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Corporate Strategy: Theoretical Aspects
C/B/4531. Proposal. Strategic shift of HSBC based on organizational growth model
- WORDS:
- 550
- DATE:
- 2012
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper proposes to examine the change in HSBC strategic direction based on the adoption of the new growth model. The rationale of the research is presented reviewing literature on HSBC organizational growth model, formulating the aims and questions of the research and describing research methodology.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, HSBC, Strategic shift, organizational growth model,
C/B/4517. Strategy and strategic development: theoretical underpinnings
- WORDS:
- 3400
- DATE:
- 2012
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the concept of strategy providing definitions of strategy and its components, detailing a strategy development process, and discussing challenges faced by organisation in mapping out and implementing effective strategies that can gain competitive advantage.
KEYWORDS: Strategy, strategic development, theoretical underpinnings,
C/B/4357. Business level strategies and their role in company's competitive advantage
- WORDS:
- 2350
- DATE:
- 2012
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the features of business level strategies (BLS) explaining the concept of BLS, and analysing Porter’s generic strategy, cost leadership strategy, differentiation strategy, focus strategy, corporate diversification strategy, etc.
KEYWORDS: Business level strategies, competitive advantage, Porter’s generic strategy, cost leadership, differentiation, diversification,
C/B/4243. Approaches to organisational strategy in yoghurt and software industries
- WORDS:
- 5100
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 59.99 GBP
The paper looks into theoretical underpinnings of organisational strategy (OS) applying them to the analysis of different OS approaches to international expansion used in the yoghurt manufacturing industry and in the software industry. External and internal factors behind OS development are considered identifying benefits of the integration between company’s differentiation, globalisation and learning strategies.
KEYWORDS: organisational strategy, yoghurt industry, software industry,
C/B/4189. An evaluation of different approaches to organizational strategy
- WORDS:
- 850
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
This paper examines different approaches to the concept of organizational strategy. The paper evaluates the classical approach, the evolutionary approach, the processual approach, and the systematic approach.
KEYWORDS: Strategy, classical approach, the evolutionary approach, the processual approach, the systematic approach,
C/B/4118. Approaches to strategy formulation and implementation
- WORDS:
- 5650
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 59.99 GBP
The paper examines approaches to strategy formulation and implementation comparing two anonymous organizations operating in the software and yoghurt industries, of which one is young and dynamic, and the other is mature and stable. Different perspectives on strategy development are considered establishing their link with organisational culture and structure.
KEYWORDS: strategy formulation and implementation, software and yoghurt industries,
C/B/3966. Strategies of organic growth and acquisition
- WORDS:
- 1000
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the strategies of organic growth and acquisition pursued by organisations explaining the difference between them, defining the drivers behind the choice of each strategy, and discussing related benefits and pitfalls.
KEYWORDS: organic growth, acquisition,
C/B/3965. Corporate strategy vs. business strategy
- WORDS:
- 1000
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the difference between corporate and business levels of organisational strategy explaining the ways in which each level of strategy can improve the overall profitability of the organisation.
KEYWORDS: Corporate strategy, business strategy,
S/B/627. Contribution of strategy and superior product development to company's profitability
- WORDS:
- 2050
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the importance of strategy for organisations highlighting the role of a clear strategy in the company’s performance, arguing that profitability does not depend solely on the development of superior products, and identifying other sources of profitability.
KEYWORDS: Strategy, superior product, profitability,
S/B/626. Developing prescriptive theories of strategy
- WORDS:
- 1850
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper argues whether it is possible to produce accurate and reliable prescriptive theories of strategy in conditions of market uncertainty. The concepts of Resource Based View (RBV) and sustainable competitive advantage are discussed reflecting on the role of effort and luck in the discovery of a valuable strategic opportunity.
KEYWORDS: theories of strategy, Resource Based View, RBV, competitive advantage,
S/B/625. Risks and benefits of adopting new strategies
- WORDS:
- 1550
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the managerial approaches to challenging conventions and industry standards discussing the amount of risk that is needed for adopting a new strategy and the safety of adhering to the same strategy as your competitors. References are made to academic research in the area and business examples from real life.
KEYWORDS: new strategies, industry standards, risks and benefits,
S/B/623. A clear strategy is vital for ensuring success in business. Discuss
- WORDS:
- 1900
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines definitions of strategy explaining the meaning of a ‘clear strategy’ and outlining the determinants of the strategy success. References are made to academic research into the nature of organisational strategy providing examples of approaches to strategy used by various companies, and concluding that a clear strategy is a necessary requirement for success in business.
KEYWORDS: clear strategy, business success,
C/HR/1038. An examination of HRM Strategies in China
- WORDS:
- 2450
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines human resource management (HRM) in China in view of the economic changes that have occurred there. The paper begins by outlining the transformation of the Chinese economy, and follows this with a review of the theory that surrounds the topic. The paper provides an overview of Chinese HR practices in general, and then discusses this specifically in relation to Chinese private companies. The integration of business strategies with HRM systems are examined in conclusion.
KEYWORDS: Human resource management, HRM, China, economic development, Chinese economy, HRM System, business strategy,
C/B/3830. Theoretical approaches to corporate strategy
- WORDS:
- 1050
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the theoretical underpinnings of corporate strategy examining four growth strategies known as Ansoff Matrix, identifying risks involved in each strategy, and explaining the role and importance of companies’ mission statements.
