Introduction Historically speaking most problems in the food system come from a concentration of power, land, wealth and political influence in the hands of a few large players who have gamed the system for their benefit. The issues of food systems, fought through food justice branches incorporate the initiatives to...
Sustainable Lawn Care is a company that deals with the manufacturing of high-quality fertilizer and grass seeds. The company’s sales are nearly $1 billion and its main customers are golf courses and parks (Collier & Evans, 2021). Its objective is to produce the right product for the right customers while...
Introduction In the e-commerce industry, Noon Company has become a significant online marketer of quality products. Noon is a privately held company specializing in warehousing, logistics, payments, shopping, fashion, retail, technology, and design. The company operates within the Middle East and has its headquarters in Burj Khalifa, Dubai. It was...
Introduction The 21st century can be characterized by the increasing complexity of the business environment. The rapid technological progress introduces new advancements at a quick pace, adding new dimensions to existing practices. At the same time, the prevalence of globalization alters the entrepreneurial landscape across the world. Successful companies, which...
Introduction Business managers ought to comprehend the relevant aspects impacting their organizations to ensure that their business operations run smoothly. Two significant factors affecting the company’s success include the corporation’s industrial environment and competitive forces, as well as its marketplace position, capabilities, and resources that determine its competitive strength. This...
Introduction Restructuring is a common business practice that organizations use to enhance their competitiveness and expand market share. Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are common restricting strategies, and a merger involves two or more firms forming a larger organization (Corporate Finance, 2021). On the other hand, an acquisition involves a firm...
Kmart: The Business Context I will talk about the challenges Kmart, a large brick-and-mortar retailer, faces in the current economic situation in the retail industry, the factors behind its existing problems, and the possible solutions. I will use two charts which contain data which will be crucial for understanding the...
The success of any organization greatly relies on the ethical conduct of its major stakeholders, including the managers and the employees of the organization. Proper ethical behaviours and practices within an organization help ensure proper relationships between the employees. Appropriate employee relationships enhance high levels of productivity within all the...
Introduction Tesla is a world-renowned company producing electric vehicles, solar roofs, and solar panels, led by Elon Musk, who is also the head of the SpaceX project. Over the past week, Elon lost his status as the wealthiest entrepreneur: his fortune fell by 49 billion and now stands at $...
Jeff Arvidson is the president and CEO of Cisca Engineering Limited (CEL). Arvidson faces a selection dilemma of employee compensation triggered by the urgent need for a pipe stress analyst. CEL needed to hire Grubb as a stress pipe analyst to increase its revenue and serve its clients better. However,...
Summary Coca-Cola is an American company that operates a multinational beverage corporation under Delaware’s General Corporation Law, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company manufactures, retails, and markets nonalcoholic drinks and syrups, including bottled water, energy drinks, and sports drinks. The company’s most popular drink is Coca-Cola which was invented in...
Executive Summary GEA’s main business – Spray Dryer Absorbers (SDA) – removes dust, heavy metals, and acidic pollutants from flue- and off-gasses at fossil-fueled waste incinerators and power plants, and industrial installations. It is for installation in utility boilers, typically consuming low to medium sulfur coals. The system is also...
There are a few issues the management of Publix has to address that were revealed based on the complex analysis of the company’s performance. The list of issues is accompanied by various actions the management may undertake to start making changes to the company. All of the mentioned pieces of...
Ingham’s is a company majoring in the production of poultry and its related products. The company’s business framework is vertically integrated, with 345 various facilities and firms in Australia and New Zealand. The firm generates its revenue from selling poultry, poultry products, and stockfeed, which it produces in its different...
Introduction Midwest education is a manufacturing company in the US that offers transportation services. It is also a creative company that deals with the supply of advanced technological tools used in learning, creating systems and supplying educational materials for business and science classes. The company sells books, manuals, videos, specialized...
Background Facts / Introduction Brilliant Lights is a small-sized organization that provides unique solutions in the field of light fittings. Doug, the general manager of the company, considers his retirement, but he also wants to keep the company successful. The company was created 17 years ago, and its way of...
