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Is Communication Important in the Workplace Today? The success of any business is predetermined not only by the careful choice and implementation of market strategies, quality of products and services, or strong leadership but also by communication established among all people involved in it. Communication serves two major purposes: it...
Policy The purpose of the following policy is to provide care and support for one of the most vulnerable groups whereby enhancing their capacity for unassisted or semi-assisted living. The aim in terms of community is to develop a fully functional person who engages meaningfully in the life and activities...
Organizations that implement change successfully will record positive outcomes within a short period. Any form of transformation will present new ideas, practices, and initiatives that can deliver desirable results. The issue of proper leadership is critical since it supports the entire process. This paper describes some of the key aspects...
Abstract This paper discusses one of the key strategic elements of operations management, which is customer service. It focuses on the importance of paying enough attention to this concept for any organization, regardless of the industry in which it operates. The paper reveals how these actions affect a company and...
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is an international, multi-channel retailer specialised in food and fashion. Currently, food business accounts for 58 per cent of the enterprise’s total turnover, while clothes and home business – for 42 per cent (M&S 2016a). Quality and innovation are the core values incorporated into M&S organisational...
Introduction E-business is a key trend in the current system of management. This system has taken roots in the management inducing processes like Enterprise resource planning and client-server architecture (Chen, 2005:18). However, the adoption of electronic businesses in many companies faces criticism as it poses a risk to customers who...
Explain the business opportunity in India Business opportunities in India are good considering the fact that India has a population of about 1.2 billion people. The luxurious living among Indians and their capital abilities provides a good domestic market for the companies and other businesses operating in the country. However,...
The setting and specific management problem My client works as an acquisition librarian in a small public library. The key problems that she encountered were the low motivation of the employees and slow decision-making within the organization. The analysis of the organizational structure indicated that the difficulties, faced by my...
In contrast to the intercultural competence, the intercultural incompetence can be defined as managers and employees’ prejudiced behaviors, negative attitudes to representatives of different cultures, and stereotyping (Deardorff, 2009). If the intercultural competence is important to guarantee the mutual understanding, cooperation, and openness in the organization, the intercultural incompetence can...
Introduction Anthem is a company that provides insurance to people across the US. Similarly to other healthcare establishments, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has affected its performance and revenue due to significant policy changes. The challenges that impact the healthcare industry present a need for a thorough examination of them...
Background information The concept of Cost of Quality (COQ) has been part of the globalised business environment for more than half a century (Rasamanie & Kanapathy 2011). Nonetheless, quality has been part of human existence and has continued to evolve over time (Crandall & Julien 2010). As such, it is...
Executive Summary Purchasing and buying equipment for a business is part of the primary capital budget expenditure, which affects the net profits. When deciding on whether to purchase or hire equipment, it is imperative to review the cash flows of each alternative to make a prudent option with optimal investment...
On the surface, alcohol might seem to be the easiest product to market since its audience develops an acquired taste, and customers’ purchasing ability is restricted mostly by age. However, as an overview of the history of alcohol marketing shows, the process of promoting the product has been fraught with...
Introduction Queuing for service checkouts is a common experience among all shoppers. To address this obstacle, organisations employ self-service checkout machines. Such machines are important during peak times. They provide customers with an opportunity to make choices about how they would like to complete shopping processes. They can choose to...
Introduction The nature of the fast food industry has changed over the past few decades. However, it is important to note that globalization has only changed ‘some’ aspects of the fast food industry. For instance, the taste factor remains important to producers and consumers alike although the health factor is...
Size of the Market The MealBox vending machine provides food and drinks services. The size of the market is rather big, considering the type of product provided by the device. However, it is targeted to a small percentage of people, as it is situated on the student campus and will...
Executive Summary Lenovo was able to build a major foundation for offering every customer with high-quality products that meet their expectations and standards. With a wide selection of products, the company should look into the establishment of stores in all parts of the world where there is a demand for...
Introduction Nowadays, the construction sector seems to be one of the most important and rapidly growing industries in the UAE. This is caused by the extensive development of various other sectors, including hotels, residences, and cooperation with major international companies as well as upcoming events such as EXPO 2020, for...
Executive Summary The report presents three elements of PESTEL for Chick-fil-A to use in its decision to expand to Qatar. These include political, economic, and legal. The country is politically stable for investment. Economically, the impacts of low global oil prices have led to a decline in economic growth. Finally,...
