Introduction Online retailing is a commercial enterprise where only the best firms thrive because of its ever-changing landscape. A company such as Amazon has proven to belong to the class of the best online retail business with its competitive advantages. Since its creation, Amazon has been at the top of...
Introduction Keeping an organization running and meeting the increasingly demanding quality standards while also introducing innovative services and products is a tremendous challenge for most organizations. However, for companies with years of market presence and a well-built brand, the specified requirement is an absolute necessity. Marriott Hotels is one of...
A summary of the AFI framework United Airlines is one of the largest airline carriers in the U.S. and worldwide. The AFI framework of analyzing, formulating, and implementing strategic decisions showed that the company has reliable business and corporate strategies. Yet, it faces considerable competition in the airline industry and...
Introduction ABP (Anglo Beef Processors) Food Group is one of Europeâs biggest privately-owned food processors that has been in business since 1954. ABP Beef is the core business supported by adjacent activities – pet food and protein divisions. Today, ABP Food Group encompasses a network of over 35,000 farmers and...
Introduction This chapter aims at discussing the main aspects of the research methodology chosen for this project. It is expected to investigate the consistency of the methods in regards to the research question and approach identified in the previous chapters. The evaluation of the methodological aspects helps to improve the...
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...
Prospective Analysis on the forecasted stock valuation of the Dow Chemical company Forecasting. The forecasted financial performance of Dow Chemicals, Limited is depicted in the report. In relation to the assessment of business analysis between 2014 and 2018, a prospective examination on the value of the company is relevant for...
Introduction How companies respond to increased competitiveness evident in the current business environment is should be of great interest to both businesses and marketing researchers. In recent times intense competition within diverse industries such as information technology, chemicals, and financial services has given rise to situations where firms are making...
The era of computerization and innovation is one of the main characteristics of the modern world. People got used to the fact that they are able to get information or communicate being in the most remote territories. The increase of the computers use propelled many companies to the idea of...
Introduction This paper is aimed at discussing the redevelopment plan of Haiti. Currently, this country faces a great number of economic and developmental challenges. It is possible to identify the steps that could have been taken by a person who has unlimited political authority. They are mostly related to such...
Introduction One of the main purposes of the law is the protection of society and the government to ensure that the peoplesâ rights are properly protected. This purpose is the core reason behind the formulation of most laws, particularly about the property. For instance, institutions involved in the financial markets...
Introduction Management of strategy in the field that aims at enhancing the companyâs initiatives that are carried by general managers on behalf of the stakeholders through involvement and utilization of resources in order to enhance a companyâs performance. Through management of strategy, an organization ends up specifying its mission and...
Coaching is a work-based relationship whereby an individual with knowledge and expertise in a particular field assist others (clients) to identify and develop certain skills (Flaherty, 2010). In this field, individualâs strengths and weakness are identified. This significantly helps a person/ client to grow as an individual. The results of...
Introduction It is crucial to agree that organizations should adjust to the changing business environment to remain competitive. Concurrently, competition is widespread in any industry and economic conditions also change regularly. In this context, organizations that can hardly adopt the mentioned business dynamics are disadvantaged. It is important to create...
Introduction Organizations presently recognize the need to initiate change within their operations. Increased competitiveness has played a significant role in this process. Human beings are more reluctant to embrace change within their systems. It is notable that most people believe in the maintenance of the status quo. As a result,...
Abstract Generally, the media has persistently provided a rich niche for marketing initiatives (OECD 2002, pp. 56). This applies to small and medium-scale enterprises. The present infiltration of various forms of media advertising including the print media, internet, television, radio, and other sophisticated forms has a significant impact on the...
Peer-reviewed articles are scholarly sources that contain information examined by experts of the given subject before publication. The reviewers of topics discussed are called peers or referees (Tourish, 2008). These experts examine the sources of a discipline, identify mistakes, and issue recommendation for changes. The main aim of peer review...
Introduction Managing change is the most important factor in determining the ability of an organization to redesign its management structures, harmonize the culture, and raise productivity. When Change is effected in an organization, it aids in raising productivity, improving value and enabling an organization to operate profitably either internally or...