Analyzing the industry and related issues As the lead benefits consultant in the Human Resource Group (HRG), I provide benefits solutions by conducting internal research and on-site evaluations. In this part of the project, I intend to convince the president of Apex manufacturing why the company needs my services as...
The product under analysis is KFC’s Fried Chicken, specifically, the rand known as the original Recipe. Although the product has been criticized for its unhealthy nature, it remains one of the most frequently purchased brands (Dittfurth et al., 2019). KFC’s Fried Chicken is featured in a number of commercials, two...
Introduction FlowEsScents is a candlestick trading company. This paper examines the key factors that affect the marketing of a given company, identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the brand, and analyzes various data to determine the main goals and objectives of the company in the market and the corresponding strategies....
Streaming services are gaining popularity across the globe as they only require the internet, which is more accessible and convenient than the television cable. The COVID-19 pandemic has made streaming services more desired due to the stay-at-home measures, and these services provide entertainment to its customers. Clients can access news...
Key Responsible Management Megatrends Megatrends in sustainability, responsibility and ethics are shaping the global energy future. Incorporating their analysis into a corporate strategy can give tactical business insights to obtain true value gains, including long-term reputation. In this report, two megatrends are identified as key to BP: global warming (sustainability)...
Fast food has long won the hearts of fans of fast and delicious food. The McDonald’s brand, which is the world’s largest chain of fast-food restaurants, is in particular demand for the entire existence of this type of food. The situation described in the case reports the decline of McDonald’s...
Business Overview Bill Penney Collision, Dent, & Glass is a family-owned small business automotive body shop center located in Huntsville, Alabama. The company specializes in everything automotive ranging from collision and dent repair to paint jobs, detailing, and glass. They offer traditional maintenance, oil refills, and tire services as well....
Learning institutions are often faced with the challenge of deciding whether to renovate old facilities/structures or to build new ones. Discussions on such matters are often triggered by changes in programs, aging, or failing building systems such as air conditioning systems or roofs, and sometimes due to health and safety...
Introduction The importance of innovation has increased to a level that needs intensive investment, making the organisation note the need for a different way to initiate creativity. Innovation is a process that enhanced the creation of new products that are attractive to consumers through various company strategies (Ingram, 2018). The...
Introduction Amazon, a renowned online retailer, has gained a positive reputation in the global market. Despite its positive reputation that is known to its clients around the world, little is known about the internal activities or what may be termed as “behind-the-scenes operations” that are conducted in the company. This...
Web Analytics in Business Promotion Quality Alloy, Inc (QA) is an alloy distributing company that followed through with a series of promotion plans to widen its market reach in both the United States and foreign countries. It is a relatively small business company specializing in smaller and more individually tailored...
Analysis of Leopard Tools’ Manufacturing and Global Supply Chain Approach Leopard Tools uses mass production of tools, such that there is no specialization. The products are of various categories, some of which serve nearly the same purpose. The company holds too much stock of multiple components failing to realize the...
Abstract Starbucks is the largest coffee-selling company in the United States. Its brand has grown alongside the economic growth of the company. The particular brand’s strength places the company at the top of the industry. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the economic characteristics of the company. After...
Introduction The current situation associated with Timmco’s need for competitive advantage is complex and should be analyzed from various perspectives. The pressure from rivals and the difficult conditions in the market introduce the need to choose a new strategy that would guarantee the following development of the company and its...
Introduction Millions of capital investments are channeled into the world economy every year as companies expand their operations. However, these expansions come with strategic issues and risks in their wake. Google, a giant technological company, is one of the organizations that encounter significant strategic-related problems resulting from its reincarnation decision....
Introduction Different companies have varying approaches to business depending on their products, customers, and the culture and traditions of the country within which they operate. Louis Vuitton Malletier, known commonly as Louis Vuitton, is one of the most renowned fashion houses, offering luxury clothing items and accessories. As the company...
Introduction Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the administration of the manner in which goods and services flow in an organization. It is the streamlining of the activities of supply of an organization. This is done as a means of maximizing customer value. For organizations to be successful, they must develop...
