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Introduction Walmart is a supermarket chain in the United States and one of the world’s largest retailers. The company operates under several banners, including Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Asda. Walmart sells a variety of products, from groceries to home items. At Walmart, the philosophy is simple: to save people’s money...
The National Hockey League’s (NHL) marketing strategy seems to depend on fans’ visits to the plays. The NHL attempted to establish hockey players’ presence in media affairs and publications. The NHL developed a number of grassroots marketing initiatives to promote the young public’s curiosity about street hockey, roller hockey, and...
The Rio Tinto Group is an Anglo-Australian international organization that is the world’s fastest-growing metal and mining firm, and it produces iron ore, copper, precious metals, gold, and plutonium. It is second only to BHP in terms of production volume. In 1873, an international business association purchased the Rio Tinto...
Introduction In the context of a marketplace setting, most businesses nowadays, particularly multinational ones, are looking for better conditions outside their home countries. Their activities are spread throughout numerous countries to take advantage of the overseas markets. Many of the least favorable elements for a company’s long-term existence, such as...
Introduction IKEA is a multinational conglomerate and retailer best known for selling furniture, home appliances, and other décor, goods, and accessories for the space. Being founded in Sweden in 1953, it has since then grown to be a global brand with a reputation for simple but stylish designs, utmost level...
Introduction Background The concept of leadership has attracted the attention of scholars for the past several decades. According to Tevik and Lange (2020), the socio-economic and political changes that have been witnessed around the world have redefined the leadership styles that companies use. In the past, it was common for...
The case study focuses on the expansion of the Sony VAIO premium laptop brand into China and the challenges that the product manager Richard Lopez had with selecting which segments were most relevant for the market. VAIO laptops were created by Sony as another major successful line of consumer products...
Executive summary A range of employee satisfaction problems were identified in the company: low wages, a tense atmosphere, and disrespectful communication from supervisors. The proposed solution was based on Maslow’s hierarchy, engaging in conversations with the upper management regarding wage raises and promotion opportunities and retraining supervising personnel in matters...
The method compares the cost of the total expected benefits from the project with the total costs of its implementation. The analysis has two goals: 1) at the project justification stage, determine whether the benefits from the project exceed the costs and, if they exceed, by how much; 2) create...
The airline market in Australia has a monopolistic market structure. Monopolistic market structures are made up of a few enterprises that operate in a comparable market and provide similar but differentiated items to a large number of clients (Bertoletti & Etro, 2017). They set their prices depending on their market...
Introduction This report presents a digital marketing strategy and plan for Shake Shack, an American regional chain of fast-food restaurants. The purpose of the report lies in developing the strategy for addressing the issues revealed during the digital marketing audit of the company. In particular, Shake Shack seemingly struggles with...
Introduction A.P Moller-Maersk group was first established in 1904 as a company that focuses on delivering transport and logistic services. The organisation is a pioneer in the port and shipping industry with over 110 years of experience. The company has expanded its activities to energy solutions, creating a standalone energy...
Introduction International Financial Management (IFM) is an integral part of any company that has positioned its operations on the global market (Madura, 2020). This may explain why Coca-Cola is interested in the concept of the IFM to manage international finances and maximize shareholder wealth. Furthermore, the idea is of value...
Abstract Teamwork is a dynamic and complex process that enables the exchange of diverse opinions and perspectives. This study focuses on exploring the issue of team performance in connection to leadership approaches, team dynamics, and motivation, as well as diversity. It was found that the most productive and effective teams...
The case compiled by McShane and Neale (2021) introduces the issue of poor team management caused by internal conflicts in Arctic Mining Consultants, a firm involved in mining activities. Given the current challenges, Tom Parker, as a field technician and coordinator, should do everything possible to create an environment of...
Project cost and funding mix According to Wapmuk (2021), the project cost of the Indorama Eleme Fertilizer & Chemicals Limited is USD 1.2 billion. The total debt financing is USD 800 million, and equity financing is USD 400 million. The main subjects of the financing were the International Finance Corporation...
Introduction Fast technological development and automatization have caused many changes in people’s lives. As soon as the industrial revolution impacted the manufacturing process, productivity skyrocketed, and corporations became major societal driving factors. However, a downside of the industrial revolution was the fast improvement of equipment that worked more efficiently, cheaply,...
Introduction Performing managerial tasks in the present-day world is becoming complicated due to the evolution of the field, resulting in the modification of all procedures. It is conditional upon the change in the way people communicate, which implies innovations applicable to all areas of companies’ activity. Therefore, the majority of...
