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Executive Summary The main aim of this research was to examine critical factors that need to be considered when designing an LMD strategy to build human and social capital. As business landscape changes, effective leadership, and management are necessary to create sustainable business practices. Based on the reviewed literature, it...
Introduction Background Throughout the past decades, the priorities of the business management have undergone critical changes. Thus, it is now evident that one of the key determinants of a successful performance is the customer’s positive perception of a company’s image or the so-called “brand’ (O’Guinn et al. 2014). According to...
Tony Hayward of BP Situation at the Time BP Oil Company is a British owned company and it initiated the deepwater rig to exploit the oil resources at the deep-sea in Texas. However, the company did not do the job directly but sub contracted other companies to help in the...
Impact of sales and operations planning in supply chain integration on the Amazon company The supply chain is critical for Amazon because it ensures connections with different bodies and provides an opportunity to receive materials or objects and transfer them to the buyers. This procedure is rather complex, and its...
Introduction The case of the Home-Style Cookies baking company that operates in the United States involves a few problems related to potential improvements that can strengthen the company and increase the effectiveness of its work. There are numerous companies that HSC can use as a reference model. Among them, there...
Highlight the role that the board of directors should play in bringing oversight to IT at IVK. What’s important about the board’s role? Although IT became paramount to the business sphere, it remains the responsibility of IT departments. Nolan and McFarlan state that the majority of boards of directors remain...
Integrated Logistics for DEP/GARD The following stages add value: The DEP’s seven-day delivery and the flexibility of the company: it can change the kind and quantity of the produced polymers; The interactive system which becomes a helpful instrument since it connects different departments and reduces the number of errors; Verifying...
Introduction Strategic HR management ensures that organisations achieve long-term benefits such as the core competence and positive business returns from their human resources. Strategic HR management is crucial for strategic planning and long-term goals of an organisation. This enables the HR to identify employees’ skills that can ensure an organisation...
P&G CASE This recommends the implementation of the North America Compaction Roll Out. In this framework, Powder Laundry Detergent Compaction will be undertaken as well. Mainly, this initiative will lead to substantial market growth and enhanced customer loyalty, which is likely to enhanced profitability over time. It is also targeted...
The Top Ten Companies The franchise list features firms from different franchise categories. According to the Entrepreneur’s (2016a) ranking, the top ten companies that pursue franchising as a mode of international expansion include: Jimmy John’s Sandwiches (Food). Hampton by Hilton (Mid-price hotel). Supercuts (Hair salon). Servpro (Insurance/disaster restoration and cleaning)....
Analysing the Brand Introduction De Beers is a jewellery brand created through a partnership between Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) and the De Beers Group of Companies (‘Diamonds: De Beers raises production’ 2009). It is the world’s leading diamond exploration and mining company. It is also engaged in the trading...
SCM and Kirkpatrick Brinkerhoff’s Success Case Method (SCM) can be discussed as an alternative to Kirkpatrick’s Return on Expectations (ROE) model that is used in order to evaluate training. Training groups can benefit from using SCM in addition to Kirkpatrick’s model because such type of the training analysis allows for...
GM’s use of forecasting and the way it drives the capacity planning strategy Forecasting is necessary for generating the strategy and the plan for carrying it out because it is close to impossible to design the company’s development plan without trying to figure out the future prospects. The company might...
Introduction Xiaomi is a relatively young Chinese startup company that specializes in highly cost-effective consumer electronics. In 2014, the company entered a rapidly growing fitness wearables market by introducing Mi Band. In one year, the company managed to become the second-biggest seller of fitness trackers, with almost 25% of global...
Introduction The complexity of the marketing environment for organizations that operate in the current competitive market calls for the integration of marketing communication. This demand introduces the first question that organizations need to consider when developing a marketing communication policy in any market: Does the organization have the capacity to...
Article’s Topic: Importance and Relevance The targeted Harvard Business Review article for this exercise is “The Truth About CSR” by Kasturi Rangan, Lisa Chase, and Sohel Karim. The authors treat corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a critical aspect of business culture and organizational behavior (OB). The article encourages organizations to...
Introduction Justin Bieber fans must have been happy to the max when their beloved appeared at their doors with a cameraperson and a box of acne treatment medication. Whether there was some casting for the most pimple-faced Bieber fan or not, it was an all-round ad campaign launched by Proactiv...
