Essays Tagged: "competitive edge"

Issues that a HR director of a MNE would need to consider before the company tries to establish itself in Asia.

should bear in mind the following issues: What must a multinational organisation consider to gain a competitive edge in the Asian region? What habits need to be reviewed and which ones should be devel ... nowledge on the best method to get a job done; being the most efficient, effective for sustaining a competitive edge.Employment LegislationAs Multinational enterprises operate in numerous countries wi ...

(12 pages) 365 0 3.6 Apr/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Markets & Exchanges

Nike vs Adidas, market and comprehensive competition analysis.

veryone is on the Internet and more companies are establishing an online presence to maintain their competitive edge. Along with high speed Internet connections, the Internet has become an essential t ... commerce as part of their strategic initiatives will miss out on opportunities to attain growth and competitive advantage.Nike and Adidas are two primary footwear companies along with their competitor ...

(17 pages) 1440 3 4.5 Nov/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > Clothing, Footwear and Cosmetics

Strategic intelligence and postmodernity

Strategic Intelligence and Post modernity- The key to success in the competitive edge"Know the other and know yourself:Triumph without peril.Know Nature and know the Sit ... peril.Know Nature and know the Situation:Triumph completely."Sun TzuNowadays, we are living in the competitive edge. Competitiveness occurs everywhere, in our life or business .To survives, we have t ... eal with the chaotic world.Any firms could transform the data into intelligence, they would get the competitive advantage and reach the growth at last. Strategic intelligence is the intelligence that ...

(15 pages) 391 0 4.4 Mar/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

The Prevalence of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation on Performance Enhancing Drug Abuse in Athletes.

ntelligence issues, which is essentially political competition. Historically, in ancient Rome, the "competitive edge" was accomplished by making chariots lighter for greater speed or adding extra leat ... ill decide whether or not a product is taken.I would think that not too long after the very idea of competitive sport was conceived that athletes learned about the shortcuts to victory, essentially le ...

(8 pages) 110 0 4.6 Mar/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sports

Implementing Strategies

Greek mobile phone market is set to expand even further as new players and licenses bring a greater competitive edge to the newly liberated telecommunications environment. The complete implementation ... n the Greek mobile telecom market creates much opportunity for network infrastructures sales to new competitive mobile telecom networks, Anon1 (2003). In 1992 Info-Quest' commencement of activities in ...

(14 pages) 478 0 4.6 Mar/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

The significance that changes in Telecommunications Industry have had on Information Management: - A Case Study of the Impact of advances in VoIP over Call- Center Management.

irms and their managements have been investing in information technology (IT) to seek strategic and competitive advantage. A number of well known exemplars have had headline impacts as they create app ... ons creates tighter relationships across the company's extended enterprise, and can be as much of a competitive advantage for the company as its core products and services.Total Word Count: 2400Refere ...

(10 pages) 597 1 4.1 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Decision making

rganisations are continuously innovated and improved in order to achieve and maintain a sustainable competitive edge. In fact, Potter (1985) highlighted that it is this competitive ability which is co ... G.P. (1980), Management decision making, Glenview, IL. Scott, Foresman and Co.Porter, M.E. (1985), Competitive advantage, New York, Free Press.Robbins, S.P. (2002), Essential of Organizational Behavi ...

(12 pages) 1156 0 4.7 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Management Planning & Decision Making

Strategic Analysis

ILE 2Q-TELECOM PROFILE 2COMPETITORS' PROFILE 4GREEK MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION ECONOMIC FEATURES 5THE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR GREEK MOBILE TELECOM 8SWOT ANALYSIS FOR Q-TELECOM 11RECOMMENDATIONS 11CO ... Greek mobile phone market is set to expand even further as new players and licenses bring a greater competitive edge to the newly liberated telecommunications environment. The complete implementation ...

(14 pages) 341 0 5.0 Jul/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

'Freedom Furniture Group Limited' Produce a report that is to identify and analyse four issues.

issues that have been implemented by Freedom Group Limited in their retail furniture stores to gain competitive advantage in the past, and recommends ways in which these issues may be used in the futu ... ues may be used in the future to overcome environmental factors and continue to provide them with a competitive edgeThese issues are strategic alliances, corporate restructuring brand building and inf ...

