Introduction According to Soliman (2000 p.1), Acquisition of knowledge is an essential component that enables a company to be flexible in the face of the changing business environment. This enables the company to improve its competitive position or to enhance costs efficiencies through improved processes. This ultimately enables the company...
Changes in AtekPC’s Business Environment That Caused the Company to Introduce a PMO The business environment of personal computers has experienced a number of changes that have affected players in this industry. Priority of the consumers is shifting from personal computers to smartphones and PDAs. According to Tonnquist (2009), the...
Preface Trade activities are controlled by regulations that ensure the interests of all stakeholders are put into consideration before making key decisions. This means that there are guidelines that ensure all trade stakeholders are respected and that activities are done according to agreements made by them. The following terms are...
Introduction The range of factors which can contribute to the organisational success can be different depending on the discussed period of time. To predict the factors which will be the most important for the organisational success in the next five to ten years, it is necessary to refer to the...
Human resource development programs have become very common in both private and public sectors in the Sultanate of Oman. There is a general effort to improve the output of employees within the private and public sectors. Studies conducted by various organizations and independent researchers have confirmed that quality of output...
Abstract Sustainable change management is one of the most challenging yet very important tasks that the management must always deal with appropriately within an organization. XYZ Company has been successful in the past, and this is attributed to adequate leadership of the owners of this company. Its ability to expand...
Introduction Human resources are the heart of a business as they help the business to carry out its everyday activities and assist it to trade and serve the society; nevertheless, human resource management refers to the way in which such individuals are handled; so, HRM possesses a broader sense, as...
Peer-reviewed articles are scholarly sources that contain information examined by experts of the given subject before publication. The reviewers of topics discussed are called peers or referees (Tourish, 2008). These experts examine the sources of a discipline, identify mistakes, and issue recommendation for changes. The main aim of peer review...
The ability to harmonize human resource management of an organization with strategic business dynamics and reflect on particularistic policy frameworks forms the key to higher productivity and profitability. This has been the case due to the constant changing business environment that dictates the mode of organizations’ operations needed to achieve...
Introduction When a merger occurs between two organisations, tension is created between the different entities. According to DeVoge and Spreier (2005), employees are the most affected elements of an organisation in the event of a merger (p.31). The role of HR in the merger between Westpac Corporation and St. George...
Introduction The objective of this paper is to compare two mergers from strategic HR perspective, the first merger case is Emirates Bank (EBI) International and National Bank of Dubai (NBD) of Unites Arab Emirates and the second one St. George Bank and Westpac Corporation of Australia. Both the mergers took...
Abstract In the present-day world of high competition, life in the fast lane and an unceasing chain of discoveries made in the field of technology in general and informational technology in particular on a regular basis, entrepreneurs have to make a choice between speeding up their staff turnover and investing...
Introduction In the modern world, large business corporations are expanding at a high rate across the nations’ boundaries seeking new business opportunities in the regions seemed to have unexploited business potential. Globalization of business and technology transfer has enabled the creation of harmonized world economies, thus easing the expansion of...
Abstract Organizations that seek to increase their competitive advantage as a tool for growing into the global markets need to assess their performance strategies. From the context of the position of the vice president of for a global learning organization, this paper presents a proposal to the CEO of the...
Feelings attitudes and perceptions of employees towards change Feelings can be described as the sense of touch or understanding towards a particular thing (Paulsen et al. 2005). Employee’s feeling during organizational change influences the success of the organizational change. Managers must consider several factors that could influence or change an...
Abstract When choosing between career and stability in their business affairs, people often pick the former. The given choice, however, may come at a price, leading to a halt in professional growth. At the same time, though, with the help of a well thought-out performance management, the HRM department of...
Abstract Often overlooked, such aspect of an organization as the identity and culture of the staff often gets overlooked despite the obvious significance of the issue. The subject matter, however, is recognized as essential when an organization starts expanding and, thus, is supposed to communicate with the representatives of another...
