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...

Hardees Restaurant’ Commercial Marketing

Companies use critical and creative advertisements to influence the perception of the targeted clients through consistency in appeal to emotion, credibility, and logic. Primarily, the Hardees Restaurant has creatively used the element of sex appeal to advertising its Buffalo blue cheese burger through a renowned celebrity. Through the use of...

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...

HPCL Indian Oil Company: Overcoming Challenges

Identifying the problems that a company may face in the environment of the global economy is essential for developing a sustainable approach and becoming successful in the target market. The specified task is especially complicated for Indian organizations, which have to manage a variety of unique obstacles that the Indian...

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...

Insurance Management Strategies for Burglary and Thrift Exposure: Analyzing Risks

Locating a shop in a high crime rates area is a rather risky decision, On the one hand, the competition rates are going to be rather low, which will allow for impressive sales benefit and future expansion. On the other hand, the unceasing threat coming from the local criminals should...

Bureaucracy in Next Value Line and Southwest Companies: Implications for Management

Bureaucracy is a form of “organizational structure,” which helps to organize people working in large companies (Jones 137). It is necessary to add that the system is quite effective as a specific structure is formed, and employees know their responsibilities. However, bureaucracy can also lead to numerous issues in an...

Coffee Connection and Starbucks Companies: Competitors Analysis

Introduction The success of every business depends on its ability to generate profits and, equally importantly, continuously grow and expand its operations. Coffee Connection, a small enterprise located in the Midwest, is rather well-positioned to create value both for its customers and its stakeholders. Nevertheless, there are always opportunities for...

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...

Operations Manager Key Responsibilities

The significance of the role of an Operational Manager (OM) is truly ample; creating premises for the efficient completion of the key objectives and smooth running of all operations, the specified member of an organization certainly is to be appreciated. To identify the key tasks that an OM must accomplish...

Banner Healthcare: Expanding Health Services Nationwide

Strategic planning to enable Banner Healthcare to serve citizens in the next decade Banner Healthcare is a health care facility in the United States of America. It is located in Phoenix, Arizona and operates over 25 hospitals across the country. It also operates several specialized facilities in the U.S. Banner...

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...

Business Strategy in Supermarket Industry: Low Pricing

Introduction The quick development of various technologies and the establishment of open world trade regimes have changed the face of modern business (Teece 2010). Modern customers have more choices based on the easy access to alternatives to any product (Teece 2010). The supermarket industry is one of the most competitive...

Baker Hughes and Halliburton Companies: Mergers and Acquisition

Introduction Varied reasons motivate a firm to acquire other entities. Firms acquire others as a form of investment, which is expected to generate future returns. The main objective of firms is to maximize the shareholders’ capital, and thus companies acquire others for the same reason. Halliburton is one of the...

The Citibank International and Qatar Airways Information Systems

Abstract This paper focuses on the Management Information Systems (MIS) of two companies namely the Citibank International and Qatar Airways. The paper provides an analysis of each company’s hardware and software components in line with the organizational applications of each element. In this context, one organization uses the Information Systems...

IBM & Intel Lead in Sustainability: Environmental Management

The significance of environmental awareness has risen several times over the past few years compared to its previous rates (Reinhardt & Stavins, 2014). As a result, a range of organizations adopt green policies in order to satisfy all stakeholders involved. However, not all companies manage to comply with the key...

Somerset Furniture Company Transportation Management

The Somerset Furniture Company experiences significant problems with organizing the transportation of the prepared furniture from China to the United States in order to provide customers with the purchased pieces without any delays (Russell & Taylor, 2013). It is important to note that if the company completes all the required...

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....

Leadership Styles: Garry Kelly in Southwest Airlines

Introduction Existing scholarship shows that leaders, through their leadership styles, approaches and practices, have the capacity to positively or negatively influence outcomes for their respective business organizations, employees, customers and stakeholders. Indeed, in the turbulent business environment of the 21st century, many organizations have managed to remain competitive courtesy of...

Dannon Company’s Approach to Corporate Responsibility and Sustainable Marketing Practices

Introduction The Dannon Company, which is a well known organization in food industry, has been providing outstanding products and services for quite a while. Moreover, the organization has been famous for its rigid set of ethical principles, as well as its compliance with the above-mentioned rules. However, in the wake...

Role of Communication in Effectively Managing Organizational Change

Introduction Resistance to the change in organizations is one of the main factors that prevent leaders from improving their companies’ strategies and operations. In her article, Saruhan (2014) has examined the relationship between the communication and resistance to change while using the perception of justice as another factor associated with...

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...

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,...

Volkswagen Company’s Information Technology

Introduction With the evolving technology, organizations are putting more efforts to keep up with these advances in technology. The business environment has to a great extent been influenced by the constant changes that are being witnessed in the market currently, technology has made it easier to come up with methods...

