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Examine the countries where your company does business according to where they rank on the Hofstede cultural dimensions. Think of some examples of how a U.S. manager would need to modify his or her behavior when communicating with associates from one or more of these foreign countries. Apple is an...
Banks across the world are experiencing serious losses because of fraud. Fraud always manifests itself in various ways in such institutions. This can be in the form of providing false information to the bank by some of its customers, hacking into the systems and getting the information that they use...
Retail Market in 1985 The retail market was not well established as it was composed of few dealers, who mostly concentrated with the well-to-do firms where they expected to make substantial sales. It was made up of a couple of wholesalers who would determine the price they wanted to offer...
Executive Summary Business summary Learning the Arabic language has become a necessity for business people and investors in Abu Dhabi. People doing business at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre come from many countries of the world. Most of them speak English but many have the difficulty in speaking English....
The internship took place at CPI in Dubai, UAE from July 7, 2011. The internship focused on communication and media, which was an essential part of my studies in the degree of management information system. CPI was established over 18 years ago as a first participant in the publishing events...
The medical appliances and supplies have proved to be a significant industry in the modern world. The industry is not only growing rapidly, but it is a very dynamic industry in terms of its ability to change and adopt new technology. The industry is a fast-growing industry that includes the...
Vulnerabilities in ethical decision-making The area that I think I would be vulnerable in ethical decision-making is in the way profits are made in my business. I tend to believe that what matters is how much profit has been made from the business rather than how the profit itself has...
Individual Mission Statement The term leadership can be defined in different ways. Some scholars define leadership based on the individual capabilities of leaders. In this definition, leadership is defined as a function of having self-knowledge, having a well-communicated vision, creating and developing trust among other people, and taking the right...
In what respects are the following common practices subtle (or not-so-subtle) forms of price discrimination? Frequent-flier and frequent-stay programs? Frequent-flier and frequent-stay programs Frequent-fliers are incentive programs are used by airlines to reward clients who have continuously been loyal travelers (Samuelson & Marks, 2006). The strategy aims to reduce travel...
Introduction Among the leading international containership companies is Costamare Inc., a company that boasts a fleet of vessels (58) that sum up a capacity of 330,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent unit). To further buttress its domination in the industry, together with an inclusion of 10 newly built containerships, the company is...
Introduction The ability to set short and long-term goals is vital for the professional and academic career of a person who wants to play the role of a leader. These goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. These criteria are also known as SMART. This personal development plan...
Leadership and Motivation Marissa Ann Mayer is the current Chief Executive Officer of Yahoo. Merissa has been ranked as one of the most powerful businesspersons in the United States. She has been able to transform this firm positively over the past year and few months that she has been at...
Introduction Amazon.com, Inc. is an international e-business organization that has its headquarters in the United States of America. Currently, it is the largest online retailer in the world. The company has various retail websites for different countries such as the United Kingdom, Japan, United States, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and...
The place of morals and ethics in the workplace has changed over the last few decades. Previously, a strong moral code was not valuable to employers as compared to hard work and dedication. Nevertheless, most work environments have since started valuing the importance of moral ethics. For instance, in modern...
What are some ways databases are used in the work environment? What are some ways database use could be improved in the workplace? A database can simply be defined as a set of similar data organized in a predetermined sequence for ease of retrieval and use. Examples of databases include...
Management The JWU student’s organization is a body made up of students undertaking business-oriented courses in my school. The organization is made up of 55 students from various departments in the Faculty of hotel and lodging management. The main objective of the students is to nurture their skills in business....
Apart from identifying the interest rate charged for a loan, one will have to consider a variety of factors in order to predict sales rates efficiently. The forecast of sales rates is quite hard to carry out due to a variety of factors affecting it. These factors can be split...
The Main Issue in the Article “Learning at Work: Organizational Readiness and Individual Engagement” by Billet Fundamentally, the article discussed the relevant facts about guided learning strategies, which are applicable in the workplace. Since the objective of workplace learning is to make sure that the learners develop practical skills and...
Executive Summary Starting up a new business requires a detailed understanding of the market and the forces that will affect a firm’s operations. Kio Technical Support is a new firm that is planning to start operating in the city of London. This firm will have offices in Serbia where most...
Executive Summary This paper represents the continuation of a feasibility study directed at determining potential solutions for the line of wearable devices developed by TechSystems. It starts with determining the attractiveness of three options that were suggested to resolve the challenges associated with insufficient sales and product innovativeness. Discontinuing the...
