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Introduction Outsourcing is the process through which one business contracts with another business to offer services that can be undertaken by employees in-house. Normally, the outsourced tasks could be executed by the business itself. However, there are advantages that outsourcing can bring to a company (Heric & Singh, 2010). The...
Introduction According to Matt (2012), Indiana is one of the states in the U.S., established in 1816. The state covers 94,321square kilometers. It borders Michigan to the north, Ohio to the east, and Illinois to the west. Indiana ranks position 15 of the most populated states in the United States....
Introduction Fairness is one of the main criteria for the validity of employee compensation. The following memo examines the concept of the market-based compensation program, defines the roles of the external competitiveness and internal equity, and suggests an approach to balancing them. The suggestion is substantiated with an example of...
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was founded in 1960 as a cartel of the world’s biggest oil suppliers to help them to control the oil price and their own share and profit (Mankiw, 2014, p. 356). Nowadays the organization consists of 12 countries: “Algeria, Angola, Ecuador, Iran, Iraq,...
Abstract Traditionally, the buying and selling of products and services has always occurred either through a face to face transaction, a letter of intent or even a simple phone call where a person places an order and pays upon delivery. Yet due advances in technology where the scale and scope...
Introduction Today, more than ever before, change is increasingly becoming a constant reality for any organisation looking to survive and thrive in these turbulent and uncertain times (Merrill, 2002), characterized by increasing globalisation, rapid pace of technological innovation, intense competition, new regulations, and shifting social and demographic trends (By, 2005;...
Market segmentation Market segmentation is critical for the success of the organization. As such, firms have to be tactical while deciding on the market segment to be targeted by a particular product or service. The reason is that consumer demands are varied depending on several factors including age and income....
Introduction Recently, long term planning in most organizations has formed quite a significant part of strategic management, thus implying the uniqueness in approach that is being applied to management. Practically speaking, strategy formulation is usually interlinked with the organization’s goals or objectives. In addition, the strategy development should be coupled...
Introduction The activities of various firms and businesses translate to a myriad of environmental issues. The responsibility of companies and businesses towards the environment is continually emphasized through care for the natural environment (Gomes, Scherer, Gonçalves, Neto & Kruglianskas 2013). As a result, many firms are taking up environmental sustainability...
Introduction Thesis Amazon should establish cargo facilities in Beijing, New Delhi, and Munich and introduce the prime delivery service in these regions, which will require a sound strategy with the focus on effective information systems (IS), human resource management (health risks) and urban pressures in the areas discussed. Changes in...
The issue of sustainability has become a major concern of businesses and consumers over the last decade. The awareness about the sociological, institutional, and economic aspects of the country’s environmental impact is a part of today’s political agenda. A broad range of measures must be taken to ensure that businesses...
Standards and Procedures Ethical behavior is very important in ensuring that Company X is successful in its normal operations. In this section of the ethics program, it is important to understand some of the applicable standards and procedures that define how individual employee should behave. This section would identify some...
Introduction Business firms have the moral obligation to ensure that they deliver quality and quantity goods to their customers. However, there have been several cases about the operation of firms, where firms sway from this moral duty by way of concentrating on maximizing profits rather than balancing between profits and...
Abstract Academics and professionals have recognized the importance of family-controlled firms in global economies. Some findings illustrate that such businesses make major contributions to owners and shareholders. However, family-owned firms have presented corporate governance and sustainability challenges, as well as opportunities not witnessed in other companies in which ownership tends...
Abstract This paper indicates that the use of modern technologies in supply chain can result in preparedness against various risks. However, ICT supply chains are promote to cyber risks that can disorient the business model of the affected company. The discussion encourages companies to form Supply Chain Risk Councils (SCRCs)...
Abstract The correlational study made use of a quantitative research design to evaluate the perceptions of employees towards CSR programs in Thailand. A descriptive survey approach was utilized in this particular research. The study had been informed by several intricate factors; key among them the fact that ethical concern and...
Introduction A presented case enlightens a situation with a changed reward strategy at Charlie’s Spot-Out Company. William, a parts washer, was working relatively slow, especially in low periods when there was a relatively small amount of work. Therefore, Charlie implemented a new reward incentive paying per item washed instead of...
Introduction Cultural distance influences the efficacy of management approaches in different cultures. The differences affect aspects such as negotiations and conflict resolution, which form part of business processes such as mergers and acquisitions, and labor negotiations (Metcalf, Bird, Peterson, Shankarmahesh & Lituchy, 2007). This paper evaluates the differences in culture...
