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Introduction Personal branding has existed for decades, but it is more prominent than ever with social media. It can be defined as the process of using one’s information to provide a comprehensive narrative to entice others for various purposes (Jacobson, 2020). For instance, traditional celebrities may use social media to...
Introduction Modern industries are built on the corporations’ success as the large-scale businesses generate jobs, develop infrastructures and push the technologies forward. Companies, their culture, and values integrate into societies, and it is crucial for the executives to establish values that would help people thrive. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is...
Introduction Furbo Dog Nanny is an artificial intelligence-based service which helps pet owners to facilitate the process of caring for their animals. Officially manufactured by an American start-up referred to as Tomofun, the former is a global-based firm specializing in developing pet technologies (Wood et al., 2017, p. 442). This...
The title of this position (or role) can sound different: project manager, project leader, delivery manager, and other variations. The tasks of a project manager include the following: draw up and agree on technical specifications, set tasks for the team, distribute the workload and motivate, ensure the achievement of quality...
Today it is more important than ever to support cultural pluralism and protect racial, religious, and linguistic identities. The most critical question in this regard is what within a business can unite representatives of different cultures. In addition, cultural discrimination and prejudice against newcomers must be combated. Society must ensure...
Taza Chocolate Chocolate is one of the mainstays for American customers and comes in different forms. The country has numerous companies that make chocolate and its derived products with a broad range of stores vending such brands. Taza is one of the American-based enterprises that concentrate on the manufacture of...
Companies mainly opt for implementing benchmarking to improve and optimize the existing operational processes. Benchmarking is defined as a replication strategy focused on investigating, collecting, and adapting the techniques from the different organizations to advance performance and strategy (Ramírez Canales, 2021). In other words, benchmarking is designed to solve the...
This paper presents Nike’s marketing strategy, referring to various literature to guide how the company can sell new products. The report contains comprehensive marketing information, including situational analysis explained based on internal factors, competitors, PESTLE and SWOT analyses, new product summary, marketing objectives, promotional strategy, market segmentation, and marketing mix....
Introduction The concepts of cost, technology and the workforce type when totally focused on representing the ideal aspects that favor the incorporation of make or buy decision. This factor forms a basis on which the company can be able to advance or not or where the company can transform to...
Walmart Inc. is one of the world’s largest retailers, which weekly serves 260 million people (Leggate, 2019). It is crucial for companies of this size to ensure that their operational planning and scheduling are at the highest level. Operations planning involves creating short-term goals and milestones, which are necessary for...
Introduction The current report evaluates the financial position of Ford Motor Company, USA. The report will utilize a number of financial ratios in order to understand the profitability, cash flow, earnings, and financial risks associated with Ford Motor Company. The assessment will rely on the organization’s financial statements for the...
Introduction Tokyo is one of the biggest cities in Japan. It is a city that is dominated by numerous business activities making it densely populated. People travel from far and wide to come and settle business deals in the city. The need for people to transact businesses in the city...
The global trading relationship has become much more in-depth and faster as a result of globalization, which has contributed to the exchange of technology and information. Some people say that there are no new markets left to develop. I am afraid I have to disagree with this statement because businesses...
Accounts Receivable Collections The account receivables for the company seem to be increasing year on year, which indicates that their clients are increasingly paying on credit. It also shows a rising trend that could impact available cash flow (Marshall et al., 2020). Another crucial dimension of the accounts receivable is...
Purpose of Negotiation The purpose of negotiation is to improve the price for the negotiated product. Desired outcome The desired outcome presupposes the increase in the price for an item sold by the company and the attainment of higher revenues. Pertinent information The negotiated product has outstanding quality and almost...
Introduction The two crashes that involved the Boeing 737 Max plane led to investigations that showcased the shortcomings in the actions and operations of the Company. After the grounding of the jet, there are several; lessons that the organization was able to learn from the investigation carried out by the...
Introduction The newspaper industry has existed since the 16th century and has evolved with time. Newspapers began by being the most accessible and affordable source of news back in the days. However, the digitization of news has changed the world of the newspaper today. Observer Centric Company covers local news...
Introduction The international level of a multinational enterprise provides for a complex organizational structure that includes many divisions and branches located on the territory of different states. With colossal capital, multinational companies are the leading trade and economic relations participants in the international market. Most multinational companies are powerful associations...
Introduction: The Basis of the Project The business plan has: Information about the company, products; Calculations, prospects for the years; Further actions, methods to improve efficiency; Strategies for further promotion. The Business Plan Based on the Coffee Shop The coffee shop’s uniqueness is in: Aromatic tea and fragrant coffee; Freshly...
