50 short case studies in business management

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dileep Kumar M.
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Analytical Skills ◽  
Or Methodology ◽  
To Come

The Higher Education Institutions that run business management programs in Malaysia is under severe criticism from industry that the passing out management graduates do not have adequate practical exposure to the industry and lack of practical skills to deal industrial issues proactively as the catalyst of change.This indicates that the traditional management education curriculum, as presently constituted, may not be adequately preparing individuals for the challenges they experience as professional managers.To deal with this issue, many management institutes are adopting case study as a pedagogy, a hypothetical or actual business situation to formulate a recommended policy or decision based on the facts and figures provided, to induce practical exposure to the students by simulating case situations, which improve students analytical skills and decision-making skills.A case study in business management course is a rigorous analysis of an incident, situation, person, crisis or any such phenomenon or concept, in relation to industry, business or people in the organisations.It is well related to the management, process or methodology adopted by the organisation stressing analysis of chain of events for better change management in relation to business operation context. The case studies included in this book provides better perspective of various issues and situations in the business field.The cases are written from the field of Organisational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Business Ethics, International Business, Strategic Management, Business Laws and General Management. These case studies are to be thoroughly analyzed by the faculty members before applying that into the classroom. It is expected that the faculty members should refer to the similar case scenarios at local and international levels to stimulate students to have better discussion on the multifaceted issues or situation. Instead of a direct entry into theoretical concepts, the author suggests that the faculty members distribute these cases well in advance and invite students to come for creative discussions and practical solutions.By preparing solutions to case studies, the students will be exposed to a variety of business operations, business process, management roles, and business situations.Thus the case studies can adequately integrate theoretical concepts effortlessly in realistic situations with better referential skills.The 50 cases included in this book can extremely be valuable in preparing students a career in industry by giving better chance to develop analytical and decision-making skills in the classroom that meet up the challenges of industry.

Integration between knowledge management and business process management and its impact on the decision making process in the construction sector: a case study of Jordan

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sami Wasef Abuezhayeh ◽  
Les Ruddock ◽  
Issa Shehabat
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Business Process Management ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate and explain how organizations in the construction sector can enhance their decision-making process (DMP) by practising knowledge management (KM) and business process management (BPM) activities. A conceptual framework is developed that recognises the elements that impact DMP in terms of KM and BPM. The development of this framework goes beyond current empirical work on KM in addition to BPM as it investigates a wider variety of variables that impact DMP. Design/methodology/approach A case study is undertaken in the context of the construction industry in Jordan. A theoretical framework is developed and assessment of the proposed framework was undertaken through a questionnaire survey of decision-makers in the construction sector and expert interviews. Findings The outcomes of this research provide several contributions to aid decision-makers in construction organizations. Growth in the usage of KM and BPM, in addition to the integration between them, can provide employees with task-related knowledge in the organization’s operative business processes, improve process performance, promote core competence and maximise and optimise business performance. Originality/value Through the production of a framework, this study provides a tool to enable improved decision-making. The framework generates a strong operational as well as theoretical approach to the organizational utilization of knowledge and business processes.

Mechanical Handling Engineers—A Case for Engineering Management with Style

1988 ◽  
Vol 202 (3) ◽  
pp. 171-175
Author(s):  
T W Batley
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Engineer ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Future Development ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Profit Sharing ◽  
Engineering Management ◽  
Engineering Company ◽  
Mechanical Handling

This case study concerns a mechanical engineer who has strong views on business management. He purchased a small engineering company in Dunedin, New Zealand, and put into practice his managerial philosophies of worker participation in decision-making and profit-sharing. The paper reviews the progress of the company during its first three years and then discusses the options for its future development.

A Methodology to Improve the Decision-Making Process

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Nikulin ◽  
Paulina Solis ◽  
Mónica López-Campos
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Complex Analysis ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Real Problem ◽  
Good Representation ◽  
Problem Situation ◽  
Simple Task ◽  
Analytical Skills ◽  
Modeling Process

The modeling approach is relevant to support the decision-making process. Modeling requires a structured approach, knowledge and specific analytical skills in order to obtain an appropriate representation of the situation under analysis. Nevertheless, creating a good representation of the reality is not a simple task; it is not trivial to choose an analysis approach since most of decision-makers could have partial lacks information during the different stages of the modeling process. Considering this, we propose a methodology to support the decision-making process by using a novel structured integration of different quantitative and qualitative tools, such as system dynamics, decision theory and the theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ), in order to simplify the modeling process in complex analysis. A case study attempts to illustrate the application of the methodology in a real problem situation, related to the analysis of disasters within the boundaries of Valparaíso City, specifically fires.

