British Airways Company’s Branding Strategy

Introduction This report is aimed at discussing the branding strategy of British Airways. This organization was founded in 1972, and since that time, it has become one of the largest airlines in the world (Woodley 2006, p. 156). This company serves the destinations that are located in six continents. Overall,...

Supply Chain Management and Logistics Comparison

Differences between supply chain management and logistics Marketing is one of the most significant functions in any business organization. Marketing has a significant impact on the success of a business (Horch, 2009). Marketing involves a number of activities. Among the activities are the supply chain management (SCM) and logistics. The...

Aramex Company: Strategic CSR and Sustainability Approach

The main lessons learnt from the Aramex approach to sustainability and strategic CSR are related to the Aramex’s success proving the fact that efficient investment in sustainable CSR gives numerous benefits to the business (“About Aramex” par. 10). The significant role of innovative CSR and sustainability initiatives can be determined...

Apple Corporation Ethical and Social Responsibility

Abstract The report aims at finding out whether practicing strong business ethics and good corporate social responsibility has an impact on the operations of Apple. In essence, these two concepts provide a coherent framework that is used to explore the relationships within the business and communities in which they are...

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...

Customer Service Representative Job

There are two major ways to approach a job: task- and worker-oriented. The first method implies the focus on tasks completed and tools used, whereas the second method concentrates on features a worker has to have to complete the job effectively. It is important to employ a combination of these...

Should Employers Ask for Social Media Passwords? Ethical Considerations

“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...

Pricing Concepts in Marketing

The only element within the marketing mix that does not generate cost is pricing. The latter generates revenue. Since the generations of revenue and profit maximization are the key goals of any business establishment, it is important to devise the most effective pricing strategies (Grewal & Levy, 2012). There are...

Secret Acres: A Serious Business Model for Selling Comics Successfully

Achieving popularity among readers is not an easy task for publishers. Avelino and Matthews managed to found a unique comic book and graphic novel publisher Secret Acres. Analyzing the possible methods of increasing the demand for the production of Secret Acres and considering the effectiveness of using distribution through e-readers...

Transportation Cost in the Supply Chain

Introduction All organizations source various materials from different places. Therefore, they establish a department that does supply chain and logistics management. An effective logistics network management ensures that the controlling systems reduce various costs that are associated with supplies. Thus, products and services are availed whenever they are required in...

Running a Café in Singapore: Challenges and Insights by Seow

Introduction Seow (2014) is articulate about the fact that “running a café is no piece of cake.” The last five years have been characterized by a boom in the café business, with more than 350 new cafes, snack bars, and coffee houses opening up each year in Singapore. Unfortunately, around...

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Industry’s Operation and Management

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...

Matte Company Strategic Supply Chain Management

Introduction and Company Background Though often underrated, the toy industry has been striving in the global economy environment surprisingly well, and Mattel, Inc. is a graphic example of the phenomenon under analysis. Founded in 1945 by Harold Mattson and Elliot Hardner (Mattel history 2015), the organisation has grown into a...

Change Management and Management of Organizational Behavior

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

Decision Making: Selection of Suppliers

The supplier selection process is quite complex due to the wide range of unpredictable and uncontrollable factors, and thus, it requires wise decision-making addressing the arising issues. Besides the cost, considered the primary basis for this choice, there exists a row of crucial parameters. In the following paper, the research...

The Wal-Mart Story of Success – Company Analysis

Summary of the Book Since the demise of Sam Walton in 1992, Wal-Mart has witnessed a significant transformation. The company has moved from dominating the retail industry to clinching the top slot in the list of the 500 largest companies in the world as enumerated by the Fortune Magazine. One...

Leadership in Organizations: Concepts and Approaches

Abstract Leadership plays major social and professional roles in organizations with the support of basic principles. The type of leadership that seeks to follow the set principles triggers individual human resource potential at the workplace. Leaders also depend on the rest of the workforce in order to deliver their mandate....

Weak and Ineffective Organizational Culture: Impact on Business Ethics

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

Byron’s Hamburger in Riyadh: Capturing Saudi Arabia’s Fast Food Market

Introduction The issue is whether Byron’s Hamburger should establish a branch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The answer is yes. The reason is that Saudi Arabia is currently one of the biggest markets for fast food. As such, Byron’s Hamburger should establish a branch in Riyadh to capture this market. Fast...

Marketing Innovations That Drive Success at The Green Motor Car Company

Introduction The development of technology enables people to choose better options for their lives. Apart from this contemporary people can afford taking care of nature. These two factors contribute to the development of the green motor car market. Green motor cars buyers can benefit from saving money on fuel, and...

Consumerism in the Article “Why Stuff Is Not Salvation” by Anne Quinden

Introduction The process of creating an exposition can be compared to creating an artwork. It demands just as much inspiration and effort and takes nearly just as much time to come up with. There are certain rules for setting an exposition; however, breaking these rules does not mean devaluing the...

