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Barclays Bank
C/B/2690. Strategic analysis of Barclaycard
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- 3450
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- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the current strategic and market position of Barclaycard presenting situational analysis of the UK credit and debit card market along the lines of the PEST, Porter’s 5 Forces, SWOT and competitor models. The main challenges faced by Barclaycard are identified, their strategic options are defined using the Ansoff and marketing mix models. The current marketing trends are indicated.
KEYWORDS: Strategic analysis, Barclaycard, PEST, SWOT, Porter’s 5 Forces, competitor, marketing mix, Ansoff,
C/B/2689. Strategic analysis of Barclaycard
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- 3450
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the current strategic and market position of Barclaycard presenting situational analysis of the UK credit and debit card market along the lines of the PEST, Porter’s 5 Forces, SWOT and competitor models. The main challenges faced by Barclaycard are identified, their strategic options are defined using the Ansoff and marketing mix models. The current marketing trends are indicated.
KEYWORDS: Strategic analysis, Barclaycard, PEST, SWOT, Porter’s 5 Forces, competitor, marketing mix, Ansoff,
C/F/794. Financial analysis of Barclays Group plc. A performance perspective through the global economic crisis 2008-2009.
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- 1450
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines how the underlying theme of the group has been to deliver increased income and profits with minimum associated risk. This has helped the bank to continue to thrive despite the economic global crisis and also having a core strategy to diversify its business base and geographic segments, Barclays Bank have diversified its portfolio of products and services. It has also entered into growing markets and developed markets such as North America. The result has been a strong income performance and cost containment creating significant income to cost ratio. The other major factor that the paper believes has strengthened Barclays position is the Group’s consistent management of its liquidity risk.
KEYWORDS: Barclays Bank, Barclays group plc, economic crisis, financial crisis, banking, financial analysis, profit and loss,
C/B/2512. Performance evaluation of Barclays Bank
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- 3400
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- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the performance of Barclays Bank reviewing the bank’s strategic objectives, critical success factors, knowledge management practices, and the tools of performance evaluation, i.e. benchmarking, ‘Thor’s family of measures’, balanced score card, and total quality management (TQM). The company’s key performance indicators are considered, a plan for implementation of a TQM system is presented.
KEYWORDS: Performance evaluation, Barclays Bank, TQM,
C/F/736. Risk Management in UK Banks
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- 3400
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the techniques of risk management in the UK banking industry using a case study of five large banks, i.e. RBS, HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and Standard Chartered Bank. Risk management techniques used by the banks are analyzed and compared to the model techniques recommended by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (Basel II).
KEYWORDS: Risk Management, UK Banks, RBS, HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, Standard Chartered Bank, hedging,
C/F/714. Dissertation. To What Extent Did Accounting Practices and Particularly Fair Value Accounting Contribute to Financial Crisis of 2008-2009?
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- 8300
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 89.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the role of accounting in causing financial crisis of 2008-2009. Literature is reviewed on the background of the financial crisis, the difference between fair value accounting and traditional historical cost accounting, the levels of financial assets, etc. The methods of the research are based on secondary data including the analysis of financial statements of the UK banks, i.e. RBS, HSBC, Lloyds, and Barclay, and the valuation of their financial assets for 2007-2008. Conclusions are made about the contradictory nature of the fair value accounting arguing that it could have contributed to the spread of the current crisis.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, fair value accounting, financial crisis, UK banks, RBS, HSBC, Lloyds, Barclay,
C/EI/113. Internet Business and E-Commerce websites in UK supermarket and banking sectors
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- 2550
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- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks into the benefits of Internet business and e-commerce presenting five case studies of effective websites used by the UK supermarkets Tesco, Marks and Spencer (M&S) and Sainsbury’s, and by the banks Barclays and HSBC. The ways of transferring theoretical assumptions into online business approaches are discussed.
KEYWORDS: Internet business, e-commerce, website, Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Barclays, HSBC,
C/HR/631. Role of ICT in human resource management at Barclays bank
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- 1450
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the influence of information and communication technology (ICT) on human resource (HR) function in Barclays Bank providing background information about the company, and discussing the benefits of the ICT integration with human resource practices.
KEYWORDS: ICT, human resource, HR, information communication technology, Barclays Bank,
C/B/2119. Barclays Bank: current situation and SWOT analysis
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- 915
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper looks at the position of Barclays Bank during the economic and financial crisis presenting an overview of the bank and its current situation, and conducting SWOT analysis of the company.
KEYWORDS: Barclays Bank, SWOT,
C/M/1324. ‘They are not just customers - they are co-producers!' Discuss with reference to CRM theory and practices at Barclays Bank
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- 3600
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper addresses the use of customer centric approach in strategic decisions examining customer relationship management (CRM) as a management tool, and discussing the opportunities offered by electronic CRM (e-CRM). Literature on CRM theory is reviewed, analysis of CRM practices in Barclays Bank is conducted.