Introduction Comprehending the roles and relationships between the human resources department and the finance department within an organization is critical for the success and attainment of the desired outcomes (Shleifer & Vishny, 2007). The current roles of the human resources department has become sophisticated and need more collaboration and inputs...
Summary The article in question dwells upon the use of the KITE.IT Metrics Metamodel (KMM) in the sphere of Italian aerospace industry. It has been acknowledged that Business Process Management (BPM) concentrates on the process changes as regards such aspects as, design, execution, monitoring of processes and information systems (Azzini...
Introduction While carrying out a research, it is very important to determine the reliability and viability of the research results. While reliability emphasizes on the consistency of the research results, validity emphasizes on investigating the exact item that the researcher aims at examining. Essentially, validity helps researchers to determine the...
Introduction Work-related challenges such as stress are a common occurrence in the workplace and such issues might limit the employees’ productivity. Therefore, organizations need to implement effective programs aimed at dealing with such problems in the workplace (Golembiewski, 2000). This goal can be achieved by outsourcing the services of experienced...
Introduction The global and local business environment has increasingly become competitive over the past few decades. This transformation presents a major challenge to organizations in the pursuit to become competitive in the marketplace. Effective management of people in the workplace is an integral element in organizations’ quest for competitiveness. It...
Introduction Background to the study The sustainability of an organization is subject to the make-up of its workforce. A study conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2011) in the US noted that the employees’ characteristics influence a company’s productivity and global competitiveness. The economic events associated with the recent...
Introduction This literature review explores and synthesises literature on human resource practices and employee retention, with the view to facilitating a broader understanding of the key theories, issues, strategies, and challenges related to employee retention. The review of employee retention scholarship is important since the proposed study attempts to discover...
Introduction Goal setting and time management can often be a challenging task however the rewards far outweigh those issues. Consciously setting goals and managing time is more than just keeping a diary of chores to be done on a daily basis, it allows someone to view the bigger picture thus...
Introduction Nowadays, innovations have become one of the central and most common elements of everyday life, and business is not an exception to the overall trend of innovativeness. Innovating companies turned into the major trend in doing business regardless of the industry of operation due to the fact that implementing...
Background of the Problem Customer relationship management (CRM) provides businesses with an opportunity to gather customer-related information that can be used when developing particular services and products (Ayling, n.d.). Considering current technological improvement, the integration of social media in CRM is expected to enhance customer valuation and market segmentation, etc....
Three Case Examples One of the prominent examples of a corporate university is Mars University (Rademakers 2014). The most remarkable characteristic of this educational institution is that it is not a facility with a certain building or campus; instead, it is a network of learning present wherever the company itself...
Study Purpose and Objectives With the increase of attention to understanding the concept of human competence in an organisational setting, Jorgen Sandberg (2000) aimed to answer a question of “what constitutes human competence at work?” (p. 9). With the help of introducing an interpretative approach as an alternative to the...
Efforts by top executives and managers to initiate significant changes in their organizations do not succeed. This is due to resistance from other employees and stakeholders who fear change. Change means modifying the way organization carries out its activities. It is to overhaul the organizational structure in it design of...
Introduction The modern information system is substantially involved with exchange and an assortment of personal information. This compilation of personal data in organizations and governmental institutions is, however, associated with insecure features. The insecurity involved in handling personal information has aggravated the implementation of privacy laws. This is due to...
Introduction As companies expand into different global and regional markets, this results in a diversified employee demographic creating a company’s transition from a mono-cultural entity into a multicultural enterprise. Such a change is brought about by the necessity of hiring local talent in a new market to expand the company’s...
Introduction Management refers to the process of controlling people and activities to achieve a given goal or outcome. In a business environment, management is defined as the function that relates to the coordination of efforts and activities of people to achieve specific and overall organizational goals while utilizing the available...
Part 1 Introduction The capacity of the internet as a tool for research remains unknown. Such a case is the reason why social scientists have begun examining the web from a broader perspective of its relevance in research. For this case, there is a need that experts to give relevant...
