their own views and opinions regarding their...
Toyota Historical Sales Analysis Toyota Corporation, which is considered to be one of the largest automakers in the world, started to function as Toyota Motor Corporation in 1935. The achievements of the company have always been followed by customers’ needs satisfaction. The analysis of the Corporation historical sales since 1937...
Introduction Information Management has become a commonly used word in modern management enterprises systems and has gained lots of advantages over its usage in selected firms. Information management is defined as “the acquisition, recording, organizing, storage, dissemination, and retrieval of information. Good information management has been described as getting the...
Executive Summary Arnold Leisure center is a sport, Leisure recreation outlet lead by a local authority. The core competence of its strategy is dedicated to the highest involvement of grassroots. The organization is more active for corporate social responsibility and equal opportunity. To organize the strategic analysis of the organization...
Life of people is full of mutual relationships which then define the roles of the people in the community and the further implementations of their talents and abilities. Such approach tends to realize the levels of different people in social, financial and at least societal attitude. Though, the concepts of...
Introduction Leadership, whether political or business is about influence and strategic planning, and organization. Good leaders are not unaware of the existing conditions and circumstances, but that they act to produce good results in those prevailing circumstances. The qualities, as well as the functions and roles of good leaders, have...
