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Over the past few weeks, I have received a large amount of feedback from our employees who report a conflict situation in the workplace. According to numerous observations, the psychological climate and corporate morale in our company have recently been the primary concern of a considerable number of employees. The...
Definition Leadership as a concept can be approached and defined form multiple perspectives. However, most of the existing definitions share a common characteristic of viewing leaders as agents of change, be it within the workplace environment or in staff members’ behaviors. From a general standpoint, leadership can be described as...
The ethical dilemma in the “Honest Harry” scenario includes receiving a sample from people who may be prejudiced as opposed to finding providers of more objective data. It corresponds with the Personal Integrity and Accountability rule from Ethical Guidelines for Statistical Practice. According to the American Statistical Association (2018), the...
Any person engaged in the sphere of management needs to have a variety of skills that contribute to the successful outcomes of business operations. To achieve the most favorable results, professionals have to implement all the necessary skills, such as technical, interpersonal, conceptual, diagnostic, communication, decision-making, and time management. Therefore,...
Satisfying Jobs Organizations need to create and design jobs that are satisfying to every individual employee. This strategy is essential since the targeted workers will remain involved and focus on the outlined mission and vision statements. They will feel empowered and apply their competencies to maximize the level of business...
More and more cities and counties in the United States are starting to tax sugary beverages, which negatively affect Americans’ health. Even though it is an effective way to reduce sugar and sweetener intake, there is a more straightforward and practical one focusing on taxing sugar but not soda. The...
Hillside Clinic is a veterinary facility that prides itself on the quality of its services and individualized approach to its customers. One of the provided services is the emergency treatment of pets at night and on weekends. However, the price of delivering care on these hours is twice the normal...
Introduction Uber Technologies, Inc., often referred to as Uber, is a multinational ride-hailing firm that has its headquarters in San Francisco, California, and operates in over 63 countries around the world. According to Ferrell and Hartline (2017), the company offers a wide range of services that include ride service hailing,...
Cinemark USA, Inc., also known as Cinemark Theaters, is a US-based cinema theater chain founded in 1984 in Plano, Texas. In 2016, its revenue amounted to $4.6 billion, making Cinemark Theaters the most successful cinema theater in the US. The three main revenue streams are ticket sales, food, drink, and...
Article Summary The article’s primary message is food advertising’s influence on teenagers and their exposure to those ads. Today, the US is facing a situation where a high percentage of adolescents suffer from obesity. Active marketing of foods that are full of sugars, refined carbohydrates, and fats substantially contributes to...
The SEC Auto Exchange company is an organization based in Thailand that is involved in the import and purchasing of cars into the country which are subsequently resold. Its particular focus is on luxury cars ranging from coupes and sports cars to sports utility vehicles. Most of these are from...
This essay will examine the discovery of the economy of Walmart, an American retail corporation. The Walmart Effect is a term that refers to the impact that large companies such as Walmart make on local businesses (Kenton, 2019). The effect usually leads to the reduction of wages for employees’ competitors...
In the context of recent years, private investor interest in African economies has been growing. Despite some setbacks of the COVID era and the challenges of the environment and infrastructure, experts predict that the private sector will play a critical role in the economic development of African countries, propelling them...
Introduction Whole Foods Market (WFM) is one of the most productive food retail companies in the United States. Its successful development was conditional upon the inclusion of social responsibility principles in business operations. However, the situation in the food market is changing rapidly, and WFM’s future progress now depends on...
The concept of business sustainability has been a buzzword for a while, as numerous companies have been implementing the strategies that allow them to reduce their impact on the environment. However, the lack of consistency in managing the issue of sustainability may be the result of the absence of understanding...
A contract of service and a service contract are two distinct types of agreements that define a worker’s status in a company. A contract of service indicates an employer-employee relationship, while a service contract is preferred in the case of a self-employed individual (Canada Revenue Agency 7). Therefore, to understand...
Coca-Cola is the world’s most known beverage industry that specializes in producing all sorts of drinks. The company works in more than 200 countries and distributes over 500 brands (The Coca-Cola Company, 2020). The chosen company has a significant influence on the global market and does not have many competitors...
For successful development in 2020, global businesses have to think more about the customers and their needs. Despite the challenges, international companies must be ready to navigate the new environment. Global digital marketing has long gone beyond branding and advertising. In 2020, it must rely on customer experience to enhance...
