Influence Case Studies Samples For Students

Question 1

The two famous basketball coaches are Bob Knight and Mike Kryzewski. They are known for being the most successful coaches in terms of leadership and winning records. Coach Knight was successful while he was the coach of the basketball at Indiana University. Coach K has been successful from the time he became the head coach at Duke University. Coach K possesses both human skills and conceptual skills from Kratz leadership model. Coach K was once quoted saying that he does not desire to be a dictator, but he desired to be a manager. He embraced flexibility and dynamics in his ...

Introduction

The present case study illustrates the importance of 360 degrees feedback in the assessment of the performance of employees and the utilization of the feedback to take organizational decisions and leadership development. In the case study the 360 degree feedback of Alex Sander that was provided by his colleagues, superiors and customers has been discussed. Sam Glass initiates the feedback with Alex as he is his supervisor and needs to ensure the development of Alex in the organization. The case study demonstrates the power of communication in leadership so as to influence the decisions of the followers.

360 Degrees Feedback

The traditional ...

Introduction

People living in a family setup are bound to get into conflicts every now and then. Conflicts between people arise because of antagonism of interests and opinions within the family and among the disagreeing family members. Unresolved disputes cause breakdown of relationships between the discontentment members thus the need to resolve a dispute expeditiously within the family is key to maintaining healthy relationships.

This case study involves a couple, Leonora and Joshua who are having disagreements about Leonora returning to work after taking care of Christa, their daughter who is three months old now. The couple is experiencing retaliations and rejection between ...

Question 1

One of the causes of lack of effective management is that my age is an issue to some of the members of the management team. Additionally, they feel that I do not have the experience that is required for such a position. Additionally, they feel that they have already developed a comfortable working and communication relationship with their line managers, which makes them handle their duties well since they feel that their issues are directly heard at the headquarters. They seem to think that reporting through me may be inefficient and that their issues that they raise may be neglected. Furthermore, ...

Upon watching 50 advertisements late in the evening last night, I noticed several similarities, and I categorized the patterns into five groups. The firstare cars. The second arethe animals, and the third is family. Next are the visual ads and the last are the sexy ads. These are based on the image and identification stages of decoding advertisements. The first object, cars, is quite evident in its use. The ads are basically selling car brands. Thus, the ad frames are mainly composed of the car brand swiftly running on long-winded highways and the surroundings becoming blurry (“Hyundai Elantra ...

Despite displaying the features of an emerging economy and creating a perception that things are improving in the year 2008, a closer look at Egypt reveals otherwise with major economic and political problems hidden underneath. One of the long-term issues was inflation which was relatively high. As the worldwide economic meltdown took the center state in year 2008-2009, the country saw many of their economic drivers slowdown. Tourism one of the drivers in the country economy fell sharply as the economic crisis continued. Also, the Egypt’s working expatriates remittances dropped as the as construction in the gulf region stalled. Earning ...

Introduction

The four P’s of marketing, commonly known as the marketing mix, are factors that influence the marketing strategy of a firm. These P’s are product, place, price and promotion (Baker, 2012). Each of this P’s had their own importance in the marketing strategy and influence the performance of the firm differently. Since the firm’s main aim is to make profit through gaining market and competitive advantage, these four P’s are crucial in the success and performance of the firm. Consumers make their purchasing decision basing them on the four P’s. However, though the ...

Current pattern suggest that police may have to give more attention in engaging the public in a constructive dialogue to have influence and power. The police should position themselves to educate and lead community on security issues when they prefer or are needed to do so. With professionalism, the main fundamental obligation is to establish conducive environment for law enforcement where ethical behavior is supreme. Proactive, preventive measures may be enforced by the police thereby increasing community satisfaction and trust, therefore, eliminating the need for power or influence to enforce law. Professionalism creates an accessible and open process for accepting ...

Hilary Clinton and Steve Jobs are ranked among the most influential leaders in the United States. Whereas Clinton has put a mark in the political history of the United States, Jobs set a benchmark in the world of business through building Apple Inc. from scratch to being one of the leading companies in the world. The success of Clinton and Jobs in their relevant fields is attributed to their leadership tactics (Shambaugh, 2010). Although the two leaders ventured in two different professions, similarities and differences could be drawn from their leadership approaches.