Problem Statement China is the world’s most populated country, with over one billion potential customers. In addition, the nation has been seeing intense economic growth over the past decades, which also contributed to its business attractiveness. Following this development, China has become an attractive destination for many international businesses across...
Notably, governments are highly involved in their nation’s market economy, a phenomenon that can be perceived as either reinforcing the interests of the public or private sector. A government’s regulations can either be a public interest approach or a private interest approach, thus determining which segment between both them benefits...
Problem Identification In this case study, Cheryl Hailstrom, who is not from the Swensen family, is appointed the CEO of Lakeland Wonders. Cheryl Hailstrom was promoted to this position by the previous CEO, Wally Swensen IV. Lakeland Wonders is a company that manufactures wooden toys of high quality, and Cheryl...
General Information about Elasticity Elasticity is the key economic concept that has a significant impact on companies’ profitability and overall performance. According to Hayes (2021), “in business and economics, elasticity refers to the degree to which individuals, consumers, or producers change their demand or the amount supplied in response to...
Wells Fargo is one of the oldest American multinational financial companies that is founded in 1852. The company offers a variate of financial products that include banking, investment and mortgage. Serving one in three households of the United States, Wells Fargo provides support for customers who conduct business in the...
Incidents are a part of life. Everywhere a person can be, they can potentially be subject to harm and injury. In society, specific regulations and rules exist for the explicit purpose of protecting people from danger. Controlling where a person may or may not go, regulating their actions in dangerous...
Establishing effective communication is pivotal in any type of relationship. In the corporate world, companies function as the settings where communication occurs between multiple stakeholders, including management, employees, suppliers, distributors, customers, and media. The choice of communication strategy represents the overall image of the company and contributes to its competitive...
Introduction It seems reasonable to claim that project management is a multidimensional phenomenon that requires a significant extent of knowledge, experience, and skills. Many underlying issues should be addressed promptly, and if a project manager is not ready to act appropriately, the whole team will suffer, and the project itself...
Introduction An extensive marketing plan is required before releasing the product to the mass market. A successful marketing strategy might provide the business with a strategic advantage against its opponents and secure its prosperity (Keller, 2016). Devising a marketing campaign for an improved “Pro Filt’r Soft Matte” skin foundation created...
Cultural intelligence and competence are knowledge about cultural differences and their support. The leader is required to understand the peculiarities of national cultures, be able to establish communication with representatives of other cultures, and apply knowledge about cultures in work. The practical result of global leadership effectiveness can be discussed...
Abstract Microeconomics is one of the most critical disciplines in business studies and also one of the most intuitive. The law of demand and supply is one of the oldest laws; it has been applied in business even before the advent of currencies. This paper will look at the sporting...
Business Idea and Location The proposed business idea is a company named Eleven Candles aimed at retail and distribution of aromatherapy specialty candles and incense. The wide offerings is aimed to provide different sensual and spiritual experiences for consumers with various needs. However, the primary mission of the company is...
Introduction The internationalization of business is happening at an ever-growing pace. In the past 20 years, companies have distorted their direction from domestic to international; they have shifted from multi domestic marketing to international marketing (Boone and Kurtz 12). The appearance of international and international market has been enthused by...
Introduction To achieve general sustainability in all manufacturing processes, tighter regulations from the states are implemented in an effort to promote environmental conservation, changing trends for customer prevalence for environmentally friendly products. This is as a result of various known and emerging issues, for instance, the depletion of non-renewable resources....
Apple is a technology international company that designs, develops, and sells electronics such as computers, software and also engages in online businesses. It is among the top 5 companies in the United States based in California. The company is best known to produce the best hardware products such as Macintosh...
Introduction Shareholders do not directly participate in management, transferring this function to the hired CEO. It may result in a conflict of interest of owners and managers as the leading participants in corporate relations. Shareholders are concerned about a highly profitable company strengthening its long-term business position and a low...
Business Issues Jain University’s business school currently faces several problems which complicate its functioning as a respectable educational institution. The first issue stems from the lack of the graduates’ ability to find employment. According to the school’s dean’s statements, there have been reports of many alumni failing to find a...
