Strategizing combines a number of critical processes in relation to knowledge, learning and change. Critically discuss this statement and using examples from organizations illustrate how different aspects of strategy as a process entails aspects of learning, knowledge and change across levels of analysis (individual, group, organization). Introduction Strategy is a highly complex subject with […]
1.0 Introduction ANTA is a well-known sport equipments and apparels company in China. Indeed, it is a fast growing public listed company on Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with respectable track records in the past five years. The company is the Chinese Olympic Committee Official Partners. The logo of the company is shown in Figure 1 […]
Introduction One of the many controversial topics in business management is about the implementations of Corporate Social Responsibilities by corporations. Theoretically speaking, as companies are getting more powerful and resourceful, they are being burdened the responsibilities to do good for the society, as in the movie of Spiderman – “greater power comes with greater responsibilities”. […]
Introduction There are two key trends that can be observed from the recent changes in the business environment. Firstly, it is about the increasing rate of globalization, whereby companies are forced or highly motivated to go global, for bigger market shares, to reach a different market segment, to tap into resources available in the other […]
Provide a critical analysis of a crises event utilizing appropriate crises management theory and frameworks. You may wish to examine the event from different stakeholder perspectives, organizational learning, culture, system, crises typologies and/ or using models such as the 7Cs, DEPOSE and so on. Introduction In this article, a critical analysis will be performed […]
Introduction Although many areas on the earth are covered by water, water remains a scare resource to human in many of the arid areas around the world. The reason is that clean and drinkable water is hardly accessible by the large population in certain arid areas. The water from the sea is largely salt water, […]
Critically explain the way the role of the non-executive director in a single tier board has developed in recent years. To what extent is too much now expected from independent non-executive directors? Introduction The roles of non-executive directors have been evolving much in the recent years. This is particularly obvious in the recent years, as […]
To what extend does a company exist only for the benefit of its shareholders? Discuss the place of agency theory and its alternatives, including the problems of putting these theories into practices. Introduction It is widely known that stock market is the place where corporations able to raise large amount of fund from the many […]
Introduction In the new economy, characterized by the information revolution, that ultimately will lead the world into knowledge based economy, business successes are increasingly dependent on the abilities of people to innovate and create new value proposition in the marketplace. Indeed, many researchers argued that innovation and creativity can lead to competitive advantage of a […]
In this essay, I will present an analysis of IKEA current position using the Mac Kinsey 7S model. Under the seven-S model, a particular company can be understood through the seven-S, namely: strategy, structure, systems, skills, style, staff and shared values. Firstly, we shall talk about the strategy of IKEA. The key strategy of IKEA […]
“The spread of global communications technology, such as the internet, has lead to a worrying trend of westernization in countries around the world.” Using existing literature and data; evaluate this claim in relation to three of the following areas and consider the future implications of such a trend: culture, politics and business. Introduction In […]
What have I Learned? I have learned how to use my brain better, to organize my thinking process in a way to facilitate my perceptions, creativity and innovative thinking methods in a more effective manner. I learned many ideas and findings on how human brain function. For example, according to Tony Buzan, the brain thinks […]
Introduction Merger is not an easy task; particularly the companies under the merger exercise have different culture, business model and practices. The merger between Alcatel and Lucent is such a case. In this essay, the various issues related to the merger between the two companies will be discussed. Firstly, the factors that pushed the merger […]
Defining NGOs Generally, there is no fixed definition of NGOs, as different researchers from different background or different field of studies may adopt different definition of NGOs in their discussion. However, it is widely assumed that NGOs are often considered as the group of individuals, institutions or association of some kind, which come together around […]
Identify 2 of the elements from your portfolio, which have had, or are likely to have, a significant effect on your personal development or self-awareness. Explain, providing evidence, how these have affected you or will affect you, your performance as a student or as an influence on your career plans. Element #1: Management Competency […]
Introduction In this writing, a personal self evaluation of personal attributes, skills and competencies will be presented. The evaluation will be based on the context that I will take a future career in international management related job. Thus, the self-evaluation plan will be based on the topic related to international management practices and cross cultural […]
In the process, various theories taught in the subject of ‘Managing for Results’ are applied, whenever relevant. The concepts taught are beneficial for the effective completion of the task assigned. Working in a group, the assignment research and presentation are completed through a series of well-planned steps as follow. Understandings on the topic and the […]
Introduction In this writing, a supervisor and team development program for Brilliant Life Insurance will be presented. The supervisor and team development program will be planned and formulated for Call-Centre of the company in UK and China. The reason is that up to date, there is no satisfactory and effective training and development program being […]
Introduction Business modeling is one of the frequently cited words in the literature of management sciences. Generally speaking, business model refers to the entire supply chain of a business, which includes the various components comprising a business entity, the various functional departments in a business as well as the generation of revenues or expenses in […]
Introduction Although it is widely known that water covers approximately 70% of the earth’s area, the supply of fresh water for the consumption of human and animal, industrial operation as well as agricultural demand is limited in many areas around the world. In fact, it is discovered by researchers that although water is the most […]