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Introduction At the beginning of the 21st century, the development and global spread of Internet communication technologies in modern states led to the emergence of an independent virtual political communication space with its principles of functioning. The introduction of new types of political communication influences the processes of interaction between...
Introduction Reward systems are directly associated with job satisfaction and performance at the workplace. Satisfied workers are more committed to their tasks and in achieving organizational objectives. Dissatisfied employees lack the right motivation to task performance. Job satisfaction is exhibited in individuals’ attendance on duty and the motivation to go...
Introduction Strategic quality management plays a fundamental role in the development and implementation of organizational plans. Healthcare leaders have an essential duty to determine crucial tools and techniques that facilitate the progressive execution of projected ideas. In this sense, promoting patient safety is the primary objective of healthcare practice, especially...
Introduction Accounting is an activity of maintaining final records that require an orderly procedure to achieve desired results. Internal auditing is a function performed by a profession where he analyses and evaluates business projects or activities, determining the best in overall to help in achieving the objective of the business...
Introduction A logistics manager oversees the supply of goods and services. One needs to perform his duties well to avoid the dissatisfaction of the clients. As a result, a logistics manager needs to be very careful especially when dealing with online fraudsters. Thus, some of the issues that a logistic...
Globalization is the process of implementing the same marketing strategies across all of the company’s operations in the international market. Despite the fact that the customers’ cultures, preferences, and environments are different, globalization makes everything almost the same. However, customization is the opposite process as it builds separate marketing strategies...
Summary People strive to improve, but it usually comes at a price. Organizations have to consider how to boost effectiveness, whether by increasing the amount of equipment and personnel or working in the existing state. There might not be the right answer, as it depends on the financial and human...
It is necessary to note that an HR manager is expected to have an outstanding knowledge of the industry, and some aspects are incredibly valued by employers. The first skill set that should be highlighted is focused on compensation and benefits. Demands of healthcare professionals are always increasing, and one...
Today, the highly competitive market dictates businesses to distinguish themselves to grab customers’ attention and influence their positioning. Differentiation requires brands to invest into developing their marketing mixes. A marketing mix is defined as a totality of factors that a brand can control to influence consumers’ perception and desire to...
Strategic planning process Strategic planning process is a critical component of the health care delivery system. Its application cuts across governmental and private practice institutions. Ordinarily, it consists of four main steps which include situational analysis, strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and strategy evaluation (Duncan, Swayne and Ginter 2006). All these...
Henri Bendel was one of the most successful retailers and set the norms for the luxury retail world, but the trade standards have changed since its first store appeared in New York. According to Les Wexner, Bendel has been closed to improve profitability for the L Brands as a whole...
The title and the abstract This article is about the benefits and the level of user satisfaction in an ERP system. The article’s abstract gives a precise summary of the entire article. Article summary In this article, the authors are trying to find the user benefits of the ERP systems...
Finance concepts are the basic principles that help us understand the common practices in finance as well as unique and uncommon difficult situations. In the context of the Guillermo scenario, the following finance principles and concepts can be identified: The Principle of Two-Sided Transactions The principle of Two-Sided Transactions recognizes...
The sales commissions’ compensation plan is used by many business entities like Dasani Water Distribution Company as a method of remuneration and motivation to steer sales performance. This plan is two pronged and is objectively applied to compensation to sales representatives after closing a sale and also rewarding them for...
Introduction Club IT is a downtown music venue owned and managed by Lisa and Ruben who started it after graduating with business administration degrees in 2005. The club offers a variety of services to its clients including spacious dancing floor, DJs, live music and refreshments. The mission of the club...
Financial reporting of an organization depends upon the accounting methods it uses. The most common approach, taken by many leading companies is accrual accounting. It is based on the premise that revenues should be recorded and recognized when the product has been delivered to the customer, and when the collectability...
Companies are always trying to attain new markets for more revenues and the most productive way of doing this is through the launch of new products. Due to the ever changing markets and advance in technology businesses have to keep up with the speed by being more efficient, produce high...
The review of the literature has uncovered a correlation between mental illnesses and disempowerment. Moritz et al. (2010) have found out that people lose control over their lives the moment they suffer from a psychiatric disability. The primary concern is that global communities have traditionally stigmatized individuals suffering from mental...
