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While taking into account the need to implement changes in the management of human resources in Emirates Airlines, the chosen intervention program was based on several steps: Communicating the goals of changes to subordinates was an integral attribute of a successful optimization project, and at general meetings, crucial information was...
Climate change and environmental degradation have become evident problems around the world, stemming from waste and emissions produced by human activity. Large businesses play a significant role in contributing to global emissions with practices ranging from manufacturing to transportation and overuse of certain materials such water, plastics, and others, creating...
Introduction The corona virus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has turned out to be an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that has affected the entire world. The current period is characterized by uncertainty, volatility, ambiguity, and complexity that call for a high-impact type of leadership. Leaders have learned how to manage the elements mentioned...
Nike is a worldwide leader in manufacturing, marketing, and sales of sportswear, footwear, accessories, and equipment. According to Childs and Jin (2018), its “sales exceed $21 billion in 2016, more than half of which is attributed to international markets,” and it is “an innovation leader in product development, marketing, and...
Magic is something that everyone around the world loves to get no matter how. Hence, Walt Disney Corporation (Disney) aims at doing it for society everywhere. Therefore, this essay will provide information about the Disney Difference and its effects on its corporate, competitive, and functional strategies. It will then highlight...
Using the approach of the best value putting into consideration the technical understanding and the approach BEST ALL ROUND ROOFING does depict an understanding of the requirements that are there of offering a heavily sound technical solution. Has put the expected risks under check and hence has put a mitigation...
Introduction Religious ethics, as applied to economics and business, dates back to the thirteenth century. Subsequent developments in this area have resulted in the intertwining of Christian faith and reason. This situation has given rise to a plethora of principles, guidelines, and criteria for action and a set of virtues...
Market Description The transportation market in the United States is evaluated at $1.6 trillion in 2018 by the International Trade Organization. Product Review Swiftly is a cloud-based platform for collecting and analyzing transportation data and managing the logistics of a business. Review of Competition Public transportation data can be found...
Introduction With a chain of scandals hitting the American corporate world, its image in the public’s eye was greatly tainted. Accordingly, the government had to take a step that would restore the confidence and integrity and put corporate America back on track. The best approach was through stricter measures to...
These are professionals within the human social welfare field who undertake various tasks to help clients in departments such as rehabilitation, psychology, and social work. They help experts, for instance, school counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists to deliver essential services to individuals (“Social and human services...
Organizations often take advantage of effective coaching benefits. Coaching is used for different purposes of strengthening the organization’s operating, and medical structures are no exception. The purpose of this paper is to determine how coaching contributes to improved outcomes of the organization and the patient outcomes in particular. Additionally, it...
Executive Summary Internet technology is by far the most important innovation in the world of communication. The evolution of communication from mere transfer of data to transfer of data, videos and pictures is the latest technology being used by many companies that desire to capitalize on the advantages of internet...
Introduction A budget is a set of combined plans that describes the organizations forecasted future operations quantitatively. Budgets are often used by organizations as a yardstick to measure actual operations, allocate funds and also plan for future operations. Overtime, it has proved to be an excellent management tool since on...
Sainsbury’s was founded in 1869 by John James Sainsbury as a small shop in Drury Lane, London. However, in 1922, the company became the largest retailer of groceries, and now it is the second-largest chain of supermarkets in the UK and the third by market share. It possesses a sixteen...
In the fourteenth episode of the second season of the Dilbert TV series, the main character faces an ethical dilemma that makes him choose between his personal principles and various temptations. Moreover, the situation is further complicated by the fact that the product, which becomes the source of this dilemma,...
Abstract GE Healthcare is a division of GE that has headquarters in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. Initially, the firm was known as GE Medical Systems, but it changed its name in 2004. The firm specialises in unique medical technologies and services that help patients to improve their health care outcomes across...
Introduction Entry into a new market can either be highly profitable or catastrophic for an organization. There are several factors that have to be considered when trying to enter a new market. Some of the factors include SWOT and PESTLE analysis and an evaluation of the best strategies and mode...
Introduction The fault management is one of the major areas in network management. With the increase in the network capacity due to the purchase of competitors, there is need for TechCorp to develop a more reliable network management scheme to capture the needs of the entire network, in this analysis;...
General Information The case revolves around the success of Purdue Pharmaceutical company owned by the Sackler family. OxyContin is the opioid painkiller that was promoted as one of the best ways to alleviate and manage pain in patients with chronic and complicated conditions. Due to the extremely aggressive promotional campaign,...
