Principle and Practice of Management
It gives me immense pleasure to introduce before the esteemed readers, the first edition of the book 'Principles and Practice of Management'. I am feeling happy that an English version of the subject is now ready for them and others who follow books written in English during their course of study after getting requests from readers for the English version of the book. This book is designed as per the B.com syllabus of Calcutta University and Other Universities of Bengal. The University of Calcutta by an order issued in July 2023 notified semester wise Four-year (Hons. and Hons. With Research) or Three-year (Multi-disciplinary) program of UG courses of studies, as applicable under CCF, 2022 will be followed hence forth i.e. from the academic session 2023-24. This book 'Principles and Practice of Management 'has been written in lucid language, the approach is very simple so that students can digest the subject easily.
Quality costing procedure
The industrial, economic and social development of a country depends mainly on its high levels of quality and productivity, as well as its constant growth in these aspects. It has become of utmost importance to find and follow an adequate strategy to achieve this goal. The objective of this research is to propose a procedure for the calculation of quality costs in Empresa El矇ctrica Sancti-Spir穩ritus, which has an Integrated Management System, but does not have a tool for the evaluation of quality costs that would allow it to identify the main problems and outline improvement strategies to increase profitability, efficiency and efficacy indexes.In order to achieve this objective, a detailed study of the company was carried out, a wide bibliography was consulted, and conclusions and recommendations were drawn from the research.
Let's Talk About Safety
Since a workplace incident, Anton Guinea has been a changed man. He changed the way he worked, to prevent being injured again. He changed his career to allow him to speak to people around the world about safety, and he changed his outlook on life.In this book, Anton considers some of the most important safety topics that he hears from employees and he replies to each of these topics in a very conversational style. This book is a one on one chat with a worker who could be you, someone you work with or someone in your company.Anton's approach is down to earth, and he works with his 'mate' to explore how employees can better understand the safety process and how they can continue to work safely.
Marketing Strategies for Implementation of Digital Economy
Digitization is the current revolution that has driven anthropological development. This new phenomena altered people's lives and catapulted humanity into the digital age. Today, we see digital technology in every aspect of our lives, from wake-up calls from digital alarm clocks to dialing calls on our mobile phones, and even measuring blood pressure with digital sphygmometers. The current evolution of mankind is the product of and heavily impacted by the digital transition. The growth of technology not only simplified all of our daily tasks, but it also enabled the whole economy to function on electronics, making it more convenient and efficient. This revolution prepared the way for the growth of the digital economy. Nicholas Negroponte utilized the concept of atoms being converted into bits near the end of the twentieth century. As a result of the use of digital technologies, the notion of the digital economy emerged. In a similar vein, this book attempts to advocate technology adoption in FinTech and AgriTech through the use of TAM models.
Stock Market Liquidity and Value of the Firm - A Study on Indian Stock
This thesis is about getting a relationship between stock market liquidity and firm value, where capital structure has been used as a mediating factor. This study departs from the clich矇 of traditional stock liquidity (illiquidity)-firm value linkage and presents for the very first time the mediating role of capital structure on illiquidity-firm value linkage in India. In addition to this, our study identifies the influence of information asymmetry, idiosyncratic risk, systematic risk, and investor sentiment on the illiquidity of stock under one roof in the Indian context. Furthermore, this study shows new evidence from an emerging country, India, for the first time.
Harmonizing Spirit and Strategy
"Harmonizing Spirit and Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide to the Philosophy of Business Management and Religious Tourism" provides an in-depth exploration into the integration of business management principles with religious tourism. This book delves into the unique blend of cultural sensitivity, ethical leadership, strategic planning, and innovative marketing within the context of religious tourism. It addresses the challenges and opportunities faced by professionals in merging spiritual values with business acumen to create sustainable, respectful, and enriching experiences for religious tourists. By presenting case studies, theoretical frameworks, and practical strategies, this guide serves as an essential resource for industry practitioners, academics, and students aiming to enhance their understanding and application of business management in the realm of religious tourism. The book advocates for a balanced approach that respects cultural and religious diversity while promoting economic viability and environmental sustainability.
