Under Armour Company’s Management Strategy

Under Armour became one of the most promising prospects when it came to the production of sporting goods. The company sees itself as a rival for such companies as Nike and Adidas. The strategy of Under Armour can be described as flexible and well-adjusted to the real-life market, but it...

Cemex Company’s Effective Training Strategy: Enhancing Employee Skills and Performance

Abstract This paper deals with an effective training strategy at CEMEX. The strategy will cover such areas as customer service, technology, leadership, sustainability, communication, and special attention will be paid to diversity. The training will be held with the use of a constructivist approach and return driven strategy. Technology will...

Financial Performance of General Motors: Analyzing Trends and Strategic Insights

In 2016 and the first three quarters of 2017, GM has been experiencing significant financial issues, namely a steep growth in liabilities. According to the WSJ (2017), the company’s liabilities over the five-year period increased from 53,992 in 2012 to 85,181 in 2017 (Figure 1). As a result, GM’s total...

Current Fulfillment Process at CVS: Complications and Solutions

The current fulfillment process at CVS seems to be overly complicated of the entrepreneurship to function efficiently and make sure that the customers’ needs are met adequately. Indeed, a closer look at the way, in which the clients’ requests are processed will show that the overall process is rather convoluted....

Apple’s Suppliers: Pegatron, Foxconn, Quanta, BYD

Apple’s Prioritized Suppliers According to Apple’s “Supplier Accountability Report,” the company’s suppliers employ more than 1.6 million people in 20 countries around the globe, which means that there is an increased responsibility for the corporation to prioritize and make sure that the key players are on the top level of...

Employees Training in the Workplace

I am writing to you to request the permission to conduct research on the important problem that the management should address. In particular, the company should improve the training of employees because this task will be critical for the sustainability of the organization. Problem Statement Currently, the company faces considerable...

Bridging Theory and Practice in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

Concepts of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management Nowadays, it remains evident that the business world tends to evolve, and its growth is accompanied by an extended variety of concepts and their development. It seems that they are highly similar, but the presence of differences makes them applicable in different spheres. For...

Marketing Concepts for Xiaomi MI Band

Introduction Xiaomi is a relatively young Chinese startup company that specializes in highly cost-effective consumer electronics. In 2014, the company entered a rapidly growing fitness wearables market by introducing Mi Band. In one year, the company managed to become the second-biggest seller of fitness trackers, with almost 25% of global...

Sikorsky Aircraft: Determining Waste

Introduction Creating a flawless environment, in which waste is reduced to zero, is practically unattainable). However, striving for waste reduction is an essential part of any enterprise. Sikorsky Aircraft is no exception to this rule; incorporating the approaches such as Just-in-Time (JIT), Lean Manufacturing, and the Six Sigma framework, the...

“Strauss & Co” Company’s and China Cooperation

Every company that achieved great results in its native country strives to cover new territories and expand its production into other markets of the global community. As the concept of globalization and cultural diversity is a well-known issue, entrepreneurs from all over the world try to address these issues and...

Dell Company’s New Product Introduction Strategies

Risk and Financial Impact The process of new product introduction (NPI) is associated with many challenges that may lead to the failure in NPI project completion or returning investment costs and bringing profit. The major risks related to DELL’s NPI include the ineffective mix of internal and external enterprises, lack...

Unilever Company’s Market Segmentation

Accessibility This is a vital factor in segmentation. Although the broader geographic segments have been widely targeted by internet traffic, it is usually necessary to market or promote goods and services to the targeted market in the most effective way. In other words, a business enterprise requires economic marketing of...

Business Statistics and Sales Revenue Forecast

Introduction Forecasting future sales with certainty is impossible since the market conditions are unpredictable. The economy is always constantly changing. Despite the uncertainties, management of companies still need to prepare sales forecasts to enable them to prepare a budget for revenue and expenses. The preparation of such budgets is always...

Virgin Group Case: Creativity and Innovation

Abstract This paper is a case study on Virgin Group, a multinational conglomerate uniting 60 businesses operating in different sectors of the economy. The recognition of the brand is constantly growing, as there is no region in the world where the work of the Virgin Group’s industry giants would remain...

Irrational Design Company’s Technological Ventures

Summary of the Case Study Irrational Design is a new technology company that was founded with the aim of carrying out business on a free to take risk basis. The founders did not seek finance from investors during the start-up since they intended to try out their products freely and...

Tata Motors in Global Ultra-Low-Cost Car Market

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

Enhancing Operational Efficiency through Teamwork and Leadership Motivation

Abstract Theoretical knowledge related to the efficient performance of the organization is critical because it serves as a basis for future actions performed in the real life. In this work, three articles that consider particular concepts relevant for operational enhancement are discussed. The information provided by their authors is outlined...

The Characteristics of Enterprising Managers

The fast-expanding entrepreneurial businesses need managers who can demonstrate a particular set of characteristics. These managers need to work with diligence to recognize and identify the company’s needs with the sole focus on improvising ways of meeting them. Contrary to what many people believe, “enterprising” managers are not those whose...

