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Case Study Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.: Its Strategy During The Covid 19 Pandemic, James I. I. Schaap, Angel F. González
Case Study Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.: Its Strategy During The Covid 19 Pandemic, James I. I. Schaap, Angel F. González
Southern University College of Business E-Journal
Purpose The current paper presents the case of Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. in the domain of gaming, entertainment, and lodging. Together with the top leadership and operators of Monarch, the authors investigated the timeline, business model, and strategic processes of the company, while exploring the markets that the company caters to. The research was focused on the following sub-domains: the company’s growth, business model, strategy, and operations. Design/methodology/approach The authors performed a review of the company’s literature and conducted interviews; for the part on company performance, the authors relied on in-house online data available of their financial statements, and …
The Four Agreements Analysis Los Cuatro Acuerdos De Don Miguel Ruíz, Dulce Morales
The Four Agreements Analysis Los Cuatro Acuerdos De Don Miguel Ruíz, Dulce Morales
Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations
The Toltecs were an indigenous Mexican culture of great warriors and artists with a very unique wisdom on life and behavior, that lived around 1000 years ago. Their extended knowledge on life and behavior certainly can be of help on developing a great leader in any organization based on the four agreements they practiced to better themselves spiritually, emotionally and physically. Therefore, Don Miguel Ruiz did some research of the Toltecs Wisdom and learn more about these four agreements:
- Be impeccable with your word.
- Don’t take anything personally.
- Don’t make assumptions.
- Always do your best.
After learning how to apply …
Society Dilemma Of Computer Technology Management In Today's World, Iwasan D. Kejawa Ed.D
Society Dilemma Of Computer Technology Management In Today's World, Iwasan D. Kejawa Ed.D
School of Computing: Faculty Publications
Abstract - Is it true that some of the inhabitants of the world’s today are still hesitant in using computers? Research has shown that today many people are still against the use of computers. Computer technology management can be said to be obliterated by security problems. Research shows that some people in society feel reluctant or afraid to use computers because of errors and exposure of their privacy and their sophistication, which sometimes are caused by computer hackers and malfunction of the computers. The dilemma of not utilizing computer technology at all or, to its utmost, by certain people in …
An Investigation Of The Effects Of Information System Literacy And Business Process Management On Organizational Performance, Ozel Sebetci
An Investigation Of The Effects Of Information System Literacy And Business Process Management On Organizational Performance, Ozel Sebetci
Journal of Global Business Insights
Information systems bring about many innovation opportunities for organizations. However, there are also several factors affecting these opportunities that need to be investigated. Therefore, taking this necessity as a starting point, the present study was conducted to provide an insight into the associations between Information Systems Literacy (ISL), and the analytical approach, as well as Business Process Management (BPM) usage and organization performance. To this end, a structural model has been developed to define the link between design, methodology and approach structures and study the mediating effect on the relationship between ISL, analytical approach, BPM, and organization performance. A questionnaire …
Modelo De Gestión, Atención, Seguimiento Y Fidelización De Clientes Aplicado A La Empresa Seguridad Atlas, Omar Eduardo Eslava Fuentes
Modelo De Gestión, Atención, Seguimiento Y Fidelización De Clientes Aplicado A La Empresa Seguridad Atlas, Omar Eduardo Eslava Fuentes
Maestría en Administración
El presente documento tiene como propósito el establecer un modelo de gestión, atención, seguimiento y fidelización de clientes aplicado a la empresa Seguridad Atlas, para lo cual se asumió una investigación descriptiva de tipo mixto, ya que se combinan los enfoques cuantitativo y cualitativo, mediante un método deductivo que analiza fenómenos generales para llegar a situaciones particulares, utilizando para ello teorías y principios. El trabajo también utiliza como instrumento de investigación el formato de encuesta para conocer la percepción y valoración de los clientes acerca de la organización. Los resultados obtenidos señalan que a pesar de la aceptación que posee …
Mapse Modelo De Administración De Proyectos En Una Empresa Del Sector Eléctrico, Juan José Bernal Segura
Mapse Modelo De Administración De Proyectos En Una Empresa Del Sector Eléctrico, Juan José Bernal Segura
Maestría en Ingeniería
Este trabajo propone la adaptación de los modelos propuestos por el PMBOK ® Guide cuarta edición y la norma ISO 10006 tomando los elementos básicos que aplican a las empresas del sector eléctrico, dada la necesidad de tener un referente para abordar proyectos en este sector desde el punto de vista de la gerencia de proyectos, tomando como referencia una compañía que desarrolla proyectos para el sector público y privado en el territorio nacional de Colombia, bajo la modalidad de licitación o contratación directa. Esto implica que los usuarios finales son miles de Colombianos que hacen uso del servicio eléctrico …
Segmentation Of Quantity Surveying Professional Services For Focus Strategy And Diversification, Michael Adesi, De-Graft Owusu-Manu, Frank Boateng
Segmentation Of Quantity Surveying Professional Services For Focus Strategy And Diversification, Michael Adesi, De-Graft Owusu-Manu, Frank Boateng
Articles
Purpose – Notwithstanding that numerous studies have focused on strategy in quantity surveying (QS) professional service firms, there is a paucity of investigation on the segmentation of QS professional services. The purpose of this study is to investigate the segmentation of QS services for diversification and a focus strategy formation.
