...Organizational systems vary and can be simple or complicated; complex or chaotic; and linear or nonlinear. System dynamics in its broadest sense seeks to provide information and knowledge of how relationships influence the behavior of the system (parts and whole) over time. Designing, and managing systems in an ever-changing environment can present leaders with challenges as well as opportunities. Ackoff and Gharajedaghi (1996) defined a system as “a whole defined by one or more functions, which consists of two or more essential parts” (p.13). Systems Theory, Systems Analysis and Systems Thinking examines input, processes, outputs and outcomes, with ongoing feedback. Social systems (groups, supply and demand, friendship, etc.) range from very simple to very complex. Complex systems, are comprised of numerous subsystems are arranged in hierarchies, and integrated to accomplish the overall goal of the overall system. Internal dynamics and effectiveness The structure of an organization macro (focus on larger social structural challenges) or micro (focus on everyday challenges) can have a direct effect on company productivity and effectiveness. Kilduff and Brass (2010) suggest at the macro level can consist of a broad spectrum of social processes...
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...Banking Research & Writing Table of content Introduction 3 Structure and functioning of UK banking system: 3 Performance measurement system 5 Trading revenues and Value-at-Risk 7 Evaluation of Regulatory Challenges of UK Universal Banking Model 9 Micro and macro prudential regulation 9 Basel II, III regulation 10 Global Financial Crises in UK 12 Conclusion 13 References 14 Introduction The UK managing an account has experienced considerable change in the course of the most recent 20 years, essentially determined by local deregulation and different strengths that have changed supply and interest qualities of the money related administrations industry. Elaboration of structure and functioning of the UK banking industry, Evaluation of Regulatory Challenges of UK Universal Banking Model and Global Financial Crises in UK is discussed further in this paper. Structure and functioning of UK banking system: The UK banking system is regularly said to be very focused and subsequently deficiently aggressive. The UK banking sector contains one market and not many markets. The UK banking system is indeed a mix of numerous separate product markets with rivalry originating from distinctive regions and diverse contenders. The High Street banks are all sizeable members in each of the business sector fragments and giving administrations to the overall population, the leading bank in each one fragment has a tendency to appear as something else. Business banking...
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...Professor: Mr. Wilberne Persuad Contents Introduction: 3 Literature Review: 4 Background: 4 Further look at the IMF: 4 The World Bank: 5 Loans facilities offered by the IMF: 5 Definition of Caribbean Business Environment (The Small Open Economy Model): 6 Characteristics of the Caribbean Business Environment: 6 Definition of a Financial Crisis: 7 What causes a Financial Crisis to occur? 8 Conclusion: 9 Descriptive analysis 10 Methodology 15 Conclusion 16 Social Instability: 16 Further look at the impact of the IMF’s procedures/objectives: 16 Potential Threat 17 Policy Responses: 18 Internally: 18 Externally: 18 Bibliography: 20 Introduction: This research paper aims to analyze the process of The International Monetary Fund in Barbados and how the country was affected by their guidelines. Barbados has been said to be one of the developing countries within the Caribbean Business Environment. However due to external shocks as well as weak domestic policies, Barbados was forced to ask the IMF for their aid as a last option, to stabilize the country’s economy. This research paper intends to highlight that the significance of The IMF as well as the impact as it relates to small open economies. There will be a literature review informing all of the relevant information pertaining to the general subject topic. Afterwards, a case study will be presented on Barbados and our findings. Once all the information has been disclosed, a conclusion...
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...1 Human Resource Development Assignment For Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management By Krishan Naidoo Student Number: 134412 Word count: 4303 APPENDIX A: ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET 2 ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET Surname Naidoo Krishan First Name/s Student Number 134412 HRD Subject 2 Assignment Number Philip De Kock Tutor’s Name Nelspruit Examination Venue Date Submitted 15/04/2016 x Submission (√) First Submission .resubmission PO Box 1014 Postal Address E-Mail Lydenburg 1120 Knaidoo6@oldmutual.com (Work) 013 759 1772 (Home) Contact Numbers Course/Intake (Cell) 076 728 7268 PGDBM January 2016 Intake Declaration: I hereby declare that the assignment submitted is an original piece of work produced by myself. Signature: K.Naidoo Date: 15/04/2016 3 Table of contents 1. Assignment questions 2. Answers 3. Bibliography 4 QUESTION 1 (50) Individuals and organisations are entering an era where adapting to a developing learning society and a knowledge economy forge the way for many organisations. In the case above, Finland has realised the benefits of a knowledge-based economy. Bearing this in mind: 1.1 Critically discuss how effective HRD practices and an effective HRD strategy in the workplace can provide the levers of control for the future of a growing knowledge-economy in countries like South Africa, Russia and the country in which you reside. (30) 1.2 Discuss the impact...
