http://www.affsphere.com/ Recently Published Articles Under Category: Management http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Management/Small-Business-Management-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Management/Small-Business-Management-1.html Small business management pertains to the independent ownership, supervision and control of assets, resources, products, services, workforce and profits of an enterprise which is not prevalent in its area of operation. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:29:17 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Management/Strategic-Management-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Management/Strategic-Management-1.html Strategic management is the process of specifying an organization's objectives, developing policies and plans to achieve these objectives, and allocating resources so as to implement the plans. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:24:01 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Management/Supply-Chain-Management-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Management/Supply-Chain-Management-1.html A supply chain, logistics network, or supply network is a coordinated system of organizations, people, activities, information and resources involved in moving a product or service in physical or virtual manner from supplier to customer. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:21:00 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Management/Six-Sigma-Black-Belt-Certification-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Management/Six-Sigma-Black-Belt-Certification-1.html At a time when corporate waste is so common as to become a cliche, Six Sigma is teaching businesses common sense ways to cut waste and increase quality and productivity. Because it is a specialized craft with a wealth of industry specific knowledge, applying Six Sigma philosophy to your business requires special training. Six Sigma black belt certification provides the knowledge and the means to understand the process and apply it to your company. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:52:11 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Management/Analysis-and-Strategy-Walmart-in-Germany-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Management/Analysis-and-Strategy-Walmart-in-Germany-1.html Walmart has been a successful retail chain. However, it failed once. It failed in one of the most lucrative markets in the Europe- Germany. The article tries to analyze what went wrong and if time was to be reversed what should have been the strategy of Walmart while entering in Germany. Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:12:28 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Management/Telcom-Sector-Riding-on-Indias-Growth-Story-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Management/Telcom-Sector-Riding-on-Indias-Growth-Story-1.html The India growth story has already got the world to sit up and notice the changing economic scenario. Currently, the flavour of the year seems to be the telecom industry. India adopted a phased approach for reforming the telecom sector right from the beginning. Upcoming services such as 3G and WiMax will help to further augment the growth rate. The government has reiterated the target of 500 million telecom subscribers and 20 million broadband connections by 2010. There exists enormous business potential for telecom companies. India is projected to be the second largest telecom market globally by 2010. Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:03:21 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Money-and-Finance/Securities/The-Look-Of-Professionalism-With-Retractable-Badge-Reels-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Money-and-Finance/Securities/The-Look-Of-Professionalism-With-Retractable-Badge-Reels-1.html Managing a business requires managers and executives to keep themselves updated and ensure that the employees get their salaries on time. However, they (managers and executives) must not ignore the importance of 'appearance'. Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:21:03 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Management/Learn-the-Codes-of-Shifting-Friends-When-You-Get-Promoted-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Management/Learn-the-Codes-of-Shifting-Friends-When-You-Get-Promoted-1.html Are you employed in the corporate world, and get promoted to a higher position? Then you are supposed to gradually disengage from personal relations to your former peers, now your subordinates. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:01:38 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Business/What-You-Should-Know-on-Office-Management-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Business/What-You-Should-Know-on-Office-Management-1.html With office management it is important that you have a good sense of time management. Time management is important when working as an office manager. Office managers are often responsible for completing their own tasks, as well as making sure that all staff members are doing the same. This means that you must be well aware of your time, its importance, and how to get the most out of it. If you regularly find yourself distracted or if you regularly miss important deadlines, a career as an office manager may not be in your best interest. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:00:37 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Management/10-things-to-look-for-in-a-transportation-consultant-Part-1-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Management/10-things-to-look-for-in-a-transportation-consultant-Part-1-1.html Transpiration consultants can play a key role in helping you save time and money. We have found there are 10 major issues you should consider when hiring a transportation consultant. In part 1 of our two part series we will look at the first five. In part two we will review the remainder. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:26:20 EST