General Motors is one of the largest American automotive manufacturing companies, and it uses such marketing channels as direct sales and sales through retailers. More precisely, the company has several brand shops where it sells the goods directly to the customers. In addition to that, half of the manufactured goods...
Air France’s case portrays critical decision-making concerns that may demand a comprehensive understanding of the business strategies. I believe Griffinâs company must provide recommendations that will enhance long-term profit maximization in this industry. Thus, the team needs to endorse a tailored search engine system instead of a uniform design because...
Mommy and Me is the proposed apparel company that is going to develop a brand, IM HIS PRIORITY. Since an appropriate business model has been selected, it is reasonable to comment on specific market segments for the business. Since the company provides apparel items for mothers and their children, it...
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and founder of the giant company Amazon, Jeff Bezos, is one of the greatest transformational leaders in the world. At 31 years old, Jeff Bezos was able to start Amazon with tiny financial support from his company. The young computer scientist made what is today...
Sensory marketing is a type of impact on a customer through their feelings and emotions. In other words, it affects human organs such as taste, smell, sight, hearing, and touch. Like the other types of this industry, it aims to attract and retain customers, that is, increasing the number of...
Product recalls are an unfortunate but natural consequence of mistakes in manufacturing or managerial processes. According to Downey (2020), âa product recall is the process of retrieving defective and/or potentially unsafe goods from consumers while providing those consumers with compensationâ (para. 1). For example, a Michigan apple company recalled more...
The topic brought up by the speaker is diversity in workplaces. Nowadays, more and more companies are willing to invest resources and implement new HR techniques for the sake of creating a diverse team. This was not the case in the past since employers were not interested in creating equal...
Role of Culture in HRD Culture refers to a set of norms, beliefs, or values that underpin social order in a community or organization. It has an impact on Human Resource Development (HRD) because of its effects on employee behavior (McGuire, 2014). The HRD discipline is also integrated with organizational...
Questions of moral principles, in this case, are somewhat controversial and have a dual nature. Firstly, from a certain point of view, the initially established relationship between businesses in the Global North and producers in the Global South does not affect moral issues since there is no theft or fraud...
Management theories remain one of the most effective tools surrounding leadership strategies in most organizations. Despite technological improvement, human efforts remain significant since machines have proved incapable of completing some tasks. Therefore, in light of the complicated nature of human beings, proper theoretical and practical guidance is deemed necessary to...
Introduction There are several essential concepts that need to be addressed within organizations that aim to be successful. Managers have to focus on maintaining a strong team spirit, creating a motivational environment, and listening to the employeesâ needs. All these concepts are designed to increase productivity. In order for an...
Introduction Organizational management is a rapidly evolving field of professional human activity due to its unique mixture of interacting human factors and precise numerical data. Team management becomes more complex and nuanced yearly, and old leadership theories become outdated and less effective. Kunnanatt (2016) notes that âmodern organizations have become...
Background and Services The casino and resort at Encore Boston Harbor are one of the state’s most ambitious private-sector undertakings. The building of this institution cost around $2.6 billion, and it has a total of 671 guest rooms in 27 storeys (Encore Boston Harbor, 2021). In addition, the facility has...
Dunkin’ Donuts has been a favorite destination for a quick coffee and doughnut breakfast for more than 60 years. In several ways, it is emblematic of the modern American culture, having become a subject of many anecdotes and social media pictures. This essay briefly addresses some of the key aspects...
Introduction Erik Weihenmayer is one of the most successful climbers in history, having reached the summit of Mount Everest while being significantly disadvantaged by blindness. In general, climbing one of the summits is considered an outstanding feat even for experienced professionals; therefore, the achievement of Erik Weihenmayer shaped the history...
Human resource management (HRM) is the strategic and full utilization of people in a company or institution to help the company be competitively ahead. Its goal is to promote the strategic goals of the company and optimize employees’ productivity. Employee engagement is concerned with the design of organizational participants, with...
Introduction The ethical aspect of work is crucial for creating a favorable office environment, which contributes to the increase in profits and improvements in relationships. In addition, it allows for establishing appropriate rules of conduct, which are followed by everyone due to their awareness and perceived responsibility for outcomes. Therefore,...