KEYWORDS: Customer relationship management, CRM, Barclays Bank!,
C/HR/600. Barclays' HR strategy: current situation and performance improvement plan for 2010-2012
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- 5450
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- 2010
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- 59.99 GBP
The paper examines the current human resource (HR) practices at Barclays Group describing the structure of the organisation and critically examining the problems related to the performance appraisal system, employee recruitment, training and development (T&D), motivation, and reward management. A performance improvement plan (PIP) in the identified problem areas is developed suggesting the methods of employees’ performance evaluation, recruitment, T&D, and reward.
KEYWORDS: Human resources strategy, Barclays Group, performance appraisal, recruitment, training and development, motivation, reward,
C/HR/582. Dissertation. Role of HRM in meeting globalisation challenges: case study of Barclays' global strategy
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- 15000
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 159.99 GBP
The dissertation looks at the phenomenon of globalisation and the importance of human resource management (HRM) in meeting globalisation challenges faced by organisations. Literature is reviewed on the theory of globalisation discussing its emergence and evolution, the factors that contribute to its development, the challenges posed to companies by the globalisation process, and the role of HRM in coping with these challenges. A case study of HRM practices in Barclays Bank is conducted exploring their motives for going global and investigating the practices of change management and performance management used by the bank. The methods of the research are based on secondary data and primary data obtained via a questionnaire distributed among Barclay’s employees to assess global HR practices of their company. Conclusions are made about the strengths and weaknesses of change management and performance management at Barclay’s Bank.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, globalization, human resource management, HRM, change management, performance management, Barclays Bank,
C/F/624. Dissertation. Exchange Rate Risks Faced by UK Corporations
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- 10650
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 109.99 GBP
The dissertation explores hedging strategies used by UK corporations over 2006-2009 to reduce the exposure to exchange rate risks (ERR). Literature is reviewed on the role of ERR in the performance of multinational corporations (MNC), the strategies of ERR hedging, the strengths and weaknesses of these strategies, etc. The methods of the research are based on the deductive approach to the analysis of quantitative and qualitative secondary data related to the hedging policies of British Petroleum (BP), Vodafone, Rolls-Royce, Barclays Bank, HSBC and Lloyds Banking Group. Conclusions are made about the strategies of exchange rate risk hedging practiced by multinational corporations in the UK. Recommendations are suggested for MNC in the field of risk management.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, exchange risks, HSBC, BP, Rolls-Royce, Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, Vodafone, hedging, multinational corporations, MNC,
C/HR/572. Dissertation. Role of HRM in meeting strategic challenges posed by globalisation: case study of Barclays PLC
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- 15000
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 159.99 GBP
The dissertation looks into the human resource management (HRM) practices in Barclays Bank used through the process of the bank’s global expansion. The review of literature touches on the phenomenon of globalisation, the factors contributing to its evolution, the impacts of globalisation on economies, the challenges of globalisation for companies, the theory of HRM and the role of HRM in meeting globalisation challenges. A study of HRM in Barclays Bank is conducted considering their motives for going global and the approaches to performance management and change management. The methods of the research combine deductive and inductive approaches, analysis is based on secondary data and primary data obtained from questionnaires aimed to identify whether human resource (HR) disciplines facilitate globalisation. Conclusions are made about the strengths and weaknesses of Barclay’s HR policies under globalisation and in the current conditions of the UK economy.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, HRM, human resource, globalisation, Barclays Bank, change management, performance management,
C/HR/571. Dissertation. What measures can organisations take to engage and retain their workforce in diverse UK environment?
