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(2008, 2500 words)
The paper examines the changes in employee relations in the UK over the past decades offering a case study of British Petroleum (BP) and considering industrial relations and trade union (TU) activities in the historical context, i.e. from the strike movement of the 1970s, to the TU decline of the 1980s with the later replacement of TU by HR practices. The outsourcing of the HR function by BP is discussed; the current role of TU is evaluated. Recommendations are suggested for BP to enter partnership unions.
(2008, 10 000 words)
The main aim of this dissertation is to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective. The aim has further been divided into specific objectives that include: to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective; to highlight the corporate strategy in achieving desired results from M&A activities; and in the light of the analysis, develop strategic recommendations for companies that are considering M&A strategy to achieve desired effects. The dissertation includes the following chapters: introduction, literature review, methodology, analysis and findings, and conclusions and recommendations. This dissertation analyses the following mergers: Hewlett-Packard and Apollo, British Petroleum and Amoco, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland, Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, Banco Santander and Abbey and Boots and Alliance Unichem. Proposal matching this dissertation is also available on our website under the name: C/B/854. Proposal: Do Mergers and Acquisition Always Bring the Desired Effects?
(2008, 10 000 + 1500 words)
The main aim of this dissertation is to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective. The aim has further been divided into specific objectives that include: to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective; to highlight the corporate strategy in achieving desired results from M&A activities; and in the light of the analysis develop strategic recommendations for companies that are considering M&A strategy to achieve desired effects The dissertation includes the following chapters: introduction, literature review, methodology, analysis and findings, and conclusions and recommendations. This dissertation analyses the following mergers: Hewlett-Packard and Apollo, British Petroleum and Amoco, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland, Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, Banco Santander and Abbey and Boots and Alliance Unichem. Proposal for this dissertation is provided in the appendix.
(2008, 1500 words)
The main aim of this proposed project is to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective. The report includes sections such as introduction, aims and objectives, initial literature review, and methodology based on case studies and secondary data collection. Case studies analysed are: Hewlett-Packard and Apollo, British Petroleum and Amoco, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland, Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, Banco Santander and Abbey and Boots and Alliance Unichem. Dissertation matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name: C/B/852. Dissertation. Do Mergers and Acquisition Always Bring the Desired Effects?
(2007, 5000 words)
This report has been produced to provide a critical analysis of strategic management of British Petroleum in the light of changing macro and micro environmental indicators. It addresses different perspectives on the strategic choices made by BP in long and short term based on internal resources which can assist the business to exert control over their external environments. The report answers questions like how is the Oil Industry linked to the government? What are the dynamic changes of within BP from historical perspective? What are the environmental Issues encountered by BP? And lastly what are the overall strategies adopted by BP?
(2007, 4500 words)
This paper examines four issues relating to entrepreneurship, focusing on the case of British Petroleum (BP): BP's concern and reaction to environmental issues, the company's approach to globalization, the theories of entrepreneurship put forward by Schumpeter and Casson, and the entrepreneurial characteristics of the company's CEO, Lord Browne, and its founder, William D'Arcy.
(2007, 2500 words)
The paper examines the dividend policy of LogicaCMG and BP over the period from 1999 to 2003 comparing their ratios, reviewing the theories of Dividend Policy (DP), the Agency theory, etc. and discussing their applications to the companies' practices.
(2007, 2000 words)
This paper will focus on the exploration unit of BP in terms of its strategy, the resources and capabilities and financial performance in the past five years. Furthermore, to begin with the paper will first assess the difference between two of the most commonly employed models for deciding a business units generic strategies vis-à-vis Porter's generic strategies and Bowman's strategy clock with an attempt to co-relate them back to BP exploration's strategy.
(2007, 1900 words)
The study examines BP's global operating environment through a detailed PESTEL analysis. It then goes on to analyze its competitive environment with the help of Porter's five forces. A detailed SWOT analysis is then performed to assess BP's internal strengths and weaknesses, the threats it has to face and the opportunities that lay in front. Finally, it summarizes the analysis in the form of conclusions.
