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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...
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...
Tucker Company This reflective journal evaluates a number of issues associated with Tucker Company. A brief description of the issues facing the firm, the major stakeholders, and the prevailing problems are analysed. The journal also assesses the key management theories coupled with what the firm should have done in order...
Overview of the company Wal-Mart operates in retail stores that are widespread in the United States. The stores are also available in other countries. The enterprise branches include discount stores, neighborhood markets, and supercenters. The company has a distinguished competitive advantage in the market. The firm is the largest retailer...
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...
Abstract This paper delves into the business practices implemented by Panda Express and Clif Bar and attempts to showcase the effectiveness of developing positive attitudes in the workplace and its impact on employee performance and retention. Introduction The power of a positive attitude on the part of employees supposedly enhances...
Introduction The acquisition of Zappos by Amazon is a good example of the complications of combining two companies that have different organizational cultures. Although the merger between the two companies was mostly inspired by developments in the market place, the usual expectation is that the values and cultures of the...
Papa John’s Pizza is one of the few companies that provide their clients with high-quality products and eminent customer service at the same time. The incomes of the company per restaurant are averaging almost $1 million. Papa John’s Pizza was able to conquer the market due to several strengths inherent...
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 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...
Orpic is one of the largest organisations in the Sultanate of Oman and one of the most rapidly growing enterprises in the Middle East oil and gas industry. One of its recent strategic goals is to increase the asset base by more than $9 billion and the product output –...
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...
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs One of the most well-known motivational theories, Maslow’s Hierarchy presupposes that the actions of an individual are aimed primarily at satisfying their needs, the physiological being the basic ones, whereas the necessity for self-actualization, which refers to the realization of one’s potential, comes at the very...
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...
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...
Nowadays, coffee has become so popular that it is no longer served as a simple black beverage. Various syrups, creams, sauces, and alcohol drinks are added to it in order to attract potential customers. Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts are the most popular coffee shops in the country, each with its...
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 Organizations often determine their intended objectives and goals before establishing their specific course of action to help them accentuate and realize their goals. However, the most appropriate course of action can only be verified after a thorough analysis of the industry’s characteristics to determine the forces that influence its...
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...
Brief Summary of the Case The case that we are supposed to analyze is devoted to the experience of one diving resort that suddenly became less popular among tourists. In 2008, the owner of the Coral Divers Resort found out that the number of divers using their services was gradually...
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...
Introduction Cadillac Motor Car Division is part of the General Motors Company, a firm that designs, produces, and sells motor cars and car parts all over the globe. Cadillac is focused on the marketing and production of luxury cars for sale in the United States, Europe, China, and other countries....
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...
Introduction Modern life, as well as many good mornings, is hard to imagine without a cup of coffee. Being discovered in Ethiopia around 800 AD, coffee is one of the most popular beverages preferred by people around the whole world. There are multiple choices of occupations where coffee makers are...
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...
Introduction The audit plan is prepared after collecting basic information of the client. The information will then be used for identifying the risk level and developing audit strategies (Pickett 43). The basic information of Sun Life Financial is provided in the following. Products Sun Life Financial is a leading financial...
Abstract The primary purpose of this paper is to discuss some of the aspects related to ethics in the workplace. A case study will be reviewed to get a better understanding of commonly used approaches and complications that may occur. Some of the key points such as the role of...
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....
Executive Summary The report entails a critical review of total quality management in the operation of a firm. The various ways through which the total quality management can contribute to an organization success are evaluated. However, the report takes a narrow approach of total quality management. This arises from the...
Introduction Fundamental leadership success secrets separate the successful and effective persons in charge from the average and mediocre leaders in current firms. Leadership technique is studied from gurus, learned in discussion groups and exists as a component of an individual’s inborn special headship technique set built up over years, and...
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...
Analyzing the case, one should mind several crucial concerns that impact Porcinis success and condition its rapid growth and increased popularity. These are the unique recognizable image of full-service restaurants, a successful pricing strategy, and the high quality of the provided goods and services. The combination of all these aspects...
ERP is a single kit of computer applications that aggregates the processes within the organization. The system allows furnishing a holistic view of the business where the database is unified and integrated. The AIS has developed into a profound and extensive system with the help of the ERP. Moreover, the...
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...
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 Leadership is a social influence in which a person can motivate or influence others and acquire their support in order to work together and accomplish a certain task. A leader can be defined as a person with the ability to influence others to work as a team and directs...
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...
The First Strategic Option In the first place, PepsiCo’s Organic Gatorade is targeted at athletes, as its primary intention is to restore sugar and sodium levels after training (George, 2016). To interest this consumer group, it is critical to pay attention to the drink’s positive features. For example, employing “Hello...