Introduction Professional development is closely associated with talents, abilities, and skills that should be gained for reaching professional growth. In addition, practical skills needed are based on various categories of learning from college graduation, training courses, educational practice to final courses. All these components are toughly intertwined into a complex...
The Culture of Best Buy Best Buy Company is an organization that consists of many departments and sections which are governed differently but all are aimed at contributing to the best of all the individuals and the company at large. The culture at best pay has undergone some changes as...
Introduction Like any sphere of management, human resources management can face external influences. There is a wide range of such influences, including political, economic, and social. To ensure that successful human resources management is not undermined by a certain external impact, it is necessary to analyze topical issues, explore possible...
Introduction Ethical behavior is something good since it empowers human beings to demonstrate desirable attributes such as dignity, fairness, integrity, honesty, and equality. The concept of ethics guides individuals to act by their social values, norms, and practices. The principle is also applicable in different settings such as learning institutions...
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...
Recruiting guide Qualifications and skills required to obtain the job: experience of working in retail and skills of providing customer service. A chance of quick promotion to managerial positions for college graduates and the candidates with work experience in retail. Relevant labor market: Candidates from Oregon and Washington Activities to...
Introduction Project managers are cognizant of the fact that project completion can be jeopardized by a variety of factors that include, but are not limited to the absence of key project members, change in project specifications, and technical problems. All projects are susceptible to the unavoidable risk of delays; therefore,...
Amazon e-commerce has plenty of pros and cons. On the one hand, it helps create a comfortable buying experience for customers. On the other hand, there are limitations such as the lack of universal Internet access. This essay explores advantages and disadvantages of Amazon company e-commerce. Pros and Cons of...
Introduction This paper is a case study on an organization called Southwest which deals with protection of civil rights of minority groups. According to reliable information, the organization is faced with management challenges which have lead to a decline in demand for its services, low cohesion among employees, poor relationship...
Introduction The centrality of employee input in an organization’s overall performance can only be ignored at the peril of an organization’s long-term survival. The significance of employee performance in the contemporary business environment is accentuated by workers’ contributions in promoting organizations’ capacity to cope with the intense competition (Ola &...
Ethical Leadership Behavior Enron’s bankruptcy is considered to be one of the largest company bankruptcies ever: the company’s CEOs, Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling were convicted of fraud and conspiracy, as they had cashed millions of dollars in stock before the company eventually collapsed, thus taking the earnings of thousands...
Business and Industry Profile Kark Shop is a new tea shop in Muscat, Oman that is aimed at the provision of quality flavored tea to customers around Muscat and other parts of Oman. It is a Limited Liability Company managed by XYZ. XYZ is suitable as a manager of Kark...
Executive Summary This research has been conducted as analytical analysis of Pret a Manger, the company that is going to prove the importance of changes that could contradict the visions of the company, and British Airways, the company that introduces a powerful example of how an organisation should implement changes...
Corporate governance is the management of organizational and legal registration of the business, optimization of organizational structures, and the construction of intra- and interfirm relations of the company by the objectives (Larcker & Tayan, 2015). The main function of corporate governance is to ensure the work of the company for...
Summary The book dwells upon products, their types, branding strategies used to market them, packaging, labeling and issues associated with packaging and labeling. First of all, it is noted that the product is a complex concept which is based on core customer value. Thus, consumers buy a product if they...
How Differences in Political Environments Impact Operations in Global Markets The case study “Busang (A): River of Gold” for Harvard Business Review explored the opportunities and challenges of gold mining in Indonesia by a Canadian mining firm Bre-X Minerals (led by David Walsh) as well as recommended appropriate solutions for...
Abstract The main sources of funding available for a project are bank overdraft/loan, share capital and retained earnings. These sources have different risks and benefits such as high-interest rate, repayment period, and availability. The benefits of joint-venture are shared risks and larger capital contribution. The risks are reduced returns and...
Introduction Managers need vital information before introducing new products and services into the market. Such new products are those that create value for the consumers. As a result, it is important for companies to carry out marketing research before introducing a new product. The aim of this research is to...
Introduction It generates high income through in-app purchases (IAP) and applies a price discrimination strategy to enable it to charge customers above the marginal cost. The business models target a large client base of online or smartphone mobile users giving them games for free. Candy crash creates short, addictive candy-puzzles...
Business Writing Steps (Pringle & O’Keefe, 2003) Communication plays a pivotal role in all facets of life. As such, it is always important to consider various factors in order to ensure that the message being communicated is received and understood. While writing any communication within an organization, the following steps...