Leadership Styles

Jobs leadership can be categorized into various styles of ...

Question 1

Canine Supplies has no ground in Business law to claim the payment from Kate since she had legally relinquished the ownership of the business rights to a different entity (Hicks & Goo, 28). The best avenue for them to obtain payment for their products would be to prosecute Andrew. Once a business changes ownership the new owner takes up liability to shoulder expenses incurred from the commencement of his or her tenure to run the business. Kate would be liable to pay if and only if she was one who had incurred the debt in question. This case is related to ...

Health Information Technology

1. Who should be responsible for funding and implementation of EMR/EHR?

In my opinion I think state entities such as health care services funded by the federal should take care of this cost. This would help relieve the burden placed on private investors who eventually filter that cost down to the consumer/ patient. Anytime there are major technological changes in health care the costs go the consumer who already cannot afford health care due to either lack of insurance coverage or rising costs of care (Buntin, 2010).

2. What incentives should be offered by policy makers to influence providers?

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The Asch Experiment about social conformity tries to test the degree to which perfectly normal individuals can be pressured into unusual behavior by a group of individuals or the authority. A group of about eight individuals participates in the group. Only one of them is subject, and the rest are actors instructed to give preselected answers. The real participant seats second from last. The sitting arrangement is carefully planned to ensure that the influence of the group on the participant is effective. Each participant answers each question in turn. All the other participants have agreed to give correct answers on ...

Reasons for suspension:

Alcohol/ drug are prohibited at work place to maintain safety, quality of service and healthy environment as per company’s policy. Any employee consuming drug/ alcohol may be punished with immediate termination. Brian accepted the fact that he had consumed two Corona’s beer with dinner just forty minutes before his shifts. The quantity consumed by Brian was relatively higher as per his body mass, which resulted in losing control while walking. In United States of America the legal limit of blood alcohol level is 0.08 percent. Brian accepted the fact that he consumed two corona beers (1880 ...

This paper puts into context Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory. The paper takes a close look at a Winnipeg lady who allegedly attempted to murder her two sons. In accordance with Bronfenbrenner’s framework, the paper focuses on an inquiry into the microsystems, mesosystems, macrosystems and chronosystems that affected the lady’s childhood development. Bronfenbrenner’s theory offers the best opportunity to understand the context in which people draw their actions from.

Analysis

Bronfenbrenner’s framework also known as bioecological systems theory looks at the development of children in the context of relationships that form around their environment. A child’s environment ...

#1.) The exchange between Suzanne and Jerry began because Suzanne used her perceptions of Jerry to link together what she believed happened. What led Suzanne to form her impression of Jerry? What should have Suzanne asked herself before she jumped to conclusions given her perceptions and impressions?

All along, Suzane has had the impression that Jerry cannot be trusted with money matters. Since Jerry does not save and keep his money as she does, she views Jerry as a spendthrift, someone who does not know how to spend and manage money. Also, with the little money they make at the ...

Is "Soft Power" a new apparatus being used by countries to lead the world towards a new form of globalization"?

The term “Soft power” has been first introduced by Joseph Nye in his book “Bound to Lead: The Changing Nature of American Power”. The concept defines an indirect influence method, which uses country’s attractiveness and reputation for persuading and attracting the others. Unlike the more traditional “hard power”, it does not rely on a system of threats and inducements, but co-opts people around. “Soft Power” is often believed to be the driver of the world towards a new globalization phase, however this claim needs profound evaluation.

On the one hand, “soft power” is on of the easiest and the most ...

Are there any hidden assumptions or price rigidities in the country or countries that might inhibit market force indicators from revealing the true economic health of the country, thereby either preventing government policy actions from correcting the problems or otherwise making them ineffective and counterproductive? Hidden assumptions that may have an influence on revealing the true economic health of a country include the level of labor in the countries. Most of wages in an economy are controlled by the market economy, and this determines the growth of the economy. Additionally, foreign investments levels are quite low. Information concerning the ...

