2007-06-13 12:41
Microlending is the process of giving very small loans ranging from $50 to a few hundred dollars to entrepreneurs in developing countries. These relatively small loans, known as microloans… Read More
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2007-06-07 12:55
Investing overseas can help a firm protect its domestic market in three different ways. The first is to establish foreign operations in countries where the firm has major clients (Ball et al… Read More
2007-06-05 09:27
"Personal computing is more and more 'interpersonal' - people use computers to relate to others online" (Crainer quoting Tapscott, 273, 2006).Written almost ten years ago, Tapscott's predict… Read More
2007-05-24 13:16
Although the words "deceptive" and "advertising" are considered by many to be synonyms, there are certain industry standards that should be upheld for the good of the public. While mild exag… Read More
2007-05-22 13:58
The very foundation of value chain management is giving customers exactly what they want when they want it. With this end in mind, keeping up with the perpetually fluctuating whims and expec… Read More
2007-05-18 12:20
Stephen Covey - The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, 1989When it comes to the genre of self-improvement and self-help books, Stephen Covey's classic The Seven Habits of Highly Effect… Read More
2007-05-17 11:46
The amazing success of Dell computers seems contrary to many of today's business trends. In a field where innovation is key, and being "the first" to introduce new technology into a market a… Read More
2007-05-16 13:12
Do you think Snapple should have been sold for $300 million?Yes, I think Snapple should have been sold for $300 million. By the time Quaker Oats decided to give up its rejuvenation efforts a… Read More
2007-05-16 13:11
CEO William D. Smithburg of Quaker Oats purchased Snapple for $1.7 billion in 1994. In 1997 Smithburg sold Snapple to Nelson Peltz for $300 million, reported a $1.11 billion quarterly loss… Read More
2007-05-16 13:11
Not making a decision is as potentially damaging to a company as making a bad decision. It is easy to see how errors of omission could be made and go unnoticed until the consequences of inac… Read More
2007-05-16 13:10
As the first wave of Generation Y makes its way into the workforce, well established corporate cultures are being forced to change - not only the way employees are recruited, but also the wa… Read More
2007-05-16 13:10
Having the ability to embrace diversity and incorporate change quickly is one of the greatest determining factors of success for companies today. Changes in workforce composition and the med… Read More
2007-05-16 13:09
According to an article published in the April 11th edition of Business Week Online, there is a general pessimism among U.S. consumers concerning the future of the economy despite moderate g… Read More
2007-05-16 13:09
Why should cigarette manufacturers be permitted complete freedom to target developing countries?Like any other business, cigarette manufacturers should be able to pursue the objective of pro… Read More
2007-05-15 12:41
One of the most exciting trends in the world of internet communication is the growing use and influence of blogs. Short for "web logs," these online journals are not only growing in numbers… Read More
2007-05-14 12:45
When making a decision, one of the worst errors is that of sunk costs; continually investing time, energy, and money into a project or course of action that is not meeting its performance ex… Read More
2007-05-12 11:31
"The Gen Y'ers I know are all about 'me', from what I have seen, they are selfish and very self-centered, and they will do anything to get ahead of everyone else, no matter who they hurt or… Read More
2007-05-11 13:52
Maslow - Motivation and Personality, 1954According to psychologist Abraham Maslow, all people have a hierarchy of needs that begins at the bottom with physiological needs, such as food and s… Read More
2007-05-10 11:50
Action Learning, 1979, Reg RevansFor anyone who has ever sat through a three hour lecture, bored beyond comprehension, and thought to themselves 'there must be a better way,' Reg Revans' lea… Read More
2007-05-09 14:21
Can any company "really expect the average consumer to act with strict prudence" and do companies need to take precautions "with the worst case scenario in mind as to consumer behavior" (Har… Read More
2007-05-09 13:12
The Prince - Machiavelli, 1513When we here the name "Machiavelli" or the term "Machiavellian" used to describe someone, it is often considered a negative attribute or characteristic. Famous… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Wal-Mart, one of the largest food retailers in the United States, is known for its inexpensive food due to its incredible network of global suppliers. Traditionally Wal-Mart has been success… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
When it comes to strategic planning and implementation, culture can play a large role in many aspects of the planning process. In particular, mission/vision statements, time horizons, and ma… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
When it comes to international trade, there are two types of trade agreements that can have a direct influence on human rights; preferential trade agreements and trade sanctions. Whereas tra… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Scenario: Your US company has come up with a way to produce a computer that is just as good as your competitors but can be manufactured at half the cost. Now you would like to sell these com… Read More
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