Applied Business Research – July/August 2010 Volume 26, Number 4 A New Look At Management Accounting Mohammad Talha, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia John B. Raja, Multimedia University, Melaka, Malaysia A. Seetharaman, S P Jain Center of Management, Singapore ABSTRACT This paper presents a comparison of the traditional management accounting with the new approach of management accounting with the use of latest information technology and manufacturing technologies
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Strategic Initiative Paper – Target FIN/370 Strategic Initiative In general, the Target Corporation’s overall strategic plan is to improve the relevance and reliability of its customer experience across multiple channels (in-store, online, mobile and social media), as well as preserve, grow and leverage the Target name and maintain a reputation of satisfying customer needs. Consistent with the overall strategy, Target Corporations plan for 2013, involved a number of strategic initiatives
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Business, De La Salle University, Tatt Avenue, Manila, Philippines Institute for Eco-planning and Development, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China Abstract This paper focuses on the current situation in the adaptation and adoption of industrial ecology in Asian Developing Countries (ADCs). The objective of this paper is to consider the possibilities to develop an eco-industrial development (EID) strategy for these developing countries. We review the regional indigenous resources of ADCs
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Abstract This paper discusses what arrangementsa firm should take to be more competitive in the federal acquisition market. Market research is the continuous process of scientifically gathering, recording, and examining data about customers, competitors, and market conditions, to support organizations make superior business decisions about the improvement and marketing of new or prevailing products and services.Market research data can be used to figure the acquisition strategy, to decide the
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Memo To: New Health Medical Systems management From: Date: Re: Evaluation of the staffing strategy Section 1- Introduction The following memo will evaluate New Health Medical Systems staffing strategy to determine how well it aligns with the new strategic goal and the requirement to fill 35 new positions. An innovative staffing strategy is to be generated by the director of staffing which involves: • Placement of ads in the local dailies • Approach staffing
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approach 14 1.5 Report structure 15 Chapter 2: Key Concepts from the Strategic HR Literature 17 2.1 Introduction 17 2.2 What is strategic HR? 17 2.3 From personnel management to strategic HRM 18 2.4 The impact of strategic HRM 21 2.5 The implementation of strategic HRM in the public sector 23 2.6 Key chapter findings 26 Chapter 3: The Developing Concept of Strategic HR in the Irish Civil Service 28 3.1 Introduction 28 3.2 Background
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Ethics Reflection Paper Ethics and Social Responsibility in Developing a Strategic Plan Strategic management is “The set of decisions and actions that result in the formulation and implementation of plans designed to achieve a company’s objectives”. (Pearce II & Robinson Jr., 2013, p.) When developing a strategic planning, besides focusing on the future goals of the company, it is essential that the leaders of the organization have the knowledge of the role of ethics and social
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Abstract preview Global Sourcing Development at IKEA – a Case Study Paper prepared for the 25th IMP conference Jens Hultman1, Susanne Hertz1, Rhona Johnsen2, Thomas Johnsen2 1: Jönköping International Business School, P.O Box 1026, SE-551 11 SWEDEN E-mail: jens.hultman@ihh.hj.se, susanne.hertz@ihh.hj.se Tel: +46 0(36) 10 10 00 2: Audencia Nantes School of Management, 8 Route de la Joneliere, BP 31222 – 44312 Nantes Cedex 3, France. E-mail: tjohnsen@audencia.com; rjohnsen@audencia.com Tel: + 33
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KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT THROUGH STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PROCESS ABSTRACT Knowledge Management (KM) is the key factor for the organizational success and survival. In the competitive business environments, knowledge management involve strategic management processes. The processes consist of formulating stages, implementation stages, and controlling stages. With a systematic strategic management approach, organizations are able to generate competitive advantage and achieve organizational objectives. This
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The Importance of Strategic Planning in Banking Performance: An Analyzing Examination Jia Li Abstract This paper explains the definition of Strategic Planning and how it is important in banking performance. As the comparison between Strategic Planning and Operational Planning, we get a general idea that Strategic Planning need to be considered and configured first when it comes to business planning. This paper also conducted a SWOT analysis to identify internal and external factors to eliminate
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