Introduction Remington’s restaurant is famous in Tampa, Florida, which offers casual dining to its patrons. Although the restaurant has earned a good reputation in the hotel industry owing to the quality of services it offers to its patrons, it has encountered several complaints from patrons. In this view, the restaurant...
Research Title Zara put on the back foot over Portuguese child labour claim. Research Hypotheses and Objectives Hypothesis 1 Zara’s performance is negatively influenced by child labour practices. Objective 1 Examine the impact of an organization’s ethical behaviour on performance. Hypothesis 2 Bad publicity of Zara’s unethical behaviour (child labour)...
Today, outsourcing, the process of transferring a part of production or business to another company that is an expert in this field, becomes a key practice among such large companies as Dell, eBay, and others. The evidence shows that there are both advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing and related issues....
Advice from the human resource manager To set smart goals I resorted to talking to people who were already in the field. In my first interview, I decided to interview a local human resource manager by the name of Abdul Karim. He works at a private law firm. The interview...
Introduction Globalization has caused many threats and opportunities, which have caused firms, adapt their marketing strategies to meet these challenges and chances. Firms that respond with appropriate marketing strategies have found to help them improve their performance. While global market opportunities enable firms to access resources available worldwide, global threats...
Overview AskTheDoctor.com is a company founded by a doctor, Suneel Sharma, and his long time friend Prakash Chand. Over five years, the firm has grown to a significant competitor on the internet, with over 40000 visitors daily. The firm faces obstacles such as licenses for medical practice. Due to this,...
What are the advantages of the C3 system? The phenomenon of the Collective Customer Collaboration system (C3) on the supply chain performance of an organization can hardly be overrated (Ned, 2011). The concept in question helps simulate the multi-agent supply chain in the environment of the global market. According to...
Are You Ethical? After investigating the provided views and perceptions of ethics at work, I found that my personal perceptions of ethics are closer to those described in the article titled Minima Moralia in Project Management, by Louis Klein (2016). I have investigated and reviewed each point of view and...
Introduction Disadvantages of the first mover involve its ability to “free ride” on the first mover’s distinctive investments. Under free-rider effects, there are lots of weaknesses that can be identified. The late mover has been capable of “free ride” on matters that relate to the investment of the firm. In...
Introduction Vapid Lumber Industries (VLI) is an organization that is focused on the operations with wood. Its purchasing director, Taylor, is willing to implement changes to streamline manufacture and improve the quality of purchasing, sales, and inventory. Her innovations are connected with technology that is ignored by her boss, Bob....
Abstract Scott Deeter and Ventria operate a biotechnology firm in California. The firm wants to commercialize a pharmaceutical product, which uses an innovative technology. The technology utilizes genetically modified cereals to produce proteins used as pharmaceuticals. Currently, there are a number of problems faced by the firm. As such, the...
Executive summary Based on the brief summation of the first assignment, this report intends to take a critical look at how the Roswell Group can effectively manage to open shop within India and successfully become a key operator within the Indian Hospitality industry. India is becoming an interesting and attractive...
Executive Summary This paper outlines a business proposal for a fitness center in Sharjah for military veterans who do not have health coverage for physical fitness. It analyzes the external and internal environments, risks, and prospective growth. The business proposal is viable owing to a number of factors. For example,...
The Fine Garments Company sells fashion clothing. The forecasted annual demand for their premium leather jacket is 2,000. The order-processing cost per order is $40, and the inventory holding cost is $35/item/year. How many leather jackets should they order in one shipment? Being a leader in the global market is...
Market Structure The company, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide Incorporation, operates in the oligopolistic market structure. The company has unique operational strategies which can be equated to the ideals of oligopolistic strategies, characterised by few competitors dominating the global parks and resort business (Baumol & Blinder, 2011). Strong commitment...
Introduction In the contemporary world, people always venture into different businesses to earn a living by making profits. Sometimes they start large social enterprises, which are expected to generate income for them. As Konda, Starc, and Rodica (2015) observe, although the majority of them give up when they face hardships,...
Poor reputation among consumers is a significant issue for any business because it can impact financial performance. Roche Diagnostics Middle East, located in Oman, has been experiencing a growth in consumer complaints and negative oral feedback from customers. The project will seek to analyse the issue from an integrated systems...
Adopting a One-Sample T-Test Approach to an HR Issue: A Scenario Analysis What factors should the vice-president consider in determining the presence of employee burnout? In order to determine the workplace burnout rate among the staff members and identify whether a 1.4-week rest is enough for the staff to recover...