Indra Nooyi is a businesswoman who used her networking intellect skills to transform her firm and win the hearts and minds of her staff, as well as build a massive system of communication. She utilized several approaches to boost her mental powers and manner of thinking in a short period...
The following paper aims to define and illustrate how power is facilitated in business settings. The roles of leadership and power in the business world will be categorized and explained, as this is essential in understanding the structures of business groups. The work will also analyze the functions of organizational...
Introduction As one of the largest American department store chains, Target Corporation has multiple competitive advantages, including customer loyalty, quality products, efficient price policy, optimized supply chain and logistics, advanced technology, a disciplined approach towards business management, and commitment to innovations and sustainability. At the same time, the company’s potential...
The level of market maturity has a strong influence on the degree and intensity of competition. The industry life cycle sets specific rules for the enterprises. Organizations need to understand the market development stages to form an effective strategy for survival and market capture. There are four stages in the...
Introduction Entrepreneurship is the process by which a group or individuals exploit the market opportunity by substantially improving the services, method of productions, and improving the existing goods or bringing new products in the market. Entrepreneurship is defined as readiness and ability to run, develop and organize a business enterprise,...
Abstract Accounting and finance are critical elements in the efficient management of a company. The information gathered from accounting analysis helps a company or an organization make day-to-day decisions. This study’s objective is to determine how effective accounting and finance are in eradicating or reducing risks from a company’s operations....
The Blake Mouton Managerial Grid is a leadership framework based on two behavioral pattern dimensions. The first dimension represents a concern for people that detects the leader’s number one priorities: employee satisfaction, motivation, and positive emotional well-being. The second dimension represents a concern for results, implying the leader’s emphasis on...
Buyer Power Simone Rocha benefits from the large UK market, which gives it a wider reach. However, the retailer faces competition from established brands such as Zara. Considering this level of competition, consumers have diverse choices when making purchase decisions (Binet et al., 2019). Most of Simone Rocha’s customers are...
The Main Principles of Agency Law Agency relationships exist between the company and its labor force. Agency is a relationship between two parties – the principal and the agent – in which the agent acts on behalf of the principal (Miller, 1, p. 574). An agent is a person who...
Monsanto is an agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology company that is American based. The company was founded by John Francis Queeny on 26th September 1901 in St. Louis, Missouri, in the united states of America (“Monsanto Company and Monsanto Technology LLC v. Loren David (2007-1104),” 2008). The company was famous to...
Introduction Personal branding has existed for decades, but it is more prominent than ever with social media. It can be defined as the process of using one’s information to provide a comprehensive narrative to entice others for various purposes (Jacobson, 2020). For instance, traditional celebrities may use social media to...
The Volvo commercials outlined in the chapter achieve the Attention, Interest, and Desire steps of the marketing tool AIDA process. According to the AIDA framework, after seeing the advertisement, the customer will first pay attention to the product, then spark interest in it, followed by a desire to buy the...
Walmart Inc. is one of the world’s largest retailers, which weekly serves 260 million people (Leggate, 2019). It is crucial for companies of this size to ensure that their operational planning and scheduling are at the highest level. Operations planning involves creating short-term goals and milestones, which are necessary for...
Introduction The Coors Brewing Company is a US brewery and beer corporation that began in 1873 in Golden, Colorado, as a holding business. The organization is managed by the heirs of the founder, Adolph Coors. Since its formation, the Coors Brewing Company has sustained high production levels and expansion, making...
Introduction and Organization Overview In the face of various aroused challenges, including global warming and the COVID-19 pandemic, corporate social responsibility (CSR) acquires increasing importance for the prosperity of business and society altogether. In these contexts, Starbucks Corporation can serve as an exemplary entity with active CSR clearly determined and...
Natureview Farm, Inc. is a small yogurt manufacturer established in Cabot, Vermont, in 1989. The company’s founder developed a family recipe of yogurt made of natural ingredients, and Natureview began manufacturing refrigerated cup yogurt without adding any artificial components. The average shelf life of Natureview Farm’s yogurt is 50 days,...
Introduction Steve Jobs, the legendary innovator and founder of the Apple Corporation, spoke at Stanford University in 2005, and this was one of the businessman’s landmark speeches. Jobs addressed the graduating class with parting words and used non-standard methods of oratory by drawing on personal experiences and referring to individual...