Management of Wal-Mart Stores Inc in 2008

Firm management strategies highly depend on resources and facilities as a measure of economical expansion. Supply chain management depends on progressive and efficient production and distribution. The main driving forces of Wal-Mart supply chain stores involves working around reasonable costs to ensure customer’s satisfaction at all times, especially during the...

TransGlobal Airlines

Introduction Regulatory bodies usually strive to ensure that there are no monopolies in any industry. This is because, in a monopolistic market, there is no stiff competition between various companies. Lack of competition does not provide a monopoly with the necessary impetus to improve the quality of its products. TransGlobal...

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...

American Marketing Association’s Promotion

Marketing and innovations are the two main functions of any business (Kotler and Gary, 2012). For a business to thrive and be able to sustain itself in the global market, it must comprise of regular innovations and proper marketing techniques. That is, the management should be made up of innovative...

Enhancing the Decision Making Process to the Team: Goleman’s Leadership Styles

Leadership Styles Daniel Goleman conducted a research and noted six leadership styles. The styles identified were visionary, coaching, affiliative, democratic, pacesetting, coercive and pacesetting. The first four are dissonance styles while the last four are resonance style as the last four encourage listening while the others do not (Goleman, 2002)...

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...

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...

Snapple Juice Company Marketing Strategies

In terms of distribution infrastructure, the company owns over one hundred and seventy distribution centers within the U.S and twenty-three within Mexico with its warehouses operating within the proximity of the bottling plants. This in effect means that the company utilizes its network, convenience stores, and supermarkets for the purposes...

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...

Reliability and Character-Based Trust in Customer Service

To develop proper relationships with customers, companies have to create trust. Clearly, employees have to meet customers’ needs and provide all the necessary assistance and support. Services provided have to be timely or else the customer will address another company. Researchers note that reliability and character-based trust are essential for...

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....

Management: Power, Authority, and Influence

The source of power and authority within an organization depends on certain structural conditions. A form of “dependency” always exists in every company or organization. After taking the recommended test, I have observed that I am constantly “gaining power and information” at my workplace. I have always worked hard in...

Cultural Differences and Their Impacts on Business

Culture plays a critical role in ensuring the successful completion of business transactions. Understanding people’s ways of life in any market is the first step towards winning their hearts. The American business culture differs significantly from those of other major business partners, such as China, Africa, and Britain. This article...

Prejudice and Discrimination: Understanding Their Impact

It is common for human beings to experience and practice prejudice and discrimination. Prejudice refers to the “the inflexible and irrational attitudes and opinions that are held by members of one group about another, while discrimination refers to behaviors that are directed towards another group” (Lang, 2006). Prejudice prompts individuals...

Cowgirl Chocolates Case

Introduction Today’s business world is very competitive and dynamic. Companies often end up failing because of the lack of good planning. Many businesses end up making losses not because the business ideas backing up the product are poor or weak but simply because the business planning and strategy formulation process...

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....

Problems and Policies of International Economy

Although multinational corporations bring a number of advantages to developing countries, they pose various challenges and problems. Although they provide jobs to populations, these are low-skilled and poorly paid. There is repatriation of the profits earned from the businesses they operate. Because most of the companies are concerned with more...

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...

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...

Financial Regulation by the IMF and World Bank: Overview and Implications

Abstract The report provides a connection between the IMF and the World Bank in controlling global finance. The IMF and the World bank use several instruments to regulate the balance of payments problems and other financial crisis that countries might have faced. The report reviews several works of literature related...

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...

Organizational Change at Acme Corporation: Addressing Turnover and Profitability Issues

Introduction Acme Corporation is depicted in the scenario as having considerable issues, such as increased staff turnover and lower profitability. The company’s leadership is unaware of the underlying source of these issues and has a clear plan for dealing with them. The problem has been aggravated further by recent changes...

Utilizing a Weighted Score Matrix for Effective Business Decision-Making

Introduction In any business, decision-making methods must be implemented at many different levels to ensure the quality and effectiveness of each step or change. Various tasks, from selecting an employee for the position of an HR specialist to large-scale acquisitions of other companies, affect the organization’s overall well-being to varying...

Airbnb’s Business Strategies and Responses to the Challenges in the Tourism Industry

Introduction Working in the tourism and travel field requires the companies involved to be highly flexible and able to address guests’ ever-changing needs. At the same time, for firms whose income directly depends on the number of travelers and their satisfaction with their vacation, the formation of business models yet...