Littleâs Law state that the average number of customers in a stationary system (L) is equal to the long-term average effective arrival rate (λ)multiplied by the average time (W) that a customer spends in the system. It is represented by the following formula L = λ x W (Hendijani, 2021)....
Introduction It is safe to say that the question of what causes the rise and fall of companies will remain one of the main subjects of the economy until the end of time. Thinkers and experts from various scientific disciplines have developed many theoretical models, economic formulas, and even philosophical...
Widely regarded as a transformational and managerial leader, Bill Gates is one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, known for his role in founding Microsoft. More specifically, he managed to influence the workers to put their resources into building the company’s success by limiting their global decision-making and opening the borders...
Introduction In the article, Lucas and Diener discuss a correlation between employeesâ happiness and productivity. They analyze a significant body of research about the subject to define whether there is a relation between the two variables, which, as they note, is elusive and desirable (Lucas, R. E., & Diener, E.,...
Wolfgang Puck is a famous Austrian restaurateur, chef, and businessman who can sometimes be seen on television as a cooking show host. The beginning of his culinary career was in France, where he was able to work in some of the finest restaurants, including Maxim’s in Paris, the Hotel de...
Such processes as globalization, industrialization, and the development of international relations have a tremendous impact on people and their businesses. An understanding of existing national and ethnic differences enhances organizational functioning and success in global strategies (Adler 9). Effective communication among individuals and organizations is an integral step in the...
Introduction Creativity is the ability to generate new and valuable ideas that may be useful in solving problems. At the same time, innovation is the practical process of implementing ideas to improve their product, service, or techniques to compete with other organizations in the marketplace. The innovation of the wheel...
It is hard to disagree that almost all businesses depend on the level of their customer satisfaction. If clients are happy with the service they receive and the quality of goods they purchase, there are more chances they will return to the company and become regular customers. Additionally, they are...
Human Resource Development Models Models of Strategic Human Resource Management (HRM) help Human Resource (HR) managers to implement an organizationâs HRM policies. The functional Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) content and the political economy models are of particular interest to this study. This is because they both address the political...
It goes without saying that sending the company’s employees from various management levels to work abroad may be regarded as an efficient way to ensure high-quality performance in another enterprise. A French energy group decided to increase its share of electricity from renewable energies by taking control over an Irish,...
Google/Alphabet Company Alphabet is an American holding company, created during the restructuring of the Google company in October 2015. As the official website of Alphabet Inc. says: âWhat is Alphabet? Alphabet is mostly a collection of companiesâ (Alphabet, para. 5). Wirtz (2019) elaborates on this statement: âAlphabet serves as a...
Introduction The concept of integrated strategic communication became popular in modern marketing and public relations worldwide because the social media era gave more control to consumers, requiring companies to develop positive connections with the target audience. For example, advertisers use this tool for event planning, promotion, and direct marketing to...
Starbucks, one of the leading coffee companies, is successful at attracting clients from all over the globe. The companyâs Instagram profile was selected as a reference for this assignment. Starbucks remains famous worldwide due to the atmosphere they transmit on social media. Social media usage is vital in the case...
Positive and Negative Elements in Employee Motivation In the case, if an employer’s pay structure only includes flexible benefits with a limited number of available options, the positive elements in employee motivation can be determined as a higher degree of control. In other words, people are more willing to cooperate...
Constraints The business constraints for projects might involve different factors limiting their capabilities. Speaking about Lucky Louâs Rice pudding, it is vital to mention physical limitations. At the moment, some physical limitations might prevent the company from further rise. The fierce rivalry peculiar to the sphere shows the need for...
So far, Captain Technologies (Group C) is performing very well. It is currently leading with an impressive performance going back nine years. Its G-T-D score in year nine is 109 points, up from 88 in the previous year. The source of its extraordinarily commendable success is understanding, meeting, and exceeding...
Maersk Compensation Policy and Market Influences on it Compensation philosophy refers to the strategy employed by an organization’s employees and employers to ensure their staff’s payment. Maersk’s compensation method is based on the industrial approach design (A.P. Moller – Maersk, 2020). The pool of employees within the company, the management...
