Category: Management

Introduction and Company Background Though often underrated, the toy industry has been striving in the global economy environment surprisingly well, and Mattel, Inc. is a graphic example of the phenomenon under analysis. Founded in 1945 by Harold Mattson and Elliot Hardner (Mattel history 2015), the organisation has grown into a corporate giant, its products being…

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a deluxe hotel chain that operates in Eastern Asia, the United States, Australia, and Europe. There are several competencies of this orthe ganization which need to be discussed. The main strength of this institution is its ability to take into account the cultural backgrounds of their customers and meet their…

In today’s highly competitive environment, in order to maintain their positions and develop successfully, companies need to use all available resources as efficiently as possible. This is a key task of management and requires, among other things, the correct and clear set of goals, assistance in achieving them, and increasing efficiency. An effective source for…

Table of Contents Introduction Background Management Problem Our Analysis Conclusion Works Cited Appendix Introduction J.C. Penney, a major American retail store chain, is well-known throughout the USA. It is an old company, existing since 1902 (“J.C. Penney Company, Inc. History” n. pag.). The company was doing badly over the last 6-7 years (see Appendix), but…

The day-to-day manager, who may also be referred to as the functional manager of the organization, is the person who is in charge of making choices regarding what is most beneficial for a particular department or group inside the firm. It involves dealing with problems as they crop up and concentrating on reaching the conclusion…

Abstract The main sources of funding available for a project are bank overdraft/loan, share capital and retained earnings. These sources have different risks and benefits such as high-interest rate, repayment period, and availability. The benefits of joint-venture are shared risks and larger capital contribution. The risks are reduced returns and conflict of interests. The aspects…

Table of Contents Introduction Pepsi Company Background Conceptual/Theoretical Framework Procurement Department Recommendations and Suggestions Conclusion References Introduction In the dynamic organizational operational environment, organizations face various unhealthy situations that influence their ability to achieve strategic plans, goals, and objectives. To deal with such situations, it becomes necessary to embrace the concept of risk management. In…

Systems and operations management is primarily concerned with ensuring that the execution of business operations of an organisation are in an efficient manner, using minimal resources in order to facilitate the realisation of business requirement. Typically, it is an example of a management strategy that aims at the conversion of the business resources into profitable…

With an experience over 60 years in the context of the global economy, Toys “R” Us has become one of the leading companies in the retail industry. Though restricting the scope of its operations to selling goods for a rather specific age group (i.e., toys, which are typically aimed at the audience aged 0-15), the…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The modern world is extremely interconnected, and technology has become an essential component of our everyday life. While technology has made many processes simpler and more convenient, it has also introduced new and complicated threats to privacy, security, and stability. The Risk Management Framework (RMF) is an…