The Impact of COVID-19 on Apple Inc.’s Inventory and Supply Chain Management

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic remains one of the main factors behind the recurrent global supply chain disruptions, significantly impacting various industries and organizations. Apple Inc. is an example of an organization that experienced significant disruptions in its supply chain. However, this essay aims to explore how the pandemic disrupted Apple’s...

Job vs. Process Costing Systems in Business Operations

Introduction to Job Costing and Process Costing Systems Companies can utilize job (JCS) or process (PCS) costing systems when determining the costs of their products or services. Selecting a specific method depends on different factors, including strategy, a particular industry, and what is presented on the market (Blocher et al.,...

The Influence of Personality Traits on Effective Leadership Styles

Introduction It is essential to comprehend how both leaders and their followers perceive traits that shape a person’s ability to influence others productively. People commonly identify five major attributes that describe one’s personality and expected behavioral patterns. Daft (2018) states that these parameters include “an individual’s extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional...

Strategic, Tactical, and Operational Plans in Management

Strategic Plans It is crucial to mention that a strategic, tactical, and operational plan differ in specificity and management. Accordingly, the strategic plan includes the development of the general strategy of the organization and distributing funds at lower levels to implement it (Clack & Woeppel, 2018). Moreover, strategic goals are...

Johnson & Johnson Recall Process for Consumer Safety

Introduction Recalling consumer goods and materials is integral to the product or product management process. This process involves studying the market position of a particular product, as well as its compliance with the needs and preferences of customers. Many factors, including changes in the market environment, changes in consumer preferences,...

Systemic Thinking: Core Components, Models, and Applications in Human Resource Management

Introduction Systemic thinking comprises certain core components, including innovation to improve the system, data-based decision-making, and collaborating effectively within a system. It is defined as a holistic viewpoint, which recognizes that relationships between system components and between the environment and the components are imperative (Mirnezhada, 2022). As far as innovation...

Enhancing Performance Appraisal Systems for Equitable Employee Feedback

Introduction The performance appraisal system is essential for any company. It helps evaluate employees’ performance and provides feedback to help them improve their service. However, we have found that the type of feedback that men and women receive significantly differs. This paper will discuss the current performance appraisal system’s effect...

Dispute Resolution Methods at ABC Corporation

Introduction ABC Corporation is a company focused on its call center’s quality work. A former employee who was fired due to the need to pray often charged the company with religious intolerance. Several solution methods could be used to resolve the dispute: negotiations, mediation, and arbitration. The misuse of dispute...

Ford and Kia Recall Management: Addressing Risks Without Full Refunds

Introduction Recalls are crucial in business, specifically the automobile industry, since they ensure consumer safety. In the case of car companies, a recall process is usually initiated after a technical defect or other problem affecting product quality and safety is discovered. Detecting a defect or potential hazard requires manufacturers to...

Data Management Careers: Skills and Impact in the Digital Age

Introduction Nowadays, one of the most attractive and sought-after professional areas is data management. This activity area requires skills in working with large and heterogeneous data for analysis and visualization. There are many examples of how data is being used in the digital age. The Use of Data Analysis in...

Ethical Dilemma in the Workplace: Reporting Product Defects and Upholding Integrity

Rationale for Topic Selection Working relationships within a team are essential for people to feel comfortable doing their jobs. However, in some cases, ethical dilemmas may arise that confuse employees. The importance of addressing such ethical issues is high, as the consequences of inaction can harm different people depending on...

Effective Quality Control Techniques in Manufacturing: A Case Study on Stradivarius

Introduction Enterprise quality control techniques are tools that recognize, identify, and fix problems using graphical data representations. They are often used in manufacturing to process numerical data that has been mathematically and statistically processed. The four quality tools can be employed in phases, beginning with fault identification and progressing through...

Starting a Business in Canada: Opportunities and Legal Considerations for Young Entrepreneurs

Introduction Opening a business in Canada offers many opportunities, and the environment remains user-friendly. Many entrepreneurs are inspired by the country’s strong economic development and its growth potential for new ventures. The government allows underage children to be legally included in business operations (Brownlee et al., 2018). The country also...

Diversification in the Global Steel Industry: Nucor vs. ArcelorMittal and Baowu

Introduction The modern world markets require companies to use unique approaches to be competitive. Due to globalization, successful organizations realize that massive collaboration among various players and suppliers is necessary to achieve the expected results. Steel manufacturing is one of the most competitive industries. This research paper will explore three...

Gross vs. Net Leases: Risks and Benefits for Businesses

Introduction When considering leasing options, two common types of leases are net and gross leases. Though both contracts involve the property’s occupancy, each lease’s terms vary greatly and may ultimately impact financial and legal risks. It is essential to evaluate the pros and cons of each lease type before settling...