Introduction Innovation is a key driving force of entrepreneurship. On the other hand, creativity brings about innovation and entrepreneurship. Without creativity, it would be hard for an individual to innovate. Consequently, there would be no entrepreneurship. According to Martins and Terblanche (2003, p. 68), creativity refers to ‘the process by...
Introduction In the contemporary times, event sponsorship is an accepted powerful product promotional tool that when used in conjunction with other marketing tools enables an organisation to reach its set objectives. Event sponsorship is a more innovative marketing strategy than other endeavours such as advertisement and product promotional campaigns as...
Alibaba Group is one of the global leaders in the sphere of e-commerce that is oriented to the development of new business-to-business and business-to-customer platforms. As a result, the operations management of the organization serves to address the strategic goals while controlling existing operations processes, and it is aligned with...
“The strategic management process begins when d firm defines its mission” (Barney & Hesterly, 2013, p. 8). For this reason, it is absolutely necessary to determine the mission of a company under analysis and understand all peculiarities of its functioning in order to make a well structured and comprehensive analysis...
There is a variety of different methods of selecting the best candidates to hire. Among them there are clinical prediction, unit weighing, rational weighing and multiple hurdle selection procedure. Tanglewood leaders are searching for the optimized ways to reduce the costs of the recruitment and selection procedures and this is...
Identify the public company you have selected and include the publicly traded stock symbol The company selected for the analysis is the Wal-Mart Stores organization, which is famous for its unbelievably low prices and at the same time provides the products of consistently good quality. WMT is the publicly traded...
Using the Big five personality dimensions, diagnose Mulally’s personality. How have these dimensions influenced his leadership at Ford? Personality is complex and varies according to different people. The big five personality dimensions are usually broad categories of personal behaviors and traits and though most of the researchers do not agree...
Introduction Corporate governance refers to the processes, methodologies, and relations through which companies are run, directed and regulated. In every organization, structures have been established to illustrate how responsibilities and rights are distributed among shareholders. The structures also identify how rules and procedures are to be followed whenever crucial decisions...
Introduction Lloyd’s of London is one of the oldest insurance markets in the world. Their history spans more than 330 years and an innumerable number of events that affected the market. Currently, the market consists of more than a hundred syndicates which are managed by 57 different agencies. The market...
Organizational culture is a manner in which people in a company operate unconsciously and consciously in their daily activities (Flamholtz & Randle 2011). Through understanding the organizational culture, an institution can identify with the culture that prevails and supports essential programs within its workforce to accomplish the strategic objectives. Organizational...
Marketing The concept of online video promotion has allowed companies and organizations to fulfill their marketing objectives. Until recent times, organizations have had to rely on the experiences of marketing and promotional agencies or attend their online marketing seminars to comprehend how to create, manage, and even execute simple online...
Executive Summary This research paper seeks to explain the five forces as postulated by Michael Porter and how applicable they are in the modern industry. A case study of the cement industry in Saudi Arabia is used to shed light on the significance of Porter’s five forces. The fundamental competitive...
Introduction Corporate management is complex as challenges are often diverse. The ability of the managers to maintain efficient performance and the ability to prove resilient to the management wrangles are considerable factors that make managers proficient (Yukl & Lepsinger, 2004). More frequently, controlling the top management officials where personal interests...
Being a good manager is a factor that goes beyond formal training and it requires a great deal of talent. In the context of the global business environment, good managers are required to have apt leadership abilities. The relationship between a manager and an employees is one of the most...
As a result of the enactment of the 1970 Act of Occupational Safety and Health in the U.S, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was formed. The idea was to have a body that would ensure a safe and healthy working environment for employees. It sets rules and standards for...
Summary of the Book The book “Isn’t It Obvious?” by Eliyahu Goldratt gives a detailed analysis of a company that is struggling to tackle its problems and realize the targeted goals. One outstanding fact about the company is that they have a Jonah (or the goal). In order to emerge...
Introduction There are two major factors that influence an individual performance within any given setting and these are leadership in place and individual motivation (McCutcheon 2004). There are also theories that try to explain what motivates people to perform better and what contributes to their behavioral changes. Motivation refers to...
Situational leadership is one of the most commonly used leadership models in the contemporary world. Its history is rather short; however, its impact and effectiveness boost its popularity among some of the best business leaders today. As business environments became more intense and densely populated, business leaders started to experience...