Bradley Brew Project is a microbrewery founded and managed by Chelsey and Mike. This family business is focusing on the best ways to provide a personalized beer experience and community-based education to the local residents in Bradley Beach. The firm’s formulation for fermentation processes supports the provision of various services...
Introduction Despite the fact that many companies have different policies on dividend payments; dividend payment still remains one of the most controversial issues in corporate finance (Investopedia 2011, p. 1). This issue is brought to the fore by the fact that companies such as Microsoft Corporation (despite its success over...
Introduction Internal control is a key element that should be incorporated into the operation of a firm. The core objective is to integrate high standards in the operation of a firm. Effective internal control can be conducted through the integration of a checklist (Louwers & Strawser, 2007, p.65). For efficiency,...
The corporate world represents a complex organism with various mechanisms and parties involved in its operations and potential risks that they impose. Fraud is a common practice within the corporation, and when massive scandals are shaking the world, it emphasizes the need for action and regulations to control this environment....
The development of any marketing plan should start with analyzing the initial positions: the companys strengths and weaknesses, opportunities, and threats it faces. Adaptable Home Products (AHP) is a startup company ready to launch its first three product lines: furniture (1), kitchen appliances (2), and adjustable screens (3). One of...
Introduction The commercialized natural gas production on the global level has increased from 2.1% to 2,819.4 Bcm (99.5 Tcf) as of the year 2005. Lately, there has been a considerable increase in gas production, thanks to the advent of cutthroat competition that exists in customary power and gas markets coupled...
Introduction Technical projects are exposed to risks that can be potentially damaging due to the cost of investments incurred in such projects (Kerzner, 2006). The exponential rise in project costs not projected before the start of a project are risks with the potential to damage project progress. McNeil, Frey, and...
Leadership Traits of an Effective Communicator Transparency Accountability Expertise Integrity Empathy Communication is an essential part of leadership, and it requires crucial leadership skills and qualities for successful interaction. There are six basic styles at the intersection of leadership and communication: listening, coaching, teaching, advising, motivating, and directing (Prossack, 2018)....
Visual symbols associated with the company form a significant part of its market image. As a rule, they reflect a firm’s marketing strategy and convey a particular message to potential consumers. Research indicates that a company’s logo and visual style can influence customers’ behavior, even if they are not aware...
Introduction Ensuring organizational effectiveness is one of the central tasks that companies face in the realm of the global economy. Due to the tight competition observed in the global market, as well as the presence of large corporations that pose an immeasurable challenge to new entrants, it is crucial to...
Leadership is a crucial component that allows to effectively perform managing tasks and maximize the efficiency of the company, which consequently catalyzes the goal-achieving process. Most of the time, high-grade leadership is responsible for the organization’s internal and external success as it shapes the way staff works and performs. The...
Introduction Ethics can be defined as a philosophical treatment of a moral order or the values that relate to human conduct with respect to the rightness and wrongness of a specific action. There are various codes of ethics established to govern different practices for example nursing, teaching and business codes...
Introduction Teleflex Incorporation is a firm that is established within the hospital and healthcare industry. The firm has a global scale of operation with its headquarters located in the Greater Philadelphia Area in United States. Over the years, the firm has been able to attain sustainable growth. For example, during...
In just a few years, the emoji icons found on most smartphones and e-mail programs have become an integral part of communication, including business correspondence. These funny little pictures can play an unexpectedly serious role in determining the emotional tone of business communication. Employers often use emoticons to soften the...
Student Name Company The working environment in the organization hugely affects its functioning and overall performance. When a forced organizational change occurs, it always brings a certain degree of stress on the employees and the working conditions. These shifts do not always bring positive change, so it is crucial to...
The Most Important Competencies of a financial manager A financial manager understands the environment that he is an operation in and makes a decision with this in mind. The outside world affects the kind of decision that a manager makes at a certain particular time. The success of an organization...
Introduction The marketplace has become dynamic due to pressures of scientific advancement, demographic, economical upheavals, social evolution, and global politics. Business organizations are also experiencing changes and thus the marketing role in these organizations is also transforming. Due to these changes organizations are moving from marketing mix focus to relationship...
Introduction It is generally argued that a company’s risk consciousness governs the underlying strategies that are employed by the enterprise. On the one hand, this is true, as risk management is the basic strategy that defines the frameworks of other business strategies. On the other hand, risk management depends on...
Fast foods The term fast foods refer to foods that are prepared, readily available, and served quickly in restaurants or kiosks (Vendreys, 2011). Fast foods have been in existence for a lengthy period and are most common in urban regions. Fast foods include soft drinks, doughnuts and pastry, French fries,...