Today’s rapidly growing business segment makes all the enterprises stand out in order to remain relevant in a certain market and keep target audience engaged in the service supply. For this reason, organizational development, which stands for the concept of constant improvement and innovation within the enterprise, has become one...
Project Description: The project system that will be integrated in Wobbly Wheels Distribution Company (WW) is the Internal Security system aligned with the Accurate Financials system. The proposed system guarantees the protection of the electronic data in form of orders, finances, and accounting because of prohibiting the unauthorized access to data,...
Change is an inevitable part of any organization. As the external and internal environments evolve, leaders and members within the organization will need to change their attitudes and approaches to accomplish the established goals. Additionally, change management refers to how organizations handle change to ensure smooth and cost-effective implementation. In...
Introduction In the recent past year, the UK announced its intention to exit the European Union (EU). Membership to the EU enabled the UK to enjoy several benefits, including the benefits of barrier-free trade. Therefore, its exit from the organization is definite to have an impact on the UK’s economy....
Abstract Trait theories can identify the personality characteristics that are associated with the success of leaders. Nevertheless, it is necessary to transform these inherent qualities into skills or competencies that should be possessed by these people. By combining these models, students can become more efficient public health administrators. Introduction Several...
Corporate culture defines communication between employees and leaders and approaches to problem-solving. A corporate culture based on ethical principles ensures open and honest interaction of all parties helps effectively respond to any changes in the internal and external environment. However, the corporate culture’s lack of ethical principles leaves room for...
The following is a summary of an interview conducted by the Journal of Accounting with attorney Michael Young who is the chair of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP’s Securities Litigation & /enforcement Practice Group (American Institute of Public Accountants para.1). A treaty crafted three decades ago by the American Institute...
Cash is king is a phrase that was used to infer that a company with adequate liquidity will have enough money available to pay its mouths. The term liquidity refers to both an enterprise’s ability to pay short-term compulsions and a company’s capability to sell assets quickly to raise cash....
The best practices of supply chain leaders worldwide are monitored by specific agencies. In the video, the list of the top twenty-five supply chain companies in the United States, was published by Gartner, one of the biggest research and advisory companies in the country (IIBR, 2014). The data from 2013...
The fraud statute founded in 1677 through an act of parliament and developed through legislative processes over time is now adopted in the judicial systems of many nations in the world. This statute gives provisions governing a contract between two parties. In most of the statutes, the memorandum demands that...
Country Analysis The proposal suggests launching the product of Company A, dog food, in Poland in Central Europe. Its location defines the country’s dynamic development and allows for access to the European Union market (“Doing business,” 2019). In addition to economic growth since joining the EU in 2004 and readjusting...
Organizational communication refers to the different channels and forms of communication used to pass messages effectively. With companies having a multitude of employees across varying levels of structure, communication plays an essential role in maintaining contact. All employees must understand each other within the shortest period to improve efficiency and...
Blue Ocean Strategy is a marketing theory that stems from the title of a 2004 book authored by Kim and Mauborgne. In their book, Kim and Mauborgne explain why striking a balance between cost leadership and differentiation can help a digital company create a leap in its value on the...
Nike is one of the most competitive and fast-growing workplaces on the market of sporting goods. The work for the company seems to be a good option for further promotion, especially in the position of a department manager. However, every business has its advantages and limitations for the growth of...
Fast food has become a separate segment in the service sector, experiencing rapid development and financial growth. McDonald’s is a flagship enterprise in the industry with innovative solutions for standardization, delivery, and service diversification. Upgrading current systems is a potential way to improve efficiency, drive-thru, and mobile ordering. Processing panels,...
Contemporary advertisement strategies are well-defined and are being used on a regular basis. They attempt to gain the customer’s attention and indirectly persuade clients to better perceive ads’ information. The appeals used in the advertisement “True Fruits – Awkward Eat Banana” are humorous and sexual (The Star Ads, 2019). This...
Introduction The focal point of the paper is to evaluate and analyze the marketing strategy of Veterans Affairs (VA) Loma Linda Healthcare System – Diabetic Clinic. For this purpose, the four Ps (product, price, place, promotion) and importance to the success of the organization would be discussed. Furthermore, the relationship...