Design/methodology/approach – This study adopts the positivist stance and quantitative approach in which a simple random sampling technique was used to select participants. In total, 110 survey questionnaires were administered to registered professional QS, out of which 79 completed questionnaires were returned for analysis.
Findings – The paper identifies three …
Corporate Prediction Markets For Business Decisions: New Applications, Challenges And Limitations, Jessica A. Zinger
Corporate Prediction Markets For Business Decisions: New Applications, Challenges And Limitations, Jessica A. Zinger
2018
Prediction markets, introduced roughly 30 years ago, are a way to leverage market pricing for information aggregation. Research has shown the markets provide accurate (often superior) forecasts. To date, research has been predominately of an economic nature. Despite numerous articles on the application of prediction markets in businesses (Hewlett-Packard, Google) the management literature has largely ignored the topic. This dissertation follows a three-paper model to begin to address the perceived gap.
Paper one introduces a new application of the market, namely its use as a determinant of employee compensation packages. Employers often claim to utilize a pay-for-performance model. However, principle-agent …
Social Media In The Hiring Process: Uncovering Top Talent Or Lawsuits, Ian U. Anderson
Social Media In The Hiring Process: Uncovering Top Talent Or Lawsuits, Ian U. Anderson
Marriott Student Review
As social media use in the hiring process increases, hiring managers must understand how to use it effectively and legally. Improper use of social media when researching candidates can lead to lawsuits. This article features three key recommendation for effective use of social media in hiring decisions.
Market Analysis, Management Consulting, And Miscommunication, Brian W. Stout
Market Analysis, Management Consulting, And Miscommunication, Brian W. Stout
Marriott Student Review
This article attempts to inform the audience of the importance of market analysis in management consulting. The article states that consulting firms can utilize the power of market analysis as they commit to understand technology, collaborate with researchers to conduct action research, and align market strategies within the consulting firm. This article concludes that by doing these steps consulting firms will lead in their market.
Leadership Style And Employee Turnover A Mythical Relationship Or Reality?, Arwa Alkhawaja
Leadership Style And Employee Turnover A Mythical Relationship Or Reality?, Arwa Alkhawaja
M.A. in Leadership Studies: Capstone Project Papers
Abstract
Employee turnover is one of the most challenging dilemmas organizations have to deal with. A considerable amount of research indicates that turnover is mainly a result of a negative relationship between the leaders and managers in the workplace and their followers. However, seemingly conflicting studies seem to show that employees leave bosses they consider to be good at nearly the same rate as bosses they consider to be bad. If the relationship between the leadership and followers is not the sole factor in an employee’s decision to quit working, what other factors could be the main causes for employee’s …
Appropriation Or Participation Of The Individual In Knowledge Management, Isabel D. W. Rechberg, Jawad Syed
Appropriation Or Participation Of The Individual In Knowledge Management, Isabel D. W. Rechberg, Jawad Syed
Publications and Research
Purpose- This review paper examines whether there is a tendency towards appropriation or participation of the individual in the literature of knowledge management (KM).
Design/methodology/approach- This is a literature review paper. In terms of approach, appropriation in this paper is referred to as the KM tasks assigned to individual employees by the management whereas participation is referred to as KM tasks determined jointly by individuals and management.
Findings- The review suggests that while the participation of individuals is seen as important for KM, the KM discourse and practice is visibly oriented towards the appropriation of individual employees and their knowledge …
Authentic Leadership Style And Its Implications In Project Management, Shamas-Ur-Rehman Toor, George Ofori, Faisal Manzoor Arain
Authentic Leadership Style And Its Implications In Project Management, Shamas-Ur-Rehman Toor, George Ofori, Faisal Manzoor Arain
Business Review
Project leader/manager is vital for project management organization. Project manager should be able to influence the followers positively, manage several activities together, communicate with various stakeholders at the same time, manage conflicts, take difficult and risky decisions, deal with several socio-economic and cultural challenges, handle several deadlines, control the resources, solve disputes, and finally achieve the project objectives. To accomplish these jobs, the project leader must develop an appropriate leadership style which can be employed under such circumstances for effective performance outcomes. Moreover, leadership researchers have argued that current frameworks do not suffice the need to develop future leaders who …