Contract management is a complex process that involves the principal and agent. For a particular study, the role of the principal is given to the government, and the role of the agent is any contractor who is providing services. Usually, the government’s and the contractor’s objectives are conflicting. The objective...
There are five stages in the process of buying a product or service (Rani 53). At the first stage, Problem Recognition, the client recognizes the need to purchase a product or service, either due to an internal (hunger, thirst, etc.) or external (advertisement, word-of-mouth, etc.) need. The second stage, Information...
Southwest Airlines is one of the United States’ significant airlines. The airline is the world’s largest low-cost carrier airline and has its headquarter located in Dallas, Texas. The carrier has 111 scheduled service destinations in the U.S. and other countries. This section of the paper seeks to evaluate the organizational...
Introduction Organizational development is an ongoing process intended to improve operations, attract new talent, and redesign existing models to meet the demands of all key stakeholders. Different theories and models have emerged that business leaders can utilize to improve performance. The Star Model is an outstanding tool that can guide...
Among the many companies that have increased in the volume of operations and the brand value, Apple occupies a significant place. According to the data from ratings, the company’s brand value has grown from 23344 in 2011 to 214396 in 2018, which is the highest brand value among the fast-growing...
Introduction Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is a large enterprise that exists across various industries, including television broadcasting, publishing, household décor, and radio broadcasting. As a result of a series of socio-economic precedents of the company, the current SWOT analysis draft may be represented as follows: Table 1. SWOT Analysis Strengths...
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to critically evaluate the effectiveness of the system of corporate governance in the UK. Corporate governance is “the system by which companies are directed and controlled” (Cadbury 2002, p. 7). There have been significant developments in the UK’s corporate governance system since the...
Negative margins are usually a consequence of the inability of the firm to control costs or more global problems: macroeconomic, government, or industry difficulties beyond the control of the company. If we analyze the reasons in more detail, then we can highlight the following. First, a spike in commodity prices...
Close Evaluation of Different Business Plans Entering the world of business is not an easy task. The highs and lows are phenomenal, and they shape the success path and destiny of any venture, regardless of the size. A business plan is an integral tool to navigate the problems and risks...
In logistics, time, place, and space utility present the concepts that determine the choice of transportation modes. Time utility refers to the availability of the products when they are demanded by customers (Lecture 9, slide 8). Place utility is understood as moving products from the locations with lower value to...
JP Morgan Chase and Company is an investment banking company with its headquarters in New York, United States. The article “In this corner! The contender” about Jamie Dimon, the new chief executive officer of JP Morgan Chase describes operations at JP Morgan Chase. There are multiple ways that companies can...
For decades, leadership has been considered to be a vital part of an organization’s competitive potential. There is a significant amount of research regarding various leadership styles that led to creating several classifications of their distinct properties. For example, Daniel Goleman’s analysis focuses on emotional intelligence as the basis of...
This new energy drink aims to cater to the consumer’s demand for healthier options with less sugar and caffeine. Moreover, this beverage is manufactured in a local community, which is another selling point for conscious customers who want to support local brands. Some issues include intense competition in the market,...
Introduction Walmart has 282 units in Canada, and it faces enormous competition from various nations and contenders. The strongest competitors are Kmart, Target, ShopKo retail chains, Costco Wholesale, Meijer and BJ’s discount. Numerous other more modest retailers target a little market specialty that can likewise contend with Walmart utilizing specialization...
Business success depends on many factors that are important to consider. The talented management of work processes enables organizations to maximize the value of their results and meet the business strategy they set. Among the factors related to the company’s work, stakeholders stand out. This concept includes individuals, groups, or...
The six questions of external analysis present a reliable framework which allows companies to correctly determine their position in the industry and assess available options of gaining a competitive advantage, yet it also has weaknesses. This approach’s primary strength manifests itself in the flexibility it provides since almost any business...
The Coca-Cola Company is one of the most renowned brands in the world. The Coca-Cola brand is valued at $84 billion; the company controls 35% of the North American soft drink market and operates over 900 bottling plants worldwide (Gaille, 2021). Coca-Cola finished the 2020 fiscal year with $33 billion...
The Disney company is among the most profitable and successful actors in the industry nowadays. Such state of the art was achieved because of due diligence and policy that the top management has been applying for many years. However, there was a period when the corporation faced a plethora of...
Introduction Every organization aims at increasing improve its performance and minimize its expenditures. Moreover, competition in business is inevitable, and firms must develop ways to maintain their competitive advantage and increase their market share. One way corporations ensure that they grow and meet their objectives is by focusing on their...