Lean Leader’s Commitment to Safety It is a crucial aspect of any organization’s work to provide appropriate safety measures for its employees. As a lean leader, I realize my responsibility in this sphere and understand that I should demonstrate a personal commitment to safety in the company. While organizing safety...
GMFC-CCD Case Study: Establishing a Labor Union In the labor market, employers hold much more power than employees, at least because the former possess means of production, as well as decide whom to hire and whom to dismiss from companies. Therefore, it is paramount for workers to be able to...
Executive Summary The report describes a marketing strategy developed to help SPAR Oman grow in the local market and address current threats to its competitiveness. The environmental analysis revealed that the company has a distinctive position in the market and a positive brand image that appeal to niche customers, yet...
Customer Reviews Fantastic product These are the best strawberries I have ever had, and I have ordered these for 5 years from different companies. They are bursting and mostly small whole strawberries. Can be eaten “as is” or made into pancakes. Can’t wait to share! I’m now on my second...
Introduction As indicated by David Pink (2010) employee performance is not always dependent on monetary rewards, rather, some of the most efficient drivers of employee performance are when employees are self directed, purpose driven and want to achieve a certain degree of mastery in what they do (Pink, 2010). In...
Introduction Organizations should inherently adapt and change consistently to remain competitive and effective. In the modern economy, shaped by global factors and shareholder vision, organizations are often driven to change by environmental and external factors. These may vary, ranging from new technologies and practices to shifts in political and economic...
Introduction Amazon.com was founded by Jeffrey Bezos in 1995 as an online bookstore. The company’s original mission was to provide customers with a larger and more diverse selection of informative, inspirational and educative books compared with the brick and mortar (B & M) bookstores (Hill & Jones, 2012). Over time,...
Scenario The owner of a small printing company is considering the purchase of additional printing equipment to expand her business. If the owner expands the business and sales are high, projected profits (minus the cost of the equipment) should be $90,000; if sales are low, projected profits should be $40,000....
Viewed as the most leadership challenge, organizational culture poses great dilemmas due to presently less agreement on its concept, meaning, observation, and measurement techniques. Issues on its relationship with theories from traditional, industrial, and organizational psychology sectors are also not clear (Schein 110). Most of the researches conducted on culture...
Abstract This paper includes responses to the questions about EarthCare Program launched by Kimpton Hotels. In particular, the company intends to implement policies that can improve its environmental footprint. This approach can reduce the operational costs of this company and attract clients. Nevertheless, one should also speak about the high...
Introduction Management and leadership are two key success factors of an organization. It is imperative that all individuals who are willing to take leadership positions to understand their superiors and subordinates. This would assist them in understanding the various leadership styles to apply in different situations. Ultimately, this would result...
A fast food restaurant is a service firm that produces food products and serves them to its customers. In this scenario, the fast food restaurant which is experiencing a booming business, is looking for ways to increase its capacity to serve more customers. The management and the day supervisors have...
Market segment matrix At first, it is necessary to create a market segment matrix that describes the behavioral and psychographic characteristic of potential customers who can be divided in two groups. Characteristics Gamers People, who need photocopy and printing service Psychographic Social class: middle-class. Lifestyle: Gamers are experiencersor people who...
Introduction Information gathering, dissemination and storage have changed remarkably with the advent of technology. Traditional methods that were used to conduct business in many organizations have been changed to increase effectiveness. This basically implies that organizations must embrace the use of IT. However, there are many IT-related issues that emerge...
Introduction Getting ready for Master of Arts and postgraduate diploma in Leading Innovation and Change, the following terms should be completed before writing a dissertation, ‘Leading Innovation & Change’, ‘The Essence of Leadership’, ‘Strategic Thinking and Strategic Leadership’, and ‘Culture and Innovation in Organisations’ (2011). Each term has specific purposes...
Book Synopsis “Boy in Motion: Rick Hansen’s Story” by Ainslie Manson is a biography of Rick Hansen by the author Ainslie Manson. The book uses pictures to portray Hansen’s years as a child in B.C, Canada. The book highlights his almost obsessive love for the outdoors, and his love for...
The technology market is currently dominated by a number of companies. However, one particular company stands out the most with its minimalistic design and unique marketing strategy. Apple Inc. is a technology company, created by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in 1967. The headquarters of the organization are currently situated...
What action would you recommend to the Board of Regents? It is essential for the Board of Regents to make sure that the resources used by the organization are allocated in a manner as reasonable and efficient as possible. Despite the fact that the introduction of the MBA program is...
