Risks Reports Samples For Students

- Abstract

Risk management is one of the major procedures that have influenced the growth and development of more than a few organizations globally. Risk management can be described as the process of recognizing risk, accessing risk, and taking steps to mitigate the risk to an acceptable level. This paper focuses on the two social enterprises by focusing on the role of risk management in their project success. Over the years, risk has been a challenge to most organizations. Managers searched for appropriate solutions in order to ensure that their businesses are secure from any form of risks. Café Sunlight and Good Mood ...

ABSTRACT

Risks and assumptions analysis play a pivotal role in success of a project. After the identification of all the possible risks, all risks need to be quantified though critically examining the degree of impact the risks would have one the outcome of the project and then prioritized. Economic analysis could be used as one of the tools for assessing and managing risks. The economic analysis of projects is carried out before actually investing in it and is conducted throughout the project analysis when necessary, that is, design and preparation phase, implementation phase and post evaluation phase of the project ...

Oil Search Limited, established in 1929 in Papua New Guinea has its focus on oil and gas exploration and development . During the course of this long standing relationship with the Government of Papua New Guinea and its people, the company has shown immense commitment in ensuring the welfare of the country and its people through various societal benefit programs. This report focuses on Oil Search Limited; various corporate responsibility programs initiated and implemented the company, and the company’s risk management framework and infrastructure.

Company Overview

Among the various projects, the main asset of the company is its 29% stake in ...

Risk Identification, Assessment, and Management

Executive Summary
There is an increasing interest in the security, safety and health attributes of hotels in the world today. The General Manager is interested in the attributes to satisfy its overarching managerial duties. These responsibilities include due diligence and duty of care. Because of this interest, the General Manager requested information on risk management and security in his hotel in order to assess the safety integrity and security of the food and beverage, and guest room departments of his hotel. Identifying the exact information that is relevant to determining and assessing such information is often challenging due ...

INNOVATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Executive Summary 3
Innovation and Risk Management: An Introduction 3
Invention and Innovation: The Concept 5
Innovation to Achieve Growth 5
Innovation and Risk Management 6

Recommendations 9
Conclusion 9
References 11
Executive Summary
Innovation is leading to newer products and technology advancements in today's business scenario. While it promotes growth and profitability, there lurch equally good chances of running into grave business risks. It is important to a business to avoid risks; risks cannot be avoided in totality. The key lies in taking calculative risks by which the organization can reduce the chances of losses and increase the ...

Introduction

The human resource management department in every organization plays an imperative role in ensuring the health and safety of every employee because they are a prerequisite of a safe and conducive work environment. Workplace security is viewed from two dimensions, namely the exposure to workplace violence as well as the physical factors that can cause harm to the staff. The organizational management should ensure compliance with the standard safety and health measures to avoid legal consequences as described by the government legislation. This paper seeks to establish security and health measures that the management at Beer store should adopt ...

VW Group Strategy

Introduction
Volkswagen (VW) is a global automotive industry based in Germany. The industry specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of vehicles in Germany and other parts of the world. With the current challenging business environment and the high competition in the automotive industry, VW group ought to come up with effective business strategies to make her succeed. The company composes of experienced employees that dedicate their time and efforts to produce unique products into the automobile market. VW Group has set a 2018 strategy aimed at positioning the company as a business leader among all automobile manufacturers globally (Volkswagen, 2014). The ...

REPORT

Report

The research aims at analyzing PMIBoK5 to identify the topic coverage for P3M, entailing the areas concerned with P3M, and to identify the influences in PMIBoK5 affecting the approaches as well as the methodologies of P3 Management in the diverse project environments.

Deliverables

Project Management Institute Body of Knowledge (PMIBoK) entails a term describing the totality of knowledge within project management as a profession. The areas of coverage concerned with the P3 management include the project scope management, project quality management, project cost management, project risk management, project stakeholder management, project procurement (Haimes 2015, p. 41).

Related Scope Factors to P3 Management

Project scope management. ...