Contemporary medicine needs innovating solutions and effective organization of the care process. However, implementing innovation involves taking risks that have to be carefully assessed. Writing a business plan is usually the first step towards elaborating on a new initiative that helps to evaluate its strengths, weaknesses, and feasibility. While there...
Leadership gives an Organization Direction Every organization has made the past strides because of the leadership that came up with ideas and made them work for the organization. The strategies may be faulty or correct. They can cause an organization to fail or succeed. Once an idea has not worked...
Abstract This essay explains how the current shifts in marketing have produced new themes such as globalization, empowerment, and technological advancement. Such changes continue to transform the behaviors, needs, and expectations of many consumers. The essay explains why future researchers should examine the relevance of corporate social responsibility to support...
Case Study Analysis Using Metaphor The paper is focused on the evaluation of two articles containing case studies involving the use of metaphors to understand the peculiarities of the method. The first one is the article by Jerminer and Forbes (2016) that is focused on the investigation of using metaphors...
Introduction Training needs assessment is a prerequisite for functional performance in an organization, irrespective of its size. Training needs assessment encompasses processes such reward, job design, and performance among others. This paper will explore the strengths and weaknesses of the training process model with regards to the Fabrics Incorporation case...
The article under the investigation is called Marketing and Product Design: A Rocky Love Affair and written by Jan Landwehr and Andreas Herman. The paper delves into the major concerns of product design and its role in the modern marketing environment. The authors cogitate about the significant growth of the...
Time management is the technology of organizing time and increasing the effectiveness of its use. To some extent, it is not only a set of techniques but also a lifestyle and the philosophy of the value of time in a fast flow of information and an ever-changing world. The implementation...
Leadership is an evidence-based practice that seeks to maximize the performance and effectiveness of others. Leaders can engage their subordinates through the use of powerful dexterities such as teamwork, appropriate coordination, personal influence, and communication of a vision. Successful managers understand how to engage others by addressing their concerns, identifying...
Introduction This research paper covers some aspects of a possible career in human resource management. The career is important because it involves the management of the most vital resources – human resources in any organization. Hence, it is imperative to recognize that human resource management (HRM) is now considered a...
The aviation sector is one of the most competitive industries not only in the United States but also in other countries around the world. The industry is characterized by many other challenges such as fluctuations of oil prices in the global market, terrorism and insecurity, strict government regulations, and the...
Executive Summary It is recommended that Progressive Corporation enter the Belgium market with its auto insurance policy product. The comprehensive business environment analysis has revealed that Progressive Corporation has a stable business strategy, innovative product development approach, and a flexible technology-based platform. These elements will make the market entry into...
Introduction The recent advancements in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have revolutionized how people interact with one another. In particular, the invention of the Internet has made the world a global village because many companies are expanding their operations globally through e-commerce (Stone & Woodcock 2014). For example, giant search...
One of the benefits of the DMAIC framework, its universal applicability deserves a special attention (Schroeder, Goldstein, & Rungtusanatham, 2013). The strategy that is typically viewed as part of the Six Sigma concept can also be adopted to improve the overall quality and certain elements of one’s performance rather successfully....
There is no use denying the fact that nowadays the world depends on energy greatly. It is impossible to imagine that even one hundred years ago people were able to perform their activity without the usage of electricity. Nowadays, people all over the world consume energy and, that is why...
Introduction Supply chain management is the management of the system that involves the provision of goods and services to the final consumer. The system thus begins from the movement of raw materials up to the point at which a consumer receives the good or the service. This paper seeks to...
Introduction Reporting financial information requires not only accuracy but also attention to possible qualitative issues that will affect decisions made in the future. To understand how various issues influence the opinion and choices analysts make, it is important to explore the difference between the quality of reported results and financial...
Strategy Formulation and Business Strategy Business strategy in a consolidated form is the “direction and scope of an organization in the long-term which enables it to achieve competitive advantage through configuring its resources within a challenging environment in order to meet the needs of the market and expectations of the...
Background Appirio is an organization that was founded about 10 years ago and provided software services to different companies. It has three founders who are willing to accelerate a transition to the cloud and make IT less complex and costly. The leaders of the company believe that the movement to...
Business ethics and organizational culture In a bid to ensure that all stakeholders in an organization remain focused on common goals and objectives, organizations pay incredible emphasis on subscription to common ways of thinking, interactions, values, and norms. These aspects define an organizational culture, which requires people to align with...
Bullwhip Effect The bullwhip effect is a name used to describe situations in which a prediction negatively affects the efficiency of the supply chain. It was first described by Jay Forester in 1961. The amplitude of a bullwhip in motion often resembles the effect that forecasts can have on supply...
