Foreign direct investment (FDI) as an attractive option for companies
Thesis - 4 pages - Economy general
Companies choose to venture into international markets since they want to maximize returns for their shareholders. Entry in foreign markets could prove to be a risky proposition. Foreign direct investment has many benefits. It enables the parent company to establish its operations in...
Companies clearing transition from public to private: Confront high degree of risk
Thesis - 7 pages - Business strategy
All companies clearing the transition from private to public confront a high degree of risk. A solid organizational structure, firm transitional leadership, and effective communication play a predominant role in the changeover. Organizational structures today often deal with a drastic...
Marketing and branding strategies of consumer durable companies in India
Dissertation - 37 pages - Services marketing
The Consumer Durable industry is huge! Think of a typical day then you wake up to make coffee that has been brewed by your-controlled coffee maker. You pop a couple of slices of bread into your electric toaster, grab some juice from the refrigerator and throw a load of laundry into your washing...
An empirical investigation of the relationship between dividend and price of shares of IT companies in India
Thesis - 4 pages - Finance
This paper attempts to identify the relationship between the price of shares and dividend policy of companies operating in global competitive world. So researcher has selected the most competitive and fastest growing industry of India which has given India the glory and proud through out...
What are the major opportunities that emerging markets offer to international companies and what are the key considerations that such companies have to take into account when formulating strategies for doing business in emerging markets?
Essay - 8 pages - Business strategy
The notion of an emerging, or developing, market economy appeared 1981 in a World Bank report. This term was used since emerging countries have embarked on economic development and reform programs, and have begun to open up their markets and "emerge" onto the global scene. Therefore emerging...
The implementation of an information system and its consequences for the success of the companies
Essay - 6 pages - Business strategy
Today, we are led to think that every company which wants to stay “on the run” has to implement an information system. Success stories of online businesses led companies, even those which exist from the 20th century, to develop an e-business approach. By information system we...
The sustainable development: An ethical and profitable strategy for companies?
Thesis - 4 pages - Business strategy
During the Johannesburg summit of 2002, the world of international business renewed its commitments towards the concept of sustainable development. Today, for most companies, durability has become necessary as a business strategy. In some companies, many researches are made to find...
Airline companies strategy and Open Skies Agreement
Thesis - 7 pages - Business strategy
From Icarus to Airbus 380, the dream of the “flying man” seems to be universal. During the 20th century this dream was becoming real through the development of the plane and airline companies which manage it. The rising need to travel has obliged the authorities to regulate this...
Environmentally friendly companies: Diversified natural products, inc. and ICS cleaning
Thesis - 2 pages - Journalism
As an environmentally friendly cleaning products and services company, the London-based ICS Cleaning works in teams to give an “intelligent clean.” Taking great pride in their work, the company proves thorough and banks on skill instead of sizeable amounts of chemicals. With 25 years...
The Evolution of Consolidated Financial Statements published by Publicly Quoted French Companies: The Shift Away from local GAAP to the Adoption of International Standards
Essay - 11 pages - Economy general
Contrary to the Anglo-American approach, France offers, in terms of accounting, an environment representative of those of many countries in continental Europe. Nonetheless, France offers a typical system, where, because politicians and executives are part of a close and tight elite network, the...
Lowe's companies inc.
Essay - 10 pages - Business strategy
Lowe's Companies, Inc. is the second largest home improvement retailer in the United States. It offers specific products and services in line with decorating, renovating, remodelling, repair of home and commercial buildings. As of February 2, 2007, Lowe's has opened 1,534 stores in all 50...
The impact of technological development on mobile phone companies living in a virtual world
Essay - 6 pages - Business strategy
Introduction Over the course of the last two decades, telecommunications organizations have made notable innovations for consumers. While these technologies appear to be quite popular overall, the reality is that innovation in the telecommunication's industry carries with it a considerable risk....
An overview of the AT&T and Cingular merger and its potential future outcomes for both companies
Essay - 6 pages - Business strategy
Mergers between organizations often take place when it is financially or strategically advantageous for one or both organizations. While the ideal merger occurs when both organizations see the value of combining, even when the situation is ideal the end result can have a detrimental impact on the...
Companies dividend policy
Thesis - 23 pages - Finance
Dividend policy is one of the most important financial policies, not only form the viewpoint of the company, but also from that of the shareholders, the consumers, the workers, regulatory bodies and the Government. For a company, it is a pivotal policy around which other financial policies...
How do companies maximize the return on corporate philanthropy?
