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C/B/4396. Evaluation of the resource based view, the balanced score card, and the stakeholder management theory

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3000
DATE:
2012
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39.99 GBP

This paper looks at management and aims to present and evaluate three theories regarding it. The background to the study is provided by way of introduction, and this is followed by the analysis. The paper looks at the resource based view, the balanced score card, and the stakeholder management theory. The paper presents the background and theory behind all three, and evaluates them in practice. The paper then examines the use of the stakeholder management theory to create results for political parties.

 

KEYWORDS: Management, Resource based view, balanced score card, stakeholder management theory!,

 

C/B/4134. An evaluation of M&S and the Brazilian apparel industry

WORDS:
1950
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines M&S, and aims to perform a strategic analysis. The paper begins by evaluating M&S’s resource base, and focuses on the tangible and intangible resources. The paper then focuses on the Brazilian apparel market and aims to assess the countries position in the LA and global apparel industry. Supply and distribution networks in the Brazilian apparel market are discussed, along with consumer behaviour and attitudes. The cultural and language issues that affect B2B communications are also examined.

 

KEYWORDS: M&S, Brazilian apparel market, resource base, intangible resources, tangible resources, global apparel industry, distribution networks, consumer behaviour, B2B communications,

 

C/B/3874. The resource based view and competitive advantage in the retail industry: case study Tesco

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2500
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines the resource based view and competitive advantage in the grocery retail market, and specifically focuses on Tesco. The paper begins with a porter five forces of the industry, and follows with a discussion regarding the importance of the resource based source of competitive advantage.

 

KEYWORDS: Resource based view, competitive advantage, grocery retail market, Tesco, porters five forces!,

 

S/B/617. Strategic analysis of Carnival Corporation

WORDS:
2200
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper performs a strategic analysis on Carnival Corporation, a travel company. The paper uses PESTEL and Porter’s five forces analysis to examine the external environment. The paper looks at the resource audit and evaluates the core competence, through analysis of the physical, operational, financial, human, and intangible resources. This is followed by a SWOT analysis, and the paper concludes with a summary of the topics discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Strategic analysis, Carnival corporation, cruise operator, PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces, external environment, resource audit, core competence, physical resources, human resources, financial resources, operational resources, intangible resources, SWOT,

 

C/B/3761. Competitive advantage and the resource based view in the aero engine industry

WORDS:
2400
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper discusses competitive advantage in the aero-engine industry, and looks specifically at the resource based view (RBV). The paper defines RBV, and outlines factors regarding the VRIO framework. Achieving competitive advantage and RBV is discussed, and the paper then introduces the case study industry. RBV and Porter’s Value Chain strategy is assessed with the aero-engine market, and the paper summarises all of the points raised.

 

KEYWORDS: Competitive advantage, aero-engine industry, resource based view, RBV, VRIO!,

 

C/B/3417. Examination of Hallmarks strategy

WORDS:
1550
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper focuses on Hallmark, the card manufacturer, and aims to assess their business strategy. The paper begins by discussing Hallmarks corporate strategy, and focuses their innovativeness and their success. Their diversification strategy is then assessed, followed by an examination of their competitiveness from the resource based view perspective. VRIO analysis follows this, and the paper concludes by providing recommendations for expansion for the company.

 

KEYWORDS: Hallmark, card manufacturer, business strategy, corporate strategy, innovation, diversification strategy, competition, resource based view, VRIO,

 

C/B/3370. Market research and strategic marketing plan for Toyota

WORDS:
4950
DATE:
2011
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49.99 GBP

This paper evaluates a strategic marketing plan for Toyota and aims to assess the car manufacturer’s strategic business units. The paper begins by presenting an overview of Toyota’s performance 2009-2010. This is followed by a PESTEL and Porter’s Five Forces analysis of the car industry. The strategic capabilities of Toyota are examined, looking at value chain, resource based view and dynamic capabilities. A SWOT analysis is subsequently provided. Analyses of Toyota’s recent strategies are provided, and the paper evaluates the challenges that the company face when implementing its strategies.

 

KEYWORDS: Strategic marketing plan, Toyota, strategic business units, PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces, car industry, strategic capabilities, value chain, resource based view, dynamic capabilities, SWOT!,

 

C/B/3310. Strategic analysis of Innocent Drinks

WORDS:
3650
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

This paper examines Innocent Drinks, a smoothie manufacturer. The paper aims to strategically analyse the position of the company through use of Porter’s five forces analysis, which also examines the market trends and generic strategies. Resource based view analysis is also presented, discussing tangible and intangible assets, as well as capabilities. The paper then performs a relationship marketing analysis, which examines the organisations supply chain. Conclusions are made regarding recommendations that Innocent Drinks should adhere to in order to maintain and even further their position.