Introduction Businesses claim to be concerned with ethical conduct, which is still mainly seen as an instrument of the favorable image formation. Students of business schools have courses in ethics to be prepared for the work in companies that have well-established codes of ethics as well as those businesses that...
Executive Summary The report presents contemporary workplace issues that human resource managers must handle effective. First, ongoing changes in the workplace require a flexible workforce, which can be achieved through fair work policies at organisations, including telecommuting, flexible schedules and work-life balance among others. The second element shows the importance...
Introduction In literature, there is an abundance of definitions of good leadership and examples of being an excellent leader. All these definitions differ slightly from each other, but they have one common point, namely, a good leader has the ability to motivate people to do even those things that seem...
Introduction Futura is a company that deals with extrusion of aluminum and manufacture of different products for its market. It is a company whose main aim, just like any other business, is to increase its profits, improve its performance and also ensures customer satisfaction every day (Vonderembse & White, 1996)....
Introduction Nowadays rapidly developing world presents the state-of-the-art technology that is integrated into many spheres of life, thus facilitating human labor. It is especially important to emphasize the role of modern trends with regard to forced labor and child labor as well as slavery. The ethical manufacturing aiming at the...
Introduction The paper aims to analyze the case study of the smoking ban used in Weyco Inc. from a deontological (non-consequentialist) perspective. Deontological ethics are based on the assumption that an individual’s actions are defined not by the consequences of a deed but their moral obligations or duty. Moreover, deontology...
The First Article Critical Analysis of the Article The article by Ahmad, Brito, Rezaei, and Tavasszy (2017) examines factors that influence the sustainability of the supply chain of companies in the oil and gas industry. Given that the oil and gas industry deals with the non-renewable form of energy that...
The Proude family sells quality footwear. They specialize in the functional, stylish, and orthopedic types of shoes. It is critical for Proude to apply the Product Life Cycle to determine at what stage the shoes are in the cycle. The PLC has five stages which include the product development, introduction,...
Singapore is a country that has relied on the manufacturing industry to develop its economy. A manufacturing sector is a unit in the economy that deals with the processing, production, and development of goods from raw materials. It involves the biomedical manufacturing, electronics, precision engineering, general manufacturing, transport engineering, and...
Introduction Alibaba I Alibaba is a company that provides online services to businesses and consumers. The company acts as an intermediary and connects buyers and businesses using their online platforms or websites. The websites developed by the company, which comprise Taobao and Tmall, play a pivotal role in facilitating interaction...
Social capital is critical in the creation of skills and future careers. In every society, there are gaps that result from the development of different community structures. Social enterprises typically exist to fill the societal gaps. ENVIE and ACTIF were organisations that begun operations to provide skills and employment to...
Introduction Exchange risk can occur when a company owns a firm or manages a branch in a foreign country, but the asset’s valuation is in the foreign country’s denomination. Individuals exposed to such exchange risk include companies which own foreign assets, companies which have branches in foreign countries, importers and...
Project Summary The society is increasingly becoming critical of foods that are processed using animals products. Some people are critical of animal products because of some of the health problems that are associated with them. Others have been avoiding these foods because they believe it is unfair to kill animals....
Introduction The Wellness Coach Health Practitioner (WCHP) project is a business plan that implies providing the combined services of a wellness coach and a health practitioner to customers, thus increasing quality and leading to higher customer satisfaction rates. The project is fraught with several challenges, yet it is likely to...
Ethical Values in the Workplace In the world of business ethics, the definition of human values is constrained by entrepreneurial qualities. People who are actively involved in the trade and financial sphere sometimes have limited freedom to choose their ethical values. Nevertheless, even in an organization with a corporate type...
The review is based on the article by Louise Metcalf and Sue Benn, entitled “Leadership for sustainability: An evolution of leadership ability.” The article was published in print in vol. 112, no. 3 of Journal of Business Ethics in February 2013. The article was published by Springer, and it could...
Introduction As an international company that is headquartered in Spain and retailing sports clothing and footwear in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, El Deporte is expected to develop an effective supply chain to address customers all over the globe. Currently, the key task is to guarantee that the Middle...
Balance Scorecard Developed in the 1990s, the balanced scorecard technique emerged as a holistic strategic management tool for reviewing organizational performance (Jeffs, Merkley, Richardson, Eli, & McAllister, 2011). It encouraged managers to avoid using a narrow assessment of corporate behavior, which is based on financial metrics, and instead develop one...
