The Rivals

strategy. By definition, operational effectiveness (OE) means performing similar activities better than rivals perform them (Porter, 1996). The ultimate goal of achieving OE is to enhance profitability. And two major ways are mentioned in the article, delivering…

bullying. Dating is shown with members of both groups and rival groups. Teen sexuality is shown with Rizzo and Kenickie having sex and Danny trying to grab Sandy’s chest. Stereotypes are shown throughout the movie due to the rival groups and different cliques. Bullying is also shown in this film due to each group bullying one another and other people. Different cliques and groups are shown with the T-birds, Pink Ladies, jocks, cheerleaders, and rival…

It has been debated who had the most impact on the ending of the family feud in the famous Shakespeare play of Romeo and Juliet. In the story of Romeo and Juliet no other than Friar Lawrence had the most impact in ending the family feud. This is because the Friar had married Romeo and Juliet. The Friar had created the plan containing Juliet's "fake death", and at the end of the story the Friar informed everyone the love story between Romeo and Juliet. Moreover, The Friar had married Romeo and…

for the real game, I talked the president of soccer club into organizing soccer match on campus. Unfortunately, our team lost in the first game with a score of 0-3. The failure pushed me to find effective ways to win next game against a stronger rival. However, I did not realize that a bigger problem awaited us. The next day, I organized a morning training as usual. After 20 minutes, a few showed up. After 45 minutes, only 4 members were collected. When I contacted the others regarding their…

The term sustainable competitive advantage refers to the firm’s ability to establish platform for the higher productivity both in terms of employees and in organizational context that leads to higher profits as compare to their rivals and competitors. The source of competitive advantage could be anything ranging from firm’s ability to have world class production system and facility in place to having goof market offering that has both potential and desire by the customers. A sustainable…

Star status and our record shows crystal clear that we were not ready for the ocean of skill but rather showed we should stick in our quiet, desolate puddle. My theory on why my team’s numb skulled coaches entered us is that most of our divisions rivals were in the tournament so they thought, “hey this is our chance to show our worthiness, why not prove ourselves.” First we played the legendary Cavaliers, a team from Charlottesville with a rather fitting name. It was summer and 70 degrees at 6…

Patrick Henry at a Debate in the Virginia Ratifying Convention, June 5 1788, and James Madison, in the Federalist, Number 10, 1787 represent two different perspectives on the ratification of the constitution. Anti-federalists and federalists were opposing forces in the ratification process. Anti-federalists wanted to prevent the constitution from being ratified while the federalists favored a strong central government and the passage of the constitution. Anti-federalists were against the…

On January the 5th 1066, King Edward "The confessor," of England died. King Edward had ruled England for 19 years and when he died, it was unknown who would be crowned King of England. The battle between three rivals for the throne was known as The Battle Of Hastings. The first person who claimed he should be King was Harold Godswin. He was second-in-command. He was also the brother in law of King Edward. Harold stated that when King Edward was dying he said to him: "Into's Harold's hands I…

Recently, attention has been given to plans for improving the public schools by allowing parents to choose where their children attend school through a school voucher system. The education voucher system exists when a government provides payment to families that allow their children to attend a private or public school of their choice. The payment is in the form of a voucher that can be given directly to the parents of the child, or indirectly to the school of choice. The purpose of the voucher…

and/or learning and experience curve advantages over rivals. What to look for in Identifying Company’s Strengths  Proprietary technology/superior technological skills/important patents.  Cost advantages over rivals.  Product innovation capabilities.  Proven capabilities in improving production processes.  Good supply chain management capabilities.  Good customer service capabilities.  Better product quality relative to rivals.  Wide geographic coverage…