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C/F/1301. Activity Based Costing at Halifax

WORDS:
2450
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper addresses cost accounting practices used at Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS) focusing on the method of activity based costing (ABC) and conducting a quantitative analysis of ABC compared to traditional absorption costing of Halifax’s products. ABC method is evaluated with reference to academic research in economics and business practices in budget calculations, the strengths and weaknesses of ABC are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Activity Based Costing, ABC, Halifax, budgeting,

 

C/B/4170. Presentation + notes. An examination of mergers and takeovers. Case study HBOS and Lloyds

WORDS:
0
ADD-ONS:
18 SLIDES
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This presentation with brief notes focuses on mergers and takeovers within the banking industry and uses Lloyds and HBOS as case studies. The position of both banks within the industry is examined, and this is followed by an examination of the reasons and motives behind the take over. The process is examined, along with a discussion regarding the reasons why this deal was considered necessary. The affects and impacts noted after the deal are examined, and the presentation also discusses the reasons why some deals of this nature fail. The presentation then evaluates the success of the deal in its entirety.

 

KEYWORDS: Presentation, mergers, takeovers, banking, Lloyds, HBOS!,

 

C/F/1148. Acquisition of HBOS by Lloyds TSB

WORDS:
2450
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper analyses the merger of Lloyds TSB and Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS) reviewing the theory of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), describing the acquisition of HBOS by Lloyds TSB and the reasons behind the event. Benefits, costs, advantages and disadvantages of the acquisition are examined arguing whether it was beneficial for Lloyds TSB in conditions of the UK financial environment and banking crisis.

 

KEYWORDS: Halifax Bank of Scotland, HBOS, Lloyds TSB, mergers and acquisitions, M&A, financial crisis,

 

C/OM/283. Analysis of operations management: case study of Halifax Bank of Scotland Plc

WORDS:
2050
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper focuses on Operations management in Halifax Bank of Scotland PLC, discussing the problems that the firm faces. The paper begins by providing an in depth summary of operations management, explaining the various concepts that come under this heading. The second section of the paper concentrates on the case study, bringing the issues faced to surface, like customer attrition. The problems are analysed, and the paper then provides a variety of solutions like risk management plans.

 

KEYWORDS: Operations management, Halifax bank of Scotland plc, customer attrition, risk management,

 

C/F/724. Financial Analysis of Lloyds TSB Group & HBOS merger

WORDS:
4950
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper looks at the financial aspects of the acquisition of HBOS by Lloyds TSB Group. The stages of consumer loan appraisal in commercial banking are reviewed, financial analysis of Lloyds TSB Group performance in 2004-2008 prior to the merger is conducted, HBOS lending policy before the merger is examined concluding that Lloyds overpaid for HBOS and took on the financial burden of the target.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial Analysis, Lloyds TSB Group, HBOS, merger, acquisition, consumer loan, commercial banking,

 

C/B/1215. Balanced Scorecard at Halifax Plc

WORDS:
3300
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the Halifax case study evaluating the uses of a balanced scorecard and considering whether it can be used more effectively. Suggestions made by Kaplan and Norton are considered discussing complementary tools that can be used with the balanced scorecard.

 

KEYWORDS: Balanced Scorecard, Halifax, Bank, Scotland, Stakeholders,

 

C/B/852. Dissertation. Do Mergers and Acquisition Always Bring the Desired Effects?

WORDS:
10000
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
109.99 GBP

The main aim of this dissertation is to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective. The aim has further been divided into specific objectives that include: to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective, to highlight the corporate strategy in achieving desired results from M&A activities, and in the light of the analysis, develop strategic recommendations for companies that are considering M&A strategy to achieve desired effects. The dissertation includes the following chapters: introduction, literature review, methodology, analysis and findings, and conclusions and recommendations. This dissertation analyses the following mergers: Hewlett-Packard and Apollo, British Petroleum and Amoco, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland, Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, Banco Santander and Abbey and Boots and Alliance Unichem.

Proposal matching this Dissertation is also available on our website under the name:  C/B/854. Proposal: Do Mergers and Acquisition Always Bring the Desired Effects?

 

Dissertation + Proposal matching this Dissertation is also available on our website under the name:C/B/853. Dissertation + Proposal. Do Mergers and Acquisition Always Bring the Desired Effects?
 

KEYWORDS: Mergers, Acquisitions, M&A, Strategic Management, Proposal, Dissertation,

 

C/B/853. Dissertation + Proposal. Do Mergers and Acquisition Always Bring the Desired Effects?