Introduction The functioning of the modern organization is a sophisticated topic because of the existence of multiple factors impacting its evolution and development. At the same time, modern firms should constantly evolve to guarantee the preservation of their leading positions and their ability to compete with rivals. Under these conditions,...
Introduction There is no doubt that the preferences of the global audience have a significant effect on the success of companies trying to propel their activity in the market to the next level with the help of new goods and services that meet with the ready market sale. Making a...
Case Summary Emma Robertson, the Executive VIP in TerraCog, faced a critical challenge in the process of the product launch. Hence, her company is losing a market competition as it has refused to update its product for a couple of years even though the competitors introduced their redesigns long ago....
Introduction Richmond Plastics will take advantage of the increased environmental awareness in the United States. The company will benefit from the waste to make their products. The raw material for the products will be mainly from recycled plastics. Such products include water containers, thermos flasks, water basins, and toys (Ishikawa,...
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to identify a human resource development need and establish an innovative approach to meet it. The need for top talent retention forms the core of the present study, and the selected innovative approach is competitive remuneration. To facilitate the achievement of the above...
Ethical issues Judy is faced with a dilemma on whether to leave the job she has been doing for years or go for promotion. The dilemma is for the fact that the current job she is doing which is evaluation is not her area of academic training. However, she has...
Introduction Total quality management (TQM) calls for all people in an organization to engage in activities that aim at improving services, products, processes, and work culture to ensure a sustainable competitive advantage. The ultimate goal of TQM is to achieve success in business through enhanced customer satisfaction levels. My course...
7 Practices of Effective Ministry is the book written by Stanley, Joiner, and Jones with seven main tasks for effective leaders being discussed. The peculiar feature of the book is the authors’ intentions not just to teach the reader but to share a story that demonstrates how to use hints...
Executive Summary In the present-day business world striving for globalization, organizations do their best to benefit from cost-saving technical expertise in other countries. This creates a specific kind of business environment necessitating ongoing cross-cultural interaction. Team managers have to deal with teams that are scattered across the globe and consist...
Introduction JP Morgan Chase & Company is the largest bank in the United States that offers banking and other financial services. It has a market capitalization of approximately $2.145 trillion. It was founded in 2000 after the merger of two financial institutions namely J.P. Morgan & Co. and Chase Manhattan...
Introduction The nature of marketing communication has become dynamic as evidenced by the shift from the push approaches to highly interactive methods. Dahlen, Lange, and Smith (2008) affirm that the traditional ‘above-the-line’ advertising only account for 25% of the marketing communication budgets. Moreover, consumers have gained substantial control over the...
Introduction In order to review the Research and Development (R&D) efforts of the low-cost airline carrier Allegiant Air, it is first important to mention that calculating exact costs that go toward innovation because of the specific nature of the airline industry. With fluctuating demands on specific carriers and with the...
Abstract The research paper develops an in-depth analysis of the financial position of Telstra Corporation Limited through an analysis of its performance in the last two fiscal years (2012 and 2013). The analysis aims at developing an in-depth understanding of the company’s position and future performance, which may indicate the...
Introduction The FinTech sphere of business is currently on the rise, and many startups wish to achieve success and offer innovative solutions to completely transform the financial sector. This case study will focus on finding out what challenges a FinTech startup may currently face and outlining key strategic steps to...
Agency Problems Owners of a Corporation A corporation is owned by the shareholders who purchase the shares of the corporation. In return, the shareholders obtain a share certificate and are entitled to vote during the corporation’s annual general meetings. They also share in the dividends of the company in proportion...
Abstract With globalization, diversity, and how to lead a diverse workforce is gradually becoming one of the most important issues in business. Diversity in the workplace affects both the productivity and efficiency of employees in several ways. The purpose of this paper is to discuss diversity and diversity management at...
The evaluation of Keurig’s coffee machine must start from its estimated pricing range and product qualities as perceived by the market. When it comes to household appliances, customers are often looking for the fair price versus performance as a primary criterion of judgment (Kotler, Keller, Sivaramakrishnan, & Cunningham, 2013). Other...
Memo This memo presents a detailed descriptive report of an interview that was conducted for the purpose of gaining expert knowledge shared by an experienced business-professional working in the industry of choice. The interviewed person was approached several days ago and kindly agreed to participate in the project and answer...
Introduction In recent years, emotional intelligence (EI) has been recognized by many as a critical component of managing organizations efficiently. The previous environmental assessments provide an understanding that the healthcare industry is subjected to many changes; thus, a leader of an establishment must be prepared to adapt his or her...
Introduction Many people say that the characteristic feature of the contemporary business world in western countries is individualism and competitiveness. However, group work is still essential for organizations of any kind as the vast majority of processes presupposes the involvement of groups of people. It has also been acknowledged that...
There is a staffing problem that needs an urgent solution. The concern for many organizations is how to deal with staffing issues. The success of any employer relies on the quality of staff the organization has. It also depends on how one acquires and maintains them. The exit programs must...
Introduction The private sector is the section of a state economy possessed, led, and managed by remote persons or companies. Its key purpose is to show a profit and hire more staff than the public segment. A private-sector organization is formed by creating a new company or transferring a public...
Considerations for a Merger and Acquisition strategy Software developing companies requiring high levels of internal structure integrity. Companies who want to defend their assets from external influence (retain full control). Management of intellectual property data requires clarity of a business structure and subordination. Opportunities for expansion and growth as opposed...
Issues How to motivate Millenials to buy diamonds? How to sustain the competitiveness of diamonds and other jewelry products against other luxury items? What should De Beers do to improve the reputation of diamonds as luxury products? Should De Beers invest in a rebranding strategy and in new products versus...
The process of adapting to be left-handed while being right-handed is in itself a tough challenge. However, struggling with this daunting task in an environment where no one seems to appreciate you is really depressing. The experiment highlights the challenges that minority workers face in organizations that tend to overlook...
In spite of threats associated with advertising the unhealthy products and goods that can be harmful to people, it is a primary responsibility of an individual to make a reasonable choice and buy those products that are non-harmful. However, even if a person is ready to make a right choice...
The Business Model of Candy Crush Saga The success of Candy Crush Saga relies on its ability to provide users with short but addictive rounds of candy crushing that do not demand much time but instead focus on one’s skills. As the company’s executive points out: “our business model is...
Abstract Management of change is important to accomplish a successful transformation plan to the learning organizations as they are facing radical changes in the environment. There are many researches that studied management of change and specifically the attitude of people toward the change. This research included the examination of management...
Introduction The following study examines the quality of a product “Thintastic Buffalo Chicken Bagel” which is produced and sold in Einstein Bros. Bagels, a bagel, and coffee restaurant chain. Einstein Bros. Bagels was founded in 1995 and currently has multiple locations across the United States (“FAQs”). The choice of the...
Since its first appearance at the end of the 19th century, the automobile has come a long way not only in its appearance and technical capabilities but also in quality standards. With the improvement of the technology, these vehicles have become faster, easier to operate, and more energy-efficient. However, the...
Voice of the Customer As a rule, the Voice of the Customer (VoC) is typically rendered as the process that involves identifying and retrieving the information regarding the target audience’s preferences and dislikes so that the product designed by the company could meet the clients’ expectations. Though rather basic, the...
Executive Summary EU automotive industry (AI) policy is concerned with two primary aims: promoting economic growth and ensuring safety and sustainability. The focus of the policy on research and development (R&D) is obvious; it allows the EU industry to fulfil the goals of the region and abide by the numerous...
The case of manipulation with the reported earnings exposes an ethical problem of alternative accounting methods. In this situation, Gonzales makes a number of decisions that cannot be considered appropriate. First of all, the choice to create a situation where the reported income is even higher than the real one...
Organizational Structure Definitions from an arts management perspective (Parker, 2012): The mandate is an authorization of an arts organization to perform particular actions (e.g. provide education, mentorship, leadership, and other services) as well as to serve clients coming from all existing artistic fields with any budget. Mission (mission statement) is...
SWOT Analysis Investing in Laura Ashley was a viable opportunity for MUI because the company was associated with several strengths in the business. First, it was apparent that the company had a leadership function that was equipped with the necessary talents to identify the pressures in the market that were...
Abstract This paper dwells upon transparency in organizations and its benefits. A model aimed at improving an organization’s transparency is provided. The advantages of the use of balanced scorecards and strategic diversity are considered in this paper. The approach is applied to the implementation strategy of particular strategic goals. Transparency...
Introduction Management of accounts receivable is an intricate process that follows some distinct steps. First, a company has to determine the right customer extend credit. This can be achieved by reviewing the credit rating of a customer. Secondly, the management should come up with a payment period. Working capital requirements...
Introduction Leadership styles lie at the bedrock of any functional administrative unit. Over the years, different issues have informed the leadership styles adopted by multiple leaders around the world. Most of them revolve around the changing nature of security threats, the realignment of political alliances, and the growing importance of...
