Summary Bless is a Hong-Kong based company that produces Cold Pressed Juice. The company aims to promote a healthy lifestyle by focusing mainly on a natural diet. They utilize the skills of experienced nutritionists and dieticians to produce various types of nutritious cold-pressed juices. Bless also offers its customers an...
Bowman’s strategic clock Bowman’s strategic clock is a model that helps to understand how companies compete in the market. By looking at the different combinations of price and perceived value, it becomes possible to start positioning to create and strengthen a competitive advantage that emphasizes and amplifies the organization’s competencies....
Introduction GlaxoSmithKline GlaxoSmithKline is a multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company headquartered in Britain. GSK is known for its science-based approach to the production of vaccines, drugs, and consumer products. Currently, the company’s staff reaches about 99,000 employees in 95 different countries (GlaxoSmithKline 2019: 1). The corporation strives to achieve global...
Communication is the system that enables employees to cooperate and perform their tasks effectively. The main goal of the communication plan is to ensure the effectiveness of employee interaction. In the absence of communications, workers do not have information about what colleagues do, management does not receive primary data, and...
Introduction Restaurants play an integral role in the lives of many people since they offer a variety of products and services. This enables people to enjoy themselves as they continue with their daily lives. Restaurants offer varieties of food as well as services such as outside catering services and Wi-Fi...
This dissertation will set out the answer to my research question, “Entrepreneurial behaviour and how business start-ups fail?” In order to properly answer the question, this dissertation is structured in a particular way. Important research methodologies as well as analytical tools will assist in exploring as well as examining entrepreneurial...
Organizational behavior Organizational behavior is an instrument that carefully monitors the actions of human beings within an organization since most of the core jobs within companies involve the efforts of human beings. Performance and productivity within an organization are usually determined by certain factors that are deemed crucial, for instance,...
Paper Name Executive equity compensation and incentives: A survey Author(s) Core, J.E., W. Guay and D.F. Larcker Source Economic Policy Review, pp 27-50 (2003) Research Question / Objectives Objective is to bring together the literature on equity compensation and executive incentives. In addition, this is to bring down the unsupported...
Risk Perceptions The speed of conducting purchases in metaverses is slowed considerably because of actual or perceived risks that surround shopping in virtual reality regardless of the privacy and security issues. Such issues as the possibility of credit card fraud and personal information disclosure have been reported by the focus...
Introduction Balanced scorecard (BSC) is a framework for strategic performance management used to help companies monitor performance and execute its strategy (Brown, 2007). It is among the most widely used tool with high satisfaction ratings. BSC divides performance monitoring into four perspectives: Financial perspective: focuses on financial goals of the...
Introduction The Islamic Bank of Abu Dhabi (ADIB) is among the largest Islamic institutions of banking which provide banking activities in the ‘Unites Arab Emirates’ (UAE). Its principal activities involves Islamic financing, commercial, investments, and other banking activities in accordance with Shari’a as accepted by the Shari’a Supervisory Board and...
A description of what business the company is involved in and where it operates Sports Direct has worldwide presence apart from its major operations in the U.K.in the retail sector supplying sports goods. The entity is having a wide array of branded goods use in the field of sports which...
Chinese SMEs have become dominant in the global market in the past decade due to various supporting factors. This study attempted to tests how resources, country environment, industry environment, global strategy, country environment, and company characteristics enhance the international competitiveness of Chinese SMEs from Zhejiang province. According to this study,...
Introduction Location is regarded as one of the most crucial yet complex factors in hotel management. First, location is a fixed parameter; once one has selected the locale, one has no choice but to contend with the results that emanate from that area. Furthermore, it has a direct effect on...
Introduction This research aims at developing a framework for customer relationship management (CRM) in the UAE banking industry. It will utilize best practice examples from successful foreign institutions together with local conditions within the UAE. The study will lead to greater CRM outcomes hence higher profitability. Statement of the problem...
There are various tools that can be used in the measure of customer satisfaction. In a hotel, for example, the famous tool that is employed is the guest comment card (Trusov, Bucklin & Pauwells, 2009). It is often referred to as the GCC, and they are very suitable as they...
Introduction In the past few decades, we have witnessed a lot of corporate scandals that have implicated the auditing profession. As a result, various players in the auditing profession have deemed it necessary to reexamine the issue of ethics.1 The role of auditors has repeatedly been questioned as most people...
Human resource in yield management In the implementation of the yield management (YM), human resources remain a very critical factor in achieving positive results from the system. According to Yeoman (1996), the yield management system is functionless without the human activities. Yeoman and Watson (1997) echoed this opinion after a...