Managing Customer Relationships Using Customer Care Techniques
In today's global business environment, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has become key to the success of many international enterprises. Managing Customer Relationships Using Customer Care Techniques: Strategy Development of an International Enterprise offers a comprehensive analysis of this crucial business aspect, focusing on how companies can effectively manage their customer relationships in the context of global expansion. This book stands out with its unique approach to CRM, blending theory with practice and providing readers with a deep understanding of how CRM influences the strategies of international enterprises.The book is divided into four main parts, each focusing on a different aspect of customer relationship management. The first part focuses on creating strategies in the context of customer relationships in international enterprises, the second part discusses the essence of the CRM concept in companies, the third part delves into the strategy of a global enterprise from the customer relationship perspective, and the fourth part centers on the evaluation and optimization of customer care strategy in modern business.Key Features: - In-depth analysis of the CRM concept in the context of international business.- Discussion on the evolution of the CRM idea over the years.- Introduction to integrated customer relationship management systems in global enterprises.- Analysis of the impact of social media on CRM.- Practical insights on measuring the effectiveness of customer care activities.Managing Customer Relationships Using Customer Care Techniques: Strategy Development of an International Enterprise is a must-read for managers, business consultants, business students, and anyone wanting to understand how to effectively manage customer relationships in an international business environment.
Learning Metrics
How do I know if Learning and Development (L&D) initiatives are making a difference to employee and business performance? What should I measure and how do I take a data-driven approach? Learning Metrics is a practical book for L&D professionals which answers these questions and provides guidance for measuring and communicating the impact of L&D activity in the business. It covers how to measure participant engagement with learning, learning retention and changes in employee performance post-learning. There is also guidance on how to measure on-the-job behaviour change as a result of learning, as well as metrics for measuring the organizational impact of learning. This book also has essential guidance on how to use learning analytics to assess the return on investment (ROI) of learning and how to use these results to adopt a data-driven approach and map learning metrics to organizational KPIs. Learning Metrics also includes guidance on how to communicate the impact of the company's learning and development activity to all business stakeholders. Full of practical guidance, examples, advice and case studies from organizations including Pfizer, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Merck and Hewlett Packard, this is essential reading for all L&D professionals needing to measure the impact of L&D activity in the business but not sure where to start.
Risk and financial performance of listed insurance firms in Nigeria
This study examined risk and financial performance of listed insurance firms in Nigeria for the period of ten years from 2011-2020. The population of the study consists of 22 insurance firms listed on the floor of Nigerian Stock Exchange as at 31st December. Secondary data was extracted from the audited financial reports of the sampled insurance firms. The data was analyzed using the multiple regression model. The study findings revealed that underwriting risk is positively and significantly influencing the financial performance of listed insurance firms in Nigeria. Conversely, reinsurance risk revealed a statistical negative and insignificantly impact on financial performance. The study concluded that underwriting risk has a strong association with the financial performance of the firms for the period. The study recommends that the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) should have recapitalization base policy for Nigerian insurance industries as this will enable he firms to underwrite bigger risk in the sector and help forestall flight.
Business Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility & Corporate Governance
The present book "Business Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility & Corporate Governance" is divided into six different chapters.The first chapter consists of various aspects of ethics in the business.The second chapter consists of various aspects of corporate governance in the business.The third chapter consists of the Board of Directors of the company and provides the structural aspects of various positions of Directors in the companies according to act 2014. Which provide the guidelines of the SEBI Act.The fourth chapter of the book provides the auditors' role play in corporate governance.The fifth chapter of the book provides the various aspects of discrimination and explains the importance of the discrimination.The sixth chapter of the book describes the importance of corporate governance and also indicates why is corporate governance needed in the companies.The entire book provides the different ethical aspects & Corporate Social Responsibility & Good Governance in the business.
Visual Merchandising and Consumer Impulse Buying Behaviour
Making eye-catching displays to highlight products in a retail setting is known as visual merchandising. It uses design components, lighting, signage, and product placement to highlight particular items and improve the overall aesthetic. Engaging customers, promoting purchases, and enhancing their shopping experience are the main objectives. The impulse buying behavior of consumers indicated their propensity to make impulsive, haphazard purchases without much thought beforehand. Rather than being motivated by a thoughtful assessment of needs or logical decision-making, it is frequently influenced by feelings, desires, or outside stimuli. Impulsive buying is largely influenced by factors such as immediate gratification, store layout, lighting, color, and display of products.
Strategic People Management in the New Context of Organisations
"The contents of this issue reflect some practices on human resource management strategies in an increasingly dynamic, competitive and global world where learning is a critical and successful factor for organisations that aim, on the one hand, to leverage the commitment of their human resources and, on the other, to improve their positioning in the market. The theme 'Strategic People Management in the Face of the New Organisational Context' is topical because it provides a range of knowledge that can influence the decision-making process at both the macro and micro organisational levels."