Horizon Scanning for Abercrombie & Fitch: Trends and Strategies in Retail Apparel

Executive Summary This report aims to analyze and discuss the horizon scanning method in the context of Abercrombie & Fitch and its prospects for development in the retail and clothing industry. The horizon scanning method is an approach that helps to detect and examine any emerging trends, potential opportunities, threats,...

Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA): The Key to Successful Negotiation Strategies

Introduction Negotiations mainly seek to attain mutual agreements between conflicting parties. However, some conflicts may be so complicated that ordinary negotiations may fail to provide the desired outcomes. As a result, additional concepts emerged in the field of negotiation to help tackle sophisticated conflicts most proficiently. The Impact of BATNA...

Analyzing Operations Management in Target: Diagrams, Strategies, and Insights

Introduction It is important to implement various graphs and diagrams to understand the operation of the existing businesses and ensure the new company’s success (Kumar, 2022). The main goals of operations management are to ensure that the company can make the provision of products and services more efficient and increase...

Insights from Siemens CEO Barbara Humpton on Business, Innovation, and Sustainability

Introduction During her talk, Barbara Humpton, the CEO of Siemens, mentioned several meaningful topics connected with different branches of business and the economy. The company generally operates in various industries, such as energy, healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing. Siemens is known for its modernizations in automation, digitalization, and electrification. The topics...

Key Considerations for Exporting Seafood from Catdom to Eagleton

Introduction Exporting goods is a way to develop international trade, contributing to the globalization and prosperity of the country. Catdom has all the necessary conditions for an international trade organization: a seaport and an international airport, and the country is a party to the Visby Rules and the Montreal Convention....

Strategic Growth Analysis of Delta Designers: Mission, Vision, and Corporate Objectives

Introduction Mission The company plans to pursue a global low-cost leadership strategy centred on selling its branded and private-label footwear at lower rates in order to obtain a competitive advantage over other companies in the industry. Vision Our mission is to provide high-quality athletic footwear at competitive prices while giving...

Caterpillar Inc.’s SWOT Analysis and Strategic Management

Introduction Any organization’s success depends heavily on strategic management. It entails assessing a company’s situation and determining solutions to advance the organization. One of the top producers of diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, diesel-electric locomotives, and construction and mining equipment, Caterpillar, Inc., will be the subject of...

Understanding Workplace Stress and Burnout: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

Introduction Workplace stress is a growing concern for many modern employers. This situation can lead to undesirable consequences, leaving a significant imprint on the company. Millions nationwide experience stress in different ways that could lead to employee burnout. This could seriously affect job performance, mental health, and lack of motivation....

SWOT Analysis of Amazon’s Market Strengths and Challenges in Europe

Introduction Amazon is among the world’s largest and most successful e-commerce companies. The company is known for having a diverse range of products and services. It has its strongest international market in Europe, specifically Germany and the UK. It also has an efficient supply chain and logistics system and a...

Analyzing Diageo’s Position in Africa Using Porter’s Five Forces

Porter’s Five Forces Framework Porter’s Five Forces Framework is a ubiquitous instrument that could be used to analyze a company’s external situation in a particular market. It can highlight its strong and weak positions vis-à-vis other key stakeholders and potential competition to determine how dependable and vulnerable its stance might...

Enhancing Food Security: A Comprehensive Initiative for Somali Bantu Refugees in Lewiston, Maine

Project Overview Collaborating community – Somali Bantu refugees in Lewiston, Maine. Partners – Muhidin Libah, Executive Director of Somali Bantu Community Association (SBCA); Hilowle Aden, Community Advocate Coordinator in SBCA. The project is a multi-phase initiative aimed at addressing food insecurity among the Somali Bantu refugee community in Lewiston, Maine....

Fit Small Business: Overcoming Challenges in Organic Food Delivery

Introduction Fit Small Business is a delivery and manufacturing service for wholesome organic food. Its main goal is to improve the quality of people’s lives by providing them with healthy food. However, in this market segment, some challenges and risks may prevent the company from achieving its goals. For systematic,...

Groupthink: The Dangers of Decisions Based on Majority Rule

Defining Groupthink People often make decisions while in a group or team. When everyone can express their opinion without judgment, it positively affects the team and its decisions. Brainstorming methods, a lack of bureaucracy, and a good psychological mood help the group develop exponentially. When these aspects are not met,...

Kotter’s Eight Steps for Organizational Change: Initiating a Transformation With a Clear Vision

Introduction Change in an organization is usually an inevitable and constant force in the modern business landscape. Firms and organizations that can adapt and evolve are better positioned to perform well despite the uncertainties and challenges in the business environment. However, successful organizational change is a complex and multifaceted task...

