Introduction Massive executive compensation packages are often viewed with disdain by the “everyday working man” within today’s factories, call centers and corporate offices. A worker looks at their salary that barely allows them to live paycheck to paycheck while, on the other hand, the CEO of their company is paid...
Introduction For many years, Saudi Arabia has been relying on revenues from oil. The Kingdom has had plans to reduce its over dependence on crude oil. The plans have been catalysed by the slide of about 50% in oil prices (Capital Markets, n.d.). As a result, there is urgency to...
The paper provides the results of the descriptive research on the generational differences in the workforce of Canada. The aspects of the work with Millennials and its effects on the organizational performance were studied with the focus on the data provided by Statistics Canada and other agencies. It was found...
Introduction Insider action research (IAR) is different from other forms of action research (AR) mostly due to the fact that the line between the researcher and the researched is particularly slight in this case. This specific condition grants IAR a number of benefits and also promises certain disadvantages. This review...
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 Individuals and organizations can seek assistance from different specialized professional services in an effort to deal with certain challenges. One of the specialized professional services is consultation. Consultancy services are provided by different categories of specialists such as human resources and health care professionals. Furthermore, the consultancy process occurs...
Executive summary The purpose of this paper is to develop a comprehensive managerial report for the decision-making procedures in solving financial problems. Seneca Hill Winery, a hypothetical company specializing in winemaking, is used as the case study to examine the appropriate decision the company should make when considering plating one...
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 The surfacing of Global Value Chains has delineated the characteristic of the 21st century trade and essentially transformed dealings amid nations. Sustainable development has turned into a catchphrase in preservation and management and denotes an endeavour to reconcile the environment, its resourcefulness, and economic advancement. Namibian fishing industry has...
Introduction Fun is one of the most crucial human behaviors that affect the way they behave when accomplishing their roles. Human beings get satisfaction when something makes them happy. In fact, this is why people use a lot of money for holidays where they visit places such as comedy clubs....
Executive summary The purpose of this paper is to examine how organizations developed, implemented, and applied GIE to support and sustain the expansion of their market strategies in order to realize the dream of moving from the traditional multinational corporations that focused on centralized markets to the modern concept of...
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 Successful entrepreneurs know that planning is an important ingredient when starting a new business venture. In the current competitive business environment, an entrepreneur will need to conduct an extensive market research in order to understand relevant external forces that have positive or negative impacts on a specific business venture....
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 Both public and private sector organizations embrace transformative change to enhance their success in the long term. This paper identifies and evaluates factors that inhibit or support transformative change in public organizations. Clayton County Library System is deployed as a case example. It first offers a description of the...
Introduction Organizations operate in an environment characterized by diverse challenges and opportunities. The challenges and opportunities emanate from the macro and micro business environments. Despite the challenges , organizations should ensure that they succeed in the future. Organization’s future success can only be achieved through integration of effective strategic management...
Introduction to the Study The history of regional economic integration among the Central African States dates back to many years, before and after independence (Adepoju, 2002). Adepoju (2002) and other authors provide empirical evidence, which shows that many of the states convened and ratified different treaties, which include the Economic...
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...
Document: Introduction The Saudi Arabian government is under the Royal leadership of King Abdulla Bin Abdul-Aziz. Through the royal declaration of the Two Holly Mosques King Abdulla, the Saudi Arabian National Strategy Implementation Plan of 2012 emanates. The intended national strategy aims at transforming Saudi Arabia into a knowledge-based economy...
Abstract While developing the hiring process, it is necessary to select persons whose values, skills, knowledge, and abilities can be discussed as congruent not only with the certain position but also with the organization’s objectives. Dr. Eric Weston and Dr. Emily Weston-Green, the founders of the Weston Family Practice Clinic,...
Introduction General overview of the shift shopping culture Dubai, one of the fastest growing cities in the modern world, has experienced a rapid change in its business culture over the last few decades. The retail sector is one of the most significant sectors of the city’s economy that has experienced...
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...
Today’s workplace has a diverse environment (as compared to earlier times). Global technological developments have influenced various changes in the business world. Globalization is one such change that has necessitated organizations to adopt different strategies depending on their specific requirements. In order to keep pace with the incessant changes, it...
Introduction Evaluating an employee, who seems to have grown into a candidate for a more serious leadership position is an extremely hard task. Not only does it demand that a choice of one candidate among several decent options should be chosen, but also that the process should be carried out...
Today, crude oil is more important to industrial and economic development in the world than it has ever been in the history of humankind. This importance was particularly underscored in the aftermath of the Second World War; arguably, the war acted as a catalyst since technology and oil were some...
Introduction Efficient organizations are vigilant in finding ways to improve their efficiency as a group. For example, too frequent meetings are considered a major source of conflict and discontent among employees (Crowe, Cresswell, Robertson, Huby, Avery, & Sheikh, 2011). Hosley (2010) discovered that the productivity of a firm largely depends...
Introduction Work can be described as tasks performed by an employee with the expectations of compensation from employer. In every workplace, employees need to have positive attitude and motivation in order to work effectively. Generally, employees who are motivated tend to complete their work accurately and promptly with minimal or...
Introduction The first conglomerates in the modern era came into being in the late nineteenth century in the US. The main conglomerates were in the steel, oil, shipping, and railroad sectors. This business model has several advantages and disadvantages. The first advantage of a conglomerate is that it develops unique...
Introduction Questionnaire on Human Resources Management Human Resources Management (HRM) is a department that sets policies which acts as administration to staff in a given organization. The department recruits, promotes, trains, supervises managements, pays and dismisses staffs. The purpose of questionnaire on Human Resource Management is to identify trends comparatively....
Introduction The United States and China are the world’s largest economies and they have had a positive bilateral trade for many years. China is home to about a third of the world’s total population. This is a large market that cannot be ignored by the United States. On the other...
Introduction As part of the job and training needs assessment, the company chosen is Rolling Technologies, based in United Kingdom. The job analyzed is total quality management. The head of this section is the total quality manager. For the purpose of this paper, the title of the job will be...
Introduction The shifting global economy coupled with an increasingly competitive business environment implies that organizations must deploy the right kind of leadership to survive, as effective leadership has been shown to encourage innovation, respond swiftly to changes in markets and environments, creatively address challenges, as well as sustain high employee...
Introduction Smart urban development is one of the issues that have gained much popularity in the world as members of the society seek to find ways of achieving sustainable development. According to Lussier and Achua, over half of the world’s population is currently living in urban settings. The percentage is...
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to develop a comprehensive analysis of the internationalization strategy for local companies in the gulf region. In particular, the paper analyzes the case study of Renaissance Services SAOG, an Omani corporation that specializes in a wide range of services to companies operating in...
Introduction Ethics is an important element of business management. It enables managers to make decisions or take actions that benefit all the stakeholders of their companies. However, maintaining high ethical standards is often difficult due to the social, political, and economic challenges that managers have to deal with when making...
Introduction Pre-start-up business planning has been considered one of the most important activities that an entrepreneur should engage in before implementing any business project. Entrepreneurs planning to start business project need to have a road map that would guide their activities in the market. They need a plan of how...
Risks involve the notion of uncertainty associated with a project under management. Risk assessment is the process of identifying the risks that are most likely to affect a given project (Oberlende 2009). It also involves describing the characteristics and evaluation of every risk identified. The risk assessment procedure starts as...
Introduction The study sought to determine if Spot Gold prices and Treasury bill returns can be used to predict the returns on Goldcorp’s share price. Goldcorp’s share prices were the dependent variable while spot gold prices and Treasury bill returns were the independent variables. The daily prices for all assets...
Introduction The significance of theory in both qualitative and quantitative data analysis can hardly be overrated (Lengnick-Hall & Clark, 2012). Every single step must be made based on a specific theoretical postulate. However, the relationship between a theory and its practical application is much more complicated than an experiential confirmation...
Leadership has different connotations in different political systems. In certain political systems, Leaders need not necessarily hold the top position in the government to influence the governmental actions, as in the Great Britain. However, some political systems reflect the prominence of the top political leader who is capable of making...
Introduction The idea of free trade has been embraced worldwide owing to the vast believe that it leads to profound economic benefits such as creation of employment, foreign exchange gains, and proficiency of production (Rivoli 2005). Many countries, including the rich and developing ones, have entered into the unions where...
