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Introduction Uber, as one of the biggest ride-hailing businesses in the United States, experiences significant financial losses. They are caused by the improper policies of the company with regard to its principal operations. All the emerging issues are conditional upon the fact that it attempts to expand the activity instead...
Colony Nursery and Landscaping Company needs to implement an ERP system since it has been unable to share information between existing systems. The target objective is to increase purchasing metrics within the company. Information silo means a management system that cannot communicate freely with other systems set for communication within...
A marketing plan is essential for marketers and companies in general. Setting sales targets gives employees and employers a common goal, which can ensure greater harmony in the workplace. Additionally, such a strategy facilitates the efficient allocation of resources. For instance, once it is drafted, the company can determine how...
In today’s complex healthcare settings, in the increasingly complex healthcare settings, more people recognize the role of leadership in achieving organizational goals (Buckbinder & Shanks, 2012, p. 25). Effective leadership can bring transformative changes and goes hand in hand with ethics since it is based on the values of honesty,...
Effective Communication It is essential to promote the use of effective communication to increase productivity and performance in the workplace. Organizations that have communication issues tend to lag in their performance. Some of the benefits of effective communication include fostering understanding among employees and employers on the expectations of their...
Introduction The present paper discusses three general aspects of Jiranna Healthcare case study. The first part conducts an appraisal of the firm’s financial performance to help Arizona Health Services (AHS) make a purchasing decision. In particular, the first part assesses sales, expenses, profits, efficiency, profitability, liquidity, solvency, and DuPont coefficient...
The domain of management may relate to any type of experiences, which are built on the basis of mutual interrelations between groups of individuals, who attain the goals of a specific organization (Boddy 2014). In fact, one can conclude that every human arrangement may be perceived as an organization, which...
Know How Management Concepts Relate Expertise, Creative Thinking Skills, Motivation, and Creativity Creativity is the ability of an individual to generate original ideas and new perspectives on existing ideas and find new answers and solutions to problems. From the management viewpoint, it also demands that these ideas are useful and...
Introduction Firms are facing increasing competition from small and well-established rivals in domestic and international markets for a perpetually shrinking market. As a consequence, some companies engage in unfair and unethical competitive practices, such as predatory pricing, acquisitions, and aggressive advertising to remain profitable and improve their position (Feltovich, 2019)....
Introduction Several key factors are influencing the strategy and operations of Toyota Motors. These are demographics, culture, socio-economic environment, and consumer attitudes. According to the International Monetary Fund, the Japanese population’s median age is slightly over 48 (Japan, 2020). It means that Japan is the country with the oldest population...
In the article by Ware, Singh, and Banwet (2014), the authors are using the mixed-integer non-linear optimization technique (MINLP) to model the dynamic supplier selection problem. This problem arises whenever there is a need for an organization to secure high-volume supply delivery using different suppliers’ services. This problem is complicated...
The notion of business ethics and communication patterns within the business segment has become one of the most discussed subjects when dealing with business in general today. In order to define the major interrelations between ethics and business success rate, many researchers launch empirical studies to calculate the following interdependence....
Introduction Occupational health is an area that seeks to ensure the safety, welfare and health of employees in various places of work as they carry out their duties. The health of an individual may be affected due to the work they do. Some injuries of the bone, sprains, cuts or...
Executive Summary Cleaning companies in the US have focused primarily on corporate services. For years, these services were required in firms as opposed to homes. However, with a significant number of people looking for more than one job to enable them to pay for their needs, the pressure to get...
Various companies adopt business management approaches in order to stay efficient and thrive in the global market. Maintaining a beneficial relationship with the customers and multiple partners appears to be a remarkable strategy, which allows the organization to restructure the traditional resource management approach. In this work, the concept of...
Introduction The federal republic of Brazil, located in South America, is the largest country in the continent, both in landmass and population size. It ranks as the sixth most populous nation in the world. Being the only Portuguese-speaking country in the continent with a history of the century-long mass migration...
Executive Summary Webster’s Jewellers is a jewelry company founded in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Its reputation and economic success allowed opening a store in the northern part of the city, in addition to the downtown location. At the same time, in order to promote the new Webster’s North, it would...
A balance sheet is a financial statement that reflects what a business owns (assets), what it owes outsiders (liabilities), and its owners (equity). It balances the accounting equation by equating assets to the sum of liabilities and owners’ equity (Fraser & Ormiston, 2015). It shows a company’s financial condition or...
