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An article submitted to CNN describes the situation of competition between Tesla and Volkswagen. It is noted that Volkswagen significantly increased sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in 2020. Therefore, thanks to Volkswagen, an increase in supply in the electric vehicle market was recorded. Specifically, Volkswagen sold 231,600 battery...
Introduction Today, businesses need to keep track of global events to inform their decision-making. There is a wide range of emerging economic, environmental, geopolitical, societal, and technological global risks that shape the business environment. One of them is involuntary human migration that can be defined as coerced displacement of a...
Boeing’s Capital Structure description It should be claimed that the company has been leveraging its capital structure even further for a long period by continuing the practice of a share buyback, which has been accompanied by the constant, equity-reducing pension liabilities regulations that finance the firm’s pension benefits. Then, this...
Time is a precious gift and a crucial resource. The ways of spending it have become a subject of numerous books and studies and triggers minds nearly every person on the globe. Whether it be an astronaut or a farmer, people every day make choices regarding spending their time, and...
Strategic planning and analysis of various factors are the basis for a successful business. The advantage over competitors is achieved not only by the correct positioning of the company but also by the assessment of the resources available to it. Thus, positioning school and the resource-based view of strategy are...
For an employee, it is essential to work in a safe and favorable workplace environment to demonstrate a significant performance. However, there might be an issue regarding the extent to which the process of improving these environmental conditions affects the employee’s job satisfaction and whether this affectation takes place at...
The key mission of Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management is to use the education that is global in orientation, ethical in focus, and entrepreneurial in spirit to advance responsible business practice. This is a rather significant goal that is oriented to taking business education to a new...
Key Activities For the initial year of M&J Catering and Hosting, the process of prioritization will be essential for putting the emphasis on the most critical aspects of the business. These will include marketing, product development, hiring, and web development. Both marketing and web development are highly intertwined due to...
Owners of modern business organizations have to deal with various challenges and risks. The term ‘risk’ is used to imply the possibility of reporting profits that are lower than what was anticipated. In addition, the concept also indicates that the firm may suffer from losses caused by a wide range...
In the contemporary corporate world, there exists a belief that leaders are motivated by their ambitions rather than beliefs. For this reason, international companies are starting to invest substantial funds in developing value-based leadership. Therefore, this response will discuss the role of leaders’ values in the organizational culture. Fundamental beliefs...
Introduction / Book Summary “Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box” by the Arbinger Institute is a book addressing the problems and misunderstandings that people and organizations face as a result of what the authors call “self-deception”. The book is based on the premise that understanding the concept of...
Introduction Discrimination in the offices and among colleagues is a serious issue in the modern world that is claimed to be tolerant and equal for everyone. This topic and its causes and consequences are widely discussed by specialists in diverse spheres such as sociology, psychology, human resources, and management. It...
Equate is a Walmart-owned brand that is engaged in producing and selling medicines and beauty products. The goods of this label include pain relievers, anti-allergic drugs, skin and hair care cosmetics, vitamins, and other products in this category (“Quality care begins here,” 2020). The industry is competitive, and individual market...
Introduction Who holds good leadership style is a major subject of debate to many people. While many people tend to think that a person is born with leadership qualities, others believe that leadership skills are learned, acquired and nurtured during a person development. However, despite the form in which leadership...
Nestlé S.A. is a conglomerate corporation whose headquarters are located in Switzerland. Being the largest food company in the world, Nestlé oversees a number of subsidiaries. Tombstone and DiGiorno are two brands of frozen pizza that originally belonged to the American company Kraft Foods. However, after being bought by Nestlé...
Introduction Aims of the Report The current paper contains an analysis of the recent major issue faced by Pfizer, Inc, and the way the company solved it. In addition to that, the report critically analyzes Pfizer’s problem-solving approach and suggests alternative approaches to the issue that will be outlined below....
Decision-making is a process when a responsible person analyzes an issue and looks for possible variants of how to solve it. When a group of people is involved, a decision-making process becomes challenging. On the one hand, all the participants share the burden of responsibility, and they can unite their...
Introduction Costco is a multinational enterprise which manages a global chain of affiliation warehouses, and offers the products at relatively lower prices than other retailers do. It is an American-based retail store headquartered in Washington, the USA. The corporation is the central organization of other members and it provides goods...