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...Submitted by: Danial Hosseinzadeh December 19, 2010 I. The HRD specialist as change agent Human Resource Development plays the most critical role in the company as they are the main people who know the circulation structure of each organization within, events and employees credibility from the start. These people have a very sharp knowledge on their profession, as specialist of an institution, they have extensive skills and training to perform different task to be applied in the company’s reputation and success. They are called the change agent for they are authorized to implement what are new policies and procedures, in which both can benefit. There are two types of changes in an organization that HRD involved in, the macro and micro. A macro change intends to ultimately improve the effectiveness of the organization while micro is directed to individuals, small groups and teams. So the HRD professional may also be directly involved in carrying out the intervention strategy, such as facilitating a meeting of the employees responsible for planning and implementing the actual change process. II. The HRD Executive as strategic Manager The HRD executive/manager has primary responsibility for all HRD activities. HRD must integrate programs with the goals and strategies of the organization, and normally assumes a leadership role in the executive development program, if one exists. If the organization has both an HRM and an HRD executive, the HRD executive must work closely...
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...Organizational Development and Planned Changed Lashawnda Norris Everest University Online MAN 5285 Organizational Development and Change Dr. Jimmie Flores Organizational Development and Planned Change Organizational development is a set of planned-change techniques or interventions designed to improve organization effectiveness and employee well-being (Balzac, 2011). According to Worren, et al. (1999) stated: “change management is clearly broader than OD in that it includes a wide range of intervention strategies that may enhance human performance directly or indirectly, including process consultation, work restructuring, strategic HRM planning, and the design or development of information technology (IT) solutions (e.g., user interface design) A crucial feature of change management is that it is seen as only one component of a larger organizational change effort, the other components being strategy, business processes, and technology”. In many organizations, organizational development is primarily concerned with managing change in such a way that knowledge and skills are transferred to build the organization’s ability to achieve goals and solve problems (Cummings, et al., 2009). Worren & Ruddle (1999) states: “Organizational development places specific emphasis on the human resources and organizational culture functions. Talent must be attracted, retained and shepherded in order to achieve long-term success in an information economy. Companies that...
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...(General External Business Environment ) The Micro environment is a relatively remote environment and the elements that compose it have an indirect influence on the organization. This environment is typically composed of factors such as social values, educational, political, economic, legal, behavioral, demographic, natural environment, natural resources, and technological (Asheghian & Ebrahimi, 1990; Grant, 1999). A PESTEL analysis is a framework or tool used by marketers to analyze and monitor the macro-environmental (external marketing environment) factors that have an impact on an organization. The result of which is used to identify threats and weaknesses which is used in a SWOT analysis. PESTEL ANALYSIS of Australia stands for: Political : The political atmostphere of Australia is stable and the country enjoys a democratic structure based on English common law. Capitalist venture are welcome and encouraged.the queensland area is a major hub of development,and the government is involved in ensuring that safty and growth of its people and environment are protected and supported. The area of gold coast is particularly fabled,as it features surfing,nightlife,fine dining, and access to natural areas of the surround region (gold coast city council,2011)Any business venture in this region would enjoy a stable political environment, a supported tourism industry,and a potential market niche;however, taxes...