Target Market of Nine West An analysis of consumer behavior determines those customer market segments that can best be served by the firm. These segments are the target market. Target market can be defined as potential consumers to whom a product is marketed. Firms cannot meet all needs of all...
Stress is a frequent phenomenon, not only in life but also at work. The sheer number of cases and tasks, plans and reports, associated problems, and turmoil are a part of the array of stress factors that can affect employees, and it cannot help but be worrying. At the same...
Introduction Strategy implementation entails the process of turning plans and strategies into actions to accomplish strategic goals and objectives. A strategic plan’s performance is more significant than the strategy itself, and many companies having strategic plans usually fail to implement them as required. Moreover, many businesses have a good plan...
When HR directors define the company’s goal, they conduct an analysis according to the required parameters and make a management decision. One of the important elements of the analysis is the assessment of the applicants for a vacancy, and their professional and personal qualities, which will allow solving problems for...
Yolk-ay is a restaurant chain in the United Arab Emirates, which specialization implies the dished based on unpopular, but delicious and unique Indian recipes. During the previous years, the development of the company was focused on its geographical expansion (Case study: Expand the menu?, 2016). At the moment, the business...
Introduction In the contemporary world, individuals are surrounded by numerous choices when purchasing this or that product. Since the global market is full of high-quality goods that are manufactured to meet all the needs and preferences of the population, people have to engage in a specific thought process when making...
Introduction There exist numerous techniques in the modern world aiming at understanding and enhancing teamwork mechanisms. The Marshmallow Challenge, where the participants are asked to build a tall tower using several materials, is one of the most outstanding examples. Its efficacity is proved in all age groups, and sometimes the...
Planning is defined as the act of formulating a course of action. The business process involves defining the company’s objectives and goals and the determination of the necessary resources that may be needed to achieve the objectives and goals. The business process is important because in order to achieve any...
Introduction As the company under consideration by Andres, the organization will be reviewed through relevant assessment indicators. In particular, the focus will be on its progress and performance to date. Based on the data on the production process, market segmentation, and financial performance, key conclusions will be drawn regarding the...
Changing conditions of business environment normally result in various measures from corporations. While some aim at responding directly to immediate changes, most of the responses normally focus on mitigating possible crises following adverse effects of the dynamic market conditions. Mergers and acquisitions usually characterize business expansions and strategies aimed at...
Executive Summary Over the past decades, the world has changed dramatically, and the business realm has not been left behind. The scenario is exemplified in the article “Exploiting the Virtual Value Chain” by Rayport and Sviokla, published in 1995 in the Harvard Business Review. The authors argue that businesses nowadays...
Introduction For this paper, I have been asked to assume the supervisor’s position as a clerical support assistant for an organization’s Marketing Department. To fulfill the responsibilities of this role in the best possible manner, it is essential to analyze several leadership theories and decide which leadership style is the...
Product performance and aesthetics are often compared in many discussions about which product qualities are more important to the overall success of a brand. Some experts say that buyers appreciate functionality and meaning first and foremost. Others point out that form is a continuation and addition of functionality and meaning....
According to Anthony-McMann, Ellinger, Astakhova, and Halbesleben (2017), in an era of economic instability and high competition in business, “many factors increase mental stress in the workplace” (p. 166). HR specialists have long complained that stress during work is one of the main reasons for staff turnover. Constant feelings of...
Hydraloop H600 water recycler is a water recycling system created by Hydraloop Systems and produced by Technologies Added factory. Hydraloop originated from Leeuwarden, the Netherlands. The price of the recycler starts from €3300 ($4026), excluding the shipping, preparatory work, installation, and value-added tax (Hydraloop, n.d.). The product addresses the problem...
It goes without saying that for any retail business, it is highly essential to maintain the balance between demand and supply to hold an appropriate stock that provides the maximization of sales and profit. At the same time, in inventory management, forecasting sales for seasonal products is notoriously challenging as...
An Accounting Information System (AIS) is a combination of the study of the norms of accounting and the design, execution, and supervision of information systems. AISs use new technological tools together with traditional accounting systems to give users the financial information required to run their firms. An AIS consists of...
Organizational Skill Organizational skills are among the main components of the psychological culture of a person. This concept defines a person’s ability to properly allocate their time for work, study, rest and other activities. How well a person has organized this distribution largely depends on his or her success in...
In management, internal alignment refers to relationships between interdependent social and technical elements within a company that ensure its effective functioning. The main components of the organizational alignment model are structure, task / work system, and people (Lane & Maznevski, 2019). At Toyota, all elements of this model are well...