Introduction Hyde Park Electronics is a family business with 42 employees and manufactures ultrasonic proximity sensors. Initially, the business had concentrated more on the cash management and strict sales management but lacked a long-term strategy that would ensure continuous success. After taking over as the CEO, Lewis and his team...
Introduction Innovation can be defined as a strategic change in the existing business aspects of the development of new ones that are aimed at the improvement of effectiveness, performance, and competitiveness (Research and innovation para. 1-4). The present paper considers the innovation of Uber company. According to the Uber case...
Abstract This paper gives a summary of the research that was conducted to understand the unique issues surrounding the use of big data in the supply chain. The discussion identifies the major opportunities associated with the continued use of big data. The emerging obstacles affecting the use of big data...
The Human Resource Selection process is very important. It determines the kind of candidates who will pass through to become employees of the Organization. The paper would examine the combination of three selection methods. After the job applicants have gone through the recruitment stage, they now enter an important stage...
Project Name and Purpose The project name is the Employee Recognition Framework. It is established to help in designing, developing, and implementing the recognition framework for the employees in an organization (Swider et al., 2015). The issues such as communication strategy, policy framework, healthy workplace, and retention of the workgroup...
The Parameters for Evaluating the Sufficiency of Different Types of Data There are two major types of errors that can occur due to the insufficient evaluation of data – false negative and false positive; the former error happens when the null hypothesis that was actually disproved by the data is...
Introduction Strategic planning is a crucial process that allows companies to plan their business according to their capabilities and resources. The process involves careful consideration of market factors and conditions that could affect the company’s decision in the future. The changing spectrum of competition requires companies to monitor the outcome...
Introduction Nowadays, the coffee shop market undergoes considerable changes and improvements. Organisations that make their decisions to enter this market and open new shops have to be ready to work hard and develop effective marketing plans to identify important goals and actions. In this marketing report, several elements of the...
One realizes the fact that the evolution of modern society is based on the development of scientific thought and numerous digital devices that appear due to technological progress. The implementation of these new tools results in a significant reconsideration of the traditional approaches used to perform some important activities. Furthermore,...
Ethics Audit: Key Stages of the Process Institutionalizing ethical standards in an organization setting is an essential step toward creating the environment in which a company can not only operate but also thrive. Ethical principles are required to build a competent communication strategy, make decisions at the corporate level, and...
Outsourcing and Offshoring Although often used as synonyms, outsourcing and offshoring are, in fact, quite different from each other. Outsourcing typically presupposes buying certain services from a different company, whereas offshoring means shifting the services of a company to a different location (Hearh & Kishore, 2009). In addition, outsourcing can...
Introduction Three candidates were referred for the Human Resources Director post. However, the best finalist for the job was Shawanda Jackson. Ms. Jackson was chosen as the qualifier using a well-planned strategy. The other two candidates, Mr. Sam Fein and Ms. Lola Vega were similarly remarkable, but they would not...
Analysis of the challenges facing the merger of the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company and Shell Transport and Trading, and recommendations on how these should be confronted The merger faced many challenges ranging from political to economical which made the management distort the company’s core values and objectives. The areas of...
Introduction This is a diversity management strategy report for Aramex as a multinational corporation (MNC). It is expected that the strategy will enhance Aramex’s competitiveness in the global economy. The report clearly explains the principles of diversity management for the Aramex, identifies the challenges faced by the company in introducing...
Leadership provides a means for organizations to pursue their goals. The vision determines where the team wants to be in the long-term. The Toyota lean principles are important in the day to day running of organizational activities. The fourteen principles guided the success of Toyota’s change of strategy. The Toyota...
There is no use denying the fact that the world dictates its own conditions for people. Coherent society appreciates strong willed people, who are able to respond to changing environment and become successful. Moreover, it should also be said that the skills of team work are also needed for a...
Abstract Diversity in terms of promoting individual differences in organizations can be discussed as typical for many companies today. Diversity in organizations is usually viewed as a positive phenomenon, but the managers’ approaches to addressing diversity can be various and rather ineffective while depending on the global tendencies in this...
Every enterprise requires good record keeping. Valuing a business is critical to its success. It is prudent to establish the valuation techniques that suit one’s business. Adjusted Present Value and Net Present Value are some of the valuation techniques to examine. Adjusted Present Value It is the Net Present Value...
Introduction to the Topic Area The performance of an organization largely depends on the existing organizational culture. It has been acknowledged that companies with strong cultures can be characterized by good communication and collaboration, as well as a favorable atmosphere, which results in employees’ commitment to the established organizational goals...