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...(General External Business Environment ) The Micro environment is a relatively remote environment and the elements that compose it have an indirect influence on the organization. This environment is typically composed of factors such as social values, educational, political, economic, legal, behavioral, demographic, natural environment, natural resources, and technological (Asheghian & Ebrahimi, 1990; Grant, 1999). A PESTEL analysis is a framework or tool used by marketers to analyze and monitor the macro-environmental (external marketing environment) factors that have an impact on an organization. The result of which is used to identify threats and weaknesses which is used in a SWOT analysis. PESTEL ANALYSIS of Australia stands for: Political : The political atmostphere of Australia is stable and the country enjoys a democratic structure based on English common law. Capitalist venture are welcome and encouraged.the queensland area is a major hub of development,and the government is involved in ensuring that safty and growth of its people and environment are protected and supported. The area of gold coast is particularly fabled,as it features surfing,nightlife,fine dining, and access to natural areas of the surround region (gold coast city council,2011)Any business venture in this region would enjoy a stable political environment, a supported tourism industry,and a potential market niche;however, taxes in terms of payroll and...
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...Business Global Business Macro Environment of France Macro Environment of France Table of Content Introduction 3 Pest Analysis 4 - Political 4 - Economic 6 - Socio Cultural 6 - Technological 8 Opportunities 9 - Political 9 - Economic 9 - Social 11 - Technology 11 Threats 12 - Political 12 - Economic 12 - Social 13 - Technology 13 Conclusion 14 Introduction The macro environmental brought together factors that influence an enterprise situation in its market by changing its supply and demand in an exogenous way. The enterprise can’t influence them, but it has to anticipate because they are source of opportunities and threat. In this written work, the macro environmental will be discuss with the example of France. The choice of this country is du to many facts. France was one of the 6 country who created the Europe in 1957. Nowadays this organization allow many countries to develop themselves by a free trade of products and people. This country is a sort of example and as French student I am involve in France economy. To present the macro environmental of France, an analysis...
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...Full Paper for IC2011 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON "India Emerging: Opportunities and Challenges" THEME Enablers to Development Sub-Themes Entrepreneurship Topic: Social Entrepreneurship Author 1*: Digvijay Singh Affiliation: Student of Department of Business Management NIT Kurukshetra 136119, Haryana E-mail: digvijay.singh572@gmail.com Author 2: Aakriti Mittal Affiliation: Student of Department of Business Management NIT Kurukshetra 136119, Haryana E-mail: aakriti21@gmail.com Author 3: Vaishali arora Affiliation: Student of Department of Business Management NIT Kurukshetra 136119, Haryana E-mail: vaishaliarora1@gmail.com *Author to contact in case of any query. Social entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship is a topic of interest to academics, business people, and governments around the world. The dynamism and vitality of entrepreneurship research is reflected in the flow of new ideas and themes in the entrepreneurship literature. For many, mainstream entrepreneurship is inextricably bound with the creation of new technology firms, however, this is only part of a wide and varied terrain. The focus of this paper is social entrepreneurship - those activities associated with the perception of opportunities to create...
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...develop learners’ ability to evaluate the elements of the macro environment and its relation to an organisation. Select an organisation which you are familiar with. Explain the elements of its macro environment and discuss how these element(s) affect your selected organisation. Recommend improvements that can be made by the organisation in managing the macro environment effectively. Criteria Description on the selected organisation Description on the general macro environment elements Identification and discussion on element(s) of macro environment that affects the selected organisation Recommendations to improve management of the macro environment in the selected organization 1.0 Introduction A macro environment comprises the external factors that can significantly impact its performance and ability to compete in its marketplace. These factors are often out of the control or management ability of a company. Factors typically include economic, demographic, political, and technological forces in business. Business owners and managers often spend copious amount of time and effort to assess the overall economic environment in order to determine the number and strength of each factor. Strategies and performance reviews can help owners and managers use the macro environment factors to create a competitive advantage for their respective companies. For companies with a global foot-print, their exposure to macro environment elements is magnified. The Coca-Cola...