Importance of a leader Some people should make some serious decisions and rule our world and, at the same time, some people accept these decisions, hoping that they will result in some benefits for them. It should be said that not always leaders, who are responsible for some important decisions,...
Introduction Organizational structure is an important determinant of the organization’s performance. Depending on the size, scope, and character of the operations, the structure can improve or disrupt the product’s quality. The following paper analyzes the organizational structure of a small business organization. Chart Description The chart used for the paper...
Introduction The modern era of social networking has transformed the manner in which many people share information. Social networks have revolutionised both the external and internal aspects of many organisations. Social networking has also transformed the nature of communication in many firms (Wang & Kobsa, 2013). This discussion therefore identifies...
Introduction Business ethics can be described as the application of the moral rules that exist within a society to the practice of business. The fact that morals are highly dependent on the cultural or religious background of a person as well as his or her personal interpretation conditions the difficulty...
Introduction Over the recent past, the global market has been characterized by a very high level of competition. This has been characterized by a very high level of competition. In particular, the market for computers and electronics, in general, has been increasing over time. This competition has increased as a...
Introduction The success of an industry relies on the strategies formulated and developed to reach the customers within the component organizations. Services or goods are prepared or manufactured and supplied to customers through distribution channels. A business must spy its directions in a strategic way to ensure that all organizations...
Executive Summary In this case study, Macy’s, Inc. is chosen for the analysis. Its long history, a variety of approaches to cooperate with different stakeholders, and opportunities offered to customers and employees serve as the main reason for why this company is used in the analysis. Macy’s representatives have already...
Executive Summary Effective service process development and implementation entail the interplay of various operations management considerations and decisions. The central aims of new service design to strengthen a firm’s competitive position and enhance process efficiency. This paper identifies the influential factors in the service process development in light of supply...
Walmart is the company that took the dominant position in the market. The strategy of the business to provide the customers with the American products for the lowest price seems to be essential to the company’s success. There is hardly an organization in the world that does not face challenges,...
There are several organizational boundaries that exist within any entity and they are key elements of management. These boundaries mostly exist in respect to employee groupings and basic personnel management (Aarons, Ehrhart, & Hurlburt, 2015). An environment in which boundaries occur is juxtaposed by a ‘boundary-less’ environment whereby horizontal or...
Executive summary The Tasmanian forestry industry is shifting towards efficiency in processing timber. The effectiveness of subsidies or tariffs depends on the elasticity of supply and demand. Low elasticity of supply will make both policies ineffective. The high elasticity of supply becomes effective even when the demand in the local...
Executive Summary Organizations have varying perceptions of disability in the workplace. The study discussed in this paper was undertaken in 15 organizations with a view of investigating their views on people with disabilities. It was undertaken in employment sectors that included education, production, companies, local governments, and small and medium...
Current Situation Facing U.S. Stroller Although the baby stroller market might not seem very aggressive in terms of competition and customers’ demands, the U.S. Stroller organization has been applying great efforts to retain its top position in the designated area (the U.S. baby care market, 2016). The manufacturing process is...
Introduction Whole Foods Market is an American company specialized in foods without artificial hydrogenated fats, colors, flavors, and sweeteners (Harbin & Humprey, 2014). The corporation embraces the best business practices to create a sustainable future. The firm has outlined specific quality standards that must be met by its suppliers. In...
Growth of store branding in the US over 25 years Based on recent reports, private label products are vital to the growth of retailers. In the past, private label brands competed with the national brands using the price-value proposition. With the tag of generic product offerings, they often attracted lower...
Introduction Wells Fargo combines modern technologies with existing human resources to drive performance. Such technologies make it easier for employees to realize their goals and minimize wastes. Training systems at Wells Fargo guided by modern informatics have been put in place in an attempt to promote performance (Imran, Maqbool, &...
Kellogg’s Approach to Incorporating Diversity: Research Paper Diversity in the workforce is discussed as a necessary condition for multinational companies that are oriented to preserve their leading positions in the world and to address the globalization trends. To succeed in developing the multinational company with the productive workforce and efficient...
Abstract Amazon is one of the leading online retailers in the global market. The company sells various products and sends them to different parts of the world. The network of cargo and fulfillment facilities in the USA is substantial, which has enabled the company to introduce the prime delivery service...
