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C/B/4286. An examination of safety performance in construction through cultural change

WORDS:
1950
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines safety performance through cultural change, and begins providing a definition of culture in the work place. The paper aims to prove that cultural change is an integral part of safety performance, and suggests that it has the potential to improve safety performance in construction organisations. The research and literature surrounding the subject is evaluated, and the factors that affect safety management are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Safety performance, cultural change, culture, workplace, construction industry,

 

C/HR/1135. Presentation and report. Appraisal of India and Germany based on IHRM issues. Case study ACN Ltd

WORDS:
2800
ADD-ONS:
10 SLIDES
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This presentation and report presents an appraisal of different countries based on IHRM issues. The paper looks at ACN Ltd as a case study, and India and Germany are the two possible areas of expansion for the company. The study begins by detailing the basic concepts involved when looking at IHRM, and then examines India and Germany based on aspects of Hofstede’s cultural dimensions. The various implications of cultural differences for HR practices are assessed, and some of these include training and development, job security, and recruitment.

 

KEYWORDS: Presentation, IHRM, international human resource management, ACN Ltd, India, Germany, Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, HR practices, training, development, job security, recruitment,

 

C/B/3645. Impact of corporate culture on organisational strategy: theory and example of Southwest Airlines

WORDS:
1200
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the importance of corporate culture for company success discussing how corporate culture can assists in the execution of strategy and in providing a desirable and uniform behavioral standard for employees. The example of corporate culture in Southwest Airlines is considered.

 

KEYWORDS: corporate culture, organisational strategy, Southwest Airlines,

 

C/B/3642. Organizational culture: theory and case study of SAS

WORDS:
2450
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the concept of organisational culture (OC) providing its definitions, explaining factors that determine OC, identifying OC elements, outlining different types of OC and the relationship between OC and management styles in an organization. The example of organisational culture in SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) is analysed.

 

KEYWORDS: Organizational culture, SAS,

 

S/B/592. The pressures of change in corporate culture

WORDS:
1200
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper discusses change in corporate culture due to globalised business environments. The introduction discusses general topics relating to change and corporate culture. The paper surveyed 10 managers from 10 companies in order to evaluate the pressure that change can cause, and the way in which management responds this. The results from the survey are discussed, and the main issues raised were suspicion of the advice from experts, reliability, predictability, and a need for partnership. These are all discussed, and the paper then provides recommendations to help solve the issues. Conclusions are made regarding the importance of corporate culture, and the paper outlines the ways it can support and act as a barrier.

 

KEYWORDS: Change, corporate culture, globalization, pressure, management!,

 

C/B/2687. Cultural change and organisational performance: case study of O2

WORDS:
2150
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the impact of cultural changes in O2 on the overall performance of the organisation presenting the background of the company, describing their corporate culture and the changes it had to undergo. The HR mission, involvement, adaptability, and consistency are discussed in the context of O2 making references to the HRM theory.

 

KEYWORDS: cultural change, organisational performance, O2,

 

C/B/2246. Issues of cultural fit in mergers and acquisitions

WORDS:
3400
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the theory of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) examining their role in organisational growth and addressing the issues of effective integration between corporate cultures of different companies. The concepts of cultural fit and cultural integration are explored using the example of HRM practices used by Today’s Times in their acquisition of Generation Today.

 

KEYWORDS: cultural fit, corporate culture, mergers and acquisitions, M&A, Today’s Times,

 

S/B/544. How organisational culture stimulates innovation and creativity: case study of Pixar Animation Studios

WORDS:
3500
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the concept of organisational culture (OC) reviewing theoretical approaches to OC and identifying the link between OC, innovation and creativity. A case study of OC in Pixar Animation Studios (Pixar) is conducted providing information about the background of the company, and discussing the ways in which OC encourages collective creativity and innovation in Pixar.

 

KEYWORDS: organisational culture, Pixar Animation Studios, innovation, creativity,

 

C/B/2150. Corporate Culture of Tesco according to Handy's Classification

WORDS:
1150
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the corporate culture of the UK food retailer Tesco describing the key dimensions of organisational culture identified by C. Handy, discussing the effects of culture on business performance, and defining the corporate culture of Tesco as a mix of role culture and power culture.

 

KEYWORDS: Corporate Culture, Tesco, Handy,

 

C/B/1551. Presentation. In what ways might the legal and cultural context of a country impact on the development of the corporate governance model of that country?

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0
ADD-ONS:
9 Slides
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This is a presentation of the research into corporate governance model and their dependence of the country of their origin. Corporate governance models of Anglo-American nations are discussed in cultural and legal contexts. Business relations and corruption in the Middle East are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Presentation, Corporate governance, Anglo-American,

 

C/B/1581. Diversity culture and management styles: comparative analysis

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the concepts of organisational culture and management style discussing them in the context of HCL, an Indian IT provider, and Walt Disney Company. The issues of psychological contract are addressed looking at the unity of values within the organisations, their goals, reward and incentive systems, management styles, etc. The strategies of cultural diversity in both companies are compared.?