Ethical Concerns in Snapple Juice Marketing and Competition

Ethics in marketing Ethical concerns arising in the process of marketing Snapple Juices include deceptive advertising. In this case, the focus is the promotion of, consumer culture re which leads to consumers buying more of the product owing to impaired thinking. This kind of advertising is of benefit to the...

Attitudes Towards Information Technologies: Hiring Digital Natives

In his article, Lee Rainie discusses the challenges that modern employers may encounter when they need to hire young workers. The author argues that people, who are aged below 20, have different attitudes towards information technologies. In particular, they believe that the use of such tools should be an inseparable...

Walmart Company Environmental Sustainability

All companies are trying to become more responsible as it helps them attract new customers. Walmart is one of the largest international retailers and it had a number of scandals in the past. People have accused the company of being irresponsible and unsustainable. However, the company stipulates that it is...

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

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

Establishment of Ruth’s Chris Steak House in London

As evidently, known, Ruth’s Chris is an American entity that is going global in an endeavor to expand. Globalization will involve opening up branches he is in various countries. London is one of the lucrative cities due to its large population and tourist number. The company aims at making the...

Management Issues: Diversity in the Workplace

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

The Concept of Change and the Change Strategies

Unplanned Change vis-a-vis Planned Change Expound upon the concept of change, delineating distinctions between change that is unanticipated, crisis-oriented and reactive and change that is planned, intentional and proactive. Planned changes are those that are made intentionally in organizations or groups. Planned changes are purposeful and serve specific and discussed needs...

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...

Price Images and Consumer Behavior: Hamilton & Chernev

Description of the basic purpose/focus of the article and the research question addressed The basic research question in the article by Hamilton and Chernev (2013) is exploring how price images are formed and how they influence consumer behavior. The focus of the article is on addressing the anomaly found in...

Holistic Management Strategies for Addressing Client Issues in Healthcare

Holistic approach in responding to clients issues is fundamental in ensuring that one can help the client solve issues in a comprehensive manner. This paper seeks to summarise the holistic response to client issues. The Client/Worker Relationship This relationship starts with communication. Workers should be warm and genuine towards clients....

Consumer Behavior and Marketing Strategies

Importance of Consumer Behavior Consumer behavior is very important to the administrators at Pretoria University who use the marketing concept in providing quality meals at affordable prices for the students (Peter & Olson, 2010). The most puzzling aspect of consumer behavior is its dynamism. It causes wastage of resources (Shankar...

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...

The Benefits of Raising the Minimum Wage

The minimum wage law was intended as a humanitarian act which would stimulate the economy as well. Most agree that employees who work full-time hours should be paid a wage sufficient so as to allow them to provide for their most essential needs which current minimum wage does not accomplish....

Organization Conflicts and Bullying

A Study Of The Individual Who Bully’s In The Work Place Bullying at workplaces has received increased attention from the media (Beckford, 2008; Parker-Pope, 2008; Klein, 2008; Said, 2007). A recent survey in the UK showed that 56 percent of employees believe that they face serious problems in the workplace...

Small Businesses Like Stable Diet: Premium Natural Foods

Stable Diet’s Marketing Strategy and Target Market Stable Diet is a small business enterprise based in Ireland. Essentially a baking business with products like cakes, breakfast cereals, and flapjacks (www.stablediet.com), Stable Diet tries and caters to the traditional whole food sub-category of natural foods. The emphasis of the company is...

Art Gallery Centre Business Plan

Executive Summary Art Gallery Centre, a gallery that is planned to be opened on the 1st of January, 2010. In a business plan presented on the main aspects of the venture, the conclusion was that there is a high level of profitability that the business will be successful. As requested,...

Improving Customer Loyalty And Patronage By Implementing Textmining Solutions

This research looks into the text mining activities of several companies on the aspect of text mining, which forms an integral part of improving customer loyalty and patronage. The research hypothesizes that the failure of text mining projects is specifically linked to improving customer loyalty and patronage. In turn, the...

Examining Workplace Culture: Influences on Employee Engagement

Every organization is unique. This is because the organizations have different ways of doing things. They have a culture that is unique to that organization. Some scholars say the corporate culture is to an organization what personality is to an individual Different organizations give different levels of job satisfaction to...

Leadership and Followership

The test score that I obtained from the Followership Style Test was 4.25 which was arrived by dividing number 68 by 16; based on the test score my leadership style was determined to be very democratic with a personality of a self starter person (Sheila and Theresa, 2008). Democratic leadership...

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...

Walmart vs. Amazon: Corporate Culture and Supply Chain Management Changes

Introduction Walmart and Amazon are among the biggest retailing and shipping conglomerates in their industries, and they are defined as oligopolists. Indeed, these two corporations invest heavily in the changes in manufacturing, infrastructure, and corporate culture. Such measures allow them to maintain their leading positions and sustain competitive edges. However,...