Current Status of Organization Gray Construction is a family-owned construction company that has offices in multiple American and Canadian cities as well as a branch in Tokyo, Japan. This company offers services in engineering, construction, and architecture to its customers (Gray Construction, 2017a). The company has a developed approach to...
Using the model for goal setting, evaluate Allstate’s goal-setting process to determine whether or not Allstate has an effective goal-setting program The main objective at Allstate is to bring together the differences in the workforce to achieve its mission and boost business success. In doing this, it has developed four...
One of the most important attributes of this website is that the marketing department is in a position to engage with the audience who comes across the wide range of products displayed in the website. For instance, the site has been integrated with social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter...
Prompt Answers How can Cheryl Smith help managers at WestJet better understand the role of information technology in corporate strategy? As a newly appointed Chief Information Officer, one of Cheryl’s duties involves helping managers understand the role of information technology in corporate strategy. Namely, she should explain the interconnectedness between...
Abstract In this case study, Google is the company for the analysis. The main reason for why this organisation is chosen is its current achievements and success in continuous innovation and impressive management practices (He 2013). People want to know more about the ideas developed by Google and about the...
Despite the global economic recession, there remains at least one market where finding a job is a lot easier than elsewhere – freelancing over the Internet. Truly, freelancing has been subtly coming to dominate many industries. More and more people prefer complete independence rather than the tortures of office life...
The main issue associated with the differentiation between leadership and management lies in that employers themselves use the two terms interchangeably, which leads to confusion. However, there are differences between the two concepts, and in order to be knowledgeable regarding the topic of leadership, it is important to know the...
Just Coffee has a profit margin of 26 percent while its main competitor has 52 percent. The companies sell their products at equal prices. However, the difference in the profit margins indicates that Just Coffee is at risk of losing, at least, a section of its market share to the...
Customer Complaints All the customers’ complaints regarding the quality of service that is offered by sales staff should be taken very seriously. Firms need channels through which customers can send their complaints regarding the quality of service that is offered to them by their sales staff. Customers’ feedback regarding the...
Is MS’s market share so massive that it can behave like a monopoly? Microsoft Corporation businesses are so massive that the company operates has a monopoly company. Based on the case study, Microsoft Corporation has expanded and diversified in the last few years. In the study, it is noted that...
Introduction Traveling has become an inevitable element of modern people’s lives, and airline companies are the ones capable of making long-distance commuting easier. However, while all of such organizations can offer speed, hardly any of them guarantees cheapness. AirAsia X is one of the newest low-cost airlines providing people with...
Sears change the total reflection In any organization that is customer-oriented and goal-oriented, changing is an inevitable strategy to be incorporated into the strategies of the organization in order to achieve the missions and the visions of the organization. It is therefore worth mentioning that the changes incorporate by Sears...
General Journal of Communication Competencies During the past week, I have learned some information on leadership communication. I consider it is important from the general perspective as there are leaders not only in organizations but also in the everyday environment. Namely, I learned about four different communication styles including analytical,...
In the interview under consideration, Professor Freeman evaluates the idea of ethics and profits and the necessity to unite these two concepts all the time. The interviewer, Ali Moore, asks the most crucial questions in the business world: whether ethics and profits have to make together, whether it is possible...
Business description MegCo is a private limited company, which was registered in 2013 in the UK. The firm intends to venture into the UK beverage industry. The firm’s management team considers leasing as the best option in its effort to ensure that the firm is strategically located. The firm will...
In the recent years, China has demonstrated significant economic growth. This achievement is especially impressive considering the country’s current managerial landscape, characterized by a prevalence of state-owned enterprises, strict control by the government, and a number of cultural and social factors that preclude the emergence of management systems compatible with...
Introduction Background of Study Project human resource management is increasingly becoming one of the critical areas of planning in the industrial sector. Huemann (2016) defines project human resource management as all activities involving organizing, managing, and leading a project team. The approach that companies in the industrial sector are using...
Introduction Time Warner Inc is operating in a highly competitive media industry. According to Terpstra, Sarathy, and Foley (2012), media companies in the United States and in other places around the world are facing a challenging market environment due to the emerging popularity of the social media. These mass media...
Introduction For any project to be implemented, resources are needed. These can be either services or materials required to accomplish the project. It is important to note that the type of resources and the source determine the extent of success in completing the project and subsequently satisfying the end user....