Introduction Research writing in management is important. It is essential to master the methods and skills of doing research. In the essay, there are two parts, with the first part being an analysis of research in one of the major management sectors. In this first part, I analyze one of...
Introduction Organizations today strive to etch a commanding global presence. Many of the multinational companies, though having significant global presence, are not equally aggressive in their global strategy. Globalization today has become a necessity for sustenance for most organizations and firms strive to fulfill this obligation. The effectiveness of management...
Introduction Manufacturing and service systems have similarities and differences. To some extent, many organizations mix manufacturing and service operations to meet customer interest, attract new consumers and succeed in the fulfillment of their economic mission and other objectives. For instance, nowadays, an increasing number of manufacturing enterprises recognize the significance...
There is no secret that the DMAIC framework for a project improvement has been viewed as one of the most groundbreaking and most widely used tools for successfully promoting changes in the context of a company (Kubiak & Benbow, 2009a). However, due to the need to avoid manufacturing issues at...
Introduction and Core Issues Charles I had established a company called The Post Office in 1635 which grew since then to a very wide company, but later in the 90’s it broke off into two segments; one that handled the post and one that handled the media. In 2002, The...
Introduction Leadership can be described as the art of motivating people to achieve a common goal or the process of social influence to enlist the support of others to achieve a desired goal (Bowerman and Van wart 2011, p.72). In today’s world, businesses face numerous challenges from different areas. Change...
Abstract The culture of an organization can determine the positive or negative development in the organization. Leadership promotes ethics and determines how culture is formed and maintained in an organization. Personal characteristics of leaders also play a significant role in organizational culture. Good leaders ought to have flexibility and adaptability...
Introduction Easycut hair salon has just been opened in a small country town. In order for the owner to realize the full potential of her business, a marketing plan will be required. The plan will detail the steps that are to be followed if the business is to be successful....
Introduction This report is aimed at discussing the branding strategy of British Airways. This organization was founded in 1972, and since that time, it has become one of the largest airlines in the world (Woodley 2006, p. 156). This company serves the destinations that are located in six continents. Overall,...
History of Dubai The economy was initially based on pearl-fishing until oil was discovered about 50 years ago. The economy became heavily reliant on oil that was discovered in various islands, and given the ready market in the world, the country’s economy was boosted. However, this did not last forever....
Introduction Achieving competitive edge is a fundamental aspect in both profit and non-profit making organisations. Howard (259) posits that competitive advantage can be attained through various strategies such as integration of new technology among others. However, maintaining competitive advantage is challenging due to high competition. In addition to new technology,...
Differences between supply chain management and logistics Marketing is one of the most significant functions in any business organization. Marketing has a significant impact on the success of a business (Horch, 2009). Marketing involves a number of activities. Among the activities are the supply chain management (SCM) and logistics. The...
Summary The article “Disney and Other Companies, CFOs Help Drive Sustainability” delves into the subject of corporate sustainability practices and how they are increasingly becoming intertwined with new operational initiatives in creating a means by which factories and supply chains operate in a sustainable manner. Jay Rasulo, the chief financial...
Abstract The reputation of a company determines, to a large extent, its profitability and consumer sentiment. Businesses that are alive to this fact tend to observe better care of how they are perceived. Those that fail to work on their image suffer terribly by registering lower sales and recording little,...
Introduction Business ethics is an aspect for consideration when determining the level of business success. Businesses implement codes of ethics in order to promote honesty, integrity, and organizational success (Lawrence & Weber, 2014). Despite the existence of codes of ethics, many businesses fail due to unethical business practices that violate...
The 3Ps of GSCM The company managers face a number of encounters in administering profitable and competitive corporations while trying to embrace the comprehensive ethical and social tasks. Such encounters appear in the overall banner of Corporate Social Responsibility. In fact, the CSR needs the corporations to assimilate the ecological,...
One of the outstanding functions of a leader is to create a vision for his or her organization. It is necessary to have a vision in order to ensure an organization realizes its goals. Every individual in an organization can create “a concrete mechanism for examining and verifying the successful...
Introduction Customers and consumers are constantly being bombarded by the media and other avenues with information pertaining to products existent in the market. This form of publicity may be catalyzed by a variety of events which may provide positive or negative publicity to the product or brand. Product harm crisis...
Introduction Change is intertwined into professional and personal components of lives. It has the ability to steadily occur within the environment mankind dwells in and even beyond. This reflective treatise attempts to explicitly review the successful and unsuccessful organizational changes in relation to models and philosophies of change management. Besides,...