“We Are One” is a clothing retailer with seven a product line that includes hoodies, tank tops, and jumpsuits. The brand also sells shorts, joggers, sweatshirts, and short and long sleeve t-shirts. The company has established short and near short term goals for the next one, three, and five years....
Summary Segmentation targeting and positioning are marketing approaches that are used by marketers towards achieving positive outcomes from a certain market depending on the consumer behavior that is characterized by that market. Before comparing these 3 forms it is important first to identify and define each of them in comparison...
Workforce surveys are effective tools to identify the employees’ current perceptions of management and their attitudes to the organization. Nevertheless, senior managers often discuss surveys in the context of many challenges and misunderstandings. Therefore, it is possible to identify benefits of employee surveys and discuss managers’ fears. Benefits of Workforce...
The business arena continues to get more competitive by the day. As a result, business organizations seek ways of using existing strategies to better their performance while at the same time devising new mechanisms to enhance their profitability. The emergence of private label brands is a case in point. Their...
Organizations must learn to adapt and try to fit in with components within the external environment for them to be successful. This environment comprises of components that are beyond the control of organizations. Organizations can be broken down into four main categories. They include; Private, Public, Profit and Not-for profit...
5-Step Critical Thinking Decision-Making Model Step 1: Identify the problem(s) and uncertainties What exactly is the problem… The overall profitability of Clif Bar & Company is dependant on outsourcers since they do not own any manufacturing plants or distribution centers. The problem is this … Due to the recent shifts...
The given case study discusses the success and the decline of the Finnish multinational telecommunications company Nokia. This case makes us understand how a company could benefit from going global as well as suffer from it. For example, Nokia managed to achieve lower operational costs by opening plants in some...
In order for a person to improve his or her managerial skills, it is important to have a certain motivation to lead others. The given sense is the strongest during challenging situations when the team or organization heavily relies on a leader’s willingness to remain resilient and strong. Therefore, one...
In order to analyse the potential benefits of organisational resilience, there is a need to briefly overview the company, focusing primarily on its latest activities. Subsea Technology and Rentals was originally established in Scotland but has since grown to an international technology corporation that specialises in sales and rental services...
Introduction The concept of leadership and the notion of a leader always assume the presence of the followers. As a result, various theories exploring styles and models of leadership view them from the perspective of interpersonal relations and interactions. This paper discusses leader-member exchange theory and social network theory, their...
Supply chain management (SCM) entails the planning and management of every activity involving sourcing and procurement, conversion and all logistics management activity (Rajeev et al. 299). SCM encompasses a broader scope within the organization, which also looks at the coordination and collaboration with other stakeholders within the supply chain (Rajeev...
Introduction The current report examines the financial performance of a top carmaker in the motor industry. The company to be analysed is Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan. A number of financial ratios will be analysed with a view of understanding the company’s profitability, earnings, risks, and cash flow in the last...
It goes without saying that employees’ cooperation and the contribution of all team members in a project are highly important for its successful completion. However, the company’s manager may face considerable resistance to any changes from his or her subordinates – even if changes are beneficial (Robbins et al., 2018)....
Introduction The management team in any organization has to factor organizational leadership in their business strategy to promote business growth, workers’ motivation, and operational efficiency. Corporate leaders typically focus on achieving strategic goals by enhancing teamwork spirit among workers, which fosters productivity and growth. The complex-adaptive leadership model refers to...
The present-day is often called “The Information Age,” but not everyone understands the reason behind it. People are generally aware of the ever-increasing opportunities to find knowledge, share experience, and obtain competence, but the information goes even deeper. To truly excel in most entrepreneurial undertakings, one must be aware of...
The skateboard and gear business target 120 youths, who stay near a college and depend on skating to reach school. The targeted students have continuously shown their interest to purchase skateboards which are limited in supply around the identified areas. Skateboard is important as it helps the students move from...
Barnes and Noble and Amazon as bookstores may appear to represent a similar approach, yet they should be considered the direct opposite of each other in terms of business and marketing strategies. Amazon is a much bigger transnational company with almost forty percent of foreign customers, which does not view...
The product chosen for marketing Shell is a multi-national British-Dutch oil and gas company. The company is one of the biggest companies in the world, being on the top of the chart as one of the richest businesses in the world. The company primarily positions itself as a dealer in...
The Current Position To begin with, it is essential to analyze the organizational purpose of the Georges Hotel at first in order to determine its current position. Evidently, the mission, vision, and values of the business are closely interconnected, and one of their most critical elements is the concept of...
