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Introduction

Natural resources for decades have always provided many nations with the affluent source of wealth that helps in building their economy. As such, many of the countries that majorly depend on the natural resources such as copper, oil, gold and uranium often embark on intensive mining practices to ensure their natural reserves are productive and can offer sustainability to their economies. Due to their dependency on these resources, the countries often have structures and laws that govern how they handle the resources in every stage to ensure maximization. It is important to highlight that the resources are most often ...

Executive Summary

The aim of this consultancy report is to highlight to the management of BRICK-AND-MORTAR the need to draw up business strategies as analysis of the business environment and competition in the industry highlights the need for the same. The report is prepared with a view of the different changes the industry has been through in the last decades, especially in the last twenty years. There are no doubts that BRICK-AND-MORTAR wanted to capitalize on the developments and dynamics in the music, movies and computer games industry. However, like it had happened in the past, the industry is always undergoing ...

Introduction 2

Nature of Hurricanes/Cyclones 2
Variations of Hurricane Development 5
Considerations on Hurricane Response 10
Conclusion 11

References 12

Introduction
For the past couple of decades since the onset of the Industrial Revolution, scientists have slowly began a campaign to raise awareness to the changing state of the planet. Records of high temperature changes, onset of diseases and erratic weather patterns have been reported worldwide, each change becoming more severe as the years progress. When it comes to erratic weather patterns, scientists highlight the now common occurrences of natural disasters such as hurricanes or cyclones. Although skeptics stress that ...

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

Standard Costs Used for Variance Analysis and Favourable/Unfavourable Terminologies with Suitable Examples 8

References 11

Management Accounting
Differences between Management Accounting and Financial Accounting and the need for Investing in the latest Accounting Software
Audience Served
The basic difference between these two accounting fields is that the management accounting is concerned with providing information to internal stakeholders of an organisation such as the senior management, supervisors and employees. In contrast, financial accounting provides information about the financial health of the business to external stakeholders such as potential investors, shareholders (in case of a publicly traded company), tax authorities, lending institutions and ...

Abstract

Ergonomics is a field of applied science that focuses on arranging and designing equipment used by people in a manner that will result in optimized efficiency and safety. The emergence of humanistic management theories has created an emphasis on developing work environments that recognize employee values and needs. One such aspect of these theories is the concept of ergonomics, which recognizes the need for a safe work environment in achieving efficiency and organizational goals. The environment studied in this simulation is a simple workshop that has a computer desk, server, conveyor belt, office chair and two computer monitors. The ...

Mercedes-Benz is a formidable automobile manufacturer that is based in Stuggart, Germany. Initial origins identify the brand emerging in 1886 as a result of Karl Benz, and subsequently, becoming more well-known in the mid 1920's. The brand encompasses luxury vehicles that includes sedans, buses, trucks as well as coaches (Legate, 2005; Adler, 2006; Wirth, n.d.; Long, 2015; Mercedes-Benz, 2016). Over the years, Mercedes-Benz has perfected the art of branding. This paper discusses the marketing and advertising related efforts that Mercedes-Benz continues to execute and implement, in order to maintain its reputation of being a leading luxury automobile company.

Literature Review

Branding
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1. Importance of development planning in professional and academic context
Development planning is an important aspect when it comes to professional and academic learning and growth for any individual. The reason is it helps and promotes a systematic and goal oriented approach in an individual’s life and help in goal setting as far as career objectives are concerned. Over time, there have been many developments in the professional field which makes it important for one to be able to identify priorities, establish goals, assess one’s capabilities and requirements and implement a development plan . These requirements are absolutely essential ...

Abstract

Energy is one of the world’s most crucial crisis to date considering the growing demand for electricity and energy. However, using traditional sources such as fossil fuels is gradually siphoning the world supply and its prices are unbearable for developing countries. Several alternative energy and renewable sources have been cited to enable each country to sustain their demand, one of them being renewable energy from plants and wastes or biomass. Biomass appeals to many developing countries considering that sources for this type of energy is visible around the society and for Egypt, this alternative energy would be beneficial ...

Report

Latimer, J., Dowden, C., & Muise, D. (2005). The Effectiveness of Restorative Justice Practices: A Meta-Analysis. The Prison Journal, 85(2), 127-144.

The article aims to provide an empirical synthesis of various existing literature which delve into the question of how effective restorative justice practices are. The article utilizes meta-analytic techniques in the analysis of data retrieved from various studies that compare traditional approaches to criminal justice that are nonrestorative in nature, to restorative justice programs. In particular, the article attempts to highlight the differences in the efficacy levels of the two approaches based on rates of recidivism, restitution compliance, ...

As a little kid, I grew up fantasizing about getting an opportunity to interact first hand with the cultural diversities that constitute world cultures. I always enjoyed watching CNN features on cultural practices by different people and the amazing past that shaped the American history. To me, culture was the single most effective was of defining a people’s beliefs, values and virtues. Embracing cultural diversity is the best way of appreciating community differences and societal growth. It is against this backdrop that I decided to visit Norton Simon Museum on------------------. I had got information from The Los Angeles Times that ...