Valuing a Diversified Company: Steps and the Business Strength Matrix

Introduction Valuation of a diversified company is a process undertaken to assess the value of the enterprise. This can involve different estimates for potential losses and profits, asset values, planning of future projects, and monitoring of the company’s development process. A diversified company can be valued in several steps. Steps...

Recruitment and Selection Processes at Mishko Supermarkets: Internal vs. External Hiring

Introduction The process of attracting and selecting a pool of competent applicants for a job opening is known as recruitment. It entails locating open positions, piquing interest among possible applicants, and urging them to apply (Kapur, 2018). The process of selecting the applicant or applicants who best fit the position’s...

Evaluating Customs Bottlenecks with Time Release Study Insights

Introduction The Time Release Study (TRS) of the World Customs Organization (WCO) is a strategic and globally recognized technique customs employees use to evaluate the efficacy and performance of their border clearance operations. According to the World Customs Organization(n.d.), the TRS measures the time required for shipment clearance, from the...

Legal Challenges for ELECTRIFI’s Expansion into Tipsia

Introduction Expanding internationally requires a firm to consider many elements associated with an international market. Most importantly, the legal environment of the target market can dictate whether an expansion effort will succeed or fail. For instance, employment laws and how they are enforced affect a company’s labor practices, including minimum...

Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Beverages Targeting Health-Conscious Consumers

Introduction The strategic plan for managing Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Beverages is at the center of this assignment. This organization has established a strong position in the soft drink market, but a plan is recommended to be implemented to increase competence (Lyre’s, 2020). The company must expand its marketing strategies to reach...

Virtual Leadership Skills for Motivating Teams in the Digital Era

Essential Traits and Skills of a Virtual Leader Organizations increasingly assign virtual teams to adapt to current conditions, trends, and challenges. The virtual form of work has advantages, allowing talent to be found worldwide, reducing the cost of work travel, and making collaboration at different distances easier (Northouse, 2022). Since...

Critical Evaluation of Blendtec’s Consumer Analysis and Brand Management Strategies

Critical Evaluation of the Three Elements of Consumer Analysis for Blendtec The study of consumer affect and cognition focuses on how consumers perceive their surroundings and think, feel, and act. Understanding how customers interpret their goods and marketing messages is crucial for Blentec. With this knowledge, Blentec can design engaging...

The Misconception of the Contractor’s Problem in Project Management

Introduction In any business organization, project management is one of the vital aspects, and its role is getting increasingly critical. Three parties are always needed in any project: the contractor, the project management team, and the client or owner. The contractor ensures that they plan and coordinate all the project...

Analysis of Alibaba Group: Management, Governance, and Future Performance

Introduction The need to improve customer service and meet the desired client demands has forced all organizations to develop strategies that align with organizational success. One company that has considered these aspects is Alibaba Group. It is a Chinese multinational technology organization specializing in retail, e-commerce, technology, and internet to...

Evaluating Effectiveness of Employee Resource Groups: Tools and Findings

Introduction Project evaluation refers to a sequential process of gathering, recording, and organizing information about the project outcomes to assess the level of success. It enhances accountability by demonstrating effective and efficient use of money and other resources (Thomas & Chindarkar, 2019). In addition, it may help track project milestones...

Understanding Effective Communication Modes in Professional Settings

Introduction A person in the current world has many different ways of communicating. The means of conveying information from one individual to another can range from personal meetings to text messages and video calls. Individuals must know which kind of communication will be more appropriate in specific contexts because some...

Addressing Communication Gaps in Operational Management for Line Employees

One of the main problems of operational management is the lack of effective methods of communication between co-workers; therefore, some employees remain without management’s attention. This problem occurs mainly with line employees, that is, with the part of the staff that performs the bulk of the work and has a...

Kotter’s Theory of Change and Organizational Management

Understanding Kotter’s Theory of Organizational Change Kotter’s theory describes the eight steps that an organization should take to ensure a successful change. It presents change as a process that requires planning and monitoring to ensure the new methods are well received and implemented into the existing system. For example, the...

Product Development Strategies in Perfectly Competitive Markets: A Case Study of Bank of America

Introduction Successful organizations have adopted effective product development strategies that favor them in a perfectly competitive market. Markets are dynamic and can change based on circumventing economic conditions and consumer behaviors. A perfectly competitive market has entry and exit freedom. The market is associated with standardized output without an organization...

Job Characteristics Model and Workplace Design for Motivation and Efficiency

Introduction The efficiency of the use of the production team, technological equipment, the cost of production, and its quality depend largely on how the workplace is organized. It emphasizes the need to study the job characteristics models because each activity involves its own specifics. To hire the right workers, the...