The first noticeable mistake is in the article’s abstract. While an abstract should contain all the significant points of the study, the authors did not mention their key findings in the abstract. Instead of clearly stating the findings or results, the authors noted that “the results represent an important step...
One of the most difficult and expensive tasks that any business owner faces is finding new customers or retaining old ones. Many companies dedicate different parts of their marketing department on one of these functions. To retain customers that companies already have relationship marketing is used to attract repeat business...
Introduction Global crises significantly influence various aspects of business, including production, distribution, sales, and stakeholder relationships. COVID-19 pandemic that is currently affecting most countries of the world has changed the reality for many companies in a variety of industry sectors, introducing unprecedented issues. One of these is interruptions in production...
Introduction Organizations review the market to identify various forms of business that they can adopt. The organizational form is directly related to various business-related functions and issues (Padgett & Powell, 2012). It should be noted that there are seven key categories of business characteristics. The key categories of characteristics include...
Strategic planning is one of the most important approaches to the development of any organization. Having a strategy is especially crucial for a healthcare institution, as the increase in services’ quality allows them to improve patients’ health and creates a competitive advantage. This paper will determine a small privately-owned hospital’s...
International business is the highest form of entrepreneurial activity, and innovation plays a vital role in the conceptual idea of gaining a competitive advantage. The latter is conducted through elaborate modifications in the business model, knowledge connectivity, research and development, and organizational innovation. For example, in the hospitality and tourism...
U.S. GAAP standards are more focused on practical application in different accounting situations compared to IFRS standards, contain more recommendations developed for specific accounting issues, and leave less room for interpretation. In general, the accounting principles and reporting forms of these financial reporting systems are largely the same. Accordingly, a...
The American marketing association defines marketing as ‘the activities, set of institutions and processes for creating communicating delivering and exchanging offering that has value to its customers, partners and the society at large. Marketing is the process through which companies create, communicate and deliver value to actual and potential customers...
Introduction A strategy is a plan of action by an organization on how it intends to achieve its goals with the aim of profit maximization. It could happen due to the events or the happenings in the market. The emergence of a strategy might be as a result of interaction...
Abstract The market analysis allows firms to comprehend the possible opportunities and limitations, which further define the correct strategies to adopt. The e-commerce market has grown over the past years following the amplified use of the internet and contemporary technologies. Amazon uses an online presence to sell its products and...
Introduction The approaches to the development and execution of strategic plans are closely examined by many business administrators and scholars. This paper is aimed at discussing the issues that should be considered by a person when implementing a strategy. In this context, this notion can be described as the identification...
Introduction Risk Management is one of the greatest concerns of multi-nationals and businesses which is a practice that involves the processes of identifying, assessing and prioritizing risks within the business and/or corporation. After these processes, the concept then requires that resources are coordinated and applied to the results obtained from...
Introduction To avoid conflicts of interest, comply with the set laws and standards and bring credit to the profession, the contact managers are expected to hold a specific code of ethics in line with the profession. The skills and competencies needed vary depending on the details of creating and administering...
Among the many security-providing companies, G4S stands out as the key employer in the London stock exchange, having an influence in over 120 states with a workforce of more than 620,000. Although one may use this information to claim that this security agent is secure, the paper reveals the major...
Abstract Communication is an integral part of human life, including the field of business. Communication in an organization is an essential type of business relationship with other people, which performs several functions. In business communication, people use verbal and non-verbal means, which is also of great importance. Today, in the...
Introduction Statistics is a mathematical representation of analyzed data. This method can be applied in almost all areas to explore past, present, and future performance. Statistical data can compare and contrast records that may be used for a specific future event. Collected material can predict the likely happening of a...
COVID-19 struck the world, and companies all over the continent had to send their employees to work from home. It was a bit hectic for the employers since they had to make sure all employees get the tools needed to work with from home. Remote communication technology instantly became a...
Unilever is a Dutch-British multinational firm headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and London, United Kingdom. It is one of the oldest and biggest consumer goods enterprises globally – only topped by Procter and Gamble and Nestle. The organization attracts various types of consumer merchandise brands in beverages, personal care, foods, and...
Technology has played a significant role in elevating entrepreneurship globally. Innovative ideas have been diverse to fit the digital world in business and market systems. Products have been improved through technology; hence, encouraging competition in the market. When the quality of products advances through innovation, their value increases, enabling them...
According to the Oxford English oxford dictionary, a tort is an intentional or unintentional harm to another person or property. In most organizations, employees are exposed to various risks as they perform their daily tasks. The risk may be intentional when both parties, that is, the employer and the employee...
