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Summary This analysis of Carpetright plc and Topps Tiles plc has been undertaken in order to choose which one to invest in for the medium or long term, taking on a medium amount of risk. Ratio and financial statements analysis demonstrate that the major problem of Topps Tiles is the great amount of debt and[...]

Introduction  The globalisation of business and commerce has become an increasingly significant reality worldwide: in 2000, the global trade in goods and services reached 25% of world GDP (Govidarajan & Gupta 2000), while in terms of manufactured goods, international trade has multiplied by more than 100 times since 1955 (Schifferes 2007). The rise of globalisation[...]

Introduction This report is aimed at critically analysing the macro, meso and micro business environment of Tesco, one of the largest food and grocery retailers in the world, operating around 4,331 stores. Strategic evaluation tools such as PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces, SWOT and Value Chain analysis have been used by researchers in order to achieve[...]

Introduction  Language is generally considered to be one of the most amazing human attributes. Namely language appears to be an inalienable precondition for the origination and formation of society, full-grown communication process and any sort of further development. The moment some idea or concept is born in the human mind, it is given a certain[...]

Introduction In this paper the impact of dividend policy of the companies on the firm’s share prices is analysed and different views in the context of the semi-strong form of the efficient market hypothesis are contrasted. The overview of the traditional and most recent empirical investigations of the stock market reaction to the dividend announcements[...]

Part – A: The conventional wisdom is that tax incentives are bad in theory and practice as well. Taxation is argued to induce adverse impact, as these actions tend to distort investment decisions. Easson & Zolt (2001) argue that tax incentives often generate ineffectiveness, inefficient and vulnerable to abuse and corruption. Yet tax incentives are[...]

Introduction According Easy Group newsletter (2004) on March 14th Easy group introduced new concept offering customers online DVD rental services. The introduction of new service offer was powered by Video Island who is one of the leading online DVD rental service providers. The present report will discuss the rationale for EasyJet group to launch new[...]

Introduction This work will present a proposal for research looking at the issue of Irish women’s experiences of the initiation of breastfeeding on the labour ward. According to the National Perinatal Reporting System present in Ireland, it is known that, currently, only around 47% of Irish women initiate breastfeeding and it is hoped that this[...]

Chapter 1 I INTRODUCTION The reason for choosing the Automobile industry lies in its current development and future potential of the industry. Various technological changes, the political and economic factors create various imperatives for supply chain architecture and business portfolio management (Nieuwenhuis & Wells, 2003). The major focus of this study will be the analysis[...]

Chapter 1 1. Introduction Collective bargaining is the method which is used by employees to negotiate and bargain better employment conditions with employers. Collective bargaining was predominately practiced by trade unions which consisted of employees, past employees and unemployed professional to enhance their bargaining influence on employers. However, there are findings which suggest that the[...]

Chapter 1 Introduction As Williams (2002) has noted, ‘the idea of delay and disruption within projects is well-known and is often the subject of litigation claims. However, the term is ill-defined, and it is difficult to justify such claims within a legal process.’ Difficulties exist in defining all parts of a disruption claim, and such claims[...]

“Brexit” and the clash between Europeanisation” and national identity in twenty-first century Europe   Rationale behind the dissertation This dissertation would look at the way in which the process of “Europeanisation” directed by the European Union elite has clashed with the new articulations of the concept of national identity in 21st century Europe (Dunt, 2016, p.[...]

Introduction This paper examines Marks & Spencer Plc – an iconic brand and one of the UK’s leading retailers. A general overview of Marks & Spencer is followed by a PESTEL analysis which offers a comprehensive look at the company’s strategic business environment. An in-depth SWOT analysis that assesses both the internal (strengths and weaknesses)[...]

1. Introduction and Background Customer loyalty can be defined as the adherence of customers to a company. Even if businesses make mistakes, loyal customers will not leave. The economy in the United Kingdom has been greatly affected by the recent economic recession and financial crisis. Changes in consumer preferences were observed, the income of families[...]

Abstract The purpose of the research is to find out the impact of economic recession on customer loyalty to banks in the UK. This aim has been reached using methods of statistical analysis and through investigation of primary and secondary data. The methods of analysis that were implemented in the research included regression and correlation[...]