Examples of report

Dr. Lalith Senaweera

Globalisation
The term globalisation came into common use
in the twentieth century, but in practise
companies have been expanding globally for
longer and it is has been around since 1400s.
Many commenters say that this phenomenon
isnt as simple, and fails to take into account
globalisation as a multi-layered process, which
encompasses elements of technology, science
and innovations over time (Guttal, 2007;
Hebron and Stack, 2011; Martens et al, 2010).

Globalisation
However more recently a new
distinct form of globalisation has
been suggested, it is consistent with
the rise of the BICs (Brazil, India,
China and South Africa), in particular
China and the notion of Chinese
capitalism with its features of social
formation (Henderson et al., 2013).

Globalisation
In conclusion globalisation is an
activity of assimilation by global
corporations into the world economy.
Many commentators state it is a
multi-layered process; the world is
interconnected via current and
emerging technology (RAM, 2014),
science and innovations (Guttal,
2007; Hebron and Stack, 2011;
Martens et al., 2010).

Globalisation
Another common feature noted by
numerous commentators is what has
been termed globalisation with
Chinese characteristics (Solomon,
1994; Lui and Fang, 2009; Henderson
et al., 2013).

Leadership: The Evolution of

Leadership in the Modern World.
Carlyles (1907) Great Man theory
was developed out of the research of
great leaders, and the desirable
leadership traits they demonstrated.
This trait theory of Carlyles had
become what many academics posited
as the continued and necessary basis
for any subsequent research on the
subject (Judge et al., 2002).

Leadership: The Evolution of Leadership

in the Modern World.
Stogdill (1948) worked to expand the trait
theory, and bring forth the idea that while
reoccurring traits do allow for comparison;
there are other favorable qualities that
good leaders demonstrate and can
continue to develop over time.
Transactional leadership or task oriented
leadership is most closely related early trait
based leadership research (Eagly,
Johannesen-Schmidt and van Engen, 2003).

Leadership: The Evolution of

Leadership in the Modern World.
In summation, the vast topic of
leadership has been researched
extensively for centuries. While
academics will debate terminology or
relative importance of certain ideals;
the fact is that leadership with
remain a strong point of contention
as long as humans are on this Earth.

New Thinking in Strategic

Management
The challenges of todays businesses
such as globalization, increased
competition, compromised profit
margins and technological advances
are well documented by both
academics, (Kim & Mauborgne, 2005;
Tassabehji & Isherwood, (2014) and
business leaders, IBM (2010,2012).

New Thinking in Strategic

Management
Thompson, (2014) purports that there is
no distinct definition of strategy, although
there have in fact been numerous
attempts to define strategy.
In a recent study, Tassabehji & Isherwood
(2014) examined the practical use of
strategic tools by managers, and
concluded that the use of traditional tools,
for example Porters Five Forces are the
most commonly used.

New Thinking in Strategic

Management
Ultimately, there is little evidence to
approve or disprove the application of CT
to strategy development. Currently, few
strategists have supported the further
study of CT, limiting further research
(Hammer, Edwards & Tapinos, 2012).
A number of academics are more recently
exploring the extent to which business
model innovation will replace strategic
analysis (Abraham, 2012).

New Thinking in Strategic

Management
In conclusion, the IBM report,
Leading Through Connections,
shows that businesses that continue
to be successful are exploring
innovation, becoming more
customer- centric and engaging their
employees.

THE POWER OF PEOPLE IN

ORGANIZATIONS
The role of people play a significant
part in an organizational success (Storey
et al., 1998) which makes them a critical
resource in an organization (Pfeffer,
1995 cited in Cardy et al., 2007).
Considering the values people bring to
an organization, the focus of human
resource management has shifted from
tasks to people (Cardy et al., 2007).

THE POWER OF PEOPLE IN

ORGANIZATIONS
Another relevant perspective is treating
employees as internal customers of the
organization (Cardy et al., 2007).
This perspective helps in serving the
customers of an organization in a better way.
For instance, organizational efforts to provide
enhanced customer services depends majorly
on the flexibility and differential thinking on
the part of the employees which in turn
provides customer satisfaction (Cardy et al.,
2007).

THE POWER OF PEOPLE IN

ORGANIZATIONS
Identifying particular skills and
knowledge of individuals and
allocating them respective roles is an
important aspect in managing
resources (Dobre,2012).
So it is evident that both the
approaches have their own values
and should exist in conjunction
rather than separately (Jenkins and
Delbridge, 2013).

THE POWER OF PEOPLE IN

ORGANIZATIONS
In conclusion, it is also important for
organizations to choose people who
fulfill their requirements and provide
value to the workplace to enhance
organizational culture (Dobre,2012).

Waste minimization-A way forward

to Sustainability
The majority of waste is produced increasingly
by industry and commerce with the continuing
economic growth (DETR, 2000b), but over half
of the waste produced were disposed by
landfill, although the percentage is less than
few years before (Defra, 2005).
More sustainable waste management practices
were introduced by the establishment of waste
minimisation clubs (WMC) to help a range of
companies be more effective in cost savings
(Phillips et al., 2006).

Waste minimization-A way forward

to Sustainability
The awareness of environmental
legislations would be raised, and business
culture and attitudes to sustainable
management would be positively changed
(Henningsson et al., 2004).
The key points to enhance corporate
sustainability are financial viability and
the effectiveness of environmental
approaches (Clelland, Dean and Douglas,
2000).

Waste minimization-A way forward

to Sustainability
In conclusion, as discussed
minimizing waste production in
industry provides significant financial
savings by improving resource
efficiency during production process
and reducing cost in waste disposal
such as landfill.