Abstract The purpose of this case study is to identify potential entry opportunities and strategies of Google Inc. The study includes a complete overview of the Google Inc, internal and external analysis, strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities. Various models assist in the analysis, including PEST factors, Porter’s five forces, VIRO...
Outline This paper is a case study on Fiat and General Motors. The paper focuses on an alliance entered by the two companies in the year 2000, the crisis that arose, and how they resolved the crisis. The paper adds on the automobile industry giving the general trends and what...
Executive Summary This is a case study of Adam aircraft and the environmental analysis, a brief introduction about the company is very important. Adam aircraft is an aerospace company, a leading maker of commercial airplanes and single aircraft and missiles. Adam aircraft has seen both good and bad times in...
Executive Summary This paper aims to work out an activity-based costing system for such a company as Johnson Beverage Inc (JBI). In particular, it is necessary to investigate the expenses, required to fulfill the demands of each customer. Subsequently, this assessment will enable the evaluation of the profitability of various...
In the aftermath of the Enron scandal, corporate America had to strengthen various mechanisms needed to detect fraud and prevent the negative impact of insider trading as well as unethical practices that will make investors wary of placing money in the stock market. If investors will shy away from investing...
Starbucks Background At the moment the US economy is said to be in a recession by some while others such as the World Bank are saying that the economy is at a standstill. Going by the business performances in the last few months the former seems to hold. Consumers have...
Research indicates that the primary goal of any business is to increase its market share in its industry to increase sales which in turn lead to an increase in profit levels. For firms to attain such objectives they should be efficient and effective in their production processes. Business environments keep...
Executive Summary Paper Works is company engaged in the production and distribution of paper products used in offices, schools, and households. The Company is known for producing top-notch papers used in legal documents and other important purposes. Because of competition, Paper Works has recognized the need to develop a product...
Executive Summary The two decades that low-cost airlines have operated in Europe has changed geography of the industry completely. Indeed, traditional players themselves are beginning to cut their operating costs in order to match the competition posed by their low cost rivals. Among low cost airlines that has contributed to...
The following case study analysis of the company involves a detailed strategic plan, which will be in its use for the next three to five years. Discussing the company’s background and its past success and failure will set the base for the discussion of its strategic plan. The mission and...
Introduction Jeanne Lewis has proved to be a competent, dedicated, experienced and well educated manager. The point Team’s decision to pick on Lewis was not in vain since she had enough experience arising from various fields of business, ranging from product management, retail management, marketing, banking and other sectors of...
Executive Summary The fashion strategy of Zara is described as a fashion imitator where in it caters to the wants of the customers and creates them for the attention of the target market. This is not usual as the traditional fashion industry compliments with the seasonal trend and what is...
Key person and his/her position in the organization A.G. Lafly, chairman of the board, president, and CEO of Procter and Gamble is the main decision-maker. Basic facts of the case Founded in 1837 Procter &Gamble is an American company, one of the leaders of the world market of consumer goods....
Introduction A small business is defined as a self-governing business which has a workforce of not more than five hundred employees (Office of Advocacy, Small Business Administration ‘SBA’). According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, small businesses represent 99.7% of the total employer firms and are instrumental in employing nearly...
Introduction Overview of the Business The first component of any firm’s business strategy is the general outline of the business undertaking in question. In this case we find that British Petroleum is reported to be the largest oil company in the world with its headquarters in Persia. It was established...
IBM and HR change For an organization like IBM, it is imperative to have the best out of what exists, and this then means that the company has to give out an enormous amount of its resources to make the human resources team succeed. This then leads to the fact...
Summarize in one page or less how you explain Enron’s ethical meltdown Ethics attempts to establish the nature of morality and to define and distinguish what is right from what is wrong. Drawing from a study by Means (52), ethics refers to principles of right and wrong. In general, every...
Production and Operations Sephora operates in the sphere of beauty for almost 50 years already, which allowed it to work with both classic and emerging brands, focusing on various products, including perfume and cosmetics. It owns stores in France and other countries around the world and is highly valued for...
