...|1a. Module Title: |1b. Module Code: | |Crisis, Change and Creativity in Contemporary Business |BP1BS313 | |2a. Module Scheme: |2b. Name of Programme(s): | |Undergraduate |BSc(Hons) in Business and Management | |3a. Module Leader: |3b. Location: | |Ioannis Doukas (Ph.D Candidate) |Business School | |4a. Module Status: |4b. Module Credit Rating: |4c. Module Type: | |Dedicated |20 |Core Module (Compulsory Module) | |5. Programme Stage in which module is offered: | |Year 3, Semester A | |6. Total learning hours: ...
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...TRIDENT UNIVERSITY Module 1 Case Assignment MGT 501: Management and Organizational Behavior Dr. August 17, 2011 ABSTRACT Has anyone ever really been satisfied with their chosen job, career choice, and an anticipated promotion or being bored with certain levels of achievement? It is difficult dealing with employee’s attitude and wondering if he or she is or is not satisfied on the job and also wondering if his or her level of motivation toward success is being achieved to produce at the level the company needs to succeed. These areas are studied in what is called the three gaps between HR practice and the scientific research in the area of employee attitudes in general and the most focal is employee attitude in particular what promotes job satisfaction. I will attempt to explain the three gaps described in HR practices according to the article by Lise M. Saari titled “Employee Attitudes and Job Satisfaction” are the causes of employee’s attitudes, the results of positive or negative job satisfaction, and how to measure and influence employee attitudes. This paper will also explain how and to which extent research on job satisfaction resolves each of the three gaps, and I will use at least two examples to show where do the gaps still exist and how future research on job satisfaction can help to close these gaps? GAP ONE: ATTITUDES The dispositional influence correlates to Maslow’s theory of an individual needs. Other than the principles needs of a human...
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...A psychological cognitive bias related to how a person's expectations or the degree to which something stands out can affect observations. Selective perception can be used by a business to target its marketing campaigns to influence and appeal to desirable potential customers for its product or service. Facebook research examines privacy in online social networking sites, aiming to improve the security and privacy management of personal information. As a first step, Facebook is examining and proposing improvements to current privacy mechanisms. This addresses one aspect of the problem: improving the ability of users to manage their privacy if they desire. Facebook is extremely popular and has numerous information disclosure categories and also has more extensive privacy settings than similar sites. Facebook is making up a new interface, for managing privacy settings in Facebook that focuses around the audience point of view. Although, Facebook has an uncontrollable access to everybody’s data, regardless privacy settings, even users who adjust those settings can be surprised by where their information winds up. Facebook had an overall increase in certain digital problems such as ID thefts, phishing schemes, and security breaches in the past year, while issues related malware and unauthorized credit charges are occurring neither more nor less frequently than in the prior 12 months. What influenced my decision was all of the review that I saw. Sheryl Sandberg left Google after...
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...Final Exam: Leadership Approach Webster University MGNT 5670, Managerial Leadership Professor NAME March 7, 2015 Student NAME Abstract In this paper we will discuss the concept of Leadership i.e. how to manage and follow an effective approach as a leader. Leadership is important within an organization. Leadership contribute to the success of an organization, which require skills and experience from each leader. We will discuss The Zen Leader 10 ways to go from barley managing to leading, and identify the purpose of the book, the themes, principles, and concepts as it relates to DuBrin whom we have discussed in Leadership Practices and Skills the past eight weeks. Table of Contents Introduction 3 The Zen Leader: Leadership Discussion 4 The Zen Leader Relative to DuBrin Leadership Approach 7 Conclusion 9 References 10 Introduction Within this introductory, we are showing the Leadership approach used by The Zen Leader and how it impacted the Leadership management as discussed in 10 ways to go From Barely Managing to Leading Fearlessly. The book discussed the principles that leaders could follow in order to manage an organization, decision-making process, and stakeholders. Dr. Whitelaw introduced ten principles of leadership in different chapters and each chapter contains a Zen “flip” that’s consider; how to practice awakening...
