Introduction The aim of this project is to discuss the implication that alternative work arrangements (AWA) have on the workforce and the organization during times of crisis. The project begins with a discussion on crises in organizations. This discussion gives, first, a definition of crisis and second, a classification of...
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...
About the Company The Domino’s Pizza Group is owned by Domino’s Pizza International Franchising Inc. The company owns a Master Franchise Agreements which provides exclusive rights to sell their products in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein. The company also has associate investments in some parts...
The main focus of this paper is the theoretical framework in risk communication. Despite being quite a recent concept, risk communication permeates entire human history. Risk is a natural phenomenon, and people always had to deal with it in the past, use the latest technological advances to handle it in...
Introduction Environment analysis is an important element of strategic management. An appropriate analysis of environment can provide useful insights and contribute to the company’s competitive advantage. The following paper provides a partial PESTEL analysis of the UK as a viable direction for entry by the Dubai-based Eniverse Technologies. PESTEL analysis...
Introduction Ethics can be regarded as “the moral standards by which people judge behavior” (Bradburn 2001). In usual circumstances, ethics stipulates that a person should do onto others what he/she would have others do onto him/her. Many people have argued that this cannot apply to a business setting, where there...
Introduction In the 21st century, many organizations are characterized by multicultural, multiracial, multi-gender, and multi-mobility environments that necessitate new approaches to leadership and leading. This multiplicity of personalities and experiences transforms organizational landscapes and calls for new definitions of leadership. In order to effectively traverse complex terrains of modern working...
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...
Introduction Walmart and Amazon are two extremely popular organizations focused on retail that initially operated only in the US but have already reached the global market. Even though both companies represent the same sphere and provide customers with an opportunity to buy a wide range of various products, they differ...
Business Models The two companies chosen for the comparison of financial stability and prospects are Staples, Inc. and Office Depot; both companies participate in the office supply retailing business. First of all, it is necessary to evaluate the business models of the chosen companies. Both Staples, Inc. and Office Depot...
Introduction Social marketing is a concerted effort aimed at engendering behavioral change by targeting people’s preferences and desires. The field of social marketing emerged more than 50 years ago when an American economist, Theodore Levitt, published a paper titled “Marketing Myopia” (Serrat, 2017). The recent decades have witnessed a rapid...
Abstract The issue of senior citizen management has proved challenging for many countries. This is due to the disconnect that exists between the planners and the senior citizens themselves. In Taiwan, the problem is even worse due to the high number of senior citizens which currently accounts for 10% of...
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...
Introduction CSR is a term used to describe the relationship between individual entities and the society. These entities may be people, that is, workers, employers and entrepreneurs or it can be firms. It depicts the relationship amongst people, people and firms or firms and other firms. The relationship between the...
Introduction Since the advent of the industrial revolution, business enterprises have been dependent on technology. However, that dependence on technology in the 21st century has reached unprecedented heights. Today, the internet presents a business platform with limitless opportunities for people to carry out business transactions. Online presence is no longer...
Introduction This research paper has critically illustrated the perceptions and attitudes of the contemporary art market connecting the process of constructing value and factors touching the investor’s motivation in the international market that emerged and experienced during present and past three decades. To examine and explore these issues, this research...
Employees who are recognized have high self-esteem, confidence, and willingness to face new challenges and be innovative as they are motivated to work (Pratheepkanth, 2011). A positive climate motivates employee, enhances his/her productivity, job satisfaction, commitment, and performance. Conflict, however, has a negative effect on organizational commitment (Tella et al.,...
Introduction Marketing is a set of activities whose major goal is to create awareness, build customer relationships, deliver products, develop business and most important of all create value to the customer. This paper aims at illustrating the value of marketing to an organization by analyzing its impact on revenue generation...
Introduction Of the number of issues that have had an impact on the global oil industry in the latter part of the last century and over the last decade, few have ravaged both ecological and social communities to the same extent as the many conflicts that characterise oil exploration activities....
Introduction In the current global business environment, organizations do not operate alone without interaction with other stakeholders and the environment. The objective of many businesses also is not only to go after financial gains but also to impact positively on the environment and the society at large. The products that...
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,...
