Unilever case‚ HR studies Question 1: For changing working time‚ considerations being taken into account in Unilever case were: ➢ Economic: • Minimization the labour cost; for example; in1991‚ with the annualized hours contracts based on payment for a 37.5 hour week‚ Unilever could call upon banked hours to cover absence‚ holidays‚ training‚ meetings‚ rectification work or extra production‚ so they don’t need make an extra payment for an extra works‚ and it help them to reduce
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A case study of the acquisition of the Jaguar and Land Rover by Tata Motors Abstract Purpose – This research explores the key factors in the success of the integration and implementation process for creation of value through realization of synergy from the merger of firms. It also intends to study the managerial complexities associated with these key factors. Method – A case study method approach has been adopted in this research from Tata Motors acquisition of Jaguar and Land Rover a British Automotive
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IEEE 802.15.4: a wireless communication technology for large-scale ubiquitous computing applications Anis Koubâa‚ Mario Alves‚ Eduardo Tovar PP-HURRAY! Research Group‚ Polytechnic Institute of Porto Rua Dr. Antonio Bernardino de Almeida‚ 431‚ 4200-072 Porto‚ PORTUGAL {akoubaa‚ emt}@dei.isep.ipp.pt‚ mjf@isep.ipp.pt Abstract. Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have been attracting increasing interest for supporting a new generation of ubiquitous computing systems with great potential for many applications
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Audit of Thyroid Function Measurement Intoduction Hypothyroidism is a common condition in general practice occuring in 2% of women and 0.2% of men. Guidelines from the British Thyroid Association 2006 suggest that all patients receiving thyroxine replacement should have their TFTs measured annually. If the dose of thyroxine is altered‚ TFTs should be re measured after 2-3 months. The gold standard should be 100%‚ ie all patients receiving thyroid replacement should have TFTs measured at least annually
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What are the current challenges facing Bombardier? Bombardier has grown substantially via acquisitions since 1989. These acquisitions allowed Bombardier to expand operations‚ however‚ in doing so they inherited multiple different information systems‚ processes and business practices. Bombardier‚ had become a textbook silo company. Bombardier quickly realized that their aggressive acquisition strategy had become a much more expensive endeavor. By creating a silo environment‚ they created inefficiencies
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1. How has technology affected HR processes? The principal goals of HR in organizations are to attract‚ select‚ motivate‚ and retain talented employees in their roles (Katz & Kahn‚ 1978). These goals have become extremely important in recent years because organizations compete on the basis of the skills and talents of their workers (Huselid‚ 1995). Technology has transformed the way HR processes are currently managed‚ mainly in terms of howorganizations collect‚ store‚ use‚ and disseminate information
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inefficient management hypothesis: Are United Kingdom mergers and acquisitions disciplinary? This thesis is provided in fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at The University of Stirling May 2007 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank various people to whom I am indebted for assisting me in producing this thesis. I am greatly indebted to Professor Robin Limmack for assisting me with the groundwork for this study. I am greatly indebted to Dr Kevin Campbell‚ my principal
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Merger: Valuation Process and Evaluation of Financial Performance in case of United Insurance Company and Shama Plc By: Jemaneh Bayou January 2008 Advisor: Abebe Yitayew (Asst. Professor.) A PROJECT PAPER SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES OF ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENTS OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY SCHOOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES Faculty of Business & Economics Department of
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Answer 1: The changes implemented by HR made for a better work life for Gratterpalm’s employees. This resulted in the highest satisfaction score among Gratterpalm’s employees to date and cut employee turnover in half. Happier employees translates to more productive employees which allow a business to grow. An example of this is that HR identified each employees’ roles within the company‚ eliminating confusion as to what is expected of them and who they report to. This allows for better time
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Strategic Alliances and International Mergers and Acquisitions in the Modern Global Business Environment The modern globalized world has triggered stark change in the actions of many of the actors in traditional society. One such actor that has embraced this change and recognized its benefits is in the area of international business. With globalization providing access to a myriad of new networks‚ markets‚ and technology at an unprecedented pace‚ international business firms have aligned themselves
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