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- 16350
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- 2009
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- 169.99 GBP
The dissertation addresses the issues of employee engagement and retention (EER) examining the measures that could be taken by UK organisations to fully engage with their workforce and ensure the retention of talented employees. Literature is reviewed on the impact of the workforce on the organisational performance, the link between employee performance and payment, the importance of tailoring EER programmes, the EER programmes currently used in the UK, the importance of knowing competitive actions taken by other players in EER, etc. The research methods are based on secondary data obtained from related academic literature, company reports, press articles, etc. Case studies are conducted of EER practices in Barclays Bank, British Petroleum (BP), Cadbury, Deutsche Bank, Dow Chemical, Nokia, Philip Morris International (PMI), Royal Dutch Shell, and Unilever. Conclusions are made about the actions taken by the studied organisations in developing EER initiatives, recommendations are suggested about the ways to engage employees, to maximise their talents and abilities, and to minimise their turnover.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, human resources, employee engagement, employee retention, Barclays Bank, British Petroleum, Cadbury, Deutsche Bank, Dow Chemical, Nokia, Philip Morris, Royal Dutch Shell, Unilever,
S/M/503. Dissertation. Customer Service in Barclays
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- 10900
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 109.99 GBP
The dissertation reports on the customer service in Barclays Bank investigating the types of the Bank's customers and the policies used with each customer group, the skills required for successful customer service, the ways to incorporate consumer protection into customer service policies, the values and objectives of Barclays, the techniques used to improve their customer service, etc. Literature is reviewed on the theory of customer service and customer relationships management (CRM), consumer protection legislation, etc. The paper includes a presentation on Barclay's customer services touching on their history and the ways of possible improvement. A case study is conducted using the methods of primary research via a questionnaire distributed among the bank's customers. SWOT analysis of Barclays' customer service is performed. Recommendations are suggested about the ways to meet customer quality standards.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Customer Service, Barclays Bank, SWOT, consumer protection, service quality, customer relationships management, CRM,
C/B/2061. Dissertation. Impact of Sub-prime Mortgage Crisis on Major UK Banks
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- 19100
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- 2009
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- 199.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the origins of the sub-prime mortgage crisis and its effect on the banking sector in the UK. Literature is reviewed on economic business cycles, bank credit cycles, international capital flows under globalization, the causes of the sub-prime mortgage crisis, the process of securisation, etc. A case study of the leading UK banks is conducted including Northern Rock, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). The research methods are based on qualitative and quantitative analysis of secondary data collected from the banks’ annual reports to evaluate their performance in the pre-crisis and post-crisis period. Conclusions are made about the effects of the housing market crisis on the profitability of major banks in the UK.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, sub-prime mortgage, UK banks, Northern Rock, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, RBS,
C/M/1243. Scientific management: approaches to decision-making about new pension scheme at Barclays
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- 3000
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the recent changes in pension schemes instituted by Barclays Group in response to the challenges posed by the financial crisis. Problems associated with the new pension scheme are highlighted, the methods of management science are applied to analyse the situation including multi-criteria decision-making and decision-making under uncertainty. Recommendations to Barclays are suggested offering solutions to the problems at different levels.
KEYWORDS: Barclays, pension schemes, scientific management, decision-making,
C/M/1242. Scientific management: approaches to decision-making about new pension scheme at Barclays
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- 3000
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the recent changes in pension schemes instituted by Barclays Group in response to the challenges posed by the financial crisis. The paper responds to the following tasks: Describe a situation in an organisation / industry which may be considered as problematic. Review appropriate management science methods for analysing the situation and recommending the most suitable method(s), giving reasons for the recommendations. Build a model of the problem using the chosen method(s). Discuss the limitations of the model developed, and the significance of these limitations. Discuss the process of exploring the model, arriving at recommended actions and implementing these actions within the culture of the organisation.
KEYWORDS: Barclays, pension schemes, scientific management, decision-making,
C/B/1848. SWOT and PEST Analysis of Barclays PLC
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- 1000
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper presents an overview of Barclays PLC, with SWOT analysis (a strategic planning method used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Barclays PLC) and PEST analysis (which represents the Political, Economic, Social and Technological frameworks affecting a macro-environmental company).
KEYWORDS: PEST, SWOT, Barclays PLC,
C/B/1847. PEST Analysis of Barclays PLC
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- 500
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper presents an overview of Barclays PLC, with PEST analysis. PEST analysis stands for Political, Economic, Social and Technological. It includes the analysis of a framework of macro-environmental factors affecting Barclays PLC.
KEYWORDS: PEST, Barclays PLC,
C/B/1846. SWOT Analysis of Barclays PLC
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- 650
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper presents an overview of Barclays PLC, with SWOT analysis. SWOT analysis is a strategic planning method used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Barclays PLC.
KEYWORDS: SWOT, TOWS, Barclays PLC,
C/B/1845. Value Chain Analysis of Barclays PLC
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- 650
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper presents an overview of Barclays PLC, with Value Chain Analysis. Value Chain Analysis is a management tool used to identify key activities within the organisation which form its value chain: Inbound logistics, Operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, service, procurements, human resource management, technology development and firm infrastructure.
KEYWORDS: Value Chain, Inbound logistics, Operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, service, procurements, human resource management, technology development and firm infrastructure, Barclays PLC,
C/B/1844. PESTEL Analysis of Barclays PLC
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- 850
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper presents an overview of Barclays PLC, with PESTEL analysis. PESTEL analysis stands for Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal. It includes the analysis of a framework of macro-environmental factors affecting Barclays PLC.
KEYWORDS: PESTEL, PESTLE, Barclays PLC,
C/B/1841. Mc Kinsey 7s Analysis of Barclays Bank
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- 400
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper presents an overview of Barclays Bank, with McKinsey 7S Framework. McKinsey 7S is a management model, which is used to analyse seven strategic factors that are important for the determination of the successful implementation of a company’s strategy: structure, strategy, systems, skills, style, staff and shared values.
KEYWORDS: McKinsey 7S Framework, Barclays Bank,
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