Conflict Competence in the Workplace

Conflicts can happen in any workplace. All employees, while occupying the same territory, may have different values and goals. However, it is important to remember that an establishment cannot work successfully with employees that have unresolved issues. Thus, the process of solving such conflicts is an essential part of one’s...

Small Pizza Restaurant’s Inventory Management

Introduction Inventory refers to the number of valuable goods available in an organization at a particular time to ensure customer demands are met efficiently (Axster, 2006). Inventory management refers to the efforts taken by the management of an organization to ensure the maintenance of an efficient and economical amount of...

Emirates Airline – Strategic Analysis

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

Kark Shop: Muscat’s Premier Flavored Tea Destination

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

Young Adult Consumers’ Motivations Understanding

Introduction Background information The results of the previous studies have revealed the growing trends in increased interests to dine away from homes. The increase in these interests translates to the diverse nature of today’s generation. Food and beverage outlets in most cases are frequented by young and sophisticated individuals. In...

Electrical Engineers: Career Development

Nature and Causes of the Problem When analyzing the situation for determining any serious issue in the department of human resources, Mr. Sweeney found out that the turnover of electrical engineers was quite high. As soon as any work opportunities appear, engineers leave the job to improve their working conditions....

Game Zone Company’s Market Characteristics

Please identify at least 6 competitive factors (factors that consumers consider in making their buying decision). Add-on from multi-media is a major competitive factor that enables game console to perform varied functions like an entertainment box. It can act as Mp3 player, plays high definition (HD) video disks, CD player,...

Dell Company’s Supply Chain Management Strategy

Effective supply chain management (SCM) ensures customers get a better value from the business. SCM entails the integration of structures and processes in the supply chain ensuring an effective and efficient flow of goods, services, and information necessary to provide the value demanded by customers (Sridharan, Caines & Patterson, 2005)....

Project Funding and Sources Management

Abstract The main sources of funding available for a project are bank overdraft/loan, share capital and retained earnings. These sources have different risks and benefits such as high-interest rate, repayment period, and availability. The benefits of joint-venture are shared risks and larger capital contribution. The risks are reduced returns and...

Diversity in Indian Workforce: Laws and Policies

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

Strategic Planning: Internal and External Factors

Introduction Strategic planning is used to guide an organization during times of change. The plan applies external environments like the industrial environment and the economy. It creates concepts that strive to create an environment of healthy competition. It also comes up with ways of coming up with funding for projects,...

WRSX Group’s Strategic Position in Advertising Market

“The strategic management process begins when d firm defines its mission” (Barney & Hesterly, 2013, p. 8). For this reason, it is absolutely necessary to determine the mission of a company under analysis and understand all peculiarities of its functioning in order to make a well structured and comprehensive analysis...

Accor Hotel’s Marketing, Finances, Technologies

The Accor hotel is one of the leading hotels located in France and a major hotel in Europe. It also happens to be one of the third largest hotels in the world. Over the years, the hotel has been forced to align its core competencies so that it can keep...

Home Depot Company: Customer Service Information Systems

Introduction The contemporary business world values the incorporation of information systems to facilitate the realization of efficiency in the various business processes. Particularly, information systems integrate technology to improve the management of organizations in various aspects, including the racking of transactions and the facilitation of decision-making processes (Rainer, Cegielski, Splettstoesser-Hogeterp,...

The Muenster Pump Company: Reducing Costs

Major facts The Muenster Pump Company (MPC) produces an agricultural company; this enterprise works in this market for more than forty years, and at the moment, it is the largest employer in the town. To some extent, this status ensures good relationships between MPP and governmental officials (Burt, Petcavage, &...

Recruitment and Social Media

Use of social media tools for recruitment by employers One of the most important activities that help organizations in creating a great workforce is the recruitment process. Employers in the contemporary world use various tools and strategies when recruiting individuals for their workforce (Broughton et al. 2013). One such strategy...

Enron’s Corporate Culture and Ethics Failure

Organizational culture is a manner in which people in a company operate unconsciously and consciously in their daily activities (Flamholtz & Randle 2011). Through understanding the organizational culture, an institution can identify with the culture that prevails and supports essential programs within its workforce to accomplish the strategic objectives. Organizational...

General Motors Company’s Operational Effectiveness

Operational effectiveness, in general, refers to the way an organization sees the importance of operations in achieving strategic objectives and economic success. There are four stages of operational effectiveness, i.e. coming to a realization that processes are the key to high levels of performance and competitiveness. Organizations in stage 1...

Labor Productivity and Human Resource Management

Introduction Labor productivity is one of the most important quality indicators of the work of any enterprise, and one of the main criteria affecting this index is the level of human resources management (HRM). Competent work of leadership in relation to this policy allows significantly improving the existing results of...

Bad Management Theories and Good Management Practices

Introduction The business environment has become increasingly multifaceted and unpredictable because of the unremitting changes that affect every aspect of life. This situation has led to counterarguments concerning the relevance of school curriculums in terms of shaping business practices. Various management theories have been developed in an attempt to improve...