Introduction The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) is a large corporation, which specialization implies delivering banking and financial services. It is based in Toronto, Canada, and was founded in the middle of the 20th century. These days, all organizations in various fields pay a significant amount of attention to...
Abstract Any business expansion would likely lead to an increase in the number of stakeholders who can affect it or be affected. Fernando (2021) provided the examples of typical corporate stakeholders, which included investors, employees, customers, suppliers, governments, and local communities. In that regard, Ben’s Big Bins (BBB) expansion case...
Executive Summary As a target organization to analyze its infrastructure and IS architecture requirements, the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC) has been considered. This company provides charitable fundraising services for the treatment of children and cooperates with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The focal business process to review and...
Overview The little country in the south of China is ascending in the assembling business and rapidly getting probably the biggest exporter of various types of items on the planet. The specific stockpile chains that made China a creative force to be reckoned with for cell phones and aluminum stepping...
Introduction At the present time, network planning and design play an essential role, as it is the foundation for effective network monitoring. In order to ensure a high level of service quality maintenance, it is important to have a deep understanding in terms of the way network components fit together....
Abstract The modern economic system has changed, and using classical methods of enterprise management no longer seems to be an effective strategy. The new direction of development, the knowledge economy, is focused on the integration of classical economic knowledge with the development of technological and human capital. This paper examined...
Introduction Almost Heaven PLC is one of the leading beverage manufacturing and distributing companies in the United States. Founded in 2000 by Charles Madison, the company has grown to become one of the dominant players in the industry. However, the market has numerous challenges that the firm has to overcome...
Executive Summary This comparative financial analysis report focuses on Apple Inc. and HP Inc. to determine the best investment opportunity for a boutique investment firm. Various metrics, namely profitability, liquidity, and debt, have been used to assess the most appealing investment firm. Margins and ratios have shown the financial health...
These days, Pepsi Cola appears to be one of the world’s largest consumer brands in the field of food and drink, and, during the years of its existence, the company elaborated successful Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) campaign. The program involves contributing to the product development via introducing new positions and...
Introduction The present report was commissioned by the Chief Financial Officer of Alaska Air Group with the purpose of assessing the company’s current financial position. This paper aims at providing insights that will help the company’s development in the future. The report was guided by the question: “Will Alaska Air...
Introduction The new business venture that I will evaluate is the dog grooming studio that will be opened next month. It will be a salon providing haircuts, bathing, and nail grinding services for dogs of different breeds. I am going to provide mobile and salon services. The salon will be...
Walmart description Walmart’s story began as a single discount store many years ago. They tried to sell goods at prices close to wholesale (About Us, 2021). The principal areas of trade were food and manufactured goods. Nowadays, the business expanded so much, that it became the owner of many other...
The Definition of Success Since Scenic Floral Inc. (Scenic) is a start-up, Ben Van Weelden primarily targets developing and running the business with a steadily increasing profit and firm position in the floral market despite fierce competition. Besides, considering the current strained context stipulated by the Covid-19 pandemic, the manager...
Company Overview of British Airways British Airways the pioneer of the global airlines’ industry has been passing throw the hardest time of history. In 2008, the tremendously rising oil prices and the shock of global credit crush has seriously injured the national flag carrier of Great Britain, and still British...
The new space is a real change from what the programmers are used to. Their old space was a big open room with one wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. Their desks all faced each other, which allowed them to easily talk and collaborate with one another. The new office space has...
Executive Summary The introduction of high quality foods such as organic frozen yogurt displayed and sold via a vending machine would not only be favorable to health conscious customers but its novel approach would result in a considerable degree of consumer interest thus making it a viable business venture. The...
What is Patagonia Patagonia is an international brand of outdoor and indoor clothing, focusing on sports and hiking equipment. The company was started in the USA, gradually expanding to the foreign markets and gaining larger influence on the fashion market. Most remarkably the company is known for its efforts of...
Origins The history of Nokia, a more than century-old company, comprises a variety of spheres in which the company conducted its activities. Bouwman et al. (2014) note that, during its early history, the company worked with rubber, cable, and paper production. Afterward, the three directions merged into a conglomerate in...
