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C/HR/1180. Training and development plan for a family restaurant business

WORDS:
2050
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper presents a training and development plan for a family run restaurant. The paper begins by presenting background information on the company, and follows with a justification for the development and learning programme. The training and development plan focuses on customer service, teamwork, introducing new employees, customer services team, and the food preparation team. Conclusions are made regarding the suitability of the plan.

 

KEYWORDS: Restaurant, training plan, development plan, customer service, teamwork, employees, customer services team,

 

C/B/3380. Literature review. Comparing and contrasting Family Business and Franchising

WORDS:
2650
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This literature review focuses on comparing and contrasting the family business and franchising. The review introduces both topics, and outlines the core concepts of each, as well as providing a definition of both. The review then compares both, with reference to the relevant literature. Conclusions are made regarding the similarities and differences between the two, and recommendations are made for future research.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, family business, franchising,

 

C/B/3300. Family council and succession planning in family business

WORDS:
1300
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the role of family council in family business (FB) explaining its functions, the structure of a FB system, and the importance of succession planning. Key stages of a successful succession planning process are detailed.

 

KEYWORDS: Family council, succession planning, family business,

 

C/B/3177. The performance and success criteria of the family business: case study of the Benetton Group

WORDS:
2350
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper examines the family business, and uses the Benetton Group, an Italian fashion giant as a case study. The paper begins by offering a detailed definition of the family business, followed by an analysis of performance and success of this business type generally. The paper compares the performance and success of the family business to ordinary businesses. The next section concentrates on the Benetton group, aiming to examine how they achieved success.

 

KEYWORDS: Family business, Benetton Group, Italian fashion, performance, success!,

 

C/B/3067. Analysis of the family business: case study of Harpo's

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper answers two questions family business, using Harpo's, a second hand record shop as the case study. The paper begins by providing the financial and historical background of the company, and discusses their customer base. The first question examines family businesses, reviewing theories on the topic, and uses Harpo's to decide whether family businesses are difficult and unattractive. The second question focuses on Harpo's success at developing personal and professional networks in order to assess whether it has helped or hindered the growth of the company. The paper concludes with a business and development plan for the future of Harpo's

 

KEYWORDS: Harpo#s, family business, record shop, business plan,

 

C/B/3037. Dissertation. Impact of Private Equity on Family Businesses during Recession

WORDS:
14500
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
149.99 GBP

The dissertation looks at the role of private equity (PE) financing in helping UK family businesses survive and succeed during the economic downturn. Literature is reviewed on the theory of family business, agency theory and the features of family firms’ financing and governance. The methodology of the research is based on the analysis of secondary data and primary data collected via interviews with participants from five organisations. Conclusions are made about the trends in PE financing of family businesses and its relationship to the companies’ governance structure highlighting the benefits of private equity partnering.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Private Equity, Family Business, Recession,

 

C/B/2949. Literature Review. Overview of the family business

WORDS:
3450
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

This paper presents a literature review based on the idea of the family business. The paper focuses on the conceptual and operational definition of the term, as well as the theoretical framework, looking at the business attributes. The paper looks at the Resource based view (RBV) of family business research, and outlines the goals and objectives of the family business. Concluding, the paper discusses the business succession and transfer.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, family business, performance, RBV, competitive advantage,

 

C/B/2603. Armellini Italian Ice Cream and Coffee Chain: Case Study

WORDS:
2200
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the family owned Armellini Italian Ice Cream and Coffee chain analysing their strategic decision making during the periods of formation and growth, and discussing their Management by Objectives (MBO) style, the implications of their franchise policy, the issues of funding and financial risks, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Armellini Italian Ice Cream and Coffee Chain, Management by Objectives, family business,

 

C/B/2602. Armellini Case Study

WORDS:
2200
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the family owned Armellini Italian Ice Cream and Coffee chain answering following questions: Based on your familiarity with various models of the decision making process, which of these models do you consider has predominated in the strategy of Armellini Ice Cream and Coffee Chain during its formation and growth? Support your answer with examples from the case study and critically discuss whether or not the model adopted by Armellini is the most appropriate for future development. Armellini Ice Cream and Coffee Chain wishes to make a strategic decision as to whether to remain in its market niche. To what extent will a competitive forces analysis assist them in making this decision? In your answer identify additional information you might require to supply Helen with a full competitive forces analysis. What are the implications for the management of quality for the Armellini Ice Cream and Coffee Chain in adopting the franchise route to growth? Armellini Ice Cream and Coffee Chain seeks your advice regarding possible growth strategies. Other than franchising, how would you advise the company to grow? Consider issues of funding, financial risk, and managerial control in any growth strategy you propose.

 

KEYWORDS: Armellini Italian Ice Cream and Coffee Chain, Management by Objectives, family business,

 

C/B/1656. Family Business: Report on Fiat Group

WORDS:
2600
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the family business of the Fiat Group advising the Fiat family over the challenges the business faces in the market and suggesting the ways in which Fiat can emerge as a successful business barring its disadvantage as a family owned business.

 

KEYWORDS: Fiat Group, family business,

 

C/B/1648. Management Issues of Family Run Business: Case Study of Ganong Bros. Limited

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issues faced by family business offering a case study of the Canadian confectionery company Ganong Bros. Limited. The company background is described identifying the problems of family organisations in relation to ownership, succession and continuity, leadership and innovation, social responsibility and risk management. The management issues of e-commerce and creativity are discussed, the company’s successes and opportunities as a family run business are outlined.

 

KEYWORDS: Family Business, Ganong Bros. Limited, succession, e-commerce, management,