Company Introduction: General Profile In this paper, the analysis of the Canadian export corporation, which is called Arconas, is sustained. The official Internet page, which contains the detailed overview of the company operations, is the following link www.arconas.com. The business direction, which is embraced by Arconas, concerns the production of...
In the management literature, entrepreneurship and innovation are complementary of each other as both are critical not only for organizational prosperity and sustainability, but also in the generation of wealth and value for the company (Subramanian & Moslehi, 2013). While the survey taken to identify my personal strengths confirms this...
In the context of product recalls, crisis management can be defined as the systematic attempt often initiated by the management of the organization to avoid organizational crises or to manage those crisis events that do occur using various crisis management strategies classified into four main categories, namely denial, involuntary recall,...
Background Public sector organisations adopt change to ensure that service delivery to their clients is done at a reduced cost. Zhou and Tse (2006) assert that profit-making organisations, which are reluctant to embrace change, risk losing their competitive edge. Hence, they fail to realise the needs of their clients. In...
Executive Summary This report delves into the extensive differences between the U.S. and Japan and attempts to explain the inherent difficulties most Americans would experience in attempting to setup a new business in Japan. Through this report, readers will be able to develop a better understanding of the strangeness of...
Introduction British Petroleum (BP) is a multinational company that deals with gas, crude oil, and petroleum products (Frerrier, 2010). Its headquarters are in London. According to statistics, BP is among the largest energy companies based on market capitalization. Based on annual income, it was named the fifth-largest company in the...
Introduction Our construction company has been tasked with the responsibility of constructing the tallest skyscraper in the globe to be based in Rio de Janeiro. Dubai will finance the project, China will provide the raw materials, and management of the project shall be from the United States. On the other...
Introduction In the recent past, the number of students enrolling at institutions of higher learning has dramatically increased in line with the shifting expectations in the job market. However, of concern is the fact that many of these students enroll into disciplines and courses they have scant information about, leading...
The process of building and managing collaborative teams is often difficult because of the necessity to apply the persons’ skills and goals to complete the collective task. To understand the factors which can lead to building ineffective teams, it is necessary to focus on the discussion of the case “Two...
Introduction The US economy and transportation and logistics management are intertwined. A strong economy makes the management of transportation and logistics more effective. Quality transportation and logistics management results in a strong financial system. After years of recession, the US economy is gradually recovering. Indeed, the fluctuation in the economy...
The European and North American transport systems present a mix of similarities and difference. The author must have found it necessary and therefore compelled to compare these two regions because they are among the key global transport powerhouses in regards freight transportation. The regions have been used to offer the...
Reflecting on the success of Vivek Gupta, the IBM salesman, chapter nineteen, discusses personal selling and sales management strategies. Over the years, personal selling has become a lucrative career since salespersons often add value to a product or the selling process (Grewal & Levy, 2011). In the concept of value...
Case of Dell: Quick on Its Feet Summary Started in 1983, Dell grew to top the charts of the most successful IT companies in the 2000s (Our history, 2015). The success of the company can be attributed to the factors such as its innovative approach and the adoption of the...
Growth in terms of revenue and earnings is the priority of every investor. In most companies, rapid developments lead to decreased performance in stock (Jones 201). Growth and death are not found in every organization. However, it is important to note that stagnation does not necessarily translate to death. Growth...
The Specifications of the American Economy The United States of America represents the most dominant world economy level, which may be justified by the high development of the US infrastructure as well as efficient international marketing. Thus, the American dollar became the most usable world transaction currency. It characterizes the...
Businesses use few funds advertising over the internet through websites as compared to other forms of advertisements thereby making website adverts economical for corporations. The content of the advert is also accessible for a longer period and can be viewed by a bigger audience can be reached within the shortest...
Executive Summary The need for a geographical business growth informs the adoption of a market dominance strategy by Prius Electronics. The transition in the management of this family-owned enterprise has necessitated the deepening of its hold on the high-end market. The approach relies on the spending power of the said...
Introduction: Implementing a Socially Responsible Marketing Plan A wheatgrass business represents a profitable venture that includes a variety of farming activities. The industry of wheatgrass cultivation, however, produces a wide range of environmental concerns. Therefore, it is crucial to developing a socially responsible marketing plan for the wheatgrass production launching....