To promote their products or services, companies may choose between push and pull strategies. A push strategy concentrates promotional activities on distribution channels and encourages customers to buy products or services using incentives, such as discounts (Vieira et al., 2018). In a push strategy, the company first produces products and...
The close analysis of Chipotle’s current standing on the market has resulted in the construction of three matrices: IE (internal-external), BCG (growth-share), and TOWS (a variation of the SWOT matrix). All the matrices are important for strategic planning that would advance the company and give it a competitive edge over...
Introduction In order to have a good information system (IS) its design should be carefully planned. In that regard, it can be stated that planning an information system starts with several important stages, among which is the identification of the IS mission and purpose, the identification of the users and...
Globalization Globalization transforms the world into a single global market for goods and services, erases all types of borders between consumers and producers. All existing companies compete on the international market a priori, in connection with this, a qualitatively new approach is needed to develop a competitive international company strategy...
The new product development (NPD) process is critical to the emergence of new companies and the growth of existing organizations. To rationalize this process and derive the highest possible benefit from it, businesses structure it into several discrete stages, such as idea generation, market analysis, product development, commercialization, and market...
The pharmaceutical industry requires supply chain managers to ensure that the product is in proper condition and delivered on time. Medical supplies are considered perishable goods, so they require adequate packaging, storage, and careful handling (Abideen & Mohamad, 2019). Moreover, many pharmaceuticals have a relatively short expiration period, which should...
Organizations currently operate in a highly competitive environment, making creativity a critical tool to enable employees to generate innovative ideas, engage in critical thinking, and develop new business opportunities. In the article “The effects of employees’ creative self-efficacy on innovative behavior: The role of entrepreneurial leadership,” Newman et al. (2018)...
In a world relying on information technology to cope with the changing times, IT project risks are not hard to find. Most companies in the world rely on IT not only to deal with the changes that come with time but also to be able to keep up with the...
Introduction Environmental Factors that Cause Risk Business is a complicated phenomenon that is regulated by its own rules and laws. Accordingly, when business decisions are made, they are adjusted to the reality of the business environment and potential developments of the markets. Forecasting and prediction of future thus play an...
With the development of technologies, businesses begin to trust various computer programs with essential and vital processes. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a special type of software used by companies in managing everyday business activities, including supply chain operations, risk compliance and management, accounting, project management, and procurement (“What is...
In 2004, Lenovo was China’s largest computer manufacturer, while IBM was famous for inventing the personal computer (PC) in 1981. That is why the business world drew significant attention to the case when Lenovo acquired the IBM division in late 2004. Thus, the given paper is going to demonstrate that...
Introduction The present-day business world presents a challenge for companies requiring them to continuously realign their policies to remain competitive on the market. Vipshop Holdings Limited is no exception to the rule, and its management’s actions should correspond to the principles of competitive dynamics. In order to analyze them, it...
Apple Inc. has consistently dominated Fortune’s ranking of the most admired companies, owing to its focused board of directors led by CEO Tim Cook and board chairman Arthur D. Levinson. According to Fortune (2020), Apple boasts the top-most US and global ranking for several consecutive years, beating other tech giants...
Introduction As the Chief Information Security Officer of FansivOps International, it is essential to formulate a proper and effective information security and risk management policy to conduct an evaluation of information security management requirements in regard to opening a new branch office in the southern region of Sudan, Africa. In...
Introduction Knowledge Management (KM) is, perhaps, one of the newest corporate practices that have taken the business world by storm. Its extensive use by enterprises all over the world has attracted a lot of research from scholars. Being the chief motivator of the contemporary practice of Business Process Outsourcing, KM...
Introduction This paper is an attempt to discuss the notions of trade-offs between working areas of logistics, the relationship between the selection of location networks and competitive advantage, and logistics value proposition within the broader framework of supply chain management. It starts by giving an idea of what supply chain...
Introduction Alpine Inn and Spa is a 2-star hotel situated in South Lake Tahoe, California. Its 38 non-smoking rooms are equipped with air conditioning, television, ironing facilities, and tea and coffee makers. The hotel offers its guests free Wi-Fi and parking, as well as an outdoor swimming pool and a...
The organization where the author works is currently trying to develop a new workforce planning approach that will help recruit the talent necessary to implement the management’s vision. The project involves increased interdepartmental collaboration, with different teams making their needs known and actively working with the HR department to hire...
