Category: Business
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The Characteristics of an Effective Leader
Table of Contents Introduction Effective Leadership Conclusion References Introduction Leadership embraces a process that involves direction of behaviors of other people geared towards achievement of some preset goals and objectives. According to Spence (1983), Leadership is “influencing others to get things done to standard and quality above their norm” (p.105). A leader must play his/…
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Employment Relations Issues: GASCO Limited
Introduction The relationship between an employer and the employee needs to be harmonised so as to ensure productivity in the workplace (Bray and Waring 2011). Certain issues are likely to arise in the course of their interaction hence leading to negative consequences in the organisation (Rose 2008). Employment relations ensure that employment procedures and policies…
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Impact of U.N. Global Compact on Employment Practices in Gap Inc.
Table of Contents Introduction Stakeholders Lessons Learned Recommendations Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction Gap Inc. is a retail company that deals with clothing and related accessories. The company was founded in California in the year 1969 and it has expanded to other parts of the world. The major brands for the company are namesake Gap banner,…
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The Role of the Financial Manager
Whether or not Chief Financial Officers can make good Chief Executive Officers is difficult to define. Recent trends in business suggest that more CFOs are willing to land in the CEO’s chair. Simultaneously, more companies choose former CFOs to become their CEOs, hoping that the latter will improve their financial and strategic performance. However, not…
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Wynn Las Vegas Resort and Casino
Table of Contents Introduction Case Study Value addition Limitations of Customer Value addition Delivering added Value in Wynn Las Vegas through Innovations Delivering added Value in Wynn Las Vegas through Products Recommendations Conclusion References Introduction Wynn Las Vegas is a resort and casino that is built around the Las Vegas strip. The casino is named…
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Quantitative Analysis of Sustainable Development
Abstract Sustainable development is vital in business environment. Reflectively, this concept defines feasibility of a company and its solvency within a specified period of time. In the contemporary society, the term sustainability refers to the ability to survive while at the same time within profitability mode. In business environment, sustainability is affected by the forces…
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Organization Analysis
Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction Company Strategy Company Analysis Industry Evolution Modeling Life-Cycle Assessment Compliance and Innovation Analysis References Executive Summary The Vanderbilt University Center is one of the leading healthcare centers in the country. It has managed over the years to align both its organization culture as well as its strategies to its…
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Spotlight on Strategic Human Resource Management
Table of Contents Introduction Definition of SHRM Strategic management Models of strategic management Hierarchy of strategy Human resource strategy models New roles of HR Professionals Conclusion Works Cited Introduction In the Greek language, strategos (strategy) mean commander in chief. In human resource management, strategy refers to decisions and actions taken by senior management of an…
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Supporting Organization Strategies
Extensive training of workers in an organization is extremely beneficial in the reduction of costs, escalating market share, and improving the organization’s profits. Training of employees enhances suppleness and receptiveness of the organization. It enables employees to handle multiple functions besides their allocated job in case need arises (Williams, 2008). This training is relevant to…
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Sectoral Organizations in Arab Countries
Table of Contents Introduction Sectoral associations Building Government Capacities Social activities Social development programs Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Oil and its associated by-products in the Arab world has played a pivotal role in shaping not just the economies of the various nation states in the region, but it has also influenced the establishment of social…