The implementation of an internal Enterprise Resource Planning finance system module at the multinational organization Effects on the company’s departments An ERP is an information management system that is involved with integration of all functions of an organization within the firm. It is comprised of comprehensive software sets that are...
Introduction In most cases, effectiveness of leadership determines the extent to which a company can perform in the target market and utilize its resources to maximize its profits. Different situations require specific leadership styles that allow addressing specific corporate issues and organizational concerns. In case of Adnams, a company where...
Introduction Lean management embraces a collection of approaches that can help an organization to detect and eradicate elements that are not useful. For startups and established businesses, eliminating waste and unnecessary complexities helps in reducing the cost and time of production ( Blank 5-6). This paper discusses the application of...
DPWN is a leading logistics company based in Germany. The Uk market proposes great opportunities to expand and grow. In the UK, channels of distribution that coordinate the activities of wholesalers, retailers, and manufacturers, or physical distribution activities resulting from the integration of warehousing, storage, transportation, handling, and inventory activities,...
Introduction and Context All organizational change obviously depends, at root, on behavior change on the part of individual members of the organization; the behavioral approach is an ideal method for bringing about such change. There is also evidence that once behavior has changed attitudes and perceptions will also adjust in...
Brand Coherency The first Zara store was opened on an up-market shopping street in La Coruca. From the beginning, Zara positions itself as a store selling medium-quality fashion clothing at affordable prices. Within a couple of years, 6 stores of Zara were opened in Galician cities. Inditex’s strategy for the...
Introduction The central issue – Bre-X’s control over its discovery of gold mine would be almost lost due to reducing its shares to 22,5 percent. Instead, 67,5 percent would be granted to another foreign company – Barrick Gold Corporation. In this way, although it was Bre-X that discovered the mine,...
Case introduction Southwest is one of the airlines in America established in the year 1972 and provides air transport services in both domestic and international domains. SWAirline is a customer service company and operates on low costs with services focused on maximizing value and at the same time offer great...
How do the various definitions of quality relate to the quality practices at Gerber? The quality practices at Gerber directly or indirectly relate to the various definitions of quality. Since its inception, Gerber has endeavored to ensure that it provides its customers with quality products at all times. From the...
Introduction Etihad Airways is a national airline company in the United Arab Emirates that was established by a royal decree as the national carrier of UAE and first started commercial operations in 2003. Etihad Airways is considered as one of the most rapidly growing airlines around the world, with a...
Introduction As the demand for better service augments and customers become more sophisticated than traditional customers, technology is the new wave of innovation that is making businesspersons serve clients with the most desirable satisfaction. Believed to have a better way of delivering services and hastening processes in companies, Information Technology...
Introduction This memo highlights problems on several factors like organizational culture, trust, job satisfaction, leadership, power, and politics faced by EKEM. It has come to the notice of the management that things are not okay at the plant in Brisbane. The quality of workmanship is obviously not keeping the earlier...
Father Daniel Mary’s Vision on the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming Has Father Daniel Mary established a future direction for the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming? What is his vision for the monastery? What is his vision for Mystic Monk Coffee? What is the mission of the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming? Father...
Creating comfortable and satisfying workplace conditions in which employees will develop loyalty toward a company is always a challenge. However, once the dialogue between managers and employees becomes reciprocal, the issue can be addressed at multiple levels, thus creating favorable conditions for a company’s development. Unfortunately, in the case of...
Introduction This paper is based on the US fast food sector and aims to analyze McDonalds in terms of its business and marketing strategy as well as depict the position of the company in the market. Background The McDonalds Corporation is a fast food retail chain which has been operating...
Introduction Throughout their lifecycles, projects go through a variety of phases, from the establishment of the original concept to a feasibility study and the stages of planning, implementation, and testing. In business, the creation and organisation of projects is primarily associated with cost estimates and budget planning. The financial aspect...