The most common tactics I use when dealing with my boss are consultation and rational persuasion. In my opinion, their use when communicating with superiors is understandable. Consulting allows me to learn new things and perform tasks in a way that meets the manager’s expectations. Rational persuasion helps in situations...
Graeter’s has established a flourishing business in its target setting, attracting as many audiences with as much diversity as possible. However, having reached the current success rate, the company might want to consider expanding or, at the very least, changing its status to a corporation. However, accepting the title of...
The Employment Standards Act of 2000 has to be followed in case of mass termination of the employees in Glorious Florists. To start with, all employees who are to be terminated must be provided either with a written notice or a termination payment or both. If employees do not receive...
Introduction There is no doubt that the global companies’ impact on diverse aspects of life is enormous – social and environmental, as well as political and economic ones experience an immense contribution on behalf of the corporations. Be it an airline company or a coffee distributor – regardless of their...
Introduction When an individual starts working for a company, an official contract between them and their employer is formed. However, what people do not always realize is that a different type of a binding agreement takes place at the same moment. This contract is called a psychological one, and just...
The 20th century has witnessed technological progress, which influenced almost all aspects of life. The shopping process and the relationship between customers and retailers are no exception. This paper aims to discuss the influence of online shopping on the crucial steps of the consumer decision-making process and review the pros...
The organizational culture is closely connected with its values and many areas of its functioning, including employee relationships between themselves and with the employer and working process characteristics. According to Schein and Schein (2016), it can affect corporate morale, employee engagement and satisfaction, organizational effectiveness and performance, and company image....
Introduction Company culture is an essential part of the successful functioning of the organization. It does not have a direct impact on efficiency or income, but it helps to establish a comfortable environment among the colleagues, which leads to the improvement of their results. In order to ameliorate the company...
Thesis In this presentation, I argue that a conceptual framework in accounting is aimed more at protecting the accounting profession than at the improvement of accounting practice. There are three critical arguments to prove the thesis. Firstly, the framework is ambiguous rather than precise. Secondly, it is descriptive rather than...
Recently, I have purchased a new fragrance from the Body Shop store, and I was hesitant by their prices. My friend told me that this company has high-quality products, while their prices are above the average on the market. My perceived risk was associated with the financial side of the...
Introduction Looking at prominent leaders that exist in this world, one might not notice that all of them differ from each other in regard to their characteristics and strategies. However, it is apparent that not any head of a company can achieve success. Therefore, there must be certain aspects of...
Different customers express a variety of needs, wants, resources, or generally speaking buying attitudes. Therefore, each market provides an opportunity for the manufacturers to form separate segments. This idea implies dividing the entire market into smaller units, which establishes a better possibility of more efficient product or service distribution because...
Porter’s Five Forces framework is used for evaluation of the competition in the industry, considering various factors that influence it. When applied to a particular company, this analytical method provides an understanding of the firm’s potential, as well as challenges and possible strategies for achieving the best outcomes. In this...
Alliance Supermarket is gathering basic information using its point-of-sale (POS) system, and this is why the management is yet to reap the maximum advantage of this piece of technology. The chief information officer (CIO) is exploring ways of mitigating the loss of sales and facilitating customer satisfaction. The organization is...
One of the principal concerns of any retail company is the correspondence of its policies to the principles of conscious marketing, and Everlane and Patagonia are no exception to the rule. These companies face marketing challenges that relate to the necessity to satisfy customers by offering eco-friendly products. It is...
Introduction Leadership theories are fundamental, as they help to understand patterns of interaction between the leader and the team. Besides, due to the existence of leadership models, the managers can better choose the leadership styles that correspond to the circumstances. Since leaders’ actions usually have a direct impact on the...
Assessment phase Wal-Mart Stores has grown over the years to become one of the world’s leading discount chain stores dealing with a diversity of goods including grocery and other forms of merchandise (Kneer, 2009). With over three hundred stores spread in the US and internationally the company faces the hardest...
Introduction The purpose of this article is to strategically analyze and recommend the competitive strategy of the LinkedIn Company. The online business has been implementing an innovative positioning strategy whereby it has excelled in the competitive environment. The company is well known for its tremendous use of data. This situation...
Introduction It is essential to have a leader who understands the needs of employees and the tasks assigned to them for any field of activity and any team. The combination of strict management and friendly exhortation pushes team members to do their job efficiently and feel comfortable with it. Examples...
The quantitative financial analysis of Forge Group Ltd has shown that for the year 2013, the value of assets has amounted to 464,210 (250,784 in liability and 213,426 in equity). As compared to the other years in the selected time period, the value of equity in 2013 is by far...
