The Role of Conflict Management Plan

The Role of Conflict Management Given the possibility of undesirable influences of conflict on teamwork, it is worthwhile for organizational heads to adopt strategies for the management and resolution of conflict. Coyne et al. (2015) identified the need for health officials to “work and institute norms and guidelines about how...

Kodak and Fujifilm Companies Business Performance

Introduction This paper explores major concepts in marketing and corporate strategy. Examples of the concepts include strategy, strategic planning, innovative culture, transformational leadership, effective leadership, effective decision making, strategic positioning, and diversification. The paper seeks to explain why two rival companies, Kodak and Fujifilm have performed differently in the dynamic...

Makey Company’s Case: Total Rewards

Introduction Makey uses various strategies to support its mission and vision. The use of employee compensation addressed most of the challenges affecting the firm’s performance. This essay begins by defining the term total rewards. The essay uses the case of Makey Company to analyze how total rewards can transform the...

Personal Power of Workforce

Personal power denotes the capability to influence or modify a result. From where does one obtain such power? Personal power does not imply how physically powerful one feels but the application of ideas, knowledge, and sentiments to perform in a manner that will ensure the satisfaction of own needs positively....

Russian Restaurant in the UK Macro Environment

Macro Environment Analysis for the Restaurant Industry The macro-environment analysis studies external forces that affect the performance of the restaurant industry in general and the proposed Russian restaurant in particular. Economic factors UK offers an economically sound environment that is good for business activity. The country has a high living...

U.S. Stroller Company’s Situation and Options

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

The Global Business Standards Codex

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

Trends in Human Resource Management

The main functional areas of HRM Collings (2009) opines that human resource management can be well understood by dividing it into five main areas. These include staffing, human resource development, employee compensation and benefits, employees and labor relations, and safety and health. Staffing is a critical function of human resource...

Diamond Model in International Business Strategy

Nowadays it is evident that home and host location strategies in the international system have to be considered within the global context and the current international environment. The changing world sets principally new challenges in front of the business strategy planning and targeting (Cavusgil, Ghauri, Knight, & Riesenberger 2014). The...

Maintaining High Quality: Six Sigma’s Advantages

Maintaining quality standards in an organization high is an essential step towards making the company retain its popularity among the target customers and attract new audiences, thus, entering new markets. It should be noted, though, that the existing quality management frameworks have a tendency to wear their welcome out as...

Coca-Cola’s and Samsung ‘s Home and Host Marketing

Introduction Over the recent past, several companies have been devising strategies that facilitate penetration of international and domestic markets. The need to penetrate international and domestic markets emanates from the advancement in technologies that have led to the globalisation of markets and change in consumer behaviour. To succeed in international...

The Creative Industries of India and New Zealand

Introduction In the current times, creative industries had become imperative contributors in the economies of any state. It is for this reason that regulatory bodies and governments have started to support creative industries so that yield of the industry can be utilized to the fullest. Creative industries not only contribute...

McDonald’s and Burger King Restaurants Contrast

Introduction The hospitality sector is a service industry that greatly depends on customer perception and service quality. Notably, some restaurants can provide similar services to consumers, but the manner of service and quality differentiates the service providers. Service quality usually entails customer care, public relations, and the physical evidence present...

GLOBE Study of Leadership for Multinationals

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...

Gary C. Kelly’s Leadership at Southwest Airlines

Introduction Effective leadership is one of the crucial elements that ensure organizational success. Organizations are multifaceted entities that require commitment and truthfulness with regard to management, leadership, and other related undertakings (Bonnici, 2011). Southwest Airlines ranks among organizations that have demonstrated strict adherence to globally accepted elements of effective leadership....

Effective Compensation Program: Competitiveness and Equity

Introduction Fairness is one of the main criteria for the validity of employee compensation. The following memo examines the concept of the market-based compensation program, defines the roles of the external competitiveness and internal equity, and suggests an approach to balancing them. The suggestion is substantiated with an example of...

Transforming IT: Cisco’s Structural Changes and Their Implications

Introduction Today, more than ever before, change is increasingly becoming a constant reality for any organisation looking to survive and thrive in these turbulent and uncertain times (Merrill, 2002), characterized by increasing globalisation, rapid pace of technological innovation, intense competition, new regulations, and shifting social and demographic trends (By, 2005;...

International Business in the UAE

History of Dubai The economy was initially based on pearl-fishing until oil was discovered about 50 years ago. The economy became heavily reliant on oil that was discovered in various islands, and given the ready market in the world, the country’s economy was boosted. However, this did not last forever....

The Dynamic Environment: Business, Government and Society

Summary of the Chapter The Dynamic Environment The chapter The Dynamic Environment of the book Business, Government and Society begins by examining the business of Royal Dutch Shell PLC. The example of this oil company offers a wide picture of the challenges arising from the industrial revolution. The case highlights...

The Book “Business, Government and Society”

Though the relation between the process of managing entrepreneurship and the social life of the citizens may be considered somewhat farfetched, the link between society and the state economy is much stronger than it may appear to be. In The study of business, government, and society, the first chapter of...

British Petroleum Company: Organization’ Social Performance

Introduction British Petroleum (BP) is a multinational company that deals with gas, crude oil, and petroleum products (Frerrier, 2010). Its headquarters are in London. According to statistics, BP is among the largest energy companies based on market capitalization. Based on annual income, it was named the fifth-largest company in the...

