Business Papers

Introduction Best Buy is the largest retail electronics store in the US. It operates in the large-format consumer electronics segment. The company, which was established in 1966, operates through two segments: domestic and international segments. The domestic segment account’s for a bulk of the company’s revenue. The company places its operations into six categories; namely, […]

Introduction In the current world globalization has transformed the way people do business. The level of interdependence among economies continues to increase. Companies that in the past focused on national markets are increasingly being confronted by the issues of standardization and customization as they attempt to venture into the international market. At the same time, […]

Introduction Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Wal-Mart) was incorporated in 1969. The company operates retail stores in different formats around the world. The company operates under a pricing philosophy known as Everyday Low Prices (EDLP). Wal-Mart is organized into three segments: the Wal-Mart International, the Wal-Mart US, and the Sam’s Club. The international segment comprises of the […]

Introduction Social capital is an important pillar in business start-up and entrepreneurial development. It encompasses the ability by the entrepreneur to establish strategic social relationships that have a potential to be transformed into opportunities for business growth. An entrepreneur should choose cofounders wisely to ensure start-up success. Similarly, he should seek help from outsiders while […]

Introduction The nature of the restaurant industry in China The restaurant industry in China has been growing rapidly since the 1970s. Since then, China has been building a reputation as a country whose hospitality industry is well established. This growth was immensely contributed to developments in areas of stock ownership, private ownership, and joint ventures. […]

Abstract Greece is famous for its rich cultural heritage, particularly in relation to its role in the spread of democracy in the Western world. The main elements and dimensions of culture in Greece include religion, ethics, values and attitudes, manners, social structures, customs, and education. The aim of this paper is to analyze major elements […]