Introduction The following study is based on an assessment of fraud risk factors that are related to human, social, technological, political, and economic aspects. The evaluation of critical operational issues in different organizations is undertaken with a view of enhancing efficiency, creativity, and innovativeness in the organizations. The structure of...
The case of Southwest Airlines in relation to Organizational Development and change Owing to the stiff competition that is being witnessed around the world today, companies are finding the need to restructure themselves more real than ever. Hardly a day passes by without the media reporting of restructurings, mergers and...
Information technology department operates very well at the Progressive Insurance Company. The information technology operations at Progressive Insurance Company include a set of services and processes that are provisioned to both the internal and external clients. The information technology department of any company supports all other operations especially in the...
Abstract This paper is a critical appraisal of Walmart in relation to how the company has applied lean tools in its operations. Considering that Walmart is not a manufacturing company, this report focused on its service delivery processes to analyze the application of lean practices. The 5-S concept, value stream...
Introduction Human beings are perceived as being the most resistant to change due to the tendency of embracing a common paradigm while executing mandates. While they tend to stick to their current knowledge, human beings do not embrace new knowledge easily. This condition complicates the process of inducing change amongst...
Introduction The automobile industry can be well thought-out as one of the most aggressive industries that exist at present. To be competitive, production must be almost perfect; the employees should be meticulous; and the managers must be fully conscious of their products. These can be seen clearly on the epitome...
A brief history of Nine West Nine West is an international fashion wholesale and retail company that was founded in the year 1977 by Jerome Fisher and Vincent Comuto (Welch and Raman 3). Initially, the company specialized only in women’s footwear but later incorporated other types of merchandise, including sunglasses,...
Introduction Management practices enable an organization to operate effectively in achieving its goals. Ethical principles are of vital importance to the success of an organization. The Enron scandal is among the worst bankruptcy cases in American history. The company ignored management practices and auditors colluded with the management of the...
Teamwork Efficiency I believe that my team was effective in working together on the project. First of all, the planning of the project was very efficient. In the initial meeting, we devised a clear plan and created a schedule for every team member to follow, which allowed everyone to stay...
The Global Supply Chain In order to establish a plan overseas, Nortel Corporation should take into account transportation costs and time of delivery, cost of delivery, and possible risks. Physical distribution and channels of distribution are the two basic components of the global supply chain. Both deal with physical flows...
Abstract The world of business is in the midst of a revolution in which the key ingredient is control and Management. Every company that wants to move forward must embrace Information technology-based The purpose of businesses is the maximization of goals especially in this era of corporate sustainability and to...
Introduction Modern businesses make every effort to maintain and attract new customers in order to foster there growth and enhance the chances of profitability within there particular industries. They cannot achieve this objective unless they carry out there businesses within the provisions of commercial law in that particular country. There...
Introduction Consulting firms are facing rapid changes regarding service delivery and the nature of knowledge management systems operated by their clients. To cope with the changes occurring in the information technology and to be able to serve their customers well, knowledge management system must be in place. The use of...
Abstract Social media is a new marketing arena that has created excitement and intensified competition among companies, businesses, and brands to develop relationships, create news, and build communities in the global virtual space. This exploration seeks to understand the effect of social media on how the tech giant Google has...
Introduction The given assessment will evaluate a Dubai-based organization DP World on the basis of its ethical management practices in accordance with Dubai’s environment. It is a transportation company that operates as a global center of container shipments. In order to fully understand the underlying reasons for the company’s issues...
Implications of the Project The holding company with chain of supply stores in several countries made a decision to decline a consultancy advice for an integrated IT system among its supply chain stores without selling off the chain stores. This brings a new dimension to the strategy process. Supply chain...
Executive Summary Kraft Foods Company has developed plans of action that have put it above other companies within the food industry. The management of the company strategically applies some of the generic competitive strategies to build a sustainable competitive advantage over competitors within the industry. The company utilizes the low-cost...