Optimized ‘Size and Shape’ of the Airline and Financial Plan The functional organizational structure is rigid by definition. It has some drawbacks that affect not only Airlines, but the airlines that use this structure. First, strong centralized control over operations reduces the flexibility of individual departments, including local managers and...
Resistance to change is one of the most common and serious business challenges. Employees who discourage innovation can be reliable and talented, but their rigidness can sometimes become an insurmountable obstacle to the organization’s development. As noted by Shimoni (2017), resistance to change is both a personal and a social...
Katherine Briggs, in cooperation with her daughter Isabel Myers-Briggs introduced a robust questionnaire that has become a powerful tool for psychologists to identify and classify individuals according to types of personality (Knights and WIllmott, 2007). The theory developed by the scientists is premised on the psychological types developed by Carl...
Even after creating an impeccable product and performing outstanding market research, one may encounter challenges when trying to sell the said product to the target buyers. The issue of sales management is particularly complicated due to the personal factors shaping customers’ attitudes toward a product or service that a company...
Introduction Segmentation is one of the principal marketing strategies commonly applied in practice. After identifying the target audience and breaking down the 5 P’s of the marketing mix within Charleston’s scope, it is crucial to segment the target market along demographic and psychographic dimensions. In other words, to successfully implement...
Organizational diversity encompasses a wide range of differences among employees. These include ethnicity, gender, culture, age, education background, race, organizational function, and cognitive style. It involves establishing an inclusive environment that allows employees to respect the differences of their counterparts. Diversity involves the perceptions of how people perceive others, which...
Accounting and reporting issues have the power to diminish a company in a short amount of time. Enron’s case is a proof – one of the largest companies in the United States went from $90 to $0.26 per share in a matter of days (Segal, 2020). The management of the...
Management style plays a crucial role in today’s business activities. There have been many theories regarding management and employee motivation strategies. However, such theories might end up not working as planned, when put into practice. Furthermore, a strategy that has proved to be useful once may not be the option...
Contemporary marketing efforts of businesses require the creative use of multiple channels that will allow connecting with a consumer and delivering a message about the brand. Integrated marketing communication (IMC) is a combination of all communication channels available to the company and the use of them as an advertising method....
Impact of Foreign Exchange Rates When a corporation decides to conduct business internationally, it will be exposed to two significant accounting risks associated with export sales and import purchases. These risks are related to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. When speaking about export sales and import purchases that are...
Nowadays, most of us are aware of the speedy progress in Space Exploration. Many international unions exist to develop aerospace science projects. However, one American company made a real breakthrough in the space industry while being private and moved by the initiative of one particular person. You probably guessed that...
LEGO A Case Study Problems and Issues Faced by the Firm and Leadership The Lego Company faced its first financial crisis in 1998 and addressed the largest internal economic decline by 2004. The Lego Group’s supply chain did not manage to follow the changing dynamics within the market and timely...
Introduction In the theater environment, pricing strategies have not been claimed as an advantage for a long time. Currently, the situation is changing and the price formation is becoming a key component in the provision movie theaters with audience. Furthermore, price problems are significantly magnified for a commodity such as...
The agency for analysis is called Branches and it is located in low-income communities. The organization is designed to help children from families with little income. Here they receive assistance in completing homework, learning healthy sports habits, communicating with friends, have snacks during breaks. Moreover, the program from Branches also...
Background Coffee Maker Supreme is a worldwide manufacturer of coffee making machines. The company has achieved a global reach in the past few years through its modernized web-based sales approach. The company had manufacturing plants in four different locations across the globe. However, due to the increased demand for specialized...
The creation of corporate culture For international business management, the creation of corporate culture and the achievement of social responsibility goals depends on the ethical perspective the organization takes. In terms of emerging globalization in multiple spheres of economics, companies that operate internationally need to adjust their policies and codes...
All people are different, and this fact has a significant influence on people’s performance at their workplaces. Neglecting the individual characteristics of employees results in ineffective use of their capabilities. Therefore, it is vital for managers to maintain diversity correctly. Furthermore, diverse companies are more able to attract and retain...
The Big Brothers of American is an organization that seeks to help boys without fathers to have a meaningful and positive relationship with adult males. The organization needs volunteers who are willing to help these boys, but the management issue is that there are very few male applicants who are...