Introduction Business research involves collecting the needed data for an organization to be progressive. Organizations apply suitable forms of market research to evaluate the state of their well-being. The analysis may involve product research and market situation. Business research is fundamental in helping managers to make key decisions. According to...
Introduction The business world has been constantly evolving due to the dynamic nature of the 21st century developments. This aspect can be attributed to the new trends of conducting business due to technological advancements of the modern world. Therefore, businesses need to keep up with the new changes in a...
Introduction Organizations often encounter situations that require them to make pertinent choices on matters about management. This objective is achieved by reviewing the existing structures to gather adequate information about their appropriateness. Feedback is an imperative undertaking that raises the need for making decisions. Therefore, the success or failure of...
Introduction A personal management philosophy illustrates the management protocols and practices (Derby, 2007). In addition, the individuals’ opinion and understanding are portrayed through the managerial skills and ability to offer leadership and deliver efficiently. Written personal management philosophy provides people the access to the different work related skills of an...
Introduction Organizations encounter different forces that pressurize them to implement intended or unintended change. Numerous studies on managing change have been conducted in an effort to assist organizations in the implementation process. Thus, it suffices to argue that contemporary organizations should be very successful in implementing change. However, the available...
Benefits of Project Management The recent researches indicate that project management is an effective approach to contribute to the organisation’s progress and development because of such features of project management as the focus on the project scope to achieve the goal, project budget, and project time (Jonas 2010; Lappe &...
Overview Essentially, knowledge creation is one of the most critical aspects that determine the success of an organization (Jakubik, 2010). Indeed, it is a crucial determining factor when it comes to innovation and attainment of new strategies of organizational operations (Chou & He, 2010; Tomi, 2009). In that regard, there...
Introduction The changes in the Emirati society are significant and important as they contribute to the development of the country in the modern global context. Al Mehrzi and Singh (2016) stress that the public sector is undergoing various transformations as the government is trying to make public services effective, accessible,...
Introduction Implications, Recommendations, and Conclusions Workplace stress is a primary concern of many organizations because it impacts employees’ ability to reach high levels of performance. Occupational stress is a common attribute of many workspace processes including occupational functions executed by members of the workforce as well as interactions that take...
Introduction Since the advent of the industrial revolution, technology has played an important role in the human society. The post industrial society has become very technology-based and highly depends on innovation and creativity for long-term economic and social stability. The 21st century has been marked by globalization principles and there...
Introduction Talent management is currently one of the primary concerns in many organisations around the world. Companies are not only looking for highly educated and experienced employees in the job market but also talented individuals who can think creatively when undertaking assignments in their respective departments. Creswell (2013) explains that...
Introduction In any form of organization, service and product quality is a mandatory requirement. An organization that does not emphasize proper and coordinated quality delivery is bound to fail. It is thus necessary to develop a framework that supports quality delivery to the clientele. In his research (Clark, 2005) Consider...
Leaders are a group of people that determine the direction that a workforce should follow and motivate such groups so as to realize a common goal (Kotler, 1990). The debate on whether a leader is born or made has been remarkably essential in discussing leadership. In addition, several sources assert...
Executive Summary The report presents innovation at Balfour Beatty. The company has adopted Communities of Practice to advance innovation, learning, and information sharing. For internal efforts, the company must focus on human capital management, recruitment, employee motivation, favorable leadership styles, and flexible organizational structures. Externally, Balfour Beatty must advance collaboration,...
The modern oil market is facing various challenges, and oil companies are seeking new ways to address the issues occurring. The acquisition is often regarded as one of the most effective methods to improve a company’s position in the market. The focus of this study is the risk management and...
Introduction The modern oil market is facing various challenges associated with low oil prices, intense competition, strict environmental regulations, and so on. The acquisition is regarded as one of the methods to address the issues mentioned and achieve organizational goals. Practitioners employ numerous tools to make sure that the process...
The Research Problem Cybersecurity has become one of the primary factors that define the success of any given project. According to Trim and Lee (2016), when undertaking a sensitive project, it is necessary to protect critical information from third parties who may use it at the expense of the firm....