There is a huge demand for elderly health care services because the number of senior citizens in need of assisted living care is high. In this paper, a marketing strategy of an elderly home, Golden Ages, is analysed. The organisation will use a multi-segmented marketing strategy to penetrate its two...
USA is one of the most powerful economies in the world in terms of economic and financial growth. Over the past three decades, the rate of employment in the United States of America has been increasing. In the 1990s, the work force growth rate was 1.1 % lower than the...
The passion of operating and succeeding in business depends entirely on the sole decision of the person setting up the business. The business requires the owner to have some educational qualifications in business-related courses and good relation with both the employees and the customers. The paper highlights the business environment...
Leadership is the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower a group of individuals in an attempt to achieve a specific objective. Today, headship is essential for firms’ long-term and strategic existence because it aligns the employees with the company’s strategy (Mango, 2018). Multiple scholars have formulated several concepts to explain...
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets is one of the leading Saudi food and non-food retailers. The company is famous for meeting the clients’ needs, participating in social responsibility programs, and others (Abdullah Al Othaim Markets, n.d.). That is why it is not a surprise that the business impresses with a significant...
Socially Responsible Efforts TOMS Shoes is one of the most well-recognized businesses in terms of social responsibility in the corporate world. The reason for that is the fact that the company’s operational strategy is inseparable from its mission. TOMS was founded on the principle of giving away a pair of...
Introduction The concept of leadership seems familiar to modern people, as it is at the heart of a successful business. However, it is challenging to define who is a leader and what qualities are necessary to fulfill such a role. Even the most successful and famous CEOs who run immense...
Introduction Financial planning is an important tool in establishment and achievement of personal and organizational goals. It is important that an individual plans his or her life’s financial well being in order to establish the financial position at the retirement time. Josh Schmidt planned his financial plan that has been...
Introduction Significant advancements in information technology and communication (ICT) have introduced substantial transformations in the current business world. The corporate sphere in the United States has experienced tremendous growth due to the rapid development of pertinent technologies. Google Inc. is one of the premier and most reputable innovative companies in...
Introduction Supply, demand, and price are among the fundamental economic terms. This essay discusses some of the aspects in which the suppliers and consumers shape the price, the effects narrow and wide price dispersion has on both parties and the role of the cost as a transmitter of information. The...
Strategic Plan for the Orange Door Health Center Addressing Environmental Issues and Perspectives for Development Because three areas will be considered in a strategic plan – staff development, managerial approaches and technological advancement – a transformation of the Orange Door Health Center should be carried out about these aspects (Filipovitch,...
Introduction Sports are some of the social activities which keep various communities integrated and closely linked. Consequently, it is essential to promote sports, which can readily be accepted by society members and contribute to their success. The sport adopted for this community recreational program is soccer, which has existed for...
Introduction My flower business specializes in providing customers with the best floral arrangements for their special occasions, including birthday parties, weddings, and anniversaries. One of the biggest problems facing my business is the preservation of flowers. I noticed that they remain fresh for up to five days, meaning sometimes I...
Workplace safety is a critical management concern, as it determines whether an organization makes the best out of its employees. Manuele (2019) asserts that companies tend to encounter accident-related challenges, some of which escalate to lawsuits leading to compensations for injured personnel if they overlook safety. However, having a comprehensive...
Introduction Social media continues to be one of the essential communication channels between businesses and consumers. More than one billion Instagram accounts are active every single month, according to the platform’s internal data (Business, 2018). Therefore, Instagram can be used as an immensely effective marketing tool that helps consumers understand...
Symbiotic Partnership between Monkeys and Wolves Type of Relationship It is clear that Gelada monkeys and Ethiopian wolves have a strong bond involving the fight for survival. Since the monkeys are not bothered with the wolves entering their territory in most cases, it can be noticed that there is an...
Leadership styles refers to the approach that a manager adopts in order to exercise authority in the work place and be able to direct staff towards meeting the organizational mandate as outlined in their job descriptions (Foti, 2007). It is the way that a manager resorts to conduct things in...
Introduction Social work is an essential aspect to individuals as well as community at large. In addition small and organized groups can also immensely benefit from social work services. Studies reveal that it improves human life through education, direct practice, better organization of society, policy formulation and integrated research. It...
Corporate governance Basically, corporate governance is concerned with the manner in which power is exercised in safeguarding resources of an organisation with the aim of increasing and maintaining shareholders’ wealth. Corporate governance is important in bridging the gap between economic and social goals as well as communal and individual goals....
Advancements in biotechnology have been tremendous for the last forty years. Commercialization has been rampant while researchers have engaged in innovation activities that have led to development of technological tools in biotechnology (Zeller, 2001). The year 1980 experienced substantial investments in biotechnology around the globe which was partially influenced by...
The selected business industry for this scenario is the smartphone industry. The business research topic is customer satisfaction and value perception. The purpose of the global marketing research is to find the impact of consumer perceived value (CPV) on a smartphone purchase intention. Maximizing CPV is a major challenge for...
Summary Using a systematic approach to analyze current organizational problems is a successful business strategy for early detection and further management. However, few companies recognize the importance of business process management, BPM, to improve organizational efficiency and productivity. In the case study under discussion, the automotive component company, which focuses...
Computation of Product Mix Variance Item Expected ($) Actual ($) Gross Revenue 3,500, 000 3,500,000 Discount (325,000) (350,000) Net Revenue 3,175,000 3,150,000 Lab testing cost (1,150,500) (1,400,500) Gross contribution 2,024,500 1,749,500 Direct costs (salaries) (870,000) (870,000) Net contribution 1,154,500 879,000 Product mix variance measures the departure of the actual performance,...
Almost any person’s work is associated with communication with other humans, even in those rare professions where the employee is isolated from colleagues. These relations can be presented by teammates and work colleagues, higher authorities, and subordinate specialists. Consequently, the workplace should have its own distinctive ethical culture related to...
Background Investors have the freedom of investing in any business activity provided they respect and obey the laws that govern their practice. Different professional bodies are responsible for maintaining sanity in their industries. The government may step in to help them achieve their objectives. However, the presence of complex business...
I have worked for a company that is involved in the sphere of online sales. I would suggest the following inspiring vision statement for it – the best customer is a satisfied customer. Given the fact that the firm has to constantly get in touch with clients, it is essential...
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to analyse the impact of leadership and motivation on the organisational culture of Repsol and to so, this report concentrates on some theories including autocratic and participative leadership style, transformational and action centred leadership model, motivation theories of Maslow and Herzberg, and organizational...
Reputation risk can be managed. However, reputation risk is the most difficult type of risk to manage. The image of an organisation is difficult to quantify and validate. However, every institution has its own image. Image comprise of how the firm is regarded by its internal and external publics. The...
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is crucial for running a business effectively and generating revenue. According to Kotler and Keller (2015), careful management of clients’ information and customer touchpoints can help increase loyalty. International Waters, Inc. (IW) has been in the hotel industry for two years; however, the company faces a...
Outsourcing is the purposeful allocation of some business processes or systems and delegating their implementation to a third party. It is logical to define the distinguished business processes as those that the organization implements with the least professionalism. Unlike service and support services, which are of a one-time, episodic, random...
Insights Gained Through the Case Study Methods and Their Practical Value Analyzing complex situations, solving specific problems, and approaching relevant solutions are among the priorities that each manager should take into consideration while working in a health care environment. Using the case study method, therefore, is a great contribution to...
Managing labor cost is one of the difficult tasks in business management that should be addressed with committed efforts. Successful managers should determine the best strategies for managing the cost to increase productivity and reduce labor turnover in an organization (Pekka 82). It is in this regard that this study...
Overview of the environmental issues important in the case considering competition, technology, community service, funding, and workforce Orange Health Door Center is a non-profit organization that offers moderate health care on a sliding-fee scale to under-insured people in Minnesota. Judging from the case presented in the study by Filipovitch (2006),...
Large corporations endeavor to diversify globally to enhance their competitiveness, profitability, and market presence. This is a crucial provision when considered critically with respect to the Marisa Corporation’s case provided. The company should consider numerous issues before establishing its operations internationally (Choi & Meek, 2010). It is important for the...
Introduction Risk assessment in the financial market is regarded as one of the key insurance tools for effective asset pricing. Since the prices of the assets are formed in accordance with the market principles, and stock investment strategies, the risks play an important role in defining these strategies. Therefore, the...
A theory of change is a comprehensive description of how the desired change is expected to transpire in a work context. An organization or individual should admit three factors for succeeding in any change. It includes dissatisfaction with the current situation, a clear vision of the future, and the first...