Influence is a powerful currency in the business environment that gives a lot of leverage to those who master this skill. It is not surprising that there is an extensive body of literature on the art of persuasion and its application in real life. Such is the book by Bob...
Edison International (EIX) is one of the major Companies in the power generating industry in United States. As of 2009, it has annual total revenues in excess of $12 million dollars that recently peaked at $14 million in 2008 (YahooFinance, 2011a). Edison International is a conglomerate of three subsidiary Companies...
Introduction The year 2020 has had immense adverse effects for the hospitality sector worldwide. This market slump is primarily due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which has wreaked havoc in travel, hospitality, and social domains. In an effort by governments, legislative bodies, and health sectors to...
Hospitality is a continuously growing industry, which only recreantly reached its peak. Such phenomena as democratization and mass tourism considerably propelled it (Vainikka, 2015). Thus, new processes, methods, and theoretical frameworks are applied in the industry, including strategic management, which has accumulated a considerable body of literature (Köseoglu et al.,...
Introduction Organizations can ensure the improvement of their performance through so many ways. One such way is through performance appraisal systems with appropriate tools depending on the sections targeted for improvement. This paper aims at evaluating a performance appraisal tool based on the following; the model, the advantages and disadvantages...
Trinity Industries is an industrial corporation that provides products and services for transportation, construction, and energy sectors. According to the official website of the corporation (Trinity Industries, n.d.), since November 1, 2018, Trinity Industries split up into two independent companies. Trinity focuses on the supply of railcar products and services,...
Introduction According to Marian C. Jennings, the president of a national health care consulting firm that specializes in strategy initiation and development. A strategic plan may be unsuccessful due to various reasons. One of the reasons is a strategy that focuses on a single possibility in future thus ignoring uncertainties...
Abstract The paper introduces global marketing as the means of channelling resources in the world market then examines the theoretical concepts and extensions on global marketing management. It then discusses the various kinds of management orientations and their differences in relation to global marketing. Then it goes ahead to discuss...
Correcting HIPAA Violations All the sections face a threat for HIPAA violations, and protecting patient medical information should be the responsibility of all facility departments. Therefore, the security director will lead the initiative and help bring change. However, as the facility administrator, I expect each director to know that I...
The significance of modern energy sources for the economic development of any country can hardly be overestimated. However, it is a daunting task to find easily implemented ways to transition developing countries to clean and cheap sources of energy. Energy consumption in developing communities is steadily increasing, which poses serious...
Risk Concept An adverse impact on an organization and its systems if it is created by a possibility or occurrence of an event or activity is called a Risk. If a given threat exploits sensitivities of an asset or cluster of assets that may cause damages or loss to the...
Introduction Failed start-ups are not unique to a competitive business environment. However, in case large brands suffer losses due to unreasonably designed projects, this causes significant resonance and serves as an example for other organizations. As such a failure, the case of Coca-Cola in 1985 will be considered, in particular,...
Operations management is an essential process that uses raw materials to turn them into goods and services. Cachon, Girotra, & Netessine (2020) mention that this phenomenon is connected with the supply chain because the two reflect the internal and external operational systems, respectively. That is why it is not a...
Ethical Dilemmas Moral values are an integral part of any companys successful functioning. Both personal and corporate values affect the behavior of employees and, thus, the whole company (Doochin, 2010). The ethical dilemma is concerned with the issue of teamwork and could be described as ambiguity in managers’ attitudes towards...
Bill Blass was once one of the most valuable brands in the fashion industry; however, it failed to adapt to the new trends in customer preferences after its founder’s retirement. The initial Bill Blass peaked in the early 80s, catching the customers’ attention with urban, colorful silhouettes and innovative designs....
Introduction Logistics has become one of the most important factors in the business world today. The logistics managers are faced with the challenge of designing the most effective logistics network, able to reduce the costs as well as help organizations in providing the best services. It is imperative to note...
Background Dell, Inc. is one of the largest companies that specialize in the production of computers. The company was founded in 1984 by Michael Dell. The company was developing at high speed, and 17 years after the foundation, it became the global leader in the provision of computer systems. In...
The largest four companies and their brands in the coffee industry include “Procter & Gamble” (with Folgers as a brand name), “Philip Morris” (with its Maxwell House brand name), “Sara Lee” (with its Hills Brothers brand name) and “Nestle” (with a brand name of Taster’s Choice) (Starbucks Coffee Company, n.d.)....
Financial managers and corporate officers are expected to possess the greatest personal and professional ethics, integrity and values, and show commitment to representing the long-term interest of the company and its shareholders. However, often, shareholders have sued these professionals for taking advantage of the company’s assets. These issues are primarily...
