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Decision Making
C/M/2527. Strategic decision making at Laura Ashley
- WORDS:
- 950
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper focuses on Laura Ashley, a fashion and home ware group, and answers a range of questions. The questions are as follows: How do you account for the success of the Laura Ashley group to 1985? What were the key factors contributing to its success? To what extend do you think Laura Ashley had the capability to embark on a strategy of international expansion? What advantage and disadvantage did Laura Ashley draw from its vertically integrated structure during the different stages of the group’s development? How do you account for the problem Laura Ashley faced during the 1990s? What weaknesses did these expose? How did the company respond to these problems and what other options were open to it in coping with the difficulties it faced? This paper does not contain a reference list.
KEYWORDS: Laura Ashley, international expansion, decision making,
C/M/2512. The effect of team working and decision making on business strategies
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- 2950
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper discusses decision making processes, and begins by evaluating the importance of decisions. The different approaches adopted during decision making processes are detailed, and this is followed by a discussion that focuses on the impact of decision making upon business strategies. The paper then looks at team working, and discusses the approaches taken and the impact upon business strategies.
KEYWORDS: decision making, team working,
S/B/651. An examination of shareholder value analysis and genetic algorithms
- WORDS:
- 2500
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper focuses on financial information systems, and is split into two sections. The first section discusses shareholder value analysis (SVA), and begins by providing a definition. The individuals that use SVA are detailed, as well as the reasons why it is used. The paper then provides arguments for and against the use of SVA, and then discusses the significance of its variables. The second part of the paper looks at genetic algorithms and also begins by providing a definition. The role that it plays in improving managerial decision making is discussed, and this is followed by an identification of the benefits and weaknesses of genetic algorithms to managerial decision makers.
KEYWORDS: financial information systems, shareholder value analysis, SVA, genetic algorithms, managerial decision making,
C/M/2349. An examination of issues relating to the decentralisation and fragmentation of organisations
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- 3050
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
This paper examines the issues that emerge from the decentralisation and fragmentation of organisations. The paper begins by providing definitions for the key terms used within the study, and follows with an examination of the reasons why organisations still decentralise and outsource. The benefits of these processes are outlined, and the paper then examines the decentralisation of the health services.
KEYWORDS: Decentralisation, fragmentation, health services, outsourcing,
C/M/2248. A critical examination of decision making and leadership
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- 4450
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 49.99 GBP
This paper critically analyses the concepts of leadership and decision making. The paper examines the importance of leadership in an organisation, as well as the influence it has and the role it plays. The paper also provides details on what it takes to become an effective leader. The paper then examines decision making, and begins by providing a definition. The factors that affect the decision making process are outlined, as well as the reasons why it is deemed important. Decision making and leadership are then examined in reference to one another.
KEYWORDS: Leadership, decision making!,
C/M/2175. Examination of the role of emotions in the power process
- WORDS:
- 550
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
This paper examines the role of emotions in the power process, and focuses on theory and uses a fictitious example to further the study. The paper argues that emotions outweigh power, especially during the decision making process. After examining the literature and the case study, the paper concludes with a summary of the points made.
KEYWORDS: Emotions, power process, decision making,
S/B/628. An examination of shareholders in decision making
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- 1550
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This paper aims to examine the reasons why senior managers prioritise the interests of shareholders in decision making. The paper aims to examine why managers are expected to prioritise them, as well as identifying the problems this may cause organisations. The paper examines a wide range of literature relating to topics like, the agency theory and the shareholder model.
KEYWORDS: Senior managers, shareholders, the shareholder model, decision making, agency theory, shareholder model,
S/P/513. Dissertation. How does terrorism affect tourism decision making?