Introduction There are several sources of external finance that are available to a company. A company can raise finance either through equity financing, bond financing, or bank finance. Each instrument of finance has its advantages and disadvantages. There are several things that the senior management must consider when choosing the...
Introduction The ongoing convergence of the US GAAP and the IFRS accounts reporting standards aims at providing standardized financial statements for US firms applicable internationally. These standardized financial statements will assist in further clarifying and predicting cash flow trends and hence offer international stakeholders the opportunity to appraise companies’ liquidity...
Introduction Workflows are processes associated with work processes in administration settings. The technology of workflow helps to support operational processes such as case driven processes. Workflow management system helps to ensure that information reaches the designated computer or individual at the right time (Wil van der Aalst, 2004, p. 74)....
The fact that ethics and compliance are commonly confused demonstrated that they are close in meaning, yet there is a vast difference. As for me, the distinction between these two words seems to be in the fact that compliance rests on a pragmatic basis, while ethics is social and intuitional....
Introduction Companies, both financial and non-financial emerge with a specific set of objectives. Despite the outstanding differences in the objectives of various organizations, the presence of risk is not deniable. According to Marrison (2002, p. 36), all operations face a certain degree of uncertainty. The challenge facing the management of...
Nowadays, competition in the market is constantly growing, and therefore, companies need to pay attention to their business strategies and marketing plans. Proper presentation of products, the evaluation of customers’ buying behavior, and reducing costs while increasing income are only some of the factors that require careful consideration. In this...
Executive Summary Computer-based communication technologies became widely used with Internet connection getting easily accessible. Using these technologies requires only basic computer skills this is why they are popular among people of all possible ages. Computer-based technologies led to the emerging of social media, as well as social networking, instant messaging,...
Introduction Activity based costing (ABC) is commonly used because it gives detailed information on the cost of a product unit that is produced. Under activity based costing, the use of cost drivers is quite significant. These drivers are used to allocate total costs to a unit of the commodity produced....
In the modern age, many firms are opting to adopt new technological operations. Companies have had to change from traditional brick-and-motor systems to e-commerce techniques. One of the firms that have accepted the transition is Bolt Inc. After rebranding in 2019, the organization decided to adopt some of the vibrant...
Introduction All organizations have requirements which prompt the implementation of certain tasks in a bid to improve the overall performance of the organization while at the same time ensuring that the organization is at par with recent developments in the specific area of operation. The overall success of the task...
Introduction This paper is a class assignment that supposes the student to be a graduate trainee at Pevensey PLC with a responsibility to second the company’s secretary, Mary Fulton. It is considered that Mary has requested the graduate trainee to evaluate a project with respect to helping the company in...
Introduction Food is a necessity that cannot be shunned in human for the purpose of good health, vitality, and survival. Hence, a business that its main product is food will succeed under the right business strategy and marketing plan since eating food is inevitable. Sangria restaurant will be a food...
Financial statements are defined as formal records describing business activities and financial performance (David, 2013). Financial analysis is a tedious but necessary task: the survivability of business depends on the decisions many of which are driven by the information found in financial statements. Formal records are useful for projected financial...
Introduction In a narrow sense, negotiations should be examined as one of the methods of alternative dispute settlements. However, in a general sense, it means communicative between parties for achievement of an objective on condition of equality of these parties. The aim of this paper is to reveal the nature...
Introduction The wine market is an extremely promising industry in the United States. However, the industry has faced some challenges lately as it transitions from personal to online sales. In particular, there will be a need to keep the seasonal surge in demand for wine sold online shortly. Besides, the...
Tropical juice manufacturing company is an institution involved in producing and processing freshly blended fruit such as mango, passion, apple, among others. The firm produces a non-alcoholic beverage made from original tropical fruit rich in nutrients and vitamins essential in boosting the body’s immunity (Anjum et al. 2). The brand...
Leading a group is something that requires an individual to apply many leading skills. Some people are naturally born as leaders but others acquire leading skills with time. Whether an individual has received formal training in leadership skills or not, the most important thing is that every good leader must...
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to provide an analytical review of the article, “Understanding What Drives the Purchase Decision in Pension and Investment Products” authored by Gough and Nurullah (2009). The business article is peer reviewed and has been published by the Financial Services Marketing journal. The article...