(20 pages) 78 0 5.0 Aug/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Restuarant Business Plan

roducts 53. Market Survey 53.1. Customer Forecast 6,7,84. Strategy and Implementation Summary 94.1. Competitive Edge 94.1.1. Main Competitors 94.2. Marketing Strategy 104.3. Sales Strategy 104.3.1. Pr ... referrals. The restaurant will open for business in the second month after funding is secured.4.1. Competitive EdgeThe restaurant and bar's competitive edge is its proximity to a large residential an ...

(22 pages) 604 0 4.6 Oct/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Decision Making Model

rganizations are continuously innovated and improved in order to achieve and maintain a sustainable competitive edge. In fact, Porter (1985) highlighted that it is this competitive ability which is co ... G.P. (1980), Management Decision- Making, Glenview, IL. Scott, Foresman and Co.Porter, M.E. (1985), Competitive Advantage, New York, Free Press.Stoner, A.F. and Freeman, R.E. (1989), Management, 4th e ...

(4 pages) 183 0 4.3 Oct/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Management Planning & Decision Making

Problem Analysis Final Project

Today's corporate and private business organizations must make swift, sound decisions to maintain a competitive edge in their marketplace. The proper use of critical thinking skills, problem-solving t ...

(12 pages) 439 0 5.0 Jan/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

The Baldridge at 14

performance, and to raise awareness about the importance of quality and performance excellence as a competitive edge." The award created a benchmark that U.S. companies could try and reach in order to ...

(1 pages) 70 0 4.0 Jan/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

System Solutions for a business setting in reference to computers

in 1981. We employ approximately 200 associates and service 300+ customers. In order to maintain a competitive edge with the larger financial institutions, the management has decided to implement a " ... oftware that can project customer interest. Lifestyles interest and needs are unique. That is why a competitive banking center must offer various tools to help customers with banking choices. Once a s ...

(2 pages) 34 0 5.0 Jan/2005

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science

Project Proposal for a new computer system at a bank...Customer Assist and how the company will improve.

t. We employ approximately 200 associates and service over 30,000 customers. In order to maintain a competitive edge with the larger financial institutions, the management has decided to implement a " ... oftware that can project customer interest. Lifestyles interest and needs are unique. That is why a competitive banking center must offer various tools to help customers with banking choices. Once a s ...

(5 pages) 159 0 4.7 Jan/2005

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science

Pallister furniture, S.W.O.T. analysis

h of which is coming from the United States. Because of this market growth Palliser is in need of a competitive edge to compete with its competitors in the U.S.To compete with the others firms in the ... in that they have an immense and inexpensive supply of workers, which would provide Palliser with a competitive cost advantage over competitors. The main benefit of pursuing a joint venture with an As ...

(5 pages) 146 2 3.0 Mar/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Crown Equipment Corporation

t diverse variations and is one of the top 10 manufacturers in the world. The company achieved this competitive edge contrary to its competition, as special attention to the industrial design of its p ...

(2 pages) 36 0 0.0 Apr/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

ORganizational Behavior Workplace Trends

onments [and] recognize important trends . . . their organizations may slowly suffer and lose their competitive edge" (p. 489). The influence of ethics on decision-making and the impact of technology ...

(3 pages) 313 0 2.9 Aug/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

IT matters!

. IT has become a need. Companies spend millions of dollars investing in IT with the hope to gain a competitive edge over their competitors.However, in June 2003 a raging debate was going on in the bu ... nd its investments do not justify the required returns. Therefore, IT is diminishing as a source of competitive advantage and should be managed defensively (spend less on IT and avoid risk).So, is it ...

(17 pages) 374 0 4.5 Oct/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

The Theory of Constraints.

nd this intensification has led many of them in search of new and innovative ways to increase their competitive edge. Constraint management (also known as TOC : Theory of Constraints) was one of the n ... eory of Constraints) was one of the new systems that were introduced to help firms improve on their competitive standing. Furthermore, as the world advances, time becomes an even more important factor ...

(6 pages) 250 0 4.6 Nov/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting