Management Papers
Status quo of CSR on china petroleum industry
Tentative topic: The state of corporate social responsibility reporting in China’s petroleum industry: A pursuit of standardized practices and widespread adoption or status quo? Chapter 1: Introduction Background to the study The petroleum industry contributes significantly to the day-to-day operations of today’s global economy. This industry is characterized with a wide range of risk and […]
Leaders may be important but there are other elements that are also important and it is often these that make the difference between organizational success and failure. Discuss, using examples and drawing on the concepts taught in this unit
Introduction Leaders play an important role in all organizations. However, this is not the only factor that determines whether an organization will achieve success or failure. Other conditions, some of them beyond a leader’s control, ultimately determine the outcomes of an organization. This paper will explore three such factors: people working in the organization (membership […]
Corporate social responsibility
Chapter 1: Introduction  Background to the study Iraq is one of the richest developing countries in terms of oil wealth. According to the BP Statistical Review of World Energy of June 2013, Iraq’s is endowed with estimated reserves of 150 billion barrels. This puts the country in the fifth place in terms of oil reserves. […]
Research Proposal
Title: Foreign firms in China under threat: Local suppliers turn into competitors after upgrading (Arrunada & Vazquez, 2006) A general overview of the area of the study introduce the proposal by identifying and summarizing the subject you intend to research The situation in China is one where anonymous contract manufacturers and suppliers are increasingly […]
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 […]
Critically evaluate rational planning as an appropriate way of developing an organizations strategy
Rational planning plays a critical role in the organizational success. Through rational planning, it is possible for managers of a company to come up with a realistic and executable organizational strategy. Different schools of thought exist that explain the process of strategy formation in a business. For example, in the design school, strategy formation […]
Management Practice and Theory
Executive Summary The management issues that this paper has focused on include globalization, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and leadership. These issues were examined in the context of the computer industry. Hewlett-Packard (HP) and International Business Machines (IBM) are the two organizations that were selected as case studies. Data was obtained from the official websites of […]