Saputo’s Expansion Strategy to Brazil’s Dairy Market Through Franchising

Introduction During the time of major globalization, companies strive to not only maximize their revenue and improve technological processes but also expand overseas. For example, one such company is Saputo, a Canadian-based dairy producer. Cheese, milk, and cream goods with an extended shelf life, cultured goods, and dairy components are...

The Joint Program Manager: Role and Practices

Introduction In today’s complex and rapidly changing world, project management can be a challenging task. In this context, the Joint Program Manager (JPM) plays a key role. In order to fulfill this function and be responsible for large projects, effective management practices are required (Defense Acquisition University, 2004). Thus, it...

SABIC’s Financial Strategy and Market Dynamics

Introduction One should highlight that financial growth in business means expanding the company, its market, profitability, and potential, considering several elements. The financial performance of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) over the past three years has been volatile. For instance, according to the official website, in 2021, the EBIT margin...

Recruitment and Branding: Apple, Netflix, Google, and Amazon

Recruitment is the method by which organizations pursue and acquire personnel for their various job positions. The duration of the process depends on the company and the worker’s requirements, and the work urgently needs to be filled. Conversely, branding for employers attracts and retains employees, making it a crucial aspect...

The Four Frames of Organizational Change

The first frame essential to organization change is human resource. The specific barrier to change is that people feel incompetent and needy (Bolman & Deal, 2017). The cases of Honk Kong Chinese employees provide examples of the use of “organizational processes, such as soliciting and accepting voice and engaging in...

Key Skills for Workplace Success

Introduction Success at work can be achieved by possessing a proper combination of skills. However, some abilities are considered more critical than others for achieving favorable outcomes. Some of the most valued ones include communication, problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability, and time management (Rios et al., 2020). By developing the necessary skills...

Al Ain Dairy: Recommendations for Further Development

Al Ain Dairy is a well-established dairy company that has been in business for more than 40 years. Like any other market associated with the food industry, it has its weaknesses in the form of untimely product and technology updates, brand development in only one market, and quality control failures....

Talent Management Approach to Improve Company Performance

The role of a human resource department manager reaches beyond mere handling of employee issues. It deals with high-rank decision-making due to the cooperation with the leadership on the proper organizational policy aimed at employee management. One of the pivotal aspects of enhancing company performance is the use of up-to-date,...

Starbucks: Consumers’ Attraction to Bright Colors

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

Understanding of Entrepreneurship

This paper is aimed at reflecting on my personal understanding of entrepreneurship before the start of the semester and thoughts on this topic after learning the key theories. Micro and macro views on the theory of entrepreneurship will be considered. Additionally, the paper touches upon the issues of the concept...

Enhancing Marketing Strategies: A Comprehensive Approach

Problem Definition The present-day market is characterized by rather strong competition and a rather hostile environment for organizations that cannot adjust their marketing strategies to their updated or newly developed brands. Therefore, it is vital for this company to examine the effects that promotional tools associated with the use of...

Aspects of Almarai Financial Analysis

Introduction Almarai is a Saudi Arabia-based company that deals with food sales. The company has been experiencing financial fluctuations over time due to competition and changes in market trends. The following report will do a financial analysis to determine the company’s performance (Shaik, 2021). Figure 1 presents a summary of...

AI Prediction of Telecom Churners and Using AI Recommender System

Introduction Today telecom industry is having ferocious competition where telecom service providers are trying to satisfy the customers. Despite various methods to attract and retain customers, customer churn remains a major challenge. In a more simplistic term, churn rate is the percentage of total customers who no longer use the...

Decision-Making Skills for Business Performance

Introduction Experience is vital in improving decision-making skills that allow leaders to find optimal solutions and opportunities in corporate work. The business problem discussed in this report is the importance of elaborating on the abilities in decision-making that are critical components in business performance. The current paper covers the evolution...

A Business Start-Up Proposal for Royal Ice Cream Delights

This memo provides ideal circumstances and factors favorable for a proposed start-up. Due to the fact that establishing a prospective business requires a robust plan, it is also necessary to contemplate the basics of its start-up. For example, the considering the variable of production in natural resources, labor capital, and...

Interpersonal Skills: A Management Case Situation

Introduction In the context of this scenario, it is necessary to consider the perspectives of three parties, namely the organization itself, the staff member, and the part-time employee, in that order. Mastering interpersonal skills is mandatory to determine the correct resolution of the situation and to form a reasoned response...

Labor Costs Control in Business

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

Group Work and Team Management

When it comes to teamwork and group work, both have their unique advantages and disadvantages. I would rather work with a team. A team is a group of individuals who work together towards a common goal, but each member brings a unique skill set to the table (Buchanan, 2015). In...

The Hair World Company’s Marketing Campaign

“Hair World” is a new beauty salon that is mostly oriented on providing people with high-quality cutting and dyeing. Men and females with different purposes and requirements can be served at the salon. The approximate cost to open “Hair World” in the United States is $12,000 as the first month...

Term Project: Creating a Pet Business

Introduction The present project is creating a pet business offering walking, sitting, training, and grooming services. The idea appeared due to the tendency of a growing number of households to have pets, including dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits, and so further. In addition to the mentioned services, there will be customer...

Occupational Health and Safety Act

Introduction The OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, which Congress created to ensure that workers maintain safe working conditions. OSHA is part of the US Department of Labor and covers most private and public sector employers. OSHA alliances establish a system of safety and work environment...

The Morrison Company’s Production Process Issues

Major Facts The Morrison Company is the firm that was founded outside Denver in 2003 by Jason Robbins, the organization’s president and CEO. The Morrison Company is known for creating radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. These are smart labels for the retail and pharmaceutical industries. It is known that the...

Key Characteristics of Learning Organizations

Introduction Continuous learning is an essential element of organizational longevity and sustainability in the context of the contemporary highly competitive business environment. The process of learning implies the development and acquisition of new skills, knowledge, and forms of performance improvement. Thus, the implementation of learning in an organization drives its...

Employee Trainings Improving Productivity

Team Training Team training is a type of training conducted to increase a business’s performance and productivity. It is mainly used for employees who work as a group at an organization. According to Ji-Young and Huang (2021), a professional who helps the team members to improve their communication and working...

The National Football League Culture Analysis

Identifying and Researching the Organization Background Research The National Football League (NFL) has instituted anti-racism training for all employees and a confidential reporting line, Protect the Shield, for any problems that may arise in a diverse workplace. Approximately 37% of the NFL’s staff is women, and 30% are individuals of...

The NorLand Limited Firm’s Challenges and Actions

Executive Summary This report identifies challenges faced by NorLand Limited, such as siloed business units, lack of collaboration, misaligned incentives, and the need for succession planning. The report recommends increasing transparency and communication, investing in technology, and developing a succession plan to address these issues. An action plan outlines immediate,...

Paul Polman’s Leadership at the Unilever Firm

Introduction Changing a company is a complex endeavor requiring a strong and confident leader. The case of the British company Unilever presents Paul Polman – a CEO who set out to radically transform the company’s vision. At the time of his appearance, Unilever was suffering from the loss of demand...

Information Management Standards in Healthcare

Introduction Information management (IM) is a critical aspect of healthcare organizations, as it involves collecting, storing, and disseminating sensitive patient information. In order to guarantee the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of this information, healthcare organizations must comply with various IM standards set forth by regulatory bodies such as the Joint...

The 7P Marketing Mix for Customers

In recent years, the concept of marketing has undergone significant changes. With the onset of the global internet era, customers have become more demanding and knowledgeable about the goods they buy. This situation, in its turn, has led to the need for new marketing approaches that would focus on individuality...

Leadership: Reform and Innovation

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

Hierarchical Organizational Structure at a Factory

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

The United Way Agency’s Use of Social Media

Introduction United Way (UW) has been using Twitter since 2008 to promote its brand. Aside from advertising donation opportunities and initiatives, it has built a strong collaborative network to popularize the brand by getting retweeted by other non-profit services. Another brand promotion approach pertains to humanization-focused content and eliciting positive...

The Sales, Profit, and Cost Problems in Catering Company

Introduction Catering services management is an integral part of any business. It is where the real money is made in this sector, and unfortunately, it is also where many companies make the biggest miscalculations. The catering company, owned by a celebrity group and with one of the most extensive catering...

Analysis of the Concept of Dividend under the Companies Act 2013

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

Cultural Sensitivity in International Communication

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

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

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

Marketing Strategy Factors in Ireland

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

Training & Development in Human Resource Management

Training and development involves educational activities created by an organization to provide data and instructions to employees on how to execute their specific tasks in a better way. The main goal of these activities is to improve employees’ knowledge and skills in particular fields. Since employees form part of an...

Shopify Company Analysis: Average Industry Financial Ratios

This report focuses in the performance Shopify, a technological firm that provides one-stop solutions for individuals and companies that want to start and eCommerce business. The purpose of the report is to evaluate the company’s financial performance in terms of profitability, liquidity, financial gearing, and efficiency using financial ratios. The...

Doing Business Using the Biblical Worldview

Introduction Shania Jackson is a mature Christian considering opening a Christian coffee shop near Detroit, Michigan. Opening a coffee shop as a business involves many nuances that an entrepreneur must face. As one knows, any business is a risk, so it is worth considering all possible risks. Opening requires a...

Sustainable Development Goals: Partnerships for the Goals

The global community is presently grappling with numerous challenges arising from past industrial, economic, and agricultural activities. Some of the recorded trends, such as the loss of habitats and overuse of natural resources, have made the global environment unsustainable and incapable of supporting future human life. To ensure that the...

The Starbucks Firm’s SWOT (Environmental) Analysis

Introduction Starbucks Coffee was founded on superior quality, environmental awareness, and client happiness. Recently, the business has fueled expansion by going beyond coffee and providing a growing menu with a selection of gourmet dishes. The extra goods muddle its reputation as a coffee brand and complicate its supply chain operations....

Risk Assessment in Information Technology Field

Introduction Organizations have recently shifted their attention towards investing more in information technology. While this is the case, only a few of them seem to take security matters seriously. Cyber attack remains to be a critical issue as far as information technology is concerned. According to Trim and Lee (2021),...

An Effective Leadership Style in Military Units

Abstract This paper proposes a research study intended to gather more information regarding different types of leadership in military units. Most of the past studies have failed to identify some of the common styles and their efficacy in the Marines. Such a gap affects the performance and goals of many...

Dennigee’s Store’s Management Issues

Gaps There are several problems at Dennigee’s Store, such as when (part-time) team members fail to complete their assignments after receiving poor performance evaluations and when inventory levels are low and promotional products are involved. It is crucial to establish and clarify team member different duties by focusing clearly and...

How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed the Human Resource Landscape

Introduction The covid-19 pandemic has caused a lot of changes and disruptions in organizations, such as working patterns and national economies globally. Since the pandemic, it seems like the changes are still going to remain in place even after effective vaccines have been found. However, many organizations are overwhelmed by...

Southwest Airlines – Impact of Innovation and Technology Management

Abstract Aviation has experienced multiple challenges over the past decade due to economic, political environmental, and sociocultural issues, the pandemic having been one of the major causes of its setback. However, some companies, including Southwest Airlines (SWA), have managed to overcome these challenges by integrating innovative technological solutions. Nevertheless, SWA...

Personality Traits vs. Leadership Styles

Introduction The Topic and Its Context Leaders of various organizations strive to apply strategies to boost the performance of their subordinates. Workers are the driving force of organizational success; hence, correct methods of coordinating their work are essential. The tactics of motivation and communication with employees define the leadership styles...

The US Postal Service’s Business Environment

Introduction This paper discusses external and internal business environment of the United States Postal Service (USPS). This is the same organization that was used in the first week. The USPS is an independent organization under the executive branch of government (The United States Postal Service, n.d.). The organization is more...

The Risk-Based Information Systems Audit

Abstract According to modern corporate management theory, ensuring information technology’s effective and safe use in a market economy is a crucial task. The effective fulfillment of this task is only possible with a systematic approach based on the advanced internal control and risk management methodology. This approach became the basis...

Details of the Brand Positioning

Introduction Brand positioning is placing a brand in the customer’s mind and strategies to ensure the business is set apart from the other businesses. Brand positioning has clarified who to serve and why it is the best organization for the customers. For a brand to be successful, loyalty, value, and...

French Communication Pattern and Listening Habit

Effective communication is extremely important to ensure successful business relation. Multiple factors need to be taken into consideration when approaching business partners from other companies and particularly from other countries. I believe that to approach a businessperson from another country, it is essential to try to predict the challenges that...

Organizational Structures: History and Development

Introduction The tenth chapter of “Principles of Management” by Morden & Morden provided general information about the history of organizational structures, their development, and the implications of emerging organizational structures. Generally, an organizational structure refers to how authority, work, and information flow within an organization. Traditionally, organizational structures were hierarchical...

Best Buy Company Inc.’s Situational Analysis

Introduction BestBuy is a large electronics retailer in the US and Canada and has almost 400 stores globally that sell smartphones, gaming consoles, computers, televisions, and other equipment and peripherals. BestBuy operates under distinct trade names in Europe, China, Canada, Mexico, and Turkey. The company uses a customer-centric methodology in...

Chevron Corporation’s Opportunities for Adding Value

Introduction Chevron Corporation is among the top-ranked energy companies globally, with headquarters in San Ramon, California. It was founded in 1870 as a successor of the Standard Oil Company. The company mostly deals in oil and gas products with an international presence in the market’s value chain. Moreover, the corporation’s...

Goodwill LLC: The Costing System

Company Overview Goodwill LLC is a limited company operating in the pet industry. The company manufactures pet collars, leashes, and harnesses to improve pet management and has been in operation for one month. Evaluation is critical to determine whether or not the business is making profits. The key activities performed...

True Religion Jeans: Flash in the Pants or Enduring Brand?