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...1) Delta(Song) is trying to compete with other low-cost airlines and the major airlines. However, it is suffering from high cost problem. As mentioned in the case, Song is running at about 15% higher than its competitor Jet Blue. Another problem is low revenue. Song targeted Women and leisure travellers, the ticket price of it should be lower comparing to other airlines facing businessmen, and it leads to a lower profit margin. Low profit margin and high cost make the financial problem together. 2) Song is trying to target customers which are differnet from Delta Airlines, the parent company.It tries to focus on mostly women and leisure travellers, it tries to cut cost by sharing staffs with Delta Airline. I think trying to focus on new groups of customers is a good strategy as the management has thinked about the industry environment and competitive environment. It is highly competitive in the high-class airline segment and low-cost environment, so the management has tried to avoid too much competition and focus on new segments. Theoretically, I think it is a good strategy. However, it turns out to a unstatisfactory result. One of the reason is that the promotion is not good enough. Although Song has spent $12 million on promotion and advertising, it does not help Song to build up a clear image. Travelling public are confused about which type of airline Song is. 3) Song is sharing pilots with its parent company, Delta Airlines. On the other hand, Song hire flight attandents...
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...1. What criteria would you recommend USP use in selecting its projects this year? The criteria I would recommend USP in selecting its projects this year would be the initial cost, how much would production increase, decrease lead-time, is the project a necessity (silk screen or inkjet printer). 2. Based on your recommended criteria, what projects would you recommend USP fund this year? Are there any types of projects you would recommend USP pursue that were not proposed? If USP would invest $700,000, I would recommend USP to pursue the purchase of inkjet printers because they have a lower initial cost, the productivity will be the same as the new silk screen printer and it is a necessity. They will also be able to add more printers if needed to increase production in the future for $23,500. The payback will be less than one year compared to the silk screen. The four-color positives project would cut lead time to the process in place. With a cost of $175,000 and reoccurring cost of $375 each job. Pursue the ISO 9000 project in order to get processes standardized and then being able to go global. Then there are still some resources to get the ink mixing procedure less specialized. Possible projects that were not proposed could be digital printing or what new processes are being used now in the industry. 3. What, if any, additional information would you want in making your recommendations? How would you go about obtaining this information? How important...
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...Minor Programme^ (Applicable to students admitted in 2012-13) Integrated BBA Programme^ Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 units* as follows: (a) Two required courses: MGNT1010**, 1020 (b) Three courses from the following elective courses: DSME1035 (or 2030), FINA2010 (or 2310), MGNT2040, 2510, MKTG2010 (c) One 3-unit course at DSME/FINA/MGNT/MKTG 3000 and above level * 6 units 9 units ** 3 units Total: 18 units As non-IBBA-Major BBA students cannot take MGNT1010, they can take any MGNT-coded course to replace MGNT1010. Those who have taken MGNT-coded courses (or #equivalent or closely related courses) required by this minor programme in their major programme would not be allowed to take these MGNT-coded courses again. Instead, no more than two courses which count towards the fulfillment of students’ respective Major Programme requirements shall count towards the fulfillment of this Minor Programme. Students who have taken UGEC2750 can be exempted from taking MGNT1010 by replacing it with an elective course as listed in the requirements for IBBA Minor Programme. Other Minor Programmes offered by Individual Departments^ a. Business Economics^ Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 units as follows: DSME1030 (or ECON2011), DSME1040 (or ECON2021) Two courses from: DSME3030, 3040, 3070, 3080, 4040, 4050, 4080, 4090 One additional 3-unit course at DSME 3000 and above level Total: b. (a) (b) Management Information Systems^ Students are required...