Introduction

The increasing use of electronic devices like mobiles and laptop has necessitated the constant supply of power. A power bank is increasingly becoming a ‘must have’ for people on the move. Kazam Mobile, the startup mobile company has come up with its Kazam Power Bank (KPB) which can power the batteries in use in mobiles and laptops.
This report starts with the corporate objectives of Kazam. This is followed by a market overview of the power bank market in the UK. An internal and external audit of the market would be presented thereafter. The assumptions for the power bank ...

Introduction 3

Overall Analysis 3
SWOT Analysis 4
Marketing Mix 7
Financial Position 9
Conclusions 10
Recommendations 11

References 13

Strategic Management at Café de Coral Holdings
Introduction
The food industry is a promising one with growth potential. This is even same in the case of the fast food industry. The concept of eating out has established itself all over. One reason for this is the fast-paced life of the modern world. People are becoming more adventurous in terms of trying out newer cuisines and constantly looking for variety.
The Strategic Management of one such company, the Café de Coral Holdings Limited (Listed ...

Personal Marketing Plan Project

Introduction
Contemporary work setting has become increasingly competitive. With more graduates entering the work force, employers are more disconcerting in selecting the most qualified candidates based on a set of criteria which ensures attaining the organizations’ goals. The current discourse hereby aims to present a personal marketing plan which would highlight one’s strengths and competencies, as well as assist in focusing on one’s career in preparation for entering the placement process. To do this, the plan would present a situational analysis which would identify distinctive competencies, the objective in one’s career, the target market, a positioning ...

Introducing

Begun in 1987, Red Bull is a Thai-Austrian company that currently sells the world-famous Red Bull energy drink. The company itself was founded by the Austrian Dietrich Mateschitz, who was inspired by the drinks that are common in places like Thailand (Red Bull 2016). The first Red Bull energy drink—that is, the drink that is commonly recognized today, rather than the earlier iterations of the drink—was first sold in 1987. Red Bull is commonly considered to be the world’s first real targeted “energy drink,” and remains a powerful figurehead in the market to this day. According ...

Introduction

Ethics are very vital to the smooth running and maintenance of a great image of a company to the customers and other stakeholders. This means that ethics have to be incorporated into the culture and running of an organization so as to improve the relationship between various interested parties in the company. The involvement of ethics, therefore, guarantees the connection of the employees to each other, the company to the customers and the larger society. This means that the absence or a lapse in the ethics of the organization can lead chaos in the general running of the organization.
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Abstract

The question of memory has been an interesting one in psychology for some time. Brown-Peterson hypothesized that distraction tasks have a role to play in how well our memory works, and that this can be measured by a simple task. This research uses a modified version of their experiment to assess their hypothesis. The task involves memorizing a three letter trigram and then taking part in a backwards counting task that was designed as a distractor. 112 participants took part in this experiment. They were asked to complete twenty control trials in which they had to continue counting backwards ...

Scenario Planning

The concept of scenario planning involves deriving a probable future situation, usually achieved through consistent description of one possible future outcome. Many researchers and other professionals attribute the process of scenario planning with a number of advantages, and highlight different approaches that can be utilized in deriving future scenarios. This paper seeks to evaluate the existing literature regarding scenario planning, the process of undertaking scenario planning, and the associated advantages.Specifically, the paper will evaluate the effects of communication technological advancements on the process of management. The development of future scenarios helps an organization to focus on how the process ...

Introduction

The purpose of the paper is to evaluate the approach of Marks and Spencer, a giant multi-channel retailer located in the UK based on sustainable products and managing waste (EY). The report aims to identify the main sustainability challenges that M &S recognize in their reporting and summarize the M & S sustainability strategy to highlight the obstacles, benchmarking against its rival Zara and Adidas. The report will provide an evaluation of M &S approach to sustainable products and manage waste drawing upon information available in the firm’s sustainability reporting material and concerning the speculative academic theory and models. ...

Executive Summary

A strategic analysis of Amazon is employed in this document in order to highlight the major problems that must be considered by the management. The company is considered a leader in electronic retailing globally, however facing a stiff competition from its counterparts as bricks and mortar companies as they are emerging in the contemporary corporate setting and establishing their online presence. Amazon is engaged in finding ways to adequately address the contemporary challenges in the global marketplace in order to maintain its competitive position and subsequently attain a greater share of profits from the international market.

Introduction

Amazon is deemed ...

Introduction

Contactless payment systems have evolved into a popular method of payment across the United Kingdom and internationally (CPSS 2012). Many merchants, including ExxonMobil, McDonald’s, Burger King, AMT Coffee, Tesco, Subway and other notable members of the hospitality, production, energy and other industries accept this form of payment (Anderson 2015). The most influential members of the international financial community, including MasterCard, Citibank, American Express, JPMorgan Chase, Barclays Bank, Visa and other institutions, involved in banking and financial sector, power the system (Dapp 2012; Chaudhyry 2012). The commentators anticipate that by 2020 every third transaction online and offline will be ...