The case of SAMS Hotel Group, LLC v. Environs, Inc., decided May 31, 2013, bears interest to U.S. contract law, specifically where it concerns limited liability clauses. The case summary is as follows: SAMS Hotel Group contracted Environs, Inc., an architectural firm, to design a building. The contract also included...
Introduction The high level of competition and the rapid development of the business environment significantly impact the way companies evolve. In order to justify the reasons for an investment into a company, one should ensure that the company at hand effectively responds to the social, political, and business environments, as...
When addressing the issue of cultural expectations in the global market, managers should be ready to encounter quite high demands concerning business ethics and business communication. Namely, it is fully expected from companies entering the global market to have high diversity rates and be open to all cultures without displaying...
Gap Analysis Service Quality Dimensions for Expectations Dimensions Items Tangibles 1-4 Reliability 5-9 Responsiveness 10-13 Assurance 14-17 Empathy 18-22 A Comparison of Perception and Expectation Scores Item Number Perception Rating Average Expectation 1 6 5.2 2 5 4.2 3 7 5 4 5 4.4 5 4 3.2 6 4 4.2...
Introduction Transcultural global ethics is a subject that raises several heated discussions in the field of business. The situation with Google quitting China contributes to that topic since it raises a conversation about how global companies should conduct their business while respecting human rights. After all, Google is a worldwide...
The present-day business world dictates its rules to the companies and their customers, and they imply the focus on specific parameters defining the appeal of items for purchase. One of the principal characteristics of desirable goods is their coolness, and it explains the first impression a product makes on a...
Introduction The professionalism of a specialist, especially in the field of business, is determined not only by experience but also by available skills. Their quantity, as well as their specificity and uniqueness, are equally important. In particular, they are necessary for different assessments and calculations of varying degrees of complexity,...
Introduction Client satisfaction is the major concern for any business activity as it is the key factor of its profit. Consumer needs can be met on the condition that the product is cleverly developed, properly manufactured, and promptly delivered. As far as the main logistics’ function is to connect these...
Third-party sellers need to get good reviews and high search rankings for being noticed on Amazon. Meanwhile, attracting real buyers is not easy; consequently, some sellers use reliable deception-paid reviews. According to the research by the ReviewMeta platform, a considerable percentage of all reviews from e-commerce leader Amazon were fake...
In the current piece, the effect of industrialization on working-class family life will be addressed. The effect on the relationship between men and women will be described in more detail. Firstly, a brief on the beginning of industrialization will be provided. Further, the impact (or its absence) on men’s and...
Introduction Globalization is gaining more and more impact on institutions, ranging from small companies to multinational corporations. The shrinking of international boundaries among enterprises and their markets has made it necessary for institutions to come up with the possible strategies for dealing with the demands of such diversification. The element...
Introduction Sparrow Pharmaceuticals has acquired its client base by advertising credible and thematic articles and offering a high-quality selection of medical research findings. The given measure has granted the trust of its customers as it was useful for them together with the excellent performance of the company’s products. There is...
Organizational culture occupies a critical place in the existence of any institution. A wrong approach to this issue can quickly destroy any enterprise. The purpose of the essay is to analyze the components of organizational culture using various examples. This problem is essential not only for business enterprises but also...
Introduction The world is always changing, and so do the principles and approaches to management. New Science offers a range of methods that help managers to run organizations more effectively. According to Wheatley (2006), the world evolves when people interact with it. She states that it is more important to...
Implementation of specific strategies or solutions demands an effective and comprehensive approach that guarantees consideration of all issues vital for the improved outcomes. Under these conditions, the implementation strategy acquires the top priority as one of the major goals to attain success and avoid failures. For the healthcare setting, the...
While conducting business, it is important to take into account the strengths and weaknesses. A firm should focus on strengths and create new advantages that competitors are lacking. Stark Street Pizza Company is a small restaurant in Portland which has a small regional footprint. Nevertheless, it has been around since...
Introduction The prevailing literature asserts that the entrepreneurial character of a person or society is influenced by a myriad of demographic, environmental and personal factors (Hisrich, Peters and Shepherd, 2013, p. 24). The demographic factors impacting on the enterprising behaviour include gender, personal and family background, and the person’s early...
In their article, Masteika and Čepinskis (2015) analyze the relevance of the roles of dynamic capabilities in organizing modern supply chains and how they are expressed today. The researchers present the characteristics of supply chains and dynamic capabilities and compare the two in the context of their relationship (Masteika &...