Petplan is a corporation with the majority of its employees representing low-contextculture. Yet, the world is diverse, and multiple countries have different perceptions of communication. Relationships between service providers and customers also depend upon the respect of cultural distinctions. For the successful implementation of its expansion strategy, Petplan should consider...
Both consumers and manufacturers have opportunities to trace the stages of production of a particular product and determine relevant production features due to a unique identification mark on goods, which is called a serial number. Remembering this number allows obtaining the necessary data that may be needed when clarifying the...
In the few past years, various leadership styles and philosophies have become popular because they can assist leaders in achieving their goals, motivating employees, and fulfilling team tasks. Servant leadership has emerged as a distinctive leadership style with a unique relationship between a leader and his followers. This essay will...
Correlating one’s personal traits and performance can be useful if the former is considered as one of many factors that affect the latter. However, I think that it should not be used as a sole basis for screening the potential candidates because personal traits cannot be only a performance predictor....
Introduction Negotiations skills are crucial tools not only for those who work in the business sector but for people who need to achieve the maximum in their everyday life. One may need to get a discount on the products they often buy or arrange the payment by installments. For these...
Maple syrup is a symbolic product of the northeastern territories of Northern America. During recent decades, maple syrup producers encountered an increasing number of challenges connected with climate change such as pests and diseases, a potential shift in the suitable habitat, and variations in timing. Nonetheless, in the United States...
It is very important to measure customer perception as a regular part of performance measurement because by doing so, customer success will have been enhanced to the benefit of the firm (Bowersox, Cooper & Closs, 2009, p. 389). Bowersox, Cooper and Closs further assert that measurement of perceptions and opinion...
Executive Summary The proposed report focuses on the investigation of Vodafone company, the sphere where it operates, peculiarities of its functioning, resources, and strategies used to generate a competitive advantage, as well as the major challenges the company faces at the moment and how they can be resolved. Vodafone Group...
Electronic commerce (e-commerce) has made numerous innovative changes to the functional and structural frameworks of businesses by adopting advanced technologies in the age of global digitalization. In particular, customer-centered companies focus on aspects such as personalization, communication, and added value, which become ineffective without the implementation of business intelligence (BI)....
Union Solicitation The All Souls Hospital employee was within her legal right to chat with other staff members about the union on social media. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) grants workers the right to establish, enroll, or assist in union organizations, or to engage in collective bargaining or solicitation...
Introduction Currently there is an emergence of the concept of entrepreneurship within the business environment. This requires that the potential investors have to scan the environment in order to determine the most viable business enterprise to establish. In line with this concept, my brother and I scanned the environment and...
Any company or an organization with a dream of succeeding in the world of business should consider managerial accounting as a critical element of propelling its objectives. Managerial accounting is essential in the business operations because it helps in handling challenges and tasks to achieve the company goals and vision...
Staff development and evaluation is an essential leadership process that plays a vital role in an organization’s success. It is of vital importance to provide employees with high-quality professional development and then analyze the results. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the necessary elements of effective staff development...
Decision-making is an important part of any service-providing system. In health care, there are even more aspects influenced by successful decision-making processes than in any other system. The decisions must be made regarding patients, the treatment and care-providing processes, and many other issues related to nursing. Decision-making tools are necessary...
Background of the study The Bottled Water Industry has become rather expensive nowadays as humanity consumes over 89 billion litters of bottled water every year spending over $22 million on it. Water is a very important source of livelihood to mankind, whether it from tap, bottled, river, sea, rain or...
An inventory system is of significance for every business irrespective of its size or specialization. It is so because this phenomenon deals with purchasing and receiving goods, analyzing orders, distributing them to customers, and others. Thus, companies should invest their resources and effort to manage such systems adequately. There are...
In nature, all elements are interconnected, and each species plays a specific role, and so do honey bees. A decline in their population or what is even more frightening, the possible complete disappearance may pose a grave threat to the environment and compromise many agricultural practices. Throughout the last century,...
Fundraising for any purpose can sometimes be an arduous task. People are usually not inclined to give their money, especially if the assignment requires them to take any action. However, there are many methods by which the attention of the target audience can be attracted to a particular problem. This...
Operation in a Free-For-Service Environment The fixed costs would increase for both firm X and Y since the services are provided based on the fixed charge for a given period (Obadha, Kazungu, Chuma, & Barasa, 2018). The total revenue curve would shift to shift upwards, depending on the fixed value...