In the present-day world, nearly all business theorists seem to have agreed upon the fact that the right use of information that the entrepreneur in question has at his/her disposal makes a pivoting point in the development of private entrepreneurship. However, the so-called informational systems need a very delicate treatment....
Purpose The Oasis Company created by a friend of mine has been in business for quite a while (since the 1990s), although it has never gained a large recognition. Belonging to the pleiad of the UAE small businesses, the entrepreneurship has never grown to the nationwide level, not to mention...
SMART Corporation’s original structure SMART Corporation is one of the leading public transport companies in Singapore. The firm has registered massive success over the past decade through its unique management strategies. The structural frame is one of the four distinctive lenses from which a person can view a firm based...
There is no use denying the fact that technologies and different digital devices play very important role nowadays. People accustom to the comfort and wide range of possibilities which the usage of devices of this sort provides. With this in mind, it is possible to say that there is a...
When considering how human beings can get more out of work and life, it is important to consider the concept of rationalisation. Rationalisation as a concept has been defined by Max Weber a leading authority on issues of economy, employment, work, and capitalism. Rationalisation is a concept that applies to...
Reading summary Xerox was once a well-performing company in the marketplace. The company went through a difficult financial time before the end of the 1990s. It plunged into bankruptcy. To begin with, the Securities and Exchange Commission investigated the accounting practices of the company (Grewal & Levy, 2012). Several cost-cutting...
Critical success factors, resources and capabilities There are several concepts that are useful for explaining the ways in which companies can gain a competitive advantage over other enterprises. At first, one should mention critical success factors. They can be defined as the essential elements or prerequisites that are vital to...
There are two major ways to approach a job: task- and worker-oriented. The first method implies the focus on tasks completed and tools used, whereas the second method concentrates on features a worker has to have to complete the job effectively. It is important to employ a combination of these...
“In probably 99% of such cases… my answer would be ‘No, I will not share my password’… That said, my response… was from the perspective of the business owner.” (Edmond par. 3-4). Introduction Not very recently, perhaps just a few years ago, there came to existence a certain peculiar practice...
Introduction The rapid growth of Web Reservations International (WRI) can be viewed as an example of how technologies can transform a certain area of economic activities. In this case, one should speak about the budget youth and independent travel market which passes through the period of rapid development (Savills World...
Companies use critical and creative advertisements to influence the perception of the targeted clients through consistency in appeal to emotion, credibility, and logic. Primarily, the Hardees Restaurant has creatively used the element of sex appeal to advertising its Buffalo blue cheese burger through a renowned celebrity. Through the use of...
Abstract On February 6th, 2014, the Board of Directors of Crumbs Bakery requested the head of the Procurement and Budgeting Board to conduct a feasibility study about alternative sources of energy that would help the company to reduce its costs. I was chosen as the best qualified applicant to prepare...
Introduction There are four characteristics that are in demand within a technology oriented enterprise, namely: high market responsiveness, fast developments, low cost, and finally high levels of creativity, innovation and efficiency. What must be understood though is that such characteristics are dependent upon the type of technical teams that are...
As an object of my future economic research, I have chosen Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (WDP&R). It is a subsidiary company of a larger corporation, The Walt Disney Company. Type of Industry Walt Disney Parks and Resorts operates in the amusement park industry and is closely connected...
Introduction The contemporary world is dominated by technological innovations, which have led to introduction of sophisticated electronic goods. At present, many individuals are seeking technological solutions to their social and economic challenges. For example, there is a high demand for reliable and cheap communication systems. Indeed, many companies and individuals...
The only element within the marketing mix that does not generate cost is pricing. The latter generates revenue. Since the generations of revenue and profit maximization are the key goals of any business establishment, it is important to devise the most effective pricing strategies (Grewal & Levy, 2012). There are...
Observables artifacts, espoused values, and basic assumptions for the firms General electric is a company that is focused on the management of time. Time management is applied at different levels starting with an individual employee who should be at the right place at the right time. Through the management of...
Maintaining high-quality standards is a challenging yet essential goal to pursue for every company operating in the global economy realm. With the advance of the production technologies, the quality standards have been upgraded, as well; therefore, the need to incorporate an all-embracive approach for quality management emerged. At present, the...
Introduction It is imperative to note that the understanding of the concepts related to small groups is vital for every professional in this area. Such knowledge can be utilized to improve team dynamics and the efficiency of operations. It is important to note that a broad range of theories and...
Identifying the problems that a company may face in the environment of the global economy is essential for developing a sustainable approach and becoming successful in the target market. The specified task is especially complicated for Indian organizations, which have to manage a variety of unique obstacles that the Indian...