Buying Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar was not a spontaneous decision. Before the purchase, a thorough investigation of its benefits was conducted by the whole family. It turned out that the vinegar is not only tasty but useful as well. Most people advise using it for cooking, making salads, non-sweet sauces,...
Branding is an important marketing tool for creating an impression and revealing the company’s philosophy, values, mission, and vision of the future. A corporate brand is significant for consumers; at the same time, it also allows creating an internal corporate culture. It is possible to note that during the last...
Abstract DeVry Educational Group Inc. is a publicly held company that is based in North America. The company provides higher education services across the world (DeVry Education Group Inc., 2014). Carrying out financial analysis using ratios is necessary because it provides a better view of the financial position of a...
Complaints in general and consumers’ behavior about expressing their complaints are of vital importance to the improvement procedures aimed at performance excellence in the service industry. The article by Patwary and Hamimi (2016) provides an extensive overview of the key factors influencing consumer complaining behavior and the channels they use...
It is evident that to attain a particular goal and run a business successfully, every businessman should possess distinctive entrepreneurial traits and profound knowledge in the field they operate. Moreover, an entrepreneur should have a ground-breaking vision, the outcomes of which can bring real and valuable benefit for many people,...
Introduction Firms aim at portraying a positive image through optimization of its capital structure which can be based on equity and debt proportions or total liabilities. The capital structure is crucial in enabling a firm to maximize its market value in totality. It stipulates the dividend policy which means that...
Introduction Brandt Company is a group of industries primarily dealing with manufacture of engineering products. In the past the company was called Brandt electric, but to due to innovations and expansion of its manufacturing sector, it has gradually adopted the new logo “Brandt industries limited.” The company’s headquarter is in...
“Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room” is considered to be a documentary film about the collapse of the greatest world corporation; it was presented to the public in 2005, demonstrating a closer look at the criminal traits of the company’s executives and depicting one of the greatest business scandals...
Relationship marketing values client loyalty and lasting engagement instead of short-term objectives such as consumer acquisition and direct sales. The most important goal of the community college should be getting prospective clients for the athletics program and converting them to loyal customers. This will be a good indicator as to...
Introduction In the contemporary world, technology and business management have become inseparable. Technological advancements especially in the development of various software programmes have made business collaborations possible, convenient and more widespread. This has especially been facilitated by social media applications, which have given the users the freedom to control and...
The given deadline change poses a major challenge in terms of a team’s resource management. There are five people within the group, where two people are analysts, two other people are responsible for interacting with clients, and one is the team leader, who also represents the key interests. Analysts are...
Introduction Project planning is an essential element for achieving business success. According to Jacobs and Chase (2014), a project plan refers to the list of activities that should be performed to achieve a specific goal. This plan is the most useful when all stakeholders work together. Thus, the principal purpose...
Introduction Organizational communication is the process through which interrelated individuals in a given workplace or a company send and receive messages information to achieve common goals. Communication in an organization can take place through written, face-to-face, or mediated channels. This topic is important to Go Travel because it needs to...
Calculation The values of operating leverage, return on investment, economic value added (EVA) and return on equity will be calculated. The calculations are presented below. 2013 (Millions) 2014 (Millions) Sales 146,917 144,077 Variable expenses 125,195 123,516 Fixed expenses 16,244 17,121 Total expenses 141,439 140,637 Operating income 5,478 3,440 Net income...
Introduction The ad about the pomegranate phone is a splendid example of the potential of human fantasy and imagination, which has no limits in producing new ambitions. It shows the future direction for innovation developers, simultaneously inviting them to work in Nova Scotia (the government of this province ordered the...
Introduction To build effective communications with clients, businesses have to look for the most convenient and affordable ways. Omni-channel marketing helps find these routes since it allows sellers to easily satisfy people’s needs for product selection, payment advice, and product use. This mechanism provides for the inseparable application of different...
Bureaucracies are seen as an ideal type of formal organization. Max Weber, who pioneered the field of sociology at the beginning of the 20th century, outlined the four key characteristics of bureaucracy. According to Weber (2015), a bureaucratic organization has a clear hierarchy of authority, division of labor, explicit rules...