Introduction In this chapter, a detailed review of literature is presented which relates to employee retention and motivation in a working environment. Since, the aim of the research is to penetrate the reason that lead to a high turnover in healthcare call centers, therefore the focus of the literature being...
Job enrichment defined Job enrichment refers to the process of giving employees an opportunity to put into practice their various abilities and potentials. It is underlined by the fact that employees have different abilities and potentials. Job enrichment is attained through having a variety of challenging tasks, giving feedback to...
Positive Effects of Situational Leadership The positive effect of situational leadership is obvious due to how it enables managers to be more flexible in the way they lead those under them. This particular leadership style also has a certain intuitive appeal to it given the capacity of most managers to...
Introduction Management as a discipline should exist. This branch of knowledge is very important as it concerns practices of basic administration and principles which play a unique role in organizations (CeroviÄ, 2015). The discipline indicates how an enterprise should be operated by managers and specifies how managers should conduct themselves....
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 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....
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 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...
Introduction Leadership defines the performance of any sector of the society. The education system is one of the areas that value leadersâ 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...
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...
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,...
Introduction Organizations often encounter situations that require them to make pertinent choices on matters about management. This objective is achieved by reviewing the existing structures to gather adequate information about their appropriateness. Feedback is an imperative undertaking that raises the need for making decisions. Therefore, the success or failure of...
Introduction In business management, a number of problems exist. The problems may comprise of difficulties in managing innovation, conflict in the workplace, and increased turnover. During the research process, the above problems were analyzed. Thereafter, the researchers were able to narrow down on a specific topic. The topic chosen was...
The promotion of fun at the workplace is one of the most controversial and discussed managerial approaches and practices because there is no strict opinion regarding the effect of fun on employeesâ productivity and performance. In spite of the fact that proponents of fun at work point at its role...
Introduction Organizational managers encounter different workplace problems that arise from internal and external business environments. One of the main sources of internal challenges relates to change. In the modern business environment, leaders are required to act as change agents by leading by example. This aspect requires leaders to involve employees...
Introduction Conflicts are unavoidable phenomena in the workplace. However, supervisors should handle them appropriately to avoid the likelihood of negative impacts on the parties that are involved and/or the organization. Conflicts that are not countered on time can cause employee absenteeism, work inefficiency, low production, and provision of poor services...
Benefits of Project Management The recent researches indicate that project management is an effective approach to contribute to the organisationâs progress and development because of such features of project management as the focus on the project scope to achieve the goal, project budget, and project time (Jonas 2010; Lappe &...
Introduction Effective management calls for knowledge of some skills by the managers. Management is an important element since it is necessary for any kind of organization to run smoothly and attain its goals and objectives, management concepts must be implemented. The concepts of management learnt can be applied in other...
Project management is a broad area of management that encompasses wide-ranging chores, roles, and accountabilities that enhance accomplishment of business goals and objectives. Risk is an all-encompassing term that is highly debated in the field of management. Numerous researchers have endeavoured to define various aspects of risk that pertain to...
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...
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...
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 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 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....
An Overview of the Index GDP or the gross domestic product is the combined value of the final products and services generated in a country within a particular duration, usually annually, and production levies less any subsidies or grants.1 GDP per capita is expressed in purchasing power parity (PPP) based...
Introduction Hyundai Touch the Market is a customer-centric product development and improvement concept that this company used to come up with a product that had key features desired by a specific target market within the United States and the world market. Hyundai was concerned that the changing tastes and preferences...
Walker, Chen, and Aravind (2015) conducted a study on innovation in management by collecting and summarizing evidence from existing research. The study essentially tries to find answers for three different questions. The first is whether new developments in management can positively influence firms. The second is whether innovations in technology...
Introduction Effective marketing of services is vital in a firm’s effort to attain a high competitive advantage. To attain this, firms’ management teams must consider various marketing concepts. Some of these relate to internal marketing, customer satisfaction and loyalty (Bansal, Mendelson & Sharma, p. 76). This paper outlines a comprehensive...
Introduction The defining characteristic of the Brazilian economy is its steel industry, which ranks it as the world’s number nine steel producer. Before the 2008/2009, global economic crisis the industry grew at a rapid rate and managed to put Brazil at a good economic pedestal, ahead of its other developing...