Introduction Apple Inc is one of the leading firms in the electronic industry. According to the firm’s recent reports, Apple Inc has experienced consistent growth in its sales from September 2011 to September 2013. Within the same period, the assets of the firm increased from US$ 116 billion to US$...
Introduction Schwalbe (2009) indicates that project integration is simply the integration or incorporation of all the activities and process involved not only in identifying, defining, uniting but also unifying and coordinating the different processes in the context of project management. Change management involves making some changes to the available systems...
A business plan outlines the future formal description an entrepreneurial organization. It is usually written down and formalized to all the stakeholders of the business organization. Also, the plan is the statement that outlines the goals, plans laid down to make sure they are attained clearly, and reasons why the...
Social responsibility is a management model that requires organizations to adopt socially responsible behaviors by abstaining from socially harmful actions, or contributing to socially beneficial activities (Hopkins, 2012). This philosophy departs from the idea that most companies do business to maximize profits (only). The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) says...
Abstract The invention of information technology systems has brought numerous results to organizations; when the right level of technology is implemented, chances of effective and improved business are high. ERP are information systems strategies that aims at integrating business processes for effective business processes however, they have been problematic for...
Introduction Leadership defines the performance of any sector of the society. The education system is one of the areas that value leaders’ the input. One major function of leadership is to bring change. According to Wagner and Kegan (2006), effective leaders are proactive in leading change. Leaders should be able...
Introduction There are four characteristics that are in demand within a technology oriented enterprise, namely: high market responsiveness, fast developments, low cost, and finally high levels of creativity, innovation and efficiency. What must be understood though is that such characteristics are dependent upon the type of technical teams that are...
The international system of banks, loans, and transactions is based on the sanctity of agreements between different parties participating in the process. In theory, unless the agreement was made on an unlawful basis, its power is absolute, and the sides that signed it are expected to follow the agreement to...
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...
The majority of the natural disasters have a serious impact on the economy. These include hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and many other natural calamities. For any given corporation, the damage is rather evident – natural disasters destroy equipment and buildings. Moreover, it can also influence human capital and worsen production capacity...
Natural disasters pose numerous threats to the normal functioning of the society. Aside from the more obvious physical destruction they are associated with, these events often create long-term negative impacts on the economic development of the region (Benson & Clay, 2004). In the areas that are more prone to the...
Supply chain policy models have gotten much consideration from analysts recently. In this area, we concentrate on buyback policies, which are most firmly identified with this exploration. We allude to Cachon (2003) and Tsay et al. (1999) for audits of different kinds of supply chain policies. Buyback policies, which are...
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....
Abstract Having an innovation culture within an organization is very critical for a firm to achieve success in the current competitive business environment. In this study, the focus was to determine how training can be used as a moderator to promote innovation culture within a firm’s organizational culture. The researcher...
Natural disasters constitute a serious detriment to the development of society. In addition to the obvious physical threat associated with these events, numerous effects are attributed to them that undermine the quality of life of the impacted population (Marshall & Schrank, 2014). The areas that raise greatest concerns are the...
A recent announcement by the Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull about the cancellation of the visa 457 program has placed many overseas workers in a precarious position (Go Study Australia 2017). The implementation of this reform presupposes the introduction of a new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) program and will be...
Abstract As globalisation dominates the world, innovation is increasingly becoming an outstanding competitive attribute of organisations. In the United Arab Emirates, the government urges private and public organisations to adopt and embrace innovation as a major driver of economic growth. This study undertook a survey among 52 entrepreneurs (Males =...
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...
Case Assignment Introduction Transformational leadership is one of the most common types of leadership when people demonstrate their best skills and knowledge on how to organize the work of employees and promote the achievement of positive results. The characteristics of transformational leaders in the article are an idealized influence, inspirational...
Introduction Organisational activities have always been heavily dependent on the concept of human competence that emerged when the attribution of authority shifted toward reason and ability. Different notions of competence have entered professional practice, invariably changing it from both domain-specific and behavioural perspectives (Mulder 107). The introduction of different conceptions...
Introduction Bangladesh is one of the most populated countries in the world, with an estimated population of about 163,187,000 people (Alam & Rubel 2014). The country’s telecom industry has experienced massive expansion, especially with the emergence of affordable cell phones. In 2009, it was estimated that 45.21 million people owned...
