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Summary To trading within nations of one country to another is really complicated for different cultural aspects, economic positions, language and many more. For this reason, it is quite difficult to build IHRM in international concepts. Managers and human resource professionals have to have the knowledge and ability to build...
Introduction The global economy is facing a downturn due to looming oil prices. The US economy is in recession and it has hit the corporate America. Even in such a scenario, Wal-Mart Inc.’s, United States’ sales and profit surged in the first quarter of 2008. even then the giant discount...
Introduction A company whether it is a big or a small company, it will derive advantage from the exposure and experience that a good non-executive Director can transform. Non-executive Directors can offer a priceless involvement in the corporate decision-making practice, in influencing corporate strategy and in the distribution of resources...
Introduction Kotter (1973) defines the psychological contract as “an implicit contract between an individual and his organization which specifies what each expects to give and receive from each other in their relationship”. Schein (1980) described it as “a set of unwritten reciprocal expectations between an individual employee and the organization”....
Harvest strategy, New Market entry, and business plan are studied in the last session. These sections have helped me to learn about how to enter a new market, when to implement harvest strategy and how to make a business plan. A harvest strategy is the plan to close business within...
Introduction Before attempts to discuss the role of marketing in the company and to what extent the marketing strategy of the company is effective, it is essential to consider about marketing and marketing process. Satisfying the target customers, behavior facilitating exchange, selling and advertising are the important role of marketing....
Introduction A toy company should take into account that there is no one best price to charge for a given product. Once the need to set or change a price has been recognized, the manager must determine what he or she is trying to accomplish with this particular price. The...
Evaluation of marketing plan & operation’s strategy Live-e-Care is a web based customer service supports venture that have planned to enter into a market of e-business by providing quality and cost-effective online customer management operation for various companies. According to the reports released by Boston Consulting group, the online sales...
Marketing is the process of distribution of products and services in order to satisfy the needs and wants of the individuals and also achieving the organizational objectives. Marketing can be of two types, product marketing, and service marketing. Both of these types of marketing are unique and need to have...
In the modern economy, brands play the role of global communicators between sellers, products, and buyers. Branding embodies a special technology to create consumer-based and trust-based symbolic associations and informal connections that expand relationship marketing capabilities. With the help of brands, manufacturers not only inform consumers about the key values...
Introduction This is a management essay based on Cadbury Schweppes where we shall evaluate operational cost control, product costing, pricing policy, planning, and decision making, monitoring business performance, building and maintaining competitive advantage, and capital budgeting decisions. Cadbury Schweppes was incorporated in 1969 and is listed in London and New...
Introduction Traditionally, the duty of company’s management is to improve the financial welfare of the shareholders of the company by maximum profits provided it is under the law. This is the canonical law and economics account (Elhauge: 2004) Companies are therefore liable for any act(s) that causes more that usual...
Globalisation made the world shrink as the distance (both geographic and cultural) between people is decreasing due to the development of technology. Multinationals serve as one of the instruments of globalisation as they often shape the economic, social, and political landscape of countries to a certain or significant extent (Cohen...
Introduction The supply chain is an essential component of every business that represents a link between a company and its suppliers to make a final product and distribute it to a customer. Often, various companies, including international corporations, face supply chain issues, and Canada-based Lululemon is not an exception. The...
Introduction Any organizational changes in firms of various sizes require preparation and appropriate planning aimed at analyzing the progress and potential outcomes of interventions. In order to implement the necessary programs, leaders, as a rule, resort to relevant strategic decisions associated with the phased reorganization of specific areas of activity....
Introduction Burger King is a popular fast-food chain that has a strong presence in many markets all over the globe. Recently, the company started planning an expansion to Sub-Saharan Africa in order to improve financial performance by reaching a new market (Gray & Fontanella-Khan, 2018). However, there are several important...
Introduction Cooper’s Stage Gate process focuses on innovations during project management (Cooper, 2014). This technique divides a project into different stages separated by ‘gates’. These are referred to as the decision points that influence the movement to the next stage. In business organisations, the Stage Gate process is considered important...
Concrete Experience and Reflective Observation Improving quality standards is one of my responsibilities as a leader. Since the role of the individual contribution of each employee in achieving his goals is significant, I have always strived to ensure that workers understood the range of personal responsibilities. While operating as a...