Stages of development The team has gone through several changes as a result of the new expansion programs, which have led to the recruitment of new employees into the company. First, there was a re-organization of the entire team. This was done to incorporate the new staff members into the...
Information systems may be excellently comprehended through their approach from both the business and technology standpoints. Technologically, an information system may be identified as a set of interconnected elements that gather, process, keep, distribute and retrieve data to facilitate decision making and management in an organisation. Over and above the...
Executive Summary Emirates Airlines has one of the leading positions in the global market due to the systematic development of its marketing strategies for each of the marketing mix components. The company benefits from its hub’s geographic location, uses various outlets for promotional purposes, implements a flexible pricing policy, and...
Introduction Organizations have numerous activities that run concurrently. The synchronization of these activities is necessary to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness. Basically, business process management is one of the greatest pillars of success (Nah 2009). Changes in the principles of efficient organizational process management have been drastic. Recent developments in...
Paul Anders Schwamm, an entrepreneur from Tokyo, said that the failure of eBay is a classic case study on how not to launch a business in Japan. Analyze eBay’s entry strategies in Japan and examine what went wrong with its launch. It is evidenced that the entry strategy of eBay...
Established in 2003, Tesla Inc., previously referred to as Tesla Motors, is an American-based electric automobile manufacturing corporation. The company’s main offices are situated in Palo Alto in California. After proving that the electrical technology was feasible when deployed to propel vehicles, Tesla Motors released the Model S into the...
Introduction From the case study of Kudler Fine Foods, it is evident that some functional areas require collaboration for the achievement of the organization’s overall goal; profit maximization (Administrator Acme Articles, 2012). Some of the functions that require collaboration within Kudler Fine Foods include customer service, production, marketing, and distribution...
Organizational and Environmental Pressures Modern companies face numerous organizational and environmental pressures that make them change and evolve. It is possible to point out six major pressures (see Table 1). Thus, environmental pressures include reputation, mandated, and fashion pressures, while organizational pressures include growth, collaboration, and new broom pressures (Palmer,...
Abstract Johnson Engine Company is faced with the dilemma of whether to embrace organizational change or retain the status quo. The major hindering factors to the organizations’ progress include rigidity in management, managers without management education and skills, weak organizational culture, and fear of organizational change by the supervisors and...
Introduction The success puzzle for organizational change implementation management strategy delivery operates on the periphery of the soft skills involving the timeless vision of organizational principles. Besides, defining value of the business, determining requirements, clarifying the vision, building teams, mitigating task, resolving issues, and providing direction complete the response projections...
Apple is a well-known electronic company, which is famous for its products such as Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPod (Apple.com, 2015). It operates worldwide and provides its products internationally. Steve Jobs, as a co-founder of the company, was seeking for the changes and wanted to make the world...
Lululemon Athletica Inc. is a Canadian apparel company. Chip Wilson established the company in1998. Lululemon Athletica Inc. is a yoga-inspired company and specializes in the production of special clothing used in athletics. The parent company based in British Columbia manages international subsidiaries. According to Silberberg (2013), the company engages in...
Abstract The aviation industry is one of the largest industries in the United Arab Emirates that has offered many jobs directly and indirectly to the locals and foreigners. The presence of various airline companies creates a need for differentiation of services offered to clients onboard and off-board to keep luring...
Introduction The BMW is among the largest manufacturers of cars and motorcycles based in Germany. It exports its automobile products in more than 150 countries across the world. To maintain high-quality productions and meet the demands of a huge market share, the business department has created policies to customize parts...
Introduction The Dubai Customs has over 11 global operation standards. The diversity of the global standards establishes a need for the evaluation of the quality culture in the organisation. The research focuses on the most effective strategies that can be implemented to enhance a quality culture of the organisation. A...
Innovative Widget Company Background Innovative Widget Company is located in the United States of America. It was established in the year 2008. Innovative Widget Company was founded by two friends, Winfred and Peter. Initially, only one factory was set up. However, it has grown to give rise to other factories....