Background SWOT analysis is a valuable strategic tool that could be used in planning when doing situational analysis in an organization. The strengths and weaknesses (S/W) aspect depicts the internal strategic factors that could be used to ensure a strong industry position. On the other hand, the opportunities and threats...
Managing an organization in the contemporary world is a quite challenging for many organizational leaders. This observable fact has been necessitated by a combination of several factors relating to the continued uptake of technology, diversity within the workforce, as well as corporate goals and values among others (Clifton & Harter,...
Leadership is the achievement of an objective through the direction of human assistance. It is less about a strong individual but more about a group of people working together, to achieve results. Nobody is born a leader, but an individual becomes a leader because one is trustworthy, and people would...
Considering the notion of leadership in the modern organizational culture, the meaning behind this term has undergone some drastic changes over the past decades. Previously, the idea of leadership was driven by the desire to achieve the maximum quality result in the shortest time possible. Whereas the overall productivity was...
Effective communication is critical to not only personal career success but also for any employee and manager in an organization for a variety of reasons. Communication skills, particularly the ability to work effectively in a team setting, are the most important factors that enable individuals to excel in their job...
Introduction Stage The Heineken brand is an example of a product that has gone through the product life cycle over the 140 years it has been on the market. Heineken was first produced and marketed in the year 1864 In Amsterdam under the brand name “Workman’s Ale”. This marked the...
There are two types of environmental analysis of an organization: specific and general. When one conducts a study on the specific environment, he or she focuses on examining the organization’s internal elements. It is possible to note that “internal factors include aspects of HR (owners, managers, and employees), financial aspects,...
Consumer-Buying Process for BMW The consumer buying process is a framework designed to describe customers’ paths on their way to making a purchase. With BMW, the consumer-buyer process begins with recognizing the need to have a vehicle that facilitates day-to-day transportation. At this stage, a particular problem may arise, for...
Introduction World is becoming complex though the technology has been keeping its effort continuously to make the life easier. People are now living in such an environment where everybody is busy to run the life in a higher status then the existing. In these busy days, the people have no...
Emotional intelligence is a vital characteristic of the quality of human interactions. That is why there is a multitude of research on the importance of emotional intelligence in nurses and academic staff. Simultaneously, private organizations need quality relations, just like organizations in the public sector (Lopes, 2016). As noted in...
Introduction Resistance to change especially at the workplace is inevitable in any organization. It is considered a natural condition because it is a basic tenet of human behavior. Organizations should devise mechanisms for dealing with change resistance on organization policies. Change resistance may take different forms ranging from obvious ones...
Executive Summary The paper discusses and analyzes human resource planning and its impact on the organization, Unilever. Special attention is given to organization, industry analysis, and current HR strategies used by the company. The paper discusses research methodology used to collect the data. Also, the paper analyses HR department and...
The Indian pharmaceutical industry in the 1990s presented both an opportunity and a challenge for foreign companies. On the one hand, the developing country had a steadily growing market of eight hundred million people and an expanding middle-class. On the other hand, the nation had strict rules concerning the patent...
Introduction In the scholarly literature, bureaucracy is defined as “the combined organizational structure, procedures, protocols, and set of regulations in place to manage activity, usually in large organizations” (Gomez-Mejia et al, 2008, p. 34). This is the core of the structural formation of an organization. It is that part that...
Starting a new business is always a great challenge for any entrepreneur – it involves the creation of a detailed business plan, the consideration of all accompanying opportunities and threats that await him or her in the future process of operation. Everything has to be planned carefully to achieve success;...
Servant leadership gained momentum several decades ago and has become quite a common approach to managing organizations on a global scale. An increasing number of people utilize this type of leadership style irrespective of the cultural background or the contexts they operate in. However, it is also necessary to note...
Employees have long been experimenting with different types of work in order to achieve a perfect work-life balance. One of the most desirable options for millions of specialists worldwide is freelancing. The reasoning behind most decisions to become a freelancer is centered around a person’s ability to manage time most...
Integrated Marketing Communications The Big Idea The Apple Watch features activity tracking capabilities introduced by other wearable technologies such as the Fitbit, Jawbone Up, Nike + Fuel band, and so forth. However, the Apple Watch will be compatible with the iPhone. With this seamless integration, the watch can receive phone...
Researching organizational behavior helps employers obtain an insight into covert patterns of their employees’ performance at work. As organizations are in continual exploration of new methods to enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and increase in revenue, the issue focuses attention from researchers in the domain. Organizational structure and communication are the aspects...