Customer segmentation is an important part of the business activity in general and a highly effective customer relationship management practice. The information obtained through segmentation allows personalizing goods and services offered by the company and thus ensure its relevance to the customers. Its advantages are best described through its three...
In order to predict the company’s financial performance and profitability during the next several years, it is important to focus on financial forecasting and develop pro-forma statements (Hillier, Clacher, Ross, Westerfield, & Jordan, 2014; Piper, 2010). The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how pro-forma financial statements are used...
Introduction Effective leadership is considered essential in the development of nations and institutions. Although organizational leadership is a universal concept, its attributes and effectiveness differ across cultures. The multi-phase GLOBE study sought to define how culture shapes leadership efficiency in organizations (House et al. 2004). The large-scale project drew data...
Background Alaska Airlines is an organization that operates since the 1930s. I was considered to be one of the top ten largest American airlines at the end of the 20th century. The company is rather expanded and operates in 36 cities with the main hub in Seattle. Operating together with...
Abstract Traditionally, the buying and selling of products and services has always occurred either through a face to face transaction, a letter of intent or even a simple phone call where a person places an order and pays upon delivery. Yet due advances in technology where the scale and scope...
JCB’s Strategic Initiatives and Decisions The impact of the global recession and JCB’s strategic initiatives on the accounting performance of the company The global recession that started in 2008 had devastating impacts on many companies. Before the recession, JCB had witnessed rapid growth in its portfolio. The company achieved a...
Introduction Achieving competitive edge is a fundamental aspect in both profit and non-profit making organisations. Howard (259) posits that competitive advantage can be attained through various strategies such as integration of new technology among others. However, maintaining competitive advantage is challenging due to high competition. In addition to new technology,...
The 3Ps of GSCM The company managers face a number of encounters in administering profitable and competitive corporations while trying to embrace the comprehensive ethical and social tasks. Such encounters appear in the overall banner of Corporate Social Responsibility. In fact, the CSR needs the corporations to assimilate the ecological,...
Introduction Customers and consumers are constantly being bombarded by the media and other avenues with information pertaining to products existent in the market. This form of publicity may be catalyzed by a variety of events which may provide positive or negative publicity to the product or brand. Product harm crisis...
In the context of product recalls, crisis management can be defined as the systematic attempt often initiated by the management of the organization to avoid organizational crises or to manage those crisis events that do occur using various crisis management strategies classified into four main categories, namely denial, involuntary recall,...
Everpix was a business establishment that focused on providing customers with an excellent app for managing their photos. The founders of the firm aimed at making the startup become a world choice for the management of photos. The service could help people to manage their photos using digital cameras and...
The Specifications of the American Economy The United States of America represents the most dominant world economy level, which may be justified by the high development of the US infrastructure as well as efficient international marketing. Thus, the American dollar became the most usable world transaction currency. It characterizes the...
Introduction: Implementing a Socially Responsible Marketing Plan A wheatgrass business represents a profitable venture that includes a variety of farming activities. The industry of wheatgrass cultivation, however, produces a wide range of environmental concerns. Therefore, it is crucial to developing a socially responsible marketing plan for the wheatgrass production launching....
When considering how human beings can get more out of work and life, it is important to consider the concept of rationalisation. Rationalisation as a concept has been defined by Max Weber a leading authority on issues of economy, employment, work, and capitalism. Rationalisation is a concept that applies to...
“In probably 99% of such cases… my answer would be ‘No, I will not share my password’… That said, my response… was from the perspective of the business owner.” (Edmond par. 3-4). Introduction Not very recently, perhaps just a few years ago, there came to existence a certain peculiar practice...
Introduction Over the past few years, many companies have adopted social media as a platform for online marketing. Companies utilize social media platforms for product promotion, reputation management and profile development. This has made social media an important component of any company’s marketing strategy (Groeger, 2011). Organizations use social media...
The significance of the role of an Operational Manager (OM) is truly ample; creating premises for the efficient completion of the key objectives and smooth running of all operations, the specified member of an organization certainly is to be appreciated. To identify the key tasks that an OM must accomplish...
Introduction: The Non-Alcoholic Beverage Company Portfolio The paper regards the non-alcoholic beverages sustainability in the context of company analysis. The major principles of organizational hierarchy development, as well as finance raising and human resources management, are discussed. Moreover, the work views the questions of equipment sustainability and production procedures. Non-Alcoholic...
Introduction Organizational changes and behavioral patterns are important aspects of management. Though crucial, change management is an important aspect of business administration that does not always require the implementation of stringent management policies. Change and desirable organizational behavior do not always manifest themselves in people’s behavioral changes. Instead, the ability...
The negative outcomes of organizational stress have been well documented in the literature, particularly in light of today’s business environment which necessitates organizations to raise the bar on employee productivity, effectiveness, and adaptation to change (Dale & Fox, 2008). I my view, however, the positive outcomes of organizational stress are...
Introduction Varied reasons motivate a firm to acquire other entities. Firms acquire others as a form of investment, which is expected to generate future returns. The main objective of firms is to maximize the shareholders’ capital, and thus companies acquire others for the same reason. Halliburton is one of the...
How has Wal-Mart Stores invested in and assessed its corporate social responsibility? Where has the company invested? Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is unanimously considered not merely an organization with a rigid set of CSR principles, but the company that sets an example in CSR principles implementation. Wal-Mart has taken CSR to...
Introduction The Dannon Company, which is a well known organization in food industry, has been providing outstanding products and services for quite a while. Moreover, the organization has been famous for its rigid set of ethical principles, as well as its compliance with the above-mentioned rules. However, in the wake...
The rational decision-making model The rational decision-making model provides a systematic approach to making decisions using logic and cognitive functions such as creativity and imagination (Morcol, 2006). The word “rational” means that the process applies logic and aims to get the most feasible solution to a problem. The method can...
Introduction Ethics is an issue that should be at the core of the operations of all corporations. The concept of ethics is one that goes hand in hand with corporate responsibility. These concepts, even though important, are sometimes not adhered to by the corporate bodies (Johnson, 2012). This lack of...
Coca Cola is one of the most recognizable brands and products in the world. It has a long history, and its expansion to all of the continents is remarkable. It is necessary to note that different companies employ quite different strategies to market their products in multiple countries. Thus, some...
Introduction With the evolving technology, organizations are putting more efforts to keep up with these advances in technology. The business environment has to a great extent been influenced by the constant changes that are being witnessed in the market currently, technology has made it easier to come up with methods...
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...
Description of company and purpose The proposed business name is Juicy Fruit Gum Limited. Juicy Fruit Gum Limited will be located in Miami. In this case, the company will sell various products in relation to market needs. Its main products will be chewing gums and sweets. The purpose of this...
Introduction Snapple Juice targets all the youths and young people. As far as market segmentation is concerned, Snapple juice targets the health conscious market segment (Snapple 16). The company brands and beverages target the youth and they have been doing well in this target market. All along, Snapple juice has...
Introduction Regulatory bodies usually strive to ensure that there are no monopolies in any industry. This is because, in a monopolistic market, there is no stiff competition between various companies. Lack of competition does not provide a monopoly with the necessary impetus to improve the quality of its products. TransGlobal...
Introduction Economists rate BP previously referred to as British Petroleum as the third-largest oil company in the world. Its locality in London. It merged with Amoco and changed its name to BP. It rebranded itself by creating a new logo, slogan, and tagline. However, the company was linked to a...
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...
Corporate social responsibility (CRS) is considered to be a significant part of any business strategy. It is usually connected with “the establishment and operation of the value chain and with a clear, direct benefit for both the company and the community” (Urip, 2010, p.69). To succeed in business development, a...
Executive Summary Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop an in-depth analysis of financial reports for the Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM), the flag carrier of the Netherlands. The review will analyze the Company’s crucial financial statements and documents to determine its performance in the last three years. With...
Michael Dell built a company from scratch. From his dorm room, he created a global business empire building upon a foundation that is unique in the computer world at that time: a build-to-order and sell-direct value chain. Most of the companies existing at t,hat time and even in the 21st...
A system is a group of components that work together towards the accomplishment of specific goals. An information system, therefore, incorporates all data processed into information relevant to an organization that assists in achieving the set targets. Computerized information systems are in use in the modern world. Since technology is...
Subway is a restaurant which operates within the US restaurant industry. In its operation, the firm intends to be established as the best fast food restaurant in the US. Considering the exit distance of diversity in consumers’ tastes and preferences, the firm has diversified its menu by incorporating different diets....
Introduction Leadership in contemporary society entails several things that involve individual traits. Every leader has a desire to show that they have the essential elements and competencies to be effective in attracting people to follow them (Kraemer 30). Effective leadership is all about being charismatic. According to the Harvard Business...