Introduction Understanding the impact of weather change and its timing in any trading opportunity is very crucial. Traders are required to have an immediate idea of the weather change that might have an impact on the price of their commodity. Companies and individuals depend on weather forecasting as they must...
Promotion The history of Chinese culture shows that each company that wants to enter the country’s market has to consider Chinese traditions and beliefs. Apple should also pay increased attention to its marketing strategy since its core principles are heavily based on its American origins. Currently, Apple’s plan does not...
Expansion for a U.S. firm is an excellent opportunity to increase the brand’s strength as well as develop its potential for increasing profitability. However, there are a plethora of factors that could undermine the success of an American firm abroad if it does not take into account certain crucial aspects...
Whistleblowing could be defined as an act by an employee of making public immoral or illegal behavior of an organization (Duska, 2011). In light of numerous ethical scandals involving companies such as WorldCom and Enron, whistleblowing became a central element of an ethical structure of business organizations and a hotly...
Organizational Change High competition has pushed organizations to adopt approaches that are aimed at gaining competitive advantage. Adenike, Omotayo, and Abolaji (2013) pointed out that organizational change has become a significant part in enhancing organization’s competitiveness due to the increasingly changing business environment. Armenakis and Harris (2009) observed that advancement...
Acquire training resources For any training to occur, the trainer and the trainee have to be ready for transfer and acquisition of knowledge. The training resources include writing materials, training locations, and facilities. It may also require the trainer to use electronic gadgets like the projector, laptop, and the public...
Introduction Customer service perspective serves as an instrument to ensure that all company’s employees are committed to the customer’s needs since they are the most important aspects in business continuity and sustainability. Wal-Mart Stores Inc is a large-scale business enterprise founded by Sam Walton and known to be the most...
FMEA Failure Modes and Effects Analysis is a framework typically used to determine the existing risks and evaluate the potential harm that they may cause to a company or a project (Kubiak & Benbow, 2014a). The areas that FMEA embraces include the manufacturing process, the design, the promotion of a...
Introduction Any services marketing strategy aims at delivering processes and experiences to customers. It is expected that a company has to focus on its customers and identifies their potential needs to provide them with the required portion of the support, understanding, and services. Services marketing is the field within the...
Executive Summary The objective of this report is to carry out a macro-environmental analysis on global marketing, particularly the entrance into a new global market. The report focuses on the intended entrance of the Roswell Group into the Indian market to offer hospitality services through its Posh Hotels chain. The...
Career management model The work environment is constantly changing due to various factors. Some of the factors which contribute to changes in the work environment include changes in technology and technical professionals, and the need for innovations and inventions in organizations. It is for these reasons that managers and professionals...
Theory of Planned Change Developer: Kurt Lewin (1951). Description of the theoretical perspectives Lewin suggested that change should occur in the environment that compels the participants to accept it. Therefore, the process is split into three key stages (unfreezing, changing, refreezing). Thus, the alterations of the workplace environment and the...
Product Description Business organizations should use appropriate strategies to deliver quality products to their consumers. Effective distribution channels make it easier for companies to market their products successfully. The targeted products are hand-crafted sculptures and paintings. Skilled sculptors and painters will be hired to produce superior masterpieces. As well, some...
Introduction Background A referendum slated for June 2016 would determine whether the United Kingdom (UK) would stay, or exit, the EU. British economic experts have often debated the need for the country to stay in the European Union (EU), or exit the economic bloc (Charter 2012; House of Lords –...
Since the 1980s, standard cost systems (SCSs) were the subject of severe criticism. Most scholars believed that they were inefficient for providing information, which might interest advanced manufacturers. Nevertheless, most American firms still prefer these cost accounting tools. Regardless of critics, the primary advantage of SCS is the fact that...
Introduction The proposed study is aimed at examining the role played by various element of the marketing mix in creating and sustaining brand loyalty. In particular, it is necessary to focus on price, promotion, place, and distribution. This study should answer the following research questions: What elements of the marketing...
Personal financial management is a useful method of controlling income and expenditures as well as planning future savings. By understanding the basic principles and minor aspects of money management such as the compound interest method, people can avoid bankruptcy and enhance their chances for the side income. Since I did...
In the increasingly complex healthcare settings, more people recognize the role of management in achieving organizational goals (Buckbinder and Shanks 25). Managers in healthcare organizations provide effective organizational leadership and help coordinate the actions of healthcare personnel to deliver high-quality care. Such leadership is based on the knowledge of the...
