Essays Tagged: "business entity"

For an organisation to succeed, there needs to be not too great a gap between the managerially espoused and the 'actually prevailing' sets of meanings, values and norms.

The term 'organisation' from a business perspective refers to a group of individuals who come together to achieve a set of common g ... ndividuals who come together to achieve a set of common goals, often in the form of a firm or other business entity (Daft, 2000: 6). Organisations can be any size, from a joint venture or partnership ... and sustainable working culture. A working culture consists of a set of values and ethics which the business and all that are connected with the business, are expected to adhere to. It defines values, ...

(9 pages) 284 2 4.1 Jan/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

The essay is entitled 'Dell's Supply Chain'. It's a descriptive business case about the uniqueness and strength in Dell Computer Corporation Supply Chain.

ling to exactly what the customer wants would ultimately be an ideal organisational objective for a business entity if it is aiming for profits. And being able to do it without an additional cost to t ... ity of the performances of these supply chain design will also be addressed.DELL'S PRODUCTS AND THE BUSINESS ORIENTATIONHaving positioned itself as one of the leading world-class computer corporation ...

(6 pages) 1371 1 4.5 Jun/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

An overview of Human Resources practices at a Silicon Valley company as related to Globalization, Diversity and Ethics. MGT431.

cal Systems relies heavily on the expertise of the human resources department. Although traditional business thinking can portray this business entity as "dangerous" or "the enemy", a good relationshi ... and salary evaluation. Traditional human resource department roles continue to be important to all businesses, but the role of this department is always changing.Business strategies change constantly ...

(3 pages) 378 0 4.2 Jul/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Merger anf takeover

d liabilities of the acquired firm. After a merger, the acquired firm ceases to exist as a separate business entity. In resent years, more and more merger and acquisition happened for those big compan ... e merger and acquisition happened for those big companies as a result of intense competition in the business world. To maintain the competitive position in their respective industry, merger and acquis ...

(31 pages) 492 0 4.4 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Beijing Mirror Corp Case Study Analysis

e is to timely commercialise their mirror taking into consideration their financial limitations and business expertise. Speed to market is a critical consideration as only eight years remain on patent ... f imitation and technological supersession continue to grow with time. Key decisions:Retain current business entity - Financial ratios highlight the company has significant cash flow and liquidity iss ...

(2 pages) 97 0 3.0 Aug/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Accounting Legality

This paper will focus on a business situation while focusing on a single business entity and discussing the current business en ... sing on a single business entity and discussing the current business environment and emphasizing on business strategies and recommendations. The current and future business strategy will address facto ... factors such as liability, financial, legal, and the span of control of all members involved in the business entity while ensuring a successful and profitable venture for all vested parties involved i ...

(4 pages) 74 0 4.6 Apr/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting

Bus/415 Legal Issues Final Research Project Paper

Business Entities and the Impact of E-Business on the Global Legal EnvironmentBusiness entities are ... e an organized group of people who come together for a profitable or charitable purpose. In today's business world, there are a number of ways in which to legally organize and structure a business. Ca ... the correct legal entity will ultimately have a huge impact on the success and profitability of the business venture. The basic types of business organizations include "sole proprietorship, general pa ...

(13 pages) 832 0 3.9 Jul/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Amazon.com

t Amazon is still unable to generate "real" profit - as opposed to profitability in segments of its business while other segments languish - it is still a viable business entity with impressive market ... Mart, Sears, Home Depot, Costco, or other retail giants.Customer Value-AddFor the successful retail businesses cited above, the strategies evolved over time and illustrated the innovation and determin ...

(9 pages) 256 1 5.0 Oct/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > E-commerce

Business Entity Regulations in Virginia

A business entity is the type of formation under which a company chooses to register. This entity affe ... ements, insurance and ownership control. In the state of Virginia, there are six different types of business formations: sole proprietorship, general partnership, limited partnership, corporation, bus ... partnership, limited partnership, corporation, business trust, and limited liability company. Each business entity has regulations that must be followed.Sole proprietorship is an unincorporated busin ...

(2 pages) 67 0 0.0 Feb/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

FoxMeyer Drug Company Case

Bankruptcy HistoryFoxMeyer sued SAP, Andersen and Pinnacle. This is just a knee-jerk reaction of a business entity that had gone down. It wants to take others in its fall. It is easier to pass the bl ... only be useless at worst. Even as ERP system designed to sabotage a company is not enough to make a business belly up. The ERP is but an improvement of the system. The ERP package is like psychoanalys ...