Introduction The International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation is a multinational corporation with branches in the US, Europe, and Africa. In 1911, Thomas Watson and Charles Ranlett Flint established the corporation in Endicott, New York, as a public company. Since then, several changes have taken place in the company’s organizational structure,...
The mission statements In most organizations, the missions or visions statements represent the publicly observable element in the strategic administration procedure that fluctuates in particularity, layout, constituents, and span. The paper seeks to identify the mission statements for Starbucks, Toyota, and Google. Besides, the paper explains how these corporations implement...
Toyota One of the world’s leading car producing companies, Toyota has been enjoying a worldwide success not only due to the quality of its products, but also because of the pricing strategy that it has chosen when entering the global market. Though the change of the environment, in which the...
The company of “Under Armour” already sells its products not only via intermediaries but also by using direct to consumer (DTC) sales. We will argue that the company should use DTC sales more, despite some of their disadvantages, and that the most profitable way of DTC selling is Factory Houses....
Introduction Instagram’s main line of business focuses on sharing photos and videos. While operating in this line of business, the organisation has immensely altered the manner in which people perceive the world. Kelvin Systrom who is the company’s co-founder maintains that Instagram constitutes a key element of the lives of...
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...
Introduction Natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes experienced in China, Thailand, and Japan affected not only people’s lives but also world businesses. A supply chain is the circulatory system of any company (Canis, 2011). It links the manufacturing and distribution departments of an enterprise to the world. In this era...
Introduction The purpose of this Risk Management Plan is to outline the strategies and procedures for identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring risks associated with building a house. The plan is based upon a thorough evaluation of possible factors that may hinder the effective implementation of the project and reduce its...
Ethical Issue Rationale for Selecting the Dilemma The dilemma of workplace privacy affects all employees regardless of whether they work with computers and the Internet. I chose this topic because employers monitor workers’ internet and device activity very often, and there is a lack of policies surrounding this issue. For...
Competitive Rivalry The current competitive rivalry in the industry is intense due to different approaches and strategies that major companies apply to survive and grow. As one of the largest can manufacturers, American National Can took the merging approach and became part of Pechiney International Group. That enabled more resources...
Action Plan for Market Entry in the United States Russell and Bromley can focus on the SOSTAC framework, more notable actions, and control when identifying the most effective approaches to entering the U.S. market. Regarding action, the first might consider franchises for several reasons. The first reason is that the...
Introduction Despite accounting for only a small portion of overall revenue and profit made by all enterprises, small businesses are critical to the health of the U.S. economy. Starting a small business enables entrepreneurs to bring new goods or processes to market, and small firms have created many new jobs....
Case Presentation Walmart’s transportation network is quite effective at the moment. It is one of the factors determining the network’s success. Walmart’s supply chain is efficient and capable of responding quickly to emerging problems as they arise. However, there is always an opportunity to improvise and optimize the logistics planning...
Proposal Purpose Today, organizations compete for the most competent employees, resulting in job competition since qualified and innovative employees significantly impact their jobs. Organizations must retain the most productive employees and get the competent and right employees. Attracting and retaining employees who help the firm achieve its intended goal is...
Introduction Financial mistakes are among the most typical corporate failures that can lead to the company’s gradual destruction, and Carillion is one example that illustrates this hypothesis. Carillion had more than 43,000 workers and was the UK’s second-biggest building and property management business before its demise (House of Commons Hansard...
Introduction A company’s corporate culture refers to its shared beliefs, values, rituals, and practices that shape the employees’ behavior. In other words, an organization’s corporate culture is the unwritten code of conduct that guides the interactions of all stakeholders within an organization (Widarko & Anwarodin, 2022). Many managers in the...
Introduction Effective listening is a crucial leadership skill in the military. Leaders must understand and address the needs of their subordinates to achieve mission objectives. Military leaders must be able to listen attentively and comprehend their team members to make informed decisions and lead with confidence. Military leaders can serve...
Summary The principles for developing a successful web strategy for a small e-business are to comprehend the elements an entrepreneur should consider before entering the e-commerce space. Additionally, it is important to avoid the ten e-commerce myths. A good Internet strategy for a small e-business should also incorporate tactics for...
Contributions to Team Meetings and Discussions During one of the recent online team meetings, I played the informal role of moderator. I was responsible for maintaining communication order and allowing all participants to express their opinions and ideas. I facilitated the discussion, calling on team members to participate actively and...