It is a primary goal of every business to improve its quality and productivity while reducing costs and overcoming any inefficiencies. In some cases, there is a specific job position, Continuous Improvement Manager, that deals with the task above. Such managers are free to choose the existing methodology and tools...
In the course of my job practicum at the New York Methodist Hospital, my professional experience was guided by a dedicated preceptor who significantly assisted in my career development. At the beginning of this year, the world faced an exceptional challenge in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, which directly...
The process of globalization has changed how both suppliers and vendors imagine successful manufacturing and business management in general. Nowadays, the existence and rapid expansion of the free market implies high competitiveness among business units in order to obtain the most cost-efficient and quality-assuring workers in the segment (Azadeh et...
Pivot Table is a tool that allows a user to present data in a form that is convenient for analysis. The view of the pivot table can be quickly changed with just one click, placing data in rows or columns, choosing grouping levels, filtering, and dragging columns from one place...
The use of SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis in the personal context is a good option for improving one’s abilities and eliminating problems, especially when it comes to career planning and promotion. It also allows creating a strategic plan for achieving a specific goal (Simoneaux & Stroud, 2011)....
Fundraising Plan There are different possibilities of external fundraising for an athletic team. From these sources, one can note concerts, auctions, sales, and sports events (Mullick, 2018). After considering the key variables, hosting a field day seems to be an appropriate activity to perform and raise the funds needed. To...
Introduction Ethics has become an integral part of any business due to the prevalence of interpersonal relationships that span multiple cultures, genders, and socioeconomic strata. As the domain of interpersonal communication enlarges, ethical issues are growing in number. Therefore, it is essential to consider business ethics as the required framework...
Being a good team member, a leader, and a manager is possible to develop an effective strategy of handling employees’ requests and planning working schedules for holidays. The first step is to analyze the situation without being emotional and to discuss possible alternatives with Karen, who works directly with employees...
Introduction Exporting is used as a means for venturing into the international markets. There has been an increased interest for people to know the performance of the export market. The quest has caused some analysts to research more about the export market (Aaby & Slater, 1989; Bilkey, 1978; Cavusgil &...
Introduction Business activities are complex undertakings due to the procedures involved in their operations. Even though, people may argue that it requires common knowledge to operate a business; some guidelines must be observed to manage business investments (Todman 2012). There is the need to establish a record-keeping system that will...
Introduction Across various business and economic spheres, the words “leader” and “manager” are often used interchangeably. While these concepts can exist in symbiosis, good managers are not always great leaders and vice versa. Understanding the fundamental differences and similarities in function, responsibilities, and personal traits can explain this contradiction and...
Comcast Corporation is a giant American entertainment, information, and telecommunications company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm focuses on creating incredible communication technology that connects millions of people worldwide while generating the most exciting and treasurable experiences. Comcast Corporation is known for using backward integration to gain a competitive advantage...
Brief company history Apple Computer, Inc. was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in 1976 in California. The organization’s commercial activities began with the production of its first personal computers with the MOS Technology 6502 processor: success came almost immediately. Since then, inventors have created other versions...
Ethical behavior at the workplace seems to be one of the top topics in the world agenda, considering the number of scandals occurring in the world-known enterprises. The trend of the ethical workplace spread is still in process: the developing countries are still getting acquainted with the new ethical standards...
Introduction For my future career, I plan on developing and implementing the democratic and participative leadership styles. I believe that this is the most effective way to manage an organization and guide it to success. With this approach, I will be able to encourage the team members to participate in...
Ways of Entering the Market The world has experienced multiple changes, especially in technological advances that have facilitated the integration of the economy in different countries. Changes such as traveling, information sharing tools like the Internet, computers, and smartphones, as well as distribution channels, have facilitated the concept of globalization....
Introduction The core principle of servant leadership is based on the idea to serve other people and to focus on the well-being and growth of the leader’s followers. The preceptor who guided my job practicum experience at the New York Methodist Hospital embodied the key aspects of servant leadership. She...
The Personal Trainer is a supercenter located in the Toronto area which offers basic services such as exercise equipment, a swimming pool, sporting goods shop, health food store, teen center, and snack bar, and special services that include child fitness programs and a computer café. The aforementioned functions will require...
Research Question There is no doubt that the development of business enterprises in conditions of the modern market is becoming challenging, caused by a number of political and economic factors, including the abundance of competitive core companies. This means that modern business cannot develop without hindrance, as when entering the...