I believe that insufficient development of communication is the main obstacle to achieving the effectiveness of the activities of the organizations. The exchange of information is an essential link in all the activities of the organization. Therefore, if communication links, both internal and external, do not exist or operate, this...
Identification The more popular a brand is, the more attention its blunders receive from the public. Coca-Cola, the world’s leader in the soft drinks market, always tries to make its campaigns attractive and unusual. However, the attention driven by the organization’s advertising endeavors is not always positive. Over the long...
Introduction LEGAL FRAMEWORK Include the legal aspects involved in setting up STRENGTH WEAKNESS Sole trader Business is controlled by one person. Can employ workers. Easy to organize and comply with legal requirements; Does not require large initial investment; Easy to operate and organize since few employees are involved. The business...
This dissertation offers in-depth research on the effects of Hotel Chain Management on the hotel industry and is offered for the fulfillment of a Master’s Degree in Management. The author of this dissertation will carry out in-depth research to find out the marketing strategies that are being employed by the...
Introduction Even after the near-fall of the U.S. luxury-products industry in 2009, the industry continues to exhibit positive growth. The U.S. economy, although coming out of recession, is better off than it was in 2008. Jewelry companies are fighting to return to the positions of profit they enjoyed prior to...
Masterclass 1: Building and Learning an Effective Governance, Risk, and Compliance Preamble Generali Group is an insurance company that just like other financial services organisations is subject to a large body of legislation and regulation. Given that past scandals associated with noncompliance and excessive risk taking have resulted in an...
Introduction Procurement is an essential part of business activities because there are many benefits that are accrued from the process. The evolution of market economies has made it important for companies to focus on effective procurement activities because there has been a great need to improve the competitiveness of the...
Abstract Value engineering and value management as significant features of capital projects are two project management techniques that identified as critical in optimizing project value for the target cost. Research has shown that value management and value engineering thrive on hard and soft system thinking paradigms, with value engineering mainly...
Abstract The strategy of leveraging differences is new and provocative in the field of managing diversity. Therefore, effective personal philosophy should be based on uniting the traditional and new approaches in order to compete within the market and address the employees’ interests. Introduction My personal vision of diversity and inclusion...
Executive Summary This report documents my experience at EK Contact Centre in order to document the various things that I learned. It begins by noting that Emirate Airlines has six major contact centers. My experience was from the Dubai center which is a major center supporting thousands of customers per...
Service Encounter Diary My Service Encounter at Simmers Restaurant Naturally, I am not a fan of leisure travel. However, being a middle-level sales manager in a local bank requires me to travel a lot and widely as my job entails going out there and seeking customers. But when my cousin...
Introduction A report on the sweatshops of the UK apparel companies operating their (or vendor’s) plants in Asia reported in 1998, “workers in Bangladesh are forced to work 13 hour shifts, with no time off, for as little as 60 pence a day” (BBC News, 13 November 1998). Almost a...
In the field of Human Resource Management, seminars are often perceived as effective tools of communicating organizational ideas or introducing new thought systems and technologies to selected audience (Naik 2009, para. 1). Their effectiveness is dependent on a multiplicity of factors that will be discussed in this paper. It is...
When doing business globally, it is crucial to take into consideration the meanings and sounding of the product names and logos into the languages of the cultures a product target. Chevy Nova produced by General Motors was very popular in the USA, yet in South America it had no success...
I want to become an international businessman. In my opinion international business is an exciting field. In order to pursue this career, one should acquire certain skills and traits that are paramount to succeed in this field. The plan to become an international businessman requires three supporting details or supporting...
Argue both sides of the Huerta/Calder debate. To which side would you lean? In essence, both the Huerta and Calder sides present invaluable arguments on the most viable system. However, I support the Calder side since their arguments are more reasonable and realistic. For instance, the Calder system has been...
Due to the lengthened lifespan among the global population, retirement benefits are an issue of growing concern among employers and employees alike. Because of the increased lifespan, the global population is expected to lead more active and healthier lifestyles in the years to come (Rappaport 151). Consequently, we are likely...
Market pricing is a process through which pay structures are setting almost selectively by gathering, evaluating, and matching the data on job salary surveys to settle on the payable rates in the external market. In market pricing, use is made of pay survey data to recognize the comparative value of...