Executive Summary Innovation is an ongoing process that involves recognizing an opportunity, creating an idea out of the opportunity, designing or inventing relevant development towards an idea, prototyping the idea from an existing product, the actual production of the idea by coming up with innovated good or service and introducing...
Abstract The paper discusses the problem of downsizing in Canadian organizations. Downsizing is a practice that is used by managers as a response to the economic crisis, reductions in funding, and other negative conditions. In Canada, three recession periods were observed, and they led to an increase in rates of...
Introduction Despite the commonly believed negative nature of the conflict, it could be said that this social phenomenon can be regarded as a source of transition since the absence of this matter leads to the development of groupthink. The overall conflict can be viewed as time-consuming while being the critical...
Underlying competition in the hair care market with well-established brands (including L’Oréal, Unilever, etc.) At present, Procter & Gamble Company is experiencing growing competition in a number of specific industries related to beauty and personal care. In particular, the value of the company in the hair care products industry is...
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 oil industry of the world is largely privatized and uses the US dollar as its exchange currency. Since oil companies require large capital to function, they are reliant on credit, debt balance and management, investors, and banking transactions to remain in profit. American, European, and even Asian companies such...
Introduction Groupthink is one of the most critical aspects, which occurs due to the inability to depict the rising conformity in the organization and the lack of desire to disturb the friendly atmosphere. Meanwhile, groupthink is one of the adverse psychological phenomena, as it tends to lead to wrongful decision-making...
The utilization of the groups is of the most critical aspects of the functioning of the organization, and the necessity of groups for system thinking was highlighted by a substantial number of the researchers. Leavitt viewed that the small groups have to be constructed due to the natural flow of...
Introduction In strategic management, various analysis and management models are normally applied to determine the position of a business, the prospects and the possible measures a business can take to remain competitive in delivering its mandate (Rollwagen, Hofmann & Schneider 2008). In the business analysis process, Kathuria and Porth (2007)...
Introduction In the Middle East, the world of business has been considerably improved and developed in a short period of time. There are many countries such as Kuwait, Egypt, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia that have already demonstrated unique and effective approaches to take leading positions in different industries. Such business...
Introduction The following paper presents an analysis of the challenges facing Royal Caribbean Limited in relation to the effort to enhance the safety, health and environment management. The analysis provides the basis for devising the solutions the company can adopt. Various management models are used in the analysis. The analysis...
Evaluating one’s work in the context of studying a certain discipline is expected to reveal the contribution of a student to the body of knowledge. The assessment of competencies developed during a course implies the synthesis of conceptual theories and principles that relate to a given specialization. Not only such...
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 Background In the current competitive business environment, firms are struggling to maintain sustainable operations despite several challenges they face. According to Russell and Arlow (2015), operating in a highly competitive business environment requires an understanding of the market. A firm should understand the needs of its customers, their purchasing...
Introduction Background Emerging technologies have had a profound impact on various sectors of economy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). One of the areas that have been significantly affected by modern technologies is the mode of payment. Ulrich Sen explains that there has been an increasing need to have a...
Many people in the world suffer from the negative effects of climate change and other sustainability- and environment-related issues; however, the situation can be even worse in the future if serious action is not taken today (Schaeffer et al., 2012). The necessary action consists not only in reducing the environmental...
Case Assignment Today, millions of students can get a free education in American schools, colleges, and universities. Much attention is paid to the process of how the public school system is developed and performs its main task that is to educate people of different ages (EdSource, 2007a). Many types of...
High turnover rates in face-to-face marketing remain unaddressed, causing significant issues in companies that engage such type of marketing strategy as the main one in their business. The causes of turnover remain neglected, whereas the main focus of the research is placed on the engagement of social media in face-to-face...
Executive Summary This study aims to explore the connection between quality accounting education and high standards of accounting practice in Saudi Arabia. The goal is to find out whether accounting education plays any role in strengthening Saudi Arabia’s economy in line with the country’s Vision 2030. In 2012, Saudi Arabia...
Introduction Job satisfaction refers to how fulfilled or gratified an employee is with his current employment position. Satisfied employees are less likely to leave the organization, however, there are other factors that influence staff turnover. These include the availability of alternatives and circumstances that incapacitate the employee such as death...