The United Statesâ corporate sector has witnessed a number of serious ethical malpractices in the last decade. It is against this backdrop that the U.S Congress enacted the Sarbanes Oxley Act [2002], commonly referred to as SOX to address ethical issues in the corporate sector. Although some provisions of SOX...
Introduction The Goal is an entertaining book which presents new theories for organizational finances and plant management. The protagonist, Alex, is caught in a common dilemma. Two very demanding situations require his attention: his marriage and the saving of his employment at the local plant. The competitive nature of modern...
Leadership is a phenomenon that is actively discussed in relation to many spheres of social interactions, including business, education, and management. In their book A Leaderâs Legacy, Kouzes and Posner discuss leadership in the context of a legacy that can be viewed as a personâs contribution. According to authors, this...
Introduction The work of Bramley (1999) explains that the best education for any manager is not static learning obtained through lectures, papers, books and an assortment of course prescribed reading materials but rather it is real world experience acquired in a dynamic setting that enables an individual to learn how...
Empowerment evaluation (EE) principles as well as community and social change approaches present advantages instruments to implement the proposed program and monitor it. Taking into account that the target population, in particular, people with low income living in rural areas are in need of transportation, the application of EE and...
Introduction Public administration is an important part of any organization and institution. It deals more with the smooth running of an organization, an institution or a business. Post traditionalism helps in reviewing the modern ways of reasoning in the public administration sector. It shows changes that have taken place and...
Introduction Diversity in the workforce can be elaborated as the variations among the staff members of a certain organization. Some of the highly recognized diversifications include age, ethnicity, gender, cultural background, and physical ability. In a rapidly changing economy, the creation of a positive environment of diversity where people appreciate...
Environmental problems that humanity now faces and the necessity of their urgent solving lead to the idea that the environment can no longer be viewed as an entity separate from the economy. A thorough analysis of contemporary environmental issues from the point of view of economic effects and the impact...
Introduction First of all, it is necessary to emphasize, that one of the distinguishing aspects amid Management and Leadership is the capability or even inevitability to motivate. A Leader, one who can inspire fervor and course to a person or group of individuals, will be applying psychology to impact that...
There are various Leadership Assumptions in the corporate world. However, they are nothing but myths. The first assumption suggests that Leaders are born, not made. In other words, âLeadership is a rare ability only given to a fewâ. (Smith, 2008) The Second assumption and third assumption interlink with the first...
The research Evidence on the Role of Firm Capabilities in Vertical Integration Decisions (1996) by Nicholas Argyres The research Evidence on the Role of Firm Capabilities in Vertical Integration Decisions (1996) conducted by Nicholas Argyres explored some criteria for identifying and characterizing firm capabilities. It was aimed at answering the...
Introduction Bacharach and Bamberger (2007) have conducted a study to determine the relationship that exists between organizational behavior, and the functional relationship in the organization. It’s a study of New York City firemen in the aftermath of the events of 9/11. It’s interesting and important in its own right, and...
Best Buy Case How has an understanding of consumer behavior helped Best Buy grow from a small specialty audio retailer to the worldâs largest electronics retailer? Best Buy maintains a constant connection to the customers, and it is always keen on understanding their opinions. This is essential in helping the...
Introduction Marketing contributes to the success of a business in various aspects. It is through it that the public is made aware of the product, which in turn leads to the boosting of the sales. The reputation of a business is also greatly built through marketing. The organization plan helps...
Compensation strategy The compensation system of an organization is established to accomplish several objectives particularly on the management of employees (Martocchio, 2011). The compensation system of an organization is set up to attract, retain, and motivate employees. To attain these major goals, the compensation system should comply with the regulations...
Introduction Organizational development [OD] is one of the essential elements that firmsâ management teams should consider in their strategic management processes. By investing in OD, organizations are able to deal with change emanating from the external and internal business environments. Currently, organizations are facing numerous challenges and opportunities, such as...
Introduction Employee empowerment is the process of giving employees an opportunity to exercise authority and responsibility regarding decision-making in the organization and in their departments for the improvement of customer satisfaction and product differentiation. The conditions relating to decision-making are removed and employees are left to make decisions and make...
Alternatives that The Home Depot must consider to realize growth The Home Depot must consider establishing its online stores within other online stores that are already established. Although the company already has a presence on e-commerce with its âbuy online, pick in storeâ concept, the company still lags behind other...
