Introduction The IT strategy sets out a clear mission, vision, and goals, options for achieving these goals, and defines a plan for attaining them to get business value. Therefore, IT tasks should be solved in the general context of business tasks’ management and should be considered a full-fledged strategic asset...
Common Law or the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Many business entities around the world are administered, inspected, or guided by different types of laws. Such regulations keep them in alignment whenever they are operating or performing their activities. However, the two major business laws are common law and the universal...
Abstract This paper discusses the problems of defining quality in the development of ports and industrial zones in the United Arab Emirates. Quality management has been extensively adopted by Emirati companies with the purpose of solving quality problems and meeting the evolving needs of the final customer. At the same...
Introduction The technology industry, similar to many other sectors, has expanded worldwide, resulting in developers, manufacturers, and resources often being located on various continents. The technology industry has established global supply chains to manage production flow. Large manufacturers import both minor and major components to electronic devices from various vendors,...
American International Group, Inc., or AIG is a company that provides insurance and financial services in the US and around the world. AIG had its origins in Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s and its headquarters was shifted to New York by its founder Cornelius Vander Starr in 1939. It...
Company description To understand the history of Nike golf, a little background of the Nike Company is essential. Nike Golf is a business unit of Nike Incorporated., a sportswear and equipment manufacturing company based in the US. Nike is currently the largest manufacturer and supplier of sports equipment for different...
Multinational corporations (MNEs) are extending their operations and activities across the globe, gathering teams of experts from different parts of the world. Challenges may be viewed and solved from diverse angles with insightful methods and a new experience base. However, international organizations also encounter various barriers when cultural features are...
Introduction This report analyses the market and financial positions of Du and Etisalat telecom companies by comparing the main financial and market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. A review of financial statements of the companies for the years 2015-2019 and relevant data are used to show the trend analysis of...
Introduction National Grid plc (or National Grid) owns and operates regulated electricity and infrastructure networks in the United Kingdom and the United States with related interests in related markets such electricity interconnectors, metering devices, liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, and property in the UK, LNG storage and transportation, unregulated gas...
Introduction Mars’s water stewardship system is based on the notion of working internally before extending further. It is different from another large corporation, Nestle, in terms of managing water stewardship. The latter company is highly active in building water preservation projects. It cooperates with various non-commercial organizations and stimulates water...
Abstract Ford Motor Company is one of three leading global automobile manufacturers, the other two being General Motors and Daimler-Chrysler, all three being based in the US. The present automotive sector is facing the effects of the global economic meltdown and this is particularly so in the United States which...
Introduction The American Cannabis Company (ACC) is an all-embracing consulting management organization for the cannabis industry. ACC was founded and launched in 2013, with a mission to help society reconsider their thoughts on cannabis through their organization. ACC aims to regulate and grow cannabis growth opportunities. The ACC offers construction...
Introduction Jianxi Ventures is a cosmetics production company that has been in operation for two years now. The company specializes in beauty products ranging from lotions, creams, and hair treatment products. This year, the company is in the process of introducing a new range of body creams that it believes...
Introduction The case of Husk Power Systems (HPS) reveals how companies can launch new projects that resonate with the needs of the poor. This small firm began as a provider of cheap electricity to the citizens of rural India, thereby being able to address most of their predicaments. This paper...
IKEA supply chain 1- SWOT analysis for Ikea supply chain” as bulletpoints”. S W Customers are acquired with IKEA to a great extent; Continuous implementations of innovations into the supply chain; Consistent and coherent integration of the supply chain; Significant market presence; Good reputation; Diversified offers of products and services....
Executive Summary Organizational culture and strategies used by companies are determining factors of their success. This paper briefly reviewed how Coca-Cola and Boeing, two companies that are older than a century, have managed to survive within the competitive market. Each of these companies relied on their unique vision of what...
Introduction Tesla Incorporation is an American automobile organization that produces electric cars and explores clean energy. It was founded in 2003 and has grown significantly over the past two decades. However, recent events at the firm have left investors and other stakeholders worried with regard to the companyâs leadership stability...
