Category: Business

Theoretical Background A boundaryless organization is a modern approach in organization design. It is an organization that is not defined by, or limited to, the horizontal, vertical, or external boundaries imposed by a predefined or traditional structure. This term was coined by former General Electric chairman Jack Welch because he wanted to eliminate vertical and…

A lean production approach can be introduced to CDS operations. This aims to reduce the quantity of resources used up in production. Lean producers use less of everything, from factory materials, stocks’ and time. As a result, it raises productivity and reduces costs. The number of defective products is reduced, lead times are cut and…

Introduction Organizations should always adapt to a changing environment. The business environment is characterized by a number of changes which are a result of many factors, both external and internal. Nature is continuously changing and adapting. According to the complex adaptive systems theory, organizations must keep on revising their goals to come up with something…

The term “Organization culture” refers to the values and beliefs of an organization. The principles, ideologies as well as policies followed by an organization form its culture. It is the culture of the workplace which decides the way individuals interact with each other and behave with people outside the company. The employees must respect their…

Manpower or human resource planning (HRP) is a very integral development in the course of managing the human resources of an organization (Yogesh 2009). Manpower planning by the banking institutions in the UAE can be defined as the process by which the banks analyze and evaluate the available human capital they have with the intention…

Apart from the success of the mergers, Straub (Straub, 2007) states that companies face several problems and challenges. For example, AT&T Inc has received criticism that it finances political campaigns. Although these are allegations that the company has denied, this has tainted the company’s’ image. For the company to succeed, maintaining a good public image…

Prior to a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in 2011, Borders Group, Inc. also operating Waldenbooks saw years of success since Tom and Louis Border founded the company in Ann Arbor Michigan in 1971. In 1992 Kmart acquired Borders then a chain based of 21 bookstores in the Northeast and Midwest eight years post acquiring Waldenbooks.…

Description of Risks Impact Likelihood of Occurrence (L,M,H) Degree of Impact (L,M,H) Initial Action to Take if Event Occurs Team Member Responsible Strategies for Prevention and Mitigation Widespread security breach caused by unauthorized access to customer information. This could lead to negative publicity and loss of credibility, thereby affecting the overall business. Immediate action should…

The strategic staffing process is guided by a set of staffing goals (process and outcome goals) that are logically linked with the company’s business strategy, culture and values. CHERN has managed to create a competitive advantage by providing quality products and the best customer service in the industry. Superior quality customer service is the company’s…

In the ever-changing landscape of business and management, organizations have continuously evolved to enhance job performance and employee efficiency. One of the notable transformations in recent years is the growing adoption of virtual organizations. This essay delves into the concept of virtual organizations, highlighting both their advantages and disadvantages. It also emphasizes the need for…