Mission statement We are committed to grow and improve to make our clients happy. Our purpose We will do our best to ensure that our customers needs are met. Our main values Trust Customer Care Employee Development and Diversity Improvement Trust We understand how important it is that our customers...
Introduction The EcoLive company is a new business venture that seeks to operate in a food delivery sector across the United States. The company seeks to address the importance of eco-friendly food packaging and delivery from the perspective of recycling activities, as well as to meet elevating customer requirements for...
Introduction Following a widespread claim of food poisoning in Southern California and Seattle, Nutritional Foods Inc, contracted me as a consultant. My role is to discuss “The case of the Nutritional Foods”. In the foregoing consultancy, I will give a brief breakdown of the case, underline facts, issues involved, ethical...
Strategic management is a critical aspect of any company which helps an organization develop and implement the policies and plans to gain a competitive advantage over its rivals. In Fortune, Walmart is leading the charts in the 2020 rankings once again as the most admired company, while other notable U.S....
When it comes to the field of marketing, consumer behavior is a significant phenomenon. Various researchers have tried to articulate the meaning of this term, and they have reached a consensus. Thus, Hawkins and Mothersbaugh (2012) stipulate that consumer behavior draws attention to how people and legal entities select and...
Introduction The selected company is Hospital for Special Surgery, which is located in New York. The hospital was founded in 1863 and is one of the most recognized orthopedic hospitals in the country. It is critical to mention that the hospital is known for its expertise in orthopedic trauma, spine...
Companies are faced with various constraints of production and they are forced to plan accordingly. The limiting constraints may include limited demand, limited skilled labor and other factors of production, and limited finance that forces companies to work under situations of capital rationing. Planning with limiting factors forces companies to...
Introduction The proper functioning of an organization requires control and monitoring. Corporate governance comprises one of the ways of controlling and enhancing the monitoring of organizational operations (Caldwell & Karri 2005). At the heart of corporate governance is the need to mitigate or implement mechanisms of controlling and preventing conflicts...
Introduction The purpose of this report is to describe and analyze consumer behavior while purchasing KitchenAid Artisan KSM150 Stand Mixer. The consumer is female, 21 years old. With the passion for cooking and the high expectation of gaining popular image on social media, the consumer is heavily involved in all...
Introduction The scarcity principle is an important tool in marketing and negotiations involving rival parties. The principle relies on the motivation generated out of fear of losing something which makes people to act. Scarcity can arise because of limitation in supply of a commodity or lack of time, prompting individuals...
“Effective collaboration requires early involvement and the availability of appropriate resources” (Crow, 2002; Maddux, 2003). To achieve our objectives in the development of an extremely clean, professional, clear and easy to navigate and a dynamic institution’s website, our team members share ideas and information in the most explicit communication channels....
Introduction For any business the organizational set up plays a pivotal role in the growth of business. Limited liability of ownership is originally associated with corporate set ups; but the same features with some modifications have also been applied in limited liability partnerships. There are other positive and negative features...
Workplace bullying turns out to be a serious theme for discussion because of a variety of reasons, and one of them is its impact on people’s mental health. According to Forbes studies, the number of employees who report being bullied at work continues rising and has already achieved 94% in...
Introduction The presented service idea is strongly associated with the global pandemic, which has greatly influenced the international and domestic markets (Texel, 2020). This paper proposes a service marketing strategy based on these factors and the characteristics of the new service idea presented in the previous paper. It provides a...
Current project Presently, Ford Motor Company plans to install a photovoltaic system that is powered by solar energy at their Michigan plant. The project required a total of three million American dollars to be complete. Raising this amount of money appeared to be an insurmountable task, due to the after-effects...
Introduction The number of families where both parents work and pursue careers is increasing. Such couples need to consider long-term goals regarding their lifestyle and distribution of housework between parents. Also, when children are born, additional scheduling is needed to accommodate all responsibilities. The primary issue is that the majority...
Introduction The current trends in the healthcare industry call for the implementation of several changes to achieve the organization’s mission and goals while satisfying patients and workers in general. These changes are triggered by both external and internal factors, which affect the organizations, employees, and the patients (Buchbinder & Shank,...
