Contingency theory

Much of the management theory we come across relates to universally applicable ideas, often ones which suggest there is ‘one best way’ to organize. Contingency theory is different; it is a paradigm; it is a school of thought; it is a lens through which to view management. It is not so much a theory nor … Read more

Starbucks analysis

Introduction to Starbucks In 1971, Starbucks was established in America as a coffee brand in the market. They produce the hand made coffee such as espresso and many hot/cold drink for consumers. They also provide some deserts for customers.Nowadays, they have over 21300 chains over the whole world. They promise consumers only use the top … Read more

Managing a global team

10/3/2018 Management 200.03 Global Case Analysis Jane has been chosen to be a team leader on a project to implement a new management information system that will integrate the email operations of the company’s several divisions located in Colombia and Slovakia. Jane will be stationed at the company headquarters, in Charlotte, NC. Managing a global … Read more

Managing distractions in the workplace (Jason Fried)

Jason Fried is the Co-originator and CEO of Basecamp, in the past known as 37signals. Basecamp is a privately held organization established 19 years prior in 1999 established by Jason Fried, alongside assistance from Carlos Segura and Ernest Kim. Their headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois and the company focuses on web application development for … Read more

Effective leadership and creating a vision

Introduction Leadership manifest in various forms. In politics, a political leader has the ability to rally people behind them in order to shape the course of human history. In business, an executive has the ability to predict future trends, strategize to outcompete other companies, and ensure long-term profits for the company. The previous examples are … Read more

Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) strategy

Known as Canada’s oldest retailer, Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) upgraded from rural outposts to over 480 locations and nearly 66,000 associates located across Canada. From 1670 to the late 19th century, Canada’s landmark institution began as trading post for traded goods such as oil and gas. The diminishing popularity of traded goods over time forced … Read more

Dubai International Financial Center leadership

Introduction Dubai International Financial Center is a financial free zone established in the year 2002 by a federal degree, defined in Federal Law No. 8 of 2004. The purpose of DIFC is to attract international financial institutions to operate from Dubai and to serve the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. Its main … Read more

Jimmy Choo & Michael Kors

The exclusive shoemaker Jimmy Choo has been purchased by Michael Kors Holdings in a record deal for the company; which values the firm at £896 million. History of Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo Ltd is a high-end British fashion brand specialising in shoes, handbags, accessories, perfumes and aftershaves. The company, J. Choo Limited, was founded in … Read more

Ethical coffee in Singapore

Singapore is currently experiencing the third-wave coffee culture, which promotes conscious consumption.Coffee consumers are increasingly aware of the ethical and environmental implications of consumption of non-ethical coffee, such as exploitation of labour, soil erosion and leaching of pesticides into soil. Patently, the time is ripe to further advocate for ethical coffee causes as Singaporeans would … Read more

Sun Life Malaysia insurance company

First of all, we have to appreciate one of the insurance company in Malaysia – “Sun Life Malaysia” for giving our team a golden opportunity to conduct an interview and have a look around their company. We decided to choose this company as we would like to increase our knowledge about how a company runs … Read more

Management structure of H & M

​Building an effective management structure one should fully understand the need of balance between rewards, culture, and boundaries, the pros and cons of different organizational structure, the elements of effective leadership, ethics program, and the types of risk a company may take. A successful management leadership requires an understanding of how to incorporate these strategies … Read more

Can virtual teams work effectively?

Besides barriers of geography, virtual teams can be very challenging to accommodate. With attributes such as different working styles, languages and cultures, leading a virtual team can be more complicated.  The key to organizing an effective virtual team is to leverage these attributes, or they can eventually lead to a dysfunctional team. The appeal of … Read more

Conflict Management and an Effective Organization

Conflict Management and an Effective Organization It is impossible to find an organization, large or small, without some form of conflict in the present or past. Where there are at least two people, there are at least two views on policies, functions, and opportunities in the workplace. Conflict management, naturally, is then important to make … Read more

Benefits of having a diverse workforce (articles review)

JULY–AUGUST 2018 ARTICLE HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW The Other Diversity Dividend By: Paul Gompers and Silpa Kovvali In this article, Paul Gompers and Silpa Kovvali examine the improved effectiveness of a diverse company, specifically in the Venture Capital industry. The authors discuss the history of the venture capital industry, illustrating how the bedrock of its tradition … Read more