Most Likely Strategies by Brazil’s Stricto Sensu Programs
The Scenario Methodology is highlighted as a classic approach, as it is considered an input for the formulation and implementation of strategies, helping institutions to deal with the management of future improbabilities and the evolving transformations in a business environment. In this context, it is understood that assessing these environments provides insight into the unique modifications and implications these variations have on an entity's strategies. Therefore, it should be noted that studies on scenario forecasting have become an important tool for higher education in public and private institutions in Brazil, contributing to the formulation and implementation of new strategies for these institutions' stricto sensu postgraduate programs.
Green Marketing Tools on Green Product Purchasing Intention
Environmentally friendly criteria are become a major consideration of a customer, when buy a product. With the increasing environmental pollution, customers give their attention to protect the environment. This trend also the matter in Sri Lankan context due to recorded high pollution index rates in past years. Due to that Sri Lankan consumers' purchasing intention changed towards the Green Purchasing intention. The identification of new green behavior and corporate responsible of companies towards the environmental protection are paved the way to marketers to innovate new green products. The exact impact of those marketing tools on consumers' purchasing intention takes in to consideration. Hence, this study aimed to find out whether the Perception of eco-labeling, Perception of eco-brand, Enviromental advertisement, Trust of Eco Label and Eco Brand impact on Green Purchasing intention of Sri Lankan customers. The target population for this study comprises individuals actively involved in the purchase of electronic home appliances in Sri Lanka.
Design Actions for SDG x ESG x UNPRME Impact 5
Organizations nowadays are operating in an environment of unpredictable changes after COVID-19 with increasing expectations from the community. There are new demands with social responsibilities and trust to customers. To ensure its sustainable development, new elements are needed to be added for trust-building and word-of-mouth, for example SDG and ESG. Transformative business models with insights from business leaders and scholars are needed. The new book of Dr. Shirley Yeung provides insights in SDG acceleration project design to socially engage the youth and women community. It also gives a comprehensive presentation of the projects that Dr. Yeung has convened and implemented with impacts in the past few years. The material covered in this book provides educators, industry practitioners and policy makers with good practices on SDG x ESG. It will be a useful reference for those who wish to enhance their organization's sustainable development performance. Mr. William ShumFounder, Memorigin Tourbillon Watch
Analysis of HR Turnover at the Tongaat Hulett Sugar Company
In a competitive market, it becomes relevant to research turnover in the company, as it is a key indicator that must be in order to guarantee organizational health, this leads to the achievement of the goals established in the organization. However efforts are undertaken by Tongaat Hulett ADX, despite the effort to maintain and retain employees has been problematic, empirical evidence from an exploratory study with some employees, which shows lack of involvement of employees with company activities, little dedication, non-compliance of goals and intensified in the critical historical period of the Mozambican economy (2016-2018), which resulted in dismissals on the company's initiative, and also increased the entry flow, making the workplace less attractive, which therefore interferes with the company's results . Because of this, this research aimed to analyze HR turnover in the company Tongaat Hulentt in 2016-2018, through its determinants (turnover index, factors and turnover behavior).
Digitalization, Innovation & Sustainable Development in Business
The edited book "Digitalization, Innovation, and Sustainable Development in Business" represents a comprehensive exploration delving into the interrelationships between digitalization, innovation, and sustainable development within the contemporary business landscape. The primary essence and significance of this book lies in the digital transformation and sustainable development and how their symbiotic relationship operates. Our foremost objective is to furnish organizations with a spectrum of digital innovative solutions and strategies, tailored to align with their specific requirements and sustainability agendas. Encompassing a vast array of technologies and tools, the impact of this book is poised to reverberate through academic literature and practical applications across varied industries, spanning education, healthcare, tourism, banking, and more. This technology-driven approach towards sustainable development is poised to unlock new vistas of opportunities for industries and academia, while simultaneously presenting challenges that necessitate adaptive strategies to avoid disruption.
Digital Marketing
Digital marketing is the use of digital channels to market products. Also known as online marketing, digital marketing promotes brands and connects them to potential customers via the internet. It takes many forms, including: Search engines. Digital marketers create comprehensive marketing strategies that align with the organization's overall goals. They identify target audiences, analyze market trends, and choose the most effective digital channels and tactics to reach potential customers.
