Corporate Profile Amazon is famous for its corporate cultural trend that aims at motivating employees to take risks and explore new ideas. The organizational culture of Amazon is characterized by customer-centricity, boldness, and peculiarity. The boldness characteristic is reflected in its ability to sell a wide array of items online,...
Introduction Research Problem As a result of globalization e-commerce has really grown in the past few years. Many business organizations have started offering their products and services through technological (internet) platforms and banks have not been left behind. Banks have started offering internet banking services to their clients. However everything...
Introduction The main objective of this dissertation is to discuss the impact of global financial crisis on the strategy and HRM of multinational companies. Background of the problem According to the report of Krolicki & Bailey (2008), largest automaker GM’s quarterly loss was $4.2 billion and shares tumbled 13% whereas...
Introduction Sustainability is a very important part of contemporary business practices because it enables businesses full fill the needs of the present population without threatening the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainability makes it possible for businesses to focus completely on the various components of the...
Introduction The preceding chapters expose the existing knowledge on the glass ceiling phenomena and its manifestation in the hospitality industry. The chapters also reveal the existing theories, specifically the Social Roles Theory, which identifies division of labor along gender lines and how that affects the progress of women at the...
Introduction The success of any business is often attributed to its leadership style. This is because when the management or the leaders are able to make sound decisions, institute effective policies and develop good communication in their companies, then these companies are bound to have better success. However, because business...
Executive summary The high rate of globalization presents an opportunity for firms in different economic sector. One of the sectors which will benefit is the global hotel industry as a result of growth in tourism (Gelder, 2005, p.34). Most investors around the world are considering venturing into the hotel industry...
Introduction Employees play an excellent role in the success of an enterprise. In particular and in the light of competition, we are in the era of new knowledge economy, the weight assigned to the role played by an employee in a hotel and hospitality enterprise is given greater importance and...
Motivation is an active area of research. The use of performance pay is one of the ways used to motivate employees based on monetary motivation schemes. The purpose of this research is to investigate the applicability of performance pay at the Wynn, housekeeping department. Maslow proposed the five hierarchies of...
The research presented before you is based on the topic “the impact of quality awards on total quality management and business performance”. The report highlights the three quality awards i.e. Deming Prize Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award European Foundation for Quality Management Excellence Model (EFQM) And on the basis of...
Introduction In every organisation (or work place), the human resources play an important role in determining the overall performance. For instance, the machines and other instruments that are used in the production are controlled by the human beings. Therefore, it is necessary to manage the human resources in the right...
Introduction The service industry is highly competitive, it as player domestic, local and international; there are different sectors in the service industry but always one main characteristic that cuts across the industry, the secret to succeed (Skålén, 2009). The secret to succeed in the service industry rests on the differentiation...
The chain of IKEA stores is distributed around 37 countries of the world where 298 stores are open for the customers. IKEA’s overall strategy is consumer-centered, according to which all the furniture designed by IKEA is functional, of high quality, efficiently distributed, and environment-friendly (Lu, 2014). The concept of “Do-It-Yourself...
Background Theoretical and practical implications of the effects of Chinese brands on the buyer’s behavior are global issues worth much attention. The aim of the research is to determine the significance of the relationship between customer buying behavior and Chinese brands. Hypothetically, a significant influence exists between the buyer behavior...
This dissertation will set out the answer to my research question, “Entrepreneurial behaviour and how business start-ups fail?” In order to properly answer the question, this dissertation is structured in a particular way. Important research methodologies as well as analytical tools will assist in exploring as well as examining entrepreneurial...
Introduction Background of Study The purpose of undertaking a research is to formulate a recruitment policy to reduce staff turnover. Most of the companies intend to provide better training and job development scopes, service uniformity, discount, increment, and other welfare offers for internal staff, outpatient, leave, and inpatient media exposure,...
Statement of the procedure and selection options In a time when the economies are falling and the price of gasoline and related products are raising, the never-ending workflow is taking a toll on the workers of the Tennessee Air National Guard, and their morale is getting lower day by day....
