Topic 1- operations Chapter 1: ROLE OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT The role of operations management The creation of goods and the provision of services by businesses. The transformation of inputs into outputs or products to be sold. This involves: planning activities purchasing inputs managing inventory selecting and implementing manufacturing processes Developing strategies to gain a sustainable competitive advantage. The strategic role of management A strategic decision is one that affects the
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International Business Management What are the advantages and disadvantages of international strategic alliances? How to select partners for cooperation? An International strategic alliance is typically established when a company or establishment decides to edge into related business or new geographic market especially one where the government prohibits imports in order to protect domestic industries. There are a number of advantages and disadvantages pertaining to international strategic alliances
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Summary: 5 pages. 7 sources. APA format. International kidnappings are on the rise and have become one of the fastest growing industries ’ in the world. This paper looks at kidnapping as a thriving business. International Kidnapping as a Business Introduction The kidnapping and ransom of individuals for profit has dramatically increased in the past decade throughout the world. While the majority of victims are wealthy businessmen‚ more recently‚ the average tourist has become a target
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CU746 Communicate in a Business Environment 1 Understand the purpose of communication 1.1 Explain the benefits of knowing the purpose of communication The purpose of communication is for you to send your information effectively to whoever you want to communicate with. It links people together and strengthens relationships. The benefits of this are that it allows individuals and groups to understand each other and express their feelings and thoughts. It also creates feelings against others
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Globalization Globalization is an ongoing process of integration and interaction amongst companies‚ governments and people. It is driven by invention of new technologies and forms of communications‚ international trade and investment. In addition to economic aspects‚ globalization plays an important part in other fields. It can also be defined as the integration of economic‚ cultural‚ political‚ ecological and social systems through internationalization and interconnectedness. Globalization
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Unit 222 – Communication in a business environment 1.1 explain why different communication methods are used in a business environment It is important to understand the communication needs of colleagues such as knowing what type of business the organisation is in and maybe specific details about the services or products that they provide. They will also need the skills necessary to do a job well. The purpose of communicating in a business is to send a message to an individual/group of people so that
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Reflective Account on Unit 204 – Communicate in a business environment Communication is all about spreading understanding so that people can connect and work or live better together. The way we communicate with others can greatly alter the relationships we have and techniques can be used to either deliberately create harmonious working or to put a spanner in the works. By fostering a common understanding and awareness the message you try to portray becomes ever clearer and you are more likely to
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Goldman-Sachs Emerging Markets Economic Research. * Barro‚ R. and Sala-I-Martin‚ X. (2009). Economic Growth. McGraw Hill‚ New York. * Bergsten‚ C. and Williamson‚ J. (2010). Dollar Overvaluation and the World Economy‚ Special Report 16‚ Institute for International Economics‚ Washington D.C.‚ November. * Blanchard‚ O. and Giavazzi‚ F. (2009). “The U.S. Current Account and the Dollar‚” NBER Working Paper No. 11137‚ February. * Caballero‚ and Hammour‚ M. (2012). “Speculative Growth: Hints from the U.S. Economy
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------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW ------------------------------------------------- BUSA 391 – SUMMER 2010 Prepared For: Professor Leslie Beck By: Gabriela Popescu ID: 260224311 June 17‚ 2010. Six months ago‚ Antiques R Us (a Canadian corporation) entered into
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Communication in Business Environment Introduction We all know the importance of communication in our daily lives. Nothing can take place without some method of communication being used to express ourselves for whatever purpose. Communication is even more valuable in a business environment as there are several parties involved. Various stakeholders‚ whether they are customers‚ employees or the media‚ are always sending important information to each other at all times. We are therefore constantly
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