Introduction Organizations face numerous risks in their everyday activities. In most cases, the majority of businesses fail to achieve their set goals and objectives due to the lack of appropriate strategies for the management of any potential risks (Zsidisin, Panelli, & Upton, 2000; Power, 2009). In the human situation, risk...
Introduction Performance management is one of the problems that many organisational managers face today. Aguinis (2009) argues that performance management is used to ensure that the organisational goals and activities are achieved with the required human resource competencies to achieve the strategic goals, aims, and objectives of the organisations. Many...
Introduction The economic realities of the post-industrial era leave very little doubt as to the fact that the commercial well-being of just about any company, aimed at expansion, cannot be discussed outside of such company’s managers possessing a comprehensive insight onto what the concept of team-building stands for. This concept...
Introduction The main objective of this dissertation is to discuss the impact of global financial crisis on the strategy and HRM of multinational companies. Background of the problem According to the report of Krolicki & Bailey (2008), largest automaker GM’s quarterly loss was $4.2 billion and shares tumbled 13% whereas...
Introduction The preceding chapters expose the existing knowledge on the glass ceiling phenomena and its manifestation in the hospitality industry. The chapters also reveal the existing theories, specifically the Social Roles Theory, which identifies division of labor along gender lines and how that affects the progress of women at the...
Introduction Teleworking or telecommuting has gained significance over the past few years. The revolutionary innovations that have come with the evolution of the Information Technology as a business tool present people with alternative ways of conducting business, and teleworking is such an alternative. Most companies in the US and Europe...
Abstract Corporate strategy has long been accepted as being essential for the success of large organizations that indulge in what may be considered as being relatively sophisticated undertakings and often issues related to strategy have been ignored in small businesses, with owners and managers being too tied – up with...
The Image of the Current Investor: A Resulting Matrix Investing requires assessing existing market trends comprehensively, which, in turn, affects the image of investors and their business behavior. Operating in Al-Mazunah Free Zone as a region with rich opportunities and active market participants is dynamic. Based on the interviews with...
Introduction Today’s financial markets are more interlocked than interlinked than ever. The effects of any major economic event have the potential to sprawl globally, affecting local economies and transforming the global economy on the whole. The last few decades have been marked with unprecedented economic volatility that has compelled the...
Introduction Change management is the use of structures to shift an organization from a certain state to a desired future state. It is a process that helps the stakeholders come to terms with the changes in their venture brought about by the changes in the business environment. It is a...
Introduction In economy, inflation is the increase in the price levels of commodities. The rate of inflation in an economy has direct impact on the economic growth of the country. Positive changes in the economic development entail an improvement in the standards of living of people from that particular region....
Introduction Investment arbitration is usually instigated by local or international investors on issues encompassing the settlement of disputes regarding investment treaties. Usually, such arbitrations are governed by investment laws, bilateral treaties, and multilateral treaties (and regulations) which are often referenced in times of problem-solving. Common arbitration procedures often occur between...
Introduction Emergence of web 2.0 paradigm opened windows for Information Technology (IT) business outsourcing and off-shoring (Garner, 2004). Outsourcing has developed mainly due to changes in the market and industry conditions. There has been a common boost in outsourcing of information processes within business cycles. The needs and expectations of...
Executive Summary The rationale of this dissertation is to develop an understanding of how corporate social responsibility affects the profit of the company in America and how oil companies can handle critical incidents connected to CSR by enforcing their integrated short-term and long-term social responsibility. This paper will focus on...
Executive Summary This literature review focuses on the pros and cons of a unionized workforce with regard to how it can affect various parameters in a business organization. Managers who are entitled with the duty of hiring, supervising and rewarding workers in an organization have been impacted by the prevalence...
Abstract People with learning disabilities are normally segregated and discriminated against when it comes to employment. They face numerous challenges and barriers in their efforts to get employment. This study will therefore seek to assess the availability of employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities, challenges they face in their...
Introduction Management is the effective coordination of the resources of an organization towards the achievement of the goals and objectives of the respective organization. There are different kinds of management strategies that can be adopted by any organization in the globe towards the achievement of its goals and objectives. However,...
Literature Review Introduction The successful development of an organization depends on a plethora of factors that are specifically connected with structure, culture, and management mechanisms. The brief analysis of Group Support Systems (GGSs) has created implications for their further research to define how they influence efficiency and overall performance. Integrating...
Introduction Effective leadership requires people to have the capacity to manage their emotions well. For this purpose, integration of the perspectives of emotional intelligence in leadership becomes crucial (Gardner & Stough, 2009, p.69). Many scholars contend that leaders need to possess qualities such as the ability to listen effectively to...
Introduction The following document is a fictitious business plan focusing on a business called Creative Printing and Decorating Designs. The company is the only printing company in the city within a 25- mile radius. The company will offer the public custom printing and designs for any occasion and offer the...
Introduction The global and local business environment has increasingly become competitive over the past few decades. This transformation presents a major challenge to organizations in the pursuit to become competitive in the marketplace. Effective management of people in the workplace is an integral element in organizations’ quest for competitiveness. It...
Abstract As globalisation dominates the world, innovation is increasingly becoming an outstanding competitive attribute of organisations. In the United Arab Emirates, the government urges private and public organisations to adopt and embrace innovation as a major driver of economic growth. This study undertook a survey among 52 entrepreneurs (Males =...
Introduction This chapter presents a detailed discussion of the study findings and hypotheses testing in the context of theories and past studies and provides the implications for knowledge, managers, and policy-makers, as well as limitations and directions for further study. Thus, the chapter is divided into several sections. The first...