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...THE PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY TAFT AVENUE, MANILA GRADUATE SCHOOL RESEARCH CASE PAPER FORMAT Title Page Acknowledgment Approval Sheet Executive Summary The case paper synopsis discussing the company’s current situation and the problems besetting the firm. The final paragraph states the possible alternative courses of actions solution to the problem. Possibly 1-2 pages only. Table of Contents (include all details of List of Appendices, Exhibits, etc) Chapter 1 The Problem and Its Background a) Introduction The researcher cites the relevance and the importance of the study in term of its existence. The researcher likewise mention theories or concepts linked with his/her present study in relation to the total industry setting where it belongs and how it helped them to overcome problems of the firm. The introductory chapter will have the background of the problems to give the reader a bird’s eye view of the study. b) Background of the Study This section discusses the research environment (locate) under study stating briefly the history of the company. It contains concise situational analysis of the past, present and the future outlook of the company. It discusses the thorough analysis of the organization problems and how the company will solve them. There are case papers which include: c) Scope and Limitation of the Study This includes the coverage of the study, the participants, the issues...
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...[pic] Case Study: [pic] ONE LAIYA BEACH RESORT Bgy Laiya, San Juan, Batangas, Philipines A Research Case Study by: Mark Louis V. Birot BSBA Major in Management - ETEAAP A C K N O W L E G E M E N T First of all, I would like to thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the providence and strength He has given me in completing this project. Second, I would like to dedicate this to my father, Pastor Joselito R . Birot for being my inspiration in completing this decade-long fulfillment of my dreams which at first I thought would not be possible but now became possible. This goes the same for my family members who always believe in me. I would also like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Paulo Sison and Family for extending all the help in having access to the resort information that I need in completing this study. It would have been very difficult for me to do this due to work schedule without their help. Thanks also to my Senior Manager Liza Tazewell, for extending me the privilege of adjusting my schedule to attend to very important classes at the University. To the Philippine Women’s University office of the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency Accreditation Program (PWU-ETEEAP) headed by Director Dr. Hipolito T. Palcon , my sincerest gratitude for being very nice and accommodating to working students like us, especially Prof. Glenda. Lastly, I would like to acknowledge all the brethren of Lighthouse Apostolic Ministry of...
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...Kimberly Hoefer April 29, 2015 Integrated Case Week 7 MGNT 5000- Webster University The principle of management control that I would recommend as the new Police chief is the bureaucratic control approach. The bureaucratic control uses rules, policies, authority, written documentation and reward systems to control the behavior and performance of the organization. Due to the severity of the issues that were address by the Mayor and city council the bureaucratic control approach will help streamline the system of rules and standards that will take place immediately. The process will help with standard of behavior for all department functions and employees. The ethical behavior has been a huge issue and will be the first thing that needs to be addressed. I would like to start with a town hall meeting for each department to address all the issues and concerns. I would also like to get suggestions from the department on how to turn around the negative reputation of the police officers, and how to create a positive outlook from the community regarding the police officers. By addressing the issues and concerns in individual departments it will help set the standards for every department. I would suggest reviewing the performance standards and set up new performance and rules for each police officer to follow within the department and while they are out on the streets serving the community. Performance will be measured by...
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...Ethical Employment Issue Heather Pagington Webster University Corporate Responsibility and Society MGNT 5990 Greg Hoffmann January 15, 2014 Ethical Employment Issue Working for an ethical company or for a company that makes ethical decisions is important. One organization that I could not work for is Planned Parenthood. My stance on abortion is completely Pro-Life. My beliefs come from my faith and love for children. The below includes my reasons for my objections to Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood is the number one provider of abortions in the nation. Interestingly enough they promote themselves as, "America's most trusted provider of reproductive healthcare." Planned Parenthood does not like to talk about its abortion business, but it runs the nation's largest abortion chain and commits over 300,000 abortions a year (Tolck, 2013). 1. Abortion is murder. Planned Parenthood's schedule each day is a kill list (Hasson, 2013). After watching the movie The Silent Scream in high school, no one will be able to convince me that a zygote, embryo or fetus is not a human being. The baby tried to avoid the instrument that was inserted into the woman to extract him or her. a) Planned Parenthood kills twice as many innocent human beings every week as died in the terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001. b) Planned Parenthood also has a goal of reducing the population. 2. Debate on when birth begins is ongoing. a) Some say life begins at conception b) Some say life...