(2007, 950 words)
This paper presents overview of BP (British Petroleum) and PESTEL Analysis which is analysing Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors affecting BP.
(2007, 650 words)
This paper presents overview of British Petroleum (BP)and Porter's 5 forces analysis of Nike which is analysing bargaining power of customers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of new entrants, and threat of substitute products and intensity of competitive rivalry affecting British Petroleum (BP).
(2007, 600 words)
This paper presents small overview of British Petroleum (BP)and SWOT Analysis which is analysing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of British Petroleum (BP).
(2007, 2100 words)
The paper examines four questions. The first deals with a distinction between Generic Strategies of Michael Porter and Bowman's strategy clock. The next three questions discuss BP Exploration in context of success factors, key resources and capabilities and performance indicators respectively - to provide a strategic profile of BP Exploration
(2007, 3200 words)
BP and Exxon Mobil are two large energy companies that in recent years appear to have chosen very different approaches to manage their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In that regard, the current report describes and analyses their approaches and the results they have delivered towards addressing environmental and social concerns. More so, the report situates and rationalises the approaches via their respective adherence to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and governance structures. On that basis, the report is able to appraise both companies' approaches by their respective contributions to society. The report also characterised society's expectation of energy companies in the next ten years.
(2007, 2000 words)
This paper will focus on the exploration unit of BP in terms of its strategy, the resources and capabilities and financial performance in the past five years. Furthermore, to begin with the paper will first assess the difference between two of the most commonly employed models for deciding a business units generic strategies vis-à-vis Porter's generic strategies and Bowman's strategy clock with an attempt to co-relate them back to BP exploration's strategy.
(2007, 1900 words)
The ICI is a relic of an old industrial corporate body. Its environmental policies have room for modernisation. This leaves the ICI vulnerable to environmental scrutiny. This report relates the ICI's environmental policies against those of BP and Shell petrochemicals and establishes methods for policy improvements.
(2007, 2000 words)
The following research paper is devoted to analysis of the BP plc and Logica plc dividend policies. The first part of the research discusses the influence of the dividends payout on the company stock price in light of the finance theory. Particular focus is given to evaluation of management policies. The second part proceeds with empirical analysis of the dividend policies and application of financial theory. The research paper has a small review of the developed skills.
(2006, 3500 words)
The paper presents a financial report on the British Petroleum (BP) conducting analysis of the following ratios: the return on investment, the return on equity, the margin, the profit to earnings, the dividend yield, the dividend payout, the average days' sales, the turnover, etc. The company’s financial performance over the past years is evaluated; the problems faced by BP are identified.
(2004, 3000 words)
This report contains a thorough analysis of BP’s financial activities. Strategic management maintains the supply of internal, external, financial and non-financial, information about competitors. This report sets BP’s position within its environment focussing upon qualitative and quantitative information about them and their key competitors, Exxon Mobil (XOM). It includes detailed financial analyses covering 1999-2003, including calculation of relevant ratios and the application of a Balanced Scorecard. Attention is given to the future of BP including factors to consider when forecasting and making company projections. The report makes reference to relevant literature and contains conclusions relating to their future.
(2006, 6000 words)
The paper reports on the policy of the British Petroleum (BP) leader, Lord John Browne, relating the history and background of the company, describing Browne’s leadership style, reviewing academic approaches to the concept of leadership, etc. The decisions of BP leadership are traced on the basis of the company’s financial ratios analysis, their strategy in Russia, the plan to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to oil exploration, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) issues, etc.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper examines theoretical approaches to portfolio construction applying them to the statistical analysis of the prices of British Petroleum (BP) and GlaxoSmithKlineÒs (GSK) stocks over 2004 Ö 2005. Conclusions are made about the advantage of investing in the portfolio rather than in the individual stocks.