Implementation of Business Ethics in Contemporary Enterprises
This academic work delves into the intricate dynamics of implementing business ethics within contemporary enterprises. The textbook offers a comprehensive exploration and application of ethical principles across several corporate cultures and environments, fostering the development of well-rounded ethical decision making skills among our emerging professionals. One of the book's strengths lies in its practical application to real-life scenarios. It offers a deep analysis of various business decisions that impact ethical considerations, enabling readers to understand how ethics can be practically integrated in their own professional lives.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Welcome to "Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Crafting Success in a Dynamic World". In today's rapidly evolving landscape, the fusion of innovation and entrepreneurship has become paramount for individuals and organizations striving to thrive amidst constant change. This book serves as a comprehensive guide, navigating readers through the intricacies of fostering innovation, cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, and navigating the challenges of bringing ideas to fruition.Drawing from a wealth of research, practical insights, and real-world examples, this book explores the synergistic relationship between innovation and entrepreneurship. From understanding the fundamentals to applying strategic frameworks, readers will embark on a journey to unlock their creative potential, seize opportunities, and carve a path toward success in an ever-changing environment.Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business leader, or simply intrigued by the dynamics of innovation, this book offers valuable perspectives and actionable strategies to thrive in today's dynamic world.
Knowledge Management in Commercial Banks
"Knowledge Management in Commercial Banksl" is a comprehensive guide exploring knowledge management in commercial banks. It addresses the importance, challenges, and benefits of effective knowledge management. With twelve chapters covering topics like creation, storage, sharing, and evaluation of knowledge, the book offers practical insights and real-world examples. It provides a roadmap for enhancing efficiency and competitiveness in the banking industry through knowledge management. Whether you're a banking professional, a knowledge management practitioner, or a researcher, this book equips you with the tools to unlock knowledge potential in banking.
Neurosciences, Training and Leadership
The book deals with Neurosciences, Training and Leadership in Latin American SMEs. This business segment, leader in the economies of the continent in the face of the new trends of world globalization, must adopt fundamental decisions to be able to compete in international markets and promote the export culture. Many American SMEs suffer problems due to the lack of adaptation to the post-pandemic reality, and they must incorporate these institutes of modern business law to improve their performance and strengthen their economic and industrial growth.The application of Neurosciences to Business is of vital importance in the modern world.
Ensuring Quality
The book provides an in-depth exploration of the Compulsory Registration Order (CRO) framework, elucidating its objectives, scope, and regulatory mechanisms. It examines the rationale behind CRO implementation and its role in ensuring product quality and safety standards.practices.Through rigorous analysis and empirical research, the book evaluates the effects of CRO on various stakeholders, including businesses, consumers, and regulatory authorities. It assesses the economic implications, regulatory compliance challenges, and consumer perception surrounding CRO implementation.
Factors affecting the expansion of E-commerce of Telebirr
The research focuses on investigations and conclusions on the factors affecting the expansion of e-commerce in Northeast Ethiopia, particularly with regard to the country's largest telecommunications operator: Ethio Telecom on its e-commerce platform called Telebirr. The author has been studying it extensively for about a year, using scientific methods of collecting data on site. He also analyzed the data using SPSS Version 23 to check reliability. The study's conclusions were also supported by the regression and correlation algorithms. It also comes with a summary, conclusion and excellent recommendation.
The Impact of Marketing Strategy on the Sales Performance
The marketing strategies (7Ps) are the cornerstone of any enterprise. Therefore, the current research was designed to investigate the impact of marketing strategies on the sales performance of small and micro-scale enterprises in Duhok Province. In this regard, the research aims to test the impact of relationship marketing strategies (product, price, place, promotion, process, people, and physical evidence) on sales performance, as well as how they can be implemented and managed.
HR Analytics
The book dives into HR Analytics, blending data science with HR processes for strategic decision-making. It emphasizes the timeliness of analytics adoption and the pivotal role it plays in organizational transformation. With frameworks like LAMP and HCM 21, it showcases how HR metrics align with business outcomes. Workforce planning, talent development, and organizational culture fit are explored, highlighting the importance of data-driven insights in shaping HR practices. Ultimately, it equips HR professionals with the tools to navigate complexities, drive performance, and foster a culture of innovation.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
In this concise book, we delve into the evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), tracing its journey from philanthropy to addressing complex societal and environmental issues. We explore key theoretical frameworks such as Stakeholder Theory and Sustainable Development, alongside consumer behavior models like the A-B-C Model and the Communication Model. The book also examines CSR's relationship with social justice, environmental sustainability, and ethical practices, highlighting its significance in today's business landscape. Additionally, we touch upon legislative efforts and organizations promoting CSR, emphasizing its integral role in modern businesses.
Investment Plan - Implementing Technical Graphics Standards
This book justifies through research that many printing companies in today's market do not know how much they will invest to comply with ABNT NBR ISO 12646, 12647-7, 3664 and ABNT NBR NM ISO 12647-2. They also don't know what equipment they need to buy in order to correctly comply with the technical standards. A plan was created showing what investments printers in general should make to comply with the Standards, optimizing the entrepreneur's investment and aiming to improve the company's quality and production.
How to Get Your Business Flywheel Spinning
Take control and transform your business.In How to Get Your Business Flywheel Spinning, financial expert Eric Rigby reveals the repeatable process that has helped countless entrepreneurs achieve their ultimate vision, whether scaling or selling their business. Rigby's unique "flywheel" system will revolutionize how you run your company, empowering you to delegate responsibility to your team, boost profits, minimize taxes, and gain the freedom to focus on a big-picture strategy. With clarity around your deepest motivations and an accountable partner to help manifest them, you'll build an efficient, organization that runs itself.How to Get Your Business Flywheel Spinning guides you to: Gain clarity around your core goals and values to fuel consistent momentumConstruct a custom financial strategy optimized for your businessInstall efficient systems and procedures for leverage and scalabilityTransition smoothly from owner-operator to leader of a self-managing teamDecide whether to continue scaling or prepare your business for a lucrative saleThe choice is yours. Remain stuck in your current reality or take the leap into your dream future. With How to Get Your Business Flywheel Spinning, Rigby delivers the field-tested wisdom to launch your business and your lifestyle to new heights.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Eric Michael Rigby has enjoyed running his own business for close to 30 years. He loves getting to know clients on a deep level, which in part accounts for the fact that many of RFG's clients have been with the firm for decades (though Eric loves welcoming new clients he and his team can proactively serve).Eric takes joy and satisfaction in devising strategic, holistic solutions, and solving problems to improve clients' lives, both professional and personal. Most of his working hours are spent meeting with clients to discover how he can best help them, and then devising the strategic solutions that will provide that help - to ultimately improve every area of their lives.He is also dedicated to his firm and team, and their shared vision for the future, as well as RFG's firm culture - which encourages every team member to grow and develop both new and existing skills, as well as to enjoy their personal time fully.Eric lives by what he preaches - his core values of service, teamwork, and making time for both work and the invaluable recreation afforded by time spent with family and friends.
The CIO Expedition
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) plays a crucial role in today's business climate as the conductor of the complex and dynamic digital symphony that determines the fate of organizations. The book " The CIO Expedition: Mastering the Digital Leadership in IT" explores the inner workings of this arrangement, revealing the intricate interplay of duties, developments, and necessary skills that characterize the CIO's position in the digital age. The book delves into the duties and essential skills that distinguish the contemporary CIO in spearheading digital transformation. It explores the history of the CIO position and shows how it developed into a crucial strategic component for businesses. Trends and tactics influence the basis of a harmonious digital environment in IT governance and organizational structure. We encourage readers to investigate how CIOs handle these crucial components, adjusting to the constantly shifting environment to guarantee peak performance and alignment with corporate goals.We look at the strategic frameworks and designs that drive CIO leadership and point enterprises toward IT excellence. Through the book, readers can discover how CIOs strategically arrange themselves to manage resources, foster innovation, and negotiate the challenges of the digital world. The critical role that CIO leadership plays in promoting smooth business-IT coordination is emphasized, assuring that technology is an essential component of the broader company plan rather than merely a tool. The book also delves into the complex idea of business-IT alignment, examining its definition, associated difficulties, and indisputable benefits. Readers will see how CIOs handle this complex alignment to promote corporate performance and discover the keys to creating synergy while coordinating IT and business goals to provide unmatched values.Techniques and perspectives are examined to enable CIOs to improve their companies via peaceful cooperation. The unraveling of the intricate threads of IT governance, strategy, and leadership defines the journey of the CIO. The book guides readers on a strategic journey through the IT frontier, guided by the CIO's vision for evolution, synergy, and success, shedding light on the significance of good navigation of the IT landscape for attaining organizational goals. Investigating the worldwide aspects of IT administration occurs when CIOs engage in strategic leadership across international borders. The potential and challenges of managing IT globally are explored, providing readers with a thorough grasp of an ever-changing environment.The book looks ahead, emphasizing innovation and new technologies in the CIO space. It shows how CIOs keep ahead of the curve by adopting cutting-edge technologies to spur innovation and preserve a competitive edge.Lastly, through incisive case studies highlighting effective CIOs, theoretical notions are finally anchored in actual situations. These case studies present real-world implementations of the tactics and ideas the book covers, providing insightful insights for both seasoned and novice CIOs. As the book delves into the nuances of CIO leadership and composes the digital symphony to create a future where businesses thrive in the constantly changing world of technology and business, readers are cordially invited to embark on a transforming journey.