Introduction The article How to Keep Your Employees Motivated in a Downturn by Peter Twemlow (published in The Guardian newspaper on the 20th of November 2012) investigates a highly important topic of employee encouragement in the period when the company is going through hard times. The recommendations the author provides...
Introduction In the last five years, the infamous deepwater horizon oil spill has generated heated debate across the globe on the sustainability of oil mining activities of the BP Company and other competitors. The deepwater oil spillage begun in the region of Gulf of Mexico and has had one of...
Process-Oriented Organization: Challenges Addressing issues associated with information management implies handling numerous challenges in an organizational environment, and the case of Pinnacle West is a clear example of the specified phenomenon. For instance, with the shift of the focus from people to processes, the threat of mismanaging human resources will...
Introduction The demands and challenges of the world’s population are increasing rapidly. These needs range from organisational inadequacies to corruption, from environmental conservation to disease or from transport to technology. This aspect means that entrepreneurs have an array of opportunities to create a business venture. Entrepreneurship entails not only the...
Introduction Large companies and corporations in different countries can be extremely dissimilar in terms of preferred practices and accepted values. Nevertheless, when it comes to the key similarities between them, it needs to be said that the work of every corporate management team is aimed at leading a company to...
Nike Inc. was established in 1964 under the name Blue Ribbon Sports. Today, the company focuses on the design, manufacture, and distribution of sportswear and accessories. It produces sports shoes, apparels, and accessories like gloves, bags, and sunglasses among others. Nike sells products under its brand (Mahdi et al. 2015)....
A complete integration of the four business and location strategies by Unilever, a giant global corporation has seen it uniquely maintain a lead in the share of the market and a strong position against its competitors in the field of consumer goods and household favorites for many years. These strategies...
Introduction This paper explores a specific case of job evaluation where several of a company’s managers disagree about the rating that should be given to a particular worker. They approach the evaluation of the job from different perspectives and thus face misunderstanding. The sections below will include an educated opinion...
Logistics Logistics refers to a combination of processes associated with the management of products and services that flow between their original point and the point of consumption. As a rule, logistics is concerned with whether the existing movement of goods and services meets the requirements of customers and companies. For...
Introduction This memo is about market-based compensation program effectiveness. It offers a working definition of a market-based compensation program and then uses that definition to describe features of the program that a firm would consider when planning and implementing it. The definition and arguments offered are based on secondary scholarly...
A brief overview of the company Apple Inc. is one of the leaders in the sphere of personal computers and other electronic devices globally. The company was established in California in 1977. Apple Inc. “designs, manufactures and markets” personal computers, mobile communication and media devices it also “sells a variety...
Introduction The chief aim of this paper is to present a cross-cultural briefing report on behalf of Clever Clogs International to its new female Muslim manager in her mid-thirties who Clever Clogs International intends to transfer from Lebanon to Amsterdam, Netherlands. The report will focus on the current state of...
The use of necessary skills in work is an essential part of almost any profession. The better the employee is oriented in the assigned tasks and can execute orders in a qualified manner, the more likely that a specific organisation will receive a professional worker. An appropriate application that helps...
Introduction Recruitment is the process of analyzing, attracting and hiring qualified candidates to fill a given job position in the organization. However, this process is currently full of fraudulent practices, especially on migrant employees throughout the world. Fraudulent practices of recruitment agencies and employers make the biggest problem for migrant...
Introduction In the modern world of business, companies have to engage in stiff competition in order to survive in the market. This pertains not only to companies working inside one country but to international businesses as well. On the whole, it is paramount for such organizations to appropriately formulate their...
The purpose of a company’s financial statement is to inform the readers about the financial operations, revenue, and expenditures registered within a certain period (Fontinelle 2017). Differently put, in a financial statement, a company tells the public how much money it has earned and paid over a particular time frame....
Sears image creation using social media Sears has been around for over 100 years. Its recent launch of social media and product placement campaign aims at appealing to a young market aged between 10 and 17 years just before they get back to school. To achieve this, Sears has collaborated...
Executive Summary Burberry is a multinational corporation that specializes in the production of apparel, accessories, and cosmetics. The company is famous for the manufacture and distribution of trench coats. Burberry has outlets in the United States, Asia, Europe, Australia, and Africa. It runs a promotional campaign dubbed “Burberry Bespoke”, which...
Introduction Global trade leads to large-scale transfers of cheaply and efficiently processed foodstuffs from unidentified sources to foreign markets. This situation has resulted in growing concerns about the disappearance of local food traditions, reduction in the quality and safety, and detachment between food production and consumption. As a result, a...
