Product Development Curve, The
This clip explores the product development cycle, from the accumulation of ideas to product testing.
Product Lifecycle, The
This clip looks at the product lifecycle, noting that its predictability gives the small business owner a valuable planning tool for pricing, promotional activities, and distribution policies.
Step by Step
Learn how to understand and use the two influences for buying -- "emotional" and "rational."
Strategic Planning
Strategic planning, which often involves looking three to five years into the future, is critical if an organization is to take advantage of opportunities when they arise.
Human Resources Case Study: Four Seasons Hotel
As anyone connected with the Four Seasons Hotel operation will attest, there is nothing casual about the Four Seasons' employment process. It is thorough and in-depth. The goal is to find employees who not only have the technical skills to do the jo...
Human Resources and Planning
The notion that an organization's human resources are vital assets that should be included in each aspect of strategic planning sounds logical and obvious. But, in reality, the idea of integrating human resources into the fabric of strategic plannin...
Impact of Government Policy and Social Issues on Productivity
Because productivity tends to be a national issue, there's an ongoing debate about what role government should play. Clearly, government policies in areas such as interest rates, taxation, capital investment and tariffs have a major impact on produc...
Human Resources and the Law
Once the recruitment and hiring process begins, a whole host of laws and regulations comes into play. The most visible of these are mandates related to equal employment opportunities for minorities and those with disabilities.
Human Resources: Morale and Motivation
Morale in the workplace depends primarily on the working conditions that management creates. In most cases, the deciding factor is whether management treats employees as valued resources, and tries to provide meaningful, satisfying work, or instead ...
Impact of Management on Productivity
Managerial practices exert a major influence on productivity. Managers who listen well and encourage employees to take ownership of their work and contribute their ideas often see employee productivity increase.