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C/F/1328. Financial performance of Shell and BP

WORDS:
5700
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

This paper aims to examine the financial performance of Shell, and compares the company with BP, part of the same industry. The study begins by detailing the objectives, and moves on to describing Shell. The paper carries out a ratio analysis on shell based on data from 2006-2010, and BP is examined from 2009-2010. Shell’s business techniques are examined, and the paper carries out a capital structure and SWOT analysis. The results from the analysis are detailed before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial performance, Shell, BP, Financial analysis, ratio analysis, SWOT, capital structure,

 

C/F/1321. Analysis of the financial Performance of BP and Shell

WORDS:
6900
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
69.99 GBP

This paper carries out a financial analysis on Shell and BP, two oil companies, and focuses on the years 2008-2010. The objectives are to evaluate external and internal factors that affect the Royal Dutch Shell business, to evaluate the competitive position of the company in the oil industry, to assess the strategy of the business and whether it contributes to the shareholders’ wealth maximization, to find out whether Royal Dutch Shell has performed better than its closest rival BP during the last three years, and to make recommendations on how to maximise shareholders’ wealth in the future. The paper carries out a detailed ratio analysis, as well as a SWOT, PEST, and Porters five forces analysis. The paper concludes by providing recommendations.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial analysis, Shell, BP, oil industry, shareholders, Royal Dutch Shell, SWOT, PEST, Porters five forces,

 

C/B/4218. Presentation. Does Shell maximize shareholders' wealth?

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0
ADD-ONS:
13 slides
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This is a presentation of the strategic analysis of Royal Dutch Shell conducted along the lines of the PEST, SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces models. Shell’s strategic directions are outlined, their financial ratios for 2008-2010 are examined and compared to those of British Petroleum (BP). Recommendations are suggested about Shell’s investment policy. The presentation has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: Presentation, Shell, shareholders wealth, PEST, SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, financial ratios, British Petroleum, BP,

 

C/B/4102. Corporate social responsibility in Shell

WORDS:
1600
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the approaches to corporate social responsibility (CSR) used by Royal Dutch/Shell Group providing the business profile of the company, discussing the causes and consequences of the Brent Spar oil spill disaster of 1995, and discussing the company’s efforts to enhance their corporate image through CSR policies. Recommendations to the company’s management are suggested.

 

KEYWORDS: Royal Dutch/Shell Group, CSR, corporate social responsibility, Brent Spar, oil spill,

 

C/B/3838. PESTEL and SWOT analysis of Shell and the Salvation army

WORDS:
2150
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper compares and contrasts corporate governance at the Shell Group and the Salvation Army. The paper uses the SWOT and PESTEL frameworks as a way in which to identify the issues surrounding each organisation.

 

KEYWORDS: PESTEL, SWOT, Shell, Salvation Army, corporate governance,

 

C/F/1080. Financial analysis of Shell

WORDS:
2350
ADD-ONS:
Excel Data
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper evaluates the financial performance of Shell, focusing on their performance for the financial years 2007-2010 The paper presents an overview of Shell followed by the analysis of suitable financial ratios of Shell including interest ratios, gearing ratios, and current ratios. The second part of this paper provides a comprehensive analysis of share performance of Shell and forecast of share performance for the next 12 months. All calculations are provided in the appendix.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial Analysis, Share Performance, Financial Ratios, Shell,

 

C/HR/927. Dissertation. Human Resource Development practices in Shell and Sadaf

WORDS:
12050
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
129.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the strategies and practices of human resource development (HRD) in Shell UK and Saudi Arabian petrochemical company Sadaf. The background of both companies is described, literature is reviewed on the theory of HRD highlighting its importance in the knowledge-based economy and touching on the HRD practices of training and development. The methodology is based on the qualitative research of related secondary data. Conclusions are made about similarities and differences of HRD practices between Shell and Sadaf. Recommendations are suggested about organisational learning strategies within HRD framework.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Human Resource Development, HRD, Shell, Sadaf,

 

C/F/1041. Dissertation. The increasing demands for disclosure of social and environmental information: Implications for big companies

WORDS:
12900
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
129.99 GBP

This dissertation aims to assess the influences that big companies have on the increasing demand for the disclosure of social and environmental information. The study aims to identify the factors that determine the disclosure of social and environmental information, to assess the consequences of growing demand of disclosure Social and environmental information, both positive and negative sides, and to examine the relationship between the disclosure of social and environmental information and financial performance. The review of literature discusses topics like the evolution of social and environmental accounting (SEA), social and environmental accounting take up, social disclosure, and environmental disclosure. Data is collected through use of case study analysis. The companies examined are Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Marks and Spencer, British Airways, Tesco, Toyota, Nike Inc, and Procter and Gamble. The company background, factors determining SEA disclosure, consequences of increased SEA disclosure, and the relationship between increased SEA disclosure and financial performance are examined for each case study. All of the results are discussed, and the paper provides recommendations.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, social and environmental accounting, SEA, Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Marks and Spencer, British Airways, Tesco, Toyota, Nike Inc, Procter and Gamble, social and environmental information,

 

C/B/3314. Dissertation. Evaluation of corporate social responsibility and organisational performance

WORDS:
8100
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
89.99 GBP

This dissertation focuses on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and organisational performance. The dissertation begins by introducing the topic and aims, and follows this with a description of CSR. The review of literature follows this and discusses the reasons for CSR, ethical egoism, utilitarianism, libertarianism, CSR and performance, global reporting initiative, and UN global Compact. Data is collected through case study analysis, using Shell and GE, two energy companies. CSR consists of four types of responsibilities, economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic. Each of these four are analysed in reference to the two case studies.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, corporate social responsibility, CSR, organisational performance, ethical egoism, utilitarianism, libertarianism, UN global Compact, Shell, GE, economic, legal, ethical, philanthropic,

 

C/B/3306. Evaluation of corporate governance and CSR: case studies Philips, Siemens AG, Royal Dutch Shell, and Chevron Texaco

WORDS:
2600
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper discusses corporate governance and corporate social responsibility, and aims to discuss the different mechanisms that are used by European firms. The paper begins by discussing and defining CSR and corporate governance in great detail. This is followed by an in depth discussion regarding Philips, Siemens AG, Royal Dutch Shell, and Chevron Texaco. Conclusions are made regarding the different corporate governance and CSR methods used.

 

KEYWORDS: Philips, Siemens AG, Royal Dutch Shell, Chevron Texaco, Corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, CSR, European firms,

 

S/B/588. Document analysis of Shell's Sustainability Report 2008

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper examines qualitative research methods and focuses on document analysis. The paper examines Shell’s Sustainability Report 2008, and pays great focus on the firm’s corporate social responsibility in Nigeria. The paper begins by assessing qualitative research methods, and follows this with the assessment of The Nigerian report. The paper concludes by summarising the way in which qualitative method analysis approaches has contributed to assessing the document.

 

KEYWORDS: Qualitative research methods, document analysis, Shell Sustainability report 2008, corporate social responsibility: CSR, Nigeria,

 

C/F/959. Dissertation + Proposal. Does financial risk management improve energy sector firm performance: A Case Study of British Petroleum (BP), Shell, Total and Exxon Mobil Corporation

WORDS:
16350
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
169.99 GBP

This dissertation discusses financial risk management, aiming to discover whether it improves the performance of the energy sector. The review of literature examines the definition of financial risk management, and outlines the different types of risk namely liquidity, market and credit. The paper examines BP, Royal Dutch Shell, and Exxon Mobil corporation as case studies to examine financial risk management. The methodology section is described in great detail, discussing the methods, approach and ethical issues. The financial crisis between 2007 and 2009 is examined, and the affect that it has had on the energy sector is highlighted. Interest rate, currency, supply and demand, and credit risk is analysed for each organisation. Conclusions are made regarding the topics discussed and limitations of the study. Proposal for this dissertation is provided in the appendix. This dissertation contains 14900 words and proposal contains 1450 words.

 

Proposal matching this Dissertation + Proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/F/799. Proposal. Does financial risk management improve performance of energy companies: case studies of BP, Exxon, Shell and Total
 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, financial risk management, energy sector, liquidity risk, market risk, credit risk, BP, Royal Dutch Shell, Exxon Mobil corporation, financial crisis, Interest rate, currency, supply and demand, credit risk,

 

C/F/958. Dissertation. Does financial risk management improve energy sector firm performance: A Case Study of British Petroleum (BP), Shell, Total and Exxon Mobil Corporation

WORDS:
14900
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
149.99 GBP

This dissertation discusses financial risk management, aiming to discover whether it improves the performance of the energy sector. The review of literature examines the definition of financial risk management, and outlines the different types of risk namely liquidity, market and credit. The paper examines BP, Royal Dutch Shell, and Exxon Mobil corporation as case studies to examine financial risk management. The methodology section is described in great detail, discussing the methods, approach and ethical issues. The financial crisis between 2007 and 2009 is examined, and the affect that it has had on the energy sector is highlighted. Interest rate, currency, supply and demand, and credit risk is analysed for each organisation. Conclusions are made regarding the topics discussed and limitations of the study.

 

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, financial risk management, energy sector, liquidity risk, market risk, credit risk, BP, Royal Dutch Shell, Exxon Mobil corporation, financial crisis, Interest rate, currency, supply and demand, credit risk,

 

C/B/3090. Porter's 5 Forces analysis of Shell Group

WORDS:
850
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper analyses Shell Group, using Porter’s Five Forces analysis. Firstly an overview of the company is presented. Porter’s 5 forces analysis concentrates on the bargaining power of customers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of new entrants, threat of substitute products, and intensity of competitive rivalry affecting Shell Group.

 

KEYWORDS: Porter, 5 forces, five forces, Shell Group,

 

C/B/3089. PESTEL and Porter's 5 Forces analyses of Shell Group

WORDS:
1950
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper critically analyses Shell Group, providing an overview of the company followed by PESTEL and Porter’s Five Forces analyses. The PESTEL analysis assesses Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal factors affecting Shell Group. The Porter's 5 Forces analysis discusses the bargaining power of customers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of new entrants, threat of substitute products, and intensity of competitive rivalry of Shell Group.

 

KEYWORDS: PEST, PESTEL, PESTLE, Porter, 5 forces, five forces, Shell Group,

 

C/B/3088. Value chain analysis of Shell Group

WORDS:
900
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper presents an overview of Shell Group, using Value Chain Analysis. This is a management tool used to identify key activities within an organisation which forms 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, Shell Group,

 

C/B/3087. SWOT and Value Chain Analyses of Shell Group

WORDS:
1250
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper provides an overview of Shell Group, followed by a SWOT analysis which evaluates its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. A Value Chain Analysis of Shell Group is conducted to outline Inbound logistics, Operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, service, procurements, human resource management, technology development, and firm infrastructure.

 

KEYWORDS: SWOT, TOWS, Value Chain, Inbound logistics, Operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, service, procurements, human resource management, technology development and firm infrastructure, Shell Group,

 

C/B/3086. SWOT analysis of Shell Group

WORDS:
550
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper evaluates Shell Group, using a detailed SWOT analysis. This analysis is conducted to audit Shell Group and its environment, and focuses on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Shell Group.

 

KEYWORDS: SWOT, TOWS, Shell Group,

 

C/B/3085. PESTEL and SWOT analyses of Shell Group

WORDS:
1650
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper provides PESTEL and SWOT analyses of Shell Group. Firstly the paper gives an overview of Shell Group. Secondly the PESTEL analysis of Shell Group is provided identifying Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal factors affecting Shell Group. Lastly the paper outlines SWOT analysis identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Shell Group.

 

KEYWORDS: PESTEL, PEST, SWOT, TOWS, Shell Group,

 

C/B/3084. PESTEL analysis of Shell Group

WORDS:
1300
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper presents an overview of Shell Group using PESTEL analysis, which identifies the Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal factors affecting Shell Group.

 

KEYWORDS: PEST, PESTEL, PESTLE, Shell Group,

 

C/B/3083. Strategic Analysis of Shell Group

WORDS:
2300
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper analyses Shell Group. The paper consists of an overview of Shell Group, followed by PESTEL analysis, which identifies the Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal factors of the company. SWOT analysis is used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to Shell Group. Porter's 5 Forces analysis of Shell Group is presented, discussing the bargaining power of customers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of new entrants, threat of substitute products, and intensity of competitive rivalry affecting Shell Group.

 

KEYWORDS: PEST, PESTEL, PESTLE, SWOT, Porter, 5 forces, TOWS, Shell Group,

 

C/B/3082. PESTEL, Porter's 5 Forces, SWOT and Value Chain analyses of Shell Group

WORDS:
3200
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of Shell Group. Firstly the paper presents an overview of Shell Group followed by PESTEL analysis which identifies the Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal aspects of business environments. Porter’s Five Forces analysis is provided, discussing the competitiveness of the industry. SWOT analysis is used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to Shell Group. The paper also consists of Value Chain analysis looking at the key activities of Shell Group.

 

KEYWORDS: PEST, PESTEL, PESTLE, SWOT, Porter, 5 forces, TOWS, Value Chain, Shell Group,

 

C/S/308. Analysis of criminology and environmental harm

WORDS:
2150
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper focuses on green criminology, aiming to provide an outline of environmental harm and subject it to criminological analysis. The paper uses Shell Oil company and its actions in Nigeria from 1970’s to the 1990’s as an example. The paper uses this case study to identify the criminal actions that are undertaken by large international companies in relation to environmental damage in developing countries. The way in which criminality is often a major part of industrial operations are also discussed. Criminological investigation is also discussed in relation to cases mentioned, and the paper concludes with a summary of how criminology can contribute to the discussion.

 

KEYWORDS: Green criminology, environmental harm, shell oil company, Nigeria, environmental damage,

 

C/B/2788. Proposal. Ethical practices of Shell's IJV agreement with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation

WORDS:
1700
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This proposal outlines research into the ethical practices of a MNC, in relation to an international joint venture (IJV) agreement. The paper uses Shell in Nigeria and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to discuss the main objective of the research: do ethical theories explain the challenges that Shell faces in its IJV with the NNPC. The review of literature focuses on theories surrounding ethical practices in firms. The research strategy is described as being exploratory, and plans to use qualitative (interpretivism) research methods in the form of interviews with employees from Shell in Nigeria and the NNPC, as well as interviews with other IJV partners like Total and AGIP.

 

KEYWORDS: Ethics, MNC, Shell, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC), international joint venture, IJV,

 

S/B/579. Dissertation. Effectiveness of Royal Dutch Shell reporting on management of corporate social responsibility

WORDS:
10700
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
109.99 GBP

The dissertation addresses the business and ethical issues faced by Royal Dutch Shell (Shell) and other oil and gas companies examining their management of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Literature is reviewed on the history of the company, the theory of CSR, the difficulties of operating in the oil and gas industry, etc. A study is conducted to compare CSR components practices in seven oil and gas corporations, i.e. Shell. BP, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Total, Gazprom and Petrochina using secondary research data. Shell's CSR policies are evaluated against those of their competitors in the industry. Conclusions are made as to whether the company is meeting CSR criteria.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Royal Dutch Shell, corporate social responsibility, CSR, oil and gas, BP, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Total, Gazprom, Petrochina,