Moving to another country is a common activity these days, so many people choose to work in another country quite easily. The self-initiated expatriate is a person “who undertakes his international work experience with little or no organizational sponsorship” (Andresen et al., 2012, p. 11). Such employees, unlike assigned expatriates,...
Introduction With the increasing profits of companies in the 20th century, the question about their potential contribution to society was raised. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) implies procedures and practices that are considered by companies to make a positive impact and achieve pro-social objectives. In terms of Carroll’s pyramid of CSR,...
Identifying market characteristics for an organization is a way to establish a productive business and resolve all operational issues. As an analysis company, the bakery chain will be used. It produces bakery products and supplies them to restaurants and supermarkets. In particular, the company has several branches and produces yeast...
Introduction This paper aims to propose the attractiveness of a new hotel at Port Rashid, Dubai. The hotel will be 30 stories, including suites, king rooms, and double rooms. It is expected to cooperate with foreign businesses to offer customers the best food and beverage outlets, Asian and Mediterranean cuisines,...
Expectations and Implications Ethical management allows business employees to feel comfortable and be productive at work. It also helps to avoid conflict situations and misunderstandings between the subordinates and superiors. An effective leader sets an example by behaving morally and encouraging other workers to do the same. This paper will...
Introduction The greatest investment that a business can make for success is an investment in the workforce, which is why HR management is an important part of business plans. This business plan document discusses the workforce-related plans of All Colors of the Rainbow – a newly-established organization to support financially...
There are various definitions of HRM, but most of them are similar in the following: human resource management is a unique combination of philosophy and activities aimed at organizing people within an organization (Sharma 2). To better understand the purpose and scope of HRM, it is advisable to review its...
Introduction Standard Employment Relationship (SER) involves the relationship between employers and employees and can influence employment nature. SER has also been used to ensure that workers can work full-time and enjoy extensive statutory benefits and entitlements. Many companies in different countries have used SER to guarantee that laborers and owners...
Introduction One of the principal conditions of the present-day companies’ sustainable development is the correspondence of their regular operations and essential decisions to international environmental regulations. The company under consideration, Barnana, is no exception to the rule since it cooperates with the United Nations and follows the organization’s goals (Dann...
Introduction Glocalization is a concept that reflects the basic idea of transition from globalization to localization and integration of these practices. In other words, glocalization implies that businesses, NGO’s, or governments place great importance on how global products or practices fit into the local context. This paper aims to analyze...
Introduction International accounting standards refer to the principles that are considered worldwide while balancing financial records. The goal of international accounting has been to create a comparison of different businesses in the world, fostering global trade and increasing transparency in financial reporting. Investors can make well-versed economic decisions about investment...
Management strategies Functional strategies Functional logistics strategies are determined specifically by the arrangement of the services that have been delivered. During this procedure, the technical, legal, as well as economic parameters, must be taken into account at all times. Functional strategies draw around the effect of over bending the business...
International as well as local companies of the 21st century have to change their missions, organizational culture, structure, power division, reward system, and leadership styles. These changes are unavoidable if the companies want to remain competitive in a global rapidly-changing market. As the world becomes more and more interconnected and...
Brands have risen to become a significant intangible asset of a firm. Product branding requires a firm to apply both art and science skillfully to build a strong valuable brand. A strong brand requires creative designing, careful planning and execution. Branding gives a quick identification to the product’s manufacturer (Kottler...
The effective functioning of any company depends on management practices used to ensure the desired outcomes and attain specific goals. It is vital to create an environment motivating workers to engage in various processes and contribute to the evolution of the company. Designing a productive and satisfying job is a...
Introduction Walmart is one of the largest multinational retail corporations and the world’s largest company by revenue. It operates in twenty-six countries outside of the United States, with the Chinese market being one of the primary focuses for the company’s expansion since 1996 when Walmart opened its first hypermarket in...
The supply chain serves as the core of today’s enterprises, becoming the foundation upon which effective business operations are based. The correct organization of a supply chain is key to navigating along the optimal path in today’s globalized, changeable business landscape. As such, logistics networks hold special significance within vital...
Introduction Customer focus remains one of the core values of many companies in the service industry. It involves determining and evaluating the needs of a company’s customers. In determining and evaluating these needs, most companies focus on their products or services, the quality of these products or services as well...
Ergonomics is the study of the work of human beings and adaptation of environment, practices, and equipments to the demands of the people using them. It is concerned with establishing a work environment that fits the needs of all the workers in their workstations. Ergonomics narrows down its objectives to...