Executive Summary Foodstuffs is a company in New Zealand that focuses on the diverse needs of its customers. To realize its goals, Foodstuffs uses a powerful business model that delivers healthy products to more customers. The companyâs website indicates that the welfare of its people is what sets it apart...
As a business owner or a manager, one must be careful while making his/her decisions, since the future of the business relies heavily on such decisions. Managers have to acknowledge the importance of their roles in running businesses, especially when dealing with new ventures. Due to the stiff competition amongst...
Introduction It is paramount to note that most businesses have been developing over the last few years in UAE, but customer satisfaction is still not perceived as a core aspect. Research It is imperative to conduct such studies because the role of customer satisfaction in service organizations is still not...
Apple Inc. is a company that more than any other shows the benefits of innovation and continuous growth in business, as well as the potential damage of stagnation in products and services. By going through numerous ups and downs, the company has expanded immensely and committed a complete transformation, which...
Introduction An organization is made up of integrated social systems that have been split up into small structures or groups that utilize various resources to produce certain outputs. An operating room in a hospital depicts the characteristics of an organization. The enhancement of the performance of a nursing institution requires...
Objective As the Head of Human Resources Department in XYZ Company, I would like to make the following proposal for a guaranteed retirement plan with social security that would help the company meet its employeesâ needs. The retirement plan proposed in this document includes details of identified benefits for the...
Benefits of Workforce Diversity Embracing diversity in the workplace is not only âa tickâ in the box for the management of an organization; rather, it is an opportunity for development and expansion of corporate horizons for gaining a competitive advantage. When discussing the reasons that make companies embrace diversity, it...
Description of all the necessary equipment Running a clothing store without the help of an inventory management system is a tedious job. My sister, who manually tracks and reorders high demand items, is frustrated because she has no inventory management system in her store. Her frustrations can be eased if...
Introduction Every organization needs a system to check the quality of its services. Total Quality Management is one of the most effective tools used in enhancing business performance and service delivery. Critically, the success or failure of an organizationâs goals and objectives may depend on how effective the quality management...
Introduction Bachiochi (2000) asserts that the role of a true leader is to keep an organization operating at high efficiency so as to meet both its short-term and long-term goals. A true leader also motivates members to apply their best efforts in order to realize the organizations objectives. As such...
Introduction and Background Today, in the increasingly multicultural and ferociously competitive business environments, more people come to realise the role of diversity management in a companyâs success. The creation of new social policies aimed at protecting equality and promoting diversity was the first sign that diversity management brings numerous benefits...
Executive summary Corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities are adopted by organisations to improve their public images in communities that they conduct business activities. CSR approaches have the potential understand customer needs and ways through which they could be satisfied. One of the approaches to understanding customer needs is by deciphering...
Nowadays, there is an overall trend toward the recognition of the significance of human capital, as these are people, who contribute to companyâs success and identify its chances of operational excellence. Nevertheless, employees just like any other type of capital should be managed, organised, and resourced. In order to achieve...
Introduction The primary aim of human resource (HR) management is to ensure that the organization can grow and develop by hiring employees who are capable of performing daily tasks that enable the fulfillment of company’s strategic goals efficiently. BANKS Industries want to improve their effectiveness and diversity through new HR...
Importance of Performance Management System in Strategic Human Resource Management The modern market is characterized by cutthroat competition meaning that each organization should explore some of the ways that will give it an advantage over others. Globalization presents managerial challenges to firms irrespective of their levels of diversification. The performance...
Coca-Cola is an international company with headquarters in the USA. The company is one of the most successful global companies in the world. It has invested in numerous countries, including the UAE. This essay will look at the Coca-Cola Company in Dubai, UAE. The concepts and applications suggested in the...
Introduction Apple Inc. proved that a good idea in the right hands assures unsurpassed results as the company elaborated and implemented a seemingly unrealistic idea of creating smart machines. Originated in the minds of the two friends, Apple Inc. became one of the best-known and most successful corporations in the...
Introduction Organizational change refers to the movement of an organization from one way of doing things to another. One of the factors that trigger changes within organizations is change in organizational environment. Change in any aspect of organizationâs operations is normally met with resistance from employees. Various organizational cultures have...