I doubt that the corporate culture of Netflix would be completely acceptable for me. In one respect, I share the values of a high productivity and achieving results, due to which, I would apparently find a common ground with managers. I have certain personal experience to illustrate how employers appreciate...
Leadership is one of the critical factors that determine the success of an organization or team. As such, leaders are expected to apply appropriate leadership styles to ensure smooth processes. Thus, during the learning exercise, I realized that leadership incorporates several personal traits other than what meets the eyes of...
Introduction Strong nurse leadership is essential for every health care organization that strives to improve the quality of care, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction. The success of leadership in encouraging employees for change and development depends on the leaders’ skills, personal attributes, and style. This paper summarizes the article written...
An article by Nicholas et al. discusses the sales hit experienced by car producers all around the world as the economy gradually recovers from the first negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This particular disadvantage comes from the lack of chips that are essential for the production of all electronics...
Anna Banks’s main research objective was to determine how Vivio, the Italian sausage, could be positioned as a national product and assess the viability of Saxonville in penetrating the market. She was aiming to accomplish this objective by packaging the product in a manner consistent with the core values of...
Wino-Dixie Stores, Inc. is a multistate chain of retail food stores and is engaged in interstate commerce. The United Food and Commercial Workers represent the bargaining agent for the employees in the company. Both these parties have engaged in a series of disputes over wage increase for the bargaining unit...
The main and sole purpose of business is making a profit; however, in the last few years, the term of Corporate Social Responsibility has added a point to the purpose of business. The point made stands that business should not be harmful to society and the environment. This essay will...
Business Ethics The present-day world dictates its rules to marketers, which consequently affect consumersâ perceptions and form demand. However, not all types of marketing or advertising activities are appropriate since ethics play an important role in this process. The issues of this nature are to be timely addressed, whereas, in...
A highly competitive business environment requires companies to develop, primarily by acquiring various innovative approaches and cultivating a conducive corporate culture. The organizations that place the learning of their employees at the cornerstone of their strategies and care for their professional growth ensure resilience against numerous internal and external challenges...
Women are significantly underrepresented in international management, and they form a small percentage of expatriates. There are many justifications presented to explain the gender difference in this field. One argument claims that women are less suited as expatriates because they will encounter more challenges than their male counterparts in business...
In my opinion, the 360-degree strategy could not be implemented in the call center’s environment for several reasons. First, the structure is comprehensive and includes multisource feedback covering customers, subordinates, peers, suppliers, and supervisors (360-degree feedback, 2021). Although it provides detailed information about the organization’s performance, it could be time-consuming...
Building Supportive Relationships with the Team As a team leader, it is my responsibility to make sure that the team works as a single cohesive machine, with each member being able to interact in both professional and interpersonal capacity. For this purpose, it is necessary to build supportive relationships within...
Introduction This program is created to address the issues of sexual harassment at the workplace and issues of diversity. The facilitator of the program must not necessarily be an individual with special knowledge on workplace sexual harassment and diversity at the workplace; however, they must demonstrate credibility and respect towards...
OSIM Group is a consulting company that has been involved in several fields, such as finance, real estate, engineering, and more. The firm has worked effectively under the leadership of Dave Wright, President of the OSIM Group. In 1997, the OSIM Company was purchased by Shilo Investment Bank and the...
Transformations at the General Electric (GE) Organizational change is an inevitable process that any progressive organization must undergo to cope with new market demands. In the 1990s, GE was among the most valuable corporation in the United States and across the globe under the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jack Welch....
Introduction The Walt Disney Company is one of the major mass media and entertainment conglomerates in the world. The company’s business is diverse and large-scale, preventing it from showing financial solid performance year after year. Besides, Disney is often referred to as a benchmark in its industry and is being...
Nowadays, it is hard to imagine a successful modern company that would not manage the performance of its employees. In this regard, evaluating workers’ productivity, determining skills that require further development, and providing necessary training are crucial administrative functions that ensure the high efficiency of business operations. Therefore, the current...