Achieving popularity among readers is not an easy task for publishers. Avelino and Matthews managed to found a unique comic book and graphic novel publisher Secret Acres. Analyzing the possible methods of increasing the demand for the production of Secret Acres and considering the effectiveness of using distribution through e-readers...
Creating and Managing Organizational Culture Organizational culture and structure are in tight connection. These two aspects of the organization tend to impact each other quite a lot. In the contemporary business world, the management system and structure of a company determine the inner relationships, communication, attitudes, and general atmosphere. Organizational...
General Issues The phenomenon of a competitive bid is quite common in the global market as well as in local ones. Typically defined as the situation, in which the issuer chooses from a range of bids submitted by the companies applying for a deal (Harding, 2015), the specified phenomenon allows...
Management control system refers to the initiatives launched and implemented to ensure that human resources produce the best outcome for any given organization (Merchant 2012). Operational and Strategic Activities of Macquarie University Macquarie University operation and strategy can be evaluated by examining the motivation of the employees, the culture, training...
What are the key challenges to be addressed by CEO Tom Morris and his management team at BrandMaker? There are quite several challenges facing the operations of BrandMaker. Some of these challenges are emanating from the internal operations of the company, although most of them are external. It is vital...
Typical local business in my community The typical local business which I have identified in my community is banking. The political environment under which the bank operates is very stable with minimal political risks. In 2008, the world underwent a global recession, which was the biggest since the great depression...
Bureaucracy is a form of “organizational structure,” which helps to organize people working in large companies (Jones 137). It is necessary to add that the system is quite effective as a specific structure is formed, and employees know their responsibilities. However, bureaucracy can also lead to numerous issues in an...
As the powers of the federal and state governments overlap (Nelson, 2000, p.225), the preemption issue is regarded as one of the most important and debatable ones. Deborah Ballam investigated the history of attitudes to preemption in the United States and The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and its...
Founded in 1987, the Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP) is a non-profit community-based that relies on volunteers to achieve its strategic objectives (Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention 2014). The Black CAP is a community-driven organisation whose mission is to “reduce the spread of HIV infection within Toronto’s Black...
Introduction All organizations source various materials from different places. Therefore, they establish a department that does supply chain and logistics management. An effective logistics network management ensures that the controlling systems reduce various costs that are associated with supplies. Thus, products and services are availed whenever they are required in...
Abstract The paper reports on findings of the following research questions. How do threats to the economy like terrorism and financial crisis affect growth and development of the transport and logistics sector? How does the transport and logistics sector management help in correcting negative economic growth? What are the main...
Introduction Over the past few years, many companies have adopted social media as a platform for online marketing. Companies utilize social media platforms for product promotion, reputation management and profile development. This has made social media an important component of any company’s marketing strategy (Groeger, 2011). Organizations use social media...
Email marketing, ubiquitous for everything from businesses, to charities, to political advocacy groups, has powerful potential to build customer or audience awareness and loyalty. However, there are some distressingly common errors, in using this tool, all of which are largely preventable. Are you segmenting your email list? Email, unlike many...
The ethical theory promotes the application of moral practices in every business process. The ethical theory supports different concepts such as “corporate social responsibility, fair remuneration, and equality” (Walker & Deaval, 2012, p. 17). Spaho (2013) believes strongly that “moral standards should be taken seriously in every business organization” (p....
Abstract Leadership is a multi-disciplinary concept that requires a person to make sacrifices to attain the desired results. A leader’s ability to influence and inspire people working under him determines the level of success he is likely to attain in an organization. It is important for a leader to understand...
Tastes and preferences are among the main determinants of consumption trends in any region. Tastes and preferences of consumers highly determine the marketing strategies that can be used by any given company. Procter and Gamble, after research hing consumer habits of China, has realized that Chinese people have variant tastes...
Introduction The success of every business depends on its ability to generate profits and, equally importantly, continuously grow and expand its operations. Coffee Connection, a small enterprise located in the Midwest, is rather well-positioned to create value both for its customers and its stakeholders. Nevertheless, there are always opportunities for...
Introduction Motivation refers to the internal and external factors that encourage an employee to perform assigned tasks or achieve set goals and objectives (Robbins & Jugde, 2015). Both the conscious and the unconscious factors interact to form motivation. Such factors include need intensity, goal reward value, employee expectations, as well...