Introduction Small and medium-sized enterprises are important components in the economic growth of both developed and developing economies. Longernecker (2006) argues that SMEs contribute to the growth of diverse economic sectors. The growth in SMEs has arisen from the high rate at which individuals appreciate the concept of entrepreneurship as...
Introduction In the last three decades, most companies have focused on joining international markets in response to rising competition in the domestic market. International marketing is one of the concepts that have helped companies to join overseas markets successfully. International marketing refers to “a multinational process of planning and executing...
Executive Summary This business plan is about DramaProx Productions, which is a startup company dealing in the production of drama programs for the UK entertainment industry. Research studies show a significant market share and penetration capabilities with innovative political episode programs in demand in the UK entertainment market that present...
Executive Summary The business report is for Siemens Company based on two principles of Global Compact; corruption and bribery as well as employment discrimination. It is recognized that these two principles are very important in placing the organization at a better place in their quest to cut itself an edge...
Refusing credit to a good moral risk with bad finances or in a poor economic environment Some individuals have good records in loan repayments. These people are always credited with reasonable moral risks. They usually get their loans processed fast since they are known to be conscious of their financial...
Empowerment and delegation are management tools that are widely used by top managers in order to achieve specific goals of an institute or an organization. Although both empowerment and delegation deal with employee management, they differ from each other. Empowerment is a tool that managers use to transfer the power...
The job under analysis is called Bank Loan Manager. This job was chosen for the analysis in this paper because I have a close friend who works as a bank loan manager. In my opinion, this is a rather profitable and respectable job, and its popularity and prestige have been...
Introduction Leadership is a cornerstone for consistent profit production in both governmental and non-governmental organizations across the globe. Leaders with good interpersonal skills and innovative talents can initiate and propagate changes to meet both the customers’ demands and organizational goals. Despite having a good leadership, the institution involved should have...
Introduction E-commerce is a quickly-growing economic phenomenon. With Internet penetration levels growing around the world, and more and more people getting access to it via their laptops, personal computers, and smartphones, it is natural for Internet commerce to follow suit and expand. Numerous companies are adopting e-commerce in order to...
Abstract The first part of the paper provides an analysis of different business ownership structures that can be used for starting a business with the joint contribution of capital for two partners. The differentiation between a public organization and a partnership that was selected as an organization type for new...
Introduction Every organization, company, manufacturer, and other businesses hire managers that play significant roles in production processes. Organizational behavior is an essential aspect of managers’ professional experience. The following paper will discuss the importance of corporate behavior for managers from various modern organizations. Discussion In the previous decade, people who...
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates (2018b) is a large law firm that was founded in 1948 in New York and currently advises “businesses, financial institutions and governmental entities around the world” (para. 1). Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates (2015) won multiple Financial...
Dell Technologies Overview: Goals, Objectives, Size, Layout, and Structure Dell Technologies has been known as one of the leading companies producing computers and computer technologies (Dell Technologies, 2018b). Furthermore, the goals of the firm were changed to more sustainable ones. In a recent update, Dell published its “2020 legacy of...
Sustainable distribution practices, particularly the management of carbon emissions, have become increasingly important. What role have channel captains such as Wal-Mart played in this process? In the case under consideration, JDA Software is the company that demonstrates good results in developing services in such fields as manufacturing, retailing, wholesale distribution,...
Introduction In the modern world of business, companies have to engage in strict competition to survive in the market. For this purpose, the effective use of human resources is pivotal. Therefore, it is crucial to properly manage employees and organize effective teamwork. This paper provides several recommendations for resolving some...
Introduction Amazon Corporation is one of the leading competitors in the global e-commerce market segment. Founded in 1994, the corporation has grown very fast through the constant acquisition of businesses, introduction of superior products, and appreciation of emerging technologies to improve its operational model. The company has an effective research...
The Frankfurt Book Fair is the best forum for aiding D&M to gain a foothold on the European market, and further expanding D&M’s book market prospects in Europe beyond the partnership with the imprint Grey Stone Books of the UK. The Frankfurt Book Fair is not only a venue for...
Making distribution decisions does not only involve data about the rate of products’ selling out; it also depends on forecasting future sales patterns on the basis of new marketing campaigns. The company should always be prepared for either expected or unexpected boosts in customers’ interest to Barilla’s products, so it...
Introduction With the invention and expansion of the Internet and the outburst in the development of information and communication technologies, our everyday life has changed. Nowadays, we do not need to leave our homes to work, study, communicate, and even do shopping. We are lucky to live in the era...