The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been predominantly treated as an issue concerning corporation management, and the majority of studies have been focusing on the management perspective (Jamali 2008). Nevertheless, CSR can be useful in contributing to building a stronger reputation, strengthening the long-term shareholder value, boosting performance,...
As of today, there is no universally accepted definition as to what Neoliberalism (which is both an established theory and business philosophy) stands for. Partially, this can be explained by the fact during the recent few decades, the Neoliberal socioeconomic paradigm has undergone a qualitative transformation, which resulted in spawning...
Introduction Over the recent past, the world has witnessed a transformation in organizational management. The transformation emanated from the unstoppable and unpredictable technological advancements. Advancements in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) led to pronounced transformations that changed the face of operations in a number of companies. The...
Introduction Background Globalization and rapid evolution of information technology have immense impacts on organizations and governments because they transform working practices. Remote working is one of the effects of globalization and rapid development of informatics in the modern society (Rockmann & Pratt 2015). Remote working requires an enabling environment, which...
Proposed Business Topic The existing gap in research, dealing with high staff turnover in face-to-face marketing, needs to be addressed to provide an understanding into both the causes and possible solutions to this issue. Current research focuses on the various types of operations (direct marketing, social media, etc.) or the...
Executive Summary Addis Ababa Medical Laboratories is a startup project aimed at the improvement of access to laboratory tests and investigations of the Ethiopian population. The project is to begin in the capital of the country, Addis Ababa, the most populated city in the country. Since the population of the...
Summary about the Dispute The Cause The Qantas dispute was all about a dialogue to reach enterprise agreements (EAs) with three unions. The key issues that were the focus of the negotiations involved wage increases, better working conditions, and the impact of Qantas’s managerial policy on “wages and job security”...
In the recent past, technology has speedily evolved to replace the conventional ways of doing things. Most of the technology advancement manifests in the form of embracement of personal computers (PCs) and the Internet in organizations. As opposed to the past when computers were only available in a few institutions,...
There is no doubt that a range of decisions related to the choice of strategy and the particular practices needed in order to implement it remain extremely important with regard to such factor as company performance. In fact, development of the proper strategy can be regarded as a difficult task...
Introduction In the article “Understanding Human Competence at Work: An Interpretive Approach”, Jorgen Sandberg uses an interpretive approach known as phenomenography with the view to examining what constitutes competence in work settings. The concept of competence, according to Jorgen, warrants further exploration due to its association with organisational viability and...
Structure of the Dissertation This dissertation consists of six chapters. Chapter I is introductory. The chapter presents the background of the study, the problem statement discussing the importance of the study, research questions and objectives of the study; it discusses the scope of the research and its contribution to the...
Abstract The context in which human resource management (HRM) policies and practices are developed and implemented is usually important to determine their content and character. From this point, the context of rapidly developing economies also has its particular effects on the development of HRM policies and practices. In addition, it...
Introduction Nowadays, the crude oil industry experiences a significant layoff of personnel and dramatic reduction of the employees’ salaries. The establishment of the action research will contribute to changes and the ability of the workers to accept the alterations in their payments. The primary goal of the write-up is to...
Introduction The current management accounting systems have been developed from the ancient managerial bookkeeping concepts. The handling of financial affairs in organizations has been experiencing various changes and issues in domains such as management and accounting. Financial management issues have been exhibited in areas such as the management sectors, leadership,...
Introduction The United Arab Emirates is one of the leading information and communication technology (ICT) markets in the Middle East. According to Krouse and Jongsur (2003), the country has one of the most developed telecommunication sectors in the region, with a high level of telephone, mobile, and broadband penetration in...
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 to the Study The amount of funding that libraries receive, affects the quality of services they can offer. In the United States of America, federal, state, and local i.e., municipal and government funding are the main sources of money for public libraries (Institute of Museum and Library Services, 2010;...
Introduction This paper focuses on examining the different viewpoints of the functional and critical perspective when it comes to the implementation of management consultancy practices. It seeks to examine the current relationship between clients and consultants based on other perspectives and attempts to analyse how both perspectives try to secure...
Online and offline behaviours showed by consumers have varied significantly in the last few decades (Lee & Cheng 2009). The Effectiveness of Customized Promotions in Online and Offline Stores explores the usefulness of customized campaigns with the aim of understanding the consumer behaviours (Jie & Michel 2009). The findings indicate...
Introduction Background of the Study The business world has reshaped significantly over the last several years. Research shows that modern businesses have their backgrounds from certain family partnerships and shareholdings (Schermerhorn 320). In his research on the impact of family-owned businesses, Ward discovered that family firms have been pivotal in...
Introduction Critical action learning is the process of learning from the experience and thoroughly reflecting upon it (Ram & Trehan, 2010, p. 417). It has been shown that such an approach provides a better understanding of the actions performed and the knowledge gleaned. This paper is devoted to critical action...
Introduction The promotion of diversity in organizations has been one of the major tasks for business administrators who may represent various industries. This goal is essential for improving the cooperation between employees, minimizing conflicts, and protecting the reputation of companies. Overall, researchers offer different guidelines that can be useful for...
Abstract SANZAPLAN manufactures and sells chips that contain people’s medical records. The chip is sold to different hospitals, health insurance companies, and doctors. The technology presents a significant market potential considering that it constitutes a scientific innovation, which people anticipate that it can succeed in the market. Although the company...
Background of the Study The world is changing rapidly and every human aspect is currently relying on the emerging green techniques of supporting sustainable living and conduciveness in the environment. The use of green technologies and green approaches to support a comfortable human life has spurred communities to understand the...
Introduction The management of an organization requires a clear understanding of the change processes by the leaders, staff, and other stakeholders to ensure the effective execution of various successful activities. Students must learn to overcome barriers in the event of the change to ensure that they form teams, new and...
Introduction When workers grow, a business also develops (Brown & Harvey, 2011). This statement summarizes the centrality of employee development in the success of an organization and its activities. Companies have unique goals and missions, which demand employee skills and knowledge to achieve profitability (Saks, Tamkin, & Lewis, 2011). Consequently,...
Introduction With the advent of organizational complexity together with the engulfing wave of rigorous transformation that shapes the contemporary business environment, managers have continually witnessed changing employee behaviors. The handling of employee resistance to change at both the departmental and individual levels remains a vital role that managers need to...
Introduction Leadership promotes the unity of direction. Every leader whether born or made has to discover that people entrust him or her with such authority not to misuse it but to bring them together. Leadership has evolved over the centuries. The current century writers, analysts, and researchers would like 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 In outsourcing, a service company is hired by another company to perform certain specific services. The service provider employs and pays the work done by its employees, or sub-contracts another company to perform these services. There is no employment relationship between the contractor and the workers or members of...
Definition of KPI Key performance indicators are tools that firms use to determine the level of progress towards achieving a given goal over a specified period. Samsonova (41) defines key performance indicators as “Metrics used to help a business define and measure progress towards achieving its objectives or critical success...
Introduction Many firms struggle to start and establish business with continued growth in the market. The strategic departments must realize and successfully use the gap analysis tool to grow the organization. It should be a continuous process that allows the organization to gauge its current status versus its desired one....
Introduction The relationship between employees and employers is influenced by how systems are designed to work in the business environment (Steers, Mowday & Shapiro, 2004). Employee motivation is determined by how employers treat employees. Therefore, it is important to motivate employees as one of the ways of increasing productivity (Mak...
Introduction Ethical, sustainability and social impact (ESSI) issues can be discussed as highly influencing the organizational cultures. To guarantee that organizations develop according to the principles of sustainability, it is necessary to focus on their approaches to corporate social responsibility and the ethical behavior standards used in the workplaces (Waldman...
Introduction The management of change revolves around the formulation and implementation of revolutionizing efforts that correspond to the requirements of policy planning, technological systems, and/or new ways of conducting activities in an institution. The process of change can involve activities such as the launching of new product lines, outsourcing of...
Introduction to Amazon Amazon, which is a United States incorporated company, has its main offices in Seattle, Washington, DC. The corporation is the main retailer business that offers its services in an online environment in the US. It started its business as a bookstore before diversifying its products. Today, Amazon...
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...