Prospective Analysis In relation to information availed from ILLUKA Resource limited, business analysis, accounting and financial assessment between 2009 and 2013, a prospective examination of the subsequent years is relevant for assessing the future financial performance of the business, as well as deciding on the nature and magnitude of sales...
Introduction Life Cycle Costing Analysis (LCCA) is a modern technology used to determine the most cost-effective options for purchasing, operating, maintaining, and disposing of an object or process. This strategy helps in the economic analysis of building projects (Gille 2010). In the construction industry, Life Cycle Costing provides the total...
Introduction Creative Capital Microfinance Solutions has been in operation for the last five years. When the company began offering credit facilities in the form of business loans and consumer loans, there were plans for expansion in the first two and a half years. However, the ambitious plans did not take...
Introduction The Six sigma as a concept was introduced in the 1980’s by Motorola. Primarily it is associated with the manufacturing sector though in rent times, the service industries have also started using it to enhance quality of the output. Several studies have been conducted to discuss the various frameworks...
Introduction Ben Food(s) Pte is a major food distribution company in Pacific Asia majoring in Animal and poultry products as well as wines and beverages. With a business history of over half a century, the company has grown and expanded with a wide supply chain and shop outlets across the...
Abstract This paper is about organizational management in health care. Health care organizations are just like other organizations and their management is not different from others as well. The only difference exists between strategies and aims. Health care organizations aim at patient satisfaction while other organizations aim at customer satisfaction...
Introduction Although an accounting career can be very stressful, it is still interesting. This means that as much as it might be demanding (to an extent), it can still allow you to enjoy your job and career as an accountant. In this case, just like any other career, there are...
Abstract This report provides an overview of one of biggest transportation services provider around Australian. Transperth has chosen to apply a new sustainable strategy in order to improve the company service quality and get the expected long-term income. Moreover, this report will discuss the objectives of the company and the...
Literature Review History and Overview of Growth of Islamic Finance According to El-Gamal (2006), Islamic finance started such a diminutive industry in several GCC nations in the 1970s, which differentiates this commencing conventional finance in its noticeable consistency with the dogma of Islamic regulation named Shari’a; while its progress has...
Methods In 2004, a major automotive industry company contacted BTE Technologies to develop a reliable and non-discriminatory method for screening candidates, to determine if they were physically fit to perform work in which they have been employed in the automotive company. The company identifies six manufacturing plants to develop the...
Introduction Background information Financial institutions are important institutions for the development of any economy. The role of banks in the global economy is clearly evident as banks play a major role in the economic trend. Islamic banks have emerged as key institutions in economic development in the recent past. Islamic...
Abstract Outsourcing may seem to be an extremely advantageous course of action in light of the current economic recession that is prevailing globally (Sparrow 2003), but if the appropriate measures are not taken before the actual process of outsourcing is initiated; the consequences of the outsourcing may turn out to...
Introduction Though fashion retailing is one of the most prosperous areas of the business, the high level of competitiveness makes the process of achieving big success in this business rather challenging. The history of development of the Zara (Inditex) fashion retail chain can serve as one of the brightest stories...
Introduction Projects are designed to achieve predestined objectives and attain or exceed the respective stakeholders’ expectations. An effectively executed project results in a unique service or product that did not previously exist. A project is regarded as successful if the predetermined goals and objectives are achieved for the stakeholders’ fulfilment....
Organizational Change Barriers The importance of organizational change is a reality that business organizations cannot ignore. Leaders in some organizations believe that organizational change should take place from time to time as a matter of procedure. However, most organizations implement organizational change in order to achieve vital strategic goals. Although...
Literature Review This section reviews and evaluates the literature on personality traits seen in leadership behavior. Through this section, readers will be able to better understand what leadership is and how personality traits impact the style of leadership that is being implemented. The literature in this review is drawn from...
Introduction Porter’s value chain model outlines procurement as a complementary activity. In the same analysis, Porter compares procurement with other complementary activities such as firm infrastructure, human resource management, and technology development (McPhee 2006). He says these activities support the primary functions of an organisation (like inbound logistics, operations, outbound...
Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship is the process of creating new business opportunities and launching new ventures. Based on the available literature, entrepreneurship is seen as a powerful driver of competitiveness and economic growth. It is greatly admitted that entrepreneurship is a great tool of development worldwide; therefore, seen as means of overcoming...
Introduction The Geographic Information system is a new technology whose invention heralded a new dawn for the real estate industry. Problem-solving in the real estate industry is especially a big problem as it is often known to be complex, uncertain and dynamic (Wofford 8). In the traditional way of doing...