Skills Shortage in the United Kingdom

In the contemporary world known for its rapid development a number of spheres of life are changing very quickly. The causes of such changes are mainly technological progress, scientific discoveries, social alterations, and the process of globalisation. Business world and labor market constantly undergo various metamorphoses that shift the balance...

Hyundai’s Branding and Marketing Strategies

Hyundai was recognized as one of the top spot terms based on corporate brand loyalty amongst American potential customers within automotive industry. Hyundai has improved over the years, migrating from cheap brand with cheaper quality to one of the most recognized loyalty based brand. Hyundai’s Kia brand appeared as one...

Outsourcing, Its Importance, Pros and Cons

Introduction Every business from baking to banking depends, to some degree, on others for producing its products and services. The process of acquiring products and services for running one’s business is called ‘outsourcing’ in the business world. Though, outsourcing is not a new phenomenon for the companies, but in recent...

Galaxy Chocolate Product Launch in Canada

Introduction This paper provides the launch of galaxy chocolate launch in Canada. The launch comprises of a number of section including market research, a review of segmentation, targeting and positioning strategies, as well as an examination of international market. All these sections provide crucial information needed for the purpose of...

Apple and Procter & Gamble Companies’ Product Portfolio

Product Portfolio Management Portfolio management is vital to successful new product development. Portfolio management focuses on resource allocation. That is, it shows how a business utilises its capital and people resources and identifies specific development projects for investments. Portfolio management also reflects project selection. It ensures that organisations have a...

Leadership Style and Motivation in Health Care

Introduction There are two major factors that influence an individual performance within any given setting and these are leadership in place and individual motivation (McCutcheon 2004). There are also theories that try to explain what motivates people to perform better and what contributes to their behavioral changes. Motivation refers to...

Merrill Lynch: From Trusting Culture to Profit-Driven Strategies

Background Since its foundation in 1914, Merrill Lynch transformed from an investing consultant for small businesses to one of the largest firms in Wall Street. The company’s uniqueness was in its friendly, open, and trusting culture. Merrill Lynch’s past culture inculcated a culture of “backslapping”, friendly, hardworking culture that demanded...

US Car Manufacturing: International Promotion Mix

Introduction The car manufacturing industry in the United States of America is quite competitive as the business environment in the country has transformed significantly. For foreign car manufacturing company to thrive in the United States market, a lot of marketing strategy considerations ought to be made particularly regarding the marketing...

U.S. Stroller Company’s Situation and Options

Current Situation Facing U.S. Stroller Although the baby stroller market might not seem very aggressive in terms of competition and customers’ demands, the U.S. Stroller organization has been applying great efforts to retain its top position in the designated area (the U.S. baby care market, 2016). The manufacturing process is...

The Global Business Standards Codex

The ideas of the fairtrade in the fresh food industry are actively developing because fairtrade practices are discussed as a new tendency in the market world. Furthermore, fresh food retailers and customers are inclined to associate fairtrade practices with ethical practices. In order to understand how ethical fairtrade practices can...

Elon Musk’s Entrepreneurial Performance

Introduction “Entrepreneurship is simply a matter of luck, being in the right place at the right time.” This quote relates to entrepreneurial performance-based on sheer luck against other ingredients of success, such as talent, education, training, hard work, and skills, among others. To this end, it is a problematic statement...

Spotify and South Korean International Market

Introduction This paper focuses on Spotify as a music streaming company. The aim of the report is to recommend South Korea as an ideal international market for Spotify. The analysis below is based on macroeconomic factors. In addition, the strengths and weaknesses of the music streaming industry in South Korea...

Corporate Social Responsibility in the Saudi Arabia Kingdom

Introduction The role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been increasing continuously in the business concept within the last years. According to Bueble (1), the prominence of CSR in recent years is “shown by the fact that 90% of the fortune 500 companies have explicit CSR initiatives today and an...

Lavender Landscaping Company’s Profile

Introduction Founded in 2014 in Dubai Silicon Oasis, Lavender Landscaping is a fast growing company that specializes in providing affordable, but high-quality services to customers that value natural surroundings and want to embellish their houses or officers with beautiful gardens. The company owns a plant nursery with flowers and other...

Ergonomics and Its Effects at Kenya Plant

Abstract Ergonomics is a consideration of several factors within a manufacturing plant, i.e. the environment, the work station, the task, the tool, and the organization itself which bears the culture. This dissertation focused on ergonomics intervention and quality implementation at Kemya chemical manufacturing plant. This company has been in the...

Future Cross-Cultural Management Studies: Trends and Insights

In the present-day business world striving for globalisation, organisations do their best to benefit from cost-saving technical expertise in other countries (Thomas 2008). This creates a specific kind of business environment necessitating ongoing cross-cultural interaction. Managers have to deal with teams that are scattered across the globe and consist of...

Auto Spare Parts Distributor Network Optimization

Introduction The ASP spare parts distribution strategy has inventory and customer service level problems that James Bond wants to solve using two alternative sets of methods, which include centralized and decentralized distribution strategies. There is need to do an inventory planning to achieve the economies of scale in response to...

Dell Company’s Marketing Channels and Logistics

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

Leadership Role in Shaping Organizational Culture

Abstract The culture of an organization can determine the positive or negative development in the organization. Leadership promotes ethics and determines how culture is formed and maintained in an organization. Personal characteristics of leaders also play a significant role in organizational culture. Good leaders ought to have flexibility and adaptability...

McDonald’s Corporation Analysis: Functions of Management

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

Product-Harm Crisis Management and Strategies

Introduction Customers and consumers are constantly being bombarded by the media and other avenues with information pertaining to products existent in the market. This form of publicity may be catalyzed by a variety of events which may provide positive or negative publicity to the product or brand. Product harm crisis...

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

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

Management Control System Design

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

Workplace Death and Injuries

As the powers of the federal and state governments overlap (Nelson, 2000, p.225), the preemption issue is regarded as one of the most important and debatable ones. Deborah Ballam investigated the history of attitudes to preemption in the United States and The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and its...

Optimizing Email Marketing: Key Strategies for Success

Email marketing, ubiquitous for everything from businesses, to charities, to political advocacy groups, has powerful potential to build customer or audience awareness and loyalty. However, there are some distressingly common errors, in using this tool, all of which are largely preventable. Are you segmenting your email list? Email, unlike many...

Decision Making and Its Impacts on the Company

There is no use denying the fact that we live in the age of great changes and blistering development of various issues. The fact is that nowadays technologies and society go along, introducing new phenomena and issues that change the traditional patterns. That is why, if a person wants to...

Hernandez & Associates Agency’s Team Leadership Model

The change of the strategy of the large firm can be rather a challenge for leaders. The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, negatively influenced the general performance of many companies. The following economic downturn became inevitable. As a result, many firms had to alter their business strategy. A full-service...

Human Resource Management: Skills and Requirements

Being an efficient human resource manager is not an easy task, given the fact that a true HR specialist must not only make choices regarding candidates employment and responsibilities distribution, but also concerning the strategies for employees’ skills training, as well as possible strategies of shaping organizational behavior (York 308)....

Quality Assurance Representative Position: Responsibilities and Required Skills

Quality is one of the most important characteristics of a product, as well as the performance of the staff. No matter how well known a company is and what incredibly expensive source materials it may use to develop its product, once the quality of the goods is deplorable, a firm...

Change Management and Management of Organizational Behavior

Introduction Organizational changes and behavioral patterns are important aspects of management. Though crucial, change management is an important aspect of business administration that does not always require the implementation of stringent management policies. Change and desirable organizational behavior do not always manifest themselves in people’s behavioral changes. Instead, the ability...

Positive vs. Negative Organizational Stress: Impact & Management

The negative outcomes of organizational stress have been well documented in the literature, particularly in light of today’s business environment which necessitates organizations to raise the bar on employee productivity, effectiveness, and adaptation to change (Dale & Fox, 2008). I my view, however, the positive outcomes of organizational stress are...

Franklin Equipment Ltd Company’s Operations Management

Franklin Equipment, Ltd. (FEL), a company specializing in producing machines for the sphere of construction, focused on expanding internationally. Project Abu Dhabi was planned to be the first project associated with entering the international market (Larson & Gray, 2014, p. 413). However, before starting the project, Carl Jobe, a facilitator...

Global Supply Chain Management

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

Enron Scandal: Lessons in Corporate Ethics & Financial Fraud

Abstract The Enron scandal has become a notorious case of the 21st-century entrepreneurship. Although the concept of a financial fraud itself cannot be considered something out of the ordinary, it was unexpected to witness a global company deciding to choose this avenue to manage its financial issues. Despite the fact...

United Parcel Service Compensation and Benefit System

United Parcel Service also known as UPS is one of the largest businesses of the United States. UPS functions globally and covers more than two hundred different countries. UPS is the largest package delivery corporation in the world. The key to the successful performance of UPS is its professional application...

Weak and Ineffective Organizational Culture: Impact on Business Ethics

Introduction As the global economy strengthens and economic borders are being broken, governments are increasingly pushing for accountability and ethical practices in business dealings. Accountability and ethics within an organization are functions of the culture within the organization. Organizational culture describes the particular set of values and norms that individuals...

Apple Computer Inc.: Maintaining the Music Business

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

Logistical System: Private and Public Warehouses Combining

A coherent logistics system presupposes that a strong link should exist between every single element of the company’s production processes (Ismail, 2008). The reasons for combining private and public warehouses into a single system, however, may not be obvious to an outside observer at first. The above-mentioned approach is traditionally...

Saudi Telecom Company Balance Scorecard

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

“Trendsetters Glamorama” Beauty Salon Business Plan Sample

What is a beauty salon business plan? Keep reading to find out! Here, you’ll get an idea of how to write it with the example of Trendsetters Glamorama salon business plan. Executive Summary Trendsetters Glamorama is a proposed full-service salon and day spa with an upscale and therapeutic atmosphere for...

