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Exploring the relationship between strategic management and firm identity

There is a symbiotic relationship between firm identity and strategic management. The relationship is in two forms which are mutually influential and mutually reliant.

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Information Technology Projects Restart

Nobody needs to restart a noteworthy IT project. Doing as such brings a wide range of potential outcomes, from item or administration rollout postponements to startling expenses and a decrease in staff resolve. In any case, though, there are times when it's the best decision for advancing.

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Marketing: Perceptual/Position Mapping