Management and Leadership

Part 1: Theory and reviewSection 1: Introduction There are two major views regarding contemporary management and leadership. The first is the personality perspective. In this perspective, the major influence of the leader is shaped by his power to influence other individuals towards achieving some goals. Therefore, the leader uses special traits that serve as bait and amalgamation for these individuals to work towards some common objectives. The other view is the behavioral aspect. In this case, the leader selects some tools that are directive, participative, and achievement oriented. The basis for selecting these tools is the needs of ...

Leadership and power are two factors that have brought about a lot of interesting debates, and confusion for many years. Many take power as a capacity to lead, but people that have leadership knowledge uses power as a function for leadership. Leaders have the ability to influence their followers depending on the leadership method they adopt (Hersey, Blanchard & Johnson, 2000). From the case study, Ho Ching is described as an influential leader since she assisted the Asian based company Temasek, and other Singapore’s leading companies. Ho was a Prime Minister’s wife, but she was naturally a leader and never used the ...

Introduction

This paper provides information on geographical aspects, with focus no urban environment of Frankfurt, Germany with an intention of investigating and analyzing financial and commercial patterns based on size and function of three retail centers. The analysis will involve application Reilly’s retail theory and Christaller’s model of central places (Morris, 118). An understanding of urban environmental issues in cities such as Frankfurt provides a spring board upon which spatial planning can be tailored to meet the social, economic and recreational needs of people.

How do retail patterns vary in different urban areas of Frankfurt am Main, Germany? ...

Question 1

According to the article by Joseph Johnston, he argues that stakeholders’ interests are worth in a social aspect, but they prove to be hard in imposing them. In this case, Joseph explains the objective of starting a business enterprise and compares with the social responsibilities a company is obliged to fulfill. Additionally, the social responsibilities of a company usually conflict with the main objectives of starting a business enterprise. Generally, managers are owed the responsibility of social welfare and benefit for the community at large. Therefore, a business enterprise is expected to function in favor of both shareholders’ interests and stakeholders’ interests. In practice, stakeholders ...

Porter’s Five-Force analysis is an examination that helps a company or an individual in determining whether to invest in a certain industry. The analysis examines the level of competition that exists in an industry, the potential of new entrants, the possibility of introducing substitute products, and the bargaining power of buyers and sellers in the industry (Truxal 54). These factors when combined inform an investor about the profitability of investing in an industry. Therefore, it means that the porter’s framework acts like a SWOT analysis because it identifies the strengths and weaknesses that exist in a market. An analysis of the ...

Mayfair Ltd. would be obligated to pay Speedymove the increased price of £8,000 because the modification made to the contract was valid. A binding contract is created through the process of mutual assent (offer and acceptance) and consideration, definiteness, and when no valid defenses or excuses to contract exist. In this case, both parties appear to agree that a valid contract was formed and existed to deliver 150 frames for an exhibition at the price of 6,000, 25 frames at a time over a period of six weeks, although the fact pattern does not specify whether the contract is ...

Early Childhood Development for a Mentally Retarded Child

Early childhood development is a common stage in human life, which defers in individuals child pace brought about by his/her interaction with the environment. Several factors influence children emotional, cognitive and physical changes some posing challenges to children development. In order to gain insight into children’s behavioral, thinking and strategies a step by step careful observation of the changes are considered for investigation bearing in mind the ages and sex of the children (Swift, 2005). Considering a 4-year-old child (still in early childhood), being is introduced to Brooklyn Flatbush day care with the conditions that he is mentally challenged.

Observations and explanation

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Problem summary

Fresh Direct is an online grocery store, which delivers perishable and packed food items to homes and offices in the wide range of U.S. cities. Most important principle of Fresh Direct functioning lies in providing clients with higher quality at lower prices. To ensure practical application of this principle, Fresh Direct created a modern production centre, hired expert personnel, paid special attention to quality management systems, ensured highest standards for cleanliness, health and safety and , what is most important, managed to establish unique direct relationship between growers and producers, which helped the company get reduced purchase prices from growers. Policy ...

