In his book “Organizational Ethics: A Practical Approach,” professor of leadership studies Craig E. Johnson presented a five-step model for making decisions. Based on other […]
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Paine Manager’s Compass for Decision-Making
Lynn S. Paine, a business professor at Harvard Business School, developed and presented a model for decision-making. Originally called the “Manager’s Compass,” and sometimes generally […]
From Cocaine to Cola: The Early History of Coca-Cola
The United States transitioned from an agricultural society to an industrial society during the period known as the Gilded Age. However, challenges of the free-market […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Outsourcing
Outsourcing is a business strategy that involves an organization contracting the services of another organization or service provider to perform specific activities related to operation […]
Thomas Friedman: The Untouchables and New Middle Jobs
In his international bestselling book “The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century” first published in 2005 and republished in 2007 with […]
Open Office Spaces: The Pros and Cons
Open office spaces or an open-plan workspace is a floor plan layout and floor space configuration characterized by the use of large open space with […]
The Difference Between Socialism and Communism
Both socialism and communism share a similarity with regard to their core principles: the creation and maintenance of a social and economic system based on […]
Types and Sources of Economies of Scale
Economies of scale are the cost advantages resulting from reduced cost of production per unit due to an increase in the level of output. The […]
The Factors of Production
The factors of production correspond to the tangible and intangible inputs required to produce or manufacture a good or provide a service, as well as […]
Post-Jobs: Four Instances Apple Defied Steve Jobs
Despite his charismatic and endearing public image, Steve Jobs was a stubborn and steadfast business leader. During his tenure as the chairperson and chief executive […]