Europe is expected to become the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world, capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion. These are crucial priorities of the Lisbon Strategy (Renewed Lisbon Strategy: Implementing the Renewed Lisbon Strategy for Growth and Jobs, 2007). According to the EU public sector development initiatives in the period 2008-2009, European Council (European Council, March 2005; MTM Program, 2007) reiterated that simplifying EU legislation and improving the efficiency and transparency of public administrations will significantly strengthen economic competitiveness through encouraging business confidence and improving standards of public service. The challenges of new, knowledge-based public sectors in Europe are forcing developed countries to seek and expand comparative advantages mainly through the intellectual capital of the management of public service institutions so as to be able to continuously incorporate strategic change management issues. Read More….
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Slovenian case of strategic change management in the public sector: Towards the Lisbon Strategy
Filed under Business Strategy, Change Management
A Case Study on Microeconomics
Business Confidence for FDI in India: Abstract: India, with the second largest population in the world, offers huge business opportunities for investors. The ‘protectionist’ government policies held back the pace of economic growth of the country until the true economic reforms started in 1991. Although Indian foreign direct investment (FDI) Read more…
A Case Study on Business Cycle: Davis Service Group
The first decade of the 21st century has been a rollercoaster ride for economic activity. Business confidence was high at the start of the millennium. This was particularly fuelled by the growth of the internet as a means of buying and selling. A lot of companies have developed websites and there has been a rapid increase in online purchasing. Click here to read more…
Filed under Assorted, Industry Specific Cases
Managing firms throughout the business cycle: The Davis Way!
The first decade of the 21st century has been a rollercoaster ride for economic activity. Business confidence was high at the start of the millennium. This was particularly fuelled by the growth of the internet as a means of buying and selling. A lot of companies have developed websites and there has been a rapid increase in online purchasing.
during 2008/9 the rapid growth of world markets came to a halt. Many of the problems stemmed from banks lending money to risky borrowers. When some of these failed to pay back this led to a rapid loss of confidence in the banking system. Banks became reluctant to lend.
The Davis Service Group provides textile maintenance services in the UK and Europe. This includes linen hire, work-wear rental, dust control mat, laundry and washroom services. The Group consists of two main operating companies each with its own directors and executive team.
These two operating companies delegate responsibility and authority to profit centres throughout the Group. Providing essential services enables the company to grow when economic activity is expanding in its various markets.
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Filed under Business Strategy, Concepts, Economics, General Management, Industry Specific Cases
Case Study : Business Confidence for FDI in India
India, with the second largest population in the world, offers huge business opportunities for investors. The ‘protectionist’ government policies held back the pace of economic growth of the country until the true economic reforms started in 1991. Although Indian foreign direct investment (FDI) increased from $129 million in 1991-1992 to $3,449 million in 2001-2002, it did not match the FDI growth rate of other developing nations, especially China. Click here to read more…