Subway: Leading the US Fast Food Industry with Diverse Menu Options

Subway is a restaurant which operates within the US restaurant industry. In its operation, the firm intends to be established as the best fast food restaurant in the US. Considering the exit distance of diversity in consumers’ tastes and preferences, the firm has diversified its menu by incorporating different diets....

Management Issues: Diversity in the Workplace

Introduction Today’s workplace is characterized by widespread diversity due to the high level of interaction between diverse people from all over the world. While the traditional workplace was homogenous, today’s workplace is likely to be made up of workers with differing cultural, ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds. As we develop...

“The Most Praised Generation Goes to Work”

The article “The Most Praised Generation Goes to Work” by Jeffrey Zaslow uncovered several important questions and answers to them regarding self-esteem of the children who are growing up. To be more precise, the article that was published in the Wall Street Journal is revealing the truth about how children...

Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics: Upgrading Values in Business

The business realm has always been famous for its competitive and uncompromising environment, as well as the unethical avenues that some businessmen undertake in order to profit within the shortest amount of time. However, in the XXI century, with the advent of corporate social responsibility (Hanson, 2010, October 1), the...

The Evolution of Business Ethics: Historical Perspectives and Modern Implications

Abstract The case study contains the answers to the questions based on the book of Daniel Terris. In his book, Terris deliberates the history of commercial ethics in the United States since the late 1800s with admiration “to anti-competitive practices, seeking unfair advantage through immoral arrangements with suppliers and public...

E-Marketing Strategies Proposal

Introduction Background E-marketing is a part of e-business that makes use of electronic medium in the promotion of products and services using age-old marketing principles to meet the marketing objectives of the organization. According to Marketing Teacher (2000, 2005), e-marketing is by its very nature an aspect of an organizational...

Decision Traps in Decision Making

Decision making is an integral part of management. On many occasions managers are not conscious of the decisions they make every day. Whether decisions are made consciously or unconsciously, they have direct or indirect effect on an organization (Russo & Schoemaker, 1990, p.23). To be good decision makers, managers have...

Air Transportation and Its Impact on Supply Chain

Abstract In this paper, the interrelation between air transportation and the supply chain is discussed to explain the impact the transportation industry may have on logistics. The United States increases costs on the air transportation industry. The goal of the article is to prove that air transportation cost changes may...

Electronic Banking Services in a Qatar Bank

Introduction Research Background Fast growth of information technology and concurrently that of the banking services has triggered a great competition in the market. Electronic banking has been effective in transforming the lives of consumers and changing their expectations (Havasi et al, 2013). The evolution of e- banking relates closely to...

Marriott’s Financial Recovery: Liquidity and Market Value

Introduction Marriott is one of the world’s most successful and established hotel chains, maintaining a reputation for excellence over the years. However, the problems associated with COVID-19, which have affected the entire global economy, have also affected Marriott’s revenue (Pandemic’s impact, 2023). In addition, with the development of alternatives to...

Understanding Precarious Work in the Gig Economy: Challenges and Solutions

Introduction In the modern world, precarious work is becoming more popular in the gig economy. This type of employment is rising due to insufficient public jobs and the lack of demand for people in the traditional labor market (Marginson, 2015). The structure of the essay consists of describing precarious work,...

Fire Safety Culture: Leadership Styles and Workplace Safety

Introduction Fire safety refers to the condition of an object in which there is no probability of a fire. Specific measures are taken to eliminate it and exclude its negative consequences and factors if it occurs. Competent and accurate fire safety management is essential for the holistic provision of fire...

The Evolving Role of Teams in Organizations: Adapting to Technology and Diversity

Introduction Teams are an essential part of many organizations, working towards a common goal by combining the skills and expertise of each member. Various types of social unions of people are similar to teams but different in nature and aims. While teams are task-oriented and focused on solving complex problems,...

Analyzing Costco’s Success: Strategies, SWOT Framework, and Financial Insights

Introduction This paper offers a comprehensive analysis of Costco Wholesale, providing the main reasons for its success in the global and local markets, the principles of the strategy, as well as a SWOT framework with a financial analysis of key indicators. This information is then compared with direct competitors Sam’s...

Baccarat’s Market Challenges: Competitors and Luxury Goods Trends

Introduction Baccarat is a well-known company focused on producing cosmetics, fragrances, and crystalware goods. However, while being a reputable firm, its sector is highly competitive. The luxury goods industry is known for challenges associated with entry, rivalry, and disruptive nature. As a result, even though Baccarat has been conducting business...

Leadership’s Role in Healthcare: Styles, Communication, and Delegation

Introduction Leadership is a social force that brings people together and inspires them to work hard to accomplish a task. Leaders are respected and trusted rather than obeyed due to official power and authority. Leadership is an important aspect in the clinical field, as it allows for more effective and...

Enron’s Failed Change Strategies and Their Impact on Corporate Ethics

Change and Organizational Development Strategies Attempted by Enron When failing to adapt to changes, the first strategy employed by Enron was to fix financial reporting practices. Contracts with customers were not audited properly, leaving enough room for incorrect transaction interpretation and recurring revenues that went unnoticed (Eckhaus & Sheaffer, 2018)....