Business ethics is an essential part of a successful company, regardless of its niche. In his article “It Seems Right in Theory but Does It Work in Practice?”, the author states that the business must be competitive and build trust to achieve its goal. To operate successfully, people should develop...
Historical Performance Measures Profit The metric of profit has likely not changed much throughout the 20th century. It remains one of the most important measures of success to businesses because it often determines whether it can continue operating in the long term. How it is measured, such as gross, operating,...
Before I read Lynn Sharp Paine’s Value Shift: Why Companies Must Merge Social and Financial Imperatives to Achieve Superior Performance, I had not paid much attention to the values in business management. However, after reading this book, I have realized that the principles of business ethics are an important tool...
Lidl is one of the leading grocery discounters in the European and global markets. The retailer’s worldwide volume in sales was €62.7 billion in 2014, which made it the ninth top grocery retailer in the world or number one in Europe (Schmid et al., 2018). The company was established in...
The research mainly focuses on intercultural communication experiences between non-native English-speaking women and native English speakers. Thus, the purpose of the study is to examine the work interaction experience of these groups in order to understand the underlying barriers of communication. The major finding is the fact that both groups...
Trade shows are critical as it allows for direct B2B connection between manufacturers and retailers, providing a platform where industry players can display and demonstrate new offerings to not only retail organizations but media as well. Trade shows are common industry-specific allowing a manufacturer to evaluate competitor products and identify...
Introduction Both the individual in particular and society as a whole equally form and lead each other. In my case, K. Kelly Hancock, Executive Chief Nursing Officer, became that individual, namely a mentor or a leader. She greatly inspired me and influenced my worldview by her leadership style and qualities....
The study focused on determining whether UK university athletic departments engaged in strategic planning. It also wanted to investigate the key areas of focus in strategic planning. The third objective was to analyze the relationship between university size and strategic planning as well as athletic director’s background and strategic planning....
Sustainable Business Model Innovation Sustainable business model innovation comprises new business units, diversification to other business versions, and the purchase of new investments. Based on this definition, sustainable business innovation targets features such as sustainable value production, active shareholder management, and long-term outlook. Based on this analysis, this paper proposes...
Economic development in Africa has the potential to create a new consumer class shortly. This latent market could be a future source of prosperity for Gain if marketed correctly. The first analytical technique suited for this task is cluster analysis. In short, this method puts together similar variables inside a...
The article by Walton addresses the social and demographic aspects of the marketing techniques used by the contemporary markets by synthesising the data on mortality induced by COVID and police brutality with the perception of diversity. The author expresses the opinion that marketers in “total markets” utilize the social and...
The juxtaposition of Authentic leadership, Team leadership, and LMX theory in relation to team management revealed their close correlation. It is vital to conduct such comparisons and test them in real life because it is the way to create practices that suit one’s own managerial or subordinate experience. Each company...
Introduction Evolutionary and globalization processes determine the trend in the modern labor market, characterized by a growing diversification of the workforce, which carries both certain difficulties and advantages. Thus, it should be used by management to improve the efficiency of using human potential and the company’s competitiveness. However, to get...
On Hofstede’s chart of the dimensions of National Culture, Italy differs from the United States in two areas, the distance of power and uncertainty avoidance (Green & Warren, 2020). Italians accept the power to be distributed unequally as opposed to the more egalitarian Americans. Furthermore, Italians are likely to seek...
The article primarily focuses on the perceived and actual relevance of cross-cultural communication for United States business program undergraduates. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to assess the students’ attitudes towards cross-cultural communication and its potential importance for their careers. The findings illustrate that majority of undergraduate students believe...
Integration paper The first week of this module has been extremely valuable for me since it has many practical applications in my professional life. This aspect will be discussed in my personal profile in the next section. The concept of electronic commerce is very relevant in today’s business world and...
Introduction The Arizona State University Technology Office has been making strategic plans and setting annual goals for future academic years for many years. Such initiative helps structure the educational process and have clear goals, which contributes to the development and modernization of the university itself. The strategic plan and goals...
The Coca-Cola Company and AT&T are old US enterprises that have managed to stay successful under changing market conditions for a long time. The history of AT&T began in the late 19th century with the telephone invention (Cohen 20). This event served as a signal for the founding of the...
Introduction As stated by Northouse (2016), leaders are determined to perform with all of their followers rather than interacting with just a small group of them. This is the primary principle that determines what leadership is for me. While answering the questions in the questionnaire, I realized that some of...