Introduction During the past few decades, researchers have shown their considerable interest in the “strategic management”, which encompasses the analysis of organization’s competitive environment, and evaluation strategies’ which helps the organization to achieve the excellent performance. The term “strategic management” itself demonstrates its gist of handling all undertaken efforts tactically....
The Tesla company was initially founded with an idea that electric cars can be better, quicker, and more environmentally friendly. Therefore, it was established that the main mission of the organization is “to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy” while the vision is “to create the most compelling car...
Abstract The World Trade Organization is global economic block that seeks to bring together all member states into a forum where they can engage in multilateral trade agreements. The desire to bring the world into a single trading block is the fact that cannot be disputed, especially in the current...
Introduction Buckworth, Lee, Regan, Schneider and DiClemente (2007) define “intrinsic motivation as that, which is driven by an interest or enjoyment in the task itself, and exists within the individual rather than relying on any external pressure or source” (P.45). On the other hand, Buckworth et.al., (2007) define extrinsic motivation...
Introduction Leading any organization through a change is a challenging process – doubly so if the organization in question is the company going through hard times and steadily losing its share of the market. Renfield Farms, an important player in the natural foods market, began experiencing considerable difficulties in the...
Introduction The world is changing with an alarming speed leaving behind the old and familiar convictions and giving rise to the new queries and challenges. Among various key factors responsible for this change is the cultural diversity. The increasing number of urban communities comprises diverse groups in abundance. This movement...
Introduction History of the European Union The European Union (EU) was established in 1950 after World War II. Its establishment was occasioned by the need to solidify peace within the European region by bringing together rival countries under a universal institutional structure. The idea to establish the EU was borne...
Introduction Background The automobile industry has attracted many players. Many multinational companies are competing for the increasing market. Therefore, the market is very competitive, with different classes of vehicles having their own competition. The luxury car sector is one that has high competition. The major players include Mercedes and BMW....
Introduction Internationalization has become exceedingly important for entrepreneurs as it helps them gain new markets and ground to expand their business. Many high-end restaurants, such as that of Alan Yau and Gordon Ramsay, are no longer confined to the domestic vicinities of their home country and spread their wings in...
Introduction The majority of people define e-commerce as the act of shopping through the World Wide Web (WWW). However, e-commerce includes various activities such as internal business processes and business-to-business transactions (Schneider 2011). E-commerce has been accessible ever since the 1980s. However, the mode of conducting e-commerce has evolved with...
Introduction Teleworking or telecommuting has gained significance over the past few years. The revolutionary innovations that have come with the evolution of the Information Technology as a business tool present people with alternative ways of conducting business, and teleworking is such an alternative. Most companies in the US and Europe...
Introduction Company profile Rocky Mountain Chocolate Company is one of the leading international confectionery firms, which operates in the United States, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada. This large confectionary firm has managed to capture a massive market share in the United Arab Emirates. Crail Frank established this company...
Introduction Nigerian consumers are reluctant to use online shopping carts for local purchases. The main reason for this is the fear of becoming victims of online fraud (Onaiwu & KPMG 2013). This means that any company in the country seeking to trade online has the uphill task of creating customer...
Abstract Galaxy Chocolate is one of the leading brands of chocolate worldwide. In Dubai, it is one of the most sought-after chocolates by chocolate lovers. The company is a distinguished multinational that also promotes healthy living and environmental protection. Galaxy has different brands classified according to form and flavor. This...
Introduction In 2010 when Apple released its iPad, consumers waited in line for several hours in order to acquire the new sleek techno-gadget from Apple. This unique behavior among Apple consumers makes a lot of sense to Apple, marketing firms, and psychologists, who are all interested in the reasons that...
Introduction: Saudi Airlines The airline industry in the Gulf region is famous for its continuous struggle to offer quality services to its customers. Besides, the high competition among the airlines in the industry has led to various strategies including cost-cutting, managing the unpredictable demands, and ensuring that the company adheres...
Introduction This chapter is an introductory chapter that delves into issues related to globalization. In other words, it introduces the key concepts and reviews that would be discussed in the entire paper. The chapter presents the background information regarding the effects of globalization in Nigeria. Under the background information, the...