The Pareto principle is an essential phenomenon in inventory management. It is so because it allows companies to understand that various parts of their inventory deserve more attention because they are more significant than others (Nemtajela & Mbohwa, 2016). Jacobs and Chase (2014) explain that this principle is a basis...
Literature Review Information technology (IT) strategic planning involves several activities that concern an organization’s goals and objectives being achieved through the use of technology. IT deployments have been implemented in many areas where the technology has made work easier and operations more effective. The strategic implementation process focuses on strengthening...
Purpose of the Report The present report aims at applying DuPont analysis to evaluate the performance of the Chinese Bank of Communications (BoCom) against its competitor, China Merchants Bank (CMB). The assessment is based on financial performance during the past three years (2017-2019) of two companies. Background Information Bank of...
Introduction All modern organizations depend on other links of their supply chains. Maintaining stable and sufficient supplies has become a matter of survival for modern companies, and the resources dependency theory (RDT) examines this particular issue. It focuses on such aspects as limited amounts of materials and the manner of...
Differences Between Internet and Intranet Although both Internet and Intranet are used for generally similar purposes and are accessed through the same protocols, they have some drastic underlying differences that need to be addressed. While the Internet is a commonly accessed network available to anybody via the browser, Intranet is...
Introduction Reviewing the Statement of Cashflows for Hydrogenics Corp, each section of the cash flow statement can be discussed. It can be stated that Hydrogenics Corp’s net loss for the year has reduced from 2012 to 2013, generating loss from -$12,797 to -$8,908, which is a good sign. It is...
It is astonishing to find out that even in the 21st century, the workplace is still haunted by the issue of diversity. Working women, immigrants, people with disabilities, and parents of children under 15 years are still finding it challenging to navigate and establish themselves career-wise. Having a diverse pool...
The company under consideration, ROBoInc., experiences specific difficulties resulting from the improper organizational structure and culture. Due to their intention to expand the scope of business activity and the existing issues, global market penetration would be possible only in the case if the CEO solves all of the problems. Therefore,...
Introduction Information technology has emerged as an important concept that enhances and ensures the competitiveness of an organization in today’s global economy. The relationship between information technology and strategic planning was for a long time not viewed as important by managers and leaders in positions of authority. This was because...
Introduction Modern public companies are expected to file Form 10-K annually in order to report the specifics of their financial performance. This report is usually rather comprehensive and detailed to reflect what financial goals were achieved by a company during a certain period of time (Epstein, 2014). The purpose of...
Influence tactics can be used to affect the behavioral patterns of the subordinates, coworkers, and bosses. Pressure, ingratiation, coalition, consultation, upward appeals, exchange, and rational persuasion are among the most frequently used ones (Nelson & Campbell Quick, 2016). The efficiency of the tactics varies depending on the circumstances, personality type,...
Abstract Currently, every manager has many analytical methods at hand to identify the advantages and drawbacks of an organization and explore opportunities for further development. However, due to relative simplicity and sufficient effectiveness, lately, a SWOT analysis has become one of the most frequently used approaches. The primary aim of...
Introduction According to Chris Mittelstaedt, employee empowerment and collaborative teamwork are important elements to be considered when starting a company. His entrepreneurial path follows the need for change in his career life or business. His past professional background was instrumental when he began his company since he wished to treat...
Mining is considered a physically demanding and hazardous activity for its workers. More than a hundred years ago, it had high mortality and occupational injuries due to insufficient development of technologies and methods for ensuring operations security. However, numerous innovations and regulations have been introduced over the past 100 years...
Tourism is one of the most significant pillars of economic growth in numerous international economies. The industry accounts for 20.8% of the international revenue and 21.7% of the total employment before the COVID-19 pandemic (Aladag et al., 2020). However, the world bank’s recent report revealed an alarming situation caused by...
The Super Bowl season is a remarkable event in the United States that creates opportunities for people to spend more time together and for social marketing campaigns to be presented. The main marketing idea is to combine the importance of style and sport, and many companies promote their brands and...
Introduction “Project Management: the art of directing and coordinating human and material resources throughout the life of a project by using modern management techniques to achieve predetermined objectives of scope, cost, time, quality and participant satisfaction,” (Wideman, 2010). For efficiently managing a project, a methodical comprehension and absolute information on...
Introduction Working capital management refers to a business strategy aimed at monitoring and enhancing the use of a company’s assets and liabilities. Effective managerial activities ensure that a corporation has enough resources for its daily operations (Vazquez et al., 2016). The case study of Colorado Alternative Products (CAP) deals with...