Introduction Over the past few years, the European banks have struggled to gain traction from the negative impact of the 2008/2009 recession. Subsequently, most European countries are characterized by slow economic growth in addition to tightening the regulatory environment (Putnis 2014). Furthermore, banks are under intense pressure to minimize risk...
Literature Review A perennial question in the study of the effects of war is its effects on the world economy and financial markets (Addison 8-9). This section of the paper explains what other researchers have said about the research issue. Key sections of this literature review explain how regional conflicts...
Abstract International marketing is an important requirement for global companies to succeed in the international market. However, some companies have failed to get it right. This paper explains why this is so. It shows that technological, political, social, legal, and economic factors affect international marketing strategies. Additionally, four case studies...
Australia Overview of the Banking Sector of Australia Current Market At present, the banking sector is the main contributor to Australia’s national economy; however, this industry has recovered financial strength from the adverse impact of economic downturn and experienced continuous growth from the fiscal year 2011. At the time of...
Introduction Performance appraisal is viewed as a process through which organisations identify, measure, and improve the employees’ execution of roles (Augustine 2009). This implies that before initiating the process of improving the performance of the employees, the involved department must identify the various roles that will be considered. After that...
Objectives The accounting software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry is highly saturated and presents low barriers to entry. Thus, the level of competition is high. Skwile is a London-based fintech company offering a single product, CaFE (Cash Flow Engine), a software extension for cloud-based accounting applications that acts as a digital CFO and...
Introduction Talent management is currently one of the primary concerns in many organisations around the world. Companies are not only looking for highly educated and experienced employees in the job market but also talented individuals who can think creatively when undertaking assignments in their respective departments. Creswell (2013) explains that...
Introduction This research paper has critically illustrated the perceptions and attitudes of the contemporary art market connecting the process of constructing value and factors touching the investor’s motivation in the international market that emerged and experienced during present and past three decades. To examine and explore these issues, this research...
Introduction In the contemporary corporate world, management of talent has gained great importance and has been added as a key aspect of human resource management functions. This has mainly been due to the increasing critical role played by people in creating value through the various establishments of business. As the...
Introduction In the Middle East, the world of business has been considerably improved and developed in a short period of time. There are many countries such as Kuwait, Egypt, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia that have already demonstrated unique and effective approaches to take leading positions in different industries. Such business...
Literature Review A perennial question in the study of the effects of war is its effects on the world economy and financial markets (Addison 8-9). This section of the paper explains what other researchers have said about the research issue. Key sections of this literature review explain how regional conflicts...
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to analyze the impact that geographic scope has in influencing the values of multinational companies (MNCs) based in the US; it does this by retrospectively examining the data for US-based multinational companies for one year in 2006. The intention is to explore the...
Introduction Background Information The World Trade Organisation (herein referred to as WTO) traces its roots back to the late 1940s. It was formed by the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (herein referred to as GATT) between various countries. The agreement was signed in the year 1948 (Tarr, 2011). The...
Introduction Occupational stress is nearly impossible to avoid in the working place. In most cases, it has a significant negative effect on the emotional and physical wellbeing of employees as well as the level of their performance (Hiriyappa, 2013). It means that work-related stress is not beneficial to a company...
Abstract The purpose of this investigation is to address the concept of balancing between the way people work and their private life is an issue of great concern in this corporate world. Many governments and business organizations have a better understanding of the concept of work life balance and its...
Introduction At Monsanto, the need to create a connection between its pool of employees and other professionals who are deemed more knowledgeable is imperative. Although the company boasts of sustained growth and profitability in its production of Genetically Modified foods, it has realized that it still needs to tap human...
Introduction and background of the research Saudi Arabia is the largest state in the western part of Asia. Furthermore, it is the leading manufacturer of oil in the world. It borders Iraq and Jordan to the north, Oman and Yemen to the south, the United Arab Emirates in the east,...
Educational and Professional Background Dr. Elinor Ostrom is an American born political scientist who is credited for some of the most influential ideas in the realm of economics and governance. She was born in the city of Los Angeles in the year 1933 to Leah Awan and her Jewish father...
Introduction The control and focus of marketing have been changed by the changes that have taken place in the market and new approaches of marketing are starting to replace the traditional approaches by shifting the focus from the company towards consumers. In this regard, many new methods have come up;...
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized organization under the United Nations, defines Intellectual Property as follows: “Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce. Intellectual property is divided into two categories: Industrial property,...
Introduction It has been noticed over the recent years that the testing for market anomalies in stock returns has become an active field of research in empirical finance, and it has been very subsequently gained enormous attention from the academic journals but also in the financial press. Amongst the commonly...
Introduction The international business scenario and the total world economic environment are undergoing profound instances of change. Factors like the fast pace of the development in technology, changes in the world markets due to rapid changes in consumer preferences and tastes, formation of large global corporations due to mergers and...
Abstract Arbitrage Pricing theories are a set of generalised methodologies used to calculate expected return on a riskless financial asset under different time-cost constraints which guarantee cash flow regardless of market direction. They find extensive application in diverse situations: inflation/GNP analysis, bonds, stocks, derivatives, commodities and foreign exchange currency trading...
Introduction With the continuous technological development and the revolutionary progress of internet based communication system, life is becoming easier gradually. People are getting highest-level of benefits from the computer-based technologies, thus the prosperity in life becomes a function of technology. Besides, of the positive sides of the technology-based communication, it...
Literature Review Introduction The aim of literature review in this section is to discuss about influence of mega sports events on London’s restaurant market. The mega sports events which are going to be held in London are 2012 Olympic games (27 July-12 Aug 2012) and 2012 Paralympics Games (29 Aug-9...