Historical Major Competitive Advantages for Apple Apple’s historical competitive advantages included: development of easy-to-use personal computers; innovative industrial design in the development of the computers such as the use of graphical user interface (GUI); technical elegance; development of superior software, and; employment of horizontal and vertical integration. Analysis of the...
Introduction Metrics is indeed a powerful management tool in aligning company strategies and objectives and ensuring people are working towards a common direction. Going beyond metrics practice in trying to improve processes and products, managers should strive to fulfill predictable requirements in designing and managing metrics to ensure they are...
Introduction In his influential book on the learning organization concept, The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of the Learning Organization (1990), Peter Senge establishes the basis from which businesses have the opportunity to develop and flourish. Peter Senge, argues that in the contemporary complex world, organizations have to be...
Starbucks aimed to establish a third place which according to Schultz (Starbucks’s C.E.O) is “a place away from home and work.” He developed a great customer service and an inviting aura for coffee lovers an experience that popularly goes by name “The Starbucks Experience.” The segmentation and targeting strategies employed...
Political Issues When planning to expand internationally, the political issues to consider are at the micro-level and macro-level. These include an assessment of the political systems of each of the countries for investment, their political structures, and major political risk factors. Political issues are vital components in influencing company executives...
Key recommendations and development plans Developing plans in HR is a sure way of achieving HRM objectives hence ensuring higher productivity among employees. Bratton and Gold (2007) assert that the development of HRM plans to attract, recruit utilize, develop and retain employees of the desired quality, and quantity for the...
Introduction In PEST analysis, the macro-environmental factors affecting the operations of an organization are examined. The macro-environmental factors include political, environmental, social-cultural, and technological factors (Williams & Green, 1997). In this research paper, the writer wishes to undertake a PEST analysis of the computer industry in Canada. In this case,...
Description of Discipline / Subject Matter Organization involves the application of knowledge to study and investigate the actions of people within organizations. The organizational study belongs to the same group of disciplines as organizational psychology which also aims at investigating the behavior of workers in an organization. Additionally, the field...
Introduction In human resource management, it is important to ensure that employees are motivated and satisfied with their work. This makes them give their best in their place of work. It is worth noting that one way to motivate and satisfy employees is by carrying out employee performance management (Cokins,...
Introduction “The service industry, commonly known as tertiary sector of industry by economists, involves the provision of services to businesses as well as final consumers” (Terill and Arthur, 2000). Schneider and Susan (2004) continues to expound on this by explaining that such include accounting, trademanship (like mechanic or plumber services),...
Introduction Amazon Corporation is one of the leading competitors in the global e-commerce market segment. Founded in 1994, the corporation has grown very fast through the constant acquisition of businesses, introduction of superior products, and appreciation of emerging technologies to improve its operational model. The company has an effective research...
Feasibility Study Finding a reliable mechanic or garage in the UK is challenging. However, owning a car in the UK is a dream of every young family. Challenges arise when a car needs repair. Locating a garage can be a problem especially for ladies. According to Ramaseshan, Ishak, and Kingshott...
Costco began its operations in the United States in 1976 where its first business location was an abandoned airplane Hangar. Costco experienced extraordinary revenue growth during its first six years of operation. Costco has changed its name twice in the course of its history. Also, Costco has since operated in...
Scenario Description For this scenario, I will assume the role of a manager for a stone masonry contractor. With the assistance of worker representatives, my task is to carry out a general risk assessment connected to standard masonry techniques and procedures. The purpose of this assessment is to demonstrate the...
How can we weigh the performance criteria in Exhibit 2? Exhibit 2 shows the various performance criteria that can be used to evaluate the potential supplier’s performance. It also provides factors that constitute the mark for each criterion. For instance, potential supplier’s quality should be determined by a range of...
Abstract This paper discusses one of the key strategic elements of operations management, which is customer service. It focuses on the importance of paying enough attention to this concept for any organization, regardless of the industry in which it operates. The paper reveals how these actions affect a company and...
Why Entry to the Japanese Diaper Market Failed The initial attempt by P&G to enter into the Japanese diaper market failed because it had not discovered the need to understand the needs of the consumers to make products that best suit them. They had confronted the Japanese market with the...
