Tug -of- war is a drollery fun filled activity which comprises of pulling the rope from either side by two teams. This activity creates a sense of healthy competition between the rivalries and yet creates a sense of belonging to ones team. This is the core reason why the San Francisco team building involves this activity in their teamwork edifice modules. Precisely, the same quality is expected from an organizational team so as to perform...more
Author: Donna HutchinsonIn life everything must grow in order to survive and thrive. In business, marketing for business growth is the number priority to remaining successful. If you are not growing then your business is most likely suffering a slow, painful decline. But with careful nurturing you can learn to take care of your business and ensure a long lasting life. Here are five growth and marketing strategies that will assist you in your...more
Has the economic instability left you feeling as though there is no hope for the future? Do you dread looking at your investments because of the massive hit that they've taken in recent months? There could be a silver lining to all of this doom and gloom.The only way for you or me to have an impact on our own financial futures is for us to take matters into our own hands. No matter what you hear on the news or read in the papers, the government is not going to solve all of your problems or be able to pay your mortgage, car payment, or light bill for you. The only person that can do these things is you. So what options do you have?1.) Trade Hours For DollarsThis is the traditional method of "making a living." You go to work for 40-50 hours per week and get paid an hourly wage. Now for most people who have accumulated any debt through the years, this method will unlikely get you out of your bleak financial situation.2.) Start Your Own Traditional BusinessYou can devise a plan to start a traditional brick and mortar business. Unfortunately, unless you have the capital upfront, banks are not lending like they used to. Additionally, if you are going to have to employ others, you will...more
How fantastic would it be if you could predict the upcoming rise and fall of real estate in your area?Want to find out when to buy? When to sell?By the time you're finished reading this you, will be changed. After all, a home is your biggest expense and investment, so let's begin!Like any other product, real estate markets are based on inventory,...more
Having a business means you must also be aware that certain risks come with the business. It should be known that business and risk are two observable realities that must always be seen together. Every business owner must be aware of this, whether you are a seasoned business owner or simply a potential business owner. Experience shows that a lot of...more
There is no form of loan in which rates of interests are not charged on it. However, the rate which you pay on the loan will vary with the type of loan and the lender providing the loan. Every business owner should be principally concerned about the rates charged on the loan. That is why it is always advisable to go in for loans which the interest can easily be handled or those that will not call for fines. The rate of interest will however be determined by the amount of interest over the sum borrowed. This is what will normally be used to settle on the rate of interests that you will have to pay.Apart from the above method of settling on the amount of interest, there are also many aspects that will have an effect on what you will finally pay as interests. These will take into account the total sum which you need from the lender, the financial record of your business, the security to guarantee payment of the loan, how you intend to pay pack the loan and your credit score.How Will These Have A Bearing On The Rates You Pay As Interests?The principal that you have to borrow:Every reasonable business owner must know that the total sum which he or she wants to borrow will determine what...more
Ahead of seeking for money to finance a small business, it is necessary to know what a small business is all about. The meaning of this will depend on the location or sphere of operation of the small business. In most cases, the number of personnel...more
One of the greatest tools needed to overcome hurdles in business is to seek for the solutions to surmount these hurdles. Almost every type of business is faced with difficulties. Some seek for solutions and some find it not easy to arrive at the...more
A lot of theories have been propounded and even studies have been advanced on the subject of business expansion. But one that is worth taking note of is the study of Dr Ichak Adizes. In most of his research, he brings out the fact that every...more
4.3 What's the relationship between Strategy and Organizational Learning?Or, as Mintzberg (1987) says: the key is not getting the right strategy but fostering strategic thinking. Or as Shell has leveraged the concept of Learning Organization in its...more
3. Politics and visionHere we need to note two key problem areas. First, there is a question of how Peter Senge applies systems theory. While he introduces all sorts of broader appreciations and attends to values - his theory is not fully set in a...more
2.1 Does IT Impose Any Constraints on Organizational Learning?Huber (1991) notes that "it might be reasonable to conclude that more learning has occurred when more and more varied interpretations have been developed, because such development changes...more