Abstract
This paper analyzes the concept of "change", theories behind it, why it is necessary and how organizations need to cope with change in order to survive.

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"Change requires change. Organizations today are making abundant changes internally to cope with a highly turbulent external environment. With frequent reorganizing, downsizing, rightsizing, delayering, flattening the pyramid, teaming and outsourcing taking place, careers and career opportunities are in pandemonium resulting from the progressive destabilization of relationships between people and organizations."

Tags:career, management, motivation, commitment

Abstract
In this article, the writer examines of a Harvard case study involving Alden Products Inc. (A.P.I.) The writer looks at the question of whether the company should expand an existing manufacturing facility. The writer examines the increase in sales of A.P.I. products and discusses whether a new plant should be built in Europe.

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"The A.P.I. plant in Holland should be expanded again to accommodate the expected increase in sales in the E.U. which are expected to double in the next ten years There are several reasons for this recommendation. The first is that there is every reason to believe that expansion is necessary and that demand for A.P.I. products will double over the next ten years. One of the reasons that demand is so robust in the E.U. is the fact that the E.U. is an unqualified success and with the ..."

Tags:Harvard case study, Alden products, manufacturing decision, buy, build new or expand.

Abstract
This paper is an analysis of a case analysis of Starbucks by Ariff Kachra and Mary Crossan. It introduces the topic, provides a background of the company, and current issues facing the company. The paper presents an analysis of the coffee industry and Starbucks itself, including a brief SWOT analysis. Alternatives and recommendations based on the case study follow. The paper includes an appendix and an annotated bibliography.

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"Based on the assessment provided by the case study, Starbucks has reached the limits of its growth domestically and must now look abroad to continue its growth. The authors say that over the last 20 years, the coffee market in the United States has been characterized by a decline in basic coffee consumption paralleled by an increase in consumption of specialty coffees. The specialty coffee market has become increasingly competitive during this period as well, with the entry of several minor but significant and a few major players. The company's prior effective marketing and diversification of Starbucks' product line in this setting has resulted in a healthy growth for the company in the United States, but the saturated domestic market has required the company to aggressively look abroad to Asia and the Pacific Rim for additional markets."

Tags:monopsony, specialty, international, marketing

Abstract
This essay is written in an Action Plan format "For implementing an improvement to customer service levels in an organization;" and it comprehensively covers all the necessary areas that involves Customer Service within an organization. The essay is based on an organization, where a lot of information is revealed about the organization to create a greater feel for its operations and employees: two organizational structures (before and after change are implemented) are also revealed. The problems are explained in full, and analyzed, strategies for change are created and an implementation processes is included.

Tags:business, improving, marketing, sales

Abstract
This paper examines the furniture company, Guillermo. It specifically looks at ways that Guillermo can improve its product and make it stand out amongst his competitors. The paper also examines the cost drivers within the company such as labor, supplies and material and building and equipment cost and discusses how understanding these issues will allow better management and control of these resources within the company.

Table of Contents:
Break Even Analysis
Measures of Profitability and Performance
Conclusion

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"By decentralizing decision making authority, more sophisticated tools must be incorporated to measure profitability and performance. Guillermo's previous management control system emphasized net operating income while the investments associated with generating that income is ignored. A stronger measure of profitability is the rate of return on investment (ROI). The return on investment equation is income/profit divided by the investment required to obtain that income or profit, and is expressed as a percentage. Return on investment consists of the products of return on sales (income divided by revenue) and capital turnover (revenue divided by invested capital). Return on investment does not depend on the size of the various segments, or the size of the investment, which will be useful to Guillermo Furniture as it expands products and services. (Horngren, et.al, 2008)"

Tags:ROI, investment, income, labor

Abstract
This paper looks at the they way three companies in the mobile telephony industry - Ericsson, Nokia and Motorola - have structured the workings of their organization. It shows how these organizations are divided and how their operations run. The paper concludes that all three organizations constantly endeavor to review their organizational structures regularly, along with other management strategies and performances, so as to maintain the leading positions in their respective core business areas.

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"The company adopts a more flat organizational structure compared to Nokia and Ericsson and grants more authority to the second level management. Within divisions,the Vice Presidents of the respective segments are authorized to adopt the ideal organizational pattern as an example, matrix approach for new product development divisions/departments,whereas a line or staff structure for production area. The company favors interdepartmental and cross functional teaming of employees and also adopts employee empowerments schemes to make good the lacunae in organizational structure, caused due to centralization of functions. The flat organization of Motorola enables the implementations of management decisions at a faster rate."

Tags:telecommunication, Phones, Communication

Abstract
This project analyzes and makes recommendations on the viability of on-line grocers. Analysis of this industry consists of an assessment of the internal and external environment, the strengths and weaknesses, the opportunities and the strategies of companies operating in the on-line grocery industry. This report discusses the strategic implications of the industry structure for companies currently operating in and those considering entering the industry. Finally this report suggests ways of increasing the overall effectiveness of the online grocery business model, ultimately making conclusions of the overall attractiveness of the industry as well as making recommendations for improving the online business model.