Abstract Both companies, Red Bull and Coca-Cola invest heavily in the use of sports marketing, events, TV/Cinema, magazines, radio, relationships, sponsorship programs, and sports among other techniques in promoting their energy drinks in the market with different implications on the market. Each of the companies uses different approaches to conduct...
Introduction Background to the Study The composition of the global workforce, especially in the services sector, has changed significantly over the last few decades. One of the core transformations, it seems, has been the increase in the number of short-term employees working in services-oriented organizations (Jacobsen 2000). A strand of...
Introduction Since the beginning of trade, people have been looking for methods to make their success among their clientele even bigger, thus, spawning a range of advertising techniques. Although in the XXI century, a number of innovative advertising techniques have been created, the basics for attracting more customers remain the...
Introduction Today’s world is moving at a faster speed through technology in every aspect of business while e-business has recognised as the most modern aspect of that technology integration. It influences organisations for discovering newer customs for expanding the competitive marketplace; draw the attention of customers through customisation their offerings...
Introduction The Virgin Group, one of the most successful venture capital companies in the United Kingdom and worldwide, was created by Richard Branson in 1970. It serves as an example of a brilliant implementation of company diversification. His innovative approach to doing business led the company to a period of...
Abstract The following dissertation provides a comprehensive survey based research on the service and quality level of the services provided by the Singapore Airlines in terms of the expectations of the customers and the satisfaction level of the customers. A literature overview of related research on the topic is conducted...
Abstract Retaining good workers is not as simple as it used to be. Companies require to be on top when it comes to keeping them, as well as inspiring them. Staff retention is simple to realize, but at the same time it can be complex to attain. Knowing what workers...
Executive summary This study specifically aimed at analyzing the benefits and limitations of online marketing from the perspective of customers as well as service providers. Furthermore, the study aimed at evaluating the impact of online marketing on customers’ behaviour towards the products and services offered on line, in addition to...
Abstract This paper is about the trust and loyalty relationships in e-tailing. It is an attempt to validate the hypothesis on the impact of trust and loyalty to e-tailing. The introduction revolves around the importance of the study with respect to the lack of existing prior studies into the value...
The long-term success of Dough Pizza as a business is expected to be based on those products and services on which its customers depend the most. For the restaurant, these include pizzas and delivery services. This means that any efforts of optimization should be based on the most reliable and...
Abstract Singapore’s Information and Communication (ICT) technology sector contributed S$26 billion in value to the economy in recent times which accounted for nearly 20% of the country’s GDP. Various spheres of product/service export include knowledge-based industries of Internet Service Providers (ISP’s), software development, publishing and IT education services. The objective...
Introduction Full of Life is a company that produces non-alcoholic beverages made from locally sourced ingredients. The brand is invested into spreading the message of positivity and health; as a small business, it cooperates with local farmers to acquire fruit and vegetables for producing seasonally appropriate drinks. Full of Life...
Abstract Scanwell Logistics (HK) Ltd. is facing financial losses now for the last few years and in fact the losses as per current year interim financial statements are threatening to bring the company at the brink of liquidation. This has put a clear doubt on the efficiency on the working...
Abstract This study attempts to explain the salient features of internal control and the benefits that could accrue to a company adopting a good internal control system. Internal controls are considered as extremely important to perform everyday operations of a company more efficiently. The major components of the internal controls...
Introduction US Congress enacted the Sarbanes – Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) on July 30, 2002, to ensure proper financial reporting and disclosure. The objective of passing this legislation was to rebuild the public trust in corporate business reporting, which was lost due to accounting and other frauds that happened...
Abstract The research on the internationalization of the large companies explored the relations between the adoption of a global orientation and strategic thinking. However, there was difference in opinion between those arguing that there is a positive relationship between the two variables and others who contended that large companies may...
Executive Summary In order to introduce change, Metaverse should pay attention to technological changes and employees communication, organizational culture and value creation activities. For Metaverse change in relations with customers is important because it will help to improve image of the company and deliver quality service to diverse target audience....
Introduction Recent years, companies pay more and more attention to business ethics and problems caused by violation of ethical and moral rules. The law is a guarantor of social stability. The law provides for collective safety and security. But it has more than a stabilizing function for society–it also embodies...