According to Borkowski (2010) organization constantly faces numerous “external and internal forces” which require implementing various changes in the organization (375). To be able to react effectively to the constant changes the structure of the organization should match the services it produces. Thus, Borkowski (2008) points out that two theories...
These days, logistics presents an integral part of every large business, as it allows to increase the sales considerably. Therefore, the majority of companies invoke the warehousing approach, the contribution to profitability and efficiency of which cannot be underestimated. However, establishing proper warehousing systems and activities requires considering a wide...
The historical birth of logistics management and the progress to its comprehensive frameworks has given transport the likely boost in its development. Thus, the links that exist has made them inseparable with very thin separation lines to distinguish their individual advancements. Tseng, Taylor & Yue (2005) explain that as high...
Introduction An opportunity to achieve goals and objectives through adequate leadership decisions is an important perspective that many organizations seek to advance. Determination and self-confidence, in turn, are valuable traits that allow leading colleagues and coordinating the dynamics of the work process due to timely interventions and adjustments. At the...
Aviation security is achieved by combining information and response, the correct order of actions, and timely delegation of authority. Each air carrier is responsible for the welfare of passengers and the quality of services. Consequently, the creation of an Emergency Response Plan (ERP), which addresses customers’ security needs, is imperative...
Introduction People usually tend to spend their money on the items they are interested in trying or the goods they are confident about. The marketing staff of the firm has arisen the interest in the customers’ minds, which has contributed to the positive results of the company as a whole....
Guidelines to follow during negotiations The basic ones include: First detach the people involved from the problem at hand, recognizing those negotiators are human beings with emotions, have diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, and strongly held values. Secondly, focus on the interests rather than the positions held by each party. Particularly...
Expanding a company and taking it into the international market is a challenge that needs thorough consideration implemented by its strategic management division. This analysis typically includes assessing various commercial, cultural, political, and institutional factors that could impact the new operation. The purpose of this paper is to consider the...
Introduction A Corp. is conducting business with B Corp. under a “collaboration agreement.” B Corp. is able to promote the widget product and claimS that the trademarks are owned jointly. The agreement specifies that this form of collaboration is not a partnership, which means that Form 1065 is not being...
Heineken defines its internal environment by following behavior principles, which are respect for people and the planet, competition, and safeguard for its assets. The company respects the rights of people who work for them and ensures a healthy environment in the workplace. Heineken encourages employees to share their concerns in...
Teams are crucial building blocks in the organization structure that can increase productivity and cost-efficiency of a business. Effective teams initiate not only change and innovation, but also provide benefits for their members, including learning opportunities and personal rewards. A team is different from a group since it performs as...
It is evident that coworkers overreacted to the holiday card by reporting Yorick to the HR department. It is important to understand that the given individual is a foreigner with a different set of values, which means that he might not be fully familiar with the strict societal awareness regarding...
Introduction Leadership plays a crucial part in the proper functioning of modern society. People need leaders to communicate the goals and vision for errands and to help them achieve goals. One example of this is informal leadership, where individuals follow a person whom they consider credible or knowledgeable. Leadership is...
Root cause analysis (RCA) Root cause analysis refers to a method meant to determine the conditions that lead to an individual to experience feelings of emotional exhaustion, low feelings of accomplishment and depersonalization (Reason, 1997). Emotional exhaustion can be defined as the feeling of dullness that is experienced by an...
Goal setting. E-leadership goals are designed to provide employees with directions that are implemented electronically. E-leader uses information technology (IT) to change the attitudes, behavior, and performance of an organization and its virtual teams (Van Wart et al., 2019). In the digital workplace, the focus of the decision-making shifts from...
The given case study describes a challenging situation of the West Carolina Environmental Protection Agency (WCEPA). The problem of the WCEPA is determined by its low reputation and ineffective policies. The head of the WCEPA hired Alice Sanger to fix the previously mentioned problems because she was the agency’s governor...
Laws and Regulations I will begin by introducing one of the main steps necessary for eradicating the problem of violence in the workplace in developing countries, which is the adoption of laws protecting workers’ rights and their health and safety. Abuse in the workplace is part of a systemic problem...
Productivity is calculated by combining the time used for creating something as well as materials to divide them later equally. Therefore, productivity refers to the rime needed for making something or the efficiency of ensuring that a job is done. Usually, it incorporates such components as labor, capital, and materials...