Although Sikorsky Aircraft Company has been known for its trademark quality standard since the day that it was founded, improvements are crucial for the efficacy of the firm’s performance and the satisfaction of the customers (NDT/Quality Assurance Materials & Processing Lab Quality Manager, 2016). Moreover, given the industry that the...
Analyze the key factors that have caused eBay to struggle in Japan, China, and other Asian markets to determine if these mistakes could have been avoided Competition is an inevitable aspect of our day to day business world. It is a concept that has both positive and negative effects on businesses....
Introduction One of the most noted entertainers originating from Canada, Cirque du Soleil often does not need an introduction after it completely captured the minds of many people from different continents and managed to create a new space in the entertainment market. Cirque’s Blue Ocean strategy was directed at challenging...
Institutional Conditions and Transitions According to the definition that was given by Mike Peng, institutional transition ‘can be defined as fundamental and comprehensive changes introduced to the formal and informal rules of the game that affect the organizations as players’ (Peng 2003). Although the fees for the schooling seem to...
Abstract At the heart of every competitive firm is an efficient organizational culture. This fact explains why many corporations have been focusing on organizational theory to create the best working environments that can support their business objectives. The practice has led to diverse organizational behaviors, leadership processes, and project management...
Introduction The following essay is concerned with the strategic implementation aspect of organization. The essay examines the strategic implementation of the General Motors Company where I work. The essay determines as to whether it is true that the implementation is the most difficult aspect of strategic management. The main objective...
Carrying out tests in the manufacturing setting is an essential step towards improving the production values in an organization and delivering the products and services of the finest quality. Although the ANOVA testing tool is not traditionally viewed as a part and parcel of the manufacturing setting, it is still...
How can Wrist & Rye improve its functioning and attain higher revenues by choosing an online marketing campaign? Wrist & Rye is a specific company that is focused on the creation and distribution of jewelry for men who adhere to a particular lifestyle. However, at the moment, it needs a...
Executive Summary Paint Party aims to provide painting opportunities, arouse aspirations, and enhance the satisfaction of amateur and intermediate painters. Analysis of the market shows that there are painting enthusiasts in college who need to hone their artistic skills. Moreover, the analysis of the market shows that amateur and intermediate...
Metrics of Success There is a multitude of metrics in the article that show the success of the Bellevue Mall. The first is that the price per square foot of store space in the mall is three times higher than average. The perceived decline of physical retail could lead a...
Fast food companies and chains should embrace the most appropriate business models depending on the products marketed to the consumers (Min 16). Yashinoya is one of the leading fast food chain stores in Japan. The multinational corporation was founded in the year 1899. It markets beef bowl to its customers...
Introduction Marketing a new product is often associated with significant risks as the product can be unpopular or even go unnoticed, the target audience can remain indifferent to it, and so on. However, the benefits of developing and marketing new products are also unquestionable as the ability to market them...
What problems or inefficiencies did the founders of PassAct see that led them to start a new firm? In the middle of 90th, Louise Rawlings and James Blevins were employed in the trade for the main dealer of electronic units. They noticed firstly a precise irritation met by scientists at...
Executive Summary The paper at hand is devoted to the analysis of the process of strategic management basing on the Coca-Cola case study. In the framework of the relevant study, such aspects as a mission statement, a vision statement and values were examined. The principle aim of this analysis resided...
Eleonora Paolocci’s article “Digital Strategies of Consumer Involvement and Innovation Dynamics: A Cross-Sector Explorative Study” (2014) is devoted to the investigation of the collaborative process between consumers and providers through digital technologies. The nature of this study can be examined with the help of the research onion suggested by Saunders,...
Introduction Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) is a hospitality holding entity intent on acquiring variegated shares for its brands, including Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, and Sleep Inn (Fraser, 2012). This paper enumerates a detailed analysis of the CHH Inc. by way of outlining its size and growth, industry classification, vision,...
Contingency plans are essential for the majority of organizations. They allow the company to have a course of action even when the original plans become obsolete due to an unforeseen problem. Natural disasters, terrorist attacks, sabotage, technical errors, and a great number of other issues may cause a company to...
The present case discusses the company Automaten Technik Baumann (ATB), which is a medium-sized manufacturer and distributor of parking meters for on-street parking. Due to the popularization of mobile parking and ticketing solutions, the company’s CEO Peter Bauer is worried that the demand for ATB’s products will drop significantly. Therefore,...
Audience analysis is normally carried out by any technical writers when they intend to undertake a project of any size. It involves assessment of the target audience to make sure that all the information availed to them is correct and relevant to them (McKay, Davis, & Fanning, 2009). The audience’s...