Introduction The workforce, the workplace, and the conditions of the market in the 21st century are very different from what they were in the past. The modern market is driven by innovation, meaning that skills, knowledge, technologies, and practices are quick to become obsolete (Watson 2016). With the planet’s population...
Introduction The present-day system of employees’ benefits and compensations is a complex area of research, which dates back as far as the 19th century when the industrial revolution took place. The rapid technological development brought about an unprecedented increase in accidents at the workplace. However, the only way to receive...
Introduction to the Topic Area The performance of an organization largely depends on the existing organizational culture. It has been acknowledged that companies with strong cultures can be characterized by good communication and collaboration, as well as a favorable atmosphere, which results in employees’ commitment to the established organizational goals...
Institutional Conditions and Transitions According to the definition that was given by Mike Peng, institutional transition ‘can be defined as fundamental and comprehensive changes introduced to the formal and informal rules of the game that affect the organizations as players’ (Peng 2003). Although the fees for the schooling seem to...
Negotiable instruments are written legal documents that emerged in the thirteenth century in England (Ellinger, Lomnicka, & Hare, 2011). The documents function as unconditional orders for a transfer of a specific monetary amount. Negotiable instruments can take the form of checks, promissory notes, and certificates of deposit among others (Miller,...
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...
Introduction Since its inception in 1987, Starbucks Company has grown to become one of the leading providers of coffee around the globe. Among the countries that the service provider operates, is the United States, Japan, and Australia. The company attributes its growth to the introduction of Howard Schultz, who speared...
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....
Why the Authors are investigating the Role of Strategic Management Accounting in an Organization Setting The two authors, Tillman and Goddard (2008), are investigating the role of strategic management accounting in an organizational setting. They seek to understand and explain the application and perception of strategic management accounting by key...
It is significant to stress that Alan Mulally is an exceptional leader. The core of this statement lies in the fact that he did not concentrate on the contingency theory or transformational leadership approach. Still, the reverse – emphasized the role of every employee in the enterprise. He aimed to...
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...
Target Market LAC is a charitable organization that offers a diverse range of customers an opportunity to organize and participate in different art classes and meetings (“History and Mission”). In this instance, LAC aims at catering to the needs of a vast target audience including artists, entertainers, businessmen, and different...
The role of business in the social sustainability can be described from multiple perspectives. To grow, develop new products, and ensure profitability, companies should establish a long-term and beneficial relationship with various groups of stakeholders. Some of those stakeholders, i.e., clients, employees, suppliers, etc., are of great influence on companies’...
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....
Introduction Technological transformations and innovations characterize modern societies. Christensen, Horn, and Johnson (2011) explain that several companies in the modern world employ new ideas, creativity, and critical thinking so that they can initiate new products or modify existing ones. Remarkably, innovation is a concept that enables organizations to develop new...
Executive summary The supply chain is an important element of the business community and is very vital and necessary for the smooth flow of goods from the manufacturer to the end consumer. It is as a consequence necessary that supply chain management managers incorporate planning and use appropriate strategies to...
Introduction Developing the value system based on the principles of diversity is crucial for an organization operating in the global economy. Coca-Cola has shown an impressive propensity toward cultural diversity in both theory and practice, thus, building the foundation for a cross-cultural dialogue with all stakeholders involved. Body: Coca-Cola Analysis...
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...
The distribution and logistics practices adopted by Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart’s supply chain contribution to its competitive advantage Wal-Mart’s success is attributable to its focus on solid supply chain, which has given its management a competitive advantage over other companies in the retail industry. For example, Wal-Mart’s logistic structure is among the...
Executive Summary The objective of the report is to describe the company profile of Marks & Spencer and to analyse the management style and the new organisational structure that led the company to success. The analysis of the case study also discusses the reasons why the change was introduced, as...
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...
Culture and environment affect institutions and their management in several ways. Technological advancements have allowed individuals from different cultures and backgrounds to work and communicate together. This experience appears to be both exciting to some and frustrating to the other. Some individuals find it hard to adjust to both the...
The WRSX group is an international integrated agency. The company has subsidiary agencies in New York, London, Paris, and Singapore (WRSX 2011). The main goal of the company is to make effective advertisement contents for customers and establish sustainable marketing relations. The company renders services in media, public relations, research,...