Letter of Transmittal

Richard Albert Sylvester
Management Consultant
Lamplighters Corporation
Ottawa K I P 5B5
Phone: 613-563-1509
www.lamplightres.ca
The Right Honorable Justin P.J. Trudeau

Office of the Prime Minister

80 Wellington Street

Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2

RE: Project Suitability Report on the Proposed Trans Mountain Expansion Pipeline Project
Dear Right Honorable Prime Minister,
It is with great pleasure and honor that I submit this report on the suitability of the proposed Trans Mountain Expansion pipeline project.
The Trans Mountain Expansion pipeline project proposal by Kinder Morgan aims at increasing the current capacity of the existing Trans Mountain oil pipeline. Currently, the existing infrastructure has a capacity of 300,000 barrels per ...

BUSINESS FINANCING

Introduction
Business owners and managers seeking financing encounters an essential decision regarding choice of whether to borrow money or to make use new equity capital. Given that equity and debts have very varied characteristics, each of them has different effect on cash-flow, earnings, and taxes as well as on balance sheet. They also have different impacts on any company`s dilution, leverage as well as a host for other financial metrics by which companies are measured. Lastly, each business financing options presents a different kind of relationship in relation to the financing source. Thus, a company`s plan on ...

Introduction

Two phenomenons have had a largest affect on modern day business operations; globalization and technological advance. (Weil & Vitale, 2001) In the face of the two, entrepreneurs have not been left out in utilizing massive opportunities that they avail by designing new ways of doing business including the e-business platform. However, the change brings with it an equal measure of challenges to the business arena hence a need to devise effective ways of managing the risks involved. Some of the greatest risks in the e-business threaten sustainability of the model’s effective supply chain as well as operations. (Porter, 1991) In that ...

Introduction

Business prospects in an economy are dependent on various factors that affect its operations and performance. In this consideration, economic and monetary environment plays a key role in shaping an economy’s attractiveness and ability to sustain business’ operations as well as suitable performance. Therefore analyzing a country for its suitability as a venture market requires a broad analysis of the factors and this defines the objective of this analysis. (Barron & Lynch, 1989) To achieve that, the analysis explains the economic environment by evaluating the economic system, economic development, main products and services as well as defining the prevalent economic risks. In addition ...

Risky Situations

Note three types of sensitive information involved with each situation. Then, note three ways each information item could be misused or harmed. For each of these, note at least one likely finding that you would include in a risk analysis report of the organization. Finally, answer the questions at the end of the table.

Situation 1 – Online Banking System

Information Affected
Potential Harm (Risk)
Likely Finding in Risk Analysis Report
Customer details

Unauthorized access
Terminal unauthorized access to customer account information and details.

Alteration of customer details
Hackers gained unauthorized access and altered customer details and information

Copying of customer ...

Introduction

Hake is a financial services provider that offers homebuyers mortgage options which are considered to be cheap. It is a privately owned company managed by its founder and CEO, Alan Hake. The focus of this enterprise is to allow consumers to get access to home loans at a low interest rate. These goals can be achieved with the design, development, and implementation of an efficient computer network with the intention of controlling expense by keeping labor costs low. The company’s system will need to meet tight security guidelines. The security and privacy of the consumers’ personal information will be at the ...

Executive Summary

The current report presents a number of strategic management strategies to the Australian federal government. In general, the report categorizes different ecosystem services and function provided by Murray-Darling basin into four major categories-production, habitat, information and regulating. Alongside this, the report indicates that in their efforts to provide ecosystem services and functions, industry stakeholders fail to allocate resources efficiently, more importantly, the report indicates that market failures results from nature of the market and the nature of goods and services produced and the nature of exchange used.
The market-based instruments (MBIs) refer to several regulations that government organizations use ...

Introduction

The lean approach is developed in Toyota production plants which aims at eliminating wastes in the production according to the needs of the final consumer. This way production can be less costly by using less resources. This Japanese way of production attracts many institutions and they would like to employ this approach to their business. Furthermore, even the public institutions are interested in the Lean Approach.

A manager follows lean approach which brings the followings basically into organizations:

- Determining the value desired by the beneficiaries of a public service,
- Identifying the value line for each public good and service,
- Guaranteing a continuous flow of public goods and services,
...

