Essays about: "drawbacks in strategic management"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words drawbacks in strategic management.
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1. Value of decision control mechanisms in avoiding free cash flow drawbacks in the first place
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This thesis examines the utilization of internal controls as means of facilitating effective use of free cash flow (FCF) by managers, with the aim of preventing potential issues that may distort their relationship with shareholders. The objective was to understand the means of mitigating FCF issues by identifying internal controls within the companies to guarantee the effective utilization of cash available while aligning decision making with companies’ strategy and performance. READ MORE
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2. Managing a diversified business model portfolio : A digital platform company perspective
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : In parallel with the popularization and widespread diffusion of the internet, interest in the concept of different business models (BM) has increased dramatically, attracting the attention of both scholars and managers alike (Dodgson, Gann and Phillips, 2013). As a result, an increasing number of businesses decide to establish themselves and compete in the digital arena (Lee, 2001); many of which are employing what is called a platform model capitalizing on the ability to operate with several BMs simultaneously (Gu, Kannan and Ma, 2018; Aversa, Haefliger, Hueller and Reza, 2021). READ MORE
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3. “Beyond Goods and Services": an application of the Experience Economy and Strategic Management in the Restaurant Industry : A qualitative study of restaurant professionals
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : “In a world saturated with largely undifferentiated goods and services, the greatest opportunity for value creation resides in staging experiences” (Pine & Gilmore, 2011, p. ix). This observation is more than ever actual. Nowadays, organizations must face intense competition and struggle to differentiate themselves. READ MORE
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4. An investigation of what the changes in ISO 14001:2015 mean from an organisational perspective
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : The implementation of an environmental management system such as the standard ISO 14001 is a common way to manage environmental responsibilities in an organisation. In 2015 ISO 14001 was updated with some major changes like Annex SL, management engagement, strategic engagement, risk-based thinking, life cycle perspective, improved environmental management and interested parties. READ MORE
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5. The Development of a Purchasing Cost Model Facilitating Decision-making at Tetra Pak Packaging Solutions
University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistikAbstract : A purchasing cost model is a tool used to facilitate decision-making for selection, evaluation and development of suppliers. The model consists of a set of cost components, which at the bottom line constitute a total cost for a certain purchase. READ MORE
