Transformational vs. transactional leadership: A path analysis of the direct selling industry in Thailand
Thesis - 8 pages - Management
As the direct selling industry becomes more competitive, many direct selling firms are trying to find ways to succeed. The “distributor” or salesperson lies at the heart of the direct selling business. If there is no distributor, there is no revenue. In this industry, the distributors...
The mediator effect of supply chain agility on firm performance
Thesis - 9 pages - Management
While it is generally acknowledged that an organization's supply chain agility is crucial to its competitive advantage, the impact of agility on firm performance has not been adequately researched. This research uses structural equation modeling to examine the effect of supply chain agility on...
Analyzing international portfolio strategy with home event risk versus foreign information asymmetry
Thesis - 10 pages - Finance
This study develops a model for international portfolio choice in the presence of the home asset with event-risk versus foreign asset with stochastic information filtering. The model is constructed from comparing the portfolio fraction changes of domestic assets so as to maximize the expected...
Relationship between strategic planning and SME success: Empirical evidence from Thailand
Thesis - 7 pages - Management
The role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is becoming increasingly prominent throughout the world. Thailand is no exception. SMEs in Thailand represent over 90 percent of the total number of entrepreneurs in nearly all business sectors, and employ over 60 percent of the labor force....
Developing supply chain management focus through ISO 9000: An empirical assessment
Thesis - 14 pages - Management
The ISO 9000 quality management (QM) standard, a key approach to implementing QM in organizations, also has many supply chain management (SCM) concepts associated with it. In this paper, we assess the extent to which organizations can use the standard to develop a SCM focus. Specifically, we...
An examination of China's evolution in manufacturing and innovation since 1978
Thesis - 11 pages - Business strategy
Since 1978, Chinese manufacturing industries have experienced remarkable growth and dramatic change. China is now the third largest manufacturing country in the world. Moreover, China is becoming more increasingly innovative with its own products and services. Yet, there is much to learn about...
The company Renault and the consideration of environmental issues in its production
Case study - 39 pages - Business strategy
Renault was founded by Louis Renault and his brothers in 1898. It is a familial and traditional company that made a name for itself through the years, different periods and centuries. Indeed, Renault's group went thought two wars and an economic crisis, and by always adapting its strategy and its...
What strategy now for SCA?
Case study - 7 pages - Business strategy
SCA is one of Europe's largest pulp and paper companies. For 20 years, the company has adopted a strategy of acquisitions and disposals which permitted SCA to build a strong position in its area. Its three main product areas are hygiene products, packaging and forest products. 'Pulp and...
Intercultural Management : Cross Cultural Experience
Case study - 3 pages - Management
Interactions with people from different cultures present a special challenge for an international manager, since there is potential for distortion or misunderstanding in these interactions. The challenge is to correctly interpret the meaning of a person from a different culture. This study...
According to Wal-Mart, its main goal is "to benefit the American consumer". Does the Wal-Mart economic and social model benefit the American worker as well?
Case study - 2 pages - Human resources
Very few European people have heard of Wal-Mart. But the company plays a central role in the lives of millions of Americans, who rely on it for their food and other necessities. For some, Wal-Mart, with a presence in the entire US territory, is the symbol of a certain 'American way of...
Marketing Audit Report: Case Study of Penton Ltd - published: 31/03/2010
Case study - 7 pages - Audit
This report presents an extensive study of the main components and principles of a marketing audit with specific reference to the firm ‘Penton Ltd'. Penton Ltd. is a medium sized DIY manufacturer which has been facing declining profit margins and stagnant sales in recent years. A detailed...
McDonald's and the McCafe Coffee Initiative: A presentation
Presentation - 20 pages - Business strategy
McDonald Canada opened in 1976, after a decade of operating in Untied States. McDonald Canada was the first McDonald restaurant to be opened outside the United States. McDonald Canada has 1200 locations throughout the country and 70% of them are owned by franchisees. Company's success is based...
McDonald's and the McCafe coffee initiative
Thesis - 10 pages - Business strategy
McDonald Canada opened in 1976, after decade of operating in Untied States. McDonald Canada was first McDonald restaurant to be opened outside United States. Company's strategy was the same as in every country : be the first runner and leader in market, although food preparation, menu and...
Apple Inc: Business strategy presentation
Presentation - 20 pages - Business strategy
84% of Apple sales come from highly developed countries, where political situation is stable and there for governmental policies and changes in government don't effect much the company. Although US and other leading countries of the world showed improvement after financial crisis, there still is...
Apple Inc. Think different
Thesis - 12 pages - Business strategy
Apple Computer Inc. is an American computer technology company founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne in 1976. During more than 30 years of operation the company has managed to become one of the industry leaders with its award-winning desktop and notebook computers. Since 2001,...