Introduction It seems reasonable to state that the Kaffeine case contains a number of important issues that are to be addressed. The entrepreneurs should take into account many points if they pursue the aim of remaining profitable company in the long term. Both internal and external business environment provides them...
Company Case The case of Nissan’s resilience during a major catastrophe is an outstanding example of a rapid and efficient response to a crisis. It is important to understand that the company was struck heavily on all fronts, but the management was competent enough to carry Nissan through these challenges....
Executive Summary Amazon is a well-established online retailer that operates globally. The current industry trends include the focus on customization of customer experiences, advanced logistics, and the use of augmented reality, and testing new ways of shopping. While Amazon has an internal culture, processes, and leadership prepared to meet the...
Introduction In the famous television show Mad Men, the protagonist markets the famous Kodak Carousel as âThis device isnât a spaceship, itâs a time machine!5â It was a product released in the 1960s which presented ingenious technology to consumer households and ultimately represents the Kodak company at its peak â...
Executive Summary The smartwatch market in New Zealand is on the rise as more people are finding smartwatch to be more convenient than smartphones. This business proposal reports on Quentech Limited, a startup smartwatch manufacturer and supply company located in New Zealand. Quentech smartwatches is Quentech Limited’s first product with...
Porterâs five forces theory will be employed to analyse GoPro and the external environment that impacts its functioning and preconditions selection of an appropriate strategy. The selected tool is an effective framework for researching the most important external factors and concluding about the possible opportunities for further evolution (Porter, 1998)....
Netflix is the world’s most extensive movie rental service, founded in 1997 in the U.S. During the last decade, Netflix has expanded tremendously, gaining global outreach and attracting more than 130 million subscribers from all over the world. It provides internet media content in over 190 countries. Hence, Netflix is...
Company analysis The name of the company is “Lord of the Fries.” It is a fast-food restaurant that was started in Australia Melbourne and continues to exist with all locations there. It was started by two people, Mandy from Toronto and Mark from Melbourne. In October of 2004, they had...
A formal definition of the term âSWOT analysisâ or simply âSWOTâ is as follows: SWOT is an acronym for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. By definition, Strengths (S) and Weaknesses (W) are considered to be internal factors over which you have some measure of control. Also, by definition, Opportunities (O)...
Introduction The tobacco industry is witnessing a shift from traditional products to smokeless and healthy products. Such a development has compelled global firms to engage in innovative practices as they respond to dynamic shifts in customer preferences. The changes in demand and the impact of external environmental factors require that...
Abstract Walmartâs Great Value line of products is one of the companyâs most developed retail brands, providing hundreds of different household products ranging from sliced bread and frozen vegetables to lightbulbs, trash bags, and other traditional products in order to address almost every basic need of day-to-day living (Neebe, 2020)....
Semester Project Proposal Business organizations implement superior models to deliver finished products, accessories, or goods to customers and eventually record increased profits. The selected company for this discussion and analysis is Advance Auto Parts Inc (simply Advance). It operates in the automotive industry by marketing a wide range of spare...
Introduction Organisations worldwide face pressure to be up to date with the demand to adjust to the continuously changing industries as well as the intensifying levels of competition in the global arena. The range of challenges and opportunities that modern organisations face increased pressure on leaders and managers to transform...
Microsoft became a monopoly because of unique and innovative technology developed and introduced by the corporation during the 1980s. Nobody in the world was able to compete and develop the same low-cost and effective solutions as Microsoft did. The main factors which help Microsoft to obtain the monopolistic position are...
Introduction Premier Investment Limited is a limited company that is based in Australia. The company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. It was first established as an investment company to enhance return to shareholders’ capital. The company invests mainly in listed securities and money markets for both long-term and...
Evaluability assessment Any policy, program, function, project or activity with a definite set of goals has to be evaluated to reach successful implementation. Regular monitoring or evaluations serve this purpose. Evaluability assessment helps to detect and correct problems and the key steps require the total involvement of the users, clarity...
Introduction A companyâs earnings report does not necessarily represent the amount of cash the business generates. Financial statements include non-cash items, which cannot accurately reflect the monetary health of an organization. This essay is going to analyze the financial statements of Apple Inc. (AAPL), which operates in the telecommunications industry...
Introduction Buddyâs Floor Barn wants to analyze how they are doing at their 18 locations in four regions across their 10 product lines over the last three-quarters. Each Regional Manager has compiled the data for his/her area showing the sales revenue for each of the five product lines (premium flooring)...
The present-day business world creates conditions for the expansion of companies. This process implies not only apparent benefits in terms of profits but also causes a series of complications. They relate to the need to readjust all the elements included in the philosophy behind business activities to the companyâs current...
The concept of the sharing economy has been gaining popularity in recent years. It goes in line with the standards of digitalization, inclusiveness, and sustainability. The term “sharing economy” refers to an economic model based on peer-to-peer activities of exchanging, acquiring, and providing services and goods (Chappelow, 2020). This is...
Internal Organizational Audit SWOT Strengths One of the strengths of Amazon is that it has a strong brand. Goel et al. (2020) argue that the company has one of the best retail brands in the world. There are numerous reasons why a strong brand is perceived as a strength during...
The main problem faced by Argyle was the low sales of brown and yellow diamonds. These two kinds of diamonds are the most common once, accounting for almost 90% of all stones. White and pink stones are much rarer, which allows for selling them at a higher price. Besides, consumers...
Business Summary According to the existing information, Carlos does not want to retire and instead, wants to start his own brick-and-mortar business, as he sees that printed books and magazines no longer attract readers. The financial state of affairs suggests that Carlos is not going to experience any monetary issues...
Introduction Lego is one of the toy companies that are known across the world for its simplicity and high quality. The company offers a range of series for building constructions from plastic bricks that can be connected in different ways. All the parts can be retaken and reused to shape...
Economic issues Among the many manufacturers of sportswear, there are clear leaders. They have been setting the trends for other companies for decades with their innovative technologies and the highest quality sports equipment. Under Armor loses to its main competitors: brand sales are declining, including in the North American market....
The global market is attractive to many companies around the world. However, it also contributes to situations that would be considered unacceptable on the national markets of developed countries. A good example is Dell, which opened its fourth call center in India in 2006. This paper aims to describe the...
Introduction Vermont Teddy Bear (VTB) is an organization that exists on the market for several decades already. In a fast-developing world, a resilient focus on information technology plays a crucial role in the companyâs performance and achieving established goals and objectives. After the world crisis of 2008, VTB had to...
Introduction Emaar Properties is a real estate development company that was founded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 1997 by business tycoon Mohamed Alabbar. The corporation is responsible for a number of truly iconic buildings and architectural structures in the UAE. These projects and many others have resulted in...
Current Situation Current Performance In 2019, Netflix demonstrated successful performance in its business industry. The companyâs total assets are estimated at $33,975,712, while the market shares reached $437,799 (basic) and 451765 (diluted). As a result of its investment activity, Netflix received $387,064 of cash.1 Strategic Posture Mission: Netflix provides customers...
Introduction Noon (noon.com) is an e-commerce platform launched in the United Arab Emirates in 2017. E-commerce (electronic commerce) is defined as transactions, be it buying or selling, being made through the Internet. It involves the sale of goods and services, the exchange of data, and the transfer of funds. Noon...
Problem and Issue Identification PepsiCo is a global business in the beverage and snack food industry that has built its business strategy on diversification of its portfolio, optimization of processes, and innovation of products. The core segments of PepsiCoâs businesses include the beverage segment consisting of carbonated soft drinks under...
Company Information Microsoft Corporation is a leading organization in the sales, design, and production of IT solutions and servers. The Corporation has over 155,000 employees globally and operates in the US and other confinement regions. The significant shareholders of the Corporation include the Vanguard Group, Capital Research& Management, SSgA Funds...
Factors for consideration by management team Implementing change within organisations is inevitable; management should consider many factors before starting the process of change. SAR Health Services (SARHS) is planning to implement change that will encompass closing down production site A and consolidate at site B. The companyâs goal is to...