Growth of the UAE Color Cosmetics Market: MAC’s Competitive Landscape

Industry Overview Cosmetics is one of the industries with the quickest growth. One of the top manufacturers of professional cosmetics is MAC. The well-known Estée Lauder Group businesses include MAC. As a result, the UAE’s considerable youth population is contributing to the fast growth of the cosmetics and beauty industry,...

William Bratton’s Approach to Exemplary Leadership and Bias Mitigation

Exemplary Leadership Practices Contributing to William Bratton’s Success William Bratton is a well-known figure in the policing community who has successfully brought about reform in several law enforcement agencies. Gino and Staats (2015) argue that focusing on short-term goals rather than long-term learning, a culture of blame and punishment rather...

Key Management Skills for University Graduates: Insights for Future Leaders

Introduction Regardless of your position and role in the company, working in collaboration, communication, and leading the group will be necessary. In this sense, management is one of the crucial skills you should acquire to succeed in life. It is not reiterated to the office and company heads but also...

Essential Skills for Airline Negotiators in Competitive Markets

Introduction When choosing negotiators, airline companies should consider candidates’ appropriate talents, experience, and personality attributes. Negotiators should ideally have in-depth knowledge of the aviation sector and the potential problems that may occur. They must get their points through clearly, think critically, and develop innovative ideas that benefit everyone involved (McCarthy...

Understanding the Production Function: A Case Study of Sanderson Farms

Concept of Production Function The production function is a mathematical formula that describes the optimal relationship between the variables and quantity of input for production and the output quantity. This idea was chosen because it explains questions about marginal productivity, output, and the most cost-effective manufacturing means. Entrepreneurship, labor, land,...

Financial Enumeration Strategies and Their Impact on Sustainable Development

Ethical Considerations of Broad Distributional Strategies Broad distributional aspects related to financial enumeration play a key role in harnessing significant growth in the open market. These broad strategies have some null form of ethical influence since they mainly apply to the profit rates that correlate with the type of demand...

Enhancing Walmart’s Supply Chain with Effective Inventory Management Strategies

Problem Statement One of the main problems of Walmart’s supply chain is the problem of effective inventory management. Walmart provides a large number of goods that the store does not have time to sell. Situation Analysis Inventory management in supply chains is about optimizing the processes directly related to handling...

Young Employee Self-Belief: Trends and Impacts on Productivity

Introduction The key findings of a detailed literature search are presented in the current paper. The author investigated the issue of young employee self-belief and its impact on workplace productivity. A total of 10 articles were picked to discuss evidence from several decades and trace the key trends in the...

SWOT Analysis of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC) in Jamaica

The SWOT Analysis of the Organization The company for which I work is the Early Childhood Commission (ECC) in Jamaica, an agency established by the Ministry of Education. Although the ECC is a strong institution, its strengths include a strong connection to the stakeholders and catering to children’s needs. However,...

AES Solar: Advancing Renewable Energy in the US Energy Sector

Introduction The most critical areas of market analysis are supplied market analysis, financial planning, and risk management. For a large company operating in the energy field, it is necessary to calculate all kinds of risks to achieve high-quality financial planning. Focusing on such goals can help the company more clearly...

Effective Job Advertising and Recruitment Strategies for Costo Wholesale Store

Costco Wholesale Store Recruitment Plan When a company requires employees to work in given positions, there is a need to advertise the jobs so that competent and qualified professionals can apply. Costo Wholesale Store, a popular global chain with a wide array of merchandise and portfolio, must select effective ways...

Exploring the Link Between Construction Workforce Fatalities and Economic Contribution

Introduction and Objectives The construction sector serves as a vital element of the U.S. economy. However, it is well-known for its elevated fatality rates among workers. This research examines the potential association between deaths in the construction workforce and the economic contribution of the construction sector. Information from the U.S....

The Fitness Oasis Business Plan: Marketing Plan and Strategy

Marketing Plans and Strategies (Marketing Mix) Fitness Oasis (FOA) will adhere to a marketing plan to remain competitive in the market and win and retain clients. The business will use the 4Ps of marketing but will also add other 7Ps to make the business successful (Jain & Jain, 2022). The...

Financial Impact Analysis: Kingsley Department Store’s Hurricane Losses

Executive Summary Natural disasters can majorly impact a business, and insurance companies usually play a significant role in alleviating the effects. Insurance policies may cover business interruption, property damage, and other losses. However, an insurance firm can dispute claims, resulting in extensive and costly legal battles for the affected business....

Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary’s Current State and Development Opportunities

The Purpose of the Report Realizing the potential to improve charitable operations and services is one of the opportunities for the Happy Herd. This report aims to demonstrate the current state of affairs in the Happy Herd and indicate the possibility of organizational development. According to the background of the...

