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Rapid Internationalization in Emerging Economies

maddy — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:02:11 +0000

Extensive theoretical and empirical studies have been elaborated regarding internationalization with the analysis of different features. Investigations have just recently started to explore the firms from emerging economies that have significantly being internationalized. The main purpose of our study is to deepen the knowledge about the companies that internationalize rapidly and we highlight the potential factors that lead to early internationalization and/or continuously rapid internationalization, especially for firms from emerging economies. First, the definition of rapid internationalization is presented and discussed. Second, the driving forces leading a firm to internationalize rapidly are investigated. Specifically, a qualitative research is conducted with the use of a single case study: Suzlon Energy, an Indian company. The information is collected mainly through secondary data. After introducing the existing theoretical framework, we test how it can be applied to our company case. Finally, we develop our conceptual model from the confrontation between the case and existing theories. New findings emerge which complement the existing concepts that are mainly focused on firms from mature markets, early internationalization and outward internationalization.
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NPower’s Philanthropy Challenge

maddy — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:36:27 +0000

NPower derives half its funding from outside donations and the other half from two IT services it has developed over the years: Solutions and Consulting, a software management system for nonprofits, and Managed Services, a service by which NPower manages computer help desks for other nonprofit organizations.
when former investment banker Stephanie Cuskley took the CEO spot at NPower, a nonprofit organization created in 1999 to connect other nonprofits with competent, affordable information technology and assistance, it already had a solid business model.
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IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP IN DEALING WITH CHANGE

vicky113 — Sat, 29 May 2010 18:19:37 +0000

Leadership remains one of the most relevant aspects of the organizational context. However, defining leadership has been challenging and definitions can vary depending on the situation. According to one of the Professors at Lincoln University, “leadership is about capacity: the capacity of leaders to listen and observe, to use their expertise as a starting point to encourage dialogue between all levels of decision-making, to establish processes and transparency in decision-making, to articulate their own value and visions clearly but not impose them. Leadership is about setting and not just reacting to agendas, identifying problems, and initiating change that makes for substantial improvement rather than managing change.”. Read the article to know how leadership plays vital role in the process of change.

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UK spending cuts – Eyed by Indian IT Companies

newuser — Wed, 26 May 2010 19:53:34 +0000

While Britain accounts for a substantial proportion of the revenues for Indian IT firms, the majority of that is from the private sector. Now, the British Government’s efficiency drive could change that, according to Nasscom … click here to read more on this opportunity of Indian IT Companies

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40 WAYS TO WORK SMART WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH

ashishshrivasta — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:17:03 +0000

People everywhere are stressed out and worried sick—about the economy in general and their job security in particular. Workplaces worldwide are struggling with high anxiety, low confidence, and even lower employee morale. Yet now more than ever, employees need to be fully engaged and doing their best work. There’s no room for error. Not in this business environment. These times call for greater efficiency, effectiveness, innovation, and teamwork—and a new spirit of shared responsibility and determination. The 2009 Workplace Survival Guide can help you move forward. It’s filled with ideas for working smart during these difficult times. If you’re a manager, you’ll find ready-to-use guidance in all six sections. If your work doesn’t involve managing people, you’ll get the most out of the first three sections. The action ideas are wide-ranging. Some are specific tips that can benefit you personally. Other ideas are for small groups. Still other recommendations are broader in scope, for implementation throughout an organization…click here to refer to the paper

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Strategic Marketing : success story of Bajaj Fans

newuser — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:55:19 +0000

Bajaj is beyond doubt one of the giants in the business. The case study covers one of the verticals of this corporate i.e. the electrical fan segment. The vision was to make Bajaj Fans a leading player in the fans market in India, by understanding and effectively meeting the consumers stated and unstated needs, so as to achieve a sustained competitive advantage, while pursuing the path of profitable growth for the Fans BU and its brands…click here to read ahead

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Tata Nano: Why Singur was the hot spot?

maddy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:07:23 +0000

Providing a car worth rupees one lakh car was the dream of the chairman of Tata motors Mr. Ratan Tata. And with high qualified IT skills people he has shown the Indian talents to whole the world.
Many western countries as well as many foreign countries have accepted Indian IT skills. To provide one lakh rupee cars to Indian people Ratan Tata had selected singur place which is located in west Bengal state. Why Singur? Read More…

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Dell Computer Corporation: Strategy and Challenges

maddy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:30:25 +0000

In 1984, at the age of 19, Michael Dell founded Dell Computer with a simple vision and business concept—that personal computers could be built to order and sold directly to customers. Michael Dell believed his approach to the PC business had two advantages:
(1) Bypassing distributors and retail dealers eliminated the markups of resellers, and
(2) building to order greatly reduced the costs and risks associated with carrying large stocks of parts, components, and finished goods.
While the company sometimes struggled during its early years trying to refine its strategy, build an adequate infrastructure, and establish market credibility against better-known rivals, Dell’s build-to-order, sell-direct approach proved appealing to growing numbers of customers worldwide during the 1990s as global PC sales rose to record levels…click here to read more

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Business Analysis of Ford in China

maddy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:26:05 +0000

Ford Motor Company is looking forward to celebrating its 100th anniversary. In the past nearly 100 years, Ford has developed with the progress of car industry and become 2nd largest car manufacturer in the world. Today, the American & European car industry faces problems of over-capacity and oversupply. This causes the intense competition in this industry. The world car industry is encountering its biggest changes in history. Globalization is the most remarkable among those changes. We believe that the worldwide market competition causes the accelerating of globalization. This tendency makes the business environment more competitive and attractive…refer the case

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Globalisation, organisational culture and workplace safety : is there a connection?

maddy — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:45:11 +0000

This study is an effort to find a connection between the high number of people on sick leave, the occupational health situation at the workplace, and stronger market competition and globalisation forces.The basis for the study is statistics, mainly on injuries and diseases, interviews with people in different positions with either long experience within the safety and health situation or otherwise having insight into organisations? internal situation, and a literature review…click here for details