Addressing Skilled Labor Shortages in the US Fast-Food Industry

Introduction The fast-food industry has been a cornerstone of the American food service industry for decades, providing affordable and convenient food options to millions of consumers every day. However, the lack of available skilled workers has become a major obstacle for the sector in recent years. As a result of...

Amazon’s Supply Chain Integration: Strategies, Challenges, and the Impact of E-Commerce

The Impact of Sales and Operations Planning on Overall Company Performance The sales and operation planning (S&OP) in supply chain integration greatly impacts Amazon’s overall performance. Firstly, it exists to provide some form of balance between supply and demand. As explained by Qin and Liu (2022), sales and operation planning...

Implementing Lewin’s Change Model for E-Commerce Transition

Change Model Description Lewin’s Model of Change would be the most appropriate change model for switching from a brick-and-mortar business to e-commerce. To reduce change resistance and ensure everyone is prepared for the transition, the model highlights the significance of unfreezing the organization’s existing condition and preparing stakeholders and employees...

Comparing Master Production Schedule and Materials Requirement Planning in Supply Chain

Introduction Materials requirement planning (MRP) and master production schedule (MPS) are methods used in supply chain management. These techniques have several differences and are designed for different uses. This paper will compare the two procedures and prove that both are required for maximum production efficiency. Comparison of Master Production Schedule...

The Role of Employee Motivation, Engagement, and Leadership in Workplace Success

In a situation of tight deadlines and pressure of circumstances, employee motivation becomes most important. In this aspect, personnel motivation is a means of ensuring the optimal use of the organization’s labor resources and mobilizing the available human resources, which will improve labor’s overall performance and profitability. Motivation and involvement...

Impact of Demographic, Economic, Cultural, and Technological Factors on UAE Beauty Industry

Demographic Environment Personal and social factors play a crucial role in the purchasing behavior of female consumers of beauty products in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) (Chaturvedi & Purohit, 2020). It is a threat to the local color cosmetics industry. It complicates customer behavioral analysis and the development of strategies...

Arthur Lawrence’s Ethical Dilemma in Shipyard Case

Introduction The case study under review concerns Arthur Lawrence, a successful text broker who bought a shipyard to save his favorite town. He revived the yard after the 2021 post-war depression by having the company manufacture cargo vessels. Since 1939, the company has been in trouble due to the effects...

Human Resources as a Profit Center

Human Resources is a department responsible for managing day-to-day operations and ensuring the organization’s overall success. HR is associated with the cost center label, as its primary purpose is to manage personnel costs, such as payroll, benefits, and recruitment. However, HR can also be a profit center, as it can...

Google: Human Resource Management Practices

The aim of the proposed research is to examine the human resource management (HRM) practices and strategies at Google Inc. and their impact on the success of the corporation. Since 2006, the company has broken from the tradition in its HRM to involve radical changes that have improved its people...

Starbucks: Consumers’ Attraction to Bright Colors

Based on the data collected, Starbucks should provide a special fall drink with bright colors. A few reasons for this recommendation were reached upon descriptive statistics and Multivariate analysis. Structural equation modeling use methods like route analysis and confirmatory factor analysis to evaluate assumptions regarding relationships between variables (Hair et...

Bharti Airtel: The Cross-Border Acquisition

The greatest cross-border acquisition in the developing world occurred in Bharti Airtel. It was in June 2010 when Bharti Airtel, the largest mobile communications provider in India, spent $10.7 billion on the African assets of Bahrain-based Zain Telecom (Palepu & Bijlani, 2012). Bharti senior management aimed to provide the same...

Effective Employee Recruitment Strategies

Introduction Because people are one of an institution’s highly prized and valuable components, businesses are presently focusing more on securing the right human capital. Employees’ productivity appraisals will come together to make up the institution’s total success. Organizations must develop a system to meticulously select the best candidates when hiring...

Nintendo Company History and Analysis

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

General Motors: Transformational and Inclusive Leadership

Introduction The selection of a leadership style by a company’s management plays a crucial role in pursuing organizational goals and encouraging performance excellence in the workforce. Indeed, since it is the employees who undertake the tasks within the business processes, it is essential to ensure that their leader possesses the...

Why the External Hiring Process Is Better

Introduction When a corporation hires from inside its current staff, it replaces a vacant job. External Recruitment, on the other hand, is seeking someone to fill the open position from outside the organization. The option I favor more than two is external recruiting, primarily because it will allow the business...

The Risky Business of Hiring Stars

Introduction “The Risky Business of Hiring Stars” by Groysberg et al. is an article highlighting companies’ growth and performance after hiring celebrities or prominent personnel from other firms. The business of hiring stars is shown to be detrimental to the organization and individual staff personnel. The key terminologies applied in...

Managing the Resistance to Change

Introduction Resistance to change is one of the major factors that might lead to poor outcomes. The fear of uncertainty and unemployment might be one of the central aspects associated with the high resistance levels among employees (Cameron & Green, 2019). Discussion Integrating healthcare information systems means that specialists will...

