Event planning is the psychological organization of ideas or activities to achieve a desired goal. It involves creativity, talent and skill using forecasted scenarios that develop a clear perspective of how one should predict what the future will look like; and has been one of the most emerging industries of the 21st Century. In this annotated bibliography, I will present six resources that support the three top trends in the area of event planning. The prerequisite for researching and…
Strategy is important for any institution, though there is debate among researchers about some aspects of the concept (Bess & Dee, 2008). Definitions of strategy tend to focus on setting a plan to achieve long-term goals for the organization as a whole (Bess & Dee, 2008). There are five major theories related to organizational strategy: linear, adaptive, emergent, symbolic and postmodern. The linear model sees strategy as “a planned, intentional effort that seeks to align internal…
Leadership Strategy: William Pasmore It is extremely challenging for business leaders to take the helm of organizations in an unpredictable environment that is characterized by increasing competition and constrained resources. In such a dynamic environment, the risk of failure and lack of a clear direction are inevitable thus an organization needs the right team with a robust leadership strategy. Pasmore (2009, p. 3) describes the best leadership strategy as that which defines the number of…
Strategic Human Resource Management is the close alignment between organizational and HRM strategies, processes, functions and outcomes (Nankervis, A et al. 2013). SHRM is imperative for any organisation to succeed. It is essential that SHRM is addressed in modern organisations and in turn will provide many advantages that will be beneficial and facilitate the growth and success of the organisation. Reaching the goals and objectives, maintaining a competitive advantage and increasing employee…
As part of the United Nations Millennium Campaign, world activists proposed a measure to “[a]chieve, by 2015, universal access to reproductive health” (“Goal 5: Improve Maternal Health” 1). However, 2015 has passed, and “only half of pregnant women receive the recommended amount of antenatal care” (“Goal 5: Improve Maternal Health” 1). This lack of access to proper reproductive health, particularly in developing countries, remains a pressing issue in need of immediate attention not only to…
control the government has on these women. My project focuses on three main points: 1. Who does increased reproductive health care regulation really affect? 2. How do intersectional identities relate to the impacts of said regulation (for example, middle class vs. lower class Latina women, documented vs. undocumented women)? 3. How does education combine with these laws in order to create a health care disparity? This project builds on a previous project in which I…
Introduction Apple is one of the biggest and most successful multinational corporation founded in Cupertino, California, in the United States known all over the world for its achievement in the world of technology. This large corporation was established in 1976 by a young man by the name of Steve Jobs and his partner Steve Wozniak. Apple Inc. deals with art of design and sale of computer softwares, personal computers and a collection of devices that are hand-held such as iTunes, mobile phones,…
in order to be successful. In order to achieve those goals there must be a plan. Strategic planning happens in all types of business. It is a crucial element that if not done correctly, or not monitored could be the reason for a failing company. A company develops a strategic plan in the beginning but as time goes on it can change. This paper will go over the major concepts that involve strategic planning. As well as what challenges a manager faces when implementing organizational change, and…
achieve its core objectives. For example, a local health care institution must consider the most appropriate and effective strategies to help attract and retain clients. Strategic management appraises competitors, sets goals for the present, and projects the future of the organization (Ginter, Duncan, & Swayne, 2013). Effective strategic management brings a sense of organization that allows all organizational stakeholders to play their roles in the achievement of the set goals. The paper…
The degree to which internet business has matured and is constantly developing around the world with new innovations and technologies. The internet business and other plat-forms is continually developing and growing in a rapid speed. The main source of growth and development is innovation. Both PayPal and NTT provide great examples of large firms attempting to recreate themselves as innovative digital companies. These companies are focussed on keeping up with development and growth via…