Efficiency and Challenges in Multi-Team Systems: A Research Proposal

Research Proposal Research Gap The multi-team system has been studied for its efficiency in different fields and spheres. Efficiency is defined by the time spent accomplishing the task as well as its quality (Kennedy et al. 2018). However, there are still challenges in studying the impact of individual parameters in...

Improving Production Efficiency with the Theory of Constraints

Introduction The Theory of Constraints (TOC) is based on the principles of process thinking and is one of the most effective process improvement methods. It helps to identify and investigate process issues and critical parameters for performance. In my personal experience, I have used the Theory of Constraints to improve...

The Impact of Late Nineteenth Century Entrepreneurs on American Industry and Society

Introduction A new class of businesspeople emerged in America in the late nineteenth century, and they significantly impacted the corporate environment and American culture as a whole. This essay contends that they were “captains of industry,” even though some people refer to them as “robber barons.” These successful entrepreneurs contributed...

Stages of Team Emotional Competence Development and Group Dynamics

A group must develop individual skills to create team-level emotional competence before focusing on the member’s collection. The team emotional competence assumption ensures that all the members understand the standard team processes, like developing trust, communicating, and enacting common objectives (Albert et al., 2020). Effective team behavior cultivates through the...

AGM Company and Associates: Financial Analysis and Investment Appraisal

Analysis of Financial Performance of the AGM Company Introduction AGM’s financial performance will be analyzed by evaluating five financial ratios in the following categories: efficiency, profitability, liquidity, investment, and gearing. The report will depend on data from the AGM’s financial statements for the previous and current year and will make...

Defining Leadership: Skills, Context, and Ninja Attributes for Success

Introduction Leadership is a multifaceted phenomenon that may be examined through various lenses. Power and influence are addressed in political science, business management describes leadership as effectiveness in outcomes or stresses supervisor-subordinate interactions, and history examines the impact of notable individuals during crucial times or while leading large social movements...

Transportation and Logistics in Global Consumerism: Case Studies of Amazon and AliExpress

Introduction Nowadays, the enhanced trend of consumerism and high demands force quick shipment and logistics to become a routine for global companies and their customers. Meanwhile, transportation methods include rails, roads, air, and maritime shipments. Successful transportation increase client satisfaction, company sales, and product safety. Each company chooses a better...

Champion X (CX) Logistics Analysis: Challenges and Operational Efficiency

Introduction Champion X (CX) is an oilfield production company that works on the Western coast of Canada and is responsible for various services in this field, including distribution, selling, and manufacturing. The work of Champion X (CX) is vital for gas and oil producers because it ensures adequate oil circulation...

Supply Chain vs. Logistics: Key Differences Explained

Introduction Business relies heavily on moving goods and materials, where supply chain and logistics play a crucial role. The supply chain concept includes all processes, manufacturing, organizations, and other aspects and stakeholders involved in product delivery (Kay, 2001). Logistics is included in the supply chain as a part of its...

Assessing and Developing Strategic Leadership Competencies

Introduction Naturally, a leader would prefer a concern on either productivity or relationship with the people. However, strategic leaders focus on both productivity and relationships with equal importance. It can be described as a management style in which the leaders develop a vision for their organization to remain competitive and...

The Impact of Organizational Change on Workforce Well-Being and Performance

Introduction Organizational change is a necessary measure every company employs to be able to follow the market dynamic and fulfill consumer demand. As trends change in terms of organizational management and products that consumers prefer, firms have to adapt and implement resilience. However, it is essential to acknowledge the potential...

Boosting Popcorn Demand With Eco-Friendly Alternatives and Strategies

Introduction Modern successful businesses involve the pragmatic management of many aspects of their functioning and the application of innovative approaches. With the advent of new food alternatives, cinema popcorn has lost its leading position, and demand for it has decreased. The essay will explore alternatives to address this problem. Given...

Managing Global Supply Chain Risks: Strategies and Considerations

Global Vulnerabilities in Economic Systems The global economic systems are extremely vulnerable to various factors. Complexity and uncertainty impact their evolution, meaning there is a need for risk analysis procedures (Heckmann, Comes, & Nickel, 2015). These should consider the geopolitical risks such as using weapons of mass destruction, terrorist attacks,...

Impact of COVID-19 on Business Expansion and Retail Sector Trends

Introduction The use of past data is a standard part of any calculations for future business prospects, as it shows a pattern of human behavior and business progression. Nevertheless, the COVID-19 pandemic, which started affecting the United States industries in 2019 and continues to affect the national and global markets,...

Evaluating Ethical Frameworks in a Retail Case Study

Introduction An ethical framework provides an outline for the management of a business organization to rise beyond its moral intuitions and look deeper into the elements of a case. As the chief communications officer of Retail Y, I will examine the proposed deal between our firm and Brand X through...