Introduction Walmart is a Fortune 500 company of particular interest for analysis. The corporation is a profitable and renowned retailer that functions online and offline and continuously grows through mergers and acquisitions (Bixler & Honhon, 2021; Chiu et al., 2021). Walmart successfully performs in a challenging business environment and has...
Case Summary The business case I decided to analyze is “Sunk Costs: What Costs Do You See?”. It describes the ethical dilemma faced by Festival Cruise Lines (FCL), the largest cruise company in the world (Stuebs et al., 2014). The main challenge faced by the company and its senior accountant,...
Introduction Impressed by the culture and performance presentation, the CEO has invited an employee to a seminar on motivation, believing it may be linked to organizational performance. Noting that traditional motivational theories often fall short, the CEO, influenced by Bill Parcells’ leadership style, recommends reading Parcells’ Harvard Business Review article...
Market Estimates and Methods Coffee consumption is a significant market aspect that allows people to make life easier and consume a drink without leaving home. The size and volume of the available home espresso machine market in Australia and its key segments must be estimated using several important concepts. First, the...
Data Collection for Decision Making Understanding the economic and political environments of three different countries will help predetermine the success of a product’s entry into the market. Such analytics will minimize the risks of product buyers’ non-acceptance when choosing geographic diversification. The political system is expected to influence legislation and...
Introduction Recruitment is used when seeking qualified candidates to fill an open position. It is used to determine who gets hired for a particular job. The most effective method of job recruitment is through direct advertising. Social media apps, employment sites, and bulletin boards can all be used to spread...
Introduction Procter & Gamble is a widely famous company whose values have been created over the years. One of the most debated parts of the company’s activity is the launch of the Vizir. As a result, the company faced three critical issues while presenting the product in the German market....
Introduction The work of every organization should be regulated by the ethical principles and code of conduct that all its employees share. The company’s core values typically determine these regulations, and they reflect the views of the organization’s leaders on their mission, goals, and acceptable ways to achieve these aims....
Types of Risk Management Strategies Risk Transfer The first option is risk transfer, a strategy whereby a company shifts the potential financial loss from a particular risk to a third party, usually an insurance company. This can be done through various insurance forms, such as property, liability, or cyber insurance....
Introduction Shopping in-store has been a popular activity for many years, but as technology and online options continue to improve, the convenience of shopping online has become much more attractive. Thus, it is essential to ask ourselves what the key areas of improvement are in terms of shopping in stores....
Introduction An organization can be established on an individual basis or have a founder team up with others who share their interests. Moreover, organizations can be set up as partnerships when like-minded individuals cooperate and work out the details of how they will do business. Due to the coordinating nature...
Introduction Finding a dream job starts with pursuing one’s passions. The esthetician’s passion for enhancing one’s and others’ natural beauty is linked to this position. Although this job does not require prior medical specialization, specialists should be aware of cosmetic procedures and their effects on human health. They work in...
Introduction Organizational change comprises actions in which a business or company alters major components of its operations, like the underlying infrastructure or technology it employs and its culture. In contrast, organizational change management refers to the successful resolution of organizational change achieved by guiding through preparation, implementation, and follow-through. At...
Introduction Walmart is one of the largest retail companies globally, and the constant improvement of its supply chain processes can explain its success. In the case described by Johnson (2015), Walmart China’s operations are also subject to change, and the focus is on enhancing the quality of suppliers, sourcing, and...
Study Abstract General Topic The study “From Coworkers to Friends” by Sias and Cahill focuses on peer friendships and analyzes their impact on employees’ personal and professional lives. The literature devoted to friendships at work is also analysed regarding relevance to the article’s subject. The literature presented as part of...
The Importance and Key Features of Effective Training Programs Training has always played an essential role in the development of any business. Good training helps prevent wasted time and money when the employee does not know what action to take. Therefore, it is essential to provide quality training to your...
Introduction Workplace spirituality is the organizational values framework demonstrated in the tradition to promote a superior experience through the work processes. It facilitates the employees’ sense of connection with one another in a way that they feel complete and joyful. When people share and experience solidarity in the workplace, they realize...
Background Strategic objectives are a measure of attaining your vision and mission. They reflect the business’s vision, mission, and values and the outcomes of the internal and external environmental analysis. Scorecard Areas Table 1 – Strategic Objectives for the Financial Area Financial Objectives Measures Targets: Timeline/ Metrics Increase market share...
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