Introduction Manufacturing and service systems have similarities and differences. To some extent, many organizations mix manufacturing and service operations to meet customer interest, attract new consumers and succeed in the fulfillment of their economic mission and other objectives. For instance, nowadays, an increasing number of manufacturing enterprises recognize the significance...
Introduction The US economy and transportation and logistics management are intertwined. A strong economy makes the management of transportation and logistics more effective. Quality transportation and logistics management results in a strong financial system. After years of recession, the US economy is gradually recovering. Indeed, the fluctuation in the economy...
Creating and Managing Organizational Culture Organizational culture and structure are in tight connection. These two aspects of the organization tend to impact each other quite a lot. In the contemporary business world, the management system and structure of a company determine the inner relationships, communication, attitudes, and general atmosphere. Organizational...
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...
Introduction Skills have a huge impact on the way an individual carries him or herself. This involves both personal and organizational lives. According to sociologists, there are a number of factors that influence the ability of an individual to acquire and develop various skills that influence their personality (Dowd, Dejanasz,...
Summary of the Book Since the demise of Sam Walton in 1992, Wal-Mart has witnessed a significant transformation. The company has moved from dominating the retail industry to clinching the top slot in the list of the 500 largest companies in the world as enumerated by the Fortune Magazine. One...
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...
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...
Synopsis The case under analysis introduces a company that has become a symbol of success, hope, achievement, and benefits out of nothing. It is the story of Groupon, one of the most popular discount services around the whole globe, its success, and the reasons why some challenges may still bother...
Analysis of the Gaming Business Environment The gaming industry has become a lucrative business given the dynamic technological environment that has seen many new gaming devices being developed for gaming experiences. The introduction of the Wii games have changed the way games are being played as they provide the user...
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...
Employers across the U.S. have several feasible systems that they can use to manage the personnel side of their organizations. These systems, according to Kaiser (2005), denote the diverse types of employment relationships that may subsist between the employer and the organization on the one hand and the employee on...
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...
Lean Production Systems Lean production systems are at the heart of sustainable products and services. Lean production systems entail configuring the business to maximize the production of goods and services while minimizing the waste encountered. Lean production started with Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota with its Just-In-Time system, which has been...
Managers’ cognitive biases can negatively affect their decision-making process leading to suboptimal results. They normally include confirmation, overconfidence, loss aversion, bandwagon, information availability, and anchoring biases, as well as prejudices towards others based on religion, ethnicity, gender, age, and group identity, to name a few. Although a person cannot avoid...
Introduction Almarai is a Saudi Arabia-based company that deals with food sales. The company has been experiencing financial fluctuations over time due to competition and changes in market trends. The following report will do a financial analysis to determine the company’s performance (Shaik, 2021). Figure 1 presents a summary of...
Introduction Hyatt Hotel Corporation is a US hospitality establishment with many branches worldwide. It was founded by Hyatt Robert and Jack Crouch in 1957 when they purchased Hyatt House at LA International Airport. The company went global twelve years later and grew by developing portfolios and acquisitions. The hotel acquired...
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....
Kroger and Albertsons, two large US grocery store chains, announced their merger in October 2022. The merger was expected to benefit customers, communities, and employees. However, the article by Creswell (2023) reports that the private-equity giant Cerberus and a group of investors may win the $24.6 billion deal. This poses...
Brief Outlook of the Job For this assignment, the position of sales manager was chosen as an example. Sales managers generally coordinate goods’ movement from a producer to customers. In fact, although this description may sound simple, there are thousands of factors that influence the probability of successful work. Therefore,...
Introduction As industries shift toward digitalization and globalization processes, there is an urgent need for human resource management (HRM) to adapt to new realities. It means that managers should find innovative ways to attract talented professionals and improve retention rates in their companies. Furthermore, to achieve these goals, HRM specialists...
Introduction XYZ recruitment company provides talent acquisition solutions and is committed to helping organizations like State University attract the best talent that drives organizational success. The recruitment agency understands the difficulties organizations face when filling a vacant position, especially a management role, and the importance of finding the correct applicant...
Nestle International is a renowned global food and beverage corporation that had its origins in Switzerland in 1866. It operates in 191 countries worldwide and is considered one of the largest food and beverage companies globally. Nestle is known for its diverse products, including baby food, coffee, bottled water, and...