Introduction The process of recruiting can define the success of an entire facility. To improve the results of the efforts of an organization, companies have introduced numerous methods that help them with obtaining an optimal candidate for a job. Depending on the focus of a company’s recruitment of staff, there...
Situation You have just been hired by Yummy Juicy, a national corporation that sells organic juices at most major retail stores. You have been hired as the West Coast Distribution Manager. After about five weeks on the job, you get the following email: Sir/Ma’am, You are hurting this company. You...
Woolworths Group is a leader in the Australian food and grocery retail market. It has multiple stores in Australia and New Zealand and provides consumers with high-quality middle-range prices products. According to the Managing Director of the company, its mission might be formulated as “placing the customer at the start...
The purpose of this proposal is to instruct the employees in order to increase their performance in the organization. There are several delivery methods for development programs, the most popular of which is instructor-led training (Lacerenza et al., 2017). It is best for creating an overall understanding of the raised...
Introduction Maintaining and developing a network of valuable contacts is a vital skill and duty in almost every industry, and is critically important in any business which relies on interprofessional connections to function at the top of its efficiency. The importance of such connections is progressively recognized more and more...
Ethical business conduct is a topic of dramatic importance, given the constant news about immoral behaviors by both large and small businesses. As such, the recent developments in the field of corporate ethics and citizenship are promising, though the field is still far from achieving its intended objectives. Well-defined criteria...
The changing nature of the global workforce is incontestable and demands exceptional skills to adapt and compete. Unlike in the previous decade, many professionals today appreciate the need to leverage the power of soft skills in the contemporary multicultural global workspace. Exceptional communication abilities, people management, problem-solving, work ethics, teamwork,...
Abstract Leadership can be defined using how a person influences others. The purpose of this study is to identify leadership styles and the traits associated with an effective leader. It also seeks to clarify the difference between having power and being a leader. A person can be a leader but...
The concept of conscious capitalism was developed by Mackey and Sisodia (2013) and signifies a socially responsible philosophy of economics and doing business. The critical idea of conscious capitalism is that, in pursuit of profit, businesses should still act ethically and should not neglect the needs of a company’s stakeholders....
Introduction A management report plays an essential role in the promotion plan of an organization. For instance, it displays the primary marketing metrics applied in advertising the organization’s critical products. Besides, they create a visualization of the current marketing performance to assess its overall organizational potential. Through the selling metrics...
The significance of embracing diversity within an organization remains a contentious topic, with people holding dissenting views on whether it is a threat or a strength. Despite such a disconnect between proponents and opponents, corporations are gradually moving toward an overt acknowledgment of diverse teams within their structures (Danbold &...
Companies with reputations as good places to work have generated superior financial performance Reputation plays a vital role in the success of any business, both external and internal. As an organization, it must initially establish its purpose and values to define the nature of the inner workforce, gaining the status...
A businesses’ vision statement defines its clear direction of future growth and competitiveness. It communicates companies’ goals as well as aspirations for development. A firm’s vision statement has a significant role since it keeps an organization on track and focused on goals. It guides operations and the way employees need...
Differentiation Differentiation strategy is a set of actions that are structured by a company to deliver unique services and goods at an acceptable cost. The customers see as if something different has been done to guarantee satisfaction (Baker, 2001). According to Fred Smith, the founding director of the FedEx, the...
Brief Helen Strom is a controller and a CPA at Family Games, Inc., a private company. After talking to another CPA and the CFO of the company, Carl Land, Helen faces an ethical dilemma. Carl, representing the interests of the company’s CEO, is convincing Helen to manipulate reported results for...
Walt Disney is a globally recognized entertainment brand that most of the world’s population is familiar with since childhood, thanks to the outstanding cartoons the company has created. Meanwhile, in the business world, no player has a guarantee that its success will last forever, relying only on previous achievements. Strengths,...
Jack Welch’s book, titled “Winning”, provides a framework of qualities required for the success as a business leader in an enterprise. These qualities include the necessity of a strong mission and concrete values, the absolute necessity of candor, the power of differentiation, and giving value to each individual, respecting their...
Interpretation The summary under consideration demonstrates the air transportation supply company’s data and focuses on the employees’ salaries, bonuses, and performance. The analysis of this information results in the rise of a few questions. The first question is whether the company indeed needs many employees in its divisions. It refers...