Nike in China and Vietnam
Thesis - 3 pages - Business strategy
With China and Vietnam holding a majority of Nike's factories, production is being done at very low costs due to cheap labor. With poorly enforced labor laws, along with the law prohibiting workers from forming unions, it is very easy to find workers in these countries. Although they do not...
A report on the market "Sukuk"
Market study - 9 pages - Finance
Global capital markets have long been functioning without Islamic components. Only recently have they been subject to the emergence of a new dimension: the sukuk (Islamic Bond) market. The sukuk market has experienced a spectacular growth since 2001 in the Middle East, supported by ultra-high...
James International Forwarding - Marketing Audit
Case study - 4 pages - Business strategy
James International Forwarding is a company specialized in the transport of 'time critical' and 'temperature sensitive' products. With over 25 years in the business, they offer a reactive and flexible service throughout Europe, in the sectors of pharmaceutical or food for example....
History and development of Sanofi-Synthélabo
Case study - 3 pages - Business strategy
This document presents the history and development the fusion between Sanofi and Aventis. Sanofi-Synthélabo resulted from the merger in 1999, of Sanofi and Synthélabo, two French pharmaceutical companies. After the merger, both companies combined their resources to spread the presence of...
Ryanair, a European pioneer of low-cost airline
Case study - 14 pages - Business strategy
Ryanair was founded in 1985 by the Ryan family. At inception, the airline was a full-service conventional airline, with two classes of seating intended to provide scheduled passenger airline services between Ireland and the United Kingdom. However, over the years, the airline has changed...
Case study - Toyota's strategy and initiatives in Europe: the launch of the Aygo
Case study - 11 pages - Business strategy
Toyota Motor Corporation is one of the most important car manufacturers in the world. In 2005, Toyota was one of the nine members of the $10 billion club, which refers to the $10 billion of net income generated in one year. And in 2006, Toyota with its 35 percent of the total market...
Egypt - Cross cultural research paper
Essay - 4 pages - Management
As the world becomes more interconnected, it is important to remember that managerial values are not the same everywhere. In the global market, multinational corporations may make costly decisions if they assume that their corporate policies will receive the same attention, understanding or...
Creatinga strong brand - example of Green Home
Case study - 6 pages - Business strategy
Green Home is a Swedish company created in 2001, it specializes in Kit houses, more precisely the mission of the company is to create and build ecological houses. The brand makes an authentic connection between its 'green' products and its sustainable business practices and policies. The...
"The Management of Organizational Justice" (Management de la justice), R. Cropanzano, D.E. Bowen et S.W. Gilliland (2007)
Book review - 2 pages - Management
Business organizations have to pay heed to justice because of the significant work-related consequences that have been linked to employees' perceptions of fairness within organizational contexts. Considered as a sustainable competitive advantage for organizations, especially in the context of...
Analyse de la stratégie de vente de l'entreprise "World of Organics", spécialisée dans la distribution de produits organiques
Case study - 3 pages - Business strategy
Supposing I am a senior sales representative for a “World of Organics” in the U.K, my main responsibility is to sell the company's range of Food and Drinks products. I choose to sell products to Granby and ASDA. It is important to know that two kinds of markets have different needs. A...
The strategy of the 'Ryanair', the pioneer of low cost airlines (2007)
Case study - 15 pages - Business strategy
In 2006-2007, Ryanair has become the world's most profitable airline on the basis of its operating and net profit margins and on a per-airplane and per-passenger basis. Indeed, the profits expected for the first half of fiscal 2007 were 329 million euros, which is a record for the Irish...
The strategy of the "Panera Bread" bakery-cafe - publié le 25/03/2010
Case study - 12 pages - Business strategy
Panera Bread is a “bakery-cafe” that was born from its parent concern “Saint Louis Bread Company”. The firm has quickly succeeded to become one of the leaders of the US fast-casual restaurant sector. In an industry characterized by very aggressive competition, Panera Bread's...
Does sex sell? Advertising techniques of the physical
Thesis - 3 pages - Business strategy
“Publicity persuades us of such a transformation by showing us people who have apparently been transformed and are, as a result, enviable, ” the goal of any advertisement is to make us feel that buy using this product we, too, will be envied. Advertisements prey upon the common desire...
Using information technology to run a business
Thesis - 4 pages - Business strategy
For this assignment I have been asked to discuss how information technology could be used to improve the way in which a business is run, and secondly to suggest a new mission statement assuming the firm were to change their customers. I will do this by looking into the strengths and weaknesses of...
Organizational development - publié le 23/03/2010
Essay - 7 pages - Management
This document deals with managing a team effectively and the various tasks of the members of the team. First of all, it is important to understand that a team needs to have a leader who has virtues and attributes which differ from the rest of the members. However, it does not necessarily mean...