Executive Summary Apple Inc. (AAPL) is an American multinational corporation that designs and manufactures personal computers, portable music players, and mobile phones that are provident, easy to use and are aimed at the mass user. The most famous products of the company are the iPhone mobile phones, iPad tablet computers,...
Operational Characteristics of a Consumer Product Company A consumer product company has standard operations such as purchasing, order scheduling, transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and customer service, which characterize its operations. Purchasing of products is an integral operation that characterizes logistics operations of a consumer company for it initiates the process...
Executive Summary This paper provides a proposal for a reward management system for a new company called Green Fingers Garden Centres. Because the company is new and is not yet known by the majority of prospective employees, the management team should design a reward system that will be more attractive...
Locating the Target Market and Working on the Competitive Advantage BP has been known as a large organization at the helm of the UK energy market (Grant 2016). The firm is considered to have huge potential for a reason; incorporating innovative approaches in managing its internal processes, it promotes the...
SWOT Analysis A SWOT/TOWS analysis has been carried out to highlight the key strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities of the project; this will also reveal any bottlenecks that are likely to affect the smooth flow of the project to be undertaken. Strengths The company has already identified the most appropriate...
DesignIT is a growing graphic arts firm. The company recently purchased a space for the expanding business. The new office will host additional two designers and a receptionist. The proposal presented to the company covers issues related networking and costs. A Suitable Network Design DesignIT would adopt Ethernet network design....
Abstract This paper presents a case study of an organization transitioning its production from the middleweight motorcycle category to the larger touring class. The touring class motorcycles, being complex products, need a project-driven organizational structure that centers on the individual project and customer demands. This approach brings many benefits, including...
Introduction Siemens is a multinational corporation based in Germany. It specializes in electronics and electrical engineering divided into seven groups: transportation, power, information and communications, medical, automation and control, financing and real estate, and lighting (Heier et al. 92). Siemens has a market value of more than $65 million and...
Introduction Japan has been successful in its manufacturing industry over the past years, with its carmakers like Toyota controlling the automotive market for a long period. This can be attributed to the management practices and business models adopted by its manufacturing industries. The rapid growth in the manufacturing industry in...
Executive Summary Adidas is a world-famous sports company with strong positions in the world’s business arena. This paper aims to analyze a worldwide corporation Adidas on its marketing components, specifically in the United Arabic Emirates. Through the research and analysis, innovative ideas and solutions to significant issues are proposed. After...
Puma Brand and Drivers of Growth in the Indian Sportswear Industry Several things made Puma a successful product. As a brand, Puma focused more on its consumers than on the profit margins. The company provided footwear that fit their clientele. For example, while entering the Indian market, the company realized...
Changes are good for organizations, and the task of the leader is to persuade the employees that proposed changes are not only challenging but also beneficial for the company. There are many situations when employees start to resist changes because of a range of reasons. As a result, resistance to...
Abstract The past two decades have placed much emphasis on sustainability practices within different industries. In 2017, half of the top 100 fashion brands implemented a sustainable approach in their practices (McKinsey, 2017). Fashion as an industry highlights sustainability is a part of its social and environmental movements. Conversely, emphasis...
Introduction The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (also called Saudi Aramco) is one of the largest companies in terms of profits and revenue. This state-owned organization or enterprise operates in the oil and gas industry and has the biggest hydrocarbon network in the world by the name the Master Gas System....
Introduction Power can be defined as the capability of an individual or a group to influence others and make them act in a desirable way. Power is an instrument that can be utilized to produce either favorable or unfavorable outcomes in companies. It is also valid to say that, depending...
Introduction Linn Products Ltd was founded in 1973 by Ivor Tiefenbrun, who had a passion for creating innovative, high-quality audio systems. The company is headquartered in Scotland, and it sells audio systems in a variety of international markets (Linn Products Limited, n.d.). Linn Products’ mission is to create high-quality audio...