Trends in Accounts Receivable Notably, Ace’s accounts receivable hiked by $100,000 from 2018 to the year 2019. The increase exemplifies that more customers are paying their balances. The Organization’s sales on credit accounts are the primary factor behind the increasing trend of accounts receivables, reflecting the Company’s receivable turnover ratio....
Introduction As the world gets smaller and new issues arise daily, no dimension of life is left behind. Globalization and trade liberalization has seen many practices that were hitherto unknown being adopted in the field of business. One is totally left mesmerized at the new developments that continue to gain...
Introduction The concept of collective bargaining allows employees to negotiate with their employers to arrive at agreements regarding such issues as working hours, conditions, and contract. The current case revolves around a workers’ union that is focusing on a new negotiation with an athletic organization. This paper provides a detailed...
Employees are the most precious assets any firm can have, given their contribution to the success of firms. Employees literally hold a firm in their hands because they run its day-to-day activities. In this regard, every firm should ensure that its employees are fully satisfied in order to get maximum...
Recently, society has been observing military people’s tendency to transition into entrepreneurs, and this phenomenon becomes increasingly popular annually. Evidently, military leadership skills and traits are applicable in the world of business today as they are in personal life. The hypothetical conclusion is that military personnel can succeed in the...
Currently, global society experiences a significant rise in environmental concerns. Surveys demonstrate that up to 77% percent are concerned with the damage human activity deals to the Earth (Lampert, 2020). Many people in the US and abroad care about how the products they consume affect the environment during production and...
Code of Ethics Our business’s success depends on the confidence of our customers, partners, and employees in our credibility. Credibility in our case can be ensured by satisfying customer needs, treating all people with respect, and benefiting the community. We can achieve these goals only with our workers who strive...
Students in a College Computer Programming Class TechHelp USB flash drives are specially designed for fast transfers and easy compatibility with different operating systems like Linux and windows. The drive also supports compatibility with Macintosh and Intel machines enabling data to be transferred between computers with different system and hardware...
Organizational behavior is a theme that combines elements of sciences such as psychology and sociology. With this concept’s help, both the demeanor of individuals and the entire management system as a whole is described. In general, five types of organizational behavior are distinguished; however, regarding the film “A Few Good...
Introduction For this week’s assignment, the stock prices of Tesla are reviewed using Yahoo’s Finance service. Tesla is a United States-based company that works in the industry of electric car manufacturing construction and is one of the companies owned by Elon Musk. Tesla is a great company, both because it...
Introduction Roberts (1997) asserts that Human resource management is an organization’s function that entails all aspects that are associated with the human resource or work force in a particular organization, company or institution. It entails aspects like recruitment, coordination and control of the people working in an organization. Some of...
Social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter have been actively used by organizations to promote new job opportunities and search for prospective employees on both part- and full-time basis. However, the logic of making recruitment decisions is often biased based on unreasonable judgement related to social profile of...
A brand is a logo, mark, symbol, name, etc. that creates point of difference amongst various organizations in the market place. I believe that it gives a product or service the expression that differentiates it from other brands seeking to satisfy similar needs. Therefore, branding is the process of using...
The nature and intensity of intelligence have changed during the last decades in response to a higher security challenge because of worldwide terrorism growth. The approach of outsourcing led to an increase in the number of non-state actors that are involved in the intelligence process. Currently, the private and public...
Introduction In recent decades, societal development in different industrial representations experienced unprecedented growth. It was based on running various social and economic systems that brought developmental value while also consumed a significant number of resources that potentially caused environmental issues (Zuofa and Ochieng, 2016). Respectively, organizations faced the requirement of...
Shell: Controversy and Criticism Controversy and criticism regarding Shell’s operations in Nigeria became the public’s response to the company’s actions toward addressing or non-addressing the interests of the Ogoni people located near the Niger Delta. Economic and environmental issues associated with the activities of Shell in this region provoked the...
Online retailing is increasingly becoming the conduit through which companies that want to avoid the hassle of owning outlets turn to. E-tailing, as it is popularly known, has created mega-corporations such as www.amazon.com and Staples, Inc that have leveraged the shift of buyers to the virtual world Among the many...
McCallum makes the case that business schools are currently too focused on leadership to the exclusion of its counterpart. They aim to attract ambitious applicants who are hoping that by developing their leadership ability, they will be recognized and eventually reach an executive position. To that end, schools are making...
Innovativeness has become a crucial factor contributing to the firm’s success, and several factors enable it. First of all, innovations are promoted by knowledge and information, which have become a resource of vital importance (Nair et al., 2016). Indeed, today’s science and technology experience unprecedented development rates. The second factor...
