THE IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENCES IN A BUSINESS SETTING             In a business setting, understanding cultural, ethnic and gender differences can help managers and professionals ensure efficiency and productivity among fellow employees. At the least, that understanding leads to tolerance which can greatly reduce personal clashes in the workplace. The understanding of these differences therefore influences the harmonious relationship among the employees and, in the […]

1. Why do you think Starbucks has been so concerned with social responsibility in its overall corporate strategy? Starbucks is not only concerned with the success of the company but with the satisfaction of their employees and customers. They realize and show they know without the customers they would not have the business. They ensure farmers are able to make profits by paying more for […]

Mathematics was always essential in analyzing markets, production systems and business operation in general. The quantification of business activities than Intensified in the beginning of the 20th century, took explosive proportions In the vs. and contributed to the reformulation of whole fields such as banking and finance. Several experts state that It was the Intensely mathematical research of Sharpe, Black, Schools, Morton as well as […]

Analysis the advantages and disadvantages to Barr’s of its product mix. (10’) A. G. Barr is a traditional company mainly operated soft drinks. Product mix of A. G. Barr can be categories into two parts: one is Barr’s Own Brands and one is Barr’s Franchise Brands. Advantages of Barr’s Product Mix: Through the case study, A. G. Barr Company has suffered fierce competition and finally […]

Reasons why a bank would not adopt an online-transfer delay. A 24 hour operation works wonders for a majority of the people, who finds it as an instant gratification to their getting their money whenever they need it. There are also banks that offer online-transfer delays. One such bank is Barclays. This package offers additional security to money transfer. However, there is a loss with […]

Management is an art or practice of managing (especially a business or money. According to behavioral theories of management the traditional notion of Management is planing, organizing, leading and controlling. We have chosen Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank (HSBC) to explain these management concepts. PLANNING: Planning is an important management function that has to be carried out in an organization as it helps in determining […]

Ans1.A building society is a mutually owned organization whose prime business is to offer mortgages and savings accounts. Building societies generally offer a better deal to the consumer because they do not have to pay dividends to shareholders. Abbey National Building society was formed with the merger of Abbey Road and the National Building Societies on 1 January 1944.In 12 July 1989, Abbey National converted […]

Moral decisions In business practices, the decision of an individual who leads the company affects the entirety of the whole. The action of a single decision-making body, especially in hierarchical business structures, leads to the consequence that benefits the company. Nevertheless, it should also be taken into consideration the opinion of others who make the company work. Decisions and choices follow certain consequences and a […]

Business Studies is a rigorous discipline to which I find myself intensely attracted. It is inspiring how the formal and analytical nature of Business and Information computer technology can be used to tackle distinctly organic and complex concepts welfare relating society; the enmeshing of mathematized “high theory”; and “real world” dilemmas that Amartya Sen embraced. Furthermore, a Business studies and software engineering related degree would […]

I am not sure if the way I felt is common in the society. But I would imagine it would be because of the individualistic mindset that most people have. Even my friends resist help if they can manage it. The parents, the school and other social institutions are helping perpetuate this kind of self-sufficiency and self-reliance. This is perhaps a crucial part of being […]