(2006, 5000 words)
The paper reports on the implementation of environmental commitments by the UK energy company British Petroleum aka ÑBeyond Petroleum (BP) reviewing the companys history, strategy and ethics including the shift towards cleaner hydrocarbons, solar business, automobile technology improvements, a green office eco-efficiency drive, etc. The green policies of Lord Browne, BPs leader, are evaluated.
(2005, 3500 words)
The paper focuses on BP Pakistan Exploration and Production Inc. Paper discusses companys mission statement, operating strategy, company goals and presents companys performance audit along with SWOT analysis.
(2005, 1500 words)
The paper reports on British Petroleum (BP) policy providing information on the companys history, structure, investment opportunities (including Iraqi oil), risks and potential profits (including investment in Russia's natural resources), etc.
(2006, 2200 words)
British Petroleum is one of the largest energy companies in the world and provides fuel for transportation, energy and petrochemical products for its consumers. This study aims at providing an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the company, the environmental opportunities and limitations within which it operates and uses the comprehensive tools of Porters 5 forces, SWOT and PESTEL to provide an analysis of company performance.
(2005, 3100 words)
Following essay undertakes company cost of capital and capital structure analysis for two major players in energy sector: BP and Shell. The paper presents evidence on how different models: CAPM, Discounted Dividend Valuation Model and Earnings Yield method can be applied in practice for estimation cost of equity. The shortcomings and advantages of each model are thoroughly discussed through the paper. The final part of the research is devoted to analysis of the capital structure of the companies; it highlights the recent changes in the capital structure and discuses possible developments. Some of the key questions answered within this work are: What are the shortcoming and advantages of each model? What is the dynamics of the capital structures of both firms over the recent past? How the Weighted Average Cost of Capital can be calculated for Shell and BP? What impact differences in financial gearing have of the cost of capital?
(2004, 7500 words)
The paper reports on the BP Amoco oil company, giving an overview of its history, profitability, market capitalisation, etc. and constructing a model for the returns of BP using econometric modelling technique, Box Jenkins methodology for ARIMA models, and GARCH methodology. Literature on the theory of modelling techniques is reviewed; statistical data is selected for financial analysis and forecasting. Diagnostic tests of the models are conducted.
(2005, 2100 words)
This report evaluates BPs brand position and its competitiveness through its brand equity. Analyzes whether the company is clear about its product proposition and whether its brand equity is improving or static.
(2004, 5000 words)
This paper analyses the broader business environment in which BP plc operates, firstly by identifying the environmental factors that have influenced their operations during the last decade (PEST). Secondly, relevant insight was gained with respect to BP's competitive environment (Porter's Five Forces), quantifying their current market position, related to the state of the economy within the local fuel market. Thirdly, the company's key success factors were identified (SWOT) and ultimately all these aspects translate into the development of three possible scenarios (Scenario Planning), which the petroleum industry might face within the next five years.
(2005, 3000 words)
This report focuses on the analysis of BP operating in an environment of extreme turbulence and uncertainty. In order to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage, BP has to consider various analytical frameworks of PESTEL and Porter's that are presented by the author to give a greater in-sight into oil and gas industry and the impact of external factors on the company's performance. SWOT analysis is also given to show companies core competences and opportunities and threats. A briefing document for the CEO of BP identifies and places emphasis on company's strategic value creation.
(2005, 6000 words)
This paper outlines the strategies of BP Solar, part of the BP Group and Shell Renewables, a strategic business unit of the Royal/Dutch Shell Group. These strategic business units operate within the alternative energy industry, which is considered to be the future of the global energy industry, currently oil-dominated. The paper sets out the varying strategies of the two companies, in particular, their approach to achieving a low cost strategy within the marketplace. The paper is in two parts. First, an analysis of the external environment is presented through a PEST and Porters five forces analysis, which is followed by highlighting the key drivers for change and critical success factors within the industry. The second part of the paper analysis the internal environment of the companies, highlighting their resources and capabilities, how they have used these to achieve the critical success factors outlined and finally what circumstances have lead to difficultly in achieving these.
(2002, 5000 words)
This report aims to provide extensive analysis of BP Company and its operations and to analyse the whole oil industry. Report analyses different problems British Petroleum is facing in the global environment and provides a set of recommendations for the company to follow.