Consumer behavior refers to any character adopted by consumers with regard to selection, purchasing and consumption of goods and products . This is the study that deals with several decisions made by consumers with regard to products and services that satisfy their needs. Understanding the decision making process of the buyer is paramount if one attempts to adjust such behavior. Blending elements of psychology and economics in marketing practices is probably the sure to go about it. Additionally, adopting scheme that could influence groups or families may also change the tide in consumption of the products. This research examines scholarly ...

A case study on FridgeCom

Question 1: Using specific examples drawn from the case study, critically discuss different styles of leadership and potential behavioural responses.

In today’s global economy, leadership and organizational behaviour are important factors that can determine the success of organizations. However, the methods used by leaders to influence employees for achieving goals are a matter of contention among researchers (Skansi, 2000). In answering this question, various leadership styles that motivate employees to increase productivity levels have been discussed. This answer attempts to focus on the various modes of leadership and potential behavioural responses to them in terms of motivation, communication, ...

A case study on FridgeCom

Using specific examples drawn from the case study, critically discuss different styles of leadership and potential behavioural responses.

In today’s global economy, leadership and organizational behaviour are important factors that can determine the success of organizations. However, the methods used by leaders to influence employees for achieving goals are a matter of contention among researchers (Skansi, 2000). In answering this question, various leadership styles that motivate employees to increase productivity levels have been discussed. This answer attempts to focus on the various modes of leadership and potential behavioural responses to them in terms of motivation, communication, perception, and teamwork.

Understanding Leadership

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Introduction

Friendly Bank has recently switched over to a new process and this requires excellent leadership efforts. Especially in a change management situation, it is essential that effective leadership is in place so that employees are motivated to perform. The decision to commence the online banking system of Parkers PLC and the incorporation of Friendly Bank is a change management initiative. Such situations warrant effective transformational leadership style which is based on the four fundamental principles of idealized influence, inspirational motivation, individualized consideration and intellectual stimulation (Gabel, 2013). The main problem with Friendly Bank was the decision to rope in previous employees ...

Apple Anti-trust Case

Facts to the case The publishers of the books were able to control the prices of e-books but with Amazon Company selling the books at a cheaper price, the publishers could not control or raise the prices at will. Amazon was using a discounted model strategy to sell the publishers' books, but the publishers could not keep up competition. This is because they considered the price to be very low and could not compete individually with Amazon. The publishers, therefore, ganged up and collaborated in order to alienate and force the Amazon to sell the books at the publishers ...

Overview

I have been appointed in the position of the city manager of Gill Ville, a city with a population of about 200000 people. There are several issues to be addressed within the city departments. The citizens are aware of unethical behaviors in the management of the city, and they have lost their trust and support for the Mayor and the local government. My job is to get the city back on its track and satisfy the expectation of the citizens. There are several issues to be addressed within the departments to improve on service delivery to the citizens. The main ...

Overview

I have been appointed in the position of the city manager of Gill Ville, a city with a population of about 200000 people. There are several issues to be addressed within the city departments. The citizens are aware of unethical behaviors in the management of the city and they have lost their trust and support for the Mayor and the local government. My job is to get the city back on its tack and satisfy the expectation of the citizens. There are several issues to be addressed within the departments to improve on service delivery to the citizens. The main ...

Ford was founded in 1903 by Henry Ford. The first company’s car was Model A (1903) followed by the Model T that made a revolution in car manufacturing and became extremely popular due to its features. In early 2000 the company was the truck-producing leader and the most profitable auto manufacturer. It owns the auto-credit company and the largest car-repair operator. In late 1999, Ford Motor Company (Ford), the leader in mass car production in the world, was intended to introduce a new e-business strategy with the objective of becoming the leading e-business transforming its structure and strategy with ...

Environmental Factors that Affect Hydro-Quebec Company

Introduction Companies exist in an environment, which has factors that affect its operations internally or externally. These factors can be classified either as internal or external influences that could affect a business positively or negatively. Thus, these factors contribute to the growth of the business if well-handled and should be embraced as a challenge meant for good (Douma & Shreuder, 2012; Jeanty, 2012; Sullivan & Sheffrin, 2003). This study uses a case study of Hydro-Quebec Company that supplies electricity across Canada and North America, to identify the factors that led to the change in the IT management section. Also, the study analyses the ...