The selected organization for this analysis is the Coca-Cola Company and the identified competitor is Pepsi. From the completed analysis, it is evident that the two companies have several departments working synergistically to ensure that the intended carbonated drinks are delivered to more customers in a timely manner. The departments...
Introduction Every profession has its own set rules and code of ethics, which all practitioners in that specific field must follow. These principles, rules and regulation originate from the corporate world to direct practices and actions by members of a specific profession. Accounting being one of the core elements of...
Introduction The contemporary business world constantly goes through significant advancements and requires organizations to adapt to various changes. Companies no longer feel that their only aim is to fulfill the needs and desires of the clients but realize that creating a positive working environment determines the success of their operations....
Employee relations have been a pressing issue in Sociology for a long time. The way managers should approach power, decisions, and interact with the front-line workforce is the main focus of the philosophy known as Industrial Relations (IR). Unitarism, pluralism, and radicalism have been defined as the three main conflicting...
Introduction Luxury brands have been at the centre of interest for scholars and economists for a long time due to their specific and exceptional performance in times of economic hardships. In 2007-2011 the last severe and global financial crisis hit almost all areas of the world economy and trade. The...
Capital budgeting is described as the planning procedure that an organization utilizes to determine the investments worth pursuing. Therefore, in the context of capital budgeting, project risk is referred to as uncertainty regarding the profitability of a project. If the potential of a chosen activity has an unknown implication on...
The demand for change occurs when an organization faces the need to adapt to the shift of the external environment. A change is required in other cases as well, such as if the current structure of an organization prevents it from achieving a specific goal. There are different types of...
Introduction All products have a life cycle which is the period between their launch in the market and the final withdrawal after completing all the phases. A product moves in different phases depending on how it is performing in the market. The manufacturing companies introduce a product in the market...
Introduction Borders Group was started in 1971 by Louis and Tom Borders. The company began as an independent used bookstore in Michigan together with a book wholesaling business named Book Inventory Systems. The company’s first book superstore was opened in 1985 following several years of ongoing regional expansion. Over the...
Abstract This is a marketing plan for Mercedes Benz. The main objective is to increase the market share of Mercedes Benz in the UAE. Mercedes Benz is a pioneer in the automotive industry with a wide variety of automotives like trucks, vans, passenger cars, etc. Mercedes Benz’s industrial operations in...
Executive Summary The marketing plan relates to Red Bull GmbH in its process of marketing Red Bull energy drink. The plan illustrates the marketing research conducted in the process of marketing the energy drink. The type of marketing research used is illustrated. In addition, the consumers and the competitors are...
Introduction A service is an act of doing something to an individual or something. Therefore, service marketing is considered the process of selling or offering a service to get some returns. Marketing services are different from marketing products (Marketing Teacher n.d., para 1). For example, when a consumer buys a...
Introduction The culture is considered to be under the influence of constant changes connected with religious, ethnic, and social factors backgrounds and their development. The success of any business lies in covering these transformations in the process of companies’ operations development. Cultural Diversity in the workplace is considered to be...
TOWS Matrix indicates threats opportunities, weaknesses, and, strengths and illustrate the scope of business to facilitate the external threats and opportunities comparing with internal weakness and strengths. As a market leader with brand value, innovative technology, FedEx enjoys its strength by modernization of services and capturing global market. Here high...
Introduction Organization Development refers to the evaluation and change of the strategies, processes, and structures of an organization in a bid to improve the performance of the organization and help in the development and contentment of its employees. It may involve things like coaching, work-life balance, leadership development, performance management,...
Outline This paper deals with the case study of Starbucks. Starbucks is facing keen competition from rival firms in the US coffee market. In this case study, various alternative strategies that can be adopted by Starbucks to regain its market position and profitability are discussed in order to provide recommendations...
Outline Research has been conducted on the comparison of ISO 9000 and Baldrige awards. ISO 9000 is a standard for quality management systems by organizations for better performance. ISO 9000 works on five categorized frameworks for assessment. And the Baldrige award has been created by the U.S congress for evaluating...
Introduction Martha Stewart is one of the most well-known women in America, an author of books, and a successful businesswoman. Coming from a middle-class family she founded one of the world’s strongest brands and built a $200 million Empire based on the ideas of domesticity. In 2002, a stock sales...
Value of contingency approach to organisational change The contingency approach to organisational change advocates that all decisions regarding change need to be taken contextually and it would not be deemed proper to have a “best way” fit all methods to address all issues connected to organizational change. (Jalnoah 2009). This...