Manufacturing Strategy of Riordan First and foremost, it should be noted that Riordan is primarily a business to business manufacturing company. Some of the company’s clients include appliance manufacturers (i.e. Carrier, Samsung, etc.) aircraft manufacturers (i.e. Boeing), as well as car companies (ex: Ford Motors) and even beverage producers. Based...
The firm is carrying out the process of downsizing. Downsizing involves the reduction of the labour force. This process may involve temporary suspension or conclusive termination of an employment contract for business and strategic reasons (Cummings and Worley, 2014, p. 359). The management prefers downsizing as one of the turn-around...
The significance of the role of an Operational Manager (OM) is truly ample; creating premises for the efficient completion of the key objectives and smooth running of all operations, the specified member of an organization certainly is to be appreciated. To identify the key tasks that an OM must accomplish...
Assessing the success of logistics operations carried out by an organization in the environment of a global economy is a challenging task, primarily, because of the number of factors to be taken into account. Apart from being divided into inbound and outbound, the logistics processes occurring in an organization include...
Summary The article under discussion is devoted to the analysis of the strategies aimed at assisting clients in returning to work. According to the article, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has formulated a series of offers that are intended to help clients in rehabilitative care to return previous place work...
Being an efficient human resource manager is not an easy task, given the fact that a true HR specialist must not only make choices regarding candidates employment and responsibilities distribution, but also concerning the strategies for employees’ skills training, as well as possible strategies of shaping organizational behavior (York 308)....
The model of leadership that is described in the story about Andes survivors raises numerous controversies. Specifically, the propriety of corpse consummation, as well as unequal distribution of supplies between the members of the expedition, is often questioned. The modern leadership theories can verify the survivors’ actions, according to particular...
Introduction Corporate social responsibility is becoming increasingly important in the modern society where companies are under pressure to give back to the society. According to Soule (2010), companies get all they need from the society in terms of customers, employees, security, and research services among others. It is only fair...
Living in the XXI century means being a member of the information society. The latter, in its turn, entails the necessity to acquire skills for the efficient use of modern information systems. Seeing how the skills above are important even for an individual, in the context of entrepreneurial operations, information...
Although the importance of teamwork has been well documented in management literature, many organizations are yet to achieve the positive outcomes associated with it due to their incapacity to form and foster effective teams (Crother-Laurin, 2006; Jasawalla & Sashittal, 2000). In this paper, I aim to not only analyze the...
Company’s background Delta Airlines Inc. is one of the oldest operating airlines in America. The corporation’s history indicates that it was established in the year 1924 in Macon, Georgia (Jones, 2013). Currently, the company is one of the fastest growing global airlines. Recent data indicate that the airline is a...
Introduction and Company Background Though often underrated, the toy industry has been striving in the global economy environment surprisingly well, and Mattel, Inc. is a graphic example of the phenomenon under analysis. Founded in 1945 by Harold Mattson and Elliot Hardner (Mattel history 2015), the organisation has grown into a...
Quality is one of the most important characteristics of a product, as well as the performance of the staff. No matter how well known a company is and what incredibly expensive source materials it may use to develop its product, once the quality of the goods is deplorable, a firm...
In the recent past, ethical lapses in the practice of business, ranging from Enron to the Lehman Brothers debacles, have once again refocused the attention of scholars and practitioners to a contemplation of ethics and the moral dilemmas employees face in the context of modern capitalism (Fang, 2006). Scholars have...
While being a seemingly simple concept, the phenomenon of operations management implies that a range of complex tasks including the internal (teamwork, production, etc.) and the external (outbound logistics customer relationships, etc.) ones should be carried out. The course, therefore, has served as a real eye-opener in terms of what...
To be represented in the global market and attain impressive success, a company needs to make sure that the quality of its services is top-notch. However, when growing increasingly large and entering a big number of markets, an organization may lose the track of some of its vital processes. To...
Introduction Organizational changes and behavioral patterns are important aspects of management. Though crucial, change management is an important aspect of business administration that does not always require the implementation of stringent management policies. Change and desirable organizational behavior do not always manifest themselves in people’s behavioral changes. Instead, the ability...
Introduction An ethical dilemma is a situation presenting conflicts of interest or a paradox while choosing the right cause of action among a set of alternatives. In such situations, making choices between two alternatives is difficult as choosing one means losing the benefit of the other. Ethics refers to standards...
I am a member of an organization called Children Centre for Development. It is based in Chicago. I am engaged as a social worker on a part-time basis. In the course of my duties, I have come to appreciate the fact that McGregor’s theories of management can be used to...