The Influence of the Stalemate in the W.T.O on the E.U.: Global Europe as New Trade Policy The Influence of the Stalemate in the W.T.O on the E.U.: Global Europe as New Trade Policy

Introduction

As an introduction, it is important to note that the European Union is one of the largest regional groups in the world. The group is an economic group which has continued to establish and execute various polices which have had a substantial effect on the trading activities in the member countries. Moreover, the group is also a political group. The recent stalemate in the world trade ...

Monetary policies are interference in the economy by the central bank of a country with an aim of influencing economic activities. Intervention by the central banks can be through interest rates, regulation of the banks and open market operations. These actions could be aimed at reducing or increasing money supply in the economy (Gitman, 2009). Fiscal policy is manipulation of government expenditure to achieve certain objectives. Fiscal policies include public adjustment of taxes, reducing or increasing government expenditure. Preparation of deficit or surplus budgets is fiscal policies that can be implemented to achieve certain objectives (Zoli, 2005). Open ...

The Management Development work report/case study

Definition of the problem.

Management is a mix of objective factors about the nature of the work to be done, more subjective factors that are as a result of the people involved, the culture of the organization and also the objectives that the organization wants to meet. The most valuable results of effective management development (MD) are to create recognition that there are no single statements about management that can be applied to all managers in all organizations. Managers need to be depended upon the environments they are at present. Management development seeks to spell out what managers do in various ...

The case study involves a scenario where an individual was tasked with the responsibility of selling his ideas before a panel so as to secure funding for a given project. It involved a medical researcher (Jack) in a hospital whose work may be instrumental in cancer treatment. To proceed to the next level, he needed funding. Consequently, the hospital in which he was based organized for him to present his idea to the managers of a scientific company. The main aim of the presentation was to convince the managers that the idea was viable. Put differently, Jack had to persuade the managers of the company ...

The Oltz v. St. Peter’s Community Hospital The Oltz v. St. Peter’s Community Hospital Anti-trust laws or statutes are of fundamental importance to the health sector, as they influence existing health care entities in several ways. Influence is significant in factors such as how the health care entities grow and expand, especially regarding their relations with medical providers and suppliers and in their own individual or group interaction. Anti-trust statutes, as found under the United States anti-trust law, pertain to a collection of both state and federal government laws that are crucial in regulating the overall ...

Understanding How they Include Consumer Behavior Issues in their

Management and Marketing Mix Operations Introduction Trendy, hip and classy; all these three specifically different descriptions of what fashion-bags are all about could describe the very products offered by the Bag Borrow or Steal online company. The organization offers a unique concept for those who want to engage with their business. One is through actually buying the product they offer, another is through the rent program and the last option is to actually resell the bags to another market likely making an alliance with the company through retail agreement. These options are specifically created by the company to ...

The case depicts a typical scenario, when a workers might notice some unusual signs in their fellow mates. You may notice changes in a co-worker, which might be a result of alcohol or any other drug abuse. Sometimes, these changes are observed long before the person’s job performance is affected. At other times, it might be sudden poor performance, which might set the trigger for you to notice. Whatever the case may be, there are always three alternatives at your disposal, as far as talking action is concerned. You might chose to talk to your co-worker and suggest him plans for remediation, ...

STEP 1: Identify a Project With Internal Motivation

- What does the project entail? Describe the steps, needed materials, who is involved, etc. The project that I am embarking is to master the skill of public speaking. Public speaking always enamored me since I was a child but had a terrible fright of speaking in front of a group of people. I almost faint when I need to get on to a stage even when there are no people in the audience! I am aware that I have intense stage fear and words fail me when I need to speak in front of a group of people. I have decided that ...

Before the success of the book three cups of tea the company put in place many measures that will ensure that the organization fund are not misused in any way. Some of these measures are; - The organization employed a competent chief financial officer who did her work with a lot of competence and integrity that it deserve, we are told in the case that the chief financial officer resigned her job after been frustrated by the management laxity to implement measures that will ensure stringent financial control, this demonstrate the competence and integrity of the financial officer. - ...