- WORDS:
- 8500
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 89.99 GBP
This dissertation focuses on terrorism and tourism, and aims to assess the affects it has on the industry. The objectives are to identify the process of tourist decision making, the main factors that influence it and risk awareness in this process, to analyze to what extent awareness of terrorism affect tourist decision making, and to critically evaluate the behavioural change in travel as a result of awareness of terrorism and its risk to tourists. The study identifies the cases of tourism and terrorism in Egypt, Kenya and Bali. The review of literature discusses topics like decision making, risk, and risk perception. All aspects of the methodology are discussed in detail, and the data collection methods are also highlighted. The dissertation then presents all of the results, and concludes with recommendations.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, terrorism, tourism, decision making, risk, tourists, risk perception,
C/M/2102. Model of decision-making
- WORDS:
- 1500
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at conceptual modelling of the decision-making process detailing the steps of the decision-making model, i.e. the process of problem definition, analysis of alternatives, evaluative criteria, option selection, and implementation. The model is applied to describe the stages of project development.
KEYWORDS: conceptual modelling, decision-making,
C/M/2087. Management and decision making in the health care industry
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- 3950
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
This paper examines management in the health care industry, and aims to assess whether it is the same as other organizational management. Management decision making in the UK health care industry is examined, and the paper examines the role of administrative health care professionals in decision making. The impact of decisions on employees is examined, as well as interprofessional conflicts in decision making. The role of lean management and decision making strategies in corporate and health care settings are compared, and the paper concludes with recommendations.
KEYWORDS: Management, health care industry, organizational management, decision making, lean management,
C/M/2048. Examination of consumer behaviour and marketing
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- 2350
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
This paper answers questions that focus on consumer behaviour and other marketing issues. The questions are, how do marketers influence consumers at each stage of the decision making process, evaluate the use of the vicarious learning process for understanding consumer behaviour, what is market segmentation? What advice should be given to a firm about implementing a marketing strategy based on segmentation, assess why a market-orientated organisation should take an active interest in the behaviour of the consumers of its products and services, evaluate the usefulness of the consumer decision making process model. Is it a valid model when attempting to understand impulse buying, and how can an understanding of consumer perception enable marketers to design effective advertisements?
KEYWORDS: Consumer behaviour, decision making process, vicarious learning process, market segmentation, market-orientated organisation, impulse buying, consumer perception, advertisements,
C/M/1854. Decision making in Excelsior Hotel's IT department
- WORDS:
- 1200
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This paper discusses decision making in the IT department of Excelsior Hotel in Liverpool. The paper begins by evaluating three levels of decision making, strategic decisions, tactical decisions, and operational decisions. The paper then evaluates and recommends aspects relating to the use of the internet at the hotel. Two types of software are examined ASI FrontDesk and Easybook, and conclusions are made regarding the effectiveness of each.
KEYWORDS: decision making, IT department, Excelsior Hotel, Liverpool, strategic decisions, tactical decisions, operational decisions, internet, software, ASI FrontDesk, Easybook,
C/M/1850. Importance of organisational culture, decision making and personality
- WORDS:
- 800
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
This paper discusses the importance of organisational culture, decision making, and personality. All of these are discussed in reference to working in a company.
KEYWORDS: organisational culture, decision making, personality,
C/M/1726. The role of financial information in decision making
- WORDS:
- 1150
- ADD-ONS:
- Financial Data
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This paper is split into two sections, and the first of which critically analyses the statement ““If accounting is to provide useful information for decision making, […], it should recognise the constraints under which the users of information actually operate, and provide information accordingly” by Arnold & Turley. The paper aims to assess how necessary financial information is as a tool for decision making. The second section comes in the form of an excel spreadsheet that contains the budget from a case study, including the sales, production & raw materials, direct labour, and cash budget.
KEYWORDS: Financial information, decision making, budget, cash budget, direct labour budget, production & raw materials budget, sales budget,
C/M/1702. Students' Decision Making in Choosing University Programmes
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- 3350
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the factors that influence students’ choice of Universities discussing the role of marketing officers in students’ recruitment, exploring socio-cultural and political aspects of students’ engagement with Universities, and suggesting the methods of decision-making for student applicants. Conceptual models for addressing problem situations are examined.
KEYWORDS: Students, Decision Making, choice of University, conceptual model,
C/M/1590. Managers' and shareholders' control: decision making in Campbell Builders
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- 1550
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the degree of managers’ control over companies examining how the combination of ownership and control, as well as the separation of ownership and control, can affect profit maximisation. The theory of management is reviewed. A case study of Campbell Builders is conducted offering their decision-tree analysis to identify risk-related options opened to the company’s managers and shareholders.