KEYWORDS: Corporate strategy, mission statement, Ansoff Matrix, growth strategies, risk,
C/B/3810. Elements of strategic management
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks into the theory of strategic management explaining the link between the corporate strategy and the human resource (HR) strategy of the organization known as strategic human resource management (SHRM), and reviewing the functions of management accounting, total quality management (TQM), JIT (Just in Time) approach in logistics, strategic performance management, ‘decision tree’ analysis in strategic decision making, customer profitability analysis, etc.
KEYWORDS: strategic management, strategic HRM, management accounting, total quality management, TQM, JIT, performance management, decision tree, customer profitability analysis,
C/B/3645. Impact of corporate culture on organisational strategy: theory and example of Southwest Airlines
- WORDS:
- 1200
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 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/3636. Review of articles “Star Trek strategy: real strategy at work” by Brews and “The mind of strategist: the art of Japanese business” by Ohmae
- WORDS:
- 1500
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper reviews the articles “Star Trek strategy: real strategy at work” by P.J. Brews on the use of planning and analytical tools in strategy formation (SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces), and “The mind of strategist: the art of Japanese business” by K. Ohmae on the role of creative inspiration and innovation in the development of business strategy. Similarities and differences between the two approaches are highlighted.
KEYWORDS: Review, Star Trek strategy: real strategy at work, Brews, The mind of strategist: the art of Japanese business, Ohmae,
S/B/613. Review of “Strategy as Stretch and Leverage” by Hamel and Prahalad
- WORDS:
- 1650
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper reviews the article “Strategy as Stretch and Leverage” by Gary Hamel and C.K Prahalad addressing the debate on whether strategy is driven by organisations (resource-based view, RBV) or by the environment. Theoretical underpinnings of the article are discussed, its strengths and weaknesses are outlined.
KEYWORDS: Review, Strategy as Stretch and Leverage, Hamel and Prahalad, resource-based view, RBV,
C/B/3594. Review of articles “The rapid growth of young firms during various stages of entrepreneurship” by Littunen and Niittykangas, and “A quantitative content analysis of the characteristics of rapid-growth firms and their founders” by Bruce et al
- WORDS:
- 1600
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper reviews two journal articles, “The rapid growth of young firms during various stages of entrepreneurship” by Hannu Littunen and Hannu Niittykangas and “A quantitative content analysis of the characteristics of rapid-growth firms and their founders” by Bruce R. Barringer, Foard F. Jones and Donald O. Neubaum. Critical analysis of both papers is conducted providing an overview of their contents and comparing research approaches and literature reviews used in the articles.
KEYWORDS: Review, The rapid growth of young firms during various stages of entrepreneurship, Littunen and Niittykangas, A quantitative content analysis of the characteristics of rapid-growth firms and their founders, Bruce et al,
C/B/3587. Planning and cognitive approaches to strategy formulation
- WORDS:
- 1900
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the schools of thought used in strategic management, i.e. a planning school of thought and a cognitive school of thought, arguing whether strategy formulation is a logical and formalised process or whether it has an emergent and spontaneous character.
KEYWORDS: Planning school of thought, cognitive school of thought, strategy formulation,
C/B/3551. Literature review. Investment in Kazakhstan's oil and gas by UK companies
- WORDS:
- 5000
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 59.99 GBP
The paper presents an introduction and a literature review for the research into the strategic and environmental issues of utilising Kazakhstan’s oil and gas resources by UK companies. Research objectives and chapter structure are outlined, literature is reviewed on the background of the oil industry, the world’s largest oil and gas companies, PEST features of Kazakh oil trade, the models and levels of strategy, etc.
KEYWORDS: Literature review, Kazakhstan, Kazakh oil and gas, PEST, strategy,
C/B/3132. Strategic Planning and Types of Growth Strategies
- WORDS:
- 620
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper looks at the definitions of strategic planning (SP) outlining SP steps and describing different types of growth strategies, i.e. joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions.
KEYWORDS: Strategic Planning, Growth Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures,
C/B/3098. Examination of business strategies in the gaming industry: case study of Nintendo
- WORDS:
- 2050
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines business strategies, aiming to apply theoretical ideas on the subject to examples in the gaming industry, using Nintendo as case study. PEST, SWOT, Porter’s five forces, and value chain analyses are used to review the industry. Based on the analyses, the paper produces strategic options that are applied to Nintendo.
KEYWORDS: Business strategies, theoretical ideas, gaming industry, Nintendo, PEST, SWOT, Porter’s Five forces, value chain analyses, sony, Wii, Xbox,
C/B/2828. An evaluation of corporate strategy and diversification
- WORDS:
- 1300
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This paper discusses strategic management, and focuses on corporate strategy and diversification. A brief description of corporate strategy and diversification, and evaluates the significance of both. The paper goes onto analysing the correlation between the two by using Ansoff Product-Market Growth Matrix, and concludes by summarising the advantages and disadvantages of both.
KEYWORDS: Strategic management, corporate strategy, diversification, Ansoff product-market growth matrix.,
C/B/2827. Strategic analysis: Strategy vs. No strategy
- WORDS:
- 1300
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This paper discusses the importance of strategy, specifically in relation to business, with a critical analysis of whether it is better to have a strategy or not. The paper identifies the history of the term, and critiques this using academic literature. The Classical approach, evolutionary approach, processualist approach, and the systemic approach, are described as the four main types of strategies. The paper goes onto analyse the term, and the variety of theoretical discussions that surround it.
KEYWORDS: Classical approach, Evolutionary approach, Processualist, Systemic approach, strategy,
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