Scenario 1

According to the Institute of Supply Chain Management, the supplier should refrain from all conducts and behaviors that seem to influence the supply chain management decisions. Therefore, in this case Bryan Janz should not accept the clock gift since Mr. McEnroe actions would influence the supply chain management decision. It would prevent Bryan from making rational and justified decisions in regard to supply chain management. Mr. McEnroe sent the clock addressed to Bryan’s wife since he knew that Bryan could not accept such offers from him. In addition, he wanted to seek indirect means through which Bryan could ...

Abstract.

Communication between parents and teachers is vital to support students learning. Teachers should establish working relationships with parents to build a sense of neighbourliness between home and school, and keep parents involved with what is happening in school.

This article outlines the communication opportunities available between parents and teachers.

Statement of the problem Parents and teachers participation in children’s development has been an area of concern for many education practitioners. A study by Deplanty and Duchane, suggested that teachers and students valued the value of participation in education, but contact between the two groups was not as open as expected”. That study showed that teachers need more preparation and ...

How Roche Diagnostics Develops Global Managers

This paper discusses in details matters relating to global leadership. This concerns who is responsible to develop the global managers, and the factors contributing to organizations not having global managers. In addition, it will handle other issues relating to global managers. This will include; the changes that should be made in the United States to make companies become global leaders, how small organizations will be able to address their global leadership needs. The influence that public policy has on development of global leaders in the community will not be left out. A global manager is a professional who works ...

Introduction

Several researchers from all over the word, going by the clarity of their findings, have come up with conclusions about the change in behavior of an individual. Some of these conclusions have been specific while others contain the kind of precision which leaves us with many unanswered questions. It is therefore logical to explore this matter in order to come up with some dependable information with regard to the dynamics that surround the behavior of consumers.

In the business arena, the changes in the behavior of the people in various capacities go along way in affecting the flow of ...

Qualitative research methods such as case studies, comparative and historical approaches have gained popularity and relevance as research methods within the field of social research such as international relations. This prominence has mainly been attributed to the unique features and advantages that these methods enjoy over other research methods in the study of complex social phenomena, events, groups, relations and communities within specific contexts (Becker, Bryman & Ferguson, 2012). Further, the capability of some of these research methodologies, such as case studies, to provide researchers with the ability or possibility of developing theories, evaluating programs and developing appropriate interventions has ...

Background

According to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (2019) in 2018, the total number of offenses committed by young offenders was 728, 280. The major crimes committed by young offenders include simple assault (125,030), drug abuse violations (90,670), and disorderly conduct (57, 760). The most significant crime committed by young offenders was violent crimes (46,140). Although the overall crimes committed by the young individuals dropped by 10 percent from the 2017 calendar year to the 2018 fiscal period, these crimes still baffle the relevant authorities and the public. The major question that accompanies the ...

With an ever changing technological know-how, the structure of management and leadership is bound to change (Wallace, Tolley-Stokes&Estep, 2011, pg 52). Various industries are forced to change how they manage and handle their marketing strategies to ensure they keep up with the new technology (Treat, 2011, pg56). If a company fails to embrace and incorporate the various upcoming strategies in management and leadership and choose to use the traditional methods, it is bound to lose its customer base. Use of methods that have been deemed redundant and bureaucratic may, therefore, lead to loss (Pitsis, 2011,pg85).The methodsmake it necessary ...

Industrial psychology can be defined as the use of psychological principles and concepts to challenges concerning people working in organizations. Industrial psychology emerged in early 1900s following the works of Water Dill Scott and Hugo Munsterberg. Scott wrote about the potential use of psychology in advertising in his book titled “Advertising Theory’ in 1901. Two years later in 1903, Munsterberg authored a book titled “The Psychology of Industrial Efficiency” which focused on improvement of industrial productivity using psychological principles. These two books generated interest in organizational psychology. However, the concepts of industrial psychology were first applied by US Army during ...

Jay has flunked from his first year of college and is involved in a lot of drinking which interfere with his ambition of becoming a chemical engineer. He does not want to come for psychological treatment of his problems because of clear denial that he has a problem. Despite that, Jay was born normally with no complications at birth and during labor. He met all his developmental milestones early and was described as an advanced baby. Jay reportedly excelled in school with needing very little effort to maintain a straight ‘A’ report card even in the gifted and talented program. He is a ...