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...MGNT 3650 June 12, 2011 Chapter 1 Closing Case-IKEA How has the globalization of markets benefited IKEA? Globalization of markets has benefited IKEA by making it easy to expand into different countries. Now that the whole world has excess to the internet, everyone is basically wearing and listening to the same things. This is very beneficial to IKEA because there isn’t a lot the company has to do with the style they originally started in Sweden. With the globalization of markets it makes it easier for customers to buy products from IKEA online or at the warehouse with their country “social” demographics and culture in mind. “The worldwide success of a growing list of products that have become household names is evidence that consumers the worlds over, despite deep-rooted cultural differences, are becoming more and more alike - or, as the author puts it, "homogenized." In consequence, he contends, the traditional MNC's strategy of tailoring its products to the needs of multiple markets may put it at a severe disadvantage vis-a-vis competitors who apply marketing imagination to the task of developing advanced, functional, reliable standardized products, at the right price, on a global scale.” How has the globalization of production benefited IKEA? This has saved IKEA time and money. IKEA has producers to supply each of its big markets; it helps by knowing the styles of each market. For example the producer for...
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...The fundamental Principles ( COBIC ) Integrity Members should behave with integrity in all professional, business and personal financial relationships. Integrity implies honesty, fair dealing and truthfulness. Objectivity Members should strive for objectivity in all professional and business judgments. Objectivity is the state of mind which has regard to all considerations relevant to the task in hand or fair judgment. Professional competence Members should not accept or perform work which they are not competent to undertake unless they obtain such advice and assistance as will enable them competently to carry out the work. Confidentiality Be prudent in the use and protection of information acquired in the course of duties. Not to use information for any personal gain or in a way that would be contrary to the law or detrimental to the ethics. Professional behavior Members should behave with courtesy and consideration towards all with whom they come into contact during the course of performing their work. Ethical threats Self-interest threat It occurs when auditor could benefit from a financial interest in an audit client. Self review threat It occurs when the audit from a member or audit team put itself in a position of reviewing the subject that previously the member is responsible Familiarity threat It occurs when auditor has a close relationship with the client Advocacy threat It occurs when the audit from a member of the audit team promotes/support...
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...2 million would be considered risky and thus 8% of this 2 m bank would have to keep aside as capital requirement as per Basel 1. 3. Quality of counter party was not considered = one of the main weaknesses of the Basel 1 (i.e. no differentiation if GE/Apple/Microsoft took loans or any new companies with no CF’s at all) Basel 2 in 2004 Again calculation of how much capital to be kept aside by banks due to risks arising from credit risk, market risk(banks hold a lot of positions in capital mkt so risk involved) and operational risk(fraud, natural catastrophe, govt changes etc) was discussed in Basel Accord 2. 1. Credit risk+ Market risk+ Operational risk 2. Risk management process brought into place = Regulators can come inhow mgnt structure is of bank and how banks can measure and quantify the risk (Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment...
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...MGNT 7090 – BUSINESS STRATEGY GUIDELINES FOR INDIVIDUAL PROJECT You should view this individual project as an opportunity to refine your strategic analysis and formulating skills and apply them to a practical situation—preferably one that has benefit to you and your career. For most students, this will be the organization for which you have an inherent interest. It might be your family’s business or a company that you have worked for, or it could be an organization for which you would like to work in the future. Personally, I prefer you not take a famous international company like Starbucks, Alibaba or Wal-Mart, but you can if you want. You are to take on the role of a consultant and devise a plan to improve and implement the strategy of the company of your choice. Note, this is a rough guideline, and you may modify the structure as you see fit. The basic components of the project are as follows: I. Overview (~1-2 pages) -- Give an overview of the firm, including a brief history, its strategy, its tactics, its primary competitors and its goals. Questions you may wish to consider addressing: What is the ownership structure? Is it a family organization? Is it a government bureau or department? Is it a state-owned enterprise (SOE)? Is it a conglomerate or a division of a larger organization? What are the major strengths and weaknesses? What is the process by which strategy is formed? What are major issues or problems the organization is facing? II. External...
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