Business

Recruitment and hiring in Blanchards dream means getting the right people for your team by virtue of competence and character. It is easier to drive people towards one vision and uniform goals if they have both competence and character which are basic requirements according to Blanchard. Competence pertains to the combination of experience and skills of a personnel relevant to his position. Character pertains to a persons personality attributes such as attitude and values. According to Blanchard,...

The company that we have selected is DHL. The company is a market leader in logistics and transport business and it is known for its superior quality in handling customer and introducing latest technologies when it comes to providing state of the art service. During our research we found out that DHL has an extremely unique way of catering to its customers it provides its customer a number of services and options that create that defining experience. In this article we will try to focus and analyze...

Business ethics and social responsibility are major catchwords in the modern business world. Business ethics which is sometimes called corporate ethics is a kind of applied ethics which examines the ethical principles and moral problems that are inherent in the business world. It looks at all aspects of a business concerned with the behavior of the individuals and the organization as a whole. In the recent past the demand for ethical business procedures and conduct has been on the rise and several...

I.  Summary of Foucault s Second Representation of Human Capital    In the book, The Birth of Biopolitics, Michel Foucault started his discussion on the human capital aspect of American neo-liberalism by reviewing the three elements of the development of neo-liberalism, which are Keynesian policy, social pacts of war, and the growth of Federal administration through economic and social programs.  American and European neo-liberalism concepts sprang from these three contexts. ...

Possibly one of the most dynamic and lucrative relationships in history occurred between the currently technological kingpins Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. These two have redefined what it means to be businessmen in the computer industry. Imagine, in less than 30 years, a band of shaggy nerds rose to become the richest people on Earth, and it is that story that deserves telling.  These geniuses transformed not only the way we communicate, but the way we live as well.     To begin,...

Money has a lot of importance as it the medium of exchange of the goods and services that we need on a day to day basis. With this in mind therefore, it is necessary to note that money has got to be kept in check because it affects the prices of commodities if it is too much in circulation and also if it is too little in circulation. There has got to be the right mix of money supply although it can never be perfect. Money causes such economic activities as inflation and it is as a result of these...

The Canadian Tire company has five major brands in the market.  The five products of the market mix are  Canadian Tire Retail, which is a dynamic dealer in general merchandise with over 475 stores in the Canadian coast-to coast environment. The main products that are marketed under the brand name include automotive parts, accessory and services sports and leisure products and home products. The second brand is Part Source that has 86 stores that sell automotive parts with promise for professional...

In business, authorities in the field such as Philip Kotler in his book Chaotics the business of managing and marketing in the age of turbulence have emphasized that any enterprise can only be led smoothly if the whole team involved in the strategizing and implementation of the policies that govern the enterprise are directed by a leader equipped with enough conceptual skills and competency in critical thinking. These attributes are invaluable especially in problem solving and decision making. Value...

Due to the advent of globalization and the expansion of world markets, the global market place has rather contracted and there are associations between all parts of the world. This progress into technology and modernization has given a great boost to new companies entering the market. Since there is growing trade among different parts of the world and geographical barriers are less than ever before, it is easier for companies to enter the market and establish themselves within the target market...

The value of a business plan to an organization.   A business is based on formulated set objectives. In order to achieve these objectives one needs to outline focused business strategies. This is where the concept of a detailed business plan is required. These helps in analyzing the pros and cons involved in execution of the business ideas in mind (Pinson  Jinnet, 2007, P.23). A business plan can be designed in any stage of a business. For start ups, a business plan is deemed on organizing...

The word Google has been more than just a brand name for the market it has also become a verb to define a specific action. People use the word Google not only to specify a website or a service in the computer Google became a very important word in the modern dictionary. Everyday, billions of people around the world browse the net and the global market could see how Google had dominated the globe with its numerous products and services. The company was also able to develop numerous products that...

Part I Background SummaryThe golf equipments industry registered very intensive competition among the key suppliers in 2005 and USGA came under intense pressure to enhance its business strategic approaches. During that year planning and management functions in companies plying their trade in the golf equipment industry were designed to optimize resource allocation and competitive advantage relative to rationality, maximization of profits and market responsiveness (Kotler  Keller 99). The preliminary...

Enron was founded in the year 1985 by Kenneth Lay following a merger of Internorth and Houston natural gas. After the merger, the company had an ownership of 37.000 miles of interstate and intra state pipelines which were being used to transport natural gas. This company grew and established itself as an international company through out the 1990s. However, towards the closure of year 2000, the company began to experience financial crisis leading to its bankruptcy in the year 2001 (Healy  Palepu,...

Tools for Effective LeadershipLeadership refers to a process through which an individual influences others to accomplish a goal(s) and directs the group or organization in a way that makes it more cohesive as well as coherent (Clifton, 2006). There are various leadership attributes that enable a leader to carry out his or her duties effectively. These include believes, values, skills, and knowledge among others. Any group, be it social, political or business organization would require an effective...