Explore BrainMass

Explore BrainMass

    Business Management

    BrainMass Solutions Available for Instant Download

    Paraphrasing Assistance

    Please note, this article below is not an essay. Just ask to paraphrase (restate it in another form or other words). Please help me paraphrase this article below... Do what you think is best... The case study of Robin Hood and the merry men will show many problems faced by their organization. We, as advisors will present the

    Efficiency and Value of Processes

    For this assignment you will be required to assess the performance of two processes and evaluate their efficiency and value. A government office processes two types of applications, Basic and Special, for an agency responsible for awarding funds for projects. Separate departments within the office process the two types of ap

    Management Strategy

    You are the CEO of a low tech, high volume, and low margin industrial cleaning supplies (chemicals) business. You currently design your own products in house but employ third party manufacturing. You also utilize third party logistics to warehouse and distribute your products. You have numerous but small competitors. Many manufa

    Authority Relationships and Familiarity

    Communication is fundamental to any successful organization. It is also important to ask for suggestions and actually listen to what others say. You must find a happy medium between authority relationships and familiarity. Are all out communication positive between leaders and followers?

    Case Study of Performance Management

    This is a discussion of question. Question: Review Case Study 3-1 'Evaluating Vision and Mission Statements at Pepsico' on pages 82-83 of the text. 1. Evaluate the mission and vision statements of Pepsico against the theoretical purpose of such statements. 2. How effective are they in linking strategy with individual perf

    Cooper's Model: Nepotism

    In the event of nepotism, I need help with how to react using the Cooper's model of decision making. Thanks

    Resumes: How Employers Can Safeguard Against Inaccuracies

    The case scenario and questions: Résumé inaccuracies are the bane of HR employment specialists. While the results of surveys on résumé fraud vary widely, a conservative estimate is that about 20% of résumés contain some inaccurate data or critical omission. In this discussion, consider how employers can best protect thems

    Criticism to the Arbitration Process

    Explain why costs and time lags subsequently render much criticism to the arbitration process. List solutions and the ways to improve these situations.

    Importance of Interpersonal Skills

    Rank out the following Interpersonal Skills as most important to least important and explain in detail why your number one (1) is number one. Encouraging: Fostering team solidarity Harmonizing: Mediating conflicts Compromising: Shifting one's own position on an issue Gatekeeping: Encouraging all team members to participat

    Case Study: Productivity and quality problems

    Case Name: The Contradiction of Business Summary: Lucy Winters managed a branch bank office. The office was located in a good location and had many customers. However, the bank itself had been under severe pressure to improve profits. As a result, the staff in Lucy's office had been reduced by a third. Now there seemed to

    Project Manager: Monitoring & Controlling Projects

    The solution addresses the following questions: A . What would be some of the ramifications if the Project Manager did not monitor and control the project? B. What are some of the tools a Project Manager could use to monitor and control a project? If you could only use one tool which would you choose and why?

    Origins of Communicable Diseases

    Explore the origin of a communicable disease that became a pandemic episode. Describe different measures that were taken to contain or eradicate the disease and assess the role that was played by issues pertaining to water, sanitation, nutrition, and environmental conditions.

    Wal-Mart Case Study: Sweatshop or Scapegoat

    The three-part case study question: a. Is Wal-Mart guilty of running sweatshops or is the firm being victimized? b. With respect to global business in general, how can abusive human resource practices be prevented? c. Can companies that operate sweatshops be stopped? Should they be stopped?

    Alternative Work Arrangements

    With high gas prices, crowded highways, and concern for air quality, what do business leaders need to do to reduce employee's obligation to drive to work? If you had the authority, what types of work options would you offer employees? If so, would the options apply to all employees? What are the impacts and challenges upon tradi

    Cognitive Frames vs. Disruptive innovation

    Write a 270 words essay that list the main cognitive frames that companies can adopt when facing a disruptive innovation. Explain why are these cognitive frames contradictory in nature. Give examples.

    Dealing with Disruptive Innovation

    Prepare a short outline and explain the possible ways companies can deal effectively with a disruptive innovation. Response must include examples.

    Implicating Selected Target Audience Populations

    Now that you understand the implications of selecting a target audience, describe things that should be considered defining the new target population. What factors should be considered and the implications that align to these factors?

    Identifying Trends and Challenges for HRM

    I have identified three trends and challenges for HRM. Could you assist me develop team strategy to meet these? I have listed my trends and challenges for HRM that I am going to use. These are the three trends or challenges: - One challenge for HRM is keeping up with the social world. With more and more people going to