scholarly journals Researching the delivery of health and nutrition interventions for women and children in the context of armed conflict: lessons on research challenges and strategies from BRANCH Consortium case studies of Somalia, Mali, Pakistan and Afghanistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle F. Gaffey ◽  
Anushka Ataullahjan ◽  
Jai K. Das ◽  
Shafiq Mirzazada ◽  
Moctar Tounkara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Nutrition Interventions ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Research Challenges ◽  
Conflict Settings ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Women And Children

Abstract Background The BRANCH Consortium recently conducted 10 mixed-methods case studies to investigate the provision of health and nutrition interventions for women and children in conflict-affected countries, aiming to better understand the dominant influences on humanitarian health actors’ programmatic decision-making and how such actors surmount intervention delivery barriers. In this paper, the research challenges encountered and the mitigating strategies employed by the case study investigators in four of the BRANCH case study contexts are discussed: Somalia, Mali, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Discussion Many of the encountered research challenges were anticipated, with investigators adopting mitigation strategies in advance or early on, but others were unexpected, with implications for how studies were ultimately conducted and how well the original study aims were met. Insecurity was a fundamental challenge in all study contexts, with restricted geographical access and concerns for personal safety affecting sampling and data collection plans, and requiring reliance on digital communications, remote study management, and off-site team meetings wherever possible. The need to navigate complex local sociopolitical contexts required maximum reliance on local partners’ knowledge, expertise and networks, and this was facilitated by early engagement with a wide range of local study stakeholders. Severe lack of reliable quantitative data on intervention coverage affected the extent to which information from different sources could be triangulated or integrated to inform an understanding of the influences on humanitarian actors’ decision-making. Conclusion Strong local partners are essential to the success of any project, contributing not only technical and methodological capacity but also the insight needed to truly understand and interpret local dynamics for the wider study team and to navigate those dynamics to ensure study rigour and relevance. Maintaining realistic expectations of data that are typically available in conflict settings is also essential, while pushing for more resources and further methodological innovation to improve data collection in such settings. Finally, successful health research in the complex, dynamic and unpredictable contexts of conflict settings requires flexibility and adaptability of researchers, as well as sponsors and donors.

CO-VALUATION: EXPLORING METHODS FOR EXPERT AND STAKEHOLDER VALUATION

2011 ◽  
Vol 13 (04) ◽  
pp. 619-650 ◽  
Author(s):  
NIENKE VAN SCHIE ◽  
MIKE DUIJN ◽  
JURIAN EDELENBOS
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Knowledge Bases ◽  
Assessment Methodology ◽  
Interactive Approach ◽  
Or Methodology ◽  
Methodological Aspects ◽  
Multiple Actors

Many scholars describe a trend towards stakeholder involvement. Also in Dutch water management, this is expected to generate more support and better-informed information for decision-making. An approach or methodology for the combined involvement of stakeholder and expert inputs in decision-making, however, is lacking (Rinaudo and Garin, 2005; Petts and Brooks, 2006; Leach, 2006; Sabatier et al., 2005; Scholz and Stiftel, 2005). In this article we focus on methodological aspects of an integral stakeholder approach in relation to its expected contribution to decision-making. We describe and analyse an approach of co-valuation for spatial issues, including multiple actors involved. Experiences with this approach in a case study on Dutch spatial water management reconfirm that existing assessment methodology does not provide for the involvement of stakeholder inputs and focuses on expert-based information. An interactive approach of (existing) (e)valuation (methods) may involve these various knowledge bases in assessment.

scholarly journals Transformational Decision Making: A Corporate Success Story In Purchasing

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Diane D. Galbraith ◽  
Fred L. Webb
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Teaching Tool ◽  
Challenging Problem ◽  
Success Story ◽  
History Of ◽  
Management Functions ◽  
Undergraduate Business Students

The purpose of this case study is to provide a pedagogical teaching tool for undergraduate business students to fully comprehend the importance of the business management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling businesses. This case is inspired by events in the history of Rockwell International Corporation. As a major conglomerate struggles to transform itself over a period of eight decades, Rockwell provided a challenging problem for students to solve.

scholarly journals Sexual obsession compulsive disorder: 11 case studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 5907-5911
Author(s):  
Shabnam ◽  
Neelam Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Compulsive Sexual Behavior ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Compulsive Behaviors ◽  
To Come