Organizational behavior Organizational behavior is an instrument that carefully monitors the actions of human beings within an organization since most of the core jobs within companies involve the efforts of human beings. Performance and productivity within an organization are usually determined by certain factors that are deemed crucial, for instance,...
Abstract In the present-day corporate world, the significance of capital structure can not be undermined. The capital structure decisions as to a proper mix of debt and equity components are of paramount importance for the success of the firm. Such decisions are influenced by a host of factors. The essence...
Literature review Although we hear success, stories about entrepreneurship in Malaysia, we have not detailed the critical factors that to this success. Therefore, this paper has made a significant contribution in highlighting the critical factors that have contributed to the success of young Malaysians in entrepreneurship. I hope at the...
Abstract The constant increase in employee turnover is a frustrating and important issue to be tackled by an organization of any size. Employee turnover whether high or low is detrimental to the company. Hence it becomes important for the company to study the method of calculating and reducing the turnover...
Introduction E-Business organizations that will advantage. We will see “near organizations” shaped that will “reduce repetition and pull together in order and services keen on a user-friendly ‘one-stop supermarket.” These organizations’ determination be shaped to serve businesses that contain regular communication with the World Wide Web, making life easier for...
Abstract The purpose of this research project is to investigate theoretical approaches to define the concept of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and the stages taken for its design and implementation in relation to e-commerce. The customer relationship marketing is often considered as opposite and balancing to traditional forms of...
Population means a whole group that is under investigation (Anderson, Sweeney, and Williams, 2009). As a result, we select a sample that is representative of the population. We associate the statistics of the sample to the population. Calculation of Sample means depends on the population from which they are drawn....
Company Information Company name & Ticker Symbol – CENVEO Inc (CVO) Link to web site investors page Beta – 2.18 Current Stock price – $ 5.77 Earnings per share – (0.54) Dividend Yield – 0.0 Current Risk Free Interest Rate – 10 year 3.473 30 year 4.522 Income tax rate...
Introduction Marketing is the most powerful weapon available to a business; however, marketing is often confused with sales and advertising. It is noted that businesses need to understand that marketing is much more than that. Marketing, in fact, has a many roles in a firm or business; firstly, it connects...
Paper Name Executive equity compensation and incentives: A survey Author(s) Core, J.E., W. Guay and D.F. Larcker Source Economic Policy Review, pp 27-50 (2003) Research Question / Objectives Objective is to bring together the literature on equity compensation and executive incentives. In addition, this is to bring down the unsupported...
Introduction The value of auditing rests on two crucial requirements. First, the attestation needs to be competent. It needs to be undertaken by those with appropriate expertise and may involve the necessity of having a competent audit structure, technologies, and processes to undertake the audit. Second, it must be undertaken...
Introduction With regard to Starbucks SWOT analysis, the company has been identified to have strong competitive advantages and opportunities for growth as well as eminent areas of threat and weakness with regard to its primary and secondary environments. These factors affect the overall managerial decision of the company as management...
The Carphone Warehouse is one of the most successful telecommunications businesses in the UK. It is now Europe’s leading independent retailer of mobile phones and services, with over 2,144 stores that combine a retail operation across 10 countries with an extensive and growing telecommunications services business. Today it is operating...
Introduction Riordan global organization is a plastic manufacturer that produces and distributes plastic materials all over the world. It employs more than five hundred employees and has estimated annual earnings of over forty six million dollars. Riordan manufacturing plants are located in Georgia, Michigan, Albany, China, among others countries. It...
Introduction Overseas investors play a tremendous role in tax planning and also help in developing a booming strategy that provides help in undertaking the business or investment. In Hong Kong, similar to other countries individual’s tax liability is completely based on the chosen business structure. For instance, whether apart from...
Kaizen approach refers to positive improvement of a process in an organization. It is a strategy that is employed by business organizations majorly in the manufacturing sector. Being a daily process, kaizen strategy involves using scientific ways to perform tasks in an organization reducing waste during the business process besides...
