variation in the distribution of possible supply chain outcomes, their likelihood, and their subjective values" (March & Shapira, 1987, p. 1404). However, this definition has since been expanded upon to account for all the different departments and functions that operate within a supply chain. This leads to an overall definition of supply chain risk as "any risks for the information, material and product flows from original supplier to the delivery of the final product for the end user" (Juttner, et al
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Submitted by: Student ID: Date of Submission: Table of Contents: Introduction: 2 Task 1 3 1.1 Assessment on the role of strategic marketing in an organization: 3 1.2 Analysis on the relationship between corporate strategy and marketing strategy: 3 1.3 Analysis on how marketing strategy is developed: 5 Task 2 6 2.1 Evaluation on approaches to internal environmental analysis 6 2.2 Evaluate approaches to external environmental
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cost accounting; differentiate between cost accounting and financial accounting; state importance of cost accounting; explain limitations of cost accounting. 27.1 MEANING AND SCOPE OF COST ACCOUNTING Cost accounting is the process of determining and accumulating the cost of product or activity. It is a process of accounting for the incurrence and the control of cost. It also covers classification, analysis, and interpretation of cost. In other words, it is a system of accounting, which provides the
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management) * Introducing controls to prevent or restrain losses as a result of the constraints posed by the operating environment of the business (downside management) * Exercising methods and techniques to reduce the variance between anticipated financial outcomes and actual results (uncertainty management) 2. Risk and uncertainty? * Uncertainty arises from a person's imperfect state of knowledge about future events. * Perceived uncertainty : depends on information that person
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values-driven company and our eight core values include the following: Excellent customer service, Taking care of our people, Giving back, Doing the "right" thing, Creating shareholder value, Respect for all people, Entrepreneurial spirit, Building strong relationships.” (Home Depot, 2014). According to Exhibit 2.1 in chapter two, Top management of a company provide strategic direction after assessing the external and internal environments. Taking a look at the external environment, some of Opportunities available
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of Subjects Principles of Management Managerial Economics Financial Accounting Environment Management Quantitative Techniques Business Legislation Communication Skills- I Computers for Managers ITM UNIVERSITY, RAIPUR Master of Business Administration Subject: Principles of Management Semester-I Unit I Introduction - Nature, function, definition and importance of management, Definition, nature, purpose and scope of management, Functions of a manager, an overview of planning, organizing, staffing
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Technology, Mesra Patna Campus Patna Campus ravindra94314@gmail.com nidhi_jain3312@yahoo.com Distribution & Supply Chain Management Abstract This study aims at distribution system of a goods and service and its supply chain management. It focuses on types and levels of distribution channel. It also includes emerging distribution channel and rapidly increasing electronic business and its unique channels. The study includes examples
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value for money, customer satisfaction etc. The International Organisation for Standards (ISO) defines TQM as, "TQM is a management approach for an organisation, centered on quality, based on the participation of all its members and aiming at long-term success through customer satisfaction and benefits to all members of the organisation and to society." ISO 8402:1994 TQM acts as an umbrella under which everyone in the organisation can strive for customer satisfaction, reduce costs and wastage and
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also discuss how these theories have contributed to the current interventions used by different organisations to manage human resources. With the development of the industrial organisations and the beginning of issues linked to their structure and management, the importance of managerial practises arose and different methodologies were used in order to accomplish their aims and objectives as organisations. These strategies revolve around the next major approaches: Classical approach which stresses
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a definition of the project. The Project Manager then ensures that the project is delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality standard (within agreed specifications). He/she ensures the project is effectively resourced and manages relationships with a wide range of groups (including all project contributors). The Project Manager is also responsible for managing the work of consultants, allocating and utilising resources in an efficient manner and maintaining a co-operative, motivated
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