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...
Reflection in a Professional Setting Reflection in a professional setting is an essential skill to build and maintain if you want to succeed and progress in many aspects of life. Reflection is taking the time to pause and think deeply and objectively about our experiences, actions, and beliefs to gain...
Introduction In his article “The Nature of the Firm,” economist Ronald Coase (1937) explores why firms exist instead of producing everything through market exchange. Coase argues that the main reason for the existence of firms is the transaction cost of using the market. He explains that firms exist because it...
The issue of sustainability concerns the business environment in all its dimensions: social, economic, cultural, and ecological (Baranauskas and Raišienė, 2022; Fu, 2019). A company may not consider achieving sustainability strategically important, but the need for sustainable existence will still determine how it conducts business (Yang, 2018). The Haier company...
Introduction Boeing is an international aerospace and defense corporation with a rich tradition of innovation. It manufactures commercial planes, military aircraft, spacecraft, and satellites. Boeing offers engineering, maintenance & repair, logistics, and more services. The corporation has subsidiaries, joint ventures in many countries, and collaborations with other businesses and organizations....
By definition, employee empowerment is the manner an organization provides its employees with a certain degree of control and autonomy over their tasks. Companies can achieve this in several ways, and employee empowerment includes helping subordinates create and manage new tactics and systems (Thompson et al., 2020). Further, Thompson et...
Introduction. About Johnson and Johnson Company World’s largest manufacturer of healthcare products. Manufactures Tylenol medications, Johnson’s Baby products, Neutrogena skin and beauty products, etc Believe good health is the basis of great lives. Aim at keeping people well at every age and every stage Vision is to create solutions for...
Introduction One of the strategies that Ornge needs to take to regain public trust is practicing transparency. Transparency is a requirement in public organizations because citizens have a right to information (Johnson, 2020). Therefore, Ornge needs to show the citizens how it spends its taxes by providing annual reports and...
Introduction Employee retention is one of the essentials for the company to provide sustainability of working processes. Employees play a significant role in providing long-term stability and success for the organization. Moreover, the company is meant to ensure its employees have decent working conditions to retain and motivate them. It...
Introduction Environmental analysis is an important aspect of business assessment that serves various purposes in aligning strategic policies within the internal and external surroundings. In David and David’s (2014) opinion, environmental analysis is a fundamental approach incorporated in identifying internal and external elements of any business environment. As a result,...
Under the conditions of progressive changes in production and information technologies, the widespread use in the practice of the achievements of science, and positive accumulated experience, tangible assets form only a visible, reasonably small part of the assets of enterprises. The main resources for development are increasingly becoming people and...
Introduction The coronavirus pandemic is a global phenomenon that literally shut down businesses and forced people to stay locked indoors for fear of contracting the virus. Subsequently, the pandemic was a rude awakening for institutions without any disaster management strategies as most of them were forced to close their doors...
Introduction Description of Scenario This case study involves a chartered organization by the US government called the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). According to the case study, PVA is a philanthropic organization that focuses on serving the needs of American veterans who have suffered from spinal cord diseases and injuries...
Introduction It is no secret that good, strong, and stable working relationships between colleagues, subordinates, and leaders of organizations provide a solid foundation for implementing productive work, effective results, and high achievements. It should be noted that the biblical motives, commandments, and dogmas, in this case, act as a “catalyst”...
Introduction The modern era learning institutions are taking school partnerships a notch higher by leveraging technology on global connectivity where partnership activities occur over digital platforms. School partnerships denote the strong alliances and affiliations between two or more learning institutions to improve service quality delivery to the learners. Historically, alliances...
The name of low-cost carriers (LCCs) implies the main factor in determining these companies’ strategies. However, the low prices for customers do not mean that these businesses cannot stand out. In the case of Ryanair and EasyJet, the two competitors are similar in many aspects but different in others. First,...
Introduction Expo 2020 is the continuation of the World Expos that began over 170 years ago to provide a platform to showcase the world’s greatest innovations and creativity across industries. Thus, Expo2020Dubai, hosted by Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, where innovation is an essential factor of development, is an...