Introduction Digital marketing has been defined as one of the best achievements in the world of business during the last several decades. Regular and unlimited access to digital media and technology enhances the use of online services and the development of effective marketing campaigns (Chaffey and Ellis-Chadwich, 2019). As soon...
Introduction In the corporate world, the essence of upholding ethical principles goes a long way in fostering the sustainability of the competitors. Failure to observe the issue has seen the emergence of multiple and different ethical issues in the business setting (Guitián, 2015). Therefore, engaging in processes that foster business...
Introduction This is a reflective report on a Mount Everest critical experience of our small team. The report structure is based on Christopher Johns’ four step model/ framework of guided reflection (experience, influencing factors, reflection, learning, and alternative cause of action). The team is comprised of fifteen members with team...
Financial statements analysis is very crucial for a firm as it helps the firm to understand its financial position. The analysis also helps the firm to forecast the future financial possibilities of the firm. In order to analyze a company’s financial position in an effective way it is very crucial...
Case Summary The presented case study indicates that Apple Incorporation is currently operating in a very competitive market environment. New players such as Samsung Group, HTC, Nokia, and Tecno Mobile are affecting the firm’s performance. These competitors have innovated new products that deliver quality services to many global consumers (“Samsung...
The Problem and Causes Problem The main problem identifiable from the case is individual stress and its negative impact on change at the organizational level. The case also examines the function of organizational dedication as moderation between pressure and workers’ thoughts about organizational transformation. Three types of stress, namely stimulus,...
Introduction Amazon.com is a leader in the sphere of e-commerce globally because of using the effective strategies of promoting products with paying much attention to the customers’ needs and interests. The company was founded by Jeffrey Bezos in 1995. Bezos focused on the company’s development as a leader in the...
Introduction BP Plc. is among the largest perpendicularly incorporated Oil and Gas Companies globally. This is based on market capitalization and reserves. The essential operations include the exploration and production of gas and crude oil. It also engages in marketing and trading off in natural gas, electricity and liquid petroleum...
Knowledge management is an array of procedures that control the formation, distribution, and use of information. Knowledge management value chain comprises four stages these are knowledge acquisition, storage, dissemination, and application. Knowledge is an intangible firm’s asset. Therefore, its use requires adequate control (Wake, 2010). This paper discusses knowledge management...
Executive Summary Wal-Mart employs a low-cost provider strategy. The business model that allows the company to sell the lowest priced products in the market is the main reason why Wal-Mart is the number one business organization in the world. The strategy to become a low-cost provider is not a new...
Introduction Toshiba is a pioneer in the development of electric and electronic products in Japan and around the world. The company started investing in research and development in 1973. So far, it has been able to retain leadership in several innovations in its different markets. Its current trading name was...
Introduction The group set out to study the impact of social networks on business and assess whether the networks were efficient in bettering the positions of businesses in the market (Becton and Wysocki para. 3). Over the past few weeks, we had discussed whether a business should have a social...
Analyze Ginger Roots’ generic strategy and identify its main sources of competitive advantage. What do you consider to be the key resources and core capabilities that have made the ginger concept successful? Ginger hotels are subsidiaries of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL). These hotels are based in India and...
Introduction This paper reviews organization culture within motel environment. It addresses issues dealing with appropriate leadership scenarios within the hospitality industry, motivation of junior employees, perception in communication and barriers to effective communication. Recommendations made on areas which require improvement are well presented for implementation purposes. There is need of...
Executive Summary This study analyzes the competitive position of Etisalat Corporation by using the SWOT and PESTEL analysis to determine the marketing strengths and weaknesses of a company. These data allow determination of the most suitable development strategy according to the Ansoff Matrix. The research shows that Etisalat has a...
Introduction The present paper is devoted to the study of the case of ‘Air Born’ Aircraft, which is an Australian company that produces aircraft. It also has subsidiaries in China and Vietnam, which produce major parts, and a subsidiary in Singapore which is predominantly occupied by design engineers. The company...