Introduction Strategic Human resource management (SHRM) is a concept that had been advanced more recently by human resource specialist that recognize employee as key factor to the success of the organization (Pinnington and Edwards, 2000). SHRM is different from traditional personnel management in that it recognizes the need to incorporate...
Businesses normally face a lot of price demand curves in their day-to-day operations, although a few rarely know the implications of such demand curves. It is however important for businesses to have a clear picture of what such demand curves mean, in order for them to make important decisions regarding...
Background: Current Issues in Motivation Fostering high levels of employee motivation is considered one of the most critical aspects of performance improvement within organisations. The modern business environment is challenged by economic, social, and political changes on a regular basis, which leads to an increased need to change the established...
Introduction Since the expansion of the Internet is always growing and reaching more and more countries around the world, businesses have to adapt to the global demands of their potential customers and launch e-commerce departments. Despite the variety of benefits such as convenience and the reach of customers worldwide, there...
Introduction With the rapid technological development, a lot of companies developed e-commerce websites to offer their products to clients. Amazon is among the most well-known and successful of them. It attracts clients providing them with an opportunity to both sell and buy products, services, and information. As all these activities...
In making different managerial decisions, organizations usually consider varied factors, which fit well to the current position of the organization and do not jeopardize its position in the future. Among the most important factors that an organization may consider is the market structure in which it operates. However, the decisions...
Abstract The paper is a research proposal for a PhD project aimed at studying the issue of employee happiness and the initiatives proposed by the government in the United Arab Emirates to increase social well-being and promote happiness among government employees. The significance of the research is caused by the...
Introduction Although businesses develop interim goals that revolve around the attainment of remarkable sales, for instance, through advertising, very few of them have seized the opportunity brought about by relationship marketing. This concept focuses on promoting consumers’ loyalty. According to a study by Beverland and Bretherton, companies in New Zealand...
Various industries face the challenge of occupational stress having a significantly negative impact on job satisfaction, employee performance, absenteeism, and turnover rates (Campbell, 2015; Leon & Halbesleben, 2013; Meško et al., 2013; Prater & Smith, 2011). Compared to other industries, however, the ship-repair industry has higher levels of professional stress...
Purpose and Objectives of the Study The article identifies its purpose as to explore how the interpretative approach is effective and reliable in elucidating and comprehending human competence at work. As the rationalistic approach is prevalent and limited in scope because it focuses on knowledge and skills, the study holds...
Introduction This paper examines the usefulness of the balanced scorecard in measuring the success of an organization. Performance measurement is a critical success factor for any organization, particularly in the competition-driven market. The concept of performance assessment refers to the process of gathering, analyzing, and reporting information on the extent...
Marketing strategy is the exact and detailed plan devised to reach a goal in any organization (Talloo p.147). For any organisation to succeed or out do the other it must put into consideration the three workable generic marketing tactics to meet its goal in whatever line of business, and these...
Case Analysis 1 The last few weeks have been marked by much excitement when Samsung announced it would be releasing its Samsung Galaxy 8, which is lauded to be the most attractive smartphone so far. Not to be left behind, Samsung’s chief competitor, Apple, is also poised to release its...
Introduction The term ‘hydrogen economy’ was formulated about the use of hydrogen as a source of energy to replace the current reliance on fossil fuel. In the 1970s, the need for clean energy and the rising cost of fossil fuels led to a spirited search for a cleaner but more...
Introduction Strategic management is an important concept that can help companies to succeed in the current business environment. Chapter 1 of the present paper will define and explain strategic management theories. Chapter 2 will discuss Porter’s Five Forces, which are among the key tools in strategic management. Chapter 3 will...
Understanding the target market is crucial for businesses wishing to increase profits and remain competitive. Market research can help businesses to gain insight into the consumers’ minds. Chapter 1 of the present paper will answer questions regarding the definition, importance, and thinking process of market research. Chapter 2 will explore...
Introduction Changing nature of workplaces refers to the process of organizational change within the work environment. Changing nature of the workplace, therefore, refers to the process of transformation in an organization at any level of its operations or departments that may include culture change, work procedures, or an overall change...