Personal Selling and Sales Management

Reflecting on the success of Vivek Gupta, the IBM salesman, chapter nineteen, discusses personal selling and sales management strategies. Over the years, personal selling has become a lucrative career since salespersons often add value to a product or the selling process (Grewal & Levy, 2011). In the concept of value...

Everpix Business’ Failure

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...

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

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

Crumbs Bakery’s Initiative: Installing Solar Panels for Sustainable Practices

Abstract On February 6th, 2014, the Board of Directors of Crumbs Bakery requested the head of the Procurement and Budgeting Board to conduct a feasibility study about alternative sources of energy that would help the company to reduce its costs. I was chosen as the best qualified applicant to prepare...

The Importance and Process of External Audits

Introduction There is no use denying the fact that money has always been the main remedy which guaranteed existence of society and relations between different manufacturers. Being taken as the criterion according to which the value of a certain product can be determined, it helped people to from their system...

Hernandez & Associates Agency’s Team Leadership Model

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

External Audit: Purpose, Role and Drawbacks

External Audit and Its Role in Large Companies The purpose of external audit and its role are not well understood yet. Although it does have the drawbacks, such as confidentiality issues or audit failures, those are rare; besides, external audit brings many advantages to large corporations and their stakeholders, which...

Panera Bread Company: Resources and Capabilities

Synopsis Panera Bread Company derived from a business that is known as the predecessor of fast casual restaurants and a pioneer of the industry called Au Bon Pain. This business began by a French oven manufacturer in 1976 as a bakery business. Soon, this business was purchased by Louis Kane...

A Stakeholder Approach to Corporate Social Responsibility

Though being a comparatively recent addition to the framework of a company’s structure, the relational aspect of the stakeholder association with business still deserves being considered one of the most successful and promising innovations in the field of business and management. It is essential that the needs of all stakeholders...

Franklin Equipment Ltd Company’s Operations Management

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

Corporate Social Responsibility: Forbes vs. Corporate Critic

Known as a company’s acknowledgement of its impact on the society and the use of corresponding measures to reduce the negative effects of the above-mentioned impact, corporate social responsibility (SCR) includes four key elements, i.e., legal, economic, ethical and philanthropic ones (Osodo & Flaherty, 2014, p. 91). Since assessing the...

The Bulk Agri-Commodity Logistics Chain Contamination

The breakdown of relationships between members of the noodle wheat supply chain occurred due to the contamination of the product and import refusal that entailed operational and financial losses. Of course, contamination is more than just a rude mistake made by the suppliers, as they knew about the norms regarding...

Supply Chain Management in the Food Industry

Designing a proper supply chain in the environment of the global economy is a challenging task for a number of reasons; the numerous risks that need to be dealt with being the key one. Indeed, carrying out operations in the global economy realm exposes an organization to a range of...

Risks and Risk Management Strategies in Supply Chain Operations: An Analytical View

Potential Disruptors of a Supply Chain When defining the factors that are most likely to cause a disruption in the supply chain management (SCM) process, one must mention that these factors can be split into two large categories, i.e., the external and the internal ones. The internal factors are typically...

United Parcel Service Compensation and Benefit System

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

Customer Relationship Management in E-Commerce

The customer relationship management demos which are discussed can be of a great benefit and immense importance to different companies and firms. As far as this paper is concerned, such tools can be of great help to the following company such as Amazon. Amazon is a company that operates in...

The Trump Hotel Annual Report Analysis

Introduction Donald J. Trump started Trump hotels in 1997 as Trump and International Hotel and Tower in 1997. The hotel was a 52-story building used as residential. The other hotels opened later include Trump International Hotels and Tower Chicago, Trump International hotel Las Vegas, Trump International New York, Trump Ocean...

Boeing’s Company Strategy and Advantage

Challenges and Opportunities faced by Boeing in the Late 1990s Boeing has been regarded an industry leader in the production of large aircrafts for commercial and military purposes (Boeing, 2012, p. 12). For a large part of Boeing’s history, the company has received immense support from the US government to...

Nortel Networks Corporation Accounting Theory

Introduction The reporting of financial information is of great essentiality to both the organization and the other stakeholders. “Accounting information is reliable to the extent that it is verifiable, is a faithful representation of the underlying economic reality, and is reasonably free of error and bias” (Young et al, 2007,...

Great Lakes Chemical Company: Supply Chain Overview

There are different companies in the globe and each produces different products. Though some companies may be dealing with similar products or services, they are differentiated. Furthermore, companies have different policies hence differentials in operation. Supply chain map is the different levels that a product goes through before reaching the...

Groupon Company Analysis: Daily Deal or Lasting Success?

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...

Juicy Fruit Gum Company Analysis

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...

Snapple Juice Company Analysis

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...

SunTrust Banking Industry: Founded in 1811, HQ in Atlanta, GA

Executive Summary SunTrust is a Banking industry that was founded in 1811. Its headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, in the U.S and it has about 1,800 branches in the Southeast of the United States. SunTrust employs more than twenty-eight thousand employees, and as at 2009 financial year, it earned revenue...

British Petroleum: Corruption Involving Ethics

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...