Sources of Financing and Dividend Policy

Although each of the stated proposals has its own benefits and drawbacks, Echo Co should choose one that would be the most beneficial for the Company and its finances. In this paper we perform the analysis of each of the stated proposals and give recommendation on the most appropriate option for Echo Co.

Proposal A

Dividends are defined as a distribution of a part of company’s earnings to its existing shareholders (Brealey, 2009). There are several dividend theories in corporate finance which have different approach to benefits and disadvantages of dividends. According to the studies of Gordon (1963) and Lintner ( ...

Introduction

The essay will analyze the human resource strategies, policies, and practices as they pertain to JetBlue Airways. The JetBlue Airways case study offers numerous lessons in the field of human resource management starting with the three national equal employment opportunity laws that affect JetBlue’s hiring practices. Additionally, we can learn human resources strategies from the company’s recruitment efforts and its personnel selection. Examining the factors that influence JetBlue Airways’ performance appraisal system will also reveal some lessons about human resource strategies. Moreover, analyzing JetBlue’s Airways’ 360-degree feedback evaluation system will reveal its rationale and advantages for ...

Eddison electronic company is firm that engages in manufacturing and selling of electronic products. Based on the journal entries posted in 2005 financial year, it is evident that the firm has been in operation in yesteryears. The assertion is confirmed by the postings of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods inventory in the month of January. Like in most companies, Eddisson creates an allowance opportunity for customers to purchase items for cash or credit basis. In particular, the firm’s journal entry indicates that the sales department recorded $29440 and $28460 worth of electronic goods sold on ...

Article Summaries

Article Summaries

Blumenthal and Haspeslagh (1994) discusses how businesses steer change and starts by an acknowledgement of how confusing "transformation" as a concept is. Based on review of transformation cases and senior-level interviews, Blumenthal and Haspeslagh propose main assumption: whereas ultimate goal of transformation is enhancing performance, different endeavors for performance improvement are not transformational. Thus, corporate transformation requires behavioral changes. Transformation starts by acknowledging a firm is or will be become uncompetitive, followed by a dilemma for managers of how to create a sense of urgency and avoid resistance to change. Three processes are identified to enact change: improving operations, strategic ...

Executive Summary

The present report delves into implications that individual freedom and organizational control will have to the future organization. The first part of the report explains the changes that are taking place in the world of business and how the use of traditional organizational control strategies by some contemporary organizations limit individual freedom. The succeeding part explains what individual freedom at work entails. The third section describes the topic of organizational control and the control strategies that are used in organizations including concertive control, bureaucratic control, cultural control, technical control, and simple control. The concertive control and cultural control promote ...

ONLINE DISCUSSION #10

During this and last week, I learned useful concepts about leadership, including conceptualization of leadership, description of leadership and a couple of pertinent case studies. Likewise, the skills and styles approach was presented through a practical know-how. I think that introduction to team leadership was the most significant gain of this learning. I believe that all information presented added to my knowledge and my view of leadership regarding the society I live in and the rest of the world. I found out that the nature of leadership can be both straightforward and complex. For example, power exertion is directly related to ...

PART 1

An international Joint Venture is an equity agreement in which foreign and local business organization co-own a business by pooling their resources together, share the risks associated with the business as well as exercising managerial control to operate an autonomous business in order to make profits or to enjoy economic and premeditated advantages. The success of such ventures depends on a number of factors as. Some of the factors that determine the success of Joint Ventures include: - Cultural factors- the way of life among different partners in a joint venture has a significant influence on the success of the business. ...

Introduction

Amy’s Bread is a bakery in the New York City that deals with hand-made breads, decadent cookies, morning pastries, layer cakes, sandwiches among other products. The company is known of baking chewy and crusty breads made of moist crumb and flavor. The company makes its breads through traditional European techniques. Amy’s Bread is a key wholesale supplier of breads in different New York restaurants.

Strengths Amy’s Bread has made investments in different areas that have made it outstanding in the industry. Strengths are usually as a result of internal activities of an organization and they are major determinants ...