The transfer to the realm of the digital market has led to significant changes in how most companies function in the modern economic environment. Although the transition has taken place smoothly for most organizations, the necessity to develop additional features that would help to attract the attention of users has...
Introduction Airbnb is an international marketplace specializing in hospitality by offering arrangements of temporary and short-term lodging in cities around the world, most commonly for tourists and individuals traveling to the city for business. The platform was revolutionary and heavily disrupted the established hospitality industry, challenging major hotel chains while...
Introduction Before entering an industry, any company needs to implement a comprehensive research and analysis on a business environment. Chris and Clive fully recognize the necessity of assessing the inner and external aspects of their potential business. Hence, they decided to order a consultancy report that will cover the following...
An overview of the companies Apple, Inc. Apple, Inc. is a global technology corporation based in the United States. Its objective can be described as long-run profit maximization, investing heavily in research and development and producing innovative devices, as well as pivoting towards providing services. The company produces consumer electronic...
Starbucks is the largest coffee company in the world that since its foundation in 1971 in Seattle, the United States, has expanded into more than sixty countries. In North America, Starbucks is a phenomenon: it is a recognizable and beloved brand. In some countries outside North America, Starbucks enjoys as...
Introduction In 2016, the global health and wellness food market value stood at $707 billion, by 2021 it is expected to reach $811.82 billion (Shahbandeh, 2019). Demonstrating a clear trend of economic growth has allowed this market segment to develop at a healthy pace in the context of global supply...
The British exit from the European Union, luckily, occurred after the EU and Great Britain managed to agree on a deal, in particular, on a trade deal. The threat of no-deal Brexit haunted both residents of the UK and Europeans living and having business in the UK for 3,5 years....
Introduction, Background, and Review of the Past Four Years The Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an American company that has a strong presence in various information technology markets. It was founded in 2015 as a result of splitting the Hewlett-Packard Company into two different companies. The focus of this separation was...
Introduction In the current competitive business environment, companies are keen on attracting and maintaining a pool of loyal customers through the delivery of quality products and services to their customers. Sarkar (2019) explains that in a market where customers can choose from various providers, brand plays a major role in...
PPepsiCo is a large multinational company that operates across the globe, mostly in the US and other developed nations. Its main products are soda drinks, which are known to be linked with certain chronic diseases. The latter manifests itself in the major social changes among customers, who are becoming more...
Executive Summary Wells Fargo & Company is one of the biggest providers of financial services in the world. It mainly focuses on three segments Community Banking, Wholesale Banking, and Wealth, Brokerage, and Retirement. These three segments are the primary source of income for the bank. However, the corporation also invests...
Improvement Opportunity In the modern world, people draw specific attention to the quality of food that they consume. That is why healthy food restaurants are requested among customers, and Panera is one of them. This restaurant has an adequate supply chain because it uses the No-No list to ensure that...
Team The company was founded by Dr. Renee Dua and Nick Desai, a tech entrepreneur, in 2014. The CEO of the company is Nick Desai, who is known for numerous successful start-up business projects. The information technology team works under the leadership by Jason Shafton, a technology, and media specialist,...
Introduction Internships allow students to obtain valuable information regarding actual companies, as well as their approaches to marketing, planning, human resources, and management. Practical implementation of different methods is highly interesting for aspiring specialists aiming at getting relevant experience from large organizations. Premier Restaurants Latvia represents the international fast food...
Introduction Dignity Plc is a publically listed company in the United Kingdom (UK) that provides funeral services. According to the client website, the company serves over 800 local communities by connecting people with funeral directors around the UK (Dignity Plc, no date). The company offers full-service funerals, simple funerals, and...
Introduction Apple is currently positioned at the top end of the technological market. Due to the release of its latest model, the iPhone X, it managed to corner roughly 50% of the worldâs smartphone market in the last quarter of 2019 (Mahajan 2020). In between producing flagship models, the company...
Executive Summary This paper discusses the service process of Ryanair through the use of a service blueprint. It has identified the strategies used by the airline to increase revenue. These main sources of additional income are selling various options and in-flight goods. Food and drinks are also offered, although people...
Introduction The chosen social enterprise for the project was Prep Mate, a hardware-based business offering a unique product for people with disabilities. The primary product is multiple functional chopping boards for individuals with upper limb differences or groups of people with motor issues such as the elderly. The Prep Mate...
Name, Location & Nature of the Business The business to be established is known as Cheryl Sharptonâs Clinical Group. The business will be concerned with giving advice providing administrative services to medical practitioners. This means that the business will basically provide administrative support to people involved in running clinical trials....
Introduction Marketing plans are important components of a business strategy. While marketing plans have been used over the years, the invention of the Internet has changed the scope and nature of business strategic plans in many ways (Haegele 2001). The adoption of the Internet and computer-based technologies has led to...
History and Background The selected company is Amazon, which is a technology firm headquartered in Seattle. Founded in 1994, the corporation was initially registered as Cadabra Inc. Today, it is more common as an e-commerce firm that offers goods and services related to artificial intelligence, computing, and digital services such...
Media communication is a multi-layered process that requires careful analysis of the target audience. Selected pieces of media communication are Vogue YouTube Channel, Billboard Pop News, Radio Newark, and CNN International. Each of them has a diverse target audience, which indicates the way information is conveyed, the cyclical nature of...
Introduction The overall performance of an organization gives potential customers an overview of its financial health before they can make their investment decisions. In the insurance and financial sectors, individuals will examine how a specific firm is committed to providing the relevant support and engaging in activities that resonate with...
Who is Nike? In the human form, Nike is an American guy passionate with the design, production, and global trading of footwear, clothing, appliances, and accessories. His principal focus is mainly on athletic use, providing sports models with unique merchandise, and aiding them in greater efficiency. Consequently, growing popularity led...
Executive Summary Ryanair is an outstanding example of the low-cost airlines, which predominantly focus on reducing the costs per passenger as well as deploys aggressive horizontal expansion through diversification. The basic principles of business development in low-cost airlines are similar to the approaches of intercontinental carriers, such as increasing passenger...
Throughout recent decades, three large-scale airline alliances, Star, Oneworld and SkyTeam, have formed and become dominant forces within the industry. They include many of the largest airlines, notably Lufthansa, United and Delta, and have a worldwide reach, which led to their designation as global airline strategic alliances (GASAs). Some experts...
Annual reports provided by companies contain critically important information that can be viewed by consumers, or other parties to understand the current state of the organization, its perspectives, and challenges it has to overcome to move forward and evolve. There is also a practice of narrative reporting presupposing that non-financial...
Introduction Pepsi is a beverage company that commenced its activities in the late 1980s after a merger with Frito Lay Company and provides beverages to consumers globally. As one of the players in the beverage industry, Pepsi competes with Coca-Cola, RC Cola, Dr Pepper Snapple, and Real Cola amongst others....
PepsiCo is an example of a company that has made great efforts in order to align its policy to the rapidly changing market conditions. Its reaction to the change in customers’ preferences and implementation of the generic strategy would allow it to survive the crisis and receive the benefits of...
Wet Seal stands out as a fashion retailer targeting young and fashion conscious girls. It focuses on teenager and middle-aged girls that are not just keen about fashion, but also value their image which is portrayed by what they wear. Its core clients are fashion lovers, those that prefer to...
Name and Origin of the Company The selected startup, Searchie, is located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The official website of the company is www.searchie.ai, and its platform is Sarah. It was set up on February 15, 2018 and has offices in Dubai, London, and Silicon Valley. The primary...
Introduction Nowadays, every organization, regardless of its size, sphere, and goals, aims to attract talented workers and keep their current employees productive and satisfied. However, with the increasing competitiveness of the current workforce, more than fair pay is needed to keep employees happy and stay in the company. One of...
Introduction Great Value is one of Walmartâs most developed retail brands. Launched in 1993, it offers hundreds of grocery and non-food items ranging from sliced bread and frozen vegetables to lightbulbs, trash bags, and other household essentials (Neebe, 2020). Its products are claimed to be almost as good as some...