Benefits and Costs of Discretionary Benefits

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

Entrepreneurial Leadership: Personal Reflection

My learning experiences from this module have given me a greater understanding of the importance of innovation, social entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial leadership in my professional practice. During my course work, I have explored the concept of entrepreneurship and studied different theories and models of social entrepreneurship, including the lean start-up...

The Main Challenges Faced by the Sports Business Industry

Introduction Due to the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, people are still reluctant to go to public places, even now that the risk of infection is low and most restrictions are no longer in effect. Sports venues suffer financially to a large extent due to the low level of...

Aspects of Designing Merit Pay Systems

Introduction Merit pay is an approach to compensating employees that links performance, achievement, or merit with salary rates. The major cutting factor under a merit pay system is job performance evaluated using objective criteria such as production targets. Therefore, employees who perform well are compensated more, while those who underperform...

Examples of Employment Discrimination: Gender, Age, Race, & Others

Introduction Natural law protects individuals against discrimination in the workplace, enhancing their social well-being and interactions. In the U.S., there have been an increasing number of people who are discriminated against for their age, gender, race, and sexual orientation. Discrimination can have far-reaching impacts on the victims, their work, and...

Pay Structures: Employee Compensation Levels

Introduction Pay structures define how an organization determines employee compensation levels. A pay structure is intended to create a transparent framework for fairly and equally compensating employees. The design of a compensation system is vital because it encourages employees to give their best work and provides a clear pathway for...

Accessibility in the Workplace and Its Impact on an Organization

Introduction Inclusion and diversity laws require organizations to ensure physical accessibility of the workplace by all employees, no matter their disability. It also encompasses technological accessibility, such as in computers and files necessary for one to perform in their career. Addressing accessibility issues in the workplace is important because some...

Annotated Bibliography: Impacts of Poor Communication at the Workplace

Burksiene, V., & Dvorak, J. (2022). E-Communication of ENGO’s for measurable improvements for sustainability. Administrative Sciences, 12(2), 70. Web. The article explores the importance of environmental non-governmental organizations in contemporary governance. According to the authors, communication is crucial for coordination and cooperation for joint actions with private and public organizations....

The Supply Chain Collaboration: Values and Barriers

It is important to note that collaboration is an integral element in supply chains. Thus, it is essential to establish the values and disadvantages of collaboration in supply chains. In general, the practice of collaboration is significant for counterparties because it allows different firms and people to cooperate with each...

HR Analysis of Walmart Inc.: Progress Report

Human Resource Management is essential to an organization since it controls the workforce and is responsible for the efficiency and production of the business. Walmart Inc., a worldwide retailer, prioritizes its employees and develops policies and measures to improve their working circumstances. The work done thus far on the final...

Labor Costs Control in Business

My current employer is a large retail chain that operates in multiple countries. The company has a very effective strategy for controlling labor costs. It has a rigorous hiring process; they only hire the most qualified and experienced candidates and are very selective about whom they bring on board (Cortner...

Corporate Social Responsibility in TOMS Shoes and The Body Shop

Introduction TOMS Shoes and The Body Shop are two companies that are known for their efforts toward promoting ethical and social good. TOMS Shoes has a “One for One” business model, where for every pair of shoes purchased, a pair is given to a child in need. This effort helps...

Unbundling Business Model: Strategy for Planet Fitness

Introduction Planet Fitness is an organization that offers customers facilities to train and exercise. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire (McMillen, n.d.). The firm has employed at least 1700 employees in its different locations (McMillen, n.d.). The main business strategy for Planet Fitness...

The Stella Artois Firm’s Digital Development Strategy

In 1366, the monastery servants from the city of Leuven built the Den Hoorn brewery for their own use. After almost four centuries later, the history of the world-famous Belgian beer Stella Artois began. In 1708, Sebastian Artois became head brewer at Den Hoorn. After nine years, Sebastian named the...

Toyota: The Corporate Strategy of Sustainable Development

Experience In order to implement a corporate sustainability strategy, it is essential to consider the strategic directions that currently exist to reorganize them. For this purpose, it is possible to evaluate the examples that already exist and use the Unilever strategy (Savitz, 2013). Accordingly, the company correlates the public good...

What Is Corporate Social Responsibility?

Introduction Corporate social responsibility, or CSR, is the notion that businesses should be held accountable for how their actions affect society and the environment. This covers many topics, including the impending climate catastrophe, natural resource depletion, manager salaries, mass layoffs, and record profits. It also covers contentious issues like the...

Transformational Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations

Transformational leadership can be a good way for an organization to grow and improve with the right leader. The concept first appeared at the suggestion of leadership expert James MacGregor Burns (Randolph, 2021). Transformational leadership, according to him, is the shift of leaders and followers to a higher degree of...

The AT&T Company’s Accounting Scenario

In most cases, business organizations may experience sudden depreciation in the value of their assets making the useful life of the products to be less than predetermined. To remain consistent and relevant in the records, such firms apply various accounting standards to correct the entries. For instance, considering the AT...