Citation Porter, E.M. (1996). What is Strategy?, Harvard Business Review, Reprint 96608, November – December 1996. Thesis statement Strategic positioning is the ability of a firm to perform entirely different activities from its competitors or to perform the same activities in ways that differ from those that competitors commit. Operational...
Self assessment Self assessment tools assist an individual to identify the unknown strengths and weaknesses, thus becoming an able leader in a company or group of companies. Most leaders focus on hiring an executive coach who in turn analyzes their leadership skills and thus understanding themselves better (Bratton 2007). However...
Analysis of Nike manufacturer’s strategic management Nike is a key player in the manufacturing of the sports gear of all manners. The company’s name is borrowed from the Greek god of victory. In order for the company to be successful in the market and acclaim its name in this facet...
Summary of the Situation On September 18, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency made a notice of violation addressed to the company of Volkswagen (Environmental Protection Agency, “Notices of Violations: Volkswagen” par. 1). The Agency accused the German car manufacturer of breaking the American car emission standards. It was found...
Ethics: Definition Ethics has been explored from a range of perspectives and, therefore, has a number of definitions. The concept of ethics can be viewed through the lens of numerous ethical theories, including Utilitarianism, Deontology, Relativism, to name just a few (Butts, 2015). However, most theories agree that the essence...
Introduction Management refers to the process of arranging, establishing, leading and regulating the business resources including efforts of the organizational members to achieve the ultimate goals in an organization. In the analysis of system development, management skills are required to meet the goals and objectives of an organization. Some of...
Executive summary The case revolves around the problematic situation related to the functioning of The Nuance Group, a successful management consulting company that is focused on the provision of its services to different organizations and agents. At the moment, the company promotes its services by saying that is employees are...
Assessment Having considered the billing system of Mr. Smith, a therapist and a sole proprietor, it should be stated that it is rather effective and consequent. It may be a good basis for making the whole billing process personally, without using the services of the billing company and pay the...
In US organizations, men take leadership or management positions oftener than women, especially women of ethnicity, because female employees are believed to have less experience and knowledge than men. The problem is that, having limited opportunities for promotion, women of ethnicity face certain obstacles when they try to obtain managerial...
Recruitment Strategies Health institutions should have a formal plan for identifying, selecting and hiring practitioners and physicians who possess adequate competencies. A recruitment strategy is essential since it supports an organization’s model. This paper discusses the initiatives Baylor Scott and White uses to attract and employ new health professionals. The...
Methods for Establishing Component Priorities Business Functions and Processes Disasters, be they natural or human-instigated, are rather difficult to forecast and, thus, extremely hard to handle (Johnson, 2014). As a result, it is crucial for an organization to design a comprehensive disaster management plan (DMP) in case of a disaster...
Business Model and Components Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange functions under the recurring revenue business model, which is characterized by earning revenues from hosting several companies expected to pay a commission and annual subscription fee (Oxford Business Group 23). The aim of the recurring revenue model is for Abu Dhabi Stock...
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs in application to the public agency Maslow’s hierarchy of needs Abraham Maslow developed the Hierarchy of needs model back in the 1940s, but still, it has remained relevant to date. This model is widely used in studying human motivation. The model is also highly relevant in...
General Environment Political-legal Trend Analysis In the US, the government’s regulations, taxation strategies, directives, norms of leadership, and employment regulations are highly flexible for business. The US is one of the most promising business places with remarkable expansion in the corporate world. The food and beverage industry has taken advantage...
Promotional Mix In a competitive environment, product or service promotion is integral to business development. In addition to positive image branding, businesses need to execute effective promotional strategies to increase the popularity of their products. In this regard, a promotional mix can be seen as a number of communication activities...
The basic principles of scientific management in the public agency Basic principles of scientific management Taylor developed four basic principles of scientific management. The principles are as follows: The replacement of rule-of-thumb ways of doing work with methods which are proved experimentally to result in optimal production output Replacement of...
The article Listening and Understanding written by Rogers Carl and Roethlisberger provides extremely significant guidelines required for effective communication. The authors argue that “good communication or free communication between or within people is always therapeutic” (Rogers & Roethlisberger, 1991, p.106). The authors further argue that people’s ability to evaluate is...
Briefly summarize the key events surrounding the case The key events surrounding the case of Just for FEET Inc. include the beginning of the career by Harold Ruttenberg when an entrepreneur from South Africa had to move into the United States and start his business over again after making an...
Abstract The aim of this research is to investigate, comprehend, and construct the orchestration of performance of Advanced Technology Investment Company; in order to do so, the paper first focuses on the significance of the study, the background of ATIC, the ‘vision and mission’ of the business, the key achievements...