Introduction The present report was commissioned by the Chief Research Analyst. It presents the analysis of data provided by the Department for Business Innovation and Skill (BIS). The purpose of the present report is to compare the South East region with the North West region in terms of similarities and...
Introduction Improving the efficiency of covering new markets in a competitive and dynamic financial environment requires understanding the mechanism of interaction between formal and informal institutions as two closely related processes. However, despite their connection, they differ in unique and crucial criteria. Informal market institutions, for instance, economic mentality or...
Introduction The creation of an effective team within an organization requires considerations of the mission, vision, and strategies of growth within a particular setting. The goal of the plan is to create a team that would work together over a period of nine months and reach the objectives of the...
The Stakeholders Sustainable manufacturing is a matter of paramount importance in the 21st century in the context of the clothing and footwear industries. Jiang (2019) writes that the popularity of high-end athletic shoes is on the increase, and industry leaders must respond to growing demand. Nevertheless, growing competition poses challenges...
Summary The principal responsibility of the board of directors is to oversee the execution of strategies, plans, and activities performed by a company’s management. There are various areas that can be considered for evaluating the monitoring effectiveness of the board of directors. This paper evaluates the monitoring potential of Walmart’s...
Introduction Different times in history has seen Information playing an important role in the lives of millions across the globe to either facilitate or complicate their daily activities, which are now demanding in nature. Such occurrences are perceptible in the contemporary Information warfare, and also as a way of doing...
Potavin (2006) describes a true leader as one who maintains an uncompromising adherence to an internalized, but otherwise generally accepted code of moral values; who adheres to utter sincerity, honesty, and candor in all communication; and who avoids deception, expediency, artificiality, or shallowness of any kind in all situations. In...
The marketing mix is the combination of marketing elements crucial in accomplishing a marketing objective. There are four variables in the equation, which are product, price, place, and promotion. Each of these elements has its own constituents. The ultimate goal is to sell goods and services, therefore a marketer examines...
The importance of using appropriate human resource management techniques has always represented an important goal for companies worldwide. The significance of an appropriate HRM strategy has risen over the past few years due to the increase in the role of global governance and the promotion for diversity in the workplace....
The increased competition from developing countries of Asia and Eastern Europe caused firms to implement offshoring strategies – moving the production abroad. Relocation has been an ongoing trend in the business area to achieve better results on global marketplaces (Lin et al., 2017). Such methods aid obtains these businesses several...
Recruiting New Talented Employees Human resource (HR) units are typically tasked with overseeing the recruitment process, designing employee benefits, performance appraisal procedures, reward management, and training and development. HR professionals are generally required to make significant decisions during the enlistment procedure (“The Role of HR”). Some of these decisions include...
FindLaw. (2016). Workers’ compensation overview. Small Business Law. This article refers to workers’ compensation as a set of laws that provide guidelines for protecting injured employees by offering them health benefits. Although some states have unique insurance programs for workers, the Federal government outlines distinct compensation laws for specific industries....
Even if the leader is not aware of what kind of management style is typical for them, they still have an established behavior model. My former CEO is a striking example of a charismatic leader. He always had innovative ideas and endless optimism: employees rushed to work enthusiastically after his...
Jonathan Anderson is enthusiastic about Fashion design, and his beautiful clothing and accessories brand him among the forward-thinking investors. Anderson has developed the Loewe and JW Anderson brands at the center of his amazing career, which renders his business sustainable in contemporary markets. JW Anderson faces stiff competition from Stella...
Abstract In recent years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as one of the world’s leading hubs of electronic commerce (E-Commerce). Despite the rapid growth in E-Commerce in the country, there are still a number of factors that are hindering broader adoption of E-Commerce in the country. One of...
Remuneration is the payment made to an individual for the services that he or she provided to the organisation. Director’s remuneration is a most energetic issue in the today’s business world. The range Director’s remuneration seriously varies in different organisation. All aspects of remuneration level, performance measures, yearly bonus design...
A focus on the best of the three sources of competitive advantages to a firm ought to be the foundation for the others. For instance, concentrating on extra business advantages means ability to capture attention of more audience, thus the possibility to have more customers. Ensuring strict commitment to one...