Transitioning to E-Commerce: Analyzing Stakeholder Needs, Power Dynamics, and the Force Field

Introduction Change is an ever-present requirement for businesses in the modern world. Those enterprises that succeed at identifying and working on critical areas of improvement will thrive, while those that do not will likely not survive the competition. One such opportunity is shifting to an online business model. To successfully...

Analyzing Financial Statements and Performance Metrics for Strategic Company Development

Introduction Drawing certain conclusions about the direction in which the company should move can be made after a thorough analysis of all components of the managerial and executive side and production. In addition, the company’s financial statements are an essential factor that should also be considered when creating a development...

Effective Recruitment Strategies: Choosing Methods and Crafting Content

Recruitment Methods: Appropriate Usage and Timing Employee Referral and Realistic Job Preview Different recruitment methods are hiring process tools that involve the selection of specialists following a company’s goals and needs. Potočnik et al. (2021) highlight employee referral and realistic job preview as the most influential modern strategies when interacting...

Warehouse Challenges During High-Demand Tech Week: A Root Cause Analysis and Recommendations

Brief Description of the Failure The failure occurred during the annual tech week, characterized by excessive product demand. The company received many orders through the online retail platform that needed to be fulfilled within three days for each order. Luckily, the company has sufficient stocks, but several customer complaints were...

Key Causes of Negotiation Failures: Insights & Case Studies

Introduction Effective bargaining or compromise among interested parties can be achieved through negotiations. They occur in international politics and economics but also happen in ordinary life, such as when a person negotiates their future salary at a job interview or when a couple settles a disagreement. Indeed, negotiations do not...

Balenciaga and Apple: Lessons in Ethical Controversies

Introduction Operating in the global business setting implies having to encounter multiple controversies. With an increased focus on social justice, quite a number of companies have faced significant public and economic repercussions for failing to meet the set ethical standards. Though accepting an ethical stance might seem pointless in the...

Ooooby’s Social Innovation and Its Impact on Food Access

Introduction The researcher seeks to discuss innovation and social innovation and attempts to discuss how social innovation has been by Ooooby, an organization whose headquarters is in Sidney. The researcher also identifies various performance measures the organization uses to achieve its goals. The case study about Ooooby also involves research...

Bally Total Fitness Case Study: Opportunities, Threats, and Strategies in 2004

Bally Total Fitness Case Study Background During the last two decades, the health club sector in the United States (US) has expanded tremendously, going from 6,700 to 27,000 by 2004. These health clubs’ expansion may be attributed to many causes, such as the growing number of health-conscious customers. This discussion...

Reducing Lead Time for Effective Supply Management and Cost Reduction

Introduction It is important to note that one key aspect of supply management is reducing lead time, which can help a company reduce safety inventory without hurting product availability. Lead time refers to the amount of time it takes to receive an order from a supplier or produce a product....

The Role of Leadership in Airport Business Strategy and Growth: A Gibbs Cycle Reflection

Introduction In any modern business, the leader is tasked with promoting the growth of a brand and ensuring that the company remains competitive. The ability of the leader to inspire employees and maintain high-performance standards is vital to the success of a business. The team of the CFO, Operations Director,...

Quality Management Principles: Easy vs. Challenging Aspects

Introduction Quality management principles are designed to make it easier for companies to administer and set up their business. They are the basis for the certification of organizations according to ISO 9001 standards (Abuhav, 2017). This way, the best companies that do their job well can be recognized. This, in...

Starbucks Family Farmer Program: Ethical and Environmental Challenges

Introduction Starbucks is a global coffee company that has become an iconic brand in the coffee industry. The Starbucks Family Farmer program was established to support small-scale farmers who are critical to the company’s success. However, there have been criticisms of this program, as well as other aspects of the...

Strategic Analysis for a New Travel Agency in a Growing Industry

Introduction Several changes have emerged due to certain improvements in society throughout time. One of these changes is the increase in purchasing power of modern citizens, which has enabled them to access numerous services and products, especially tourism, quickly. Nothing makes a tourist happier than briefly enjoying festive, playful, and...

Private Debt Options: Firm Choices & Financial Insights

Introduction Firms decide which type of private debt to use based on their financial needs, creditworthiness, and the availability of various financing options. Private debt includes any debt that is not issued or guaranteed by a government agency, such as corporate bonds or bank loans (Berk et al., 2021). Main...

Sunstone Property Advisor: Innovative Online Property Listings and Market Strategies

Introduction Sunstone Property Advisor Limited is an online property listing company based in New York City. The company has a website that updates listings quickly and accurately, providing a variety of tools for buyers and sellers to obtain the best information, and streamline the buying and selling process in the...