Introduction Customer satisfaction is the key to success for a business. It can lead a company to success or complete failure (Simon, 2006, p. 4). If a company manages to achieve high level of customer satisfactions it will be one step closer to form a new relationship with them. Satisfied...
Introduction Business management comprises organizing, planning, directing, facilitating, and leading a group of people and other resources to accomplish a desired economic goal. The success of any business entity is largely hinged on the ability of the management to wade through constantly changing business challenges and emerge with an optimal...
Normative ethics refers to the attempt to understand or figure out what individuals need to do or whether their moral character is reasonable. Normative ethical systems are divided into three categories which include; teleological ethics, virtue ethics and deontological ethics. Deontological and teleological ethics are considered as action based or...
Introduction The business environment is characterized by a high degree of dynamism. This is because firms have heavily invested in research and development. The objective of research and development is to increase the rate of innovation thus enabling the firm to be well-positioned in the market. To be able to...
Google Inc. Google Inc is a renowned company which is known worldwide for its products and services that it provides through the internet. The company is an American entity based in Mountain View in California, boasting a unique and innovative head office. Google Inc was initiated by Larry Page and...
The Environmental analysis The improvement of technology has been the cornerstone of the video game industry. The market forces demanded an innovative approach to enable an organization to remain on top of the pack. An advance in the technological advantage of any company led to the death of all other...
The case study on S-S Technologies Inc. portrays the importance of an effective organizational design for a continuously changing environment. SST, though was experiencing excellent growth in a period of recession, was plagued with problems that haunt fast-growing organizations. The case brings forth the dilemmas that SST top management faces...
Introduction Internal corporate policy is the element of work that influences not only the strategies of a particular organization but also the results of operations. The choice of an appropriate management structure may involve the use of division into departments, control over the performance of committees, and other tasks that...
Introduction Hennes and Mauritz or H&M is a Swedish retail company that specialises in clothing and accessories for the whole family within the fast-fashion paradigm. It operates in 60 countries and has a developed vast network of online shops. Under the main H&M brand, there are several sub-brands such as...
Introduction Customer loyalty, as a rule, actually highlights the extent to which a consumer can devote himself or herself towards the company products and services just because of the high level of satisfaction. This refers to the consumers’ tendency to like and choose any one particular brand over the available...
Introduction Fashion has become incredibly fast-paced. The ability to mass-produce numerous articles of clothing and make them available and affordable to the general populace has increased consumerist tendencies across the globe. Changing clothes every season has become the norm for upper and middle-class customers. As such, the most successful fashion...
Entrepreneurial Mindset It is true that every business starts with an idea. However, the most important prerequisite that a person seeking success in the business world should gain way before even considering to open his or her own business is the entrepreneurial mindset. An idea precedes action in the same...
This essay analyzes the HR strategy of Amazon. It’s focused on Amazon HR strategy practices and issues associated with them. It also studies aspects of Amazon human resources strategy, such as recruitment and retention rates. Introduction Being one of the largest and most successful companies in the world, Amazon.com constantly...
The modern standard of living puts forward new requirements for the health, the appearance of a person, as well as the level of service offered. Striving for the best is a kind of condition for the survival of people in the third millennium. One of the global trends in the...
How does Walmart Stores organization involve its stakeholders in decisions? Unlike other organizations, which tend to focus on a single type of stakeholders and make important decisions based solely on the profitability of the company, Wal-Mart invites all stakeholders to participate in decision making. According to the company’s policy, it...
The beginning of the 21st century has been thus far marked by a rapid and wide spread of the social justice and environmental sustainability movements. While previously, issues related to human rights and preservation of the environment were considered to lie in the domain of local and national governments, now...
What environmental trends have challenged McDonald’s? The difficulties faced by McDonald’s in the late nineties can be explained by several trends. First of all, one should mention that at that time the fast-food industry became very saturated and the company had to face significant completion posed by other firms. Such...
Theories Employed To complete the online simulation of managing organizational change, I used the ExperienceChange Model. The model is based on models developed by Kurt Lewin, John Kotter, Edgar Schein and David Nadler (Chisholm & Warman, 2007). First, I wanted to apply Kotter’s model. The method involves the establishment of...
Overview In the first video clip of the Corporation, the Office Manager, Barbara Mitchell, is reluctant to invest in the automated system of the company due to its high costs. It is estimated that the project will cost around 5Million. The Universal Systems Manager, Rod Jevons, asks the manager how...
