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The recruitment and selection process in the mining sector in Zimbabwe has proven to be a challenge to both the management and the prospective employees. The mining sector is one industry that is of interest to the author as it contributes over half of the country’s Gross Domestic product. Employment in Zimbabwe is very high in the world due to the poor performance of the economy which is a result of mismanagement of the country. This paper seeks to examine the challenges that are faced by the prospective employees when seeking for jobs in the mining sector and also the challenges that the management faces in the recruitment and selection process. After the examination of those challenges, the author will provide a detailed analysis of the root causes of these challenges and then at the end provide recommendations in order to fix the challenges. This paper will also serve as one of the basis of further study of the recruitment and selection process in the mining sector in Zimbabwe
Mit der hier vorliegenden Bachelorarbeit sollte herausgefunden werden, ob der deutsche Leuchtenmarkt ein potenzieller Markt für den Einsatz von Kleb- und Dichtstoffen ist. Ziel war es, der Sika Deutschland GmbH, nach durchgeführter Forschungsarbeit eine klare Empfehlung für oder gegen einen Einstieg am deutschen Leuchtenmarkt aussprechen zu können. Um diese Aussage zu tätigen, wurden zahlreiche Informationen über die Leuchtenindustrie gesammelt. Diese Informationen wurden durch Analysen und Expertengespräche beschafft. Anschließend wurde die Sika Deutschland GmbH über verschiedene Analysen genauer betrachtet. Im Anschluss wurden die gewonnen Informationen, über das Unternehmen und über die Leuchtenindustrie, miteinander abgestimmt.
This thesis investigates what measures a third-party logistics (3PL) provider has to take in order to be able to acquire contracts in foreign countries for further growth of its business. This study is being carried out on behalf of a German medium-sized 3PL provider whose strategic objective is to acquire especially those contracts which have not been outsourced to other 3PL providers by the customer before. This is due to the fact that it is difficult to replace another 3PL provider owing to a customer’s high switching costs. A general global marketing process is being applied for investigation. This process is adapted to the specific case of a 3PL provider by results of expert interviews conducted with different employees at the headquarters as well as two foreign subsidiaries of the company. Based on this process, the author derives general recommendations for the company. The conclusion of this thesis is threefold. First, general recommendations including early market entry, preparation through intense market research and the creation of a competitive advantage are given. Second, a plan of action is proposed on what measures have to be taken when participating in a foreign tender. Finally, a decision tree on how foreign tenders can be evaluated with respect to the company’s strategic objective is suggested.
Globalization and digitalization are two major trends shaping organizations today. Information systems are heavily influenced by globalization because of the crucial role they play in many organizations operating in an increasingly international environment. One way this is demonstrated is through different usage behaviour displayed in different cultural backgrounds. The purpose of this study is to determine how cultural differences influence the use of information systems through the Technology Acceptance Model. Insights into differences in user behaviour are able to contribute to a better understanding of operating, developing and managing information systems.
The study is based on a mixed methods approach to empirical research using primary and secondary data. A literature review was used to establish a theoretical foundation of concepts regarding the key points of the study. Subsequently, two expert interviews have been conducted with the departments responsible for most of the information systems operated at the Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences with the objective to collect information about the provided services. It has been revealed that there is a movement towards expanding services to mobile devices. A survey was carried out to measure and analyze usage behaviour and attitudes of business faculty students towards the information systems. Based on path analysis of the collected data, an extended version of the Technology Acceptance Model has been developed with social influence as additional variable. The results show that different cultural dimensions impact the approach to use an information system differently characterized by the degree of support for the Technology Acceptance Model and the emphasis on either traditional factors or social influence. Finally, the survey has revealed general support for mobile learning information systems as an instrument to access information.
The main objective of this thesis is to investigate and analyze the professional journey of thirteen foreign doctors and the opinion of a German doctor, to explore how their integration process has been into the German labor market, taking into account their personal experiences; especially what they thought was helpful and the obstacles that they encountered during their journey, and to make recommendations for hospitals to help them address the integration of foreign doctors, something that should be done as soon as possible, due to the rising amount of foreign physicians coming to Germany to cover the many open positions that can no longer be filled by the local population.