Introduction True Religion is an American designer jeans and denim brand. The brand was founded in 2002 in California. At the dawn of the new century, when the fashion industry was undergoing dramatic changes, and many brands were trying to figure out where to go next in a rapidly changing...

The Trinity Firm’s Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards

International Financial Reporting Standards International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) represent an essential article that must be observed by any company to ensure organized activities. Moreover, it provides international organizations to be as transparent and consistent as possible in their activities. The basis of this study will be an article by...

The Zappos Firm’s Strategic Marketing Plan

Marketing Plan Positioning Strategy The target audience of Zappos is women and men of young adult age with an average income. To not lose current customers and attract new ones, it is necessary to connect them with the brand philosophy and inform them about the convenience of the Zappos service....

Are You Feeling Saucy at Panda Express Company?

Introduction Cherng, the co-chairman of Panda Express, supports continuous learning by encouraging employees to commit to self-improvement. The company allows the employees to offer their opinions during training. Cherng and his wife, Peggy, the co-CEO, keenly observe little things such as tidiness, which they believe are noticeable by customers. The...

Critical Analysis of a Quantitative Study in Management

Introduction Managers and business owners in the modern era engage with complex business environments, requiring unique skills to advance towards goals and objectives. Fortunately, evidence-based management techniques allow managers to apply scientifically proven solutions to managing people and processes. However, the wealth of information in journal databases and libraries makes...

Communication With Stakeholders

Establishing fruitful relationships with stakeholders is critical in every field and, specifically, criminal justice. Naturally, the best way to achieve a meaningful association is through effective communication. In fact, it is crucial to consider many key elements, including the message framing, style of conversing, and tone of voice. Overall, communication...

General Nutrition Centers: Organization Design

GNC, or General Nutrition Centers, is a company that deals with products in the nutrition field, namely vitamins and sports supplements—founded back in 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by David Shakarian. Nearly a hundred years later, it has grown into one of the largest companies with a financial growth of more...

Factors Influencing Coffee Market

Summary Coffee is the most basic beverage for consumption in countries like America and Europe. Many behaviors have been adapted and are now rotating around coffee. People in white and blue-collar jobs pass by coffee shops in the morning and grab their specialty. During breaks and free time, students go...

Hotel Recruitment Practices Case Study

Introduction The presence of high-quality service in the travel and tourism industry is an essential element for success. Striving for enhanced customer experience, companies in the hospitality industry place great significance on their recruitment practices. The technological changes and advancements of recent years opened many opportunities for expanding recruitment channels,...

Network Infrastructure Company’s Accounting Fraud

Introduction Even with modern approaches to doing business, theoretical models of ethics contribute to the success and prosperity of organizations. The accounting fraud case of Network Infrastructure Company’s executives is an illustrative example of the violation of ethical models and negligent application of accounting standards. According to the charges, Michael...

Walmart Inc.’s Code of Conduct

Walmart Inc., one of the world’s biggest retail corporations, pays significant attention to public reputation. In this regard, Walmart’s Code of Conduct reflects the company’s approach to professional ethics. According to Walmart (n.d.), ethical conduct is vital for building trust in three essential aspects: associate relationships, customer relationships, and overall...

KE Adventure Travel Company Analysis

Introduction KE Adventure Travel is a company that organizes trips and vacations for its clients. This is a task that they have been accomplishing for over thirty years (KE Adventure Travel, 2022). The recreation style promoted by this company is active, they provide, for example, hiking, swimming, and skiing (KE...

Netflix and Blockbuster: Case Study

Netflix and Blockbuster are leaders in the entertainment industry offering video streaming services. However, their histories reveal how different business models shaped customer experiences, determining corporate strategies, and paved the way for technological development. Johnson et al. (2008) note that all successful ventures are founded on developing unique solutions to...

Nissan’s Cogent: The Co-Development Regeneration Tool

Cross-Functional Teams Cross-Functional Teams are characterized by diversity in participants’ functions, complex and efficient reporting systems, and more efficient time management. These teams are built of members that specialize in different disciplines and, regarding their specialization, provide different functions in the team, yet the actions of every specialist are dedicated...

Microsoft Office and Indian Culture

Introduction The global development of any company and the popularization of new products require an enhanced understanding of the selected region’s peculiarities and how they can be used to boost the firm’s evolution. Thus, Microsoft and its most popular product Microsoft Office can benefit from improving its presence in India...

The Reverse Logistics and Sustainability Relationship

Abstract The objective of this research was to show the relationship between reverse logistics and sustainability by analyzing the following case studies. These cases are analyzed to understand the relationship between reverse logistics and sustainability. The study analyzed two cases of reverse logistics in the European Union and China as...

Apple Inc., Samsung, and Google and Their Business Models

Introduction Modern technological progress implies a high level of competition among the leading players in the market. Manufacturers of gadgets, smartphones, and laptops, such as Apple, Samsung, and Google, adopt each other’s technology and try to provide customers with a better product than the competitor. Each company chooses a specific...