Introduction Financial sustainability is the ability of a business entity to finance its operations within its set budget estimates. Finance is all about management of funds and money. The management of an organization has to carry out the activities of origination, marketing and management of cash through various capital accounts,...
The technological shift which occurred at the beginning of the twenty-first century forever changed the way people consumed content and forced companies to adjust their marketing campaigns. New online platforms which attracted millions of users emerged, and businesses needed to expose these people to information about their products. For instance,...
Nowadays, the field of analytics is evolving to change the companies’ work in the future. Notably, more organizations and firms decide on competing using and implementing analytics in various business areas. Davenport and Harris divide the upcoming analytics technologies into three core groups, such as “approaches driven by technology, those...
The work of the purchasing department affects the entire activity of Trek. It influences sales, effective use of working capital, customer satisfaction with prices and assortment, the fullness of warehouses, and the efficiency of the internal supply chain. It is connected with the work of employees of almost all departments...
Introduction Every business needs effective strategic planning to capitalize and add value to the organization. Ginter et al. (2018) admit that adjusting strategies to the changing external and internal conditions is sometimes necessary. This information means that a firm should rely on statistical data to achieve the most significant benefits...
Positive organizational behavior implies a positive attitude to the work environment. With such an approach, I can focus on my goals more than on the previous errors and future failures. It also helps to reduce the amount of stress caused by overthinking every action during the business. Moreover, I am...
Compensation has three key aspects, and they include direct, which covers bonuses, incentives, salaries, wages as well as commissions. The second component is indirect which comprises benefits offered by employers, while non-financial consist of flexible work hours, staff recognition programs and corporation support. Compensation policy of companies influences the perks...
The issues with SNHU pet supply company stem from two basic problems â the inflexibility of traditional management approach and adherence to process schematics without considering their re-evaluation, and the lack of understanding of importance of said processes by employees. Using POLC (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling) framework, it is possible...
The term leadership denotes different meanings to different people. In general, it involves the ability to influence other people usually followers, or subordinates. Therefore, a leader must have some form of authority. To exercise such control is not easy; a person should have certain qualities, such as integrity, empathy, diligence,...
Case Description As a case for analysis, the note about such a phenomenon as restaurant outsourcing is considered (Stevenson, 2018). This kind of business is considered from an unambiguous point of view, and the reader receives a hint about the insufficiently legitimate use of the powers of the food companies...
There are various fascinating factors to creating a network of possible suppliers to obtain a request for proposal (RFP) addressed in this case study. Additionally, the paper will focus on the arguments favoring and against the inclusion of Aerolog, Inc., on the Request for Proposal (RFP) list of the Ripley...
Presenting Problem Sonya reported having depression, happiness at times, nervousness, stress, and moods are all over the place. Background of the Patient The patient in the case scenario is called Sonya, a 28-year-old female. She has two siblings, and both of her parents are alive. Before puberty, Sonya had anxiety...
Introduction A leader’s communication style can potentially affect how motivated, efficient, creative, or secure team members feel. The ability to communicate efficiently could be viewed as one of the essential competencies for individuals who manage and direct groups and those who constitute their part. This competence facilitates communicating and creating...
The Dow DuPont announced in 2017 the successful completion of an equivalent merger of two large corporations, The Dow Chemical Company (DOW) and E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (DuPont). The combined entity is a holding company called DowDuPont, split into three large publicly traded companies operating in the...
I got going as a division director for four unique regions. Then, at that point, it turned into a Support Manager evening directing the whole store. I am presently an overnight group captain with my essential occupation ensuring all-new cargo is supplied. Besides, my momentary objective is to turn into...
Introduction Clive Boddy, in his article âPsychopathic leadership a case study of a corporate psychopath CEO,â published in the Journal of Business Ethics, demonstrated the effects of a psychopathic CEO on the performance of an organization. The article follows a case where such a CEO was recently appointed to that...
This paper describes a business leadership project: creating the literature club to promote reading books, selling them, and donating money to the local orphanage. The literature club members are expected to be young people, primarily students, from the college. The project is about promoting literature, meaning that it aims to...