 

KEYWORDS: Fast fashion, innocent drinks, smoothie, porter’s five forces analysis, market trends, generic strategies, Resource based view analysis, tangible, intangible assets, capabilities, relationship marketing analysis, supply chain,

 

C/B/3248. Examination of the rise of students using resource based view

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1450
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the rise in students who attend university, which has risen by 23%. The paper begins by discussing the theory of human capital and knowledge sharing. The paper employs the resource based view theory to examine the issue, also discussing the implications of the use of the theory. Labour markets are analyzed, and the characteristics of economics and human capital are provided. The paper concludes by discussing the benefits of higher education and employment.

 

KEYWORDS: Students, university, human capital, knowledge sharing, resource based view theory, labour markets!,

 

C/B/3247. Analysis of Starbucks resources, capabilities and competencies

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2500
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

This paper analyses the resources, capabilities and distinctive competencies of Starbucks, the coffee retailer the paper discusses the way in which the firm manufactures their coffees, and the various financial and operational resources they have. These are all analysed to discover how well the company utilises their resources.

 

KEYWORDS: Resources, capabilities, distinctive competencies, Starbucks, financial resources, operational resources,

 

C/B/3236. Corporate entrepreneurship and Innovation at Laiki Insurance Co

WORDS:
3550
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

This paper examines entrepreneurship and innovation at Laiki Insurance Co, an insurance firm. The paper begins by providing the background to the company, and this is followed by an evaluation of corporate entrepreneurship and innovation at Laiki. The paper defines and explains the importance of innovation, and also describes different types of innovation. Corporate entrepreneurship and culture at the firm is also discussed. The paper then uses the resource based view to suggest ways the organisation could create an internal source if competitive advantage based on innovation and corporate entrepreneurship. Innovation, knowledge sharing, the resources and capabilities at Laik’s are then analysed. The paper concludes by suggesting whether innovation at the firm is successful or not.

 

KEYWORDS: Entrepreneurship, innovation, Laiki Insurance Co, corporate entrepreneurship, corporate culture, resource based view, knowledge sharing, resources, capabilities, Marfin Bank,

 

C/OM/293. Innovation within the Bank of Cyprus Group

WORDS:
3550
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

This paper examines innovation within the Bank of Cyprus group, and begins by providing an overview of the company. The first section of the paper examines innovation at the bank, and provides an overview of organisational innovation. The paper examines two theories relation to innovation, Rogers’ innovation process and the four dimensions of innovation. Research and development is discussed in relation to the development of new products and of new ways to get information to customers. The ways in which their innovation techniques have been achieved are highlighted, and the section also examines corporate strategy and management orientation. The next section provides recommendations for the firm using the resource based theory. The paper explains the theory, and discusses the Banks resources and capabilities. Recommendations are made regarding the improvement of innovation at the bank.

 

KEYWORDS: Innovation, Bank of Cyprus group, organisational innovation, Rogers’ innovation process, four dimensions of innovation, Research and development, corporate strategy, management orientation, resource based theory, resources and capabilities,

 

C/B/3205. Internal and external resources analysis of Ford

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3150
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

This paper examines the external and internal environment of Ford, the motor company. The paper begins by providing the background to the company, and this is followed by a detailed Porter’s Five Forces analysis. The internal resources and culture are discussed, concentrating on a very wide range of topics like Financial Resources, Human Resources, Flexibility, Innovation, Social Responsibility, Consumer Perception, and Brand Equity. The threats that face the company are examined, as are the strengths and weaknesses. The paper concludes by providing recommendations for the company.

 

KEYWORDS: External environment, internal environment, Ford, porter’s five forces, Financial Resources, Human Resources, Flexibility, Innovation, Social Responsibility, Consumer Perception, and Brand Equity,

 

C/B/3055. Resource generation by small businesses

WORDS:
1750
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines internal and external sources of financing used by small businesses discussing the importance of strategic thinking in business, entrepreneur’s skills, and the capacity of businesses to generate resources.

 

KEYWORDS: Resources, small business, sources of financing, entrepreneur, strategic thinking,

 

C/B/2846. Resource Based View as a Means for Strategic Development

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1550
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper analyses the key concepts behind Resource Based View (RBV) theory, by using examples of companies which provide VRIO (valuable, rare, in-imitable, and non-substitutable) resources. Each part of VRIO is analysed and explained, using examples like IBM Application System/400, the Rare Element Resources Company and Apple. Competitive advantage is evaluated, in relation to the usefulness of RBV, concluding with a summary of RBV.