(2004, 5000 words)
This paper reviews and compares CSR policies of two major oil industry players: BP and Esso. According to Ledgerwood et al. (1992) for many decades large oil companies did not consider CSR issues as essential ones. "Their traditions are embedded in the "Macho Management" of the nineteenth-century robber barons, even while they struggle against one another for leadership of the world petroleum markets" (Ledgerwood et al., 1992). The current paper will observe the way the current CSR policies of two major oil companies reflect these concerns. It will start with the definition of corporate social responsibility since the review of current theoretical knowledge identified the absence of universal definition as well as certain confusion around the term. Then, the current CSR policies of BP and Esso will be reviewed and compared. The revision will encompass such aspects as actual activities, employee involvement, public awareness and overall approach to CSR issues. The comparison will be based on two models: cost-benefit and eco-psychological. These models provide sufficient framework for comparison in terms of short and long-term strategic advantages and in terms of potential of the future relationship building with key stakeholders.
The further analysis covers such important issues as the cost of breach of CSR contract, the practice of adoption of CSR issue in Greta Britain and US. The last but not the least section deals with the effect of CRS policies on sales increase of BP and Esso.
(2004, 1700 words)
The paper ascertains whether it is financially beneficial for a mutual fund group to invest in the purchase of equity shares in British Petroleum plc.
(2004, 2000 words)
The report analyses the dividend policy of the Logica PLC and BP PLC over the last five years. Firstly, the dividend policy of BP PLC as well as Logica PLC over the last five years was analysed. Secondly, basing on that analysis, the dividend policies of both companies were compared. After that the Lintner's model on dividend policy was reviewed and it was identified how the dividend policy of both companies can be explained by this model. Moreover, the brief discussion of the skills developed during the project was done.
(2003, 2200 words)
From these plots, a point of difference may be emphasized again, namely that BP plc has both more volatile and generally higher payout ratio than Logica. The former feature stems from the more volatile earnings of BP in the period under considerations, whereas the latter I believe is driven industry difference factors. Therefore, it appears as if industry sector is relevant the dividend policy, thus narrowing discretion of the companys management through expectations on the part of investors. Also, earnings volatility determines the dividend policy to the extend that some of it is passed on to the investor in the form of volatile dividends. To summarize, the key conclusion emerging from the analysis above is that dividend policy is driven by objective to keep dividend levels and growth rates stable, by neutralizing the volatility of earnings effect on dividends through adjustment in payout ratio.
(2003, 600 words)
The case study of the organisational culture change of the BP (Companys Background; BPs Corporate Culture before the Change; The process of the change; Post-Effects from Culture Change)
(2003, 8800 words)
Introduction to EU and Dyson, Opportunities and threats presented by the EU, Threats and Difficulties, Recommendations on how to act in European Union, Monetary, Social, Competition and other impacts: Monetary impact, Price Harmonisation, Adaptation of products and packaging, Legislation, Recommendations on how the Business can stay competitive, Pricing and Marketing Strategies, Other business ethics, The impact of culture. Recommendations of how business can adapt and standardise, Human Resources, Education issues, Adaptation of host governments, Adaptation to consumer and clients.
(2003, 1400 words)
(2003, 6500 words)
This paper looks at the global oil industry and its operator: BP. The purpose of this report is to analyse the company and suggest how can B.P. build and sustain competitive advantage. for the analysis of the company different strategic models were used: Gap Analysis, SWOT Analysis, PEST Analysis, Boston Matrix, Porter's 5 Forces, Ansoff's Matrix, Financial Analysis, Competitive Analysis and Bowman's Strategy Clock. Company's financial analysis is also performed. Thereafter, analysis of different generic models (by Porter) was made and BP is suggested an optimal strategy for each generic strategy. Participation in strategic alliances and expansion into new products and services (Ansoff) as also being explored as the possible options. Lastly, report provides the summary of findings and recommendations for the short and long runs.
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