Leadership in a culturally diverse society is challenging for individuals assigned with public roles and responsibilities. Communities depict different attributes of diversity, including gender, race, sex, and religion (Hallinger, 2018). Leaders are expected to integrate vital skills and knowledge intended to ensure growth and progress within a society. This plan...
The issue of loyalty in the labor market can be highly controversial these days, and it depends on various factors. Clearly, there is much less loyalty in the employer-employee relationship than it was seventy years ago, during the time of rapid economic growth in the post-war societies of the West....
It has been acknowledged that motivation is one of the major factors contributing to employeesâ high performance and commitment to organizational goals. A considerable bulk of research on the matter suggests that diverse aspects have an impact on employeesâ motivation (LorincovĂĄ, Ć tarchoĆ, WeberovĂĄ, Hitka, & LipoldovĂĄ, 2019; Frye, Kang, Huh,...
The article focuses on the research aiming to provide evidence of Integrated Conflict Management Systems (ICMS) efficiency. The author studies the data from the healthcare institutions in the eastern US, where these systems have been implemented for eight years (Dunford, 2019). Specifically, they test how Conflict Management Interviews (CMIs) affect...
In an organization, individuals ought to interact and work together towards achieving a common goal. Organizational behavior includes the functioning, structure, and performance of the organization and its action. Managerial decision-making requires evaluation of what people are doing and how their behavior affects the organizationâs general performance. It is easier...
Established in 1992 and supplied with essential investments by Congress, the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) is an educational institution for the Department of Defense. It is controlled by the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (Defense Acquisition University: About us, n. d.). Its specialization is âproviding practitioner training and consulting...
Control is one of the management functions, which is a thorough check and analysis of work progress. It is the observation of the processes of activity to prevent and eliminate deviations from them. The control implements the idea of feedback, the transfer of information from the output of the control...
Markets will go through several phases of development depending on the purchasing power and decisions customers make. After maturity, a period of decline emerges whereby sales and profits remain flat or start to reduce. Professionals and business leaders should implement superior strategies to overcome some of the challenges that might...
Background â The National Petroleum Investment Management Services works under the directory of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, which was founded in the year 1977, with its headquarter located in Abuja, Nigeria. The corporation’s leadership is under Meye Kyari, who was appointed by the president to act as the group...
Introduction In general, the gender gap is defined as the difference between men and women reflected in political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural attainments and attitudes. In the area of economics, it characterizes the difference on the basis of gender in relation to salaries, representation in the workplace, and the...
The alternative to the traditional hierarchy-based management is the introduction of autonomous work units without formal supervisors, called self-managed teams. According to Brown (2011), the trends in organization development (OD) are characterized by decentralization and the shift in the decision-making authority from top-level executives to lower-level employees. Self-managed teams are...
Leaders have to consider the impact that their behavior and decisions have on both the organization and its people. Hence, ensuring that the followers work in an environment that supports their performance and professional development is essential. From this viewpoint, servant leadership is similar to followership because a leader’s focus...
Logistics services that deliver goods are overloaded. Online marketplace Amazon.com has warned customers that Prime Now and Amazon Fresh services are in high demand. The reason was customer fears about the coronavirus. The retailer is observing an influx of customers; thus, orders are delivered more slowly than usual. Due to...
Herzbergâs Two-Factor Theory of Motivation summarizes factors that bring job satisfaction and dissatisfaction. Motivating factors are found within a job and include recognition, the work itself, responsibility, achievement, and advancement. When present, these factors increase employee job satisfaction and cause them to work harder. On the other hand, hygiene factors...
Introduction The luxury level of goods and services is designed to promote great pleasure and comfort that are difficult to obtain. In addition to functionality, they bring respect to their owner and determine the status of the consumers. Services of this level have a high price, often can be discreet,...
Recently, with the advent of affordable technical opportunities for everyone, more and more offices have been equipped with surveillance cameras. And if this method of controlling employees is convenient and practical for employers, employees most often experience stress from such close attention from their superiors. Staff members often wonder if...
For the following assignment, I decided to analyze the Apple company. This choice is primarily based on the fact that this organization is well-known all around the world and provides services to millions of contemporary individuals. In addition, there is a huge amount of controversial information about the real working...