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a long-lasting disorder characterized by cyclic feelings and compulsive behaviors which lead to momentary relief. One of the recognized feature in obsessive-compulsive disorder is sexual obsessions. Compulsive sexual behavior has not yet received wide consideration from researchers and clinicians. Till date, there have been dearth of formal studies of sexual behavior in OCD. In spite of the scarcity of research, many patients with sexual obsession do present for the treatment and mental health professionals in any setting are likely to come across patients with this disorder. The present study aims to affirm that sexual obsessions are prevalent clinical features in OCD that arise sex based symptoms. For that purpose, the data was composed from 11 patients, in which the symptoms were existent for more than 1 year. The data was collected in the form of history taking Structured Clinical Interview, that has been a part of case study method. It was found that the patients display an obsession with the sexual acts and feel discomfort if unable to control their urges which later affect their personal and social functioning. So this paper will focus and summarize sexual behavior in OCD with the help of case studies.

scholarly journals The prioritization and categorization method (PCM) process evaluation at Ericsson: a case study

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 377-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jens Ohlsson ◽  
Shengnan Han ◽  
Harry Bouwman
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Process Improvement ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Management Decision ◽  
Organizational Setting ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business Context ◽  
Management Decision Making

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate and evaluate the prioritization and categorization method (PCM), which facilitates the active participation of process stakeholders (managers, owners, customers) in process assessments. Stakeholders evaluate processes in terms of effectiveness, efficiency and relevance against certain contextual business and industry factors. This collective evaluation serves as a foundation for the management decision-making process regarding process improvement and redesign. Design/methodology/approach The PCM is examined based on a case study at Ericsson. In total, 55 stakeholders, representing different organizational levels and functions, assessed eight core processes. Follow-up interviews and feedback after the evaluation sessions were collected for triangulation purpose. Findings The PCM helps Ericsson evaluate its processes within business context and industry environments. The results show that, to realize seamless end-to-end processes in the eight assessed processes, Ericsson has to make a greater effort to improve its process structures, governance and culture for fulfilling the needs of future business. Ericsson Steering Group is satisfied with the insights provided and has decided to train more stakeholders to use PCM. Research limitations/implications This research is based on a single case within a specific organizational setting. The results may not be necessary generalizable to other business and industry settings. Organizations need to configure PCM in consideration of their own processes and business contingencies to explore and fulfil their process improvement purposes. Originality/value This paper presents a new context-aware, easy-to-use and holistic method for business process management (BPM), the PCM. The method requires the active engagement of stakeholders, it focusses on developing dynamic BPM capabilities and fully embeds organizational contingencies and contextual factors in the decision-making regarding BPM. This paper contributes a novel method to explorative BPM.

EXAMINING THE PROCESSES OF NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION: THE K. C. CONFECTIONERY CASE IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amrita Mahabir ◽  
Dinesh Soodeen ◽  
Natalie Persadie
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
New Product ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Teaching Case ◽  
Food And Beverage

Teaching case studies are a great way to implement active learning tactics. Writers describe case studies as complex examples, giving insight into the context of a problem and illustrating the main point. It provides student-centred activities based on topics that demonstrate theoretical concepts in an applied setting. This paper is concerned with exploring and promoting the teaching of new product development (NPD) and innovation using case studies in one of the universities in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T). The aim of this paper is to create the first local teaching case study, accompanied by an instructor’s manual. The outcome is a six-page case study, validated by undergraduate and postgraduate students, which examined the NPD and innovation processes at K. C. Confectionery Limited (KCC), a T&T based food and beverage manufacturing company.

The Case Study

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Joseph Brady
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Real World ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Traditional Lecture ◽  
Active Teaching ◽  
Simulated Environment ◽  
Real World Problem

Today's complex and global corporate environment requires business students to enter the workplace with more diverse skills and the ability to make useful decisions in their careers. The old adage of speaking “to” students in a classroom through straight lecturing is becoming less relevant in today's dynamic world. Rather, students must be engaged in the classroom and educators should provide the opportunity to enhance their decision making skills through real world problem solving. One way to do this is through the methods of active teaching and the utilization of case studies. Case studies are a story, or a narrative, that can induce higher critical thinking and engagement in the classroom and can prepare students for their careers by helping them make real world decisions in a simulated environment. This chapter focuses on the fundamental differences between traditional, lecture-based teaching and the importance of active learning in higher education.

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