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Administrative theorists concluded many decades ago that the most effective organizations have a narrow span of control. Yet today’s top-performing manufacturing firms have a wide span of control. Why is this possible? Under what circumstances, if any, should manufacturing firms have a narrow span of control? The best-performing manufacturing operations today rely on self-directed team,…

ALM Implementation in Banks – an approach paper Fundamentals of ALM3 Overview3 Structural Liquidity Risk3 Interest Rate Risk3 Inadequacy of balance sheet4 Non-term products4 Probabilistic cash flow products4 Options, Futures and derivatives4 Profitability4 Bank ALM policy5 Product5 Structural Liquidity5 Gap Measurement6 Cost to close gap6 Maximum Cumulative Outflow6 Scenario Analysis7 Interest rate risk7 Interest rate…

Introduction Jacob’s cream crackers was first manufactured more than 50 years ago, and was one of the first few renowned British biscuit brands to be available in Malaysia. Jacob’s is a brand name which is synonymous with quality and wholesome nutritious goodness – a reputation that has endured over generations. Jacob’s success can be attributed…

Introduction Human factors in aviation are a relatively new discipline. It has progressed through three broadly-defined eras since its early foundations in the mid-1940s. From mid-1960s, human factors began to make increasingly large contributions in the areas of training and simulation with further contributions in the design and layout of flight decks. However, the discipline…

Executive Summary Frito-Lay is a brand known by almost every consumer in North America. With products being exported to 79 countries around the globe and accounting for almost 62% of the salty snack industry in North America, it is certainly a powerful brand. Yet there are still many issues the company faces, both internally and…

The introduction of strategic planning has generated significant attention among managers as it instills a sense of urgency and rationality towards the process (Mintzberg et al, 1998). However, Whittington (2001:4) argues that as circumstances change, the plan is likely to be forgotten. This essay critically examines ‘The Fall and Rise of Strategic Planning’, including its…

Overview  Source of morals – mandated or inherent? The sources of the morals seem to be mandated, because many corporations are seriously considering environmental issues as a result of rapidly changing consumer pressures and Government regulations that have compiled a bewildering series of laws under which corporations must report and guarantee environmental fulfillment.  What forces…

Starbucks Corporation is a highly profitable organization, earning over $600 million in 2004. The company generated revenue exceeding $5000 million in the same year. It is a globally recognized coffee brand known for its exceptional products and services. With nearly 9000 cafes spread across almost 40 countries, Starbucks was named one of the Fortune Top…

Industrial Minerals what it is all about? Is it really important to us? When I read the topic, my curiosities begin to start & ask questions in my mind. Industrial Minerals are geological materials which are mined for their commercial value, which are not fuel and are not sources of metals. They are used in…

Introduction Battery is defined as a device that produces electricity. The electricity produced by battery is normally used to provide energy to electronic devices such as ticker, camera, wireless and others. Battery supplies energy to these devices through the transition of stored chemical energy into electric energy. Batteries come in assorted sizes and forms. They…