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

Kaizen – Understanding the Japanese Business Philosophy of Continuous Improvement

Operations Management

Role of Leaders in Shaping Organizational Culture

Management Principles

Dispatch Function in Production Management

Meaning of Dispatch Function Dispatch function in production management executes planning function. It is concerned with getting the work started. Dispatching ensures that the plans are properly implemented. Dispatching is the physical handing over of a manufacturing order to the operating facility (a worker) through the release of orders and instructions in accordance with a previously developed plan of activity (time and sequence) established by the scheduling section of the production planning and control department. Dispatcher transmits orders to   the various shops. Dispatch function determines, by whom the job shall be done and it co-ordinates production. It is the key point of a production communications system. It creates a direct link between production and sales. A dispatcher is familiar with the productive capacity of each equipment. He always keeps an eye over the progress of orders which move at different speeds on different routes. Dispatch Procedure The product is Continue reading

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McKinsey’s Strategic Control Map

Strategic Control Map  shows the relationship between size (measured by book value) and performance for shareholders (measured by market-to-book ratio). It was developed by  McKinsey consultants  D’Silva, Fallon and Mehta in 1996, and it is used to help companies get visibility into their own and competitors  performance trajectories and better understand the threats and opportunities for a company’s strategy execution. Strategic Control Map  is helpful in analyzing an industry landscape, looking at various companies or firms in this industry, by breaking down overall performance into two key drivers or indicators,  helps companies identify their biggest opportunities and threats and boost their odds of hunting for acquisition targets rather than being hunted themselves. Strategic Control Map  tracks the relationship between the two dimensions of market capitalization by plotting a company’s size against its performance for shareholders. The principle behind Strategic Control Map is that,  market capitalization = book value of assets Continue reading

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Principles of a Sound Tax System

According to Mrs. Hicks, a sound tax system should have the following characteristics: It should facilitate financing of public services. Tax, should be levied according to the ability of the people, the index of ability being income and family circumstances and Similarly placed persons should pay similar taxes to avoid any discrimination. From the discussion above, we may lay down the following four broad characteristics as the principles of a sound tax system. Equality in Tax Burdens:  This principle suggests that when the taxes are levied they ensure equality in tax burdens. In other words, through taxes the government can ensure that the tax burden is spread in such a way that persons who are placed in similar positions are made to bear the same burden of taxes. This implies that people who are better-off should bear more tax burden than those who are worse-off. Though this principle is universal, Continue reading

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Primary Market or New Issue Market

Companies issue securities from time to time to raise funds in order to meet their financial requirements for modernization, expansions and diversification programmes. These securities are issued directly to the investors (both individuals as well as institutional) through the mechanism called primary market or new issue market. The primary market refers to the set-up which helps the industry to raise the funds by issuing different types of securities. This set-up consists of the type of securities available, financial institutions and the regulatory framework. The primary market discharges the important function of transfer of savings especially of the individuals to the companies, the mutual funds, and the public sector undertakings. Individuals or other investors with surplus money invest their savings in exchange for shares, debentures and other securities. In the primary market the new issue of securities are presented in the form of public issues, right issues or private placement. Firms Continue reading

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Leading Versus Managing – A Comparison

In this era of globalization for today’s workplace, people always like to say that “A manager may be a leader; a manager may not be a leader, but a leader may emerge who is not a manager.” So what its means of this phrase? It means that a leader and a manager could be different. For example, an outstanding leader may have superior management skills, but not all managers could possess true leadership skills. In short, it is possible for the role of manager and leader not to be connected at all. This phrase is important to prove that having both talented managers and dedicated leaders make the business success. Why? Let’s see the difference between managers and leaders as following. Manager and Leader – Definitions By definition, a manager is an individual who is given a position and the power within an organization. In normal circumstance, he is normally Continue reading

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Various Aspects of Business Failure

Business failure occurs due to different reasons. While few firms fail within first year or two of life, few others grow, mature and fail much later. The business failure can occur in a number of ways and also from different reasons. Why Business Firms Fail Let us try understand the different reasons why corporate often fail; An imbalance of skills within the top echelon. A chief executive who dominates a firms operations without regard for the inputs of peers. An inactive board of directors. The board of Directors lack of interest in the financial position of the company may lead to insolvency. A deficient finance function within the firm’s management. The absence of responsibility for the chief executive officer. Apart from the above mistakes the firm usually is vulnerable to several mistakes; Management may be negligent in developing effective accounting system. The company may be unresponsive to change. Management may Continue reading

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