 

KEYWORDS: Innovation, Culture, Management Style, Diversity,

 

C/B/1411. Strategic significance of corporate culture and identity

WORDS:
2400
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the concepts of corporate culture (CC) and corporate identity (CI) providing theoretical background of both concepts and offering case studies of CC and CI of Sony, Ferrari, Toyota, General Motors and Skanova. The influence of corporate culture and identity on the formulation and implementation of each company's strategy is analysed. The possibilities of changing CC and CI are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: strategic, significance, corporate, culture, identity,

 

C/M/1002. Culture from organisational perspective

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the concept of organisational culture (OC) and its impact on organisation's performance. Literature is reviewed on the impact of globalisation on business culture, culture types, culture values, threats of OC, links between leadership and culture, etc. The significance of cross cultural management for organisations is highlighted.

 

KEYWORDS: culture, organisational, perspective,

 

C/B/1133. Corporate culture and strategy formulation of Sony

WORDS:
2200
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the concept of corporate culture (CC) examining the effects of CC on the formulation of strategy within the organisation. A case study of the Sony Corporation is conducted showing the shift in their business strategy and examining its links with the HR strategy and culture.

 

KEYWORDS: Corporate culture, Strategy formulation, Sony Corporation,

 

C/B/1168. National and Organisational Culture: Danish Firm in Russia

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the impact of national and organisational culture on the establishment of a Danish company Dancom in Russia. Hofstede's cultural dimensions are used including the power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism versus collectivism, masculinity versus femininity, and long-term versus short-term orientation. Theoretical underpinnings are applied to the experience of Dancom in Russia.

 

KEYWORDS: national, organisational, culture, danish, firm, russia,

 

C/B/1169. Drawing on relevant concepts and theories from the field of cross-cultural management, and on the material in the Dancom case, discuss the influence of national culture on organisational culture. What are the implications for establishing a Danc

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the impact of national and organisational culture on the establishment of a Danish company Dancom in Russia. Hofstede's cultural dimensions are used including the power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism versus collectivism, masculinity versus femininity, and long-term versus short-term orientation. Theoretical underpinnings are applied to the experience of Dancom in Russia.

 

KEYWORDS: drawing, relevant, concepts, theories, field, cross-cultural, management, material, dancom, case, discuss, influence, national, culture, organisational, culture, implications, establishing, danc,

 

C/B/892. Culture change and diversity management in Shell

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2008
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the problems of culture and diversity management in a multi national organisation reviewing theoretical approaches to corporate culture and analysing the practices of Shell during the company's culture change including the creation of a diversity-planning team, diversity councils, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Culture, change, diversity, Shell,

 

C/B/919. Culture, power, conflict and management styles at Jetty Jewellers in India

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the business model of the Indian company Jetty Jewellers describing their organisational culture, conflict management policy, organisational structure, management styles, the reflections of national culture in their business practises, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Jetty Jewellers, Indian, culture, conflict, management style, organisational structure,

 

C/B/968. Organisational Culture in Eurobank

WORDS:
2900
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the organisational culture (OC) of Eurobank reviewing relevant theories and concepts of OC and management and discussing different aspects of OC including the relationship between national culture and organisational culture, cross-cultural management, communication within workplace, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: HRM, Eurobank, organisational culture, national culture, communication, teamwork, orga,

 

C/B/981. Managing cultural diversity by MNC

WORDS:
2700
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the concept of culture identifying the levels and components of organisational culture and focusing on the cross-cultural challenges in managing culturally diverse markets by MNC. The responses of the multinationals are analysed with the focus on standardization techniques. The dimensions and rationale of standardization are outlined.

 

KEYWORDS: cultural diversity, MNC, international, standardization,

 

C/HR/340. Culture and Comparative Management in International HRM

WORDS:
260
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper offers a short report on the meaning of culture from the perspective of international human resource management and the impact of culture on the organisation. The challenges and implications of comparative management are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Culture, Comparative Management, International HRM,

 

C/M/872. Comparison of structure and culture of JSC Orton and HMP Holloway

WORDS:
2200
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines organizational structure and culture of JSC Orton and HMP Holloway conducting PEST analysis of the external environment of both organisations. The features of the functional structure are outlined highlighting its advantages and disadvantages. The structures of the two companies are compared making conclusions about their fit with the external environment.

 

KEYWORDS: Organisational structure, External analysis, Culture, Public sector, PEST,

 

C/M/920. Impacts of Corporate Structure and Culture on Health and Safety Management in Organisations

WORDS:
4000
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper addresses two management issues associated with Health and Safety. It is examined how organisational structure affects management style, and how organisational culture affects employee motivation.

 

KEYWORDS: impacts, corporate, structure, culture, health, safety, management, organisations,

 

S/B/352. What do you understand by the term 'organizational culture'? You have been appointed as consultant to a company which is seeking to make significant changes to its current organizational culture. What types of recommendation might you make?

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the concept of organisational culture (OC) reviewing theoretical approaches to the OC levels and types, and considering the features of task culture, power culture, person culture, cultural web, cultural symbols, etc. The challenges of changing OC in accordance with organisational change are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Organisational culture, OC, change,

 

S/B/353. Evaluate the importance of theories about dimensions of culture to the modern global manager

WORDS:
2100
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the challenges of managing human resources under globalization discussing the concept of culture, reviewing the cultural dimensions outlined by Hofstede, defining national and corporate culture, and highlighting the importance of cross-cultural training for managers.

 

KEYWORDS: Culture, Hofstede, global manager,