Ethical Issues Just like other products, marketing of pharmaceutical products requires adherence to ethical principles, as indeed, it directly influences human health (George & Stephen, 2008). The case of PharmaCARE entails improper and unethical drug marketing and advertising techniques that predispose patients to critical health complications. PharmaCARE implemented poor packaging...
Value Proposition The primary value of SmarTrans as a company product is to create an efficient and optimized parking service within an urban environment. It addresses one of the critical issues of finding parking in a city setting which may be caused due to inefficiency, poor urban planning, or overcrowding....
Is MS’s market share so massive that it can behave like a monopoly? According to the case study, Microsoft’s world market share is so massive that the company behaves like a monopoly firm. The article indicates that Microsoft manages 90 % of all operating systems installed on computers. Similarly, the...
Marketing has traditionally been a concept in commercial sector due to associated costs and strategic aim of selling a product, neither of which pertain to not-for-profit organizations. However, the application of marketing has been broadened in the nonprofit sector as a variety of mediums appeared that could be used to...
How do your organization’s leaders influence your organization’s culture? How does the leadership of your organization achieve organizational goals? The leaders at my place of work have adopted various strategies that aim at transforming the organization’s culture and achieve relevant organizational values. The organization has established various programs in which...
Market Capitalization Market capitalization indicates the size and performance of the company, and it also reflects how the management responsible for the changes in external economic environments by allocating funds on equity and liability reasonably. In the case of the GCFB Company, the market capitalization has been on the downward...
Real-World Scenario: Agility The following grids represent all stakeholders relevant to the case study under consideration, based on their power along with their interest in the project. Figure 1 illustrates the “perfect grid,” where all stakeholders are placed based on their supposed roles in the project (Thompson, 2018). Here, Rebecca...
Role and Advantages of a Performance Management System Performance management systems play an important role in the achievement of organisational goals, mission, and vision. For any firm to perform optimally and attain its set objectives, the management should come up with both long-term and short-term goals that require specific actions...
Why Rick was dismissed Despite having proposed a radical change that could have resulted in efficiency in marketing scheduling, Rick was let go by the PPP because of his behavior, which the others thought would destabilize the status quo, in a fairly traditional and family-based company. Through proposing and showing...
Introduction The Theory of Constraints is a well-known managerial theory for manufacturing and production system enterprises. Constraints are factors that limit the operational capacity of a manufacturing facility and it is the job of managers to remove these barriers in order to increase outcome and profit. The theory is essential...
Group influence Group influence is important in determining how individuals behave in a society or at workplace. Generally, a group consists of two or more individuals sharing a common goal, and is usually adaptable and capable of influencing each other, perform interdependent tasks and affect one another in a particular...
Typical activity patterns in managerial work It has been revealed that managers usually do not have definite patterns of their activities in their managerial work. Sometimes, managers may spend their free time alone in their offices, interact with their juniors/ subordinates, or attend scheduled and unscheduled meetings. Importantly, some consistency...
Introduction The hypothetical situation for this assignment is that I, along with three of my friends, want to open a computer repair service in Abu Dhabi along with a home delivery service. For these purposes, we have accumulated a sum of 300,000 AED, but additional expenses are estimated at 2,000,000...
Introduction Pepsi is among the top food and beverage companies in the world. With its headquarters in New York, the company is heavily involved in the manufacturing and selling of different brands of beverages and foods. While expansion into foreign markets has presented the company with a wider customer base,...
Diagnosis and Rescue Immediately Carlos Ghosn was hired at Nissan, he embarked on a journey to understand some of the things that were hindering the country from realizing its goals. In addition, he identified things that would hinder him from achieving his goals at the company and immediately established ways...
Being a consumer, I want to get products I need at fair prices. People often become loyal to certain brands as they like the quality provided (Parker, 2012). If I am looking for a particular brand, I will be quite determined to find it, especially when it comes to athletic...
Commonly Cited Skills Management is a precise process that an individual can be taught in various educational centres, but certain important skills should be acquired to facilitate easier fulfilment of tasks. For this to happen, an individual has to dedicate adequate time to the process and high level of discipline...
Definition Teamwork can be defined as a collection of actions. These actions are mostly performed or done by individuals who are brought together for a common goal or objective. In this case, a given individual will likely subordinate his needs to the needs of the entire group. As far as...