The globalization of the world economy has led to the creation of a very complex structure of which industries and financial institutions are the parts. Every major investment plan either in form of establishing a new unit or for a simple public offering requires the involvement of financial institutions. These...
Risk Perceptions The speed of conducting purchases in metaverses is slowed considerably because of actual or perceived risks that surround shopping in virtual reality regardless of the privacy and security issues. Such issues as the possibility of credit card fraud and personal information disclosure have been reported by the focus...
Abstract Corporate strategy has long been accepted as being essential for the success of large organizations that indulge in what may be considered as being relatively sophisticated undertakings and often issues related to strategy have been ignored in small businesses, with owners and managers being too tied – up with...
Introduction Workplace stress is a primary concern for many organizations because it affects an employee’s ability to reach high levels of performance (Beehr, 2014). For example, Beehr (2014) analyzed the relationship between employee performance and stress presented in the earlier theories and concluded that stress negatively influences the level of...
Summary The performance of any organization is largely influenced by the ownership structure of the organization, as well as any regulations within the organization’s areas of operations (Alves & Mendes 2004). Barontini and Bozzi (2009) observed that following the increased global competition, achieving maximum performance in an organization is the...
Abstract This thesis examines the emergence, theoretical and practical value of Islamic market indices. The first two goals rely on straightforward secondary research that initially highlights the conceptual simplicity of stock market indexes for investors, the financial press and other stakeholders like government. For the pious individual and institutional investor,...
Abstract Derivatives are financial instruments traded in capital market. The underlying assets for derivative trading are most commonly bonds, stocks, etc. Derivatives greatly influence movements of debts in an economy which will lead to total economic slowdown. Derivatives have high rating values but in this case have been at the...
Introduction The task of making a product or service popular, even among its target audiences, is quite difficult due to the presence of competition, absence of awareness about the new product, and the overall tendency to approach the process of purchasing carefully. Receiving impartial information about the quality of the...
Abstract This dissertation discusses the determinants of workplace motivation and efficiency, as well as the relationship between the two. To that end, the author has conducted a cross-sectional survey of 100 workers in the food industry to analyse their motivation and collect their opinions on a variety of potential motivating...
Making ethical business decisions regarding right and wrong actions permeate daily life. Ethics considers all stages of businesses from acting appropriately as individuals, establishing responsible governments and organizations, and ensuring that the entire society becomes more principled. Therefore, ethics present a scope of standards for behavior that assists people to...
Abstract The building and construction projects carry on experiencing delays on account of a variety of factors. The impacts of these delays manifest themselves in the form of amplified costs and operating expenses on a project and delay claims are perhaps the most challenging form of construction dispute lawsuits to...
Abstract The existing framework for taxation has enabled companies to transfer profits from high tax systems to low-tax regimes. Patents rights or trademarks calculations may be simply moved from one nation to another with a minor change in actual economic activity or profit accumulation. This thesis analysed the determinants of...
Branding has become an important concern for companies in the modern age. With the high availability of substitute products in most markets, customers’ preferences for a particular brand have become increasingly dependent on brand image (Sinha, 2018). This image is carefully formulated using various marketing strategies, such as advertisement. The...
Abstract The paper is a review of literature on the topic of employee treatment and firm innovation performance. A detailed analysis of scholarly sources published within the past fifteen years allows tracing the development of the research topic and the shifts in researchers’ interest in its various aspects. The paper...
The results of the study conducted in the present work and the project of addressing the problem of decreased quality of church leadership in multicultural environment in the specific community, allow making conclusion that leadership is a unique phenomenon in public life that permeates all spheres of society’s life, and...
Introduction In this part of the paper, attention will be paid to the review of recent studies about employee job performance, reward management, and hospitality industry in the Republic of Kazakhstan. A literature review is an integral part of any research project, the goal of which is to create a...
Introduction Modern conditions dictate a radical change in the role of human in the organization’s management system. He ceases to be part of the technological process, and turns into the most important resource of the organization. Therefore, the priority task of management is to ensure conditions for the fullest disclosure...