 

KEYWORDS: Resource Based View Theory, RBV, VRIO, Valuable, rare, in-imitable, non substitutable, IBM, Rare element resources company, apple, competitive advantage.,

 

C/B/2207. Dissertation Outline. How to Plan Successful Business using Least Resources

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560
DATE:
2010
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9.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on successful business planning with the least use of resources. The topics and sources for the literature review are outlined, the methodology of the proposed research is described. The paper has no reference list.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation Outline, How to Plan Successful Business using Least Resources,

 

C/HR/597. Resource-Based Approach in Strategic HRM

WORDS:
1050
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper provides theoretical background of the resource-based view (RBV) in strategic human resource management (SHRM). The benefits and problems associated with RBV-SHRM are identified.

 

KEYWORDS: Resource-Based View, RBV, Strategic Human Resource Management, SHRM,

 

C/B/1668. Porter's Five Forces Analysis, Resource-Based View (RBV) Analysis and the Stakeholders' View of Vodafone

WORDS:
3200
DATE:
2009
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39.99 GBP

The paper reports on the performance of the UK leading mobile network service provider Vodafone presenting an overview of the company, analyzing the industry in which they operate along the lines of Porter’s Five Forces, identifying the resources and capabilities of the company using the Resource-Based view (RBV) model, and discussing business relationships and stakeholders of the company.

 

KEYWORDS: Vodafone, Competitive Advantage, Porter’s Five Forces, Resource-Based View, RBV, Stakeholder,

 

C/B/1165. Perspective on Resource Based View

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3000
DATE:
2008
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39.99 GBP

The paper examines the concept of resource based view (RBV) describing its characteristics and applying the RBV framework to the case study of National Trust of Britain. The strength and weakness of the organization are outlined commenting on the applicability of the RBV theory to practice.

 

KEYWORDS: Resource based view, tangible resources, intangible resources, National Trust of Brit,

 

P/B/496. Models used to examine strategic position

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2500
DATE:
2006
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the models used to evaluate a companys strategic position, known as E-V-R (environment-value-resources) congruence model, RBV (resource-based) model, I/O (industry organization) model, etc. Description of each model is provided.

 

KEYWORDS: models, examine, strategic, position,

 

P/B/844. Efficiency in allocation of resources

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2000
DATE:
2006
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29.99 GBP

The paper highlights the importance of the effective allocation of resources in modern business examining the concept of Pareto Efficiency and the welfare theorems. The issues of consumption efficiency, production efficiency, product-mix efficiency, etc. are addressed, the reasons behind market failure are outlined.

 

KEYWORDS: efficiency, allocation, resources,

 

P/B/407. Importance of resource-based view in strategic management

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1500
DATE:
2005
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19.99 GBP

The paper seeks to understand if a resource based view (RBV) can help in formulating a companys strategy. Various approaches to the concept of strategy are reviewed, RBV practical applications are outlined showing its benefits and shortcomings.

 

KEYWORDS: importance, resource-based, view, strategic, management,

 

P/M/532. Benefits of resource-based strategic management

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4000
DATE:
2005
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49.99 GBP

The paper reviews the development of strategic management focusing on the resource based approach. Present-day business environment is described, stretching on organisation resources and competence is considered as the best strategy. Examples of companies successful use of innovation, integration of skills, investment in brands, etc. are given.

 

KEYWORDS: benefits, resource-based, strategic, management,

 

P/M/243. Resource Based View (RBV) of the firm

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2004
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29.99 GBP

This essay analyses whether the 'resource based view' (RBV) of the firm and emphasis on the importance of the business environment provide accounts of competitive advantage which are superficially different but fundamentally the same.

 

KEYWORDS: resource, based, view, rbv, firm,

 

S/M/62. The Integration and Conflicting Objectives between Marketing and Operations Management

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2004
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper aims to review the chapter ?New-product development and product life-cycle strategies in Principle of Marketing (Kotler and Armstrong 2001) and chapter ?New product planning in An Introduction to Operations Management (Waters 1991) to discuss the integration and conflicting objectives between marketing function and operations function. The following paper will give short briefs of what the two chapters about and then discuss the integration and conflicting objectives between the two functions individually, and finally suggesting how management should solve conflicting objectives in order to avoid competitive disadvantage of organizations.

 

KEYWORDS: integration, conflicting, objectives, marketing, operations, management,