Abstract Purpose: The purpose of the research is to evaluate critical success factors of Jumeirah beach, Dubai. In addition, the study will report demographics of tourists who visit Jumeirah beach in Dubai. Design methodology: The study will use a random sampling to collect information related to critical success factors of...
Bandtech is a new company that wants to venture in the energy sector. The company has invented a charging device that obtains its energy from body heat. The gadget is supposed to be worn as bands on convenient places of the body such as arms and legs. It is unique...
Abstract Walmart has emerged as one of the largest retailers globally, with 11,700 stores, which signifies an exceptional example of supply chain management (SCM) and logistics. Although the store began operating in the United States, it successfully expanded and opened retail chains in Canada and Europe. The example of Walmart...
Introduction Marketing remains an evidence-based strategy for sensitizing and delivering finished goods to the targeted customers. Successful companies implement the best approaches depending on the nature of the products and the expectations of the intended buyers. This paper gives a detailed analysis of how the Coca-Cola Company engages in marketing...
Executive Summary The paper aims at addressing the critical issues at Orange Motorway Services Ltd. Specifically, the analysis of Hertzberg’s two-factor theory is offered, along with the outline of how the company’s human resource manager can apply it to improve the organization’s work. Further, the general purpose of an employee...
Introduction Rapidly developing economy and changing customers expectations demand constant modernization of production processes and marketing strategies. Personal care companies recently face challenges connected to the increasing demand for combining environmentally friendly technologies with high-quality goods. LâOrĂ©al Paris attempted to achieve this objective by releasing Botanical Fresh Care, a new...
Trackable Metrics Used in Sports Coaching and Use Cases Essential GPS tracking devices are currently used in sports coaching to monitor athletes’ distance traveled and speed during a training session. These measurements are seen as reliable metrics of an athlete’s workload (Malone et al., 2017). Furthermore, more precise data describing...
Introduction The Coca-Cola Company was first established in 1892 by John Stith Pemberton and had its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Coca-Cola has in excess of 500 approved brands that produce different types of drinks(Ciafone, 2019). Coca-Cola makes and offers its well-known drink to shoppers in over 200 countries. Coca Cola...
Introduction The case of Enron stands out since it revealed how corporate leaders could engage in unethical practices, deceive stakeholders, and eventually disorient organizational performance. The company relied on the power of mark to market (MM) accounting to achieve the intended aims. The leadership of Jeffrey Skilling proved catastrophic since...
Introduction Business success is comprised of multiple components which need careful consideration and planning. With time, new components of success emerge. Tesla, as a good example of a company that strives for success in an environment of harsh technological, ideological, and economic competition, can demonstrate how different aspects of business...
The world-famous Starbucks Company was founded in Seattle in 1971. Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker pondered opening a coffee shop with the dark-roasted coffee in Seattle (Seaford, Culp, and Brooks 40). The supplier company “Hammarplast” showed more interest when Starbucks’ orders started to increase; Howard Schultz, the vice...
Executive Summary Owners of emerging businesses need to be aware of the existing factors that have the potential to influence performance. This paper describes a new idea aimed at supplying homeowners with mobile gas stations. The demand for oil and petroleum has been increasing steadily in Saudi Arabia. Being a...
For most children and even adults, the word Disneyland opens a whole world of magic and fairy-tale. Perhaps, there is no person who has never heard about Disneyland. But only a few know how it all began. Background Everything began with a vision. The dream was about a magical place...
Todayâs competitive market of the business segment provides customers with a variety of goods and potentially advantageous propositions. However, in order to take a profitable position in the field, it is of crucial importance to establish proper patterns of organizational structure within the unit. To simplify the following tasks, various...
Introduction Ooredoo is a Qatari multinational telecommunications company, servicing over 120 million customers worldwide. It provides mobile phone, online content, wire and wireless internet and telephone connection, as well as various options for residences and business alike, worldwide (Kamrava 2015). The companyâs headquarters are in Doha, Qatar. Due to the...
Introduction Home Depot Inc. is the leading home improvement retailer in the United States. In its expansion strategy, the management decided to explore the Chinese market. According to Mahbubani, China offers an attractive growth opportunity for numerous American companies because of its large population, cheap labor, and the growing size...