OD (Organization Development) is mainly the practice and theory of planned, methodical change in the values, beliefs, and attitudes of the employees through creating and reinforcing long-term training programs. It is paramount to note that OD is action-oriented and it begins with a thorough organization-wide investigation of the current situation...
It is worth noting that any healthcare organization should strive for the harmonious development of employees and help them manage their careers. This should be done regardless of whether a person stays with the current organization or decides to move to another one (Woolnough & Fielden, 2017). For these purposes,...
At some point in a person’s career, he or she may play a leading role in a specific capacity. One might consider recognizing or endorsing a particular style of leadership, whether he or she heads a briefing, project, group, or an entire company (Al-Malki & Juan, 2018). Most professionals develop...
Introduction Justification defenses are commonly used in our courts by defense attorneys to justify the crime that was committed by their clients. Herring (2012) defines justification defenses as a situation where “The defendants admit they were responsible for their acts but claim that what they did was right (justified) under...
Code of ethics and Conduct All the employees of Fine Consultants shall be required to pay attention to the company’s policies in regard to the financial and advisory consultations addressed to or from the customer concerning his or her enquiries as given below: Ethics Training Program In order to make...
Introduction The Koch brothers utilized different power sources and persuasion tactics in their long-running sibling rivalry for the control of Koch Industries. The company started in the 1900s by Fred, who spent most of his time fending off other established oil firms intending to drive him out of business due...
Introduction The emergence of the concepts of global and international marketing was primarily due to the globalization of business activities and the liberalization of trade. Yet it raised many issues, for example, the need for identification of key markets, challenges and opportunities they withhold, development of strategic plans by company’s...
Supermarkets often demand thousands of dollars from manufacturers only to agree to trade their goods. For the products to get to a competitive place, they require even more. Characteristics of the goods’ placement affect the profits of retailers and suppliers that are confirmed by practice and well learned by manufacturers...
Employee motivation has been detrimental to organizational success because of its impact on the level of commitment, drive, and energy that the workers of a company bring to their roles on a regular basis (Robbins & Judge, 2019). Therefore, without motivation, companies experience reduced productivity, lower output levels, as well...
Introduction The presence of a powerful Union is a prerequisite for industrial peace. Decisions made in the collective bargaining process and agreements between employers and workers are usually productive. Trade unions have an important role to play and are beneficial in successful cooperation between workers and management. They offer guidance...
Introduction Total quality management and business excellence “is the culture of an organization committed to customer satisfaction through continuous improvement” (Taylor & Francis Group, 2011). As explained further “this culture varies both from one country to another and between different industries, but has certain essential principles which can be implemented...
Title of commercial online weight loss program The site is labeled simply “Nutrisystem” after the company of that name based in Horsham, PA. Nutrisystem Inc. started up operations in 1972 as a telephone and subsequently online counseling service for those wanting to lose weight. At last count (end-2008), Nutrisystem reported...
Marketing and trade are complicated and interconnected processes, and their complexity increases in proportion to their scale. Most companies start their activities in the domestic market and expand to other countries, achieving success. For this reason, marketers need to understand the difference between domestic, international, and global marketing, as well...
Introduction One of my family members once worked for a subsidiary of a famous Japanese manufacturer in the U.S., where the majority of the staff were from Japan. The company had a presence in different spheres ranging from automotive to industrial infrastructure, and I had a chance to witness their...
Everyone strives to be understood, but with this desire, not everyone does everything necessary for the meaning of their speech to be clear. In case of misunderstanding, both parties of any communication are most often to blame. In particular, such problems can occur during changes in an organization. People do...
Role of Financial Intermediaries in a Developed Economy Financial intermediaries, also known as financial institutions, are organizations that issue financial claims against themselves and use the proceeds from the issuance to purchase primarily the financial assets issued by individuals, corporations, government entities as well as other financial intermediaries. Financial claims...
The advent of Information Technology, internet and World Wide Web has brought down an era in which computer based technologies have minor or major role on almost all aspects of society, business and industry. The competitive environment of business and corporations has seen the most drastic changes like ecommerce, online...
Any business needs to find ways to be easily available to customers and clients. This goal is accomplished by adopting a marketing strategy. Digital technology and the Internet have allowed taking marketing to a new level. There are numerous various channels accessible to businesses in virtual reality. Properly diversifying digital...