KEYWORDS: ownership and control, decision making, Campbell Builders, profit-maximisation,
S/PS/222. Application of creative thinking in tackling problematic issues
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- 4750
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 49.99 GBP
The paper addresses the problem of delayed GP referrals to emergency assessment units (EAU) causing patients' and EAU staff's dissatisfaction. The issues of National Health Service (NHS) quality are addressed suggesting the use of innovative approaches of creative thinking to the solution of existing problems, and focusing on the Synectic approach.
KEYWORDS: National Health Service, NHS, problem solving, creative thinking, Synectics,
S/M/545. Decision making about ABC “Express” project
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- 2400
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the strategic decision of ABC plc to open local “Express” outlets reviewing the methodology of decision making and evaluating the company's project along the lines of the ‘decision tree', ‘rollback', forecast of product demand, simulation, and other decision making techniques.
KEYWORDS: Decision making, ABC plc, Express outlets project,
C/M/1401. Management Information System: theoretical description and practical implementation
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- 3650
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the methods of internal information management used for decision making known as Management Information System (MIS). MIS components and the issues of MIS implementation are examined. A case study of MIS is conducted in a UK company (whose name is changed for the purpose of confidentiality) identifying MIS inefficiencies and the obstacles to MIS implementation. Recommendations are suggested about the strategies to overcome the existing difficulties and integrate MIS in the business structure of the company.
KEYWORDS: Management Information System, MIS, decision making,
C/HR/504. Learning and Teamwork
- WORDS:
- 2500
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at a group project from a participant’s perspective addressing the issues of teams’ life cycle and dynamics, the stages of teamwork, the model of decision making, etc. The influence of emotions and attitudes on teamwork is discussed. The ASKE model and the problem solving tools are used to analyse the learning process.
KEYWORDS: Teamwork, team dynamics, decision making,
C/M/1132. Decision making about Charitable Investment: Case Study of Martina Lopez Donation
- WORDS:
- 1400
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the process of making a decision about a donation to charities. The strengths and weaknesses of the short listed charities are identified, the rationale for the final decision is examined.
KEYWORDS: Charity investment, donation, decision making,
S/M/474. Business Decision Making Case Study on Green and Blacks International
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- 5200
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 59.99 GBP
The paper examines the practices of decision making used in Green & Blacks providing information on the company's background, identifying the problems of business decision making about 'make or buy', operations management, inventory control, etc. The process of solving these problems is reviewed providing commentaries, diagrams and calculations. The models of Break-Even Analysis, Investment Appraisal, and Critical Path Analysis are evaluated.
KEYWORDS: Business decision making, Green & Blacks, Break-Even Analysis, Investment Appraisal,
C/B/1356. Strategic Decision Making for Marketers: Case Study of Euro Disney
- WORDS:
- 3000
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines strategic decision making of Disney Paris, based on the case study conducted in August 2008, and taking into account current economic circumstances to (1) develop two strategic plans for Disney Paris, one based on short-live economic crisis and the other based on the assumption that the credit crunch will get worse, (2) explain academic models used to draw up recommendation for Q1.
KEYWORDS: strategic, decision, marketers, study, euro, disney,
C/M/983. Decision making solutions for 'Rubbish is US'
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines decision making solutions for 'Rubbish is US' (RIS) who are planning to buy a fleet of lorries for rubbish collection. Theoretical approaches to project management are considered and applied to RIS policies including the Just In time (JIT) policy, the minimal inventory control (MIC) policy, HR training and recruiting policy, etc.
KEYWORDS: decision, solutions, rubbish, us,
C/M/858. Alternate Ways of Reading Decision Making in Organisation
- WORDS:
- 1100
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the decision making process within an organisation discussing its three basic factors, i.e., organisational symbolism, myth of management, and shadow of organisation.
KEYWORDS: organisational symbolism, myth of management, shadow of organisation,
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