1. The theory of motivation that I feel best explains Simpson’s recent behavior is the Goal setting theory. While his case has characteristics of other theories as well‚ this seems to be the theory that best explains it. This theory focuses on the idea that conscious ideas regulate a person’s actions. People direct their behavior in such a way as to attain what they deem as acceptable goals. For Harry‚ this was the role of supervisor. He shows that he has conscious ideas of this because he knows
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The Intel in China case presents a valid issue. But deep beneath the surface‚ this case has many other issues associated with the one presented. At the surface it is evident that Li is an emotional worker who puts his whole hearted effort into his job. This presents a challenge for any manager because of the emotional attachment that the employee presents. But the question is whether it is just Li that feels this way in the organization. Perhaps‚ this behavior stems from other organizational issues
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CAPITAL CITY BANK Capital City Bank (CCB) was a medium sized commercial bank owned by a small group of shareholders. Its total employee force numbered nearly 1‚000 personnel. Because of the company ’s poor performance in recent years‚ the owners decided to sell their equity to a group of new investors who felt that CCB could be turned around with more aggressive management. The transfer of ownership of the bank was followed by basic changes in bank strategy as well as changes in many key personnel
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Bank of America is one of the world’s largest financial institutions‚ serving individual consumers‚ small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking‚ investing‚ asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States‚ serving more than 59 million consumer and small business relationships with more than 6‚100 retail banking offices‚ more than 18‚000 ATMs and an online banking
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other companies‚ ABB does not want to miss the opportunity to expand its market to China because China has good market potential such as its high population‚ its growing economy‚ and its distinct economic trend compare with other Asian countries. In 1979‚ ABB decided to establish its first permanent office as representative office in this country. Unfortunately‚ ABB faces several problems when doing its business in China. One of the problems is that the company’s decision-making policy in its matrix
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com) DOI: 10.1002/csr.146 Case Study: the Apple iPod in China Stephen Frost1* and Margaret Burnett2* 1 Department of Asian and International Studies‚ City University of Hong Kong‚ China 2 Corporate Environmental Governance Programme‚ University of Hong Kong‚ China Keywords: Apple; iPod; Foxconn; China; sweatshop; Hon Hai; supply chain; electronics Introduction to the Case A ll material in this case is based on publicly available information. The case is intended to be used for both
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whether from me or from someone else. Mrs .T. Potts‚ the treasurer of Ideal China‚ has a problem. The company has just ordered a new kiln for $400‚000. Of this sum‚ $50‚000 is described by the supplier as an installation cost. Mrs. Potts does not know whether the internal Revenue Services (IRS) will permit the company to treat this cost as a tax-deductible current expense or as a capital investment. In the latter case‚ the company could depreciate the $50‚000 using the five- year MACRS tax depreciation
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frustration. A contract may be frustrated where there exists a change in circumstances‚ after the contract was made‚ which is not the fault of either of the parties‚ which renders the contract either impossible to perform or deprives the contract of its commercial purpose. Where a contract is found to be frustrated‚ each party is discharged from future obligations under the contract and neither party may sue for breach. The allocation of loss is decided by the Law Reform (Frustrated Contracts) Act 1943.
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So what do an endodontist born in China and an auto repair shop owner born in Boston have in common? The answer in a moment. It’s a commonly accepted business fact that it is easier and less expensive to keep an existing customer than it is to get a new one. In spite of this most small business owners spend a lot more of their resources trying to get new customers than they do keeping the ones they have. Now don’t misunderstand‚ I firmly believe that all businesses big or small must always be in
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technologically sophisticated business environment. Business Administration majors gain a working knowledge of the principles and concepts of management theory and practice by examining the interrelationships among the major business disciplines. Through case studies and demonstrations‚ students evaluate practical applications of the manager’s role in planning‚ organizing‚ staffing‚ directing‚
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