With three price options, 59$ for an online subscription, 125$ for a print subscription, or 125$ for online and print, The Economist convinces customers to purchase the third option. This strategy uses more than two alternatives, generally three, to create price relativity in the consumer’s mind. In the case of...
Hazard of electrical equipment During the facility’s electrical inspections, the following hazards were noted: Instant access to the service panel is highly limited as it is blocked by various cardboard boxes. All parts of the electrical system should be easily and rapidly approachable for an electrical technician, especially in the...
Introduction British Telecommunications plc that is more known today as BT is one of the biggest British companies. Its foundation in 1984 became a turning point in the advancement of British and European telecommunications. Due to its privatization, BT has begun to play the role of the dominant provider of...
Introduction One of the main goals of any business is profit maximization, and one of the principal means of reaching that goal is setting an optimal price for its goods or services. However, the considerations that go into determining this price depend in large part on the market structure. Different...
Microsoft Excel’s ability to import data from a variety of sources and process it within a single medium without wasting time on matters such as processing is a significant advantage. It enables the researchers to minimize the time spent unproductively and devote their attention to the analysis of the available...
Sustainability Information (SI) Bayer AG is committed to disclosing both financial and non-financial reports to all its relevant stakeholders, especially its potential investors and the government. The company discloses its sustainability information as part of its annual non-financial statements in line with the CSR Directive Implementation Act (Bayer Global, 2020a)....
Tapomoy defines human resource management as “the strategic and coherent approach to the management of an organization’s most valuable assets the people working there who individually and collectively contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the business” (23). The author continues to point out that a business’ human resources...
Personal financial planning incorporates several important steps, which separately and mutually predetermine the success of the venture. First of all, one should determine the current economic situation and set financial goals. Next, it is necessary to identify alternative courses of action and evaluate them carefully. Further, it is crucial to...
Introduction Home Depot Incorporated is an American retailer of products and services related to construction, home design and home improvement. The products offered by the company include hardware supplies, paint, plumbing materials, gardening tools, plants and home appliances. The company is the largest retailer of home improvement services in the...
In the age of capitalism, people are increasingly developing their businesses and starting new ones. With so much competition, every company has to come up with strategies to increase income, improve overall performance, and improve its position in the competitive world of business. One of the most critical areas for...
Background VipShop Holding Ltd. is an online discount retail company based in The People’s Republic of China (RPC). It was among the first internet shops that successfully implemented a third e-commerce model, which allowed VipShop to become highly profitable and scalable. The company regularly provides major discounts and special offers...
Background Information Mary Taggert is contemplating extending subprime loans for her bank. According to Johnson et al. (2010), her competitors have enjoyed increased profits since entering into this market. Therefore, she is exploring new lending approaches to gain a competitive advantage by growing the number of borrowers. The two percent...
Background Hurricane Katrina and Rita Churning which knocked the Gulf of Mexico destroying oil rigs caused a substantial rise in oil prices (Zikmund and Babin 150). As a result, analysts anticipated a significant fall in the demand for gas guzzlers and high-performance vehicles such as SUVs. Nonetheless, the sale of...
Introduction Analyzing the current state of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR), it is possible to conclude that despite the ranks given by Forbes magazine, the company still has much to develop. Back in the 90s, GMCR reached great heights through collaboration with Keurig Inc. After merging with the Dr Pepper...
The success of the army essentially depends on the extent to which fruitful army leadership is formed. A leader acts in the interests of ensuring the organization of joint, collective activities of people. Their main purpose is the most rapid and successful achievement of a common goal (Walker & Bonnot,...
Introduction Considering the declining economy, it is important for young aspiring undergraduates to consider their future in their professional field. Ideally, their prognosis should include the time it will take to build one’s career, the theoretical income of the chosen job, and the possible living situations one will be able...
The Fyre festival in August 2022 is planned as a large-scale event with thousands of guests. As a basis for the program development, the SMART methodology will be applied, which includes setting clear objectives and implementing them in a specific period. Firstly, the style of the festival should be chosen...
Introduction It is impossible to underestimate the importance of strategic compensation plans for present-day companies’ sustainable development. In the case of Starbucks, it covers all aspects related to employee satisfaction and the desire to keep their job. Indeed, monetary awards do not define the presence of the above-mentioned intentions in...
Introduction A leader is a central figure in any organization because their actions determine the vision and motivation for work. Some of the misconceptions about leadership include the idea that one can be born a leader or that intellectual capabilities are the sole and most essential quality that one must...