Business Issue

According to the management records, it has been observed in the past few months that there has been a substantial increase in the sickness absenteeism. The management also perceives that the sickness leaves are higher in Bradley Hotel and Conference Centre as compared to other organizations in the same industry. The arising issue is not apparently very logical to link with job dissatisfaction, as our organization divides and distributes tasks according to the working capacity of the individuals. However, there is a dire need to adopt different measures to reduce and monitor the sickness absenteeism.
It is proposed that significant ...

- Strategies used in Multiple Triangulations
The participant’s observations have been considered important as a number of factors like document analysis, merger of interview surveys, direct observations and the participation of the observer are involved. On the same grounds, experiment, survey, film, pictures and biographical methods have been defined in the category of approaches in order to get the data from sources. Most of the interpretive sociologists prefer to utilize triangulated method to make their schemes as unrestricted for the people. This reflects that such sociologists are committed to rigor their data. In this context, they will have ...

Introduction

The purpose of this document is to analyze the influence of the leadership on the organizational behavior, development and future perspectives of the BMW Group. In the scope of this research the author will look at the general concept of leadership and its influence on organizational effectiveness based on the theoretical analysis of existing business and scholarly studies and provide share personal view on the this topic. This will outline the direction of the analysis specific for the chosen organization – BMW Japan. The choice is justified by the interesting external environment that put pressure and to some extend determines ...

Letter of transmittal

Mackay, Queensland.
The CEO
Crystal Fast Foods Outlet
Melbourne
Australia
Dear Sir,
The following report highlights the reasons why most of the talented Egyptians soccer players fail to pursue a soccer career abroad despite being physically fit and skillful. A few past players who have had a chance to play in the Europe soccer league have been too controversial, to say the least, most of them have been too unprofessional and have shown no commitment to play by the rules.
The report will be critical in helping individuals understand the need to utilize opportunities, ...

Question A

The readings clearly bring to the attention of an individual the excesses that managers or leaders can practice which would adversely affect the relationship between the manager and the subjects. Essentially, the readings clearly indicate the possible things that can lead to poor management and leadership, which will affect the subjects adversely and eventually lead to inconsistencies. This gives an individual wide knowledge with regard to things that are necessary which should not prevail in a management situation (Frederickson, 2005, p. 75). The readings address decision-making strategies and approaches necessary in a management situation. This enables one to develop appropriate decisions ...

Report on Methodology 2

Introduction 2
Instrument 2
Background 5
Methodology consideration 5
Benefits and Limitations of Methods 5
Sample and Population 5
Data collection 6
Data analysis 6
Ethical considerations 6
Reliability and validity 7
Confidentiality of participants 8
Conclusion 8

References 9

Report on Methodology
Introduction
This report reflects the research strategy and research method selected for the study titled “Benefits of Learning”. The core research question of this study is to investigate the gains that the university students achieve upon completion of a degree/program, other than just having the degree ...

Introduction

Increased competition coupled with massive globalization has led to the adoption of strategic human resource management practices. This is with a bid to ensure productivity and profitability through the human capital at large. Currently, most firms manage their human capital strategically. This is unlike long ago when human resource department was traditionally left to handle administrative roles. Strategic human resource management advocates for practises such as training and development, selection and recruitment of employees through psychometric tests, change management, coaching, and ensuring learning takes place within the organization among other practises. Nonetheless, it is worth noting that many firms seek ...

INTRODUCTION

This research is aimed to provide comprehensive analysis of the retail sector in which the business aims to enter. To gain Piranhas’ attention so that the business could be provided with investment, a brief justification of the retail sector is provided for investors to have an idea regarding the market. For this purpose the retail outlet will be opened in the fashion retail segment in UK and the name of the outlet will be ‘Fashion for you’.
Fashion retail market has been showing tremendous increase in the profits and growth over the years. Owing to the increase demand of ...

he topic of this report is Control. Find a article (from internet or newspapers) about a company (U.S company) and highlight on the article what you think they are important to relate about control of managing. The report have to sure that explain How to measuring performance of managing in that company? What are the challenges in performance management? - That article have to print out and highlight on there. Write a 1 page report.
Financial statements provide vast information used to gauge the viability of companies. When financial statements are provided in a timely and accurate manner, it supports the company’ ...

A Comparison of the Marketing Communication Strategies

Apple is an American Multinational Computers and Consumer Electronics company. Acer is a Taiwanese multinational computers corporation. Both enjoy considerable market share in the computer sales in the world. While Acer is placed fourth worldwide and 5th in United States, Apple has a very strong presence in US and has rapidly risen to third in the computer sales in the country. The reason for rapid growth has often been cited as due to strong marketing initiatives of the company. Integrated Marketing Communications strategy is an integral part of a good marketing plan. IMC aims at defining thet target market and the tools that the ...

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Executive Summary
The technology that we use has started to become wireless. Wireless technology is freeing up clutter. This project attempts to understand the present scenario & commonly available standards for connecting two or more pieces of equipment wirelessly. However, the project limits itself to the commonly prevalent technology of Bluetooth & Wireless Fidelity or Wi-Fi.
The Project begins by highlighting the prominent differences between the two protocols. It details differences in terms of application in everyday life i.e. where one commonly finds Bluetooth & in turn where is Wi-Fi more suitable. In terms of technical differences, the project evaluates ...