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...International Management Culture, Strategy, and Behavior Ninth Edition Fred Luthans University of Nebraska-Lincoln •Jonathan P. Doh Villanova University Mc Graw Hill Education Table of Contents Part One Environmental Foundation 1 2 The World of International Management: An Interconnected World Introduction Globalization and Internationalization Globalization, Antiglobalization, and Global Pressures Global and Regional Integration The Shifting Balance of Economic Power in the Global Economy 2 4 6 6 9 12 Global Economic Systems Market Economy Command Economy Mixed Economy 19 19 19 20 Economic Performance and Issues of Major Regions Established Economies Emerging Economies Developing Economies on the Verge 20 20 22 26 The World of International Management—Revisited 30 Summary of Key Points 32 Key Terms 32 Review and Discussion Questions 32 Answers to the In-Chapter Quiz 33 Internet Exercise: Global Competition in Fast Food 33 In the International Spotlight: India 2 Globalization and International Linkages 34 The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment 36 The World of International Management: Social Media and the Pace of Change 36 Political Environment Ideologies Political Systems 38 39 41 Legal and Regulatory Environment Basic Principles of International Law Examples of Legal and Regulatory Issues Privatization Regulation...
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...largest “packagers” of individual mortgages into mortgage backed securities (MBS) which they guarantee against loss. We will be addressing the following threats to your financial institutions stability. Counterparty risk. Internal and external vulnerability and threats. Stemming the tide of losses from overly aggressive practices in lending continues to retard the marketplace and has yet to reach equilibrium. The use of macro measures is of critical importance in returning the company to profitability. \ The use of Macroeconomic Measures, Using Aggregate Data. These measures approach threats to financial stability from the top down: Is aggregate credit growing too fast? Are credit underwriting standards falling? Are asset prices too high relative to fundamentals? “In an internal boom-bust cycle, an initial market upswing entices new investors and rising prices until additional capital or investors’ nerves are exhausted.”(Evanoff, Kaufman, and Malliaris, 2012). “This process can be amplified by capital rules that encourage banks to increase leverage when the economy is expanding and loan losses are low.” (Hanson, Kashyap, and Stein, 2011). “In the ensuing bust, a credit crunch can occur as participants switch from lending too much to lending too little.” (Brunnermeier, 2009). A selling point for some macroeconomic measures is their early-warning potential, which derives from the view that large-scale systemic imbalances should be visible in appropriately constructed aggregate measures...
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... Course: Date: Introduction Issues of growth and prosperity have raised many controversies among policy makers. Growth in the economy has been associated with strong GDP levels. Nations are struggling towards achievement of economic growth. Policy makers believe that, through growth, there is prosperity, full employment, stability, and future economic sustainability. Just as humans, growth relies on ecosystems for survival. The question is whether economic growth is substantial for assuring stability and prosperity. Jackson, the author of “Prosperity without growth” has inspired this discussion. According to Jackson, policy makers have of reviewing the current trends of economies (Jackson, 2011, p. 3). The current economic growth has pushed humanity to the edges of environmental, financial and social catastrophe. Growth models have failed to deliver humanity’s major wishes that include; full employment, prosperity and stability. Economic growth is dependent on the environment. Natural resources and ecosystems upon which humans depend on are dying out as a result of economic growth. The future is at risk if economies continue to harm the environment. This paper wishes to prove that there is prosperity without growth; through environmental sustainability programs. Aim a. To identify conditions that may define a sustainable economy and how they affect CEOs of Colorful Corporations. b. Providing future vision and strategies that should be considered for a sustainable...
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...disparity (The unequal distribution of household or individual income across the various participants in the economy) and chronic fiscal imbalances (situation where all of the future debt obligations of a government are different from the future income streams) -Other issues: natural disasters such as 2011 earthquake in Japan, flood in Thailand, Political uncertainty in China and Middle East -Globalization has compounded the types and level of business risks. *Typical challenges that managers face involve politics, cultural differences, global competition, Terrorism and Technology. Managers in companies are struggling to find ways to balance their social responsibilities, their images, and their competitive strategies. -PESTEL- An analytical tool to develop and understanding of exogenous risk -Pestel analysis- Political, Ethical, Social, Technological, Environmental and legal understanding or environmental scanning that is CRITICAL if we are to strategically plan and develop our value proposition. -> Exogenous creates Endogenous RISK SWOT Analysis- an analytical tool that helps you develop an understanding of how exogenous risks influences endogenous risks for the firm The Global Business environment Globalisation- Global competition characterized by networks of international linkages between countries, institutions, and people in an independent global economy. Five key global trends: 1. Changing...
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