Introduction A diverse workplace entails a variety of individual variations within an institution. Workplace diversity comprises color, sexuality, ethnicity, mental and physiological impairments, and other unique characteristics. An inclusive workforce is one where individuals with all types of diversity and impairments feel accepted and their efforts are recognized (Agarwal, 2021)....
Introduction As the new head of human resources at Java Corp, a homegrown cold coffee and tea business, a qualified individual needs to fill the executive director role in the soon-to-open office in London, England. This will be a two-year assignment, and there is a need to plan for a...
Although salespersons can adopt various ways of reaching out to potential customers, door-to-door sales are the hardest. Door-to-door sales involve going to potential clients directly and convincing them to buy your products. The sales method requires techniques that will make the potential customer trust the salesperson. Various challenges are expected...
Introduction For the most part, considering the connections of a job applicant is a relatively good practice for a company looking for excellent employees. Primarily, this process increases the chance of choosing the “right” talent by saving time, energy, and other resources within the recruitment framework. In addition, employers will...
Introduction This presentation aims at analyzing the organizational change in Vodafone Qatar in 2018. On February 26, 2018, before publishing the annual report, Vodafone Qatar announced that it would exit the business in Qatar and pass it its joint venture, the Qatar Foundation (Holton, 2018). This presentation discusses the process...
Starbucks is an international American chin of roastery reserves and coffeehouses. It is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and has 30 thousand physical stores in eighty countries (Starbucks, 2022). The current chief executive officer of the company is Howard Schultz, and it was founded in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Gordon Bowker,...
Optimization efforts are needed in the case of Mega Telco’s customer churn model to get better scores and hence enhance forecasting performance to increase business value. Organizations are attempting to build algorithms that will allow them to predict which clients are most likely to change and take appropriate action (Klepac,...
Techtonic Group is a fast-developing IT organization attracting young specialists to ensure the introduction of new and unique features. According to Dessler (n.d.), the company has already introduced a program of training people without experience and providing paid internships when they show positive results. However, additional strategies might be introduced...
Introduction A prominent figure, such as Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, has the potential to change a person’s life in the most extraordinary ways. A good speech entails incorporating the appropriate grammar, using the right structure, and should also strike the right tone for the audience. Jobs took a...
Executive Summary This report’s aim is determining strategic project environment of Ooredoo’s Mobile Application Development project. Ooredoo is the leading enabler of digital business innovation in the Qatar region. The project’s environment is evaluated using the PEST analysis, hence analysing the project’s influence on its environment. To expand and improve...
Management skills are essential components of any group to accomplish organizational goals. The issue of SNHU Pet Supply Company affects team members and decreases the overall motivation and collective spirit. Managers send out detailed lists of tasks weekly, making employees stressed, as team members should explain any task deviations. Some...
Identifying, addressing, and preventing risks observed in the global economic setting from occurring represents one of the main tasks of an organization. Being one of the globally renowned brands, Boeing has been quite successful in its approach to managing risks, mostly due to the incorporation of the contingency framework. However,...
Companies being irresponsible in their promise of caring for minorities, socially disadvantaged people, and the environment are becoming a global problem in the present day. Reading the article by Reckmann (2022), which Schooley contributed to, makes an impression that the authors’ arguments are valid. The article is well-structured, defining what...
Introduction ASOS plc is an online British retail company that deals with fashion and cosmetic items. This company was established in London in 2000 and primarily targeted the young adult audience. However, during its growth phases, ASOS endorsed a kids’ wear fashion line, which did not thrive as expected due...
Introduction The Critical Incident Analysis (CIA) technique for responding to cultural variances provides a robust, subjective view of life. It eases the understanding of problems in any serious adventure, hence enabling managers to exemplify empathy concerning different cultural views. It fits occurrences that are important and have the propensity to...
Caterpillar Inc.’s goals are directed to maintain its sustainability and profitable growth. The short-term goals for Caterpillar Inc. are water consumption, workplace injury rates, and by-product materials (Caterpillar, 2019). Its long-term goals comprise green emission intensity, energy intensity, and an increase in alternative energy source use (Caterpillar, 2019). As a...
Introduction Companies’ demand for cross-cultural awareness and communication capacity grows as they develop, scale, and expand in foreign markets. Moreover, globalization directly impacts worldwide communication, which helps to enhance commercial prospects, erase cultural boundaries, and establish a global village. If cultural variations in how individuals make decisions and execute commands...