Introduction The modern economic and geopolitical landscape of the world is changing. With the rising importance of globalization, no country can exist without forming any lasting bonds with others. International trade brings great benefits along with the risks of existing in a large, globalized system. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...
Introduction Recent decades have seen rapidly increasing interest in the concept of customer experience. In the context of the contemporary economy where consumers have the choice of a great variety of products and services, companies need to differentiate from competitors in order to succeed (Boswijk, Peelen & Olthof 2012). To...
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...
Abstract The retention of passengers is an essential prerequisite for Sharjah airport to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage in the region; this is critical to all Sharjah airport stakeholders in terms of resource planning, retail revenues increase, improved passenger experience, strategic plan formulation, and security measures. By studying passengers’ flows...
Background and Justification of Research Consumers’ purchase intentions are often influenced by a variety of factors and certain associations with the quality of provided services and their status (Garrett, Lee & Chu 2017; Peluso et al. 2017). Thus, persons’ visions of products and services can be affected by their brand,...
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...
Scenario 1 Several ethical dilemmas are associated with confidentiality issues, as well as confidentiality exceptions, and the first scenario describes such a situation. During one session, Tom admitted that he used to be sexually attracted to a minor. Lee, another participant, is worried by this confession because his niece is...
Group Leader Lynn Banez: Leadership and Performance Critique Microtraining Associates (2002) present a video recording of a group therapy led by Lynn Banez. The video incorporates four sessions, and they can be used to discuss the leadership style of Banez and her performance as a group leader. As indicated by...
Deliverables The Fiona Stanley Hospital project’s deliverables primarily concern the construction of a new large-scale healthcare facility that would service people closer to their homes. The Government of Western Australia Health Department (WA Health) was expected to open the facility in May 2014 and make it available to the public...
Introduction The presented case describes the challenges and opportunities Beijing EAPs Consulting Inc. (BEC) has been facing since 2006. This organisation has grown rapidly due to the changes experienced in China and its ability to meet the needs of many employees across the country. Although it has been recording positive...
Introduction Managing the risk of fire outbreaks is one of the biggest concerns for many organizations in North America. According to Dunlap (2016), the fear of cases of possible fire outbreaks and their consequences have forced many companies to develop measures of countering the problem. Emerging technologies have made it...
Introduction In the contemporary business circumstances, numerous risks of various kind exist (Weldon, 2018). Therefore, there is an evident need in a decision-making method that would help organizations to manage their risks efficiently (Gatzert & Martin, 2015). Lam (2014) has developed such an approach, which is known as the Enterprise...
Background Globalisation has always been a fascinating subject because many people associate with it progress, growth, intellectual expansion, and wealth. Despite such associations, the real picture of globalisation is far from being positive. Experts at global policy forums are warning about the current and future effects of globalisation and say...
Executive Summary It is a known fact that the service apartment business is responding to a niche market where people are looking for short-term accommodation opportunities with a homely environment. The undersupply in short-term rental accommodations in the UK is fuelling this trend, and there are no signs of abating...
Introduction Every organization desires to possess a compensation scheme that allows its employees to earn pay that is commensurate with the level of their dedication and performance. In recent times, the concept of pay transparency has been lauded as one way of eliminating disbursement discrimination. The rationale is that if...
Introduction Going green is a huge and momentous achievement for oil companies for they deal with fossil fuels, which are not only non-renewable sources of energy but also harmful to the environment. As one of the oil companies, Petrobras has made significant achievements by designing and adopting green activities that...
Importance of Theory in Global Management Research Even though there is a significant gap between the theory and the practical application of the acquired skills in the management area, one must not underrate the importance of theoretical tenets. The role of theory in management research includes identifying the roles and...
Introduction Not too long ago, the airline industry in the Middle East became extremely dynamic, with Etihad Airways as one of its prominent representatives. The national airline of the UAE, it was created in 2003 and remains competitive today, positioning itself as the fastest-growing airline. This organization strives to give...
Background The United Arab Emirates is one of the leading economies in the Middle East and North Africa region. The government has made a concerted effort to diversify the economy of the country to reduce its over-reliance on the oil and gas sector. Just like many countries in the MENA...
Introduction The management topic that has been chosen for this study is the influence and importance of job satisfaction on staff turnover. Employee turnover has been a subject of interest for many scholars, managerial practitioners, and organizational managers over the past decade. Employee turnover happens when employees willingly depart from...
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 Economics enables us as human beings to be able to make wise choices regarding how we use the scarce economic resources available in the world today. This is true because there is few resources available today than what is demanded by the world. Usually, choice is normally accompanied by...
Introduction Employee motivation is an important element in the realization of organizational goals. From this understanding, employee motivation is deemed an important element for managers and supervisors in the effective running of organizations because from a broad perspective, it reflects on the quality of their leadership. There are many ways...
Introduction In an attempt to deviate from the traditional cultureactive to intercultureactive edge, Richard Lewis endeavored to establish, theoretically, a framework within which to ground his novel intercultureactive trends. Having done a plethora of cross-cultural studies, Lewis noted that the globalization phenomenon required a new approach to cultural interactions. The...
Introduction In economics, firms are known to produce their output to make profits. However, the costs of production normally affect this objective by reducing the profit margin a firm expects to enjoy. The relationship between production and costs is therefore an important relationship for firms because it virtually determines the...
Introduction Creating a set of ethical standards and maintaining them during communication with other stakeholders is a crucial step in the development of a business organization. Although often overlooked, ethical principles designed by a company hold it together and serve as the foundation for the decision-making processes occurring in its...
Introduction Subway has been known in the food industry for a while. Founded by Fred DeLuca in 1965, the organization has been exploring new opportunities in the food industry, gaining quite a reputation over the past few years as the company with the largest restaurant chain (Kestenbaum & Genn 2015)....
Strategic audit tools can be of major assistance to a company due to their ability to provide comprehensive assessments of strategic decisions (Grant, Macdonald, & Sharifi, 2011; Wheelen, Hunger, Hoffman, & Bamford, 2017). As a result, their study is of interest to any person who is involved in the theory...
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...
So-called “off the books” economic practices such as cash payments, undeclared taxable income, and the drug or illegal arms trade combine to create a “shadow economy,” money that changes hands “under the table,” beyond the purview of taxation controls and governmental regulations. Not all of these business practices can be...
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...
Economics is a subject that examines the behavior of different economic agents as they try to achieve their objectives in the face of resource constraints. Resources are scarce and therefore economic agents need to make choices. The process of making choices is important because it determines whether or not the...
Current data on the butter industry in the United Kingdom points to a number of difficulties that companies such as Flora will have to overcome. According to the recent report prepared for Butler and Grierson (2017) for The Guardian, butter prices are expected to rise in association with dairy production...
Toyota Motors Corporation, which was founded in 1937, remains to be one of the world leaders in the automotive industry (Borkowski 2013). The key strength of Toyota that makes it profitable and competitive in the industry and market is its focus on technology and innovation in all spheres of the...
Talent management is one of the most critical roles in any organization in the current competitive business environment. In the United Arab Emirates, multinational enterprises have been keen on recruiting and retaining talents to help them have an efficient workforce capable of meeting strict targets within short deadlines. These enterprises...
In the contemporary business environment, companies have to ensure that they remain effective in order to remain competitive and ensure positive financial performance. However, local and global changes, including legal, political, environmental, as well as internal organisational factors can impair the company’s efforts, posing a significant risk to the business....
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...
Introduction An open economy struck by an exogenous adverse supply shock may be analyzed from at least two perspectives: fixed exchange rate regime, and floating exchange rate. Therefore, the possible outcomes of the regarded struck will depend on the economic regimes, as well as the inflation level of the currencies....
Research Question Hawkers operating in the streets of major towns in the developing world: do they get banking services for the income they generate? There are many people who run small-scale businesses in the streets of major towns in the developing world. These business men and women play a major...
Introduction Over the past decade, economic analysts have shifted attention on a new emerging trend in the world economy. Technology is rapidly affecting nearly every aspect of human lives. Due to advances in communication and information technology, the world has revolutionized nearly beyond recognition in the past five decades. Despite...
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...