Abstract In our current world where the use of the internet has changed life, we question if Facebook will influence trade as powerful marketing tool. As a result, we planned to conduct a small survey on the importance of Facebook on small and medium enterprises. Small and medium business owners...
Political and Business Environment in Columbia Columbia is a country situated in Latin America. It has many market opportunities that ensure growth in investment and exports, which are fueled by good combination of business policies, political and economic stability, a flourishing government-led safety and security strategy and a diversified economic...
Introduction The following paper discusses creative problem solving and its use in motivating employees in an organization. The creative problem-solving styles are critical to the development and productivity of the organization. Problems are likely to emerge in organizations and anywhere there are human beings. Therefore, the ability to solve problems...
Introduction Berlluzzo (2007) asserted that the health care industry is one of the fast growing industries in the world. This growth is attributed to the ever-increasing demand and consumption of health care products. The growth is also attributed to the expanding population. The health care sector continues to expand despite...
Overview of Bureaucracy Bureaucracy is a philosophy of management that was developed by Max Weber. This principle or philosophy of management is argued to be a form of management in old forms of organizational management by scholars of modern management. However, it is evident that bureaucratic principles are still embraced...
Abstract Kuwait Airlines Company was launched in the year 1953 as a privately owned firm. Managers must retain existing customers to attract new customers. This is possible through implementing strategies for customer satisfaction. Kuwait Airlines is in the service industry, and the quality of services and value of money of...
Brief Overview of the Area The effectiveness of public service cannot be achieved unless leadership styles are properly identified. The analysis of leadership styles in Saudi Arabia is important because this field is poorly discussed in the literature. In this respect, specific attention will be given to the analysis of...
Introduction As mentioned earlier, this thesis proposal will be aiming to undertake a competitiveness analysis of Gemstone artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) value chain focusing on key issues, constraints and opportunities of small-scale precious stone miners in Erongo Region of Namibia and comparing them to ASM in the Karas Region. The...
Introduction The market for luxury products has experienced a substantial growth ever since human beings became civilized. In fact, in the fiscal 2005, the consumption of luxury products reached its peak. This emerged due to the increased number of consumers who buy luxury goods, greater economic confidence and increase in...
Introduction The adoption of an internationalization strategy is often followed by the setting up of the necessary structures that will ensure its success. The fact that, in this case, McDonald’s seeks to increase their global presence and their scope in the international fast food market means that they are more...
Strategic Partner Role The HR managers of the two banking institutions were heavily involved in the process of merging the two companies. They provided the strategy used in the merger. We were involved both at the organizational culture level and at the industry level. Decision making This is a key...
Strategic Partner The merger between Westpac Corporation and St. George Bank was a timely move that has helped the firm to become stronger in this competitive industry. As a strategic partner, I believe that this has made us stronger in the Australian market. The service delivery to customers has improved...
Abstract The Financial sector in Saudi Arabia has experienced tremendous change over the past few decades, especially due to the presence of oil. The socio-economic environment in this country has been confirmed to have a direct impact on the performance of the financial sector. The socio-cultural beliefs and practices have...
Executive Summary Marketing audit entails evaluation of the promotion processes in a business organization. It provides an overview of the current situation of the company. A comprehensive audit covers the analysis of macro and task environments, marketing functions, and strategies. The current paper presents the findings of a marketing audit...
Introduction The current business environment is characterized by numerous changes emanating from internal and external sources. Managers have the ability to influence changes originating from internal sources. However, changes arising from demographic, economic, environmental, and political forces are beyond the managers’ control. This paper outlines the various aspects that XYZ...
Introduction The range of factors which can contribute to the organisational success can be different depending on the discussed period of time. To predict the factors which will be the most important for the organisational success in the next five to ten years, it is necessary to refer to the...
Introduction Human Resource Development (HRD) plays a very significant role in promoting political, social and economic development and growth of a country. Most countries both developed and developing relies in efficient and advanced human resource to advance in all aspects of development. Through HRD, performance, learning and the individual capabilities...
Introduction Marketing communication is a fundamentally vital aspect that determines the success of an organization when it comes to wooing customers. The methods used in accomplishing this undertaking must be selected carefully to enable the organization to inform the customers with clarity and effectiveness. The impact realized in that marketing...
Background Qatar has continued to experience rapid economic growth in recent years due to its vast oil resources and the proliferation of other industries in the non-oil sector (Berrebi et al 2009; Weber 2011). Coinciding with the unprecedented economic growth, the number of semi-private corporations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating...