Introduction

Denning (2013) had written “What Went Wrong At Boeing?” news article and reported about the failure of Boeing in its outsourcing and offshoring when the company outsourced some parts for the manufacturing and development of Boeing 787. The purpose of the article was to explore and explain the more focused and specific mistakes and errors made by Boeing in outsourcing and offshoring handling and strategic decision making. The company aimed to control and reduce the cost of in-house production of those parts for that the company lacks the required efficiencies and skills for such products. In the results of ...

Background and Rationale for Choosing Kraljic Model

Supplier relationship management is necessary for long term success and sustainability of an organization. Apple Company has over the years been able to boost its supplier relationship by engaging competent suppliers who identify the need for technological advancements and sustained profitability. Among the factors considered by Apple is the need to reduce costs of sourcing for raw materials and reducing the risks associated with supply chain inefficiencies. The Kraljic supply chain model is a key tool that is applicable in Apple’s operations considering that there are two aspects Apple looks for when engaging its suppliers. The two elements ...

123 4th Avenue

New York, New York

USA 547890
Dear Mr. Green:
Safety and health is crucial in every endeavor. As such, conducting tasks analyses in a work setting is paramount to ensuring that the health condition and safety of all personnel are taken into utmost consideration. As such, in response to your request, I am hereby documenting the “Task Analysis – Ergonomics Report” which summarizes the results of the recently conducted task analysis – ergonomics assessment on a specific job at your convenience store, that of a Shelves Stacker, which was conducted on October 23, 2014. The report contains relevant information which includes a summary of ...

Social implications of implementing electronic health records

Introduction
Electronic health records (EHRs) are patient-centered records that provide access to information instantly and securely for authorized users. First, electronic health records store patients' medical histories such as diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization dates, and test results. Secondly, electronic health records provide access to evidence-based tools that enable health care providers’ base their decisions about patient care. Thirdly, electronic health records automate and streamline health care providers’ workflow. In addition, electronic health records allow sharing of information with other providers and organization such as laboratories, consultants, pharmacies, as well as clinics.

Summary of the report

The report presents the following:
...

I confirm that this is my own work and is the final version. I have acknowledged each use of the words or ideas of another person, whether written or oral.

Business Internal Assessment Proposal and Report

Research question
Should Embassy India outsource its IT services?
The question provides a sufficient platform to analyze Embassy India and determine whether outsourcing its IT services is economically viable for the organization. Embassy India is a middle level organization that specializes in retail operations. The organization’s IT services are currently supported in-house. This research question probes the pros and cons of outsourcing IT services to an external vendor ...

Abstract

Improving labor inspection services and OHS concerns in UAE and for small business is a growing concern. The paper looks into the growth of small business in Qatar and the need for strong OHS laws for workers and owners. There is a need to educate business about the worker’s rights and responsibilities as well as the responsibilities of the employers. The paper also looks into the demographics of the employee in UAE and the challenges faced by the state for occupational health and safety improvement in Qatar. The rate of industrialization has significantly increased over the past decades in Qatar and ...

Analysis of Canadian Housing Investment Opportunities

Analysis of Canadian housing investment opportunities
Executive Summary
The Canadian Housing market has historically offered enough returns with significant volatility over the last two decades. It is the most stable of housing markets around the world and is favored by the changing demographics. From well-regulated financial markets to encouraging immigration policies, Canada’s housing market is poised for surges in demand, given stable supply, and is supported by reliable financial regulation. Investors with a medium to long-term horizons, as well as people simply wish to enjoy Canada’s peaceful lifestyle, would all benefit from the diverse investment choices. ...

Introduction

West Park Services is a ranching organization that has about 30,000 animals and about 500 employees. The employees are in different categories and they enjoy different privileges depending on their level of employment in the organization. The employees’ categories range from farm attendants, Support staff, Administrators, Managers and the Chief Executive officer. For a very long period of time, operations in the firm have been manual. This has led to low level of production as the firm cannot compete effectively with other competitors who have their operations computerized.

One of the major challenges facing the firm is security. Farm animals ...

Introduction

An investment portfolio can be defined simply as where one keeps one’s money. If one chooses to keep all one’s money as cash in one’s bank account, then that becomes one’s portfolio. Definitely, it is not a smart investment portfolio. The interest one will be earning from the bank will probably be less than the inflation rate. Therefore, the value of money over time will decrease. Because of this reason, it is advised that one should spread one’s money around a few different investment instruments. Investment can be of different types based on the requirement of ...