Abstract Utilitarianism is an ethical model of reasoning which emphasizes on the maximization of good and happiness and the minimization of the reverse of happiness. The transistor company is confronted with the ethical issue of choosing to stop the supply of transistors to the heart pacemakers company and or supplying...
An organization’s mission statement is a crucial document that allows all outside and inside stakeholders to understand long-term plans and goals clearly. While the document is often the first official paper produced by project managers, it is a very labor-consuming matter that requires numerous collaborations and careful evaluation. While writing...
Although corporate social responsibility (CSR) is evolving into a mainstream issue for many organizations largely due to the mounting recognition of the need to effectively address non-market forces arising in the business environment, it is increasingly dawning on scholars and practitioners that the concept’s proliferation in business is more catapulted...
Political factors that might affect Goodman Fielder in entering Japanese market include government regulations and policies. Goodman fielder should ensure that they understand all rules and regulations put in place by the Japanese government regarding businesses (Stern 59). For instance, Japanese government has set various policies to safeguard their domestic...
Introduction In this paper, a comprehensive employee compensation and benefits package will be developed. The package is for a secretary who will work in the human resource department of a company that manufactures ice cream in Brooklyn. The paper will begin with an overview of the compensation and benefits package....
Taylor St. Baristas: Estimating Current Situation Estimation of the current situation is a vital step for understanding the online marketplace and finding ways to use social networks for marketing purposes. Taylor St. Baristas is a chain of coffee shops. As for now, it is a network of nine shops located...
The development of information and communication technology (ICT), as well as the globalization processes associated with breaking borders in doing business, has led to finding new ways of organizing people’s work and cooperation. In this context, the concept of smarter working has been developed as managers’ and individuals’ response to...
What elements of positive change do you see implemented by Jim Mallozzi? At the outset Jim Mallozzi explores the use of optimistic energy with a view of realizing organizational goals. Optimism, based on positive thinking, is regarded as a great tool in leading business institutions (Kelly and Cameron 215). This...
The Business Problem and Opportunity Statement Nowadays technology is deeply integrated into various spheres of society, especially in those that are associated with services. More and more customers prefer online purchases that are rather easy and convenient. However, the need to offer innovations and keep customers interested remains a business...
The purpose of amalgamation for CPA The purpose of the unification of the Canadian accounting profession is to create a strong accounting body that will be better-suited to represent its members and clients at the global level. The CPA amalgamation aims to create a strong and united body that will...
UPS’s alternative-fuels fleet as a response to trends taking place in the company’s general environment Every country exists in a constantly changing environment that can be subdivided into the internal and external layers. The general environment is a part of the external environment and consists of international, technological, natural, sociocultural,...
Introduction Situational leadership requires a person to analyze any emerged situation in accordance with his or her team members’ individual skills and experiences. Therefore, novices or people who are not productive enough or do not show good results should receive developing tasks, whereas their leader ought to reconsider his or...
Introduction Customer service management is an essential aspect of the successes of any business (Wetzel, Hammerschmidt, & Zablah, 2014). The success of every company is as a result of keeping their customers satisfied with their products and services. This project will examine and discuss various results of successful customer management....
Effective leadership is essential for a successful organization. However, it is not a simple role to fulfill, and it can involve a lot of different situations, goals, and interactions. This is why there exist many leadership theories that can be applied in various situations. This paper will provide a case...
Abstract The paper has discussed the acquisition of Tumblr by Yahoo. Both companies are social networking platforms. The paper has embraced the circumstances that led to the acquisition of Tumblr by yahoo and the significance of the acquisition. The paper has also discussed the organizational structure of the two companies...
Human resources management is one of the core aspects that can affect the development of organizations. Human resources are often referred to as key assets of companies, which is largely true, especially in companies operating in industries that require innovative approaches and creative vision (Mathis, Jackson, & Valentine, 2015). Some...
The current “fix it” approach maintained by the Worldwide Chemical Company is ultimately faulty. As described in the case study, it leads to the decreased first-quality product yields and on-time deliveries, compromising the production cycle and hampering profits. Thus, the best way to maintain the company’s TQM effort is to...
Part I: Markets Assessment: Germany, Bulgaria, and Greece Entering a new economic environment is always a challenge. Despite its success in the home market, Bimbo Factory may face severe challenges in the context of the EU environment. Although each of the markets, i.e., the German, the Bulgarian, and the Greek...
The modern environment gives rise to numerous challenges in the sphere of business. The increased number of opportunities also means a great rivalry. In such a way, there is a need for an efficient management system that will be able to maintain the functioning of a certain organization at the...