Introduction A literature review on diversity management was prepared based on the literature matrix comprised in preparation for the study. Overall, most articles on the topic contain contemporary perspectives on diversity management, including its challenges and benefits in modern organizations. Some information on the historical development of the topic was...
Abstract Knowledge management is a critical aspect of project management that involves collecting data, processing it to meaningful information, and sharing it with relevant entities to enhance coordination and ensure that all activities are aligned with the goals that should be achieved. In this paper, the focus was to discuss...
Introduction A literature review on diversity management was prepared based on the literature matrix comprised in preparation for the study. Overall, most articles on the topic contain contemporary perspectives on diversity management, including its challenges and benefits in modern organizations. Some information on the historical development of the topic was...
Introduction According to Dark (2010), “information assurance is the practice of managing risks related to use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data and the systems and processes used for those purposes”. Information assurance encompasses information in different forms including digital, analog and physical information, even though the subject...
Introduction Implementing change is an essential organizational procedure that plays a major role in ensuring organizational efficiency. Implementing change is not an easy task and requires well-laid procedures and a strategic planning approach. One of the significant driving factors that could compel business enterprises to implement change processes is the...
Introduction Organizational change cannot be avoided; it is one of the significant critical success factors that an organization has to incorporate in its policies (IBM, 2009). Organizational change aims at motivating the employees to accept the changes which have to be implemented in the present business context. Organizational change can...
Introduction Ethical decision making has been a major issue affecting many organizations today. There has been the need to come up with strategies of promoting the performance of organizations by creating appropriate decision making processes. Decision making is a process that takes place step-by-step and the managers should follow them...
Introduction Nearly every organization today is faced with the challenge of coping with constantly changing information systems and needs. Businesses that have been around for a long time have had to adjust from ledger cards to keep up with big volumes of information generated in the digital era. The speed...
Introduction The proposed study is a workplace-based project that considers Triple Bottom Line (TBL) usage from the point of view of its relationships with leadership in the context of my company and its strategic management. In other words, the study will review the way leadership can affect TBL, which is...
Introduction Disaster research is a relatively new scientific trend in comparison to the studies in the sphere of general emergency management. In terms of funding of this research it was scarce in inconsistent for the most time of its existence. However, for all that time, a large incentive for studying...
Abstract Culture contributes immensely to the performance of different organizations, particularly in the case of international of corporations and multinational organizations that employ expatriates (expats) and nationals. The current paper discusses the impacts of various cultural dimensions on UAE-based organizations’ performance. It develops its arguments through the deployment of literature...
Introduction Major organizational growth and management have been on the rise for the last few decades. Robust growth and expansion to embrace new technologies have been the case. What has become more important in organizations is the power of information. It is now a common experience in many business organizations...
Introduction Stakeholder satisfaction is an essential statistic in the evaluation of a project’s success. The perception of whether an endeavour can meet the expectations of interested parties can significantly influence its popularity and, therefore, the degree to which the product can achieve its goals. As such, the metric is of...
Introduction Staff training and development is an important aspect in any organization’s continuous improvement. For that matter, Noe (2010) believed that there is need to have a sound training programme in the organization that seeks to improve skills and knowledge of the workforce in order to promote their output. However,...
Introduction Globalization continues to define and change the modern world in many ways (Tjosvold and Leung, 2003). Today the world is experiencing profound changes brought about by globalization in many ways that constitute human life. Many countries around the world today cooperate in many aspects of financial, social, political, and...
Introduction Management goes hand in hand with business. The corporate life of today’s organizations cannot be imagined without managers and their routine activities (participation in the problem-solving, decision-making, and other processes). At the same time, the role of both individuals and groups within the business management environment is significant. The...
Introduction Small businesses are run and owned by private owners, and they comprise of small numbers of employees and low sales volume. These businesses do not have market power; therefore, they cannot affect their business environment in terms of sales or prices. Secondly, they are managed by their owners; therefore,...
