Course: Business Research Methods (8510) Semester: Spring 2013 Level: MBA Assignment No. 1 Q1. Research performs distinct function to assist manager to enhance decisions making process in the course of effectively gathering information? Elaborate this statement? Answer: The task of marketing research (MR) is to provide management with relevant‚ accurate‚ reliable‚ valid‚ and current information. Competitive marketing environment and the ever-increasing costs attributed to poor decision
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Thinking: The mind of a marketing genius Thinking: The mind of a marketing genius * Where are the best opportunities for your business today? How do you stand out in crowded markets? How do you deliver the best solutions for customers‚ and the best returns to shareholders? * Where should you focus amidst this complexity? What is your competitive advantage? Which markets‚ brands‚ products and customers should you prioritize in order to maximize value creation?
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The Art of War for Managers While “The Art of War” was written by Sun Tzu during the 6th century B.C.‚ long before the colonization of the Americas‚ the onslaught of the Crusades‚ and before the Persian Wars of around 490 B.C.‚ it remains relevant to this day. There is also strong evidence that the work inspired Napoleon and was used in the planning of Operation Desert Storm. “The Art of War” has withstood the sands of time due to its simplistic approach‚ and its applicability to non-military
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mark in Sri Lanka up to now. All these achievements were made possible due to the contribution of our branch network including Pettah. Pettah branch caters to a large clientele. It is a corporate segment branch‚ Managed by an Assistant General Manager. Large number of staff is deployed to serve customers. From small scale retailer to large corporate customers are served by the branch. It has recorded considerable profits and a large value balance sheet. It is a testimony to the magnificent level
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Imagine yourself as a delegate to the 1787 Philadelphia convention and are asked the following question: Which value mattered most to you and the delegates at the constitutional convention: social order‚ political liberty or economic equality? Why? The Constitutional Convention of 1787 replaced the Articles of Confederation with the American Constitution. The Philadelphia Convention of 1787 was called because congress wanted to solve the problem of how to govern the new nation. The Constitution
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1 CORPORATE PROFILE NICHE TECHNOLOGY & SERVICE OFFERINGS MIRACLE SOFTWARE SYSTEMS‚ INC. Background 2 Mid Sized Systems Integrator established in 1995 Global Delivery Centers across USA‚UK‚ India‚ Singapore & Australia Specialty in SOA Connectivity‚ B2B & Data Integration Major Partnerships with IBM & SAP USD 40 Million in revenues & 800 Employees Worldwide Financially Stable US Incorporated‚ Private Minority enterprise Core Service Offering 3 SOA – Strategy
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Why should project managers establish coaching and mentorship programs in their respective programs? According to Exforsys‚ Coaching and mentoring can provide a lot of benefits to different organizations of all sizes and kinds‚ especially small businesses. When conducted in an efficient and productive manner‚ coaching and mentoring provides employees a way to connect learn and grow within the company and along their right career paths and goals. Coaching and mentoring involve pairing with experienced
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Assignment Acknowledgement Sheet Module Title: Module Instructor : Semester: Programme: Module Leader: ECM05EKM – Financial Analysis for Managers Samatha Ravu Summer 2012 MBA-IT Samatha Ravu Intended Module Learning Outcomes Name of Student Due Date: Submitted on: Submitted to: Signature: Name and ID Fatima Hassan Al.Lawati PG11f1189 12 September 2012 through Moodle 12 September 2012 Through Moodle Signature 1 Table of Contents 1.0 2.0 Introduction ...................
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Personal Characteristics:- Self-Motivation: An effective manager cant motivate others if he or she cant self-motivate. Self-motivation‚ the ability to get yourself going‚ and take charge of whats next for you‚ is a vital personal characteristic for a manager. You have to keep yourself going — and motivate those who work with you. Integrity: People trust a good manager because they know he or she has personal integrity. Workers need to know that you will fight for them‚ do what you say
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Introduction: Jesus Christ‚ Martin Luther King Jr.‚ and Margaret Thatcher are among those who have received the distinction of a "great leader" and having "leadership abilities". Yet none of them has been referred to as a "manager" or being in "the order of management". In the words of Warren B. Bennis‚ this is because "Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality"‚ which these visionaries accomplished. In this respect‚ the concept of leadership and management are not synonymous
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