1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose and Objectives
1.2 Industry Definition/Timeline
1.3 Scope and Limitations
1.4 Methodology/Data Extraction
2.0 INDUSTRY DOMINANT ECONOMIC FEATURES
2.1 Industry Major Players
2.2 Industry Profitability and Lifecycle Stage
2.3 Market Size and Growth Rate
2.4 Capital Requirements
2.5 Industry Driving Forces
3.0 INDUSTRY CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
3.1 Profitability and Capital
3.2 Technical Capability
3.3 Brand Image
3.4 Customer Service
4.0 INDUSTRY COMPETITION ANALYSIS
4.1 Major Competitors
4.2 Rivalry
4.3 Competitive Position and Strategy
4.4 New Entrants and Barriers to Entry and Exit
4.5 Perceived Product Substitutes
5.0 KEY STRATEGIES OVERVIEW
5.1 Key Industry Strategy
5.2 Key Industry Players Strategic Approaches
6.0 INDUSTRY BUYERS
6.1 Buyer Characteristics
6.2 Brand Preferences and Customer Loyalty
6.3 Customer Power
7.0 INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS
7.1 Supplier Characteristics
7.2 Supplier Bargaining Power
8.0 INDUSTRY PROSPECTS AND ATTRACTIVENESS
8.1 Industry Attractiveness
8.2 Industry Issues
8.3 Industry Profit Outlook
9.0 ALTERNATIVES
9.1 Abandon the Online Grocery Industry
9.2 Merge or Partner with Brick-and-Mortar
9.3 Maintain existing business model
10.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
REFERENCES

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"The online grocery industry is a niche market within the greater food and beverage industry. It is a business-to-consumer e-commerce industry possessing the characteristics of both a retail grocer and a courier. Companies operating in this industry allow customers to purchase grocery items, prepared meals, meats, produce, packaged goods, flowers, and just about everything else offered by the major grocery chains. Products are offered via the company website and are delivered to the customer within a specified time frame. These companies often rely upon high average orders to make their margins (a typical Webvan.com order was quoted to be $80) (Weston, 2000)."

Tags:business, buying, commerce, factors, grocer, internet, key, line, model, online, purchasing, success

Abstract
This paper features a business case study of AWC Inc. and its need to reduce its air pollution, the stakeholders affected by measures taken to do so, possible alternatives, and a recommended solution. The paper opines that AWC should change their corporate level strategy through diversification - more specifically, focus on increasing sales through welding. Through financing the cost of the re-circulating filtration system and adding another welding line, the paper explains, AWC will have the advantage of increasing sales and decreasing cost due to less competition and an increase in bargaining power with suppliers. The paper concludes that this method correctly follows government regulations, reduces harmful effects on the community and employees, and provides owners with a positive income in the long-run.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Company Background
Ethical Issue
Stakeholders
Alternatives
Conclusion
References

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"First of all, Alex argued that there has been no harm or complaints for the last 40 years of business at AWC so he saw no purpose of installing expensive systems to comply with the regulation. Although the welding line has been operating more than previous years, Alex believed that fresh air coming from a hole in the ceiling will dilute the substance. Based on Alex's research, he also believed that fines would be minimal compared to the cost of implementing either of the two systems. Although this alternative saves costs and remains profitable for the owners, it will not likely be able to meet the community and the government satisfaction. In addition, employees could still be inhaling an enormous amount of toxic air before diluting with fresh air coming in. This alternative should be automatically disregarded for a several reasons: maintaining status quo is always never an option, releasing toxic air is an unethical behavior, and simply because the alternative is a violation of the law."

Tags:disposal, toxic, waste, government, regulations

Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that the core competencies required of organizational leaders are continually transforming to respond to increased internal turmoil and decreased predictability and stability of the global market. This paper discusses internal factors, namely task, process, and relationship conflict, that impact organizational performance. It then explores capacity, volatility, and complexity, the three key dimensions of an organization's external environment that impact organizational stability. Lastly, the writer discusses transformational leaders, their capabilities to transcend agencies by building political alliances, establishing necessary power, identifying and reading environmental risks, and creating receptivity amongst staff to engage organizational change.

Outline:
Abstract
Internal Elements
External Elements
Power and Politics at Play
Transformational Leadership
Conclusion

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"An example of the interplay between conflict styles and industry stress is illustrated in the case of Global Village. Global Village is a software development company that decided to broaden its industry from the United Kingdom, to the United States. All three conflict types were experienced during the integration process. The US team perceived they were given inferior tasks compared to the UK team. They complained and nothing was resolved by the leaders. They further exposed problems related to how the tasks were completed arguing that inadequate tools would no longer suffice. As complaints were continually ignored, interpersonal conflicts in the workplace, and between teams, escalated and were ignored by leaders resulting in poor performance and productivity in both settings."

Tags:stability, leaders, skills, workplace, diversity

Abstract
Alfred D. Chandler's article entitled "The Enduring Logic of Industrial Success" states that the pioneers in a market will dominate their industries and continue to do so for decades. The writer examines in detail why these companies are identified as first movers and how they take advantage of being first movers to capture markets and become successful.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Findings & Discussion
L'Oreal
Toyota
P&G
Conclusion

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"L'Oreal is one of the first companies who sought to compete internationally beyond local or regional markets. When it enters a new market, the most significant strategy is to buy and repackage the local brands and make them world-famous. The most famous examples are Maybelline, Soft Sheen and Carson in the United States and Shu Uemura in Japan. L'Oreal was not satisfied with the profit-guaranteed market of Maybelline in Middle America. Aggressively, it promotes its products worldwide. When Carson found a market in South Africa, the Savannah firm, in debt, was unable to do the investment, L'Oreal made it because Owen Jones, the chairman of the company realized that "people of African origin, where they were in the world, were a huge future potential business" (Tomlinson, 2002). In addition to economics of scale to exert its cost advantage, L'Oreal also expands via economics of scope tremendously in years. The company started out in hair dyes. Now they have products in hair color, permanents, hairstyling aids, body and skin care, skin cleansers, and fragrances. Since they market over 500 brands and more than 2000 products, this provides them with a very strong presence in the beauty market. L'Oreal products are found in all distribution channels: hair salons, hypermarkets, supermarkets, health and beauty outlets, and direct mail. This gives them an advantage over competitors with limited distribution outlets."

Tags:Chandler, enduring, industrial, logic, mover, pioneers, success