Background PepsiCo was founded in 1898 with the sole purpose of manufacturing and distributing beverages, diversifying over the years into other sectors such as restaurants. In the period under review, the company underwent different growth strategies under different CEOs. Under this review, the company went through different growth strategies, with...
The article “Internal Customer in the Management of Sports and Recreation Company” by Widawska-Stanisz (2021) was published in the source called the Journal of Physical Education and Sport. In this work, the researcher seeks to find a relationship between the activity of sports sector employees who are internal customers with...
States are forced to respond to the pandemic, limiting reserves for industries other than medicine. As part of such measures, an increase in the critical rate of state-owned banks is being undertaken, allocating funds directly to the most critical aspects of solving the problem. While the entertainment industry is a...
Introduction Dell is one of the largest computer companies established in the 1980s. Since its inception, Dell has achieved great success as a company specializing in the PC market. Dell struggled to maintain a competitive edge during its 2013 privatization (Case Study). Investor Carl Icahn took to social media to...
Cost Leadership and Differentiation Cost leadership entails organizing the firm’s resources in a way that the production of goods and services is achieved at the lowest price possible. It involves being the leader in terms of cost in the firm’s market or industry. By reducing the cost of production, the...
Introduction In the organizational structure of any company, there are main divisions and departments that serve as the basis of its functioning. The marketing unit is the basis of the organization’s interaction with customers and potential buyers. The main task of this branch is to maintain the brand and image...
Introduction Employee happiness has attracted significant attention from scholars and practitioners because employees who are committed and engaged in their work exhibit greater performance and lower turnover intentions (Othman et al., 2018). Studies frequently associate workplace social contract, psychological contract, and work engagement with employee happiness. However, these studies mainly...
The external environment of a particular company, such as the carmaker BMW, may include any outside factor that influences the day-to-day running of the business. External factors affecting BMW may be political, economic, technological, and social. External factors such as the environment and legal factors include trends (Anderson et al.,...
Over the course of its performance, Nokia has proven itself to be a reliable and innovative organization. Currently, Nokia is in a rather harsh environment, mostly due to the need to compete against highly proficient companies that have already established themselves and captured the target market. Therefore, the current organizational...
With technological advancement, humanity entered a new era of work environment, filled with smart devices, social media, and instant messaging that affects workers’ lives. However, how does this mix really affect people’s work and mental health? The answer is not something that many would like to know. Relying on the...
Introduction It is not surprising that the majority of companies gradually develop their own systems of management which correspond to their needs and missions. Thus, it becomes interesting to study different companies in order to discover certain unique practices and tools they employ to improve their performance. Alphabet, the parent...
Introduction The American work culture can be viewed as a set of guidelines that describe the typical working regimes of American citizens. Typically, the concept is related to the American efforts of promoting inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, and always reaching for the top positions. As the 40-hour workweek...
With humanity’s overall progress, the job types and requirements change accordingly. Compared to previous centuries, offered jobs become less manual and monotonous and require utterly different, sometimes even creative approaches. People move at the forefront of organizational performance, productivity, and general success, becoming an organization’s essential resource and capital. This...
Executive summary A range of employee satisfaction problems were identified in the company: low wages, a tense atmosphere, and disrespectful communication from supervisors. The proposed solution was based on Maslow’s hierarchy, engaging in conversations with the upper management regarding wage raises and promotion opportunities and retraining supervising personnel in matters...
Introduction In this research paper, the financial performance of CSL Limited is examined for the years 2020 and 2021. The research will look into the various ratios used in analyzing financial situations of businesses like the debt ratios, current ratios, return on equity ratios, profit margin ratios, dividends per share,...
Introduction A disaster is an unforeseen incident that befalls a society or an individual causing damages or loss of lives, and goes behold the capacity to intervene using community resources. In this case, a disaster can be in different forms, including droughts, hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions. Therefore, a...
There are several advantages and disadvantages to global vs local recruiting. On the one hand, a negative aspect is considered the need for applying different approaches to hiring personnel. Thus, a technique is not necessarily globally effective if it is successful in one region (Gale, 2013). However, the talent pool...