Unarguably, the contemporary business environment is extremely challenging due to the rapid changes in technology, consumer preferences, and other external factors. Multiple qualitative and quantitative studies emprise the need to use different models and styles for organizational leadership (OL), although most of the contemporary businesses use transformational and transactional methods....
Introduction As a human resource consultant hired by Cheesy Pizza Company, I am going to assist it with the implementation of a rewards system. As the organization is now focused on the extension to the Singapore and Hong Kong markets in three years, it needs to ensure that its employees...
Introduction It should be noted that the effectiveness of management depends not only on the individual qualities of a person but also on the way these characteristics meet the roles that a leader has to perform in the company. Moreover, it is the task of leadership to achieve such synergy...
Description A coffee-making machine has become an inseparable element of any company’s interior. Furthermore, the device has become a common element of a typical household (Quindlen, 2018). However, few people know its name, not to mention the history of its origin and development. A closer look at Keurig Brewing Machine...
Costco began its operations in the United States in 1976 where its first business location was an abandoned airplane Hangar. Costco experienced extraordinary revenue growth during its first six years of operation. Costco has changed its name twice in the course of its history. Also, Costco has since operated in...
Abstract The modern business environment is characterised by the increased complexity and sophisticated patterns of cooperation between multiple agents needed to attain success. At the same time, the high level of rivalry preconditions the importance of the competitive advantage. Under these conditions, the supply chain management as one of the...
Abstract Business competitiveness is attained if the management integrates appropriate managerial skills and makes appropriate decisions with consideration of the nature of products and services offered. This paper examines some of the issues that can contribute to organizations attaining competitive advantage over their competitors in the sports apparel industry. Marketing...
Introduction There is no use denying the fact that the modern age could be characterized by the blistering development of society and a great number of various issues connected with it. Thus, one can admit the fact that this development to a greater degree became possible due to the evolution...
Introduction Accounting standards are basic rules that must be followed while planning budgetary report that will be circulated to individuals, shareholders, and investors. Accounting standards incorporate essential rules and expectations, for example, the cost guideline, coordinating rule, full disclosure rule, income acknowledgment rule, administrative principles, and consistency. Cost accounting is...
Importance of Customer Retention The relationship of a company with its customers significantly affects every part of the business. Specific customer needs, for instance, often change the main course of the firm and influence its marketing, customer service and sometimes even production (Bai & Yafeng 2016). Thus customer retention is...
Business networking is one of the most essential marketing strategies in the world (O’Donnell, 2013). Business networking provides mutual benefits for the companies involved. Moreover, the activity enables companies to reach marketing leads and referrals that would otherwise be difficult to find using conventional advertising techniques. In the recent past,...
Introduction Bandai Pippin is one of the epic failure projects to have ever been undertaken by Apple Inc. According to Baker (2013), Pippin was expected to be a major project that would allow Apple Inc. to make an emphatic entry into the gaming market. After brief market research, Apple Inc....
Abstract In the current competitive business environment, companies are interested in ensuring that they streamline their operations to lower the production costs and increase profitability. Apple Inc. is one of the firms, which have registered impressive success in the market over the recent past. One of the areas that this...
Selecting an Appropriate Candidate Hiring professionals is an essential investment in achieving the company’s organizational objectives. Recommendations will be provided in order of priority according to frog design’s needs. Choosing a business development director will be the first decision due to the necessity to develop business in a relatively new...
Bling H2O – the most expensive bottled water Bling H2O water is the world’s most expensive bottled water. The brand’s creator, Hollywood writer-producer Kevin G. Boyd, targeted to sell it to the celebrities who highly esteem their bottled water. I have just heard about this product but I hope to...
Organization Mission The mission of the Sunburst Renewable Energy Corporation will operate within the periphery of innovation and responding to the desire of the customers as a leading venture in the energy industry in the city of New York. In order to achieve this mission, the proposed Sunburst Renewable Energy...
Being a leader implies facing a range of challenges and playing several roles in the team. Therefore, it is essential that a leader should be capable of not only delegating responsibilities to the staff and assigning the latter with specific roles but also presents the staff members with specific tasks,...
Strategic sharing of information may be highly beneficial in a variety of business situations. Information sharing often happens in a supply chain when a retailer chooses to share information with a manufacturer, or alternatively, the retailer may choose to share the same information with a competing manufacturer if it benefits...
Introduction The leader’s position requires not only personal motivation and the desire to achieve success but also an excellent professional training. It is quite difficult for an employee to be an authority among colleagues and to have recognition among management if his or her skills in a particular field are...