The TMS’s new decentralized IS structure The TMS’s new decentralized IS structure provided a strategy that promoted transparency in major organizational or business units. It enhanced business alignment with IS and offered locaattentionio The TMS’ new decentralized IS structure while promoting the vision of the enterprise. Moreover, the decentralized IS...
Psychological factors According to Talloo (205), an individual’s purchasing decision is influenced by a number of psychological factors such as beliefs and attitudes, motivation, and perception. Another psychological element relates to the consumers’ tastes and preferences (Schroder 56). Additionally, the decision to purchase the energy drink is also influenced by...
Organization development is defined variously by different scholars. According to Brown (2010), it can be conceptualized as a planned and strategic move to enhance the efficiency of an entity. The aim of such undertakings is to help the organization attain its objectives. A number of factors affect the efficiency of...
Introduction Due to competition and changing preferences, an entrepreneur must plan any business activity and micromanage the risks involved. The main measures of entrepreneurship skills are motivation, personal attitude, and aptitude. Besides, an entrepreneur should be innovative and keen on identifying opportunities, which are turned into successful enterprises. This reflective...
Background Emirates (established in 1985), an airline company based in Dubai, is owned wholly by the government of Dubai’s Investment Corporation. The company is the largest airline in the Middle East, having the capacity to carry roughly 3,650 flights between the Dubai International Airport and more than 80 countries worldwide....
Introduction Every successful company has a competitive advantage that can be achieved in various ways (Hallsworth et al. 149). Some companies develop innovative products while other focus on information management. Shoppers Drug Mart pays significant attention to the development of an efficient retail network that makes the business attractive to...
The Chipotle firm’s food safety problems deterred customers and reduced its stock by more than 20% leading to the shutdown of several outlets. How the Composition of Leadership Influences Outcomes Studies have shown that the top management team (TMT) has the responsibility of leading an organization (Colbert, Barrick, & Bradley,...
Executive Summary Tesco, a UK-based multinational retail firm has outlets in 11 countries across Asia and Europe. In China, this company benefits and suffers from macro environmental forces in equal measures. The demand by the Chinese government to have control over ventures between state-run entities and foreign companies prevents Tesco...
Introduction Information and technology are resources that are used by businesses that are trying to improve their performance and gain competitive advantage (Chaffey & White 2010). Among the key benefits of the IT usage is the increased efficiency of the business processes, the reduction of costs, and the availability of...
What is Financial Statement Analysis? Many companies and individuals rely on financial statement analysis in their work. It is the procedure of using analytical and financial tools for examination and comparison of financial statements (What is Financial Statement Analysis?). Financial statements are a requirement by law, and interpreting them gives...
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...
Company Description Nike Inc. is a multinational corporation that deals with the design, development, and production of different varieties of sports products. The company focuses mainly on the sports industry. Its head offices are at Beaverton, Oregon. Murphy and Mathew (2012) allege that Nike Inc. is a global manufacturer and...
Introduction Marketing in the Global Economy The task of appealing to a specific demographics has both gained new opportunities for the companies operating in the realm of the global economy and incorporated new impediments to a successful marketing process. On the one hand, the creation of numerous tools for communicating...
This case study analyzes digital and online Nike information systems. Check it out to learn all about Nike management information system and its applications. Company Overview Nike Company has managed to build a household name, particularly in the field of sports footwear, equipment, apparel, and sports and fitness accessories. This...
Abstract Steve Jobs was born in 1955 in California. Although he dropped out of college after some time, Steve Jobs never gave up pursuing his dreams in life. He was the brainchild behind Apple-One computer. After convincing Steve Woz, the two entrepreneurs embarked on a long journey of manufacturing unique...
Overview Sany is a Chinese-based multinational company specializing in construction machinery. Since its creation in 1994, it has grown to the leading company in the domestic market and, starting from the mid 2000s, reached out to the global scene, where it quickly became recognized and acclaimed for the fair pricing...
Introduction Like any sphere of management, human resources management can face external influences. There is a wide range of such influences, including political, economic, and social. To ensure that successful human resources management is not undermined by a certain external impact, it is necessary to analyze topical issues, explore possible...
Introduction Flexibility in the workplace refers to a working schedule outside the normal working pattern that allows employers and the employees to organize suitable work arrangements about working conditions. The arrangements involve changes and variation of working hours, place of work, and finding an appropriate working means for the employee....