Introduction Background A significant number of research studies have recently been carried out to examine the dynamics of globalization of businesses across the continents (Thanopoulos & Leonard, 1996; Trompenaars, 1994; Van Maanen, 1992). Amusingly, the normal standard for analyzing globalization of business is to examine how Corporate America has influenced...
Introduction Today, more than ever, business environments have become turbulent. Only those who manage to adapt and exploit these changes will have a chance of survival. Firms need to realize that technological advancements are a reality and these can either hinder or promote success. Additionally, consumers are getting more informed...
Background information IBM is one of the pioneer companies in manufacturing of IT equipment. Information technology has advanced a lot over the years creating increased demand for technology equipments. Process reengineering measures and initiatives IBM identified that there were problems in its supply chain of hardware in Europe, Africa and...
The researcher adopted a cross-sectional study design to examine the effect of particular independent variables on the selected dependent variable. Each of the selected hospitals was considered as the main unit of analysis while the efficiency score was regarded as the dependent variable. The other independent variables considered were the...
Product harm crisis refers to an embarrassing public event emanating from a product’s inefficiency. The product in question may have caused a public uproar because it is either harmful or completely defective. Such an instance may impact negatively on all the brands by the same producer. Similarly, consumers may express...
Introduction The role of women in the management of organisations, as well as the prospects of gender roles in businesses is a current critical issue. Sheryl Kara Sandberg’s article ‘Industry must celebrate ads that celebrate women’ takes issue with social media firms to be at the forefront in advocating for...
Introduction Managing risk has become a central concept in all organizations. It is worth noting that there is a guarantee that there will be no risks as a company or industry goes about its daily activities. In the construction industry, it is important to ensure that the project goes smoothly...
Introduction The owners of XYZ Construction Inc. (Horizontal and Vertical Construction Company) are nearly ready to proceed with their Initial Public Offering (IPO). In order to carry out a successful IPO, the company must have a strategic plan that would act as a guide for the company. A strategic plan...
A group is a collection of people who come together to carry out a given task. People who form a group may not necessarily be working together but rather could be doing a similar task such as watching a football game. Team on the other hand can be defined as...
Introduction The decision-making process is one of the complicated strategical attributes, which defines the capability to reach strategical goals and leads to profit optimization. Nonetheless, the rationale for the decisions tends to be unclear due to the inability to discover the problem from dissimilar viewpoints to determine a novel solution...
Walker, Chen, and Aravind (2015) conducted a study on innovation in management by collecting and summarizing evidence from existing research. The study essentially tries to find answers for three different questions. The first is whether new developments in management can positively influence firms. The second is whether innovations in technology...
General introduction The critique of the two journals, by Fischer and Kittler, aim to provide insight to my PhD thesis which seeks to find “the impact of organizational culture in knowledge sharing behavior in organizations.” My main intention is to use the two journals, “where is culture in cross culture...
Introduction In the contemporary world, organizations have changed tremendously and appreciated the need for placing emphasis on their respective structures, designs and cultures. Besides, there has been apparent need to recognize teams and team working within the context of organizations. Although the concept of team working is not necessarily new,...
Change Management Theories Change management theories are developed to explain transitional processes in organizations. In the context of this paper, the John Fisher change model explains the resistance of organizational transitions in the “goofing” case study. This theory explains that employees follow eight stages when confronted with organizational shifts: anxiety...
The board and its committees should have the appropriate balance of skills, experience, independence, and knowledge of the company to enable them to discharge their respective duties and responsibilities effectively. Introduction Many leaders would agree that the success of future Corporations lies with the board of directors. They have a...
Introduction Decision-making strategy is a fundamental strategy in Strategic management. It entails exploration of options, weighing alternatives, and settling for the most appropriate measures that will sustain the survival of a business entity. In a nutshell, strategic decision-making is used to determine the business direction and the path among alternatives...
A plan to reduce organizational stress during and after the organizational change process at IBM Conducting a stress audit This involves identifying the sources of stress that are related to the change process within an organization. This includes identifying the fears that the employees have concerning the change, the difficulties...
