Category: Business Papers
Leadership and technology: The case of the role and challenges of executive leadership in technology-driven firms
Introduction Leadership is a critical component of success in all organizations. In today’s information age, technology plays a special role in determining organizational success. However, such success cannot be achieved without proper leadership. This explains the relevance of the theme of leadership and technology. Much of the available literature on leadership focuses on supervisory and […]
Critical perspectives for business management and leadership
1.0 Introduction In the world of management, the concept of critical management studies is not new. When used in the context of organizations, this concept has traditionally been used to highlight situations in which employees are being intimidated, oppressed, and exploited. Critical management studies (CMS) derives largely from a plurality of intellectual traditions while at […]
Entrepreneurial opportunity identification and exploitation
Introduction The topic of entrepreneurial opportunity identification has been subjected to thorough scrutiny by entrepreneurial scholars. They are keen to find out the circumstances under which opportunities are recognized by entrepreneurs and its overall importance in the process of entrepreneurial development. New venture start-ups need to be anchored in opportunities that have been properly identified. […]
Critically evaluate one economic, one political, one social and one cultural issue that could be significant to organisational international and global marketing approaches in year 2020
Introduction By the year 2020, major changes are expected to have occurred with regard to the approaches being used by marketers at the global level. These changes relate to a number of factors including economic development, income, and consumer spending. The aim of this paper is to critically evaluate one economic, one political, one social […]
Case study analysis Best Buy
Introduction Best Buy is the largest retail electronics store in the US. It operates in the large-format consumer electronics segment. The company, which was established in 1966, operates through two segments: domestic and international segments. The domestic segment account’s for a bulk of the company’s revenue. The company places its operations into six categories; namely, […]
Standardisation versus customisation (adaptation) of products and services by global brands
Introduction In the current world globalization has transformed the way people do business. The level of interdependence among economies continues to increase. Companies that in the past focused on national markets are increasingly being confronted by the issues of standardization and customization as they attempt to venture into the international market. At the same time, […]
Walmart Inc.
Introduction Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Wal-Mart) was incorporated in 1969. The company operates retail stores in different formats around the world. The company operates under a pricing philosophy known as Everyday Low Prices (EDLP). Wal-Mart is organized into three segments: the Wal-Mart International, the Wal-Mart US, and the Sam’s Club. The international segment comprises of the […]
The role of social capital in the business start up and entrepreneurial development
Introduction Social capital is an important pillar in business start-up and entrepreneurial development. It encompasses the ability by the entrepreneur to establish strategic social relationships that have a potential to be transformed into opportunities for business growth. An entrepreneur should choose cofounders wisely to ensure start-up success. Similarly, he should seek help from outsiders while […]
The business strategy that Chinese restaurant industry takes to develop and attract customers
Introduction The nature of the restaurant industry in China The restaurant industry in China has been growing rapidly since the 1970s. Since then, China has been building a reputation as a country whose hospitality industry is well established. This growth was immensely contributed to developments in areas of stock ownership, private ownership, and joint ventures. […]
Global business cultural analysis Greece
Abstract Greece is famous for its rich cultural heritage, particularly in relation to its role in the spread of democracy in the Western world. The main elements and dimensions of culture in Greece include religion, ethics, values and attitudes, manners, social structures, customs, and education. The aim of this paper is to analyze major elements […]