Overview of the Organization Wal-Mart is a large multinational retail corporation that was founded in 1962 by Sam Walton at Walnut Street in Rogers. According to Roberts and Berg (201, p.45), this American corporation started as a discounted store. The owner was focused on providing goods to the customers at...
Introduction Honda and Hyundai are globally recognized brands in the motor engineering industry. The two companies have worked hard over the years to achieve this recognition. They continue to compete with each other to ensure that each remains at the top of the automobile industry. In addition, they make efforts...
Introduction Organizational change has become one of the most important elements in organizations’ efforts to achieve sustainability. Brockner and James (2008) emphasize that change is a never-ending organizational process. Previous studies have led to the formulation of numerous change theories/models such as the teleological, evolutionary, life cycle, and dialectical theories....
Introduction and Research Question The global business environment is dynamic with globalization and technological changes affecting many businesses. Due to these changes, firms must establish the best strategies that can sustain their objectives to the future rather than making them quit the market. Following these challenges, firms have increased competitiveness...
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...
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 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 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 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...
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...
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 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...
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,...
Abstract When examining culturally diverse organizations in the GCC countries, one constant aspect is the fact that the individual business cultures that the workers have been exposed to differ significantly from each other resulting in varying perspectives when it comes to how they perceive the concept of talent management. It...
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...
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 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 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 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...
Part 1 Introduction The capacity of the internet as a tool for research remains unknown. Such a case is the reason why social scientists have begun examining the web from a broader perspective of its relevance in research. For this case, there is a need that experts to give relevant...
Executive Summary The report highlights important aspects of a planned project for the Lachlan Bank (Bigg Bank) Australia. The bank plans to install over 25,000 smartcard readers across its over 600 branches in Australia and beyond. Secure-Any Systems is looking forward to being awarded the tender to undertake the project,...
Innovation and Global and Cross-Cultural Impact Introduction In an international setting, the capacity to communicate successfully could be tricky. Even if two parties engage in a similar language, there could be misapprehensions because of cultural and racial dissimilarities. Comprehending the influence of globalization on cross-cultural communication is crucial for organizations...
Introduction Employee development is a major component of satisfying human resources. However, most organizations establish and tailor their training and development programs to fit the general employees while often bypassing one building block of a stable workforce, namely the management. Just like other personnel, the management officials require training and...
Introduction Marketing communication has inevitably become an integral part of any brand promotion strategy that is deemed to succeed amidst other competing products. The micro-movie is a new marketing communication channel that is being embraced by many organisations worldwide, especially in China. This proposal is based on the exploration effects...
Executive Summary This paper presents a critical synthesis of different articles on the application of the strategic choice theories in contemporary international business economics and management. The strategic choice theory was conceptualized during rigorous industrial relations dynamics in the United States. Prior to this theory, the business practices were characterized...
Abstract This paper discusses the international currency structure and proceeds to investigate the Chinese exchange rate. As such, it is evident that most countries use different currencies and exchange rates to trade with different countries according to the comparative trading capabilities of those countries. Up to 1994, China was using...
Introduction The corporate world is characterised by disruptive change that requires organisations to produce value. With competition, organisations aim at producing greater value as compared to their competitors by combining innovation, quality, and efficiency to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. Nevertheless, organisations cannot acquire sustainable competitive advantage in the absence of...
Abstract An organizational culture entails unique values and behaviors that explain the self-image of an organization and the people in it. The culture delineates the bond that exists between workers of an organization, and it expresses the existing values and beliefs. A stranger can always interpret the organizational culture by...
Introduction In the current competitive business environment, many organizations are under pressure to retain their best talents in order to remain successful. Finding the right talent to undertake various tasks within an organization is one of the most complex tasks that many organizations face. Having the right academic qualification alone...
Introduction Stress is an inevitable phenomenon in human lives that is caused by a wide spectrum of disturbing factors. Its effects can be either beneficial or undesirable. In the wake of industrialization, technological advancement, and globalization, the workplace has been characterized by a complexity of distressing factors. As a result,...
Introduction Human Resource Management [HRM] has undergone tremendous changes over the past decades. HR has shifted from the operational to a strategic continuum. Thus, Ulrich (2013) asserts that HR professionals are charged with the duty of delivering results and creating value for diverse organisational stakeholders. In order to deliver value,...
Introduction Once business partnerships are established, tension is created between different entities. DeVoge and Spreier (2005) hold that employees are the most affected elements of an organisation in the event of a merger. HR is important since the resolution of tension that is created between employees and organisations that form...
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 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 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...
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 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...
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...
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 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...
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...
