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Temporal Flexibility: According to Torrington et al (2009), temporal flexibility is the type of flexibility that involves the pattern of hours worked to be respondents to the needs of both employers and employees, thus where the number and hours worked varies (Rees and French, 2010). Organisations use this type of flexibility to cover maternity leaves, or long-term sick absence (Pilbeam and Corbridge, 2010) This could be seen in zero hour contracts, part-time work, shift work and flexi-time.…

Would you imagine being imprisoned and physically tormented when you are pregnant? There is so much negativity spreading across the natural world and it seems as if there is no end to it. Premarin a prescription for cruelty. Also known as “PMU” a drug prescribed to women worldwide as a hormone replacement therapy and the pregnant mares are used brutally to produce this drug. Why are humans becoming so inhumane? Alice Walker’s essay “Am I Blue” is a voice of anger and concern for the solitude and…

And also they are using musical backgrounds to attract customer concern. And also clients are using music videos to promote their products. In music videos we can see some products are showing by the actors and musicians for the purpose of persuading the customers. And also they are sponsoring reality shows like X factor, got talent etc. Some elide class products are promoting in fashion shows, parties for high class people and some first class shopping malls and hotels because their target…

The word Theory is defined as a set of propositions, assumptions or facts that provides a plausible or rational explanation of casual relationships between groups of observed events. In other words it is a fact or principle that is presented as true but not known or proven to be true. (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theory) From the Greek word ‘Thoros’ (spectator) the origin of the world stresses that all theories are mental models of the anticipated reality. There are many types of…

Businesses today focus on maintaining satisfied as well as loyal customers to ensure effectiveness in the midst of steep competition. Companies now with the implementation of apt customer management strategies could significantly emphasise on gaining competitive advantage. In order to meet their objectives they should primarily understand the nature and expectations of the customer. Customer centric approach has time and again proved effective and businesses have benefited by considering such…

(Lee et al 2005). The latter is a great example of relationship marketing, not only does it reward returning consumers with ‘point' that maybe exchanged for goods or holidays, but it does so by bringing together several partner organizations including Sainsbury's, Debenhams and BP. Some theorists such as Peppers and Rogers (1993), Lynch and Mitchell (1997) claim that although they make sense, they are essentially just another costly marketing promotion, based on the fact that competitors would…

1. Introduction Under the globalisation and very integrated relation ship between individual companies in amost all industries, more and more companies adopted new business models which focus on their core competitiveness, while outsource the less important operations and services to third parties. In manufacturing, this means that companies are changing themselves from single plants into domestic and international contract manufacturer. Under such circumstance, sourcing from suppliers from all…

1. Presentation This current report's point is to examine the principle issues Marks & Spencer (M&s) confronts in its business surroundings. So as to indicate the most discriminating issues the report is separated into a few segments, beginning with an examination of the more extensive macro and micro environment prompting concentrate on inward hierarchical issues a short time later. Hence, a more extensive picture is analyzed first and afterward contracted down to more definite examinations as…

A strong brand image is very important to any retailer as a recognised, trusted and respected brand ensures customers can be certain that they know what to expect with their chosen retailer and can give the retailer a competitive advantage. Successful businesses such as Coca Cola have a powerful brand image and can be identified all over the world and always remain in the top 10 of the best global brands. The brand of any retailer should not just be seen as their logo or slogan but seen as an…

Ethical behaviour is defined by principle centred relationships that are morally good and healthy for consumers, suppliers, employees of and communities surrounding a business. Ethical behaviour also supports sustainable situations a business profits from such as farming and treatment of animals and the environment. If companies do not publish a CSR report they often have a Code of Ethics stating principles of good practice relating to all their activities. The below model by Fisher and…