The main goal of successful marketing is to make sure that the customers’ needs are satisfied so that they would want to buy the product or use the service again. In other words, it should bring joy and benefit to the buyers. Over recent years the reputation of an organization...
In countless instances, the concepts around job and employment tend to dominate the minds of many people around the world. In essence, it is a major component of life that remains predominantly paramount in various ways in existence. Both seekers and providers share common ground when it comes to the...
Modern companies expand their business to the international level, creating environments where people of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds work together. Organizational behavior in such firms must address diversity and issues it might provoke to improve employees’ performance and establish proper working conditions. To make workplaces diverse, executives must provide...
Summary Barnana is an endeavor of a Brazilian entrepreneur who started this business by selling brown dried bananas in packages. Later on, due to the popularity of Barnana’s original products, the company expanded its range and added new flavors and products. However, the founder and the CEO of Barnana Caue...
Strengths Starbucks is the industry leader in the coffee shop industry with a strong, memorable, and marketable brand image. It has achieved a global international presence and relies on an extensive international supply chain. The Starbucks coffee-based drinks are famous for their variety and consistency alike, with each recipe relying...
Sue Robbin’s case may be considered an act of retaliation of the company towards its employee, which is prohibited by federal laws. This process may occur not only to the victim of the harassment but also to any employee reporting, as stated in the example. The case may be taken...
In Personal Trainer, we are committed to providing a wide variety of sporting services, ranging from fitness and training programs to stores and food facilities. We aim at delivering the ultimate experience to our members in which all their fitness needs will be satisfied. We provide our employee’s career opportunities,...
The global issues of climate change, environmental pollution, and the COVID-19 pandemic attracted public attention to the risks of overconsumption and the need for sustainability. Marketing is often perceived as unethical, as it might be used to manipulate consumer needs and promote unnecessary goods or services. However, a fair and...
My View of Personalization Business organizations âuse the concept of personalization to improve their performanceâ (Vesanen, 2009, p. 309). However, many marketers have not applied this concept successfully. This has occurred because personalization meanings different things to various actors in the supply chain process. I would define personalization as the...
Incorporating a range of elements and influenced by a variety of factors, the process of product manufacturing can be carried out in several ways. The push and pull systems are traditionally mentioned as two key principles, according to which the process can be conducted. The push system is typically defined...
As a matter of fact, the majority of people involved in business and management consider leadership skills to be the most essential for any company’s growth and development. At the same time, a few of them genuinely understand the nature of leadership, its practical application, and its challenges. From the...
Introduction The Modern Servant Leadership Movement was founded by Robert C. Greenleaf and is based on an essay he originally published in 1970. Servant-Leadership is a style developed by Robert Greenleaf based on his years of experience in management development, and his wide teaching practice (âWhat is Servant-Leadership?â n.d.). Although...
The article by John Kotter investigates the eight errors of change management that result in institutional change failures. Proper understanding of the stages during the change process might help to ensure a seamless adaptation to a new market environment. The following essay will describe the errors and provide one management...
Summary JetBlue Airlines Company has incorporated about 13 years ago in the state of Delaware. Since its inception, the company has had its main focus to establish itself as a low-cost domestic carrier (jetblue.com). Its strategies from inception have been a combination of differentiation and low-cost strategies that to a...
Summary In the case study, a small firm producing glasses was examined, determining the causes of its poor market performance. A major problem that was relevant was the lack of cohesion between different departments of the company, which had individual and distinct objectives (De Toni & Nassimbeni, 2003). This contributed...
A CPA Hailey decided to report all of the marijuana business’s sales on the tax return files. Manager Harry told her that the company’s president does not want to report 25% of the sales, claiming that marijuana is a cash-centered industry (Mintz & Morris, 2020). Lastly, Harry requested Hailey to...
It is important to note that mental complexity is of paramount relevance for ensuring a correct and appropriate ethical decision-making process. The evidence strongly supports the fact that the âcomplexity of respondentsâ mental models was related to EDM, and that this relationship was mediated by sensemaking processesâ (Bagdasarov et al.,...
