Summary Abstract According to the authors, superior firm performance can be fueled by both advantage-seeking behaviors and opportunity-seeking behaviors. However, the two behaviors ought to take place in a firm at the same time in order to derive the full benefits of strategic entrepreneurship. From the outset, the process of...
Introduction All companies and organizations regardless of the sector of operation strive for exceptional organizational performance and economic excellence. However, it is impossible to achieve these strategic objectives without designing an appropriate strategy for organizing employees and directing their work. To drive organizational development, companies require managers and leaders. Nevertheless,...
Introduction Supply chain risks cause disruptions with far-reaching implications for end-to-end business continuity. A supply chain risk is defined as the “likelihood and consequence of an adverse event” occurring at any point in the supply chain (Tang 452). It could be an externally driven (environmental risk), process-related, or information-related event...
The philosophy of a company is crucial for its effective functioning and further development. Matsushita Electric Industrial was among the first in the world to apply corporate philosophy to its business environment. The company emphasized the importance of harmonious interactions between business and society with a philosophy that stated that...
Organizational Structure For the optional performance of an organization, work must be organized and structured in a way that facilitates the achievement of the set goals and objectives. Based on this understanding, an organization structure is a framework the defines how responsibilities and roles are grouped, divided, and coordinated throughout...
Executive summary In the case study, the challenges in the quality strategy of Coca-Cola Company resulted in a lot of health problems such as nausea, headache, vomiting, stomach pain and shivering in children. Improved quality strategy for the company relates to product design, manufacturing process that involves tasks such as...
Introduction Major companies around the world have realized that the only way through which they can remain competitive is to maintain a high level of innovation in the market. They are forced to come up with new products that offer superior value to their clients. However, there are cases where...
Managerial leadership development simply refers to the process by which business managers and supervisors get to advance their knowledge and skills so as to be able to execute leadership skills in the most desirable way. Nowadays, there are many programs that have been designed with the aim of helping business...
Introduction Reports on corporate social responsibility usually contain recent publications on an organization’s sustainability initiatives as well as non-monetary corporate accountabilities. In fact, the pages on corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports of any corporation normally file the entire media bulletins that are linked to various publications (Boubaker & Nguyen, 2012)....
Introduction The evolution of the internet and information technologies therein has led to great changes in the marketing philosophy. In addition to many businesses going for the opportunities created by the new technologies, they are struggling to create customer loyalty through online marketing. Unfortunately, online environment is dominated by dynamics...
Introduction Organization identity is the degree at which an individual or organization shares aims, goals, values and desires. The altitude of organizational identification managers of a company and employees or between a group and members can be vital in the success of the company. People feel great when the performance...
Strategic cost management is when a company applies management methods to minimise costs while maintaining profitability and quality. Two components of strategic cost management are supply chain analysis and value proposition analysis. This section of the report examines Aramex’s supply chain and value proposition. Supply Chain Analysis of Aramex Aramex...
Introduction Performance appraisal is a function within the performance management system that is carried out by human resource managers to review an employee’s performance within an organization. Employees are the key stakeholders in an organization. The success of their individual goals is paramount to the development of any business. Performance...
Introduction PepsiCo Inc. is the second largest international company producing soft beverages and the global leading manufacturer of chips and other convenient snacks. The market for carbonated drinks is highly competitive, which accounts for the fact that both competing giants, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, now have to look for growth opportunities...