The current wave of information systems (IS) has transformed how retailers serve their customers. Giant companies such as Starbucks Incorporation are using powerful loyalty programs to offer convenient retail processes to their clients (Turban, Volonino, & Wood, 2015). Kohl’s Corporation has also implemented a similar IS program to empower its...
Introduction The following is a discussion on various strategies used by the Enterprise resource to market the enterprise resource software to the small and medium enterprises. The following essay discusses how the reasons why small business enterprises have become the target market for most of the enterprise resource vendors. The...
While deciding on the implementation of the talent development project, it is necessary to analyze resources that need to be used in the program and to focus on the project goals or expected outcomes. The three main evaluative metrics that should be referred to by the decision-maker are the measurement...
Contract management in enterprises of different profiles includes those processes that are necessary to obtain all the essential resources through the establishment of partnership agreements. The purpose of this paper is summarizing the article “Contract Management, Inter Functional Coordination, Trust and Contract performance of Works Contracts in Ugandan Public Procuring...
Introduction Choosing your battles entails calculated tactics, forethought, confidence, and solution-focused strategies to distinguish between dysfunctional and functional disputes, articulate Robbins and Judge (2015). In the context of organizational behavior, the ingenuity of disentangling adverse collisions and instituting effective conflicts is imperative especially for managers and leaders of team groups....
Super Nanny Middle East The Super Nanny Middle East is a unique business that is going to transform an industry that has remained unregulated for a very long time. The idea of training nannies and making them better equipped to meet the educational, nutritional, health, physical, and wellness needs of...
Oakenfull’s article “Targeting Consumer Segments Based on Sexual Orientation: Can Advertisers Swing Both Ways” (2004) explores the reality of gay-oriented advertising. For most marketers, the gay and lesbian segment is a ‘dream market.’ Findings from several scientific studies indicate that gays and lesbians have higher disposable incomes compared with heterosexual...
An earthquake bed is a new product that elicited mixed reactions from the general public. However, it is highly necessary to assess the probability of the success of launching this product in a specific country. There are several factors that have to be considered. The main goal of this paper...
Characteristics of effective metrics Effective metrics have four key characteristics. They are (De Waal, 2013): Easily measurable and calibrated. A good metric should be easy to measure and give the same results in the same conditions regardless of the person recording it. Correlated to the current business performance and predictive...
A business plan is a laborious undertaking that is thought of as an integral part of an entrepreneurial journey. However, most of the document’s formats that are generally accepted by the business world often add to the probability of the concept of death by paperwork (Volker & Phillips, 2018). I...
In the last 100 years, the world has experienced tremendous technological changes in different fields. The emergence of modern technology is one of the changes that has influenced our lives both positively and negatively. Many scholars have argued that technological changes, which happened in the 21st century, affected almost all...
Teams are becoming integral constituents of organizations. Teams are ready to conduct a variety of functions, face challenges, and improve their mutual abilities. Though teamwork is advantageous for organizations’ performance, it can be rather a challenge to establish a successful leadership strategy. The article under consideration examines the issue of...
Why Google Missed the Video Opportunity Google Strategies Having been hugely successful as a web search engine, Google Inc. decided to expand its portfolio by launching a video sharing engine known as Google Video. However, this move was not as successful as they had hoped. The failure resulted from the...
Executive Summary The New Balance Company is attempting at entering the environment of the global economy with its latest Men’s 611 brand. However, competing with the brands that have already become household names is bound to be rather tricky. Therefore, the firm will need an elaborate branding strategy and an...
Introduction This paper is a review of my completed thesis, which argues that the biotensegrity model could explain organizational culture. The use of the biotensegrity model to represent organizational culture partially comes from the findings of researchers, such as Clément (2004) and Aspromourgos (2001), who have demonstrated how the tensegrity...
Legal Issues in E-Commerce Introduction Since its introduction, the online shopping and e-commerce platform has experienced an exponential growth. Business-to-consumer has contributed significantly to the development of this form of trade. However, like in all other form of emerging technologies, there are several concerns that make it hard for online...
Introduction Modern businesses tend to become more customer-oriented; this is one of the reasons why they involve clients in the design of the products. This practice is called co-creation, which means that users are able to express various opinions about the qualities that a product should have (Bhala 2010, p....
Introduction Working at the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation as the Quality Assurance Representative, one has to make sure that the customers’ needs are addressed exactly and that every demand is met. The requirements are based not only on the necessity to maintain customer satisfaction rates high but also to facilitate the...