Sales Management Practices for Corporate Accounts in Banking

Nowadays, numerous bank institutions provide an option of opening corporate accounts. It creates a high competitiveness in this market and enforces the institutions to search for efficacious solutions aimed at providing the best service for their clients. Employing effective sales management practices in this area leads to great results and...

Package Testing: Ensuring Product Quality with UPS Lab

Customers often pay much attention to the discussion of the package for the purchased or ordered products and goods because the quality of package influences the quality of the product that is finally received by the customer. Therefore, manufacturers from all over the world use the services of UPS Package...

The Impact of Humility and Leadership

The concept of humility has received mounting attention in organizational scholarship in the recent past, particularly in the wake of unprecedented corporate scandals that are often attributed to the unbridled personality, hubris, sense of entitlement and perceived self-importance of the corporate leaders involved (Owens, Johnson & Mitchell 1517). Although humility...

Management: Mass Customization Concept

Introduction In the current-day market, customers’ demands have shifted from general products and services to very specific products. Every other firm in the world is capitalizing in the manufacture of very specific and customer-tailored products. Manufacturers and providers capitalize on practical and very visionary practices. The premise in mass customization...

International Business Machines Corporation Analysis

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,...

International Legal and Ethical Issues in Business

Abstract Political, economic, environmental, cultural, and social factors are some of the factors that can affect business operations and in effect influence decision-making processes in an organization. This paper examines some of these factors, and the effects they have had in the operations of two international companies dealing in petroleum...

The Coca-Cola Company’s Diversity Management

Coca-Cola is a universally well-known brand. The parent company based in Atlanta Georgia produces a concentrate, which it supplies to bottlers all over the world. The company’s threefold mission is, “to refresh the world, to inspire moments of optimism and happiness and to create value and make a difference” (The...

Investing in Germany: Political and Legal Factors for Success

When engaging in international business, investors must comprehensively consider the political and legal factors existing in their preferred investment countries. These factors take a central stage since they directly affect the nature of investment and its performance in the state of preference. Political factors come in the form of unanticipated...

Jeep Company’s Marketing

Introduction Jeep is an automobile company, which was established in 1941 in the US. The firm is a subsidiary of Chrysler Group Limited Liability Company, which is owned by Fiat S.P.A and it is headquartered at Toledo, Ohio. Jeep has expanded its operations into the global market by establishing outlets...

Cover Letter for Job

I would like to apply for a position of assistant/apprentice hairdresser in your salon. I have chosen your salon because I recognize and appreciate the magnificent and trendy hairstyles your company offers to its customers and would be so proud to be part of your zealous team. I have recently...

Job Satisfaction and Employee Turnover

Introduction The management topic that has been chosen for this study is the importance of job satisfaction and its influence on the staff turnover. Employee turnover has been a subject of interest for many scholars, managerial practitioners, and organizational managers over the past decade. Employee turnover happens when employees willingly...

Michelin’s New Pilot Super Sport Tires: A Game Changer

Introduction In this paper we will analyze trade mark Michelin, its new product and will talk about the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. Michelin is considered to be one of the leading tire manufacturing companies in the world. There is no doubt that this market is quite competitive and in...

Business Management: Cross-Training Theory

Introduction To optimize productivity benefits, businesses today are cross-training their employees to leap the economies of scale that come with such strategies. Cross-training refers to the coaching of employees in a variety of skills and responsibilities in various tasks so as to improve their effectiveness in the performance of their...

Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics: Upgrading Values in Business

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

Bridging Workplace Diversity Gaps: Strategies for Inclusive Work Environments

Diversity management is an important aspect in organizational culture. The present study attempts to identify the relationship between diversity and the management perception and satisfaction in the organization. The study used a mixed-method approach to measure the satisfaction of the top management of a major Korean company, and indicate the...

Evaluating Brazil and Singapore for AutoZone Inc’s Growth

Executive Summary In order to conduct the operations of a business in an efficient and effective manner in a foreign country, it is necessary to take into account the benefits the country in question offers as well as the challenges a business is most likely to experience. This paper analyzes...

Credit Cards: Safe Method of Payment or Not

A credit card enables you to buy something now and pay for it later. As a result, a credit card can help you when you’re short of cash. Further, carrying a credit card can be a lot safer than carrying cash. Cash can be lost or stolen. Credit can be...

Growth and Development Strategies in the Aquariums and Fish Bowls Market

Market Study The rising demand for aquariums and decorative fish among hobbyists is one of the key factors impacting aquarium and aquarium bowl sales volume. Hobbyists are growing interested in aeration equipment, substrate, aquariums, decorations, and fish food, which will drive future trends in the aquariums and fish bowls industry....

The Role of Organizational Culture in Mergers and Acquisitions: Theories, Success Factors, and Strategic Implications

Introduction Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a common business strategy many organizations employ to increase their market share, improve efficiency, and gain an advantage over their rivals. M&A necessitates merging two or more distinct organizations to form a single entity (Chiaramonte et al., 2023). M&A can be accomplished through various...

PRWeek: A Leading Global Communications Publication

Introduction PRWeek is a public relations magazine offering news coverage to professionals in the industry. This analysis will delve into the background of the publication, its audience, language style, and socio-cultural context, as well as provide contact details for editorial submissions. Examining these aspects will allow the reader to understand...

NextEra Energy Market and Financial Opportunities in Renewable Energy

About NextEra Energy Mid-sized renewable energy provider NextEra Energy is committed to offering long-term energy solutions. The company is operating profitably and has a reasonable chance of gaining financial advantages, according to the Yahoo Finance page (YahooFinance, n.d.). The core idea is based on the desire to support a revolution...

Customer Analysis and Marketing Strategies for TeleMarket

Executive Summary This report aims to answer three questions, including what the company’s most valuable customers are, which customers are more inclined to respond positively to promotional offers, and which customers TeleMarket should target if it considers launching a new credit card. The report provides an overview of TeleMarket’s customer...

Starbucks’ Staffing Crisis and Solutions for Turnover, Diversity, and Hiring Inconsistencies

Introduction Starbucks is a leading global roaster and retailer of specialty coffee. It operates in the Quick Service Restaurants industry and is the largest coffeehouse chain in the world. In 2022, Starbucks reported a total revenue of $30.4 billion and had approximately 245,000 employees across the globe (Financial Times Magazine,...

McDonald’s Cultural Adaptation in Hong Kong

Introduction In the context of business, culture is a significant element that allows the management to understand the preferences and priorities of local residents, especially when it expands internationally. For example, when McDonald’s planned its expansion to the East, it focused on food choices and traditions of the communities. Undergoing...

The Toll of Black Friday on Walmart Employees: Physical, Emotional, and Ethical Challenges

Introduction Black Friday, the post-Thanksgiving shopping frenzy, is a cornerstone of American consumer culture. Shoppers flood stores like Walmart for irresistible discounts, ushering in the holiday season. Yet, behind the allure of bargains lies a web of consequences for Walmart’s employees. This essay explores the multifaceted effects of Black Friday...

Disadvantages of Unionized Workforces in Compensation and Benefits

There are a number of disadvantages to a unionized workforce from a compensation and benefits perspective. While unions do contribute to raising wages, which in turn increases employee happiness and motivation, this can also have a detrimental impact. As an illustration, if a union representative bargains with an employer for...

Nestlé’s Global Strategy: Adaptation, Aggregation, and Arbitrage

Introduction In the environment of globalization, large corporations develop various strategies to permeate local markets and distribute their goods in various regions. Among such large corporations is Nestlé, which is the most prominent and most diverse food and beverage corporation in the world, having been founded more than 150 years...

Sole Proprietorship vs. Partnership: Choosing the Right Business Structure

Case Background A critical action when starting a business is to consider various factors that will further influence its formation. In the context of the case under study, the initiator of creating the Jeremy lawn care company faces the primary task of choosing between such types of business organization as...

Steps to Launch a Google Search Engine (SEM) Campaign: Keywords, Targeting, and Strategy

Steps to Launching a Google Campaign Even though Google allows the advertising of a product or service, a simple payment automatically is not enough. This is because organizations must develop a clear plan for ad campaigns and set up targeting. Launching a Google campaign requires going through several stages. The...

Addressing Discriminatory Hiring Practices at MTE: A Call for Change

Issues with the Company’s Hiring Practices and Violated Laws The proposed memo is designed to attract MTE’s attention to some concerns associated with the practices used to find and recruit new specialists. The employment of these approaches negatively impacts the brand’s reputation and results in numerous lawsuits filed by representatives...

Wright Score Credit Repair: Strategy, Strengths, and Market Challenges

Introduction Wright Score is a medium-sized company that offers repair consulting services. The main business activity is removing inaccuracies from clients’ financial reports and rebuilding their credit card scores for a fee. The functional area of my work in the organization is management information systems, a mid-managerial level role. An...

TikTok: A Powerful Tool for Modern Digital Marketing and Brand Promotion

Introduction Nowadays, the Internet has become integral to everyone’s life, from socializing to shopping in online stores. Social networks have become the cornerstone of communication in the 21st century, occupying most people’s time. Networks allow one to communicate at a distance and exchange information about goods and services. Consequently, social...

Analysis of the Stitch Fix Business Strategy and Market Impact

Introduction At the moment, the use of innovative technologies that make it possible to improve the activities of companies significantly is becoming widespread in many industries. These transformations have not bypassed the fashion and clothing industry, in which the use of such technology as artificial intelligence gave impetus to the...

Delta Designers’ Business Strategy and Market Performance Analysis

Executive Summary Delta Designers is a sports footwear manufacturer known for its affordable and stylish products. This report analyzes the years 11 to 16 of Delta Designers, focusing on such topics as the company’s objectives, execution of its strategy, performance on the market, and future possibilities. The company went through...

Balancing Public Employee Strikes, Labor Rights, and Public Safety

Introduction Strikes may be infrequent, but they’ve become more common in recent years. HR professionals should consider adding a plan for dealing with picket lines and protests to their company’s operations strategy. This is particularly important due to the compliance risks and potential consequences of mishandling such situations. The Right...

AIG Insurance Industry Analysis: Market Position, Strengths, and Growth Prospects

Executive Summary The report investigates AIG’s position in the insurance industry based on its market, financial, strategic, and societal aspects. The discussion uses various forms of analysis, including PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces Model, VRIO, and SWOT. The analysis sought to find the company’s position based on its value, strengths, weaknesses,...

Measuring Innovation Culture: Metrics and Business Intelligence in Organizations

Introduction Innovation and creativity are essential concepts that help organizations succeed and get a competitive edge in the market. Many companies want to introduce these values into their corporate cultures, but this process can be complicated. The problem is associated with the fact that it is challenging to measure creativity...

Artificial Intelligence Addressing Vulnerabilities in Supply Chain Management

Introduction Supply chain management (SCM) is a dynamic field that determines business success in a globalized corporate realm. It deals with a holistic procurement system, marketing channels, logistics and operation, and inventory management. The success of SCM is determined by the system’s ability to create, connect, consolidate, customize, and coordinate...

High Turnover Rate in Property Management: A Business Proposal

Executive Summary The business proposal focuses on the fact that a high turnover rate is a significant problem in the sphere of property management, which adversely impacts organizations’ performance and revenue. It is written to explain how the organization can solve the identified problem. In addition to the solution, the...

Business Ethics in Leadership: A Case Study on Yurchak and Buddy Enterprise

Introduction While the primary purpose of business is the generation of profit, adherence to ethical principles is equally important in modern businesses. In the recent past, the profit-driven nature of business and the need to fulfill the interest of shareholders brought many leaders to unethical decisions that had detrimental effects...

Short-Run Production Decision-Making: Economic Principles and Business Strategies

Introduction Short-run production is an important term in economics that represents the time when enterprises operate with fixed inputs such as capital and land. Variable information, on the other hand, such as labor and raw materials, may be altered. This stage presents various organizational issues, including identifying the ideal amount...

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ 2020 Report on Occupational Fraud

Introduction Fraud, an intricate and pervasive issue, never ceases to astound in its complexity and reach. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) ‘Report to the Nation’ is a definitive source of information on this topic, providing intriguing and alarming insights. In my perusal of the 2020 report, three points...

The Consequences of Ignoring Internal Audits: A Case Study of Star Entertainment Group

Introduction It is important to note that auditors’ negligence is among the internal control weaknesses, which are often enabled by managers who should be thinking about the organization’s future. The given analysis will focus on Star Entertainment Group, an entertainment and gambling company based in Australia. The case reveals how...

Passion vs. Pragmatism in the Workplace: Contrasting Views of Fishbach and Marks

Summary of Job Articles by Marks and Fishback The papers by Marks (2018) and Fishback (2017) present opposing perspectives on the significance of passion and fun in the workplace. In order to obtain job happiness, Fishbach’s paper underlines the significance of discovering intrinsic rewards and enjoyment at work. She contends...

Organizational Needs Assessment of McDonald’s: Addressing Gaps and Enhancing Growth Opportunities

Introduction One of the world’s biggest and most recognizable fast-food companies, McDonald’s corporation, has many complicated components examined in this organizational need evaluation. The evaluation includes an in-depth analysis of the organization’s offerings, services, and personnel. It examines the motivations for this assessment’s execution and highlights its advantages for the...

Distributive Justice: Fairness, Utilitarianism, and Egalitarianism in Organizational Decision-Making

Introduction Distributive justice is concerned with the fair distribution of the difficulties and advantages of a structured society consisting of various groups of individuals with conflicting demands. It requires that relevant considerations be factored in when making decisions likely to affect several people (Velasquez et al., 2023). When any institution...

The Campus Bikes Business Improvement with a Computer System

Campus Bikes is a popular and successful bicycle shop owned by Mark Turner. The owner wants to improve the business operations and service delivery. That is why Mark wants to install a suitable and effective computer system to deal with all business functions. My task is to assist Mark with...

Glossier’s Rise: Beauty Innovation, Growth, and Customer-Centric Success

Analysis of Company Information and Supporting Evidence Glossier sells cosmetics and skincare with an emphasis on accessibility, equality, and transparency. Makeup products like Boy Brow and Cloud Paint, along with skincare items such as Milky Jelly Cleanser and Super Bounce serum, are just a few ways they aim to enhance...

Reasons for Google Glass’s Failure and Key Insights

Product Name Google Glass Product Image Summary Despite the failure of Google Glass sales among consumers due to the high price, the company made an attempt to change its target audience and create the Google Glass Enterprise Edition. In her article, Korn briefly highlights the product’s history, re-launch, and their...

Zip Air’s Human Resource (HR) Strategy and Competitive Challenges

Introduction Zip Air, the discount carrier launched by Air Canada, appears to have a clear HR strategy that focuses on cost reduction and positioning itself in the low-cost market segment. Some of the pivotal components of Zip Air’s HR strategy include cost reduction, competitive wages, and employee transition, among others....

The Importance of Ethical Tone at the Top in Accounting Organizations

Abstract The necessity of creating an ethical tone at the top of a business, especially in the accounting profession, is discussed in this study. The tone is set by the board of directors, top management, and other officials, who must all agree on and adhere to ethical standards. Developing a...

Situational Leadership: Pros and Cons for Organizational Management

Introduction The goal of situational leadership is to choose the relevant leadership model when performing the current task and when addressing a specific subordinate. The theory of situational leadership is based on the idea that there is no one optimal model of behavior for a leader since, in different situations,...

Understanding and Addressing Workplace Stress and Burnout

Introduction Work-related stress and burnout pose significant challenges, demanding swift attention to identify and implement solutions. These issues are multifaceted; contributing factors include overloaded work, inadequate balance between work and personal life, and inadequate support. Individuals suffer from stress and burnout, impacting their wellness, productivity, and health conditions. Besides, it...

Challenges & Successes of US Companies in Global Markets: Google, Facebook, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola

American Companies That Have Faced Issues During Global Expansion Google Google’s venture into China was fraught with challenges, particularly regarding censorship. The Chinese government’s stringent internet regulations, widely known as the “Great Firewall,” forced Google to self-censor search results, a heavily criticized move. Despite its compliance, Google was accused of...

Stoic Ethics on Automation: Adapting to Workplace Changes by 2025

Introduction The article by Sara Castellanos addresses the issue of how the digital revolution is changing the workplace market. According to the author, by 2025, half of all jobs will be automated (Castellanos, 2018). Although new places would appear. As a result, this brings forth the ethical question of whether...

XYZ Fashion Brand’s Business Portfolio: Success in MENA’s High-Street Market

Analysis of XYZ’s Business Portfolio and Its Contribution to Growth Since Launch XYZ is a high-street fashion brand that has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region since its launch. The company has built a diverse business portfolio that has supported its growth over the years....

Analyzing Motorola’s Struggles: Management Issues, Communication Gaps, and Employee Perception

Introduction To construct a profile of the company, Motorola was chosen as a struggling organization with management-specific issues. First, it is essential to mention that this corporation was one of the most successful mobile phone manufacturers worldwide (Anderson, 2008). However, particular wrong steps and managerial mistakes led it to struggle...

Walmart’s Market Expansion Strategy: New Targets and Marketing Insights

Introduction Expanding Walmart’s operations into new markets is necessary to increase the company’s revenue stream and influence. This process, however, is quite complex as it involves complex research that is imperative in order to correctly calculate all possible areas for expanding activities. Strategies must take into account the changing needs...

Dusty Knuckle’s Profitability Analysis: Porter’s Five Forces & Strategic Insights

Introduction Generally, every business aims to make financial gains from its activities, even though sometimes the estimated profit may become unachievable. Essential factors influencing firms, such as competitors, consumers, industry, and suppliers, determine profit-making. An organization will profit or incur losses depending on how the elements affect its operations. Positive...

Effective Project Management: Scheduling, Critical Path Analysis, and Project Completion

Executive Summary The study described below is a managerial report on implementing automated warehouse systems at R.C. Coleman’s company. The executive report outlines the project’s activity schedule and anticipated completion date for the warehouse expansion. The report also produces a network diagram that displays a significant path and, consequently, the...

Oduntol F&D Market Entry Strategy: Analysis, Opportunities, and Challenges

Introduction Oduntol F&D is free to enter new markets, especially if the target market has no barriers. However, a comprehensive analysis must be conducted to determine the best approach possible for success. While getting into new markets, the organization needs to do surveys, pricing trials, and market observation to gather...

Target Market Analysis for Mobile Full-Service Salon Catering to Professional Women

Demographic Profile of the Target Market The target market for my mobile full-service salon is professional women between the ages of 25-40. This target market was selected based on several factors. Firstly, this age group is more likely to have a stable income and be willing to spend money on...

The Power of Small Wins: Enhancing Motivation and Productivity in the Workplace

The Primary Points From the Reading The Harvard Business Review article “The Power of Small Wins” explores the concept of the ‘progress principle’ as a key motivator in the workplace. The authors, Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer explain that even minor advancements toward a meaningful goal can significantly boost an...

Religious Discrimination in the Workplace: Blackwell Security Services Case Study

Introduction Discrimination can occur in the workplace in many ways, such as disparate treatment and disparate impact. The latter terms showcase open and subtle formats in which bias can shape decisions or how employees are treated (Héliot et al., 2019). This paper aims to evaluate and assess the Blackwell Security...

Causes and Effects of Team Dysfunction in Organizational Settings

Introduction Team dysfunction refers to the breakdown of a particular team in an organization, making the workers stop working together and cooperating. Therefore, this may hurt team production and cooperation in the firm. In case of firm debilitation, team members should find options that ensure they mitigate the cause of...

Understanding Production Costs in the Solar Industry: Fixed, Variable, and Marginal Costs

Introduction Calculating production costs is necessary for businesses to understand their financial capabilities and opportunities for profit. When conducting such an investigation, one has to identify fixed, variable, and marginal costs and determine the most efficient combination of resources. For the solar industry, such analyses are vital due to the...

Effective Employee Selection Process for Department Managers at Tanglewood

Introduction When hiring individuals, it is essential to develop a plan that will provide an opportunity to identify the most valuable employee for the company. In this context, carefully organized preparation has the most significant advantage since it has more reliability and validity than unstructured interviews. Thus, it is critical...

Financial Aspects of Purchasing a New Car: Immediate vs Waiting

Introduction In this essay, we will analyze the financial aspects of purchasing a new car, specifically focusing on the differences in the car’s value over time, the savings required to buy the car in cash, and the comparison between buying the car today versus waiting for five years. Analyzing the...

Forward Transportation: Strategic Expansion and Competitors

Company Background Forward Transportation Delivery Services is a company that specializes in moving and delivering items that companies request. The peculiarity is that the company works without load boards. For more than 40 years, Forward has developed into a market-leading ground transportation company for accelerated LTL and airborne freight in...

Carolinas Healthcare Expanding Dickson Analytics for External Markets

Problem Identification Carolinas Healthcare System has initiated the development of its analytics system by implementing Dickson Advanced Analytics. The system was successfully utilized in the internal environment, which led to the prospects of finding external business opportunities. However, as the demand for internal use for Dickson Advanced Analytics is high,...

Ethical Dilemma of Turing Pharmaceuticals’ Price Hike of Dopaprim

Introduction The article touches on the significant social problem of the massive overnight price increase for Dopaprim – the standard infection treatment. This problem results in ethical concern when vulnerable populations, especially patients with compromised immune systems and pregnant women, deal with unaffordable prices for life-saving drugs. At the same...

Financial Analysis and Competitive Strategies of Starbucks and Apple

Introduction Starbucks and Apple are two of the most influential companies in the world. People from different backgrounds and diverse cultures use the products of these two organizations. Both organizations are role models for start-ups, as it is essential to understand their performance to understand what should be done to...

The Impact of Cognitive Biases in Construction Project Management: Gender, Confirmation, and Optimism Biases

Introduction Even though people do not always have conscious biases regarding their work, these issues still impact their performance. Among the spheres that can be negatively affected by biases in construction project management are every employee’s job satisfaction, individual experience of interacting with co-workers, and team dynamics (Peetz, 2019). These...

Overview of Recent Issues and Goals of the Journal of Accounting Research

Journal Description The Journal of Accounting Research is a peer-reviewed journal that offers research in accounting, finance, statistics, sociology, and economics. According to its statement (Journal of Accounting Research, 2023b), one of its goals is to increase the relevance of accounting issues to create a straightforward and scientific approach to...

The Roles of Managers and Leaders: Authority, Power, and Leadership Theories

Introduction In corporate culture, managers and leaders have different functions. Managers are responsible for delivering the company’s products and services and making decisions based on the proposed plan. They have authority and responsibility for their projects and teams. Leaders, on the other hand, are responsible for creating the plan and...

Strategic Management and Balanced Scorecard of El Corte Inglés

Introduction El Corte Ingles is one of the biggest retail department stores in the world, with a central office in Madrid, Spain. The company deals in many products, including clothing, bedding, footwear, accessories, furniture, beauty products, and jewelry. Despite tremendous growth, El Corte Inglés has experienced various challenges. The commercial...

The Rise of Sneaker Reselling: History, Market Trends, and Key Strategies

Introduction In recent years, the contemporary fashion world has seen a new trend – reselling. It is a phenomenon where people buy and resell designer clothes, limited-edition sneakers, and other items. It has created a distinctive subculture with fashion, sports, music, and other influences. This thesis will discuss the history...

Strategic Issues and Life Stages in Nonprofit Management

Introduction In the realm of nonprofit management, the effective handling of strategic issues is crucial for the sustainability and impact of organizations. Michael J. Worth’s book draws upon the work of John M. Bryson to categorize strategic issues into four types: goals and objectives issues, policies and procedures issues, resource...

Transfer Pricing and Goal Incongruence in Sky Armor Industries

Case Information Sky Armor Industries is a well-known producer of premium aluminum luggage, specializing in using recycled metal in their creations. Metal recycling and luggage manufacturing are the two separate segments that the business runs. Both divisions run separately and are free to conduct business with outside parties. The fabrication...

Team Characteristics for Achieving Goals and Success

Introduction Team characteristics are the traits and qualities that a particular team needs to enable them to work toward a common goal and achieve it. It helps in defining the objectives that the team needs to work towards. The team’s characteristics allow it to improve their performances since they can...

The Importance and Duties of Team Leadership for Business Success

Introduction Team leadership is managing and successfully guiding a team of employees in an organization. Therefore, team leadership is considered a critical element in an organization since it is the one that is responsible for the activities of the organization. The team leaders are the ones that are responsible for...

David Heath’s Groundbreaking and Magnetic Leadership Style at Bombas

Introduction David Heath, the CEO of Bombas, is an excellent example of a groundbreaking leader. He has an innovative management style and is able to foster strong relationships with his team. He is credited with implementing a groundbreaking management style in the organization’s management. He focuses on creating a vision...

Integrating Biblical Principles with Financial Management: Stocks, NPV, and Capital Budgeting

Introduction A business has many facets, such as technical, administrative, financial, and commercial. This paper focuses on the financial elements of operating a company, which are critical to its survival. This aspect is a component of financial management, which entails achieving organizational goals through the efficient and effective oversight of...

Multifresh Dairy Product LLC: Business Idea of a Sustainable Dairy Processing Plant

Business Idea The business idea is to build a farm-sized dairy processing plant for cow and goat milk called Multifresh Dairy Product LLC (MDPLLC). Milk and milk products are a staple commodity on most people’s shopping lists. Therefore, the availability and accessibility of milk and milk products in the supply...

Capital Budgeting: NPV, CapEx, Depreciation, and Cost Estimation

Introduction Capital budgeting evaluates potential essential initiatives or commitments by a corporation. Building a new facility or a massive investment in an external enterprise necessitates financial planning before approval or rejection. A corporation may evaluate a proposed venture’s historical cash inflows and outflows as a component of development ventures to...

Optimizing Pay Mix Strategies: Compensation and Benefits for Job Families

Introduction The value of pay mixes in a company’s pay structure rests in its capacity to control expenses, motivate and retain staff, and link individual performance with corporate objectives. This applies to the case of the major supplier of rubber floor mats and matting moving to Rockville, Maryland. By adopting...

Strategies for Iconic Branding in D.B. Holt’s “How Brands Become Icons”

Introduction In “How Brands Become Icons: The Principles of Cultural Branding,” D. B. Holt offers a fascinating exploration of the strategies and tactics used by successful brands to achieve iconic status. Based on various case studies and examples, Holt identifies the fundamental components supporting prosperous cultural branding and highlights the...

Creating a Data Product Team for Chemical Sales

Article Summary This article from McKinsey and Company’s QuantumBlack advocates that companies should create a data product team, which should be responsible for the end-to-end management of the data product. The article also suggests that companies should create a data product roadmap, including the data product’s objectives, timeline, and metrics....

Key Human Resource Metrics: Turnover Rate and Cost per Hire

Turnover Rate One key HR metric used to evaluate the overall performance of a company staffing plan is turnover rate. The turnover rate measures the number of employees who leave the company within a set period, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, compared to the average number of total employees during that...

Twitter’s Transformation Under Elon Musk: Challenges and Solutions

Introduction Twitter Inc. is a free social networking platform for people to exchange ideas, build relationships, and access information through short posts known as tweets. The tweets can be texts, videos, links, or photos, and users must have an internet connection to use the website. The Twitter app was designed...

How Otis Utilized IT for Competitive Advantage and Value Chain Adjustments

The Use of IT to Gain a Competitive Advantage at Otis The establishment of OTISLINE helped the company gain a competitive advantage by enhancing its information services, customer service, control of mechanisms, and marketing. Thus, Brad Robertson, the director of service operations, admitted that “OTISLINE improved the visibility of our...

Financial Analysis of The Walt Disney Company: Investments, Taxes & EPS

Introduction It is important to note that understanding and analyzing financial statements provides a comprehensive and detailed insight into the current stance of a corporation. The given assessment will focus on the Walt Disney Company, which is one of the largest entertainment organizations in the world. The key points of...

PNJ Financial Forecast and Valuation Analysis in Vietnam’s Jewelry Market

Executive Summary This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of PNJ, a company operating in the field of jewelry and decoration in Vietnam. The first part presents a forecast of financial indicators for the next five years using moving averages and exponential smoothing. The second part calculates WACC and the variables...

Enhancing Employee Welfare: Strategies for Workplace Well-Being

Introduction Employee welfare is one of the most critical aspects of any organization’s work. This is because the productivity and competitiveness of the company depend on the level of satisfaction and efficiency of the employees. Moreover, the process of globalization, together with the expansion of opportunities for workers, brought a...

Understanding the Bargaining Zone in Negotiations: Positive vs. Negative Outcomes

Introduction Professional and personal relationships often require involved parties to enter into negotiations to resolve points of contention and reach a satisfactory outcome. Negotiation skills are among the most valuable skill sets individuals can develop to help them succeed in life. Therefore, it is essential to understand how negotiations work...

Maximizing Airline Revenues: The Role of Flight and Non-Flight Ancillary Services

Introduction The rising cost of fuel, global recessions, lack of product differentiation among the airlines, and alteration of the aviation industry have made profitability aloof in the airline industry. To cover this gap, some airlines have looked for ways to generate income outside the traditional sales of airline tickets. The...

Kurt Lewin’s Three-Stage Theory for Organizational Change

Introduction The modern world is changing rapidly, and in this dynamic environment, organizations either maintain and develop their ability to adapt to changes in the external environment or lose their competitiveness and cease to exist. In most cases, the external environment is a factor in the development of an organization...

Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the Workplace: Challenges and Opportunities

Problem Background The most pressing issue in the modern world is the inclusion of persons with impairments in the labor force. Employers do not establish specific circumstances for disabled persons to fulfill labor tasks in institutions, making it exceedingly difficult for people with impairments to find and get employment. This...

Lessons from Arm Holdings’ Return to the Stock Market

Introduction In business finance, every headline is a potential lesson, a tale of triumph or tribulation, and a glimpse into the ever-evolving landscape of commerce. The recent return of UK chip designer Arm Holdings to the stock market, with a soaring market value of over $60 billion, offers a compelling...

Enhancing Inclusivity in the Society of Human Resource Managers’ Code of Ethics

Use of Inclusivity Vocabulary The Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM) code of ethics does not use the inclusiveness vocabulary (2021). It has five sections, none of which are dedicated to inclusivity. This Code omits any mention of equality or the specifics of working with other nationalities (Code of Ethics,...

Analyzing Occupational Fraud: High-Profile Cases and Their Impact on Organizations

Introduction Occupational fraud seriously threatens organizations and economies in the modern digital age. Understanding these dishonest practices is essential for prevention and mitigation as they become more complex. This essay analyzes three prominent incidents of occupational fraud from reliable news sources, analyzing their characteristics, effects, and methods of discovery. This...