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C/F/624. Dissertation. Exchange Rate Risks Faced by UK Corporations

WORDS:
10650
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
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/M/1278. Strategic Business Management at Lloyds Bank

WORDS:
1100
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper offers a case study of strategic management practices in Lloyds TSB Bank providing the company’s background, proposing a management strategy, discussing criteria for the review of the bank’s business potential, developing their vision and mission statement, and presenting an implementation plan for the proposed management strategy.

 

KEYWORDS: Strategic business, key performance indicators, performance evaluation,

 

C/B/2061. Dissertation. Impact of Sub-prime Mortgage Crisis on Major UK Banks

WORDS:
19100
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
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,

 

S/F/228. Key features of Lloyd's market that enable it to specialise in risks that are difficult to quantify

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the features of the Lloyd's of London that make it possible for them to provide for risks that are declared uninsurable. The history of Lloyd's is reviewed analysing the origins of their innovative culture, underwriting expertise and financial strength. Conclusions are made about the significance of Lloyd's ability to create customised insurance policies to cater for the unprecedented challenges faced by the modern world.

 

KEYWORDS: Lloyd’s of London, insurance, risk, underwriting expertise, financial strength, innovative culture,

 

S/HR/245. Dissertation. Does Work Life Balance influence Productivity? Exploratory Study of Work Life Balance Effects on Company's Financial Accounts

WORDS:
21000
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
219.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the effects of work-life balance (WLB) on companies' productivity. Literature is reviewed on the history and evolution of the WLB concept, national and EU policies towards WLB, legal frameworks of WLB, approach to WLB in Ireland, positive and negative opinions about WLB, etc. Research philosophy, ethics, approaches and methods are described highlighting advantages and disadvantages of qualitative and quantitative analysis and reflecting step-by-step work at the dissertation project. A study is conducted of the financial data and WLB practices of British Telecom, Lloyds TSB, Marks and Spencer, and Unilever. Secondary research is combined with primary research techniques based on questionnaires, interviews and structured observation. Conclusions are made about whether the analysed companies make WLB policies profitable.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Work Life Balance, HRM, British Telecom, Lloyds TSB, Marks and Spencer,

 

C/B/1261. Lloyds TSB Group and Abbey National Building Society: issues of mortgage offerings

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the banking services offered by Lloyds TSB Group and Abbey National Building Society. The background of both finacial instituions is described, their mortgage products are discussed with reference to Ashton & Hudson analysis. It is argued whether financail institutions are using behavioural traits to manipulate their customers into making mortgage decisions. The issues of financial regulation and consumer protection are addressed.

 

KEYWORDS: Lloyds TSB, Abbey National Building Society, mortgage, banking, Ashton & Hudson, cons,

 

C/F/391. Financial Performance analysis: Barclays PLC vs. Lloyds TSB

WORDS:
2600
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper focuses on the operations of two leading UK financial service providers, Barclays PLC and Lloyds TSB. The paper evaluates their financial performances relative to each other and the industry, comparing and contrasting management operations. Financial ratios are computed in addition to a number of analyses. Performance metrics are assessed in relation to current market conditions. All calculations are based on figures from 2006 and 2007.

 

KEYWORDS: f, financial, performance, analysis, barclays, plc, vs, lloyds, tsb,

 

S/M/360. Master's Dissertation. Significance of IMC on the Targeting Strategies: Lloyds TSB Corporate

WORDS:
21900
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
219.99 GBP

The dissertation investigate the issues of integrated marketing communications (IMC) at Lloyds TSB Corporate (LTSB) describing research objectives and techniques and presenting information on the company's background, market, competitors, financial position, current profile, etc. The literature review touches on the theory of IMC and B2B. The methods of research include primary data collection through interviews designed to assess customers' and intermediaries' perceptions of IMC in LTSB in the property finance market. External and internal research findings are discussed making conclusions about LSTB position and perceptions of their strategy

 

KEYWORDS: Masters Dissertation, integrated marketing communications, IMC, Lloyds TSB,

 

C/M/282. Lloyds TSB: CRM

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This report looks at the current CRM strategy employed by one of the largest UK banks, Lloyds TSB. The report is focused at different techniques introduced by the bank in the fields of customer segmentation, market research, management of customer database and customer care program to boost its ailing customer satisfaction. The data used in this report has been extracted from authentic secondary sources. The conclusion is based on a recommendation for the bank for their future CRM positioning.

 

KEYWORDS: lloyds, tsb, crm,

 

E/M/203. To What Extent Do CRM Strategies and Processes Achieve Customer Intimacy for the Mutual Benefit of Both the Organisation and the Customer: A Case Study on Lloyds TSB Group Plc

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the benefits of the customer relationship management (CRM) and the usefulness of data mining in banking practices. The application of the software 'CRM on the Counter' in Lloyds TSB Group (LTSB) is analysed discussing its techniques in providing easy access to customer information ranging from market segmentation to personalisation.

 

KEYWORDS: Customer relationship management, CRM, Lloyds TSB,

 

C/B/162. UK retail banking: PESTLE, Porters five forces analysis, SWOT analyses of Barclays, Abbey National, HSBC, Lloyds TSB, Royal bank of Scotland, and NatWest banks

WORDS:
4500
DATE:
2005
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper presents PESTLE and Porters Five Forces analyses of UK retail banking industry as well as SWOT analysis of the main UK retails banks: Barclays, Abbey National, HSBC, Lloyds TSB, Royal bank of Scotland (RBS), and NatWest

 

KEYWORDS: uk, retail, banking, pestle, porters, five, forces, analysis, swot, barclays, abbey, national, hsbc, lloyds, tsb, royal, bank, scotland, natwest, banks,

 

C/B/168. PESTLE, Porters and SWOT analyses of Lloyds bank

WORDS:
2400
DATE:
2005
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper provides SWOT analysis of Lloyds Bank as well as PESTLE and Porters analysis of UK retail banking industry

 

KEYWORDS: pestle, porters, swot, lloyds, bank,

 

C/F/114. Mergers and Acquisitions

WORDS:
3100
DATE:
2005
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

This essay is a mini dissertation. It looks into most of the aspects of mergers and acquisitions: difference between vertical/horizontal mergers, hostile bids and friendly mergers, benefits and costs to both parties involved, identification of different types of synergies. Moreover, economies of scope and scale are explained, supported by comprehensive graphs. Merger waves are explained and historical analyses are provided. Every argument in this essay is supported by market research as well as case studies (e.g. Lloyds TSB/Abbey National plc). UK and international regulation aspects are also discussed in detail. A case study of NatWest/RBS is provided at the end.

 

KEYWORDS: f, mergers, acquisitions,

 

P/F/315. Dissertation. Capital markets and banking industry

WORDS:
9000
DATE:
2005
PRICE:
99.99 GBP

The dissertation aims to investigate current situation in the capital markets providing a review of literature on global financial markets, the role of banks in capital markets, banking services, foreign exchange markets, derivative markets, etc. The case of UK Barings Bank is referred to covering the history of its rise and fall. Regulations in monitoring banking activities in international financial markets are outlined. Trading activities of Barclays Bank and Lloyds TSBs Bank are reviewed. Forecasts are made about the future of banking.

 

KEYWORDS: f, dissertation, capital, markets, banking, industry,

 

P/M/417. Theory and practice in call centres management

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2005
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the services of call centres in Britain relating their history and problems. The issues of flexibility and stability in an organisation are addressed, staff characteristics, customer care and challenges facing managers in the call centre industry are discussed and specified in relation to the practices at Lloyds TSB call centre in Birmingham. Recommendations are given to improve the quality and efficiency of the centre.

 

KEYWORDS: theory, practice, call, centres, management,

 

P/F/276. Masters Dissertation. Mergers and Acquisitions in UK Banking Industry: Performance Analysis.

WORDS:
14000
DATE:
2002
PRICE:
149.99 GBP

In the last 15-20 years, the Banking sector in the UK has faced the need to reorganise. This has led to mergers and acquisitions. This dissertation investigates into the roots and causes of this ever-increasing consolidation activity and tries to critically evaluate mergers and acquisitions. The stakeholders are all an essential part of any company and the decision to merge should be acceptable to all stakeholders. Moreover, another aim of this dissertation is to study the expectations of the stakeholders of the banks in UK and the effect a merger or an acquisition has on them. Three stakeholders, namely, shareholders, employees and customers are studied in detail with the help of two case studies, one for a merger (merger of Lloyds TSB Group) and one for an acquisition (takeover of Natwest by Royal Bank of Scotland).

 

KEYWORDS: f, masters, dissertation, mergers, acquisitions, uk, banking, industry, performance, analysis,

 

L/OM/10. The analysis of Merger of Lloyds Bank & TSB Group.

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2001
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The merger of Lloyds TSB meant a long-term excellent service for their customers and also a geographical growth and spread. Their customers got more ATMs and branches to use, the bank came closer to its customers. Lloyds TSB now also provides more services like: insurances, mortgages and better services in small business banking. They are offering services which help you save time like telephone and Internet banking.

 

KEYWORDS: l, o, merger, lloyds, bank, tsb, group,