Peter Gelb’s Changes in Metropolitan Opera Evaluation

Introduction Metropolitan Opera faced major changes since Peter Gelb stepped into the position of manager. To broaden the audience, Gelb came up with new initiatives, such as implementing “rush tickets”, adding more contemporary programs to the opera’s repertoire, and inventing new ways of distribution, including “Live in HD” broadcasts. Those...

Leadership: Reform and Innovation

Introduction Leadership is a crucial aspect of any organization, particularly in the field of education, where change is an ongoing process. Different leadership styles can affect the change process and, ultimately, the organization’s success. Examining various leadership styles in the educational environment serve as a comprehensive view of the current...

Hierarchical Organizational Structure at a Factory

Introduction I work in a large factory that manufactures industrial machinery. The company’s organizational structure is hierarchical, with the chief executive officer and executive team making all significant decisions. Lower-level employees are informed of the decisions and must always adhere to the company’s policies and procedures. Positions in management and...

The Fire Services System of the Building

Introduction Buildings are places where people permanently reside for one reason or another. Most structures have been in use for many years and provide general facilities for people to live and work. During this long period, structures are exposed to several natural and artificial hazards that can cause minor or...

Transient Advantage in a Business Strategy

Introduction Transient advantage refers to a business strategy that believes that competitive advantages are often short-lived and encourages companies to find new strategic initiatives. Competitive advantage is an attribute that puts a company in a favorable business position enabling it to outperform its competitors. During operations, many businesses utilize their...

Analysis of the Concept of Dividend under the Companies Act 2013

Introduction The financial operations of a firm can be overseen by the government of the country where the business is listed and concern various aspects, including dividends. In India, dividends are controlled by The Companies Act (TCA) of 2013, which is a modified version of the initial Act of 1956...

Cultural Sensitivity in International Communication

Any successful business relies on international cooperation on different levels in the modern globalized world. While incorporating workers from different backgrounds and cultures into a team is a general practice, communicating with international clients can have issues for both sides if certain cultural specifics are not considered. Intercultural communication is...

Harmonie Water: Bottled Water Production in the U.S.

Introduction In essence, the global market for bottled water is a highly competitive and dispersed supply environment. The frequent introduction of several firms into the market is the primary cause of this. These fresh faces include regional vendors or well-known companies that work across sectors. The fundamental reason why there...

Nurofen Fever Reducing & Pain Killer: Marketing Plan

Introduction The business strategy for the Nurofen Fever Reducing & Pain Killer product focuses on the core components that are fundamental to the product against value-added extras that are utilized to boost customer satisfaction and gain a competitive edge in domestic and international markets (Dawn 2021). Topics including the changing...

Southwest Airlines: Customer Service

Customer experience determines whether a business succeeds or fails. This essay examines a customer service case study with Southwest Airlines. It connects this occurrence to a 2019 article by Sara Staffaroni, which clarifies many facets of customer experience, as well as the Hotel Taj case study about client retention and...

Marketing Strategy Factors in Ireland

Marketing strategic factors are essential for successful product disposal through a strategic marketing plan that understands these factors. According to Drummond, Ensor, & Ashford (2010), strategic market planning is the method through which businesses can direct their efforts where they will significantly impact revenue growth and competitive advantage. While venturing...

The Coca-Cola Company’s PEST (Environmental) Analysis

Political and Legal Factors The rules and regulations of the state on food goods may directly affect Coca-Cola. Countries may have different versions of these laws. Coca-Cola sales were formerly prohibited in Burma as a result of trade restrictions between the US and that country. Once almost 60 years, the...

The Red Bull Company’s Marketing Strategy

Red Bull is launching a new line of coffee-flavored drinks, so marketing is crucial. In this study, the effectiveness of Red Bull’s brand ambassadors and their impact on the promotion plan are evaluated. The effectiveness of traditional media, including TV, radio, and newspapers, in attracting customers to a product is...

The Contractor-Customer Relationship Factors

Introduction Business success depends on the quality of the company’s customer relations. Repeat customers, satisfied reference sources, and positive word of mouth are all possible outcomes of solid customer relations. Many problems, including the abandonment of a project, can be avoided with the help of a good working relationship founded...

The Importance of Management Reports

Introduction A management report is a critical piece of documentation for any business. It is a package of information from an organization to help in decision-making. The report must contain information about the organization’s financial flow and available capital (Kieso et al., 2019). Discussion The report should assess the effect...

Setting Up a KCF Franchise: Project Life Cycle

The external environments The success of an enterprise depends on many factors. This applies not only to the internal environment of the company but also to external factors that often do not depend on the actions of the company, but they have to be constantly taken into account. An analysis...

The Walt Disney Company’s Financial Analysis

Introduction Financial statements provide insight into a company’s performance, enabling investors to make informed decisions by comparing different financial years. A company’s financial health is crucial for all stakeholders since it shapes the future of corporate relations and guides management decisions. An evaluation of Walt Disney’s statements for the year...

The Motorola Company’s Management Planning

Management Planning Poor management planning practices can impede the performance of an organization, and this is certainly true for Motorola. To understand how planning practices might be undermining their function, it helps to examine some fundamental managerial principles. First, there must be clear goals established in order for employees to...