Grassroots Organizations Collaborating for Change

Grassroots organizations are mainly made-up civilians who advocate for a cause that leads to international, national, or local change. They are as essential as the money required for any innovation. In my view, grassroots organizing is an efficient way of changing public policy. This is because they provide a platform...

Managing a Company’s Internal Operations

Introduction Managing the internal operations of the company is the key to a company’s success. Good corporate leadership is a crucial internal factor for identifying the firm’s prospective opportunities and risks. Organizational structure, as part of administrative processes, is a critical component for the effective development of business strategy. Effective...

Marketing Interconnection With Organizational Departments

The marketing process directly correlates with organizational success. Through effective marketing, companies can examine the market through a STEEPLE analysis. Indeed, cooperation between the marketing department and other elements within an organization is vital through assistance and insight into efficient strategies and business processes. Namely, the departments that primarily benefit...

The Evidence-Based Practices in Business

Introduction Quality improvement is a process in which the effectiveness of all existing systems in the business is evaluated. Changes usually take place based on a structured approach and qualitative analysis of all work areas of the company. To organize successful improvements, regular data collection and analysis are accomplished. Business...

Home Depot: The Company Analysis

From a personal perspective, Home Depot is a company that epitomizes almost all elements of learning and value creation to the high extent. In particular, it has the highest level of motivating and inspiring people, developing leaders, and empowering employees at all levels. First of all, Home Depot defines the...

Business Culture and Employee Satisfaction

Introduction Business is not only a mere representation of an idea that is being monetized. Businesses are beyond executives and rely heavily on their workforce, which is the foundation of any business. Every company that desires to be a competitive organization in the market must focus on its talent pool...

Internal Influence on Walmart’s Corporate Strategy

Corporate strategy is a continuous process of establishing a business’s value, setting goals for profits and growth, and training employees to achieve them. It is different from business strategy in that it is concerned with cost leadership, differentiation, and focus approaches rather than just competing in a market. Product, personnel,...

Resource-Based View in Strategic Management

There are numerous approaches to assessing the value of an organization; however, the resource-based view allows for the most accurate and comprehensive analysis of the key opportunities that an organization can pursue in the selected market. By offering essentially an analysis of the key components of a company’s potential competitive...

Leadership and Associated Ethical Challenges

Introduction The present-day technological advances alongside the evolving needs for diversity determine the existence of complications emerging as a result of these processes. The task of managing these areas is attributed to leaders within organizations; however, not all businesses have well-established practices, allowing them to deal with accompanying challenges. In...

EXTRA Energy Drink Company Limited’s Marketing Plan

Executive Summary The marketing plan comprises the marketing strategies for EXTRA energy drink Company Limited, located in Texas-USA. The company’s mission and vision statement have been analyzed in the introduction section—an overview of the external and internal environment of the company by analyzing the PESTEL and SWOT. Furthermore, a review...

The Ideas of Henri Fayol and Frederick Taylor: Efficacy in the 21st Century

Henri Fayol is a French figure who practiced management and was the founder of the school of management. He made an essential contribution to developing leadership and such a system. Frederick Taylor is an American entrepreneur who contributed significantly to developing management and management systems. These theories have greatly influenced...

Applying Evidence-Based Management to Enhance Hiring Decisions

Evidence-based management (EBM) is the approach to decision-making in management based on a deep scientific analysis of the particular aspects of the organizational functioning. This approach and its strategies help to improve the quality of management within an organization (Judge & Robbins, 2019). EBM strives to support the managers’ intuition...

Business Ethics in The Wall Street Journal Article

The article under analysis by Daves Michael (2022) deals with an issue of the breach of corporate ethics. Specifically, the report describes the egregious breach of ethical standards in relation to audits conducted at Ernst & Young. Michael (2022) makes it abundantly obvious that the described violation of ethical corporate...

The Walmart Firm’s Economic Analysis

Introduction Walmart is a global multi-format company that specializes in retail, wholesale, and e-commerce through the Internet platform and mobile commerce applications. The primary external influence on this company comes from political factors, including government influences at the city and national levels, which reflect the requirements due to the spread...

The Apple Company’s Marketing Mix Analysis

Introduction Marketing mix is an important concept for the modern business world. It consists of the four elements describing the major aspects of a company’s work: product, price, place, and promotion (Kotler & Keller, 2021). This model helps to analyze the work of a certain firm and enhance its understanding...

Organizational Change: Qatargas Case Study

Executive Summary This report conducted an analysis of change conducted by Qatargas during the COVID-19 pandemic. The change aimed at adapting the operations to promote the health and safety of the employees and the community. Shortly after the COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, Qatargas created a taskforce that took command...

Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation

An ERP system can help people simplify the whole company and centralize all data, allowing for more accurate analytics and a more productive, collaborative, and data-driven workplace environment. Individuals from various develop common meanings through intercultural communication that is a representational, interpretative, transactional, and contextual activity. From the perspective of...

Crisis Management in an Organization

Crisis management or communication refers to how an organization identifies a threat and responds to it effectively. Crisis management in an organization can viewed as a procedure whereby the old systems are no longer maintained so as to mitigate certain threats associated with them. This means that crisis management also...

Effects of the Pandemic on Organizational Culture Adaptability

Introduction These days, all companies have their unique organizational culture, which supplies a decent level of performance and establishes a healthy and strong working environment. According to Spicer (2020), “Organizational cultures are the signs and symbols, shared practices and underlying assumptions of an organization” (p. 1737). However, the COVID-19 outbreak...

Diminished Employee Engagement: Causes and Solutions

Introduction Employees are the most critical components of business organizations because they are involved in all organizational processes and advancement towards the ultimate goals. Therefore, employees who feel appreciated are more satisfied with their work and automatically put in more effort to deliver on their obligations. However, organizational processes are...

Stakeholders in Business: Roles and Responsibilities

This week’s materials focused on the topic of stakeholder relationships in business. The stakeholder term in business includes many external and internal individuals and groups; therefore, learning more about their role is essential for understanding how businesses operate in the modern world. While the role of external stakeholders in business...

Personal and Professional Development as Business Consultant

Introduction Personal and professional development are the two things responsible for the formation and organization of the group. Their development is necessary for each person individually since many follow the old attitudes when modern times demand modern solutions. Thus, this work aims to explore the professional and personal development plan...

Servant Leadership and Personal Leadership Philosophies

Servant leadership revolves around empowering and developing people and the leader has the responsibility of showing humility, being authentic, accepting people for who they are, and providing direction. The element that seems most natural in servant leadership is humility. Humility is the ability to put one’s talents and accomplishments in...

Researching and Analysis of Survey Methods

Surveys are one of the most common research methods that allow directly getting information of a different nature from the respondent. The survey belongs to the group of quantitative methods, which makes it possible to apply various mathematical methods to analyze the results obtained (Glastonbury & MacKean, 2020). The instrument...

Self-Motivation for Entrepreneurs: An Action Plan

Self-motivation plays an immeasurably important role for any entrepreneur as it substantially contributes to the success of his venture. At the same time, self-motivation along with the motivation of others differ from other components of this success, such as luck, self-discipline, and thorough planning with the use of professional skills,...

Walmart’s Store Sales Performance

Walmart’s store sales performance shows the following indicators: product ranking, which includes total unit sales, item page views, and average product rating: Product review and seller’s ranking (Walmart, 2020). Since the reports have transitioned to online selling or website, one indicator we can see is the consumers’ engagement with each...

Program for University Canada West: Managerial Accounting

The purpose of this proposal was to evaluate the attractiveness of investment in a new Program for UCW using NPV, IRR, and Payback period. The project under consideration costs $7,000,000, has a 5 (five) years life, and has no salvage value. Depreciation is straight-line to zero. The required return is...

The Professional Development Program for SUPERVALU

The Professional Development Program (PDP) was a proposal set to recruit college graduates and proximate to offer job placement after training. The establishment was approved to attract and prepare potential graduates for successful management careers in the distribution, retail, and corporate activities within SUPERVALU. The initiative consisted of five new...

R&B Construction Company: Organizational Culture

One of the essential factors in an organization’s success is its culture which are the values, beliefs, and visions that unite an organization. An organization is made up of people of various ideas, so when it comes to providing solutions to a significant problem in the company, there are bound...

Diageo Plc’s Responsible Management

Introduction Diageo plc is a worldwide corporation specializing in producing and distributing alcoholic beverages, with its headquarters located in London, England. This firm has been operating in areas where water is limited for the whole population, and its brewing, distilling, and other non-product activities need water as a crucial input...

Productivity in Operations Management

Operations management is a practice that implies the control of the production of goods or services. Namely, researchers define the concept as the field correlating with organizational planning, quality control, inventory management, scheduling, and managing purchases (Wolniak, 2020). A potential critique can be exemplified as the complexity of the field,...

Caterpillar Inc.: Short-Term and Long-Term Goals

Caterpillar Inc., like other successful companies, resorts to making short and long-term goals to assure the necessary progress in its operations. The short-term mission of the company is expressed by dividing it into individual goals in areas such as operations and product management. The long-term goal of Caterpillar Inc. is...

Actions of the Company’s CEO in Different Situations

First Situation A director of marketing in a global corporation wants to reallocate budgeted funds to allow exploration of three potential emerging markets. This will require a reduction in the funds allocated to marketing efforts of new and existing products. As the CEO of this company, would you support this...