Introduction

Occupational health and safety are associated with the safety, health, and welfare of employees who are engaged in work. It plays an important role in managing the company’s operations. The report addresses workplace hazards and provides information about the accidents and injuries occurred in the engineering industry. One of the main aims of the report is to indicate ways of mitigating the risk of loss. The purpose of this technical report is to demonstrate that the author has engineering knowledge, professional competence, and technical ability to carry out the essential research in detail about the health and safety ...

Introduction

The annual report is a comprehensive report that summarizes activities of the company. The main objective of the annual report is to provide information to its internal and external stakeholders regarding company’s performance and activities. The document summarizes and discusses the information presented in the annual report of Coca-Cola.

Company Overview

Coca-Cola is one of the leading beverage company that licenses more than 500 nonalcoholic beverages such as mineral water, juices, energy drinks, coffee and other sports drinks. The company was established in 1919 under the law of State of Delaware and is currently headquartered in Atlanta Georgia (“Annual Report: Coca-Cola ...

Industry Report: Banking

Introduction
When it comes to an industry, then there are number of things which have been taken into account for the same. The essence of effectiveness and productivity always been associated with an industry and the stance of effectiveness depends upon certain factors. There are number of industries working in the world and all of the industries have their own significance and importance lies in a broad nutshell. There are certain aspects which have to be taken into consideration by an organization or by an industry in order to become competitive and eminent in a certain industry.
Financial Productivity ...

Currency Hedging

Introduction
Currency risk is an intrinsic aspect in the foreign market. The enterprises that operate in this environment have a variety of derivative instruments that can be used in connection with these risks. Managing these risks requires enterprise wide coordination otherwise; these international exposures will affect the value of the currency. Therefore, global equity portfolio managers have resulted in a variety of methods to currency hedging to manage the uncertainties in the foreign market. This is so because currency hedging reduces the financial risk, which occurs in the foreign market. Therefore, the paper will evaluate the currency hedging and how ...

Introduction

Globalization and other factors are driving international businesses and trade. In that respect, multinationals are increasingly becoming subject to factors that are not only born in their home country, but also from host countries as well as markets within which they sell their products. One such factor is the exchange rate that determines the value of the payments that exporters receive for their international sales as well as the value those importers pays for their purchases from foreign markets. In that view, it is becoming crucial for managers and business leadership to establish suitable strategies for managing the risks ...

Executive Summary

The oil industry is one of the most dynamic and robust sectors that contribute to the economic growth of a country. Due to the lucrative nature of the oil industries’ production performance, oil producing organizations have continued to attract a wide array of personnel. Employers have the obligation to provide remunerations that are commensurate with the demands of the job. Since oil industries have been identified to be one of the most hazardous, risks have to be assessed, managed, and appropriately controlled.
One of the largest and most productive oil organizations in the world is Saudi Arabian Oil Company (ARAMCO). ...

Cadbury

Introduction
The aim of this report is to present financial analysis of Cadbury Company. In order to deliver the same, this report will distinctly describe and then differentiate between the three main exposures of foreign exchange that many companies experience. Further the report will provide definitions and explanations of the determinants of Cadbury Company working under the exposure of international framework. Solutions will be offered in this report for discussing the importance of instruments in finances and the techniques of internal associations through which Cadbury Company can manage its international exposure operation. In addition, it will be important ...

Cross Cultural Management in Indonesia

Introduction
In setting their analytical and business priorities, it is essential for entrepreneurs and businessmen to recognize and make use of cultural advantages to propel and achieve success in their business. It to a large extent involves the ability to take advantage of cultural differences and in this particular case between Indonesia and Australia. Entrepreneurs and Australian business leaders should indulge in plans of seeking opportunities and conduct their businesses in an advantage seeking manner to predict demand for products that are novel to consumers in Indonesia and other parts of the world (Basri and Indonesia Update Conference. (2004, ...

Vision and Mission Analysis

Vision:
Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) is envisioned to being the best company in the hospitality business in the entire world. It plans to achieve this by developing hotels that meet the needs of their guests. The company has specifically stated that the customers’ needs are the core satisfactions that the company wants to align with its long-term goals and objectives. This vision explains the continued success of the company in the hospitality sector.