I think that the article “Expanding the Lens” presents a well-thought-out perspective on the importance of organization in the work of an early care worker. Organization, according to the author, encompasses the values and beliefs held by the members of the organization, and their existence influences the way an organization...
Introduction In today’s business environment, capital happens is regarded by many as one of the most important resources (Padget 2011). One way through which companies are able to finance their business ventures is through private equity (PE). According to Snider and Howards (2010), private equity is treated as capital drawn...
Research methodology The research methodology that will be chosen for the research proposal will be phenomenology. It refers to the narration of experiences in the perspective of the first person. Phenomenology best reflects the research topic because it applies the aspect of first-person narration. To identify the relationship between the...
All types of organizations are required to furnish their accounts and make them available for external users who may be interested in the well-being of these companies and decide about their investments and associations with them based on information provided to them in the financial statements. Whether an organization is...
Introduction Nowadays a person needs not only knowledge of sciences, but also the ability to communicate with people. The work of an economist and mathematical statistician is similar since their job is to properly prioritize and set goals to maximize profits with the least loss. The purpose of the report...
Crowdfunding allows entrepreneurs and artists to kick-start their careers by providing an alternative pathway to raise funds. Usually, entrepreneurs go through the traditional venture capital model by finding potential investors. However, finding the sponsors can be challenging if the project appears too high-risk or abstract. Similarly, the commercialization of art...
Schildge offers an adequate positioning strategy as a concept of marketing for developing and planning a company’s direction. It is useful not only for starting a business but also for existing long-term ones. Implementing a positioning strategy as part of the firm’s marketing would profit companies in the long run....
Executive Summary The main objective of this final report is to prepare an IT strategic plan for Perisher Blue Pty Limited. Australia’s biggest and most popular ski resort Perisher Blue was established in 1995, which provides alpine runs, cross-country skiing, valley and bowl skiing, snowboarding classes, snowboard equipment, clothing, jewelry...
All the companies strive to acquire the secret of success. In that matter, each particular business has its own secret of success. Thus, businesses require simple models, which will allow understanding and implementing the factors for success. In that regard these models should also be innovative, where models focusing functionality...
The term “human factors” encompasses the various influences on the project that its participants can have. In some cases, they will be positive, such as creativity or motivation, which can drive performance beyond expectations. However, in other situations, they will have an adverse effect, such as when team members engage...
Introduction A moral issue has emerged as to whether a pharmaceutical company has to release a new drug or not. This drug is thought to be an effective treatment of chronic and severe depression for thousands of people suffering from the condition. However, the company is confronted with a dilemma...
If a breakfast cereal company wants to introduce a new product in the market, it is reasonable to invest in forecasting demand. Here, the company should choose between quantitative and qualitative techniques. I would recommend using a simple moving average and market research approaches because they are suitable to present...
The key weakness identified by Škoda was that the company is unable to fit into a fragmented and highly competitive market with its current brand perception in the general public. Market shares for Škoda are small, largely due to the fact that their reputation did not grow a sufficient amount...
Heineken is a global business as it produces beverages for Europe, North and South America, Africa, Middle East, Eastern Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Heineken’s main strength is brand diversification, aimed to meet the customer’s tastes (Gaspar and Massa 9). Its main weaknesses include currency fluctuations and poor margins as...
Background Conflict resolution within an organization is one of the most critical leadership skills that fosters cohesion, enhances work relationships and improves the overall outlook of products and services. In the role play, it is evident that organizational leaders look at employees in a holistic way by providing the correct...
In the 21st century, due to the undeniable globalization processes, it seems normal when companies become international and open their filial not just in other countries but also in distant regions. The economic stimulus for this internationalization is endless: they vary from diversification of markets to incentives for the local...
Abstract Nurses and clinicians are required to collaborate, engage one another, and solve most of the problems recorded in their clinics or workplaces. The concept of teamwork has gained prominence in the field of healthcare since it allows such professionals to provide timely and personalized services to more patients. This...
The main idea of the observation method is to watch at the setting, participants, and the situation and to present the results of this in the separate section of the research (Patton, 2002). Creswell (2007) is sure that the main strength of the observation is that watching at the situation...
Introduction The relations between human beings within the society have always been associated with danger and risk irrespective of the fact whether these are social, political, or employment relations. The progress of the mankind has resulted in the progress in the area of fighting the risks arising from these relations...