Staff Turnover In Hospitality Organizations The greatest asset in any industry is manpower. This is a fact that can never be refuted. Over the past, many people have been viewing employees in the industry to have the ability of saving rapid cash. However this is not always the case. There...
Introduction McDonaldâs is a multinational company specializing in the provision of catering services across the world. During its initial days, the company operated solely in the US where its headquarters are located (Sankaraan, 2016). However, in the recent past, it has grown tremendously to the extent that it is now...
Introduction Talent management is an important part of human resource management. It regulates how companies address issues such as the replacement of valuable employees and their retention, as well as other aspects related to employees. The presented case study outlines a situation where a company is starting to lose its...
Introduction The old economy refers to the blue chip industries that experienced high growth at the beginning of the 20th century due to rapid industrialization. The old economy was characterized by companies that focused on mass production and heavy investments in physical assets such as factories. Advancements in information and...
Abstract The impact of technological innovation for business enterprises, governmental and non âgovernmental organizations has been massive. However, to be able to take advantage of its benefits, organizations have been forced to adopt change management principles. This paper looks at the impact of technological innovation within the healthcare industry, which...
Human resources are the driving force of an organization. For strategic management of human resources, an organisation should set ethical conducts to be followed in the company. It is through upholding proper code of ethics that human resources intellectual asset, knowledge and professionalism can be tapped to the benefit of...
Introduction The Virgin Blue is small pharmaceutical company with ten employees. The store department has two employees while the administration section has five employees. On the other hand, the sales department has two employees. Reflecting the compensating differential theory, the proposed compensation scheme aims at improving the remuneration that each...
Appleâs Background Apple Inc. is an American electronics company based in California that specializes in designing and selling of consumer electronics like computers, computer software, music players, and mobile phones. Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne are the pioneers of Apple Company. Its first product was the Apple I...
Abstract The paper explores the history of management changes and developments in the operational system of Westminster Company. The main aspects that were altered by the companyâs leader are the customer service requirements and the customer composition. The changes were directed at the improvements of the delivery practices in order...
Functional Areas of Human Resource Management Human resource management (HRM) is a powerful practice that brings stakeholders in a firm together. HRM leaders should be aware of the major functional areas in a firm. The first one is a business strategy. The HR manager can propose the most appropriate strategy...
Introduction Most people know Wal-Mart as the largest wholesale club in the world. In fact, the name Costco is quite unfamiliar to a considerable number of people. However, this may not be the case, at least according to the latest statistics. The store is considered one of the largest in...
Introduction The major objective of any business organization is to make profits. Businesses need to have a large share of the market to increase their sales and make high profits. As a result, they have to be well-positioned in terms of competition. In other words, they should have a competitive...
Introduction The global economy has increasingly become competitive. This situation has compelled organizations to generate cultures that promote job satisfaction in an attempt to maintain an active workforce throughout their operations. Various studies have indicated that productivity is directly related to the level of satisfaction of workers, regardless of the...
Relevant Variables at the Individual Level of OB Individual-level Variable Organizational behavior is a concept that has been commonly used during the analysis of employeesâ motivation. The concept of identity at an individual level is essential in understanding the individualsâ differences over a given position or management policies. Companies consist...
Introduction Diversity refers to the âextent to which the workforce of an organization is heterogeneous in terms of personal and functional characteristicsâ (Paludi 12). It encompasses the demographic attributes of the employees such as their ethnicity, gender, age, culture, and race. Diversity also includes the educational achievements and the work...
Introduction Since its inception in 1985, the Emirates Airlines has been growing steadily because of its focus on efficient operations and customer care (Emirates par. 1). It has invested in a large fleet to ensure its capacity to deliver reliable services remains. Besides, the airline has been working towards the...
Managing Teams I am currently working as a Production Manager in my organization. This Senior Managerial Position (SMP) makes it easier for me to monitor and supervise a large number of employees. I always use the best leadership practices in order to support my employees. My team focuses on the...
Introduction The world business environment is increasingly becoming competitive and dynamic due to the stiff competition caused by globalization and demand for superior products and services. The dynamic nature of business in the contemporary world has compelled companies to design and implement innovative strategies to avoid being squeezed out of...