Mission:

The established mission statement by IHG demonstrates the importance of maintaining and increasing the shareholders returns. It reveals the importance of maximizing the shareholders wealth. ...

AUTOMATINGCOMPLIANCEWITH FEDERALINFORMATIONSECURITYREQUIREMENTS

SRA strategy for to focus its efforts on federal government departments and agencies within the national security market
SRA International was established in 1976 though as Systems Research and Applications Corporation. Two years later the company initiated its operations while in 1984 a parent company was enacted as SRA International Inc (SRA, 2009). The company had been help publicly since 2004. The company has been successful in its operations where it has been exchanging stocks on the New York Stock Exchange. The headquarters are located in Fairfax, Virginia with over 42 operational offices in fifteen states and the District ...

Procurement report:

Based on a case analysis of Nickelodeon

References 17

This report lays out methods of procurement which play a major factor in the process of planning for the client. It lays out procurement methodology, its classification and integration in both traditional and non-traditional methods of procurement. The report further avail points laid out in the Government of New South Wales that would assist a client in the selection of a method that’s most appropriate. Different options for procurement methods such as SWOT analysis, IFB, RFI, Design and Construct, and (EPC) Engineering, procurement and construction are presented. These constructs are availed, evaluated and explained putting ...

2. Outline the regulation from APRA in regards to credit risk for the large major banks and contrast to the regulations for smaller bank re credit risk.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has established an internal rating based mechanisms to be used when approaching the bank credit risks. The regulations approaches the credit risks differently when it comes to dealing with the large major banks and the considerably smaller banks in regards to capital base. The smaller banks, which are generally less complex in terms of their operations and organization, are the pioneer implementers of the more standardized ...

Introduction

A risk register is a document that records events that might possibly occur and whose occurrence will hinder the successful achievement of the goals and objectives of a particular project (CIO 2012). The register is managed through specific processes and is reviewed as part of the governance of the project at Project and Strategic Board level. Risk registers should be maintained for all contractual activities.
The risk appetite for each activity needs to be determined. This expresses how prepared Justine and Early Engineering, Inc is to accept and manage the risk. The risk elements fall into three categories (Hester, R. ...

Abstract 3

Introduction 3
Needs Analysis Based on a Health Risk Assessment 7
Lead and Lag Indicators 11
Abbreviations and Meanings 12
Conclusion 12
Recommendations 12

References 14

Abstract
Managing occupational health is an essential part of managing a workforce, and on a larger scale, an entire organization. A healthy workforce may well lead to a productive one and hence a more profitable venture. An unhealthy workforce on the other hand would most likely lead to an unproductive and thus an unprofitable one. Occupational Health Surveillance is one of the direct interventions in keeping a healthy and productive workforce. The objective of this ...

1. Risks
Risk is regarded as any untoward circumstances that may arise during the operation of a business or project. Such hurdles might compromise several aspects of the business including schedule, products and services, resources and profitability. The prevalence of risks in business might also emerge when something planned failed to deliver the expected outcomes. In addition, the lack of precision or uncertainty constitutes the same effect when something comes to pass that might threaten the business momentum. Van mobile food service for instance faces risk of food contamination according to the NSW Food Authority (2002) guidelines for mobile ...

IntroductionRegular long-term physical activity can provide lasting health benefits. People of all sizes, abilities, and shapes can acquire many benefits from just remaining physically active .Benefits of long term physical activities are not confined to health only. Being physically fit boosts self-esteem and confidence levels.
Many people have over the years associated the need for physical activity or exercise with children and the teenagers. When adults hear of physical activity, they think of gym and other strenuous activities within the gym room .However, physical exercise entails less strenuous activities such as taking a walk or cycling.
Research has ...

Remote Access to Academic Trials and Testing

Executive Summary:
The major focus of the project is to provide a new dimension in carrying out practical laboratory researches online through innovative employment of available technologies. This service is intended for Msc students and not those taking their undergraduate programs.
The project is directionally intended to explore how web 2.0 technologies can be integrated with the already existing communication technologies to allow students carry out laboratory research online and from any part of the world.
The issue to be addressed by the project is common to almost all the academic areas where there is an overriding ...