WORDS:
10000
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
119.99 GBP

The main aim of this dissertation is to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective. The aim has further been divided into specific objectives that include: to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective, to highlight the corporate strategy in achieving desired results from M&A activities, and in the light of the analysis develop strategic recommendations for companies that are considering M&A strategy to achieve desired effects The dissertation includes the following chapters: introduction, literature review, methodology, analysis and findings, and conclusions and recommendations. This dissertation analyses the following mergers: Hewlett-Packard and Apollo, British Petroleum and Amoco, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland, Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, Banco Santander and Abbey and Boots and Alliance Unichem. Proposal for this dissertation is provided in the appendix.

Dissertation matching this Dissertation + Proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/B/852. Dissertation. Do Mergers and Acquisition Always Bring the Desired Effects?

 

Proposal matching this Dissertation + Proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/B/854. Proposal: Do Mergers and Acquisition Always Bring the Desired Effects?
 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Merger, Acquisitions, M&A, Value Addition, Strategic Management,

 

C/B/854. Proposal: Do Mergers and Acquisition Always Bring the Desired Effects?

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The main aim of this proposed project is to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective. The report includes sections such as introduction, aims and objectives, initial literature review, and methodology based on case studies and secondary data collection. Case studies analysed are: Hewlett-Packard and Apollo, British Petroleum and Amoco, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland, Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, Banco Santander and Abbey and Boots and Alliance Unichem.

Dissertation matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/B/852. Dissertation. Do Mergers and Acquisition Always Bring the Desired Effects?

 

Dissertation + Proposal matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/B/853. Dissertation + Proposal. Do Mergers and Acquisition Always Bring the Desired Effects?
 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Merger, Acquisitions, M&A, Value Addition, Strategic Management,

 

C/M/726. Dissertation. Service quality management in Halifax

WORDS:
5500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

The dissertation looks at the importance of service quality (SQ) management for retail banks offering a critical assessment of the way service quality is managed in Halifax. The review of literature touches on SQ definitions, the relationship between SQ and company performance, the role of SQ in developing of long-term relationships with customers, the features of relationship marketing, etc. The research is based on the interpretative philosophical approach using inductive reasoning, and triangulating analysis of secondary data and primary data obtained through observation and interviews. Conclusions are made about the possibility of business process reengineering in Halifax in the future.

Proposal matching this Dissertation is also available on our website under the name:  C/M/728. Proposal. Service quality management in Halifax
 

KEYWORDS: Research proposal, Service quality management, Halifax Bank,

 

C/M/727. Dissertation + Proposal. Service quality management in Halifax

WORDS:
5500
ADD-ONS:
950 Words
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
69.99 GBP

The dissertation looks at the importance of service quality (SQ) management for retail banks offering a critical assessment of the way service quality is managed in Halifax. The review of literature touches on SQ definitions, the relationship between SQ and company performance, the role of SQ in developing of long-term relationships with customers, the features of relationship marketing, etc. The research is based on the interpretative philosophical approach using inductive reasoning, and triangulating analysis of secondary data and primary data obtained through observation and interviews. Conclusions are made about the possibility of business process reengineering in Halifax in the future. Proposal for this dissertation is provided at the end.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, service quality, Halifax,

 

C/B/582. HBOS Plc: PESTLE, Porter's five forces and SWOT analysis

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

Utilising popular strategic and business analysis techniques, this document presents a comprehensive study of HBOS Plc, one of the leading providers of banking and financial services in the UK and overseas. Firstly, the PESTLE framework is used to examine the external business environment and its impact on the company. The current nature of the financial services industry is then investigated with the aid of Porter's five forces analysis. Finally a SWOT analysis builds on these findings to provide an overview of the company's strengths and weaknesses relative to internal and external factors. The resulting opportunities and threats facing the company are identified as the focus for future strategic planning.

 

KEYWORDS: HBOS, PESTLE, SWOT, Porters, banking, financial services industry, Halifax, Bank of S,

 

C/B/583. PESTLE analysis of HBOS Plc

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper presents overview of Halifax Bank of Scotland Group (HBOS), a leading provider of financial products and services for the retail banking, corporate banking, insurance and investment management sectors in the UK, Australia and Ireland and PESTEL Analysis which is analysing Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors affecting HBOS Plc.

 

KEYWORDS: pestle, hbos, plc,

 

C/B/584. Porter's 5 Forces analysis of Halifax Bank of Scotland Group (HBOS Plc)

WORDS:
750
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper presents overview of Halifax Bank of Scotland Group (HBOS), a leading provider of financial products and services for the retail banking, corporate banking, insurance and investment management sectors in the UK, Australia and Ireland and Porter's 5 forces analysis of HBOS Plc which is analysing bargaining power of customers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of new entrants, and threat of substitute products and intensity of competitive rivalry affecting HBOS Plc.

 

KEYWORDS: porter, forces, halifax, bank, scotland, hbos, plc,

 

C/B/585. SWOT analysis of Halifax Bank of Scotland Group (HBOS Plc)

WORDS:
850
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper presents small overview of Halifax Bank of Scotland Group (HBOS Plc) and SWOT Analysis which is analysing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of HBOS Plc.

 

KEYWORDS: swot, halifax, bank, scotland, hbos, plc,

 

C/M/728. Proposal. Service quality management in Halifax

WORDS:
950
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the approach of Halifax Bank to managing service quality. Research aims and objectives are established, a brief literature review is presented touching on the purposes and benefits of effective service quality management. Research design and methods are outlined.

Dissertation matching this Proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/M/726. Dissertation. Service quality management in Halifax
 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, service quality, Halifax,

 

C/M/328. Master's Dissertation. Perceived Service Quality: The Case of the Halifax Bank

WORDS:
10000
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
109.99 GBP

This dissertation examined the concept of perceived service quality in the banking sector, focusing on actual levels of service quality for the Halifax bank. The dissertation had three main objectives: (1) to gain a better understanding of the concept of service quality and associated literature, including that on customer satisfaction, customer loyalty and relationship marketing, (2) to development an amended instrument of perceived service quality that could be applied to a banking environment, differentiating between overall service quality, and that within a branch, telephone and Internet-based context, and (3) to measure levels of perceived service quality at the Halifax bank across these contexts. The dissertation would be useful for anyone interested in these areas of the literature or those wanting to know how to develop an instrument.

 

KEYWORDS: Halifax, Service Quality, Dissertation,

 

E/B/230. Comparative analysis of Aviva Plc and HBOS Plc

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper reports on the UK insurance companies Aviva Plc and HBOS Plc providing their overviews, comparing their approaches to corporate strategy and conducting comparative PESTEL analysis, competitor analysis, analysis of the operating environment in the UK insurance industry, SWOT analysis, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Aviva, HBOS, PESTEL, SWOT,

 

S/F/58. Mergers and Acquisitions

WORDS:
4000
DATE:
2005
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

Factors behind mergers/acquisitions will be explained here, along with one case situation of a merger/acquisition implemented within the last five years (HBOS). Motives for mergers will be expounded, as well as the phenomenon of merger waves, and linkages to share prices and situations prevailing in the stock market. Realistic benefits and costs to both predator and target will be spelled out, in terms of actual outcomes, along with any legal-cum-regulatory frameworks which govern take-overs.

 

KEYWORDS: f, mergers, acquisitions,

 

P/B/491. Dissertation. Strategic Analysis of HBOS

WORDS:
11000
DATE:
2004
PRICE:
119.99 GBP

The dissertation reports on HBOS bank formed as a result of the Halifax and the Royal Bank of Scotlands merger providing information on the UK banking history, HBOS strategy since the merger, its ownership structure, corporate mission, opportunities and threats in the banking industry, rivalry among banks, etc. Internal analysis of HBOS is made assaying its distinctive competency, production, efficiency, goals, targets, strategies in HRM, CRM, business, competition, etc. Evaluation of the banks performance is provided highlighting the benefits of strategic alliances and drawing comparisons between banks.

 

KEYWORDS: dissertation, strategic, hbos,

 

P/B/573. Outsourcing project of HBOS: evaluative analysis

WORDS:
3500
DATE:
2004
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper considers the decision of the HBOS bank to move their call centers to India, South Africa and Poland. Each location for the prospective outsourcing is discussed, stakeholder issues are addressed, the problems that the bank may face are analysed suggesting possible solutions.

 

KEYWORDS: outsourcing, project, hbos, evaluative,

 

P/M/241. Strategic management analysis of Bank of Scotland

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2004
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This report provides introduction to HBOS Group (Bank of Scotland and Halifax Bank), PEST analysis of HBOS Group, Porter's 5 forces analysis of HBOS Group, resource analysis of HBOS Group, evaluation of mission statement of the group and analysis of organisational objectives of HBOS Group.

 

KEYWORDS: strategic, management, bank, scotland,

 

P/F/27. Financial Institutions and Markets Halifax Group Plc

WORDS:
3100
DATE:
2002
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

History of the institution, analysis of environmental and competitive factors, which affected its development and examination of the ways in which the institution has developed specific products and services to meet the requirements of its customers.

 

KEYWORDS: f, financial, institutions, markets, halifax, plc,