Essay - 36 pages - Business strategy
Corporate philanthropy has been common for the last 50 years. After the mid 1990's companies started to align their philanthropy programs with the business interests. This results in a convergence of social and economic objectives: strategic corporate philanthropy. But what is the return...
Supply Chain Management: The Main Groups in the Transport/Logistics Sector
Case study - 9 pages - Logistics
In all liberal economies based on the free movement of goods, people and capital, the transport and logistics sector is essential. The logistics sector is also one of the most dynamic in France, representing 10% of French GDP and generating nearly 2 million jobs. For several years, the...
How can the Internet optimize recruitment?
Dissertation - 8 pages - Human resources
Recruitment is something that is expensive for companies, and it was important to find solutions to make it as efficient as possible, allowing them to find the right candidate more quickly. Recruitment methods have changed, and e-recruitment has grown in popularity in the practices of...
Green & Sustainable IT
Case study - 4 pages - Digital & e-marketing
Green computing, also known as green IT, has gained recognition and support from various stakeholders in the world, including governments, businesses, and consumers. Many governments around the world have implemented policies and regulations to encourage the adoption of green computing practices,...
Policy Evaluation Briefing - Social Engineering
Presentation - 4 pages - Sociology & social sciences
This briefing will evaluate the current policies available to tackle social engineering. Social engineering has become a menace in the world of technology today and affects almost everyone who uses technology. Technology has evolved rapidly over the past couple of decades, causing cybercrimes to...
Porter's Five Forces - Zoom
Case study - 5 pages - ICT marketing
Zoom is a mobile application that saw the light of day in 2011. It is a messaging and videoconferencing application, available on all devices, regardless of the operating system or format (smartphone, tablet, computer). Accessible anywhere in the world, it is mainly used by professionals in the...
Business Analysis - SRI LANKA
Case study - 10 pages - Business strategy
With more than 21 millions inhabitants, Sri Lanka is an emerging country, with high growth rates during last years. The key economic forecasts are good, with a positive and moderate inflation. However, debt risks remain real with a current account negative since 2011 and which should be negative...
Corporate investment banking : Barclays bank group
Case study - 2 pages - Business strategy
Multinational companies have looked to improve their products and come up with the best strategies in order to compete with other companies. One of the main aspects that the multinational companies look to improve is the innovative strategies and the best methods that can...
Managerial Finance
Course material - 12 pages - Finance
Financial markets: - Financing investments (for firms) ; - Inter-temporal allocation of cash-flows (for consumers/investors) ; - Risk transformation: risk-diversification and tis-transfer (for firms and investors). Companies are the unit of observation of this course (companies...
How does teleworking influence employee efficiency and productivity compared to traditional office settings?
Presentation - 1 pages - Management
The rapid adoption of teleworking provides a vast array of data, both qualitative and quantitative, for our study. This data is invaluable in understanding our topic deeply, especially as companies worldwide reassess their remote work policies. Our research can influence both academic...
First year internship: Axa (business school)
Internship report - 23 pages - Bank marketing
AXA is a French group rooted from the merge of various insurance companies whose the most ancient was created in 1816. L'Ancienne Mutuelle de Rouen was a small French insurance society created during the XIXth century whose main function was to cover the agricultural risks in...
Porter's Five forces - The Airlines industry
Essay - 6 pages - Services marketing
Airlines are companies and their aim is to operate routes and carry passengers. We will not analyse the cargo part of the airlines here but only the passenger carrying. An Airline can be: • A national company (airline owned by the government of a country). It normally conducts...
Analyzing an organization in search of a technological problem
Essay - 4 pages - Computer science
Nowadays, the world is becoming more and more computerized and technological. Lack of technology in your company can thus be a weakness and a big problem that companies have to solve. To reach a certain level and be known, you have to adopt this change and implement these strategies in...
PESTEL Analysis - Zara
Case study - 4 pages - Fashion and ready to wear marketing
- One of the world's best-known brands - One of the largest international fashion companies - The third-largest brand in the apparel industry - Inditex brand clothing line, a world leader in textile manufacturing - Several chains of shops - Head office located in Spain (Galicia) -...
Define intercultural management in a company
Tutorials/exercises - 2 pages - Management
Business policies have changed significantly due to globalization. In the 21st century, we are talking about intercultural management. This type of management is complicated to implement. This vision of the company applies particularly to large companies. The debate is often focused on...
Marketing Mix - Samsung
Case study - 4 pages - ICT marketing
Samsung was created in 1938 by Byung Chull Lee. We cannot talk about electronics and high tech nowadays without mentioning Samsung. Based in Seoul, Samsung is present in more than 65 countries. In the beginning, the brand was operating in the import-export business up to 1970. That year, the...