Quality management remains one of the crucial aspects of any company’s operations. Because of the need to comply with the increasingly high demands of the target clientele, companies have to incorporate intricate quality management approaches into their framework, and Six Sigma is one of them. Although meeting the standards of...
The negative outcomes of organizational stress have been well documented in the literature, particularly in light of today’s business environment which necessitates organizations to raise the bar on employee productivity, effectiveness, and adaptation to change (Dale & Fox, 2008). I my view, however, the positive outcomes of organizational stress are...
Abstract In the not so distant past, companies were able to collect and process information by hiring a significant number of people that were tasked to collect and sort data and then file the same into storage cabinets. The old system was costly and inefficient. However, due to the emergence...
Introducing changes to an organization is always a challenging task. Even in case the smallest details have to be altered, the entire system has to be shaped so that the alterations in question could lead to an improvement instead of harming the firm. The situation in Mittra’s organization, the case...
External Audit and Its Role in Large Companies The purpose of external audit and its role are not well understood yet. Although it does have the drawbacks, such as confidentiality issues or audit failures, those are rare; besides, external audit brings many advantages to large corporations and their stakeholders, which...
Developing an elaborate cost management strategy is an essential requirement of any project, as it allows identifying possible issues in resource allocation and prevents the organization from losing significant amounts of money. However, even once a seemingly impeccable cost strategy is created, one must take the possibility of extra expenses...
Introduction The American auto industry has suffered a severe drought in terms of sales and production over a period of time. In particular, several reasons have contributed to the program. The Detroit auto sale economy is one of the hardest hit. First, it is worth noting that the emergence of...
Introduction The quick development of various technologies and the establishment of open world trade regimes have changed the face of modern business (Teece 2010). Modern customers have more choices based on the easy access to alternatives to any product (Teece 2010). The supermarket industry is one of the most competitive...
Introduction Varied reasons motivate a firm to acquire other entities. Firms acquire others as a form of investment, which is expected to generate future returns. The main objective of firms is to maximize the shareholders’ capital, and thus companies acquire others for the same reason. Halliburton is one of the...
Evaluating the quality of the products released by the company is part and parcel of its existence. Unless a set of efficient quality assessment tools is introduced into the company’s framework of operations, the target customers are most likely to abandon the firm and move on to another organization. However,...
Introduction: Concerning the IT Industry: The Things One Needs to Know It goes without saying that informational technologies, or IT, have become one of the leading industries in the world over the past few years. The given report focuses on the IT industry, namely, its role in the modern world,...
Summary of the Article According to the article “Open Mobile Moves its PR Call Center to DR,” many foreign companies have decided to outsource their services. The article also explains why several companies are hiring employees from different countries to work in their call centers (“Open Mobile Moves its PR”...
The main purpose of evaluating a company’s performance is to determine the efficacy of organizational strategies, determine the progress attained with regard to attainment of goals, and provide feedback that can be used to improve performance (Attorney, 2007). Feedback obtained from evaluation is used to improve decision making and streamline...
Executive Summary Burger Hut is a small company, yet it is striving to enter the global economy environment and operate in the world market. While the entrepreneurship is likely to face rather tough competition with the companies such as McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King, etc., operating in the same market, it...
Introduction Employees form a very important component of an organization, and their output directly reflects the overall performance of an organization. A team of employees who are dedicated to their work will always help a firm achieve its vision within a reasonable duration. However, sometimes employees may fail to act...
Introduction The US economy has been recovering from a recession crisis, and its logistics and transportation management sectors have shaped up to new realities. Other than subtle economic variations, recessions and subsequent upturns present opportunities for reviewing management practices. This paper reveals some of the considerations and changes that management...
Does Walmart Stores organization do business with sustainability and the global village in mind? Working in the realm of global economy is a rather difficult task, as it requires not only meeting the existing technology and quality standards, but also complying with a set of principles for sustaining environmental safety....
Introduction Skills have a huge impact on the way an individual carries him or herself. This involves both personal and organizational lives. According to sociologists, there are a number of factors that influence the ability of an individual to acquire and develop various skills that influence their personality (Dowd, Dejanasz,...
Abstract This paper focuses on the Management Information Systems (MIS) of two companies namely the Citibank International and Qatar Airways. The paper provides an analysis of each company’s hardware and software components in line with the organizational applications of each element. In this context, one organization uses the Information Systems...