Abstract Airbus is a manufacturer of aircraft, spacecraft, and military technologies. The company operates in the aerospace industry, in particular in the sectors of commercial aircraft, defense and aerospace systems, civil and military helicopters. This paper provides a brief company history, current situation overview, internal and external analysis, evaluates challenges,...
Amazon is a transnational company widely used globally that deals with e-commerce, computer clouding, and artificial intelligence. It is ranked among the leading companies in the United States due to its growing economic influence. The company is based in Washington and was founded by Jeff Benzos in 1994 (Furgang, 2018)....
Introduction Process refers to the procedures undertaken to ensure a product or service meets the end user needs. It is mainly concerned with planning, developing, implementing, documenting, and reviewing the system procedure. This is meant to make sure that the product is availed at the right place and time, as...
A relationship between employers and employees can be a complex one because these individuals often have various priorities. While subordinates want to maximize their employment rights and freedoms, executives emphasize the employees’ duties and obligations. This situation results in disputes regarding whether subordinates may publicly criticize employers. Thus, some ethical...
Summary Nike is one of the best fashion firms in the world. It is an American corporation that has been performing well in the market for the past two decades. The company has invested in better strategic management and innovation, which has ensured its success in the market. As such,...
Human resource management (HRM) centers around effective ways of organizing employees and can provide a crucial competitive edge. It is meant to enhance the overall performance of all employees by distinguishing their duties, establishing hierarchies, and promoting communication between various workers who occupy different positions. Proper management creates the atmosphere...
Summary Despite being a large international company, Honda has incurred the negative consequences of the world pandemic to a large extent. First of all, the demand for cars has considerably decreased. Business Today reports: “Japan’s No. 3 automaker expects profit to sink to 200 billion yen ($1.89 billion) in the...
Abstract The paper provides a detailed overview of cross-cultural leadership and management in the workplace, in an effort to better signify the need to embrace acceptance and diversity in treatment of employees. The importance of working and adapting to modern challenges in treating one’s employees was stated, and the particular...
Introduction Nowadays, it is apparent that many established organizations struggle to keep up to stay relevant in the market. On the other hand, less experienced executives continue to lead their teams to various successes in the industry. This happens mainly because of the company’s ability to adapt by being flexible...
I intend to become a Logistic Specialist as I am currently doing a major in Business for Applied Arts and Science, Management, and Marketing. My concentration is on Logistics and Supply Chain Management. In this profession, the logistics specialist is responsible for maintaining logistics policies, coordinating in-house sales, and administering...
Introduction At present, Toyota faces challenges caused by production globalization, market development, and increasing product complexity. In 2009 due to a pedal problem, Toyota recalled millions of automobiles because of unintentional acceleration and inability to manage the crisis. A quality problem for a brand that has been renowned for its...
Introduction All leaders possess the ability to influence people around them but choose different methods to achieve their goals. Some prefer authoritative strategies, while others encourage the followers through charisma and a hardworking attitude. Numerous factors, including time, place, and environment, affect the leaders’ decisions and position within society. Famous...
Earnings management refers to the act of manipulating the process of financial reporting in order to achieve certain desired outcomes (Jones, 2015). Managers use several earnings management practices that include income minimization, income maximization, taking a bath, and income smoothing (Scott, 2015). In many cases, accountants use various accounting techniques...
Number of Advertisements and Media Gaming marketers have capitalized on almost all social media and video platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter, LinkedIn, Telegram, and Pinterest. For this research, I viewed five advertisements for each game on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram for a day. The promotions were similar on...
Effective Communication It is essential to promote the use of effective communication to increase productivity and performance in the workplace. Organizations that have communication issues tend to lag in their performance. Some of the benefits of effective communication include fostering understanding among employees and employers on the expectations of their...
Introduction Analyzing the basic components of organizational processes is a valuable approach that allows highlighting the key models and principles of sustainable clusters aimed to support the work of a specific entrepreneurial direction. Assessing the types of these processes, structural frameworks, and some other aspects can help obtain in-depth information...
Introduction Meraas Holding was established in 2007, having its headquarters in Dubai. It has a wide range of portfolios in different sectors of the economy. For instance, the investment portfolio has been spread across various sectors such as real estate, the hospitality industry, food and beverage, retail, leisure, entertainment, and...
5-Step Critical Thinking Decision-Making Model Step 1: Identify the problem(s) and uncertainties What exactly is the problem… The overall profitability of Clif Bar & Company is dependant on outsourcers since they do not own any manufacturing plants or distribution centers. The problem is this … Due to the recent shifts...
Supply chain management (SCM) entails the planning and management of every activity involving sourcing and procurement, conversion and all logistics management activity (Rajeev et al. 299). SCM encompasses a broader scope within the organization, which also looks at the coordination and collaboration with other stakeholders within the supply chain (Rajeev...
Job analysis remains a critical element for most Human Resource (HR) functions. According to Brannick et al. as cited in (Breaugh, 2017) “job analysis refers to a broad array of activities designed to discover and document the essential nature of work” (p. 12). According to Brough (2017), job analysis (referred...
Introduction Global crises significantly influence various aspects of business, including production, distribution, sales, and stakeholder relationships. COVID-19 pandemic that is currently affecting most countries of the world has changed the reality for many companies in a variety of industry sectors, introducing unprecedented issues. One of these is interruptions in production...
International business is the highest form of entrepreneurial activity, and innovation plays a vital role in the conceptual idea of gaining a competitive advantage. The latter is conducted through elaborate modifications in the business model, knowledge connectivity, research and development, and organizational innovation. For example, in the hospitality and tourism...
U.S. GAAP standards are more focused on practical application in different accounting situations compared to IFRS standards, contain more recommendations developed for specific accounting issues, and leave less room for interpretation. In general, the accounting principles and reporting forms of these financial reporting systems are largely the same. Accordingly, a...
Tesla Inc. was founded by Elon Musk in 2003 and has become one of the most innovative companies on the market. The organization is engaged in the “design, development, manufacture, and sale of fully electric vehicles, energy generation and storage systems” (“Tesla Inc,” n. d.). Tesla provides service and charging...
COVID-19 struck the world, and companies all over the continent had to send their employees to work from home. It was a bit hectic for the employers since they had to make sure all employees get the tools needed to work with from home. Remote communication technology instantly became a...
Dollar Shave Club’s value proposition and how does it differ from Gillette’s One of the major factors explaining DSC’s success is the unique approach to working with clients and the company’s value proposition. It presupposes a fair price and a client-centric service focused on the increased level of satisfaction among...
Expectations and Implications Ethical management allows business employees to feel comfortable and be productive at work. It also helps to avoid conflict situations and misunderstandings between the subordinates and superiors. An effective leader sets an example by behaving morally and encouraging other workers to do the same. This paper will...
The supply chain serves as the core of today’s enterprises, becoming the foundation upon which effective business operations are based. The correct organization of a supply chain is key to navigating along the optimal path in today’s globalized, changeable business landscape. As such, logistics networks hold special significance within vital...
The Needs and/or Expectations of Others Identification Stakeholders are individuals and groups that the organization impacts directly or indirectly. Therefore, businesses must identify and prioritize the needs and expectations through surveys, interviews, and feedback. My organization provides business IT solutions to individual and corporate clients locally and internationally. Customers expect...
The case under consideration represents a bright and almost “academic” example of a crucial lack of cross-cultural communications, motivation, and management skills in the company’s top leaders. Nomura Securities International (NSI) is Japan’s‘ giant,’ with a kind of superiority complex due to sound success in the past but not adapted...
Introduction For this week’s assignment, the stock prices of Tesla are reviewed using Yahoo’s Finance service. Tesla is a United States-based company that works in the industry of electric car manufacturing construction and is one of the companies owned by Elon Musk. Tesla is a great company, both because it...
McCallum makes the case that business schools are currently too focused on leadership to the exclusion of its counterpart. They aim to attract ambitious applicants who are hoping that by developing their leadership ability, they will be recognized and eventually reach an executive position. To that end, schools are making...
Executive Summary The report evaluates the business environment in the UK. This is attained through evaluation of the business external environment. The analysis is conducted through the incorporation of the PESTLE model. Some of the environments considered include the legal, environmental, social, and economic environment. These environments are evaluated through...
Introduction The balanced scorecard is a performance gauging tool that is meant to match business activities with the company’s vision statement. It is a strategic planning system that can be used to monitor business activities and the results that arise from these activities. A survey undertaken by Bains and Company...
Health care services are closely intertwined with business management. Each aspect of nursing responsibilities and management of daily operation should be supported by financial issues to ensure that the hospital is run effectively (Ward, n. d.). Though financial duties and responsibilities are imposed on the Chief Financial Officer, each nurse...
Introduction Firefly is a fast food restaurant located in Aqaba, Jordan. The casual environment blends its comfortable atmosphere with a menu of delicious burgers. In this case, the mission of the organization is to not only offer its visitors an unforgettable taste but also make the service as efficient and...
Estimating future retirement needs Planning for future retirement needs should be done carefully. This can be attributed to the fact that retirement is an equally important aspect of the financial well-being of an individual just like investments and purchase of other assets. A challenge that most people face is coming...
United Airlines Television Ads One of United Airlines’ traditional marketing channels for promoting environmental sustainability is television advertising. Environmental United Airlines TV ads are part of the United Eco-Skies program (“United Eco-Skies,” n.d.). The advantage of TV advertising is its broad audience reach. However, the lack of instant and direct...
For Kay cardholders, the company charges an Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 5%-24.99% on purchases not paid within 25 days after the closure of each billing cycle. Billing cycles occur after every month. The charges vary remarkably from one state to the next with Arkansas charged the least (at 5%)...
Introduction Marine Hull and Machinery (H&M) insurance covers the damages incurred in fires, explosions, collisions, or earthquakes in the marine cargo transport sector. Piracy is a significant concern in hull and machinery insurance around Asia and Africa. In addition to the natural and unavoidable disasters, the insurance also covers damages...
Every year the Fortune Magazine selects 100 best companies based on given competencies such as number of employees and company growth. Based on Fortune Magazine, top 5 companies to work for include Google, SAS, Edward Jones, Wegmans Food Markets, and Nugget Market (Goldman, 2020). I have chosen Google which has...
Any organization is based on a team of workers, without which the functioning of an entire enterprise is impossible. The variety of characters, interests, and needs makes the collective the most complex and unpredictable system, in which there is a constant struggle of opposites. Thus, the development of an organization...
The Magnitude of E-Commerce Today Since e-commerce plays out within the large laissez-faire environment of the World Wide Web, there is essentially no central registry that reliably reports the magnitude of global transactions. Hence, estimates vary widely: US retail sales were estimated at $170bn in 2006. While Europe lagged behind,...
Company Description The business will be named Star Up Online Company. It will be a sole proprietorship online company that will specialize on selling popular candy brands such as dum-dums, blue berry, Laffy Taffy ropes, safe t-pops, Spangler candy canes, candy corns, gum balls, and other favorite candy brands. The...
Introduction Economic growth can be disassociated from the degradation of the environment by the development and use of new technologies (Hoque & Walsh 2011). As such, natural resources are depleting at an alarming rate. Therefore, it is prudent that governments, organizations, or individuals adopt sustainable innovation strategies (Weber & Hemmelskamp...
Introduction Leaders have a great and crucial role in steering organizations if they are to acquire followership and achieve the goals and objectives of the organization. They have a great task of inspiring the followers for them to have their commitment and share the same interests and aspirations regarding the...
The goal of any production is to get as much profit as possible at the lowest cost. The modernization of management technologies can achieve such benefits since the final result directly depends on how effectively all processes are executed. The purpose of this paper is to critically analyze and evaluate...
Introduction The modern world passes through a period of radical change visible in all spheres. The advances in technologies created the basis for the improvement in the quality of life and increased attention to the well-being of individuals. Moreover, medicine supported by new scientific discoveries promoted a significant extension of...
The fact that ethics and compliance are commonly confused demonstrated that they are close in meaning, yet there is a vast difference. As for me, the distinction between these two words seems to be in the fact that compliance rests on a pragmatic basis, while ethics is social and intuitional....
In the modern age, many firms are opting to adopt new technological operations. Companies have had to change from traditional brick-and-motor systems to e-commerce techniques. One of the firms that have accepted the transition is Bolt Inc. After rebranding in 2019, the organization decided to adopt some of the vibrant...
Introduction All organizations have requirements which prompt the implementation of certain tasks in a bid to improve the overall performance of the organization while at the same time ensuring that the organization is at par with recent developments in the specific area of operation. The overall success of the task...
Executive Summary The main objective of this final report is to prepare an IT strategic plan for Perisher Blue Pty Limited. Australia’s biggest and most popular ski resort Perisher Blue was established in 1995, which provides alpine runs, cross-country skiing, valley and bowl skiing, snowboarding classes, snowboard equipment, clothing, jewelry...
Introduction Mergers and acquisitions make possible complete changes in the business. However, this process poses major challenges to the parties involved as it can be quite chaotic if adequate strategies are not instituted (DePamphilis, 2008, pp. 77). Individuals charged with the responsibility of overseeing the mergers and acquisitions must have...
The term “human factors” encompasses the various influences on the project that its participants can have. In some cases, they will be positive, such as creativity or motivation, which can drive performance beyond expectations. However, in other situations, they will have an adverse effect, such as when team members engage...
The facts of the case The case is about an application filed by BGP Properties Limited against Lake Macquarie City Council. It is seeking to compel the latter to allow BGP Properties Limited to continue with its development plan on a site that is under the jurisdiction of the Council....
Introduction “Over the last three decades, there has been a tremendous increase in the number of innovative management accounting (MA) techniques developed across a wide range of industries”(Abdel-Kader and Luther, 2008). Abdel-Kader and Luther, 2008, go further to explain that these new techniques have in the end had effects on...
Introduction In April 2017, the now-infamous Fyre Festival was supposed to provide a luxury music festival experience. However, arriving at the private island in the Bahamas, the guests discovered that none of their expectations would be fulfilled. In fact, the festival was canceled the same day it was scheduled to...
The advent of democracy across the Western nations has also led to a scenario where few people own most of the available channels of communication. Media conglomerates have taken over the operations of digital media in most countries across Europe and America. The situation is not different in Canada where...
Watching my acquaintances, friends, and family members, I noticed that finding a business that you want to do is challenging, and unloved work overshadows your whole life. For this reason, I believe that I am incredibly lucky – although I am only 19, I know what I want to do....
Introduction While business processes keep changing, there is a need for a well-defined process to initiate, plan, execute, and monitor these processes (Schwalbe, 2005). This discipline is normally effected through project management. Stakes Incorporation is a fast growing IT project management consultancy firm established in the year 1998. The firm...
Enron was the second largest company in US history to be declared bankrupt. Recently, the Congressional committees have analyzed the company in order to establish the cause of its fall. Although the cause has not been determined with precision, some of the vital elements that caused its downfall are clear....
Abstract ‘Super Greens’ restaurant is a new medium-sized restaurant to be located in a busy locality of Westminster in the neighbourhood of some aristocratic areas like Upper Brook St.Our restaurant is supposed to provide organic food to consumers. Being dedicated to sustainable development, the restaurant purely focuses on organic foods....
Introduction Modern marketing requires a strategic marketing model known as Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning (STP) for the practice to be complete. The model is focused on consumer marketing rather than the product. STP study enables a marketer to understand the customer, which will be essential in delivering a product as...
The sales commissions’ compensation plan is used by many business entities like Dasani Water Distribution Company as a method of remuneration and motivation to steer sales performance. This plan is two pronged and is objectively applied to compensation to sales representatives after closing a sale and also rewarding them for...
Introduction Alternative dispute resolution has been widely used to refer dispute resolution by means other than court adjudication (Staff 231). However, the definition of alternative dispute resolution incorporates a wide range of court oriented initiatives which are designed to facilitate a more effective administration of justice while overcoming delays and...
Companies are always trying to attain new markets for more revenues and the most productive way of doing this is through the launch of new products. Due to the ever changing markets and advance in technology businesses have to keep up with the speed by being more efficient, produce high...
Introduction Project planning is an essential element for achieving business success. According to Jacobs and Chase (2014), a project plan refers to the list of activities that should be performed to achieve a specific goal. This plan is the most useful when all stakeholders work together. Thus, the principal purpose...
About the company Brookside Dairy Limited is based in New Zealand. The company intends to enter the China and Middle Eastern markets with its milk powder product. This paper presents the company’s financial statement and a marketing plan to penetrate the markets in China and the Middle East. Financial statement...
The efficiency of data mining in Supply Chain Management (SCM) is becoming increasingly prominent and crucial for business success. SCM involves coordinating production, distribution, and transportation processes both within and outside the company to improve its performance (Sener et al. 2019). Generally, these activities entail a considerable amount of data,...
Introduction For any business the organizational set up plays a pivotal role in the growth of business. Limited liability of ownership is originally associated with corporate set ups; but the same features with some modifications have also been applied in limited liability partnerships. There are other positive and negative features...
Current project Presently, Ford Motor Company plans to install a photovoltaic system that is powered by solar energy at their Michigan plant. The project required a total of three million American dollars to be complete. Raising this amount of money appeared to be an insurmountable task, due to the after-effects...
Potavin (2006) describes a true leader as one who maintains an uncompromising adherence to an internalized, but otherwise generally accepted code of moral values; who adheres to utter sincerity, honesty, and candor in all communication; and who avoids deception, expediency, artificiality, or shallowness of any kind in all situations. In...
Abstract Lidl, a Germany-based international discount retailer that primarily focuses on food, is considering entering another country’s market. It has narrowed its choices down to either Norway, where it had tried and failed to expand previously, and Mexico. However, the chain struggles to make the final decision and develop a...
OD (Organization Development) is mainly the practice and theory of planned, methodical change in the values, beliefs, and attitudes of the employees through creating and reinforcing long-term training programs. It is paramount to note that OD is action-oriented and it begins with a thorough organization-wide investigation of the current situation...