Functional Layout The functional layout is process oriented. When a factory has been described as to having a functional layout, it means that the operations which are followed in the manufacturing process are grouped in terms of the basis of the functions, the technology in use and the equipments which...
Industry: Apparel Stores Gap, Inc. Date: 01/09/14 Ticker Symbol: GPS – NYSE Recommendation: Hold Current price: $46.15 Price Target: $46.03 Earnings per Share Ratio 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Earnings per share 1.58 1.88 1.56 2.33 2.74 Price/earnings ratio 14.8 12.3 10.7 15.2 14.0 Highlights The company reported an increase...
Leaders have the ability to do right things and help others do right things. They choose a direction, build an inspiring image of what they want to achieve, and create something new. The main function of leadership is to choose the direction that a leader and his followers need to...
Introduction In modern conditions, the manager must think strategically, evaluate the impact of new technologies, changes in the needs and expectations of customers, efforts and costs necessary to stay ahead of competitors. Many external and internal factors that should be considered when planning the future. An important role in this...
Introduction Basically, the banking firm offers a number of secure investments. In this paper, someone intends to invest 1000 dollars. The types of bank investments may encompass: Checking account; Money-market account; Passbook-savings account; and Certificate-of-Deposit (Bluman, 2005). The objective here is for the investor to receive the utmost probable interests...
The article, “understanding the basics of financial statements analysis”, by R. David Mautz, Jr. and Robert J. Angell, is effective in financial management. This article provides a logical format of the methods to use in analyzing financial statements. The article begins with an overview of financial statements analysis highlighting the...
These emails are directed at buyers who have subscribed to the newsletter. Pyroplasmosis is an infectious disease triggered by a tick bite and leads to the loss of appetite, decreased energy, and other long-term effects on animals (Niu et al., 2017). This text attracts people who care about their pets,...
Introduction Managed Care in Veterans Affairs (VA) The role of Managed Care for Veterans Affairs is great due to the improvements implemented to manage the resources in this area properly. Escalating costs in community hospitals for people who are supposed to be treated in specialized Veterans Affairs hospitals can be...
Google v. Oracle case is the current federal trial in the United States. About six years ago, Oracle, namely Oracle America, sued Google for “patent and copyright infringement … over Google’s use of Java Application Programming Interfaces (“APIs”) in its Android Operating System” (Alam, 2019, p. 39). The case was...
The article under consideration, “Influence of participation in strategic change: Resistance, organizational commitment and change goal achievement,” written by Rune Lines, examines strategic change implementation. It highlights the importance of participation in the process for a positive outcome and reflects the possible adverse effects of employees’ failure to contribute to...
Innovation Activities Innovation is one of the most essential factors in the sustainable and efficient development of the company. The company’s executives might choose among different solutions and innovation activities, depending on the selected process. In the case of Nike, it was identified that sustainable manufacturing is vital for the...
A buyer persona can be defined as an image of a company’s ideal customer. An adequate and well-researched buyer persona is essential for target market identification. Besides, helping the customers evaluate the company’s services or goods on their own terms helps build a strong bond of trust with them (Buyer...
Lack of working capital (cash gaps), a constant search for money to repay debts to suppliers, employees, budget, non-payment of buyers, or customers all lead to the fact that a company cannot manage its obligations. These issues increase accounts payable in record keeping (Klammer, 2018). The solution to working capital...
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...
Summary BCD intends to be one of the most renowned companies in the U.S. and subsequently expand its wings to receive global recognition. The company plans to venture into the Artificial Intelligence (AI) business, offering different opportunities to the target market. BCD aims at embracing the best services in the...
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 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...
Decision making is described as the process of choosing which action to take when there are a number of alternatives to consider. Wise decisions should always be made so as to achieve best results from the decisions made (Van & Schein, 1979). However, it should be noted that an individual...
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)....
Competition Bikes Inc is a bicycle manufacturing company, which was established in 2001 by an avid rider called Lary Ferguson. The company specializes in sporting bikes for new entrants and existing sportsmen. So far, the company has been successful and among the world’s largest sporting bile sellers despite its short...
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...