Tensions And Perspectives On Management Skills Development
This work offers an informative and illuminating perspective on the challenges and opportunities organizations face in addressing the growth and strengthening of management skills among their leaders and teams, based on the insights of undergraduate business students.Tensions and Perspectives in Management Skills Development provides conceptual tools to help readers overcome common obstacles on the road to more effective management skills development in their organizations.
Business Management, Civil Engineering
Business management is a discipline used in construction companies today, in which the relationship between financial capacity and technical capacity can be evaluated, through the efficient use of material and human resources in the execution of a civil work. The construction sector according to the type of work, currently the disciplinary field is very broad, in this work the project is carried out based on didactic strategies of the detailed study that begins with the development of a subject program, considering the fulfillment of objectives of the content of the teaching and learning process. Therefore, the rubric is made from the organization and programming of the management of construction companies.
Social, Management and Technological Sciences
In Article 3(IV) of its Constitution, Brazil defined one of its objectives as: "to promote the good of all, without prejudice as to origin, race, sex, color, age or any other form of discrimination" (BRASIL, 1988). ILO Convention 111, to which the state is a signatory, also advocated combating discrimination in the labor market, defining the term discrimination in Article 1, a, as any distinction, exclusion or preference based on race, color, sex, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin, which has the effect of destroying or altering equality of opportunity or treatment in respect of employment or occupation (INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION, 1958).However, despite the aforementioned regulations, what we see in practice in a large part of the corporate world is still a certain sloppiness on the part of company managers in promoting policies for the inclusion of minority groups in their spaces, either because of stagnation and accommodation to the dictates of a more backward culture that they were taught, or because of fear of losing a possible target audience by adopting so-called more progressive measures.
The Cost of Asset Security and Organizational Performance
The growth of violence in Brazil's states is visible to all. In view of this, electricity distributors are looking for ways to prevent the loss of materials and the clandestine detour of their product. In this sense, intensifying the management of property security costs has been one of the ways to protect their assets. However, the high cost of organic security has led them to implement new asset security models and reduce a significant number of material losses and illegal connections in the state. In this sense, by looking at the years 2004 to 2013, we investigated the existence of a relationship between the cost of asset security and the organizational performance of Cia Energ矇tica do Cear獺, COELCE. However, a moderate negative relationship was found between the cost of asset security and the ROA and DEC indicators, a low positive relationship with EBITDA and a moderate negative relationship with the FEC, IRV and ISC indicators. Therefore, it was concluded that only ROA and DEC are in line with the hypotheses formulated. Therefore, I dedicate and recommend reading this book to students and professionals in the management area, in order to continue the study.
The Futures Market as a Tool for Raw Material Cost Management
Historically, the prices of agricultural commodities have always fluctuated greatly when we compare the harvest period and the off-season. These fluctuations cause a great deal of disruption to business. Often all marketing and strategic planning can be deeply compromised depending on how strongly the prices of these commodities fluctuate. Through a study of the cost structure of McDonald's beef burgers, using operations with the Cattle Futures Market, it was possible to predict what the cost of these burgers would be in the off-season.
A Handbook on Project Management and Entrepreneurship
Project management and entrepreneurship are the two faces of a coin, are assuming greater importance since the 90s and are bound to be one of the dominant topics of discussion and study during the 21st century and beyond. This is as it should be to accelerate the pace of industrialization as an important plank of economic growth.Project management practice is best studied under the context of its life cycle. A possible project life cycle is outlined here as under. Projects have to pass through the following four phases: Project planning, Project implementing, Project monitoring and Project evaluation. Entrepreneurship management is basically concerned with the development and coordination of entrepreneurial functions. An effective organization, sound planning, proper coordination of business activities and rational decision making are the important aspects of entrepreneurship management. The foundation of effective management needs both policy and strategy to be determined and made known. The unique book has been designed for performing entrepreneurs with high potential to be effective project managers / entrepreneurs.
The Disney Management Model
Nowadays, the business world has become increasingly competitive, and in order for secretarial professionals to remain in the labour market, they need to adapt. To do this, secretaries can look for successful models, such as Walt Disney, which has a management model centred on service excellence. The aim of this research is therefore to reformulate Disney's management strategies for secretarial professionals. This book is aimed at all professionals who work with internal and external clients and wish to strive for excellence in their work.