Introduction Diversity management is a crucial human resource management practice that encourages mutual productivity and a socially interactive working environment for workers and managers within an organisation. The purpose of managing diversity is to optimise the work environment by acquainting employees with essential trainings that address knowledge-sharing, values, and experiences...
Introduction Globalization has dramatically changed the way multinational companies view incentive as a means of increasing competitiveness in different industries. Multinational companies have now chosen to implement best practices in order to gain competitive advantage over their main competitors in the industry. A comprehensive best practice must take into account...
Business organisations regularly measure the performance of their supply chain operations to establish a strategic alliance with upstream suppliers and downstream customers. According to Bhagwat and Sharma (2007), the aim of measuring the performance of the supply chain is to fine tune and optimise internal operations of a firm to...
Globalization has given firms across the globe the opportunity to reach clients in any part of the world. However, with this opportunity comes stiff competition from other firms across the globe. A case in point is the Intel Corporation. In the last decade, the firm has faced stiff competition from...
Wheatgrass Smoothie Production: Business Concept Wheatgrass smoothie marketing is based on the promotion of healthy lifestyle tendencies among customers. Therefore, the product belongs to the category of drinks that target a wide social group. The industry that launches wheatgrass smoothie sales has to account for several crucial factors. First, the...
Technology has changed the way people do things in a lot of ways. Businesses across the world have been on the forefront in promoting the growth of technology by integrating various innovations within their operations (Smyth, 2008). Some of the notable developments that have had a lot of influence on...
Introduction PharmaCARE is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the world, which has made a significant contribution to the development of drugs and treatment of diseases. The health care system, insurance companies, private healthcare centers, and regulatory bodies such as the Food and Drug Administration view PharmaCARE as a...
The purpose of the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence is to generate and exchange knowledge on emotional as well as social intelligence in organizations. The Consortium has numerous members who have implemented extensive research in the field. These researchers are advancing the practice (and research) of emotional intelligence in...
Workhorse Group Inc. is a company that designs and produces electric battery power trains, as well as truck chassis. While its main administrative, research, and developmental offices are located in Ohio, the plant producing medium-duty truck chassis, which is to be discussed in this paper is situated in Union City,...
Today, in the 21st century, there is compelling evidence indicating that leadership is one of the most expansively researched social influence processes, both in academia and, of course, in practice (Parris & Peachey, 2013). The importance of diversity in leadership has been well documented in the literature (Ayman & Korabik,...
The supplier selection process is quite complex due to the wide range of unpredictable and uncontrollable factors, and thus, it requires wise decision-making addressing the arising issues. Besides the cost, considered the primary basis for this choice, there exists a row of crucial parameters. In the following paper, the research...
Being an HR manager means being a people person. Such a task might seem quite easy; however, a human resource manager has to face several challenges daily. To handle the enormous responsibilities of being a human resource manager entail, an HR specialist must be able to think both globally and...
Starbucks at the Brink of New Development: Analysis Standing at the beginning of a new era, Starbucks, like any other companies, using the newly adopted technological advances to its benefit. However, unlike the rest of the companies, Starbucks preferred to team up with another corporation, and one of the most...
Quality and Responsibility Management and Its Integration into Organizational Processes The article titled Managing responsibility: What can be learned from the quality movement and written by Waddock and Bodwell (2004) sheds a lot of light on the issue of responsibility management, as well as the significance of corporate social responsibility...
The significance of environmental awareness has risen several times over the past few years compared to its previous rates (Reinhardt & Stavins, 2014). As a result, a range of organizations adopt green policies in order to satisfy all stakeholders involved. However, not all companies manage to comply with the key...
The Charter Company, which is a cable TV service provider, has challenges in maintaining its cash flow and the CEO decided to misrepresent its customer base, incorrectly capitalize costs, and manipulate the billing rates. After making these efforts, the CEO realized that the company was going to miss its projected...
How does Wal-Mart Stores organization manage its reputation and corporate citizenship? Having become a global organization, which has a presence in nearly every country of the world, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. faced the necessity to transfer to the principle of corporate citizenship. Traditionally defined as “logical extension of corporations’ search for...
Summary of the Book Since the demise of Sam Walton in 1992, Wal-Mart has witnessed a significant transformation. The company has moved from dominating the retail industry to clinching the top slot in the list of the 500 largest companies in the world as enumerated by the Fortune Magazine. One...
The engagement of the General Motors employees into the test drive is a quality innovation, which brings the production closer to the consumers. The policy promotes trust between an employer and employees. Second, it enhances the sales, for many of the satisfied testers might like to purchase a car after...