At some point in a person’s career, he or she may play a leading role in a specific capacity. One might consider recognizing or endorsing a particular style of leadership, whether he or she heads a briefing, project, group, or an entire company (Al-Malki & Juan, 2018). Most professionals develop...
Industry: Apparel Stores Gap, Inc. Date: 01/09/14 Ticker Symbol: GPS – NYSE Recommendation: Hold Current price: $46.15 Price Target: $46.03 Earnings per Share Ratio 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Earnings per share 1.58 1.88 1.56 2.33 2.74 Price/earnings ratio 14.8 12.3 10.7 15.2 14.0 Highlights The company reported an increase...
The article under consideration, “Influence of participation in strategic change: Resistance, organizational commitment and change goal achievement,” written by Rune Lines, examines strategic change implementation. It highlights the importance of participation in the process for a positive outcome and reflects the possible adverse effects of employees’ failure to contribute to...
This paper aims at analyzing different advertisement strategies and mistakes made by businesses that lead to losses or closure. A food restaurant in the United States has been struggling to pay workers and make a profit. The business is among the poorly rated with an average daily income of less...
Lack of working capital (cash gaps), a constant search for money to repay debts to suppliers, employees, budget, non-payment of buyers, or customers all lead to the fact that a company cannot manage its obligations. These issues increase accounts payable in record keeping (Klammer, 2018). The solution to working capital...
The word leadership refers to a social process of persuading individuals to carry out certain duties. In the modern world, conservative meaning of this idiom has changed. An organization has some goals that are both long-term and short-term. To facilitate realization of these goals, the administration employs leaders who have...
Introduction Ethics can be defined as a philosophical treatment of a moral order or the values that relate to human conduct with respect to the rightness and wrongness of a specific action. There are various codes of ethics established to govern different practices for example nursing, teaching and business codes...
NationaliTeas is a fast-growing online tea shop that managed to grow from an unremarkable local business to a highly popular global organization with international partnerships and ties. At the same time, for the expansion and successful development of the company in the future, specific guidelines concerning communication with both international...
The finance manager is an important and eminent person in any organization. The finance manager has to control all financial activities of the organization like controlling the cash, long term and short term investments, etc., handling the company’s shares, dividend distribution to shareholders, financial assets, and liabilities of the organization....
In 2004, Lenovo was China’s largest computer manufacturer, while IBM was famous for inventing the personal computer (PC) in 1981. That is why the business world drew significant attention to the case when Lenovo acquired the IBM division in late 2004. Thus, the given paper is going to demonstrate that...
Hospitality is a continuously growing industry, which only recreantly reached its peak. Such phenomena as democratization and mass tourism considerably propelled it (Vainikka, 2015). Thus, new processes, methods, and theoretical frameworks are applied in the industry, including strategic management, which has accumulated a considerable body of literature (Köseoglu et al.,...
Operations management is an essential process that uses raw materials to turn them into goods and services. Cachon, Girotra, & Netessine (2020) mention that this phenomenon is connected with the supply chain because the two reflect the internal and external operational systems, respectively. That is why it is not a...
Introduction Today, the development of marketing strategies and ways of business development is impossible without considering technology. The most common marketing technologies are online sales, digital marketing, SaaS, cloud computing, cloud storage, robotic process automation, and robotics to collate data. The fashion industry is a massive segment of the global...
Staff development and evaluation is an essential leadership process that plays a vital role in an organization’s success. It is of vital importance to provide employees with high-quality professional development and then analyze the results. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the necessary elements of effective staff development...
In nature, all elements are interconnected, and each species plays a specific role, and so do honey bees. A decline in their population or what is even more frightening, the possible complete disappearance may pose a grave threat to the environment and compromise many agricultural practices. Throughout the last century,...
Fundraising for any purpose can sometimes be an arduous task. People are usually not inclined to give their money, especially if the assignment requires them to take any action. However, there are many methods by which the attention of the target audience can be attracted to a particular problem. This...
Mining is considered a physically demanding and hazardous activity for its workers. More than a hundred years ago, it had high mortality and occupational injuries due to insufficient development of technologies and methods for ensuring operations security. However, numerous innovations and regulations have been introduced over the past 100 years...
The styles that a leader adopts may significantly impact the team’s performance. Those are numerous, and one can select what suits them the most and guarantees improved results. One of the recent and promising leadership styles is transformational. It appears to address the challenges set by the 21st century and...
Investing has always involved taking risks with many unknowns in the equation. Markets change rapidly, stock prices can rise and fall quickly, and partners can break promises. Two business figures, Warren Buffet and Bernie Madoff, have raised fortunes and enjoyed impeccable reputations, yet one of them is still praised as...