Introduction In the 21st century, there has been an increased use of the Internet to access information, trade, interact and communicate among different classes of people; people have different uses of the Internet, for instance, in modern colleges, the use of the Internet as a learning aid has taken center...
The development of the world economy poses new challenges for various manufacturing businesses. In order to avoid financial crises, present-day companies need to elaborate a management plan to adjust their activities to shifting conditions (“7 essential features,” 2018). However, such a complex process implies the change in production costs as...
Introduction This report examines the marketing strategies as applied in Aldus Corporation. The corporation operates in the computer software development industry since its establishment in 1984. In spite of the successes that the firm initially enjoyed, changes in the business environment led to reduced sales revenues hence need to change...
As can be seen from the described cases, New Heritage is continually developing new projects in various areas. This allows the company to develop, interest the audience, and attract new customers. These projects relate to different areas of the company’s activities, such as creating new lines of clothing or the...
Net Present Value (NPV) is used for estimating the future net cash flows of the project. For computing NPV, all cash inflows and outflows of the project are projected and then they are discounted back to the present date using a suitable discount rate (Ross, Westerfield, & Jaffe, 2013). The...
Managing change is one of the difficult activities that many organizations come across. The change that occur because of diversity and technology advancements poses numerous challenges as the majority of them may not have implemented sufficient strategies for dealing with it. However, the US Army has implemented several approaches for...
Introduction Any institution dealing with provision of care to dependent elderly persons should ensure that its strategies are broad enough to cover the wide range of needs of the elderly. In order to ensure quality service provisions in elderly care institutions for the aged, it is important for the management...
Introduction The importance of green logistics as a new scientific direction in supply chain technologies has recently acquired significant interest among academic researchers. The core aspects covered by the aforementioned inquiry include the use of cost- and resource-saving technologies that are equally important to supply chain optimization and environmental security....
Introduction Budgeting, therefore, takes into consideration various factors to come up with an appropriate forecast. For Guillermo furniture to produce correct sales estimates within its forecast budget, it s needs t to consider the factors affecting its production including the competitor’s possession of advanced equipment, and the ethical considerations which...
Employee productivity and performance rests on motivational approaches and reinforcement strategies towards achieving organizational goals. Extrinsic rewards relate to the positive outcomes of a group or individual’s productivity in a work setting. John and Leavitt (2001) argue that these rewards reinforce the emotional attachment of an individual or group to...
Introduction Regardless of the sphere of entrepreneurial activities, investing in high-quality hardware products and equipment is essential for the business’s successful start and subsequent development. The majority of hardware types make business operations run smoothly with little or no glitches. The administrative functions and business management are streamlined by the...
Context Any multinational firm having exposure to international transactions and investments has to denominate the sales revenue and costs denominated in equivalent home currency. In that case, the firm is bound to be exposed to fluctuations in exchange rates. The calculation of the impact of the changes in the foreign...
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 The portrait of the two famous Australian companies have outlined in this paper considering the importance of their WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital) and financial risk management strategies for both of their managers. Before going to the theoretical discussion and WACC calculation, it is important to take a...
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...
The primary external factor that was found to be affecting Chipotle Mexican Grill is the competition. David (2017) defines it as one of the most critical factors that have to be taken into consideration when discussing a business’s environment. Chipotle has to contend with both other fast-food locations, including ones...
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...
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...
Introduction Business organizations should have proper mechanisms for preventing accidents and injuries. However, corporations might experience different occurrences even if such preventative measures are already in place. The involved parties should conduct proper accident investigations to prevent it from recurring. This essay explains why it is important for the relevant...
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,...
Introduction A small plumbing supply company in Olean, New York, is concerned about doing right to the employees in terms of the benefits offered. However, it does not know what this statement means. This paper explores the concept of benefit management at the organization. Finding out Employee Needs and Wants...
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...
Introduction The finance manager is the authoritative person who is responsible to look after the financial activities within an organization. Finance is considered the lifeblood of every business enterprise irrespective of the products and services produced by it. The financial capability and efficiency of concern are highly dependent upon the...
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...
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,...
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...
The companies’ leaders are expected not only to be the professionals in their area but also to have the necessary characteristics to solve difficult situations and make data-driven decisions. For example, recently, my manager was making a decision about which of two employees to promote. The first worker, Mary, was...
“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...