Organizations as entities are active participants of the communication process, which follows a specific set of patterns during the exchange of information and ideas. The research question is how organizational culture shapes the communication framework within an organization. The subject is significant because both for-profit, non-profit, governmental institutions strive to...
Each year a large number of employees are leaving companies for various reasons. Some managers use annual employee surveys and exit interviews to reduce the attrition rate. However, these methods have not proved to be effective in dealing with the problem as they do not give a real-time picture. This...
Personal Democratic Style of Leadership People have come up with different leadership styles to enable them to manage, motivate and direct their employees. The main style I use to lead is democratic or participative. It is because I tend to set parameters for work and make the final say on...
Assessing organizational culture is an essential step prior to the implementation of practice changes. In order to evaluate my organization, I selected the Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI), which is a proven instrument of culture assessment (Cameron & Quinn, n.d.). The tool involves a set of statements designed to evaluate...
Toyota has strategically made its way to become the world’s biggest car company. Toyota’s grip especially firm grip of the US and world car market came through capitalizing on rival’s weaknesses e.g. GM and expansion programs in China and other emerging markets around the world (Maynard and Tabuchi, 2010, p.1)....
Building an IFE matrix for Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. allowed for a detailed evaluation of the company’s strengths and weaknesses, or internal advantages and disadvantages. As seen from the first part of the matrix, one of the restaurant’s greatest strengths is its established presence on its domestic market, in the...
Working in a group is vastly different from working individually. A personal goal becomes a shared goal, and a new layer of processes and mechanics appears. This is what happened when our study group was formed. We had to realize the importance of goal setting, the hardships a group faces,...
It is safe to say that the staff is a crucial element of any organization. This statement is relevant for both local small businesses and transnational corporations. The hiring process of inexperienced and experienced employees determines the company’s future performance, and hiring both of these groups has its benefits and...
Customers are at the heart of any successful business. Therefore, if you want to survive and prosper in a competitive environment, you should be excellent at meeting your customers’ needs. However, how would you know who your customers are and what needs they have? Consider creating a buyer persona,...
Marketing Campaign Concept The concept of a marketing campaign for Oral-B electric brushes is to expand the number of buyers by reaching people interested in innovative technologies that can improve their daily life. The product will be presented as innovative rather than health supportive. The target audience contains middle or...
Healthy Cola has been recording profits for the last five years in the US. The management believes that the next critical step is for the company to become an international brand. The idea behind this suggestion is based on adverse market research conducted in the last six months. In particular,...
This memo is intended to advise the Kitchen Aids Chief Finance Officer on the Revenue related to the cordless mixers sales. Since there are many customers of the cordless mixers, there are several information concerning the selling of this product to retailers and consumers. The advice herein emphasizes that the...
The classic clothing brand Marks & Spencer resisted for a long time to fully enter the modern digital world. Until recently, something from Marks & Spencer could only be bought in the store itself or on Amazon. A few years ago, the company finally created its website, which was the...
In many industries today, companies are shifting downstream, meaning that they make downstream activities the drivers of value creation. At that, upstream activities such as sourcing, production, and transportation are largely outsourced within the domestic countries or overseas, with the latter becoming ever more popular. The reason behind focusing on...
Introduction Headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, Bayer AG is one of the largest life sciences companies, and it was founded in 1863 through the partnership of Friedrich Bayer and Johann Friedrich Weskott. The company has a wide range of products covering areas, such as pharmaceuticals (prescription drugs, specialty therapeutics, and radiology),...
The unification of information resources within Apple inevitably leads to the formation of an information space, the basis of which are corporate or territorial information systems. An information system is a complex of computing and communication equipment, software, linguistic tools, and information resources, which ensures their collection and storage. Actualization,...
As a rule, a group goes through five stages of development before becoming a team, each of which implies its functions and goals. The dynamics of the group’s behavior and development changes as it moves from one stage to another, and it requires different actions for greater efficiency. The team...
Marketing has altered much in recent years, as technological progress allows for more comprehensive ways of delivering information and motivating people to purchase goods and services. Digital marketing provides numerous advantages, which include various ways of interacting with consumers, collecting feedback, targeting specific demographic groups, and integrating advertisements in content....
Businesses are interested in the most effective outcomes of their operations and desire to receive recognition and popularity on the market. For this reason, they learn to apply the concept of marketing and hire educated professionals who help them on this matter. Marketing is one of the most essential topics...
It is not a secret that effective management is essential for a successful operation of a group, organization, or company. While being able to implement appropriate influence and power tactics, administration can create a positive working environment that will contribute to employee satisfaction and productivity. Therefore, the following paper will...