Executive Summary Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is an outlet in charge of social services that employs over 5000 people. It administers more than 500 million dollars per year in the child support system (Gherard, 2020). The department integrated the Automated Child Support Enforcement System (ACSES) to aid in...
Abstract This dissertation explores the potential of online and mobile payment systems to become the primary payment means in electronic commerce (e-commerce). For a long time, the populace in China has relied upon cash as a form of payment for purchases made. This is in addition to a particular segment...
One of the most important concepts that were covered in the State Farm case study was the fact that high-risk intersections do not only pose a risk for the drivers and their physical and mental health, but they also increase the cost of accidents for insurance companies. This ultimately means...
Introduction The present case study features the assessment of the opportunity of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to increase the production of secured doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. In February 2021, GSK announced the start of the Phase 2 test of its vaccine against the novel coronavirus infection (GSK, 2021a). GSK also announced...
General Electric’s Management Systems and Performance General Electric (GE) is an international company producing an array of machinery and providing a variety of services. Excellent examples of General Electric’s products encompass industrial diamonds, jet engines, electrical equipment, and lighting goods, to mention a few. Besides, the firm offers various services...
The Difference between the Supply Chain of the iPhone versus the Supply Chain of its Competitors’ Smartphones Apple is one of the leading companies due to its cutting-edge technology and design. The company has a unique supply chain as compared to its competitors, such as Samsung. The Major Difference in...
Introduction Operations management, with all its fundamental processes and elements, is a core of a company’s growth and industry expansion since its competent and informed implementation provides corporations with opportunities to control and adjust service and product generation, profit-making, and customer satisfaction. The present report is designed to evaluate the...
The Thunderbird Manufacturing Company is an established institution which has been dealing with games and toys products for years. The company aims at diversifying its operations into other sections of production. This has led to the establishment of The Business Game item by the marketing department, which has discovered and...
Abstract Financial institutions are contemporarily forced to incorporate risk management tools, enabling them to manage any unexpected risks or events. Credit Derivatives, technological innovation, and networked-enabled devices are tools utilized by financial institutions for risk management. A large financial institution such as Citibank has faced a serious crisis in recent...
Introduction This work focuses on the Colgate Max Fresh case study. It will begin with a critical analysis of the factors that led to the success of Colgate Max Fresh in the United States of America. This will be followed by an analysis of the adaptation strategies used to launch...
The Oilwell Cable Division is a part of TRW, a diversified multinational manufacturing team. Bill Russell is the Oilwell Cable Division’s new general manager who is expected to lay off 20 employees or achieve an equivalent reduction in labor costs. The case study reveals that the organization faces many problems,...
Introduction IT applications have become an essential part of almost any successful business nowadays. There are many examples when the implementation of a significant app has led to a company’s development and increased profit margins. Below, a case study obtained from the personal experience in the framework of the given...
Pharmaz is a fast developing company operating globally and having subsidiaries in many countries. Pharmaz India used to be a small subsidiary with only 15 employees, but it has grown into a significant company employing 50 people with a plan to have up to 130 employees (Gertsen and Zolner 319)....
Introduction Background Environmental sustainability has recently become a declared goal of many prominent business enterprises. However, certain companies were ahead of time and showed the capabilities of transformational leaders, such as idealized influence and intellectual stimulation (Bass, as cited in Buil et al., 2019, p.2). A Singaporean developer City Developments...
Introduction The situation of Ruby Dragon Furniture PLC seems complicated from the legal perspective, and its responsibility before shareholders is clearly violated by the actions of the company’s managers and directors. However, any course of action applicable to this case, which can be exercised by investors, should be underpinned by...
Introduction The purpose of this report is to outline the changes in the external environment that are affecting UK business organizations and to discuss additional theoretical concepts. The business organization that is focused in this report is The Anglian Water Company. This company is among the biggest water companies in...
Introduction Superior Health Systems (SHS) aims to provide high-quality health care for patients along with nursing and medical education for the residents of Corinth and two adjacent counties. It needs to analyze five strategic projects proposed to the board. Capital budgeting is an essential process for any company that assesses...