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic brings a global display of ethical controversies. The health threats posed by disease outbreaks and epidemics and the accompanying anxiety are associated with multiple economic risks. The severity of the consequences of such a scenario for the global economy will depend on how well the government’s...
Thanks to the development of the media and social networks, people think about what is happening in the media space and express their opinion about it. Discussion of a Facebook post, a tweet, or a video can be complex, or even aggressive because content creators have tackled a controversial topic....
Sports and energy drinks sales are growing around the world. With new countries like India and China becoming relevant, analysts estimate the market will grow with CAGR of 10% in the near future (BCC Research 2015). This paper will analyse whether there is a place for new companies in this...
McDonald’s operates in the fast-food industry that is greatly affected by the four I’s of non-market environment. With regards to issues, the organization experiences a myriad of issues that emanate from private and public politics. Health issues have dominated the list of factors that need the proper attention of the...
Marketing is a core element to any business’s survival in the world. Marketing may be the key factor that determines if a business will hold on or go under. This is true especially at this time when the stiff competition has driven many businesses out of operation. People in the...
The Contingency theory and The Path-Goal theory are two ways through which we can evaluate leadership. The Path-Goal theory operates on the assumption that the effectiveness of leadership depends on what the leader does. A leader uses his skills to exercise influence and change the behavior of his subordinates. The...
One of the biggest and wealthiest companies, Apple, has reached unexpected heights with Steve Jobs, being the major moving force of the business. Steve Jobs has left a legacy behind him and now all the attention is on Phil Schiller and if he can take the company in the right...
Introduction The job of a certified public accountant or CPA is to provide accounting services to individuals. By its nature, this profession requires cooperation with different kinds of people from a variety of social, economic, ethnic, and cultural groups. Promotion of diversity and equity are essential to ensure stable development...
A manager is somebody who is responsible for leading a given group in realizing a company’s operational goals and the ultimate services/goods production. Management and the roles of a manager are interrelated and they define how an institution is run in regard to, staffing, operation, leadership, and planning among other...
Nowadays, oil extraction and exportation has become a significant factor for the wealth of the world community and the economic situation of a particular petroleum-exporting nation. Recently, the amount of oil extracted has increased greatly and its use has expanded, too. For example, in 2018, the Oil Fund of Norway...
Introduction Many companies have relied on the performance evaluations to measure and improve the effectiveness of its processes, systems and employees. The success of any business, company or institution is pegged on its performance and just as the process of project or business management is characterized by monitoring and evaluating...
Introduction Communication management is an essential element of any business project since it relates to the efficiency of spreading ideas, sharing a particular organizational message, and keeping the necessary stakeholders informed. Inefficient communication, in turn, can have an adverse effect on the productivity of the company and the success of...
Introduction Material Lab is one of the modern studios showcasing technological innovation in the design world. It is one of the collection centers for various assortments of tiles and innovative art and design materials in continental Europe. The Lab represents more than 60 design manufacturers and thus acts as a...
Introduction Nowadays, the importance of change is emphasised by many business researchers. This tendency is explained by the rapid development of the world. Companies need to adapt to these changes to maintain high positions in the market and stay ahead of their competitors. However, in order to achieve this goal,...
Strategic planning determines the strategy or framework of actions. There are several ways to execute the dealings and strategies that preset the schema which allows for a more planned and exact plan of action. It sets the regulations with certain parameters and they are followed until the transaction is finished....
Al Freshco Al freshco is a leading producer of dairy as well as food products. It is fully owned by farmers’ cooperative. The firm produces an array of dairy products. Additionally, it produces fruit juices and fruit related beverages. Processed products include butter, yogurt, and desserts among others. Food ingredients...
Introduction Software as a service (SaaS) company is springing up because of its relevance in the modern business environment. Many businesses are currently relying on online platforms to promote their brands and sell their products. Unlike the traditional brick-and-mortar model of operation, SaaS companies are required to demonstrate their capacity...
Introduction This paper will illustrate the meaning and importance of human resource management (HRM), human resource planning, and strategic human resource management, which are critically important for an organization’s effectiveness and must be effectively managed. This study shows the current economic environment in the sports industry; the second part of...
Introduction The Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) is a significant oil and gas conglomerate worldwide. The Standard Oil Company was founded in Ohio in 1870, and by 1880, it had evolved into an oil empire that controlled between 90% and 95% of all oil produced in the United States. Extraction of...
