Organisational Appraisal of Nike with its competitiors Ratios (Summary) -NIKE Nike Inc.‚ liquidity ratios | May 31‚ 2012 | May 31‚ 2011 | May 31‚ 2010 | May 31‚ 2009 | May 31‚ 2008 | May 31‚ 2007 | Current ratio | 2.98 | 2.85 | 3.26 | 2.97 | 2.66 | 3.13 | Quick ratio | 1.82 | 1.94 | 2.32 | 1.93 | 1.68 | 2.07 | Cash ratio | 0.97 | 1.15 | 1.53 | 1.05 | 0.84 | 1.10 | Source: Based on data from Nike Inc. Annual Reports http://www.stock-analysis-on.net/NYSE/Company/Nike-Inc/Ratios/Liquidity#Ratios-Summary
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Sainsbury Organisational Structure and Culture An Organisation’s structure is a network of interdependencies among the people and the tasks that make up the Organisation. It is created and sustained by the basic coordination mechanisms of mutual adjustment‚ direct supervision and standardization‚ all of which coordinate inter-dependent relationships among people and groups (Wagner and Hollenbeck 2009). Pugh (1990) simplifies this by defining an organizational structure as consisting of activities
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Organisational Design and Analysis - Models comparison There are many ways to analyse and design an organization. Among the famous models created in the last few decades we can mention the Porter’s Value Chain Analysis‚ the McKinsey 7s Framework‚ Galbraith’s Star Method and the Mintzberg Organisational Configurations. These models attempt to represent the companies as systems‚ with different elements and relations between them and provide tools to improve the firm performance and help it reach
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Throughout history the Australian identity and its associated values have been represented through distinctively visual language. Henry Lawson uses many evocative and powerful language techniques to convey his thoughts and feelings. This is clearly shown in “the drovers wife” and “in a dry season”. Other narratives also utilise the many language techniques to convey the distinctively visual image and is shown in “the man from Snowy River” by Banjo Patterson. All three texts reveal both positive and
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Patrick Henry Speaks Against Ratification of the Constitution (1788) Patrick Henry‚ the noted Virginia delegate to the Constitutional Convention‚ opposed a federal form of government in the United States. Here‚ at a debate during the convention‚ Henry discusses his objections to the new form of government. [pic] Mr. Chairman‚ the public mind‚ as well as my own‚ is extremely uneasy at the proposed change of government. Give me leave to form one of the number of those who wish to be thoroughly acquainted
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an integral part of OD package. OD values and assumption developed from research and theory‚ by behavioral scientist and from the experiences and observations of practicing managers. OD values tend to be humanistic‚ optimistic and democratic. (d) The knowledge base of OD is extensive and is constantly being upgraded. The most important concept on which OD is constructed is as follows: i) Model & theories of planned change : Organization development is directed at bringing about planned
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article is about learning organizations‚ how they operate and what is required of them for success. First Garvin states most scholars see the learning environment as gaining knowledge and improved performance and efficiency‚ but the definition of organisational learning is different from one another. However after organisations “pass the definitional test”‚ big organisation like General Motors still find it difficult to apply the knowledge to practice. Second‚ he states some activities that most learning
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ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE AT UNILEVER Unilever is a very old multinational with worldwide operations in the detergent and food industries. For decades‚ Unilever managed its worldwide detergents activities in an arm’s length manner. A subsidiary was set up in each major national market and allowed to operate largely autonomously‚ with each subsidiary carrying out the full range‚ of value creation activities‚ including manufacturing‚ marketing and R & D. The company had 17 autonomous national operations
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Henry David Thoreau once stated‚ “You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one.” I believe that the trials and tribulations in one’s life and the manner in which he or she responds to them defines them as a person just as much as his/her successes do. Of course‚ using one’s failures in life as tools for learning and building character is easier said than done. However‚ there are unique qualities that can make this process quite simple. I possess some of these
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Is Poverty still relevant today? Henry Lawson‚ conflicted and brilliant was hailed as one of the “greatest writers of Australia” during the Colonial Period. Famous for his authenticity and vivid realism‚ many historians have often noted that Lawson acted as a spokesman of sorts for Australians and is acclaimed as a landmark in Australian literature. From one of his many works stems the short poem entitled “Poverty” depicting the themes of poverty‚ penury and hypocrisy. Lawson attempts in two stanzas
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