Information security threats and cyber attacks are problems that companies must deal with on a daily basis. Financial losses, customer dissatisfaction, and brand threats are only some of the consequences that can result if a company’s information system becomes compromised and is exploited by hackers or users with malicious intentions. As such, it is important for every company to assess the security threats that exist in the company so that these risks can be promptly managed.

In this regard, this paper discusses the security risks that exist in Logistix, Inc. In particular, this paper identifies and describes three of these ...

Currency Risk Management Report

Background
Mulberry is a bag manufacturing company that is found in Britain the company deals with the manufacture of luxury bags that are not largely exported. However, the bags perform well in the local domestic market. The company manufactures luxury bags that are usually highly demanded by the girls and women. This company has evaluated South Africa and found out that the country is viable for a business venture. There is a large population of ladies in colleges and women and therefore the company is assured of demand for the fashionable bags tailored to this group of people.

Funds required

The investment in ...

Introduction

Introduction of a CRM solution to a company is a project that is very critical to the success of the company and therefore there is need to ensure that the critical project implementation activities are well managed if company objectives are to be made. All stakeholders must be fully involved in the implementation process for purposes of ensuring that ownership is achieved. It is important to note that project team leaders should not lay a lot of emphasis on scope, cost, time, and goals but also spearhead the entire exercise to realize the requirements and expectations of all the stakeholders involved in the ...

IT Report – Electronic Stock Control System Risk Management
INTRODUCTION

In this scenario, a charity is selling donated goods through a variety of locations, assessing their value through an “expert” and often making changes to the inventory as they see fit. The charity wants to set up an electronic stock control system and sell their donated goods through e-commerce in order to increase their revenue. There are many risks that must be assessed, each of which carries a varied level of importance and significance. Once those risks are assessed, steps must be taken through proper risk management to avoid as much liability ...

Question 1

Management information system [MIS] is an integrated system that helps the management with relevant information to plan and make decisions in order to run the business more effectively and efficiently (Becerra-Fernandez and Leidner, 2014 p.42). The core aim is to make raw data into useful information that helps in managerial decision-making. That being said, the functions of MIS are data capturing, data storage, data processing, data and information distribution, prediction or forecasting, planning, and control (Leon, 2008 p.328). Data processing is the process of gathering data from various sources; this may include customer touchpoints like stores and e-commerce sites, ...

Introduction

The bank of Dhofar was started with only two branches, One in Salalah and another one in Muscat, and was first incorporated in January 1990 as a public joint stock company in Oman to conduct banking activities for the investment, retail and corporate sectors. At its inception, the bank had the name Bank Dhofar Al Omani al Fransi, which was changed to the current name in 2003 after the bank met all approval requirements. Before the name change, Bank Dhofar Al Omani al Fransi had merged with the Majan International Bank in 2002. Over the years, the bank has ...

Financial Institution Supervision: Insurance Companies

Introduction
Insurance, in the simplest terms, means a transference of risk from the insured to the insurer. Around the world, individuals, families and businesses take advantage of the provisions of insurance so as to protect the possibilities of catastrophic losses that could occur due to loss of life or failure of a business. Over a period of time, the insurance industry has matured to throw up a multitude of products, and has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry.
The management of risk is the key to the operations of the insurance industry. While insurance agencies have necessary internal checks and ...

Introduction

Businesses in various sectors face lots of challenges in the environment that derive influences from different aspects in the markets. Most of those problems emanate from the operations of the organization itself while others are from the external facets of the markets. The retail industry stands as one of the most sensitive sectors of the economy due to the diversity of the products and services that they offer. For example, a single retailer can sell the goods of different manufacturers that present varying conditions in the market. Consider the fact that the regulations of oil products differ from those ...

Part a

An imperative strategy in any type of business is to make it easy for the customers to acquire the services or buy the goods. This specifically applies in situations where the customers apply or place orders for the services and goods in advance or that are not immediately available. Therefore, Winford services plc have a mandate to make it easy for West River Borough customers to acquire leisure services. In addition, in its accounting activities, it must conform to all the regulatory financial reporting requirements. The accounting activities that Winford Services plc will be undertaking are important because they will ...

Tourism Business Analysis and Planning

Tourism has today become one of the fastest growing industries. The rapid expansion of the industry globally contributes to economic improvement by creating employment opportunities and especially developing foe host countries like Malaysia. Statistics put it that in 2005 there were 806 million tourists worldwide, and the number of tourists is expected to increase to 1 billion tourists annually by 2010 (Bok and Holland, 2007). Malaysia is a South East Asian country that covers an area of 336,700 square kilometers and has two regions, west and east Malaysia. The Western region shares its borders with Thailand to the North ...

One of the main points from BHP Billiton Corporation’s annual report about their corporate governance structure can be summarized by the following statement given by the company’s chairman himself:
“At BHP Billiton, we have a governance framework that goes beyond an interest in governance for its own sake or the need to comply with regulatory requirements. Instead, we believe that high quality governance is good business, and our approach is to adopt what we consider to be the better of the prevailing governance standards in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States” .
As of July ...

Research Paper

Introduction 3

Relationship between resource utilization and forecasting (effective forecasting and predicting) 5
Economy of UAE 5
Hotel Industry of UAE 6
Tourism Sector in Abu Dhabi 7
Application of effective forecasting and predicting in the Hospitality Industry 7

References 8

Appendix (1) 10
Interview questions 10
Appendix (2) 11
Questionnaire 11
Introduction
The events such as globalization and technology development have increased the competition in every business segment and thus managers in organizations need to plan innovative practices so as to develop the ability to manage business processes effectively and predict ...

The article states that, the chain of supply in the business world today is becoming more complex with the complex changes that are currently happening simultaneously in the world. That, according to the author, may in a way increase the magnitude of risks business managers have to endure. From a recent survey on many business executives coming from various manufacturing and retail companies, it got discovered that the supply chain risks are increasing and becoming more expensive.
The supply chain risk has become a very important matter considering the rising number of risks in the supply chain. Risk events have become ...

The success of a project depends to its ability to meet all the functional requirements that it was initially intended to, delivery in time, and does not exceed the budgetary allocation (Meredith and Mantel, 2000). For the project at hand, the project team defines with the customer, the Critical Success Factors that will lead to a successful project. The Critical Success Factors are measurable. In essence, the team articulates the ‘must-have’ items that the project should deliver. The factors are then used at the end of the project to measure its success. According to Wiener (2006), Critical Success Factors effectively form ...

Executive Summary

The Canadian Housing market has historically offered enough return with significant volatility over the last two decades. It is the most stable of housing markets around the world and is favored by the changing demographics. From well-regulated financial markets to encouraging immigration policies, Canada’s housing market is poised for surges in demand, given stable supply, and is supported by reliable financial regulation. Investors with a medium to long-term horizons, as well as people simply wish to enjoy Canada’s peaceful lifestyle, would all benefit from the diverse investment choices. We suggest starting with investing in residential real estate i.e. ...

Interest rate risks occur in an interest-acquiring asset, such as bonds or loans, due to the likelihood of a variation in the asset’s cost as a result of the unpredictability of interest rates (Zagst and Rudi 126). The values of bonds are affected more by interest rate risks as compared to stocks. Managing interest rate risk has become of importance and various strategies have been developed to cope with the interest rate risks.
With risk management, one has the option to do something or ignore that risks could occur and this is what many people decide to do, ignore ...

Introduction

The role of service marketing has become highly important in any businesses. Quality service helps the organization to gain competitive advantage and differentiate their offerings with the competitors (Lovelock, 2011). This report analyzes the services that I have encountered in one of the leading coffee shops, Starbucks. The report explains my personal experience of visiting the coffee shop and uses the three stage model of service consumption to analyze the quality of service. The report also presents the perceived risks that have been involved while consuming the service and how I managed these risks.
three-stage model of service ...

The Pinkie Campaign (No Speeding)

Speeding in highways has become one of the most common vices in the society today. It has caused the death of a lot of people most of them being you people. According to a survey that was conducted between 2002 and 2006, more than 34% of the total accidents were caused by drivers who were aged between 17 years and 24 years (Tay 2002). Out of the total, it was found that only 17% of them had legal license holders. This prompted the government to come up with a campaign that was dubbed ‘The Pinkie Campaign’. The main aim of this campaign ...