The thesis is divided in four large sections; the first serves as a basis to understand the problem of the shortage of physicians in Germany; the second one is a literature review taking into account the migration of health professionals, cultural standards, intercultural competence and communication, the different acculturation strategies that immigrants use, inpatriation and integration, and last the management of diversity in healthcare; the third one has to do with the methodology that was used; and the last two parts encompass the findings and recommendations.
In conclusion, it can be said that recruiting foreign physicians is a very good way of approaching the actual shortage of physicians that exists in Germany. However, it is imperative that health care organizations, are aware that the integration process of foreign doctors and the adaptation of the whole organization to this new working environment is of extreme importance to provide the quality care that is expected at any health care institution, and it is imperative that hospitals recognize the need to include diversity management and a Willkommenskultur as vital pillars for the organization.
In the 21 century, global companies are spreading all over the world for the sake of chasing profits. Driving by the desire of new market & profitability, they struggle in the business world by competition, merge, innovation and utilize all the resources that available. Among them, hidden champions are winners in this period. However, it also needs to be asked for the hidden champions, will they been succeed in a totally different market? The answers came with new market in China, which will verify their belief. Coming into China, into different markets, is an inevitable step for most hidden champions, for development and defend themselves as champions.
This thesis mainly gives the hidden champions that working on Chinese market or going to this market a brief intro about the local situations, competition existed, entry & marketing strategy, and hidden champion real cases. In the following chapters, you could found: The definitions & characteristics of hidden champions, learning that what build the family business into the most successful business in niche industries;
The Chinese business historical moments, what makes the Chinese business culture today, and today’s business situations in China.
The entry strategies for foreign companies getting into China, discussing the different forms from licensing business to the wholly-owned subsidiary and their pros & cons.
The marketing strategies typically for hidden champion companies in China, applying the classic marketing management theories & localization situations in China.
Real hidden champion company case in hidden champion cluster in China, the current situation and value chain analysis.
New trend marketing risks & chances in China for 21 century, digitalization & cyber – physical system development.
Kreatives Schreiben
(2016)
Die vorliegende Arbeit hat das Ziel, den Best Practice Austausch im Marketing durch eine dialog-optimierte Plattform zu verbessern. Dazu wurde die definierte Plattform umstrukturiert, um eine gezieltere Nutzung gewährleisten zu können. Außerdem wurde eine Handlungsempfehlung zur Förderung des Austauschs auf lange Sicht abgegeben.
Im theoretischen Abschnitt der Arbeit wurde die Verbindung von Wissensmanagement und Best Practice beleuchtet und ihre Auswirkung auf die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit eines Unternehmens illustriert. Darüber hinaus wurde die Rolle der internen Kommunikation in einer allgemeinen Community of Practices thematisiert. Daraufhin wurden die Funktionen von Web 2.0 erläutert, die in Unternehmen den Austausch von Informationen, Erfahrungen und Wissen unterstützen.
Zur Ermittlung des aktuellen Ist-Zustands von Best Practice Austausch auf einer Plattform, wurden im praktischen Abschnitt dieser Arbeit drei qualitative explorative empirische Forschungsmethoden angewendet: Datenanalyse anhand eines Reportings der aktuell genutzten Plattform, Experteninterview mit Mitarbeitern vom Marketing (aus der Zentrale und international) sowie der technischen Abteilung Business Process und eine Fallstudienanalyse über Austausch auf einer internen Plattform. Die Umstrukturierung und die Handlungsempfehlung basieren auf diesen gewonnenen Daten.
Schlussfolgernd kann behauptet werden, dass eine Plattform den Best Practice Austausch nur unterstützen und nicht antreiben kann, wenn die interne Kommunikationskultur den Austausch und die Zusammenarbeit nicht fördert. Außerdem spielt Wissensmanagement dabei eine wichtige Rolle, damit Mitarbeiter die festgelegte Plattform effizient nutzen können. Anreiz und Belohnungssysteme zum Austausch vervollständigen diese Maßnahmen.