Essays about: "strategic objectives of an organisation"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 20 essays containing the words strategic objectives of an organisation.

1. 16. A coalition collision : A case study on organisational alterations

   University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Peder Forsgren; Margita Helgesson; [2007]
   Keywords : organisational change; acquisition; merger; culture;

   Abstract : When companies go trough a merger or an acquisition all involved parties within the organisations becomes affected. These changes can affect the company in many areas which could create tensions and anxiety among employees which could create strong negative forces at the end and prevent the new organisation to function at its best. READ MORE

3. 17. Adding value to business performance through cost benefit analyses of information security investments : MBA-thesis in marketing

   University essay from Institutionen för ekonomi

   Author : Lucas Cardholm; [2007]
   Keywords : cost benefit analysis; information security investment; TBO; EVA; ROSI; business performance; business case; information technology; ROI ROIC ; NPV; IRR MIRR ; FCF; DCF; Payback Period; TCO;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to present an approach for good practice with regards to using cost benefit analysis (CBA) as a value-adding activity in the information security investment process for large enterprises. The approach is supported by empirical data. READ MORE

4. 18. Strategic Sourcing from Low Cost Countries

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Jockum Lerenius; [2004]
   Keywords : Management of enterprises; Strategic Sourcing; Low Cost Countries; management; Företagsledning; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Authors: Henrik Eriksson and Jockum Lerenius Problem: Due to an increasingly competitive environment, a greater pressure from capital markets for shareholder value and reduced earnings growth, companies try to increase efficiency of internal processes and cutting costs, which puts purchasing on the agenda. Organisations need to balance price, quality, lead-time, delivery precision and product development when selecting suppliers and implementing cost saving strategies. READ MORE

5. 19. Central Purchasing at Stora Enso : A Survey of the Supplier Relations

   University essay from Ekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Beatrice Antell; Emma Heijl; [2004]
   Keywords : Business and economics; purchasing; central purchasing; supplier relations; purchasing organisation; supplier survey; Stora Enso; professionalism; cooperative relations; cross-functional teams; total business cost; Ekonomi;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate the suppliers’ view of their relation to Stora Enso. The study focuses on the relation between the central purchasing unit of Stora Enso and the suppliers but also gives indications of how the overall interface between Stora Enso and the suppliers works. READ MORE

6. 20. Survival in Chaos: A Study of Strategy Formation in a Turbulent Business Environment

   University essay from Ekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Markus Heimar; Daniel Nilsson; [2002]
   Keywords : Business and economics; Turbulence; chaos; strategy; innovation; flexibility; creativity; Ekonomi;

   Abstract : Since the late 1960’s, the hydromechanical term turbulence has been a part of the business administration vocabulary, but until the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, a relatively small amount of research was dedicated to this field. These studies and more contemporary ones conclude that where the business environment is paradoxical and of fast- changing and chaotic nature, successful corporate strategies are shaped by strategic flexibility founded in high innovation rates, networks and alliances, and organisational elasticity and adaptiveness. READ MORE