Introduction Technological advances of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries have shaped the manufacturing industry on a global scale. Beverage production has developed under the influence of new technologies and managerial strategies, which enabled companies to improve their performance and enhance their competitive advantage (Flammini et al. 2017). Although the food...
Introduction Balanced scorecard (BSC) is a framework for strategic performance management used to help companies monitor performance and execute its strategy (Brown, 2007). It is among the most widely used tool with high satisfaction ratings. BSC divides performance monitoring into four perspectives: Financial perspective: focuses on financial goals of the...
Abstract This paper aims to explore knowledge management with regard to project-oriented organizations, the key feature of which is the integrated work of various employees in a team. Today, knowledge presents the paramount asset of project-focused companies that need to not only produce new products and services but also accumulate...
Introduction The Islamic Bank of Abu Dhabi (ADIB) is among the largest Islamic institutions of banking which provide banking activities in the ‘Unites Arab Emirates’ (UAE). Its principal activities involves Islamic financing, commercial, investments, and other banking activities in accordance with Shari’a as accepted by the Shari’a Supervisory Board and...
Case Overview The primary goal of this qualitative research was to investigate aspects of self-awareness and the way it defines the decisions and experiences of leaders, especially when faced with various challenges in their jurisdictions. When a leader lacks self-awareness skills, their thinking can easily be distorted by deception. Studies...
A description of what business the company is involved in and where it operates Sports Direct has worldwide presence apart from its major operations in the U.K.in the retail sector supplying sports goods. The entity is having a wide array of branded goods use in the field of sports which...
Introduction Management information systems can be referred to as the way technology applies in assisting organizations to make decisions and manage their employees better. Most Managers use this concept in seeking and in the analysis of information on various organizational aspects. For example, management information Systems are used in sales,...
Abstract The VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) business environment is characterized by fast changes, the focus on diverse employees, and the challenge of working with unpredictable and demanding customers. The purpose of this paper is to analyze a specific strategic role of human resource management (HRM) in generating a...
The Guidance Center is a holistic organization that aims to enhance the lives of families across southeast Michigan. The paramount goal of this organization is to cooperate with the communities to reinforce them and help in overcoming challenges. This investigational paper examines the current status of the Guidance Center and...
Abstract Behavioural supply chain management is a quickly growing part of the broader discipline that has emerged in response to the challenges that the operational approach could not resolve. It explores companies as enterprises run by people, who do not necessarily make the optimal decision every time. As such, the...
In 1992, Robert Kaplan and David Norton introduced the balanced scorecard. These researchers aimed at creating a concept that would capture both financial and non-financial performance measures in organizations. Firms that have implemented and used balanced scorecard have been able to understand and communicate their strategy, measure the elements of...
Background of the Problem Ensuring the high quality of the services provided is among the utmost concerns in the contemporary world. One of the most notable and evident ways to make services both more accessible and productive is adopting the systems of electronic services or, shortly put, e-services. The concept...
Introduction Macau is an area that covers approximately 29.2 sq. km; this is close to sixth of Washington D.C. this area consists of Coloane, Taipa and Macau Peninsula. The city has 550,000 residents, and collects more revenue from gaming than that of Atlantic City and Las Vegas is combined (Braunlich,...
Introduction In contemporary business environments, there is an increased business combination through mergers and acquisitions; the combinations are necessitated by the hard economic environment experienced in the world or as effort to improve business. When a certain company is acquiring another, there is some consideration for the acquisition which must...
Introduction Aid refers to voluntary transfer of resources mostly financial from one region to another that is deemed deserving; this is normally an act of philanthropy. This type of assistance exists even in a larger scope with nations often helping each other. In such a scope, it is thus defined...
Chinese SMEs have become dominant in the global market in the past decade due to various supporting factors. This study attempted to tests how resources, country environment, industry environment, global strategy, country environment, and company characteristics enhance the international competitiveness of Chinese SMEs from Zhejiang province. According to this study,...
Problem Statement Introduction This dissertation essentially illustrates the insight of the changing role of independent financial advisers in the UK linking with retail investors respond and the factors touching the investor’s motivation and exploration under the regulatory exercise introduced by the ‘Financial Services Authority’ that emerged and developed in the...
