Case Study on Entrepreneurship: Larry Page

Business Analysis

The Boundaryless Career: Modern Contemperory Perspective on Career

Human Resource Management

Concepts of Throughput Accounting and Theory of Constraints

Financial Management

Gantt Charts – Tool for Project Planning and Scheduling

Project Management

Kaizen – Understanding the Japanese Business Philosophy of Continuous Improvement

Operations Management

A Phased Approach to Software Development

A software comprises of programs and associated data and documentation. Each of these items is a part of software development process. Software development process  is a structure imposed on the development of a software product. The process includes the phased approach to software development, software development models, the software development processes and the software project management processes.The main problems for software development currently are: high cost, low quality and frequent changes causing change and rework. Software has become a limiting factor in the evolution of computer-based systems. The intent of software development is to produce a framework for building higher quality software. In order to achieve successful and quality software certain methods and criteria need to be followed. These methods and criteria are classified as the software development processes. There are several models for such processes, each describing approaches to a variety of tasks or activities that take place during Continue reading

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Case Study: A Phenomenon Called Steve Jobs

Ask any Techno-freak his list of dream gadgets and the odds are high that the list would be populated by products from Apple. Apple has reached to such an extent that these new age Geeks would consider it a sin akin to homicide not to know about Apple! No wonder many people may at least find it better to pretend to aspire for Apple products when in reality they may not even know its functionality! So who was (and is) behind this revolution called the “Apple Revolution” which has managed to dominate B-School case study discussions? (Dear Techno freaks this question is not for you!) The person attributed to this revolution was born in February 24, 1955 to an unmarried couple and was later adopted by a lower middle class family and was named Steven Paul (Steve) Jobs. Even before adoption Steve’s adopted parents had to assure his Biological mother Continue reading

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Single Global Currency – Concept, Advantages and Disadvantages

At the beginning of World War I, this standard ceased to exist and in 1920 countries permitted greater exchange rate flexibility, which however did not last long and after the end of the World War II the Bretton Woods system has been implemented. This standard has been created as a result of numerous meetings between the World War II winning states with the final conference taking place at the Hotel in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. The standard took the name of this last conference’s venue. In August 15, 1971 Richard Nixon in his speech announced that the price of dollar will be no longer fixed against gold. This has put an end to the Bretton Woods system and has set-off a new era in international monetary system. The main feature of this new system is that it is neither a pure gold standard nor a pure exchange rate float, but Continue reading

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Capital Sources for Business: Debentures

A debenture is a document issued by a company as an evidence of a debt due from the company with or without a charge on the assets of the company. It is an acknowledgement of the company’s indebtedness to its debenture-holders. Debentures are financial instruments for raising long term debt capital. Debenture holders are the creditors of the company. In India, according to the Companies Act, 1956, the term debenture includes “debenture stock, bonds and any other securities of a company whether constituting a charge on the assets of the company or not.” Debenture-holders are entitled to periodical payment of interest at an agreed rate. They are also entitled to redemption of their capital as per the agreed terms. No voting rights are given to debenture-holders. Under section 117 of the Companies Act, 1956, debentures with voting rights cannot be issued. Usually debentures are secured by charge on or mortgage Continue reading

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The Importance of Strategic Management in Business

Strategic management provides the framework for all the major business decisions of an enterprise such as decisions on businesses, products and markets, manufacturing facilities, investments and organizational structure. In a successful corporation, strategic planning works as the pathfinder to various business opportunities; simultaneously, it also serves as a corporate defense mechanism, helping the firm avoid costly mistakes in product market choices or investments. Another reason for the importance of strategic management is that it provides a sense of direction so that organization members know where to expend their efforts. Without a strategic plan, managers throughout the organization may concentrate on day-to-day activities only to find that a competitor has maneuvered itself into a favorable competitive position by taking a more comprehensive, long-term view of strategic directions. Yet another reason for the importance of strategic management is that it can help highlight the need for innovation and provide an organized approach Continue reading

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The Importance of Mission and Vision Statements

The corporate strategy starts through Vision and Mission Statements can be accessed by culture, core values and its core values on which it competes. Mission statement shows the exact purpose of the organization. This statement is primary objective of the organization to show the plans, aims and programs of the company. A mission statement is bit different from the vision statement.  A clear mission statement also focus on what are the advantages which is you are offering to your patrons as well as consumers it also tells you exact purpose of your organization. A good mission statement is like a born of success for the organization. It is very for the companies to find out the ways and also do the regular confirmation whether company or organization is on the right way or not. A purpose of a clear mission statement to an organization to align the people as well Continue reading

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