The current Part I, II, and III discuss Chipotle’s marketing expenses, proposed organizational structure, and strengths and weaknesses respectively. The new pieces of analysis draw on the previous research carried out to understand Chipotle’s standing on the market. For Part I (marketing expenses), it was important to identify the company’s...
Sports are a rapidly developing area, which will grow in the foreseeable future. This field incorporates multiple events, people, organizations, audiences, and other constituents of mass appeal. Organizing initiatives on such a scale takes managerial skills and project thinking. Any sports manager should view their activities as part of a...
iPhone is a brand of cutting-edge smartphones designed and marketed by Apple Inc., which has traditionally targeted the high-end market segment through premium pricing and direct selling. Since the launch of the first iPhone generation, Apple Inc. has consistently released innovative and revolutionary models, which are available to consumers through...
Introduction Ernst & Young is an international firm that provides professional services to at least 140 nations for example the United Kingdom where it is headquartered, China, the United States, and South Africa; its major competitors include KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and Deloitte (Ey.com, 2011). Business line Ernst & Young provides...
The trigger of the story is the fact that Google, one of the largest search engines in the world has decided to exit the Chinese market. This fact is further compounded by the apparent urgency of the exit. The singe dominant narrative frame is the disagreement between Google and the...
The contemporary world is changing rapidly and it is essential to consider both the possible difficulties and perspectives of the interaction of different generations. This essay dwells upon the ways the four different generations (traditionalists, baby boomers, generation X, and Millennials) cooperate with each other. It is crucial to take...
For any employee, manager, entrepreneur, and administrator working in the field of business, understanding organizational behavior is essential. It helps to perform effectively at work, motivate subordinates, create meaningful relationships with coworkers, and represent the interest of the company. This factsheet will analyze three vital components of what organizational behavior...
The Tentative Title of the Study The spheres of business and leadership have become significant subjects of scholarly investigations lately. Researchers endeavor to find out what the most favorable features of a good leader are, what differences exist between leadership and management, and, most importantly, what qualities of a good...
How Multinational Companies are Managing Challenges in Product Development for BOP Markets I have noted that multinational companies can use several avenues to capture a niche market in BOP populations. To begin with, they can use direct marketing. This is where the company initiates direct contact with consumers in the...
Executive Summary The report evaluates the business environment in the UK. This is attained through evaluation of the business external environment. The analysis is conducted through the incorporation of the PESTLE model. Some of the environments considered include the legal, environmental, social, and economic environment. These environments are evaluated through...
Organizations’ Long-Term Goals and Objectives Every organization or business has aspirations and future positions they want to occupy as compared with competitors. The future image is broken down into long-term goals and objectives, to which all business operations are aligned. According to the video “9 Startup Funding,” long-lasting objectives are...
Introduction The print advertisement for this paper introduces the KIA Motor Company’s new car “Forte” to its potential customers. The advert attracts and encourages the viewer to make the right decision towards purchasing this car. This advertisement is appealing to the consumer. The print advertisement is also interesting and good...
I think that William Edwards has the best approach to quality management that would meet the needs of CERG. A brief account of William Edwards Deming (1900-1993): He was a renowned American quality management consultant, professor, and statistician, and wrote several books on product quality and management and gave lectures...
Any business seeking to enter a new location would be advised to conduct market research to understand the opportunity costs for every potential decision. World Trade Organization (WTO) data is particularly useful for an export-oriented company and provides an overview of possible markets. Entering a new region also brings the...
It is a great pleasure that Media Popup, a portable multimedia center, is to be marketed in the US. This fact can provide GlobeMedia with essential benefits, but it is necessary to choose the right market segment to reckon on any advantages. Thus, the purpose of this business memo is...
Introduction The balanced scorecard is a performance gauging tool that is meant to match business activities with the company’s vision statement. It is a strategic planning system that can be used to monitor business activities and the results that arise from these activities. A survey undertaken by Bains and Company...
Introduction Vast literatures suggest that numerous environmental problems occur due to human economic activities. These activities, as Transport Technologies and Policy Scenarios to 2050 (2007) asserts, cause deposition of masses of pollutants into the environment to the extent that they destroys the natural beauty. In addition, economic activities consume enormous...
Health care services are closely intertwined with business management. Each aspect of nursing responsibilities and management of daily operation should be supported by financial issues to ensure that the hospital is run effectively (Ward, n. d.). Though financial duties and responsibilities are imposed on the Chief Financial Officer, each nurse...