(3 pages) 14 1 3.0 Jul/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Marketing Goals, Strategy and Action Plan for Paintball Company

s marketing strategy is to guarantee that Paintball Company will be recognized in the industry as a business entity that gives excellent paintball services for its target market. Aside from this, Pain ... mers.Paintball Company has four primary marketing goals:A)Manage its position as one of the primary businesses regarding Paintball. Being the leader of the Paintball industry will propel this Paintbal ...

(8 pages) 64 0 0.0 Oct/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Business Entities

Owning a business, organization or franchise is not as simple as one might assume. There are many things to c ... or franchise is not as simple as one might assume. There are many things to consider when opening a business - the first and most important choice to make is what form of business - or what type of bu ... ness - or what type of business entity - the company will take.There are approximately six forms of business entities that are most commonly undertaken and these are: sole proprietorships, limited and ...

(6 pages) 229 1 5.0 Dec/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Limited Liability Corportations and Partnerships

on MakingJennifer L. StappMay 19, 2008Limited Liability Corporations and PartnershipsStarting a new business requires many decisions, and much planning. One of the earliest and most important decision ... y decisions, and much planning. One of the earliest and most important decisions is the form of the business, or the type of business entity. Common forms of business entities include sole proprietors ...

(3 pages) 101 0 0.0 Jul/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Business Structure

Business StructuresMy sister Heidi, my best friend Janis and myself have always wanted to operate a ... roles we would perform. Janis wanted to bartend. Heidi wanted to be the hostess and look after the business end. I loved to cook and bake and although I did not train at a culinary institute, I had s ... itchens at the shore. All of us wanted to be equally involved in the work, hiring decisions and the business aspects of the restaurant. We had a concept, a name, and a location. The restaurant would b ...

(6 pages) 44 0 3.0 Jul/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Financial Statements

al. Assets can be defined as any physical or tangible items that have value and that are owned by a business entity (Warren, Fess, Reeve, 1996). Working capital is any capital that is actively turned ... Working capital is any capital that is actively turned over or available for use in the course of a business. In other words, it is an excess of current assets over current liabilities. Working capita ...

(5 pages) 237 0 5.0 Oct/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting

Entity Business Plan

Entity Business Plan � PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT �1� Entity Business PlanFor the purpose of ... \* MERGEFORMAT �1� Entity Business PlanFor the purpose of this assignment, the Entity Business Plan the business venture that will be cover is a Sports Bar Franchise. The name of the Spo ... er is a Sports Bar Franchise. The name of the Sports Bar is John's Sports Bar & Grill. Owning a business, organization or franchise is not as simple as one might assume. There are many things to c ...

(6 pages) 433 0 4.4 Nov/2008

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

Marketing Business Plan

into results, for example: a small company; a large company; a corner shop; a local window-cleaning business; a regional business; a multi-million pound multi-national corporation; a charity; a school ... a hospital; a local council; a government agency or department; a joint-venture; a project within a business or department; a business unit, division, or department within another organization or comp ...

(23 pages) 104 0 0.0 Dec/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

The Piedra Systems Inc. and its Products Design Strategy

Product DesignThe life of any business entity greatly lies on the product it offers in the market. Any product less than an excell ... its product to the stone claddings itself. The firm doesn't offer any services with regard to their business. They just sell the products (stone claddings and blocks) and it is up to the consumers to ...

(15 pages) 14 0 3.0 Mar/2009

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Business Plan

Business Plan - MX3 Sports Bar & GrillJamila HowardBUS415 - Business LawApril 6, 2009Business Pl ... a franchise is not an overnight endeavor, there are several things to consider when starting a new business. The first two and probably most important decisions to make would be the name of your busi ... ost important decisions to make would be the name of your business (see Exhibit B) and what type of business entity to establish. MX3 Sports Bar and Grill will start out as an LLC.The Limited Liabilit ...

(5 pages) 135 0 3.4 Apr/2009

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Advantages and Disadvantages of Franchising

Introduction:Liz the librarian decided she wanted to enter into the business world as an entrepreneur. She has a chance to run her own organic food shop. A high quality ... 's interest. In this discussion board we will help Liz decide whether to franchise or start her own business or by outlining the advantages and disadvantages of franchising.Franchise AgreementA franch ... ranchising.Franchise AgreementA franchise begins with an agreement between the owners of a specific business entity with an entrepreneur who wants the rights to use that entity for their personal use ...

(2 pages) 19 0 3.0 Aug/2009

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers