Michael Porter's framework for value chain was developed to help organizations understand their distinctive competencies and consequent competitive advantages over other companies. A company can make profit margins out of these primary and support activities when there is integration between...

This journal article tries to utilize Aaker and Shansby's six-step approach to positioning and apply the same in terms of nation branding. The study conducted by Harrison-Walker (2011) is an important step in understanding why strategic positioning of nations as brands attracts investments,...

The Lehman Brother's corporate governance mechanisms and internal control systems were the utilization of the board of directors to regulate the functioning of the company. However, in spite of these control mechanisms and corporate governance, Lehman Brother's failed because the company was...

Lehman Brother's corporate governance mechanisms and internal controls had several flaws that led to the downfall of the organization. The company lacked corporate governance measures that could highlight the fraudulent activities within the company. Corporate governance in any organization is...

It is important to study the impact of generational gaps on leadership styles because ultimately leadership styles define the success of an organization. There can be conflicts at workplace due the changing dimensions of the workforce. The leadership approach most appropriate for Millennials is...

This report looks at the different reasons behind the current problems existing within the company, and enumerates recommendations that may be implemented by Alison Burns. It will show how the salon is facing problems due to lack of human resource policies and organizational structure....

Diversification as a strategy is important when the market is mature and there are not enough expansion opportunities in the same business line. In the 1980s and 1990s, the NTOs were able to supply cocaine to the largest consumer of the product. The NTOs also began to consolidate the local drug...

The role of a management accountant in today's business world is more of an information provider who almost acts as a strategic advisor. This paper analyses this statement in the context of major types of strategic, operational and ad-hoc decisions of managers that are influenced by management...

The Integrated Marketing Communications concept refers to the process of managing customer relationships by means of utilising various communications channels and agencies necessary to increase the respective brand's value. Several definitions that are more complicated have been presented in...

Conway Ltd and the Plastics Company Ltd have already established their commercial relationship as they have been engaged in prior contracts. Conway Ltd has suffered losses, and are contemplating suing the Plastics Company, it is important to analyze whether there is any legal case of breach of...