Introduction It generates high income through in-app purchases (IAP) and applies a price discrimination strategy to enable it to charge customers above the marginal cost. The business models target a large client base of online or smartphone mobile users giving them games for free. Candy crash creates short, addictive candy-puzzles...
Talent Development Reporting (TDR) principles represent a system of assessing the effectiveness of human resources. The internal reporting on the development of employees’ talents allows for monitoring the human capital’s progress and analyzing the effectiveness of the organization’s efforts with the focus on spent resources and provided training (Barnett &...
Executive Summary The main objective of this report is to evaluate the competitive position of Coca-Cola. The models used for analysis include the Porter’s Five Forces, PEST analysis, and SWOT. The company experiences moderate pressure from the potential entrants because of the low switching costs. Although there are many substitute...
Introduction Businesses need to spread the word about the services or goods offered so they attract potential customers. This process entails the use of marketing and advertising. “Marketing is the activity, set of institutions and processes for creating, communicating, delivering and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners...
Introduction According to Collins and Porras (2008), an effective business strategy must define the company’s business by incorporating three major factors- customer needs, customer groups, technologies, and competencies employed. According to Sawhill and Williamson (2001), the managerial value of effective mission and vision statements is achieved when the statements manifest...
Introduction Organizational structure is an important determinant of the organization’s performance. Depending on the size, scope, and character of the operations, the structure can improve or disrupt the product’s quality. The following paper analyzes the organizational structure of a small business organization. Chart Description The chart used for the paper...
Abstract The present work contains an analysis of the case of Hank Kolb, quality assurance director. Kolb has identified that the equipment is not functioning properly, being used for purposes, for which it was not originally created. In this work, the main problems that Kolb has to solve, such as...
Executive Summary Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) recently undertook organisational restructuring in an effort to achieve operational efficiency and improve customer experience. One of the strategies that the firm implemented in its restructuring process included downsizing its operations. However, the firm experienced challenges in its restructuring efforts. This report analyses the...
Introduction Leadership is complex and has various definitions, qualities, concepts, and theories. As such, different leaders apply different leadership approaches and styles. A comprehensive yet precise definition of leadership portrays leadership as a multidimensional process of identifying goals, motivating others to act, and giving pertinent support to realize mutually agreed...
Introduction Today, no organization can deny the importance of performance management. Strategic planning is closely connected to it. Together, they form a framework that leads to good employee performance and effective achievement of business objectives. However, not all businesses understand the relationship between performance management and strategic planning. This paper...
Introduction Today, in the increasingly complex and ferociously competitive business environments, more people come to realise the role of leadership in project management. Project management in a business setting requires managers to organize the work of their team in the most efficient way possible while maintaining team members’ motivation high...
This UniQlo SWOT analysis studies the clothing brand’s strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. It also includes a UniQlo competitor analysis which identifies potential threats to the brand. Finally, this report explores the internal and external risks faced by UniQlo in the Chinese market. UniQlo SWOT Analysis: Strengths The company has very...
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,...
Introduction Work ethics involve values instilled in the workplace based on diligence and hard work of both the employees and the management (Brown, 2005). They include the beliefs in moral obligations with regard to procedures and outcomes. Attributes of work ethics include factors that define reliability at the workplace, pursuing...
History of the company Dell is a Multinational Corporation which is headquartered in the United States of America. The company deals with computer technology devices where it designs, manufactures and distributes personal computers and other complimentary products and services. The company was formed in 1984 by Michael Dell and was...
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...
Promotional strategies of Maruti Suzuki India Every organization needs promotional strategies and approaches as they have a huge impact on the reception of the product. In this case, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has unique products that must be aggressively promoted in order to beat the tough competition in the automobile...
Introduction J.C. Penney, a major American retail store chain, is well-known throughout the USA. It is an old company, existing since 1902 (“J.C. Penney Company, Inc. History” n. pag.). The company was doing badly over the last 6-7 years (see Appendix), but just a few years ago, the company suffered...
Brief History The first Starbucks’ coffee store was opened in 1971, and the company has chosen the Seattle’s Pike Place Market as a historic location (Schultz & Yang, 2012). Nonetheless, the idea of the creation of the original coffee place started in 1983, when Howard Schultz (the Chairman and the...
🚩 Organizational Culture Sources – Introduction This paper explores the sources of organizational culture in public and private organizations. You will find a definition of organizational culture and a discussion about where the organizational culture comes from. The original sources of organizational culture include the characteristics of people within organizations,...
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...
