Business

Competitive Strategy consists of business approaches to attract customers, fulfilling their expectations, withstand competitive pressures and strengthen market position; if there is no competitive advantage it is no use to compete.  Several implications are associated with the lack of competitive advantage, which cannot be overlooked. It is also applicable to the long-term financial success of production.

In a monopoly one or more persons or companies totally dominates an economic market. Monopolies may exist in a particular industry if a company controls a major natural resource, produces (even at a reasonable price) all the output of a product or service because of technological superiority (called a natural monopoly), holds a patent on a product or process of production, or is granted government permission to be the sole producer of a product or service in a given area.

“IBM was a has-been. Fujitsu, Digital Equipment, and Compaq were hammering down its hardware margins. EDS and Andersen Consulting were stealing the hearts of CIOs. Intel and Microsoft were running away with PC profits. Today, Big Blue is back on top, a leader in e-business services” (Gary, 2000). This is the story of how the company, which had lagged behind every computer trend since the mainframe, caught the Internet wave.

America's 16.3 million union members represent a cross section of people—women and men of all ages, races and ethnic groups. They work in hospitals and nursing homes, auto assembly plants and on construction sites, trains, buses and airplanes. They are security guards, musicians, electricians, postal workers, janitors and more.

ABC Chemicals is a well-established firm with a reputation of being one of the top performing and leading organizations in the chemical industry. The company has achieved substantial growth, impressive profit results and very successfully achieved its goals. This incredible company record of gaining high rewards goes to the credit of its aggressive marketing policies that the company has adopted in the past decades. The company possesses a very impressive marketing and sales setup.

This is in reference to the gold dome being constructed in the city. The work is progressing well and we are almost halfway through to completion. I would like to bring to your knowledge the following occurrence.....

Due to the recent slump in overall business, many organizations are considering to downsize their operations in order to minimize their losses and save themselves from further losses in future. However, the top management of any company must consider the consequences of shutting down its several operations and lying off employees, on the employee moral and the motivation to work among employees......

I am proud of each and every individual working at McDuff Inc. Not only does each of you symbolize the dedication and strength associated with our name, but also it is not less then an honor for a CEO to work with such motivated people. Together we have faced all the challenges that came our way and in the end rejoice our successes, year after year.....

I take this opportunity to discuss with you a very important matter, which relates to the human resource capital of our office. The issue relates to the high turn over experienced in recent times. The matter needs your immediate intervention as it is adversely affecting the overall performance of our organization..........

Noise at the workplace is one of the most common hazards for the American workers today. The worst part of it is that loss in hearing due to noise exposure is difficult to notice because it grows slowly and painlessly and causes the disability before one can notice it..........

Organizational Behavior is an attitude with in an organization about how people, individuals, and groups act in organizations. Theories and concepts of system approach are applied to implement this behavior smoothly.........

Our staff at McDuff, Inc. is one of the finest and we are proud of it. That has only been possible because of the careful screening and selection criteria that have been enforced by your department over the past years.........

As we enter the knowledge worker era, while trying to deal with the new reality in government IT contracting, interest in ways of capturing, sharing, and reusing an enterprise's most potent asset, intellectual capital, will grow..........

The Company, Bubbles, was formed in 1959 and is a small scale business employing 55 people. It was started by three brothers and a friend who continue to run the soft drink company while holding the majority of the shares...........

Dought, which made its first overseas business in 1960, commenced its operations in Canadian market sensing similarity to the USA market. The company pursued a vigorous strategy of overseas expansion, particularly in, Australia and other countries, which had similarities with the USA market............

The roles of police officers are defined and explained. The characteristics of police work are laid out so that the student may understand the nature of policing............

The Federal Republic of Germany has a population of eighty-one million people and is approximately the volume of Montana.  Germany’s religions are divided evenly among Roman Catholics, who are concentrated in the southern part of the country, as well as Protestants, who are originated in the northern region. Germany's economy ranks as the biggest in Europe, and the 3rd leading in the world, following the U.S. and Japan.............

New York State's Lien Law is one of the most favorable to contractors. The statute provides that a licensed contractor, subcontractor or supplier of materials may file a mechanic's lien for the unpaid balance due on labor and materials provided to improve real property..............

McDonald's Corporation is the world's largest chain of fast-food restaurants, primarily selling cheeseburgers, chicken, French fries, breakfasts and soft drinks..............

Data leakage can have a devastating effect on businesses. Designs, marketing strategies, customer lists, active tender proposals – the loss or leakage of such sensitive information can have huge ramifications if this finds its way into the wrong hands...............

After more than two decades, the impact of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity programs on the nation's work force is undeniable................

We are now almost five and a half into the current economic expansion. A slow start in 2002 was followed by three years of strong gains in real economic activity and a substantial decline in unemployment. Initially, monetary policy was very accommodative as the Federal Open Market Committee used on providing support for the recovery and avoiding an unwelcome disinflation.................

Coca-Cola originally entered China in 1927, but left in 1949 when the Communists took over the country. In 1979, it returned with a shipment of 30,000 cases from Hong Kong. Even though Coca-Cola's head start in China has given it an edge, there is plenty of room in the country for both companies. Currently, Coca-Cola and Pepsi control 15 and 7 of the Chinese soft-drink market respectively. The Chinese market presents unique problems..................

An ethical dilemma is a conflict between two obligations. At times a health care worker may have an obligation to a patient that conflicts with his or her obligation to the employing facility or some other person...................

Andrew Ruben, vice president of strategic planning for the world's biggest retailer, leans across the table and pleads passionately for consumers to embrace the compact fluorescent light bulb....................