Revenue recognition is an accepted principle that outlines specific measures and conditions for identifying revenue. The guiding standards for this study are the Australian Accounting Standards. The standards handle evolving models delivered over a period (AASB 15:18). The business of research is the Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) because it has...
Introduction Nissan’s decision to merge with Renault was prompted by circumstances that began in the 1990s. Carl Ghosn became the Chief Operating Officer of Michelin’s South America operations at the age of thirty. He was successful in improving the firm from losses to profits. Upon his move to Japan, Ghosn...
Develop a licensing strategy The initial decision of Burberry to develop a licensing strategy for the expansion of its activity in Japan was a beneficial solution from the perspective of challenges accompanying the process. The justification for this choice was related to the presence of such obstacles as culture, specific...
Company Details Dyson is a multi-national technology company that is headquartered in Britain. Some of the company’s most known products are dryers, vacuum cleaners and heaters. Recently, the company announced that they had plans to develop an electric car brand, and due to this ambition, they had opted to also...
Elbistro Restaurant Elbistro will close its doors at the end of this week after 20 years of service because of the effects of Covid-19. The restaurant is one of the most iconic businesses within our city because of the quality food they offer. The announcement on their Instagram page was...
Synoptic Overview Detail of the Project Rebalance project is based on the feast box company located in the UK and targets single and married generation Z, Indians living in the United Kingdom. The project was launched in 2015 and shipped almost ten million ingredients across the small farms in the...
Introduction Sports Equipment Industry This industry is expanding and flourishing not only locally but internationally as well, particularly in the developing nations. According to a recent survey and study, global sports industry is estimated to be worth US$ 410.6 billion. In the United States alone, the industry is anticipated value...
The company producing dairy goods, Saputo Inc., is planning to expand its activity to a new market. This initiative implies the need to evaluate its current state and the circumstances of the target location in order to ensure its success in the future. The assessment should be based on the...
Introduction A promotional campaign launched by PepsiCo (defendant) featured a variety of products and a Harrier Jet that came with the number of ‘Pepsi Points’ required to acquire the given item. Leonard (plaintiff) was willing to redeem the jet that was worth approximately $700,000 in Pepsi Points and $23 million...
Introduction Fashion Unlimited is currently facing a series of challenges related to the local market, with each of them leading April Song, the VP of Supply Chain Management, to review Indonesia as one of the potential expansion targets. Despite the problems linked to the competitiveness of the business environment and...
Kaiser Permanente Running a successful business has now become a challenging endeavor in terms of the competition and customers’ expectations from the service introduced. For this reason, enterprises are to become well-aware of their strengths and weaknesses to come up with an agile strategic framework that would benefit all the...
Company Introduction The firm is the leading producer of beddings across the world, designing, making, and marketing pillows, adjustable bases, mattresses, and other relaxation and sleep products. Blending exceptional innovation and proud history, the firm holds most of the highly identified beddings in the industry (Tempur Sealy, 2020). The company...
Introduction Blueberries are a variety of bluish or blackish berries grown within North America. The plants are often shrub-like and are used for consumption and the preparation of pastries. The plants typically produce within the summer and are stored for year-round consumption. Blueberry consumption in the United States is prevalent...
How do you explain the success of Cirque du Soleil? The analysis of Cirque du Soleil shows numerous features that have made it succeed in the entertainment industry. The first strength is that Cirque du Soleil employs the blue ocean strategy to penetrate and expand its market share in the...
Case Facts The IV therapist at Acme medical hospital is asked to draw a blood sample from a patient in a coma, and she does that following the professional code of conduct. She informs the patient who she is, verifies if she has the right patient, and describes what she...
Introduction A critical element of businesses which is often overlooked is salesforce organization. In its essence, salesforces organization seeks to manage and allocate sales resources in the most optimal way to meet the sales and marketing objectives. An effective salesforce organization covers a wide variety of markets/consumers, minimizes wasted resources,...
OCBC’s Talent Development and Management OCBC Bank is an established family-based institution that takes its talent management and development seriously. Since its inception in 1932, the bank has always identified and developed solutions concerning its customers’ financial problems and allows its workers to achieve their financial and career goals. OCBC...
