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(2008, 15 500 words)
The dissertation investigates the nature of change and knowledge management (KM) in Schneider Electric. The diagnosis of strategic change needs and its influence on the organisational development of Schneider Electric is examined identifying the role of managers and employees in the KM and strategic change of the company. The methods of research include primary data collected via focus group interviews and secondary data obtained from related literature on the theory of management, employment relationships, communication in the workplace, etc. Conclusions are made about the key areas that Schneider Electric has improved in.
(2007, 3500 words)
This proposal seeks to examine risk management at the Olympic Games. It makes a case for contextualizing and assessing learning from past experience and the shape of the current schema of risk management for London Olympics, 2012. The proposal is ambitious in also suggesting an attempt to provide inputs into the existing risk management plans for the London Olympics.
(2008, 1500 words)
The paper presents a proposal to conduct comparative analysis of football management in Turkey, Ukraine and Azerbaijan discussing the history of football, revenue generating streams, funds for sports and general youth development perspectives with relation to sports in these countries. The methodology of the research and its timetable are outlined.
(2008, 10 000 words)
This dissertation examines how firms can achieve competitive advantage through leveraging the knowledge that resides within and external to the firm, enabling them to develop and launch innovative products and services. In so doing, it focuses on the case of Western mobile phone handset providers – Motorola, Nokia, and Sony Ericsson – in the Chinese market. The dissertation would be particularly useful for anyone interested in the strategic management, innovation management, and knowledge management literature, as well as that relating to market entry modes, especially in the context of China. It would also be useful for those wanting to draw on historic, case study research as a methodological approach. Proposal matching this dissertation is also available on our website under the name: C/B/880. Proposal. Innovation and Knowledge Management as a Source of Competitive Advantage: The Case of Western Mobile Phone Handset Providers in the Chinese Market.
(2008, 10 000 + 1900 words)
This dissertation examines how firms can achieve competitive advantage through leveraging the knowledge that resides within and external to the firm, enabling them to develop and launch innovative products and services. In so doing, it focuses on the case of Western mobile phone handset providers – Motorola, Nokia, and Sony Ericsson – in the Chinese market. The dissertation would be particularly useful for anyone interested in the strategic management, innovation management, and knowledge management literature, as well as that relating to market entry modes, especially in the context of China. It would also be useful for those wanting to draw on historic, case study research as a methodological approach. Proposal is available in the appendix.
(2008, 1900 words)
This proposal puts forward the case to examine how firms can achieve competitive advantage through leveraging the knowledge that resides within and external to the firm, enabling them to develop and launch innovative products and services. In so doing, the dissertation proposal focuses on the case of Western mobile phone handset providers – Motorola, Nokia, and Sony Ericsson – in the Chinese market. Dissertation matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name: C/B/878. Dissertation. Innovation and Knowledge Management as a Source of Competitive Advantage: The Case of Motorola, Nokia, and Sony Ericsson in the Chinese Market.
(2008, 10 000 words)
This dissertation examines how firms can achieve competitive advantage through leveraging the knowledge that resides within and external to the firm, enabling them to develop and launch innovative products and services. In so doing, it examines how firms have used innovation and knowledge management to achieve competitive advantage in a wide number of contexts and countries. After the research aims and objectives are set out, the dissertation presents a critical literature review of the strategic management, innovation management, and knowledge management literatures, as well as that relating to an international business environment. The methodology chapter sets out the collective case study approach that is adopted, drawing on a number of organisations in different industries to highlight the use of knowledge and innovation in achieving competitive advantage. The cases are then analysed from a firm and national level. Proposal matching this dissertation is also available on our website under the name: C/B/883. Proposal. Innovation and Knowledge Management as a Source of Competitive Advantage.
(2008, 10 000 words)
This dissertation examines how firms can achieve competitive advantage through leveraging the knowledge that resides within and external to the firm, enabling them to develop and launch innovative products and services. In so doing, it examines how firms have used innovation and knowledge management to achieve competitive advantage in a wide number of contexts and countries. After the research aims and objectives are set out, the dissertation presents a critical literature review of the strategic management, innovation management, and knowledge management literatures, as well as relating to an international business environment. The methodology chapter sets out the collective case study approach that is adopted, drawing on a number of organisations in different industries to highlight the use of knowledge and innovation in achieving competitive advantage. The cases are then analysed from a firm and national level. Proposal is presented in the appendix.
(2008, 1900 words)
This dissertation proposal puts forward the case to examine how firms can achieve competitive advantage through leveraging the knowledge that resides within and external to the firm, enabling them to develop and launch innovative products and services. In so doing, the dissertation proposal focuses on examining a number of TNCs, including Amazon, Motorola, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, and Toyota, across a wide number of international markets. Dissertation matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name: C/B/881. Dissertation. Innovation and Knowledge Management as a Source of Competitive Advantage.
(2007, 17900 words)
The dissertation looks at the theory of Project Management (PM) and PM practices in the Saudi Arabian public sector presenting a case study of PM implementation in the SA public organisation General Directory Military Works (GDMW). The review of literature touches on the origins of PM, PM associations, PM tools and techniques, PM knowledge area, PM skills, PM variations and practices, the influences of culture on PM, the background of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (PESTEL analysis), the profile of GDMW, etc. The study is based on secondary and primary research obtaining primary data through interviews among the GDMW and the ministry of defence personnel. Conclusions are made about the issues of the PM implementation at GDMW outlining the lessons learnt from the research and analysis.
(2007, 20 400 words)
The dissertation seeks to identify a methodology in measuring service quality in a banking organisation applying the methodology to the Bank of Commerce and Development in Libya, and examining its implications for the bank. A literature review touches on the concept of service quality and its impact on organisations. The methods of research include primary data collection through a survey questionnaire among bank customers and a qualitative assessment obtained through interviews with the bank branch personnel. Conclusions and recommendations are made on the basis of the research findings.
(2007, 16 500 words)
The dissertation examines the organisational change process at the Rhema Group that is facing a period of economic difficulties. The research objective is to understand how effectively the company's leadership communicated the change initiative to the employees and what the outcome was. Literature is reviewed on the theory of leadership and organisational change. Research methodology includes primary data collection through interviews and secondary source analysis. Conclusions are made about the role of leadership in communicating change initiatives. Recommendations to the company management are suggested.
(2007, 1000 words)
The paper reflects on the research project into the use of MIS (management information systems) in strategic decision making at NHS. Definitions of reflective thinking are given; the objectives of the research are formulated; the choice of research methods is justified; the results of the literature review are summarised. Conclusions are made about the opportunities provided by implementing the study.
(2007, 11 500 words)
The dissertation investigates the perceptions of the Bournemouth University conference organisers examining the image and reputation of Bournemouth, the conference's strengths and weaknesses, the dynamics of their conference practices, etc. The review of literature touches on the theory of conferences and destinations, the key issues of the conference industry, the criteria for sites selection and their marketing, etc. The methods of research include primary data collection through questionnaires, pilot studies and interviews. A marketing plan for the conference is worked out; a model of the decision making process for a conference is developed. Conclusions are made about the conferences situation in Bournemouth suggesting best practices for the organisers.
(2006, 11 500 words)
The dissertation investigates the challenges of the management control (MC) exploring the possibilities of improving management control systems (MCS). The review of literature touches on the theory of MCS, the principles of MCS functioning, etc. MC problems in Rabobank Netherlands, Citibank Indonesia, Alcon Laboratories, Chemical bank, Ciba-Geigy, GTE Corporation, Merck & Co., Hoffman Discount Drugs, and Don Russell are identified and analyzed. Conclusions are made about the MCS differences in the analyzed companies.
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