Decision making
Companies must be able to generate competitive advantages that allow them to make a difference with respect to their competitors, something that all competitors have is no longer a competitive advantage, it is a condition to be in business. The success of an organization is measured by the level of fulfillment of its objectives and goals, a company can have, for example, a profit of $500,000 and not understand how its product portfolio and/or its market works. Failure to analyze how it has achieved profit can certainly lead to it being seen as something desperate to be achieved rather than a consequence of its strategies. The company must avoid jeopardizing the achievement of three basic strategic objectives: to grow, to survive and to be profitable.
People Management with a Focus on Productivity
Operational stoppages reduce the total produced, preventing the daily and monthly targets from being reached, making the cost of the product very high and hindering competitiveness in the market. With this in mind, the aim of this article is to analyze the flaws in the operational procedures and propose a reduction in the number of operational stoppages in the beam exit area of the long steel rolling mill at SINOBRAS by creating and implementing operational standards. The methodological procedure used was a quantitative and qualitative approach using bibliographical research, field research using structured interviews and participant observation. We will reduce the time of operational stoppages in the bundle exit area of the Rolling Mill at SINOBRAS after finishing the work, increasing the productivity of the area.
Locus of control and job satisfaction in a Trujillo-based company
A measurement was made of the satisfaction levels of the company f獺rmacos del norte, this was used to contrast them with the management of individual locus of control of each person, and thus be able to determine the relationship between these two, which showed that they are directly related, so it was concluded that people with good management of internal locus of control, are more satisfied with their work which consequently makes them more productive.
Preliminary Data Assessment of Indian Post Offices
The book presented a basic analysis of key aspects of department of posts in the stated region, as a key output of the study. The compilation of major assessments of the study was made after examining the different aspects of Indian postal services in the stated region. It provides us a comprehensive account of the characteristics of the study and the interpretation of results was made using the facts.Initial field screening was held using an open-ended schedule. It was held in Chandigarh Tricity, Delhi / Ambala, Dharamsala / Shimla, and Ludhiana / Amritsar regions. A perspective of the tourism hotspots in NW India along with the post offices in the locality was also covered. The role of Indian postal services amid COVID-19 in north India was also explored. Neighborhood state survey was notionally held in major localities of four neighboring states namely, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
How Not to Fail at Projects
They say that repeating the same thing and expecting a different result is insanity. This book aims to analyze the reasons for failure in project management. It is filled with stories, anecdotes and satires that highlight how organizations and project managers fall into an "insanity spiral". It provides seven Sanity Checks designed to keep project managers from repeating the same mistakes and to help them become project champions: The first sanity check is how and when to appoint a project manager. This first sanity check may be familiar and may well bring back memories of starting a career in project management. The second sanity check is the comprehension of why a project is needed. It helps to overcome the misunderstanding that many have on the nature of projects and its management. The third sanity check is the understanding of the unknown and emphasizes the importance of risk management. The fourth sanity check is capturing who needs what. It is about the constant pursuit to satisfy a host of individuals and at times the, sometimes seemingly, unsurmountable quest to secure resources for a project. The fifth sanity check is who does what. It also deals with satisfying stakeholders and obtaining resources. The sixth sanity check is outside assistance. It is all about breaking the us versus them syndrome when outsourcing in a project. The seventh and most important sanity check is engaging the efforts of others as it deals with people--the lifeblood of any organization. The book concludes with a chapter on composing and building powerful microservices. With the exponential growth of IoT devices, microservices are being developed and deployed on resource-constrained but resource-intensive devices in order to provide people-centric applications. The book discusses the challenges of these applications. Finally, the book looks at the role of microservices in smart environments and upcoming trends including ubiquitous yet disappearing microservices.