Risk Identification Methods The process of recognizing and evaluating potential threats to a company to ascertain their impact is known as risk identification. Companies face various hazards, some of which may be exclusive to their industry (8 Risk Identification Methods to Discover Your Business Risks, 2022). A monetary risk may...
Introduction Among an organization’s most important assets is its human capital, which can significantly support its success strategy and ensure that the business’s mission and vision are sustained. Nowadays, in the face of changes brought on by the global pandemic and crises, more people have become conscious of their career...
Introduction Firms strive to gain a competitive advantage via numerous ways that distinguish them from others. Emerging technologies enable businesses to acquire significant market shares rapidly. This paper will discuss innovation management at Tesla, the value of its technologies, and how a human-centered approach helps the company with its goals....
Background Deliveroo is a food delivery service that allows users to order food and drinks from many local restaurants, bars, and cafes through its official website and iOS and Android apps. The purpose of this portfolio is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the company’s existing marketing strategies. In addition,...
Introduction Business transformations are part of the life cycle. Among them are technological improvements and rising market competition. These factors drive companies to reconsider current approaches and offer new ones. For instance, e-commerce emerged, which looked to dominate the retail industry from the start of the 2010s, forcing retailers to...
Data Collection for Decision Making Understanding the economic and political environments of three different countries will help predetermine the success of a product’s entry into the market. Such analytics will minimize the risks of product buyers’ non-acceptance when choosing geographic diversification. The political system is expected to influence legislation and...
Executive Summary This paper presents a financial analysis of Domino’s Pizza based on information from the reporting for the last three years. The evaluation was made according to vertical and horizontal analysis and compared with competitor Yum! Brands and the industry. In addition, the current financial position was shown through...
Introduction: Job Title and Job Description Nurse Registered nurse (RN) is the first selected career for the analysis. RNs belong to the healthcare sector and are responsible for providing coordinated patient care and educating patients about the health conditions that should be addressed (“Registered nurses,” n.d.). Their work is fundamental...
Introduction At the moment, the use of innovative technologies that make it possible to improve the activities of companies significantly is becoming widespread in many industries. These transformations have not bypassed the fashion and clothing industry, in which the use of such technology as artificial intelligence gave impetus to the...
Introduction Innovation and creativity are essential concepts that help organizations succeed and get a competitive edge in the market. Many companies want to introduce these values into their corporate cultures, but this process can be complicated. The problem is associated with the fact that it is challenging to measure creativity...
Introduction Work-related stress and burnout pose significant challenges, demanding swift attention to identify and implement solutions. These issues are multifaceted; contributing factors include overloaded work, inadequate balance between work and personal life, and inadequate support. Individuals suffer from stress and burnout, impacting their wellness, productivity, and health conditions. Besides, it...
Introduction It is important to implement various graphs and diagrams to understand the operation of the existing businesses and ensure the new company’s success (Kumar, 2022). The main goals of operations management are to ensure that the company can make the provision of products and services more efficient and increase...
Introduction The Nike brand is well-known for its premium athletic apparel and shoes, particularly the Nike Air footwear. To ensure the success of a product like Nike Air, it is essential to undertake extensive market research, create an efficient marketing plan, and understand how to compete effectively in the market....
Understanding Marriott’s Position Marriott is one of the largest hotel companies with a global presence in the world market. The main field of activity of the organization is the hotel business, in which the company covers all price categories, as it has hotels from a low-price category to a luxury...
Introduction Organizational change involves strategies that alter routine operations for improved competition and increased profitability. The change is influenced by factors including cultural, technological, political, social, and economic. ALDI is one of the most promising retail stores in Australia. The firm has about 580 stores across the country, and over...
Introduction Proper leadership implies a multifaceted approach that promotes the interests of stakeholders. The study examines the case of FTX by Bankman-Fried, in which the CEO did not meet the requirements of proper leadership. Bankman-Fried used the resources provided by his company’s investors to gamble in the stock markets, acting...
Publix is a large grocery chain store, operating on an employee-owned basis. The brand does not operate outside of the US but has a considerable network of stores across the country. Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia – all of these states contribute to Publix’ scope...
Introduction Due to the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, people are still reluctant to go to public places, even now that the risk of infection is low and most restrictions are no longer in effect. Sports venues suffer financially to a large extent due to the low level of...
Introduction Planet Fitness is an organization that offers customers facilities to train and exercise. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire (McMillen, n.d.). The firm has employed at least 1700 employees in its different locations (McMillen, n.d.). The main business strategy for Planet Fitness...