Introduction Knowledge management is currently being hyped as the basis for competitiveness in the world of business, whereby knowledge instead of physical; assets will be the key to competitiveness (Gold, Malhorta & Segars, 2001). Today the attitudes towards knowledge have changed, whereby organizations are starting to appreciate the need to...
Introduction Market-based management refers to the approach of management whereby all the corporate functions are defined in terms of market equivalents. Charles Koch, the CEO of Koch, the largest privately owned firm in the US founded this theory. He found out that successful societies had some features or ways of...
Introduction Total quality management is defined as; the approach used by management to improve the quality of production and the organization’s performance to fit the needs of its customers. Quality management in this case is inclusive of all the elements of the organization related to the development, improvement, and maintenance...
Abstract As explained by Taylor (2002), “strategic HR management involves more than just the administration of human resource programs or activities”. Effective human resource management involves applying these strategies to employees’ management. Among these strategies today is reward management. “Reward management involves the analysis and effective control of employee remuneration...
Introduction Contemporary business leaders are enacting policies that support incremental changes that invoke visions of high-speed, diversity, competitiveness, and energies that create momentum required to overcome the inevitable inertia within organizations that builds over time. The main challenge that leaders have to contend with is developing the right pace, sequence...
Change Management and Project Management in ERP Systems Implementation An ERP implementation results in massive changes in the implementing organization’s culture and business processes (Aladwani, 2001). Without a proper management of the disruptions, the benefits of the ERP system cannot be realized (Cookie & Peterson, 1998). Companies that are unable...
Introduction Information technology is an important factor in the modern world given the advance in technology. It helps firms innovate and produce high quality products that meet customer needs and demands. Due to the changing business environment, firms have found it necessary to reduce operating costs while exploiting the comparative...
Introduction The Goal is an entertaining book which presents new theories for organizational finances and plant management. The protagonist, Alex, is caught in a common dilemma. Two very demanding situations require his attention: his marriage and the saving of his employment at the local plant. The competitive nature of modern...
Introduction At Monsanto, the need to create a connection between its pool of employees and other professionals who are deemed more knowledgeable is imperative. Although the company boasts of sustained growth and profitability in its production of Genetically Modified foods, it has realized that it still needs to tap human...
Introduction According to numerous literature, supply chain management constitute all the activities that are associated with the flow and transformation of goods from the raw materials stage through the end-user, at the same time encompassing associated information flow (Cetinkaya et al., 2011). The modern world is witnessing the increased emphasis...
Introduction Most businesses fail to perform well, not because of lack of capital but not using the correct approach when it comes to business research and management. It is because of this that many business professors, analysts as well lecturers have come up with different books, magazines, and journals on...
Introduction The work of Bramley (1999) explains that the best education for any manager is not static learning obtained through lectures, papers, books and an assortment of course prescribed reading materials but rather it is real world experience acquired in a dynamic setting that enables an individual to learn how...
Introduction The human race is known to be ambitious and productive. These attributes have over the years seen the man and his environment evolve rapidly. As such we are often faced with situations that demand different courses of action than what we are used to and as a result, change...
Introduction Leadership is defined as the ability to inspire support from and confidence in people who are expected to realize organizational goals. It can also be defined as the interpersonal influence that gains effect through communication towards the attainment of goals. Leadership is a necessity in all levels of organizations,...
Introduction Humans have been regarded as social animals, and in most instances, they crave for information and feedback in order for them to feel good. Effective communication is necessary where the sole purpose should be to ensure the message is easily understood and accepted. In addition, effective communication constitute effective...
Introduction Public administration is an important part of any organization and institution. It deals more with the smooth running of an organization, an institution or a business. Post traditionalism helps in reviewing the modern ways of reasoning in the public administration sector. It shows changes that have taken place and...
Introduction Background of SABIC SABIC is a Saudi based multinational petrochemical company holds the sixth position in global petrochemical market and it has large number of manufacturing plants in many countries of the world. According to the report of HSBC (2007), SABIC established as a non-oil company in 1976 by...