The Road to Outsourcing 4.0
This book provides valuable insights and guidance for firms looking to improve their operations in the face of disruption and uncertainty. It contributes to the body of knowledge in logistics and supply chain disciplines which will be useful to both industry practitioners and academics. With this, the book first emphasizes the road to outsourcing 4.0 by providing updated information and perspectives on these trends, given that outsourcing has evolved significantly over the years and new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning are changing the way outsourcing is done. In addition, the book also explores new models such as third-party logistics (3PL) providers and crowdsourcing which have changed the landscape of outsourcing. Lastly, the book includes updated best practices for outsourcing, including how to choose outsourcing partners, manage outsourcing relationships, and minimize risks in the post-COVID-19 recovery period. Each chapter in the book goes through concepts, development histories, benefits, risks and challenges, and includes recent case studies
How Not to Fail at Projects
They say that repeating the same thing and expecting a different result is insanity. This book aims to analyze the reasons for failure in project management. It is filled with stories, anecdotes and satires that highlight how organizations and project managers fall into an "insanity spiral". It provides seven Sanity Checks designed to keep project managers from repeating the same mistakes and to help them become project champions: The first sanity check is how and when to appoint a project manager. This first sanity check may be familiar and may well bring back memories of starting a career in project management. The second sanity check is the comprehension of why a project is needed. It helps to overcome the misunderstanding that many have on the nature of projects and its management. The third sanity check is the understanding of the unknown and emphasizes the importance of risk management. The fourth sanity check is capturing who needs what. It is about the constant pursuit to satisfy a host of individuals and at times the, sometimes seemingly, unsurmountable quest to secure resources for a project. The fifth sanity check is who does what. It also deals with satisfying stakeholders and obtaining resources. The sixth sanity check is outside assistance. It is all about breaking the us versus them syndrome when outsourcing in a project. The seventh and most important sanity check is engaging the efforts of others as it deals with people--the lifeblood of any organization. The book concludes with a chapter on composing and building powerful microservices. With the exponential growth of IoT devices, microservices are being developed and deployed on resource-constrained but resource-intensive devices in order to provide people-centric applications. The book discusses the challenges of these applications. Finally, the book looks at the role of microservices in smart environments and upcoming trends including ubiquitous yet disappearing microservices.
Technology Acceptance, Path Dependence, and the Demand for Robo-Advisory Services
This book explores the effects of the previously ignored factors of path dependence and product features on technology acceptance with a focus on robo-advice. A newly developed model introduces path dependence to technology acceptance research allowing to explain previously unaccountable effects. An empirical test of the model using data from Germany and the USA elicits that path dependence influences the attitudes towards and demand for robo-advice. A process consisting of a market survey, a choice-based conjoint analysis, and a test in a technology acceptance model allows the structured investigation of the effects of product features on the demand for robo-advice. The results show that selected product features have effects on the demand for robo-advice and that it is essential to establish these effects empirically.
Organizational innovation for competitive advantage
This research is descriptive-correlational in design, and its objective is to determine, based on the opinion of SME entrepreneurs in Hermosillo, Sonora, whether the development of innovation strategies used in the management of their businesses generates business competitiveness. The results obtained show that SME entrepreneurs develop strategies with the objective of attracting and keeping their customers through product innovation and good customer service, thus achieving competitive advantages. In conclusion, the entrepreneurs are aware that the dynamics of change that is currently being generated in companies requires that entrepreneurs implement innovation strategies within their management processes to generate business competitiveness.
Funding Sources and Financial sustainability of Small-Enterprises
The study analyzed the relationship between funding sources and financial sustainability of small-scale enterprises the objectives of the study were; the effect of traditional debt on financial sustainability of Small-scale Enterprises, the effect of equity financing on financial sustainability of Small-scale Enterprises and the effect of asset-based financing on financial sustainability of Small-scale Enterprises within Kyengera trading centre. The study adopted both descriptive and survey research designs using a population of 160 and sample size of 140 respondents and the findings were summarized below;There was a very strong significant positive relationship between traditional debt and financial sustainability of SMEs in Kyengera trading centre. The (adjusted R Squared) coefficient of determination indicated that 52.4% of the variation in financial sustainability of SSEs. There was a weak positive relationship between equity financing and financial sustainability of SS's within Kyengera trading centre. The (adjusted R Squared) coefficient of determination value of about 0.242 indicates that 24.2% of the variation in financial sustainability of SSE's.
Success and Failure Factors for Micro and Small Businesses
The general aim of this work is to find out about the success factors of micro and small companies, identifying the characteristics of the managers, the operational practices and the factors that have contributed to the best results for these companies. In addition to the initial objectives, we study how micro and small companies are classified, their importance in the economic context, their strategic positioning and their problems. The various business success factors referenced in the literature are investigated, as are the characteristics of entrepreneurs, using questionnaires, interviews and observation as data collection tools. The factors investigated through the questionnaires were considered relevant to entrepreneurial success, but there must be others. They also found factors in the lowest-performing companies, which are considered to be factors of failure. The differentiator between success and failure is the way in which the managers and employees of these companies do things.