Summary The economic term “Talent” refers to individuals that come together to create change in the operations of an organization. Talent management is a process of change, systematic growth and development, reconstitution, re-deployment of assets or talents necessary to create a change in an organization. Talent management transcends from talent...
The pharmaceutical industry is a specific activity in modern business, as it is sensitive to customer loyalty and local regulations. Retail trade is the relevant approach to sales in this area, as clients use services on a personal request or a doctor’s prescription. In turn, the supply chain is the...
Improving Training and Development and Performance Appraisal Systems Effective human resource management is essential for the success of the organization. Training and development ensure that employees have the required knowledge and skills to perform their job functions. Performance appraisal systems evaluate employees’ work outcomes, which is necessary to inform various...
Introduction Business analysis is the detailed examination of business operations in relation to the environment, in order to explain various aspects of a business. The results of the analysis should therefore, be reflected in a business plan. A business plan is a clear outline of a business’s goal and a...
Estimating future retirement needs Planning for future retirement needs should be done carefully. This can be attributed to the fact that retirement is an equally important aspect of the financial well-being of an individual just like investments and purchase of other assets. A challenge that most people face is coming...
Making up mind on identifying various options and choosing the best, at the most appropriate times, is a crucial part of a decision-making process. The implementation of policies by the right personnel, at the precise time and using the best mechanisms, can be termed as sound planning. One way to...
Introduction Collective bargaining has become the standard for guiding negotiation processes between workers and their employers. The current case revolves around the decision by different employees to unionize. The identified travel agency is based in Miami, Florida, and provides services to residents and visitors from other regions across the country....
United Airlines Television Ads One of United Airlines’ traditional marketing channels for promoting environmental sustainability is television advertising. Environmental United Airlines TV ads are part of the United Eco-Skies program (“United Eco-Skies,” n.d.). The advantage of TV advertising is its broad audience reach. However, the lack of instant and direct...
Marketing is one of the most critical undertakings all companies apply, regardless of their directions and sizes, to communicate and deliver value to customers in a way that benefits organizations. Because of the enormous number of competing companies in the global marketplace, marketers spare no effort in developing strategies that...
Introduction Servant leadership is defined as an organizational style within a company where the leader’s purpose is to serve their customers and help their employees grow within the field. The purpose of this paper is to analyze how this philosophy is supported at Zappos, an online shoe and clothing retailer....
For Kay cardholders, the company charges an Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 5%-24.99% on purchases not paid within 25 days after the closure of each billing cycle. Billing cycles occur after every month. The charges vary remarkably from one state to the next with Arkansas charged the least (at 5%)...
Enterprise Resource Planning (EPR) refers to “a way to integrate the data of an organization in to one single system, using sub-systems that include hardware, software and unified database in order to achieve integration and to store the data for various functions found throughout the organization” (Article Alley, 2010, para.1)....
Introduction The active promotion of diversity has become an integral part of practices in numerous organizations, hence the creation of multi-generational workplaces. The described approach allows for the active knowledge sharing and development of substantial experience. However, multi-generational workplaces also incorporate numerous challenges for employees to overcome in regard to...
To evaluate a firm’s marketing success, it is critical to explore why customers do not purchase the company’s products. This can help analyze the possible errors in the firm’s marketing strategy and plan future approaches to increase sales. Consumers can have multiple causes for not buying specific goods. This paper...
One of the effective ways of obtaining a competitive advantage and improving the agility of a business is diversifying into a new industry. The organization under consideration is a US-based company that builds engines for the automotive manufacturing industry. The sector it should diversify into is the software industry, which...
Introduction For several years, managers deployed financial measures to evaluate the performance of their organizations. However, this culture changed in the 1990s following the development of a Balanced Scorecard (BSC). By capturing organizational internal matters and customer perspectives to measure performance, BSC helped to solve the problem of over-reliance on...
Introduction Before starting any business, it is essential to consider the legal issues that are likely to influence its operations. Each business has its own legal procedures that must be followed during establishment. In addition, each business has its own legal acts and statutes which govern its operations. It is,...
Leadership and followership are inseparable as they always depend on each other. However, followership seems to be often overlooked because leaders tend to be in the spotlight due to their power, influence, and authority. This paper aims to discuss the role of followership in supporting leaders and highlight the importance...
Developing Stress Management Programs The effectiveness of stress management programs depends on such factors as income and poverty levels in the society, among others. Researchers have undertaken studies on stress that negatively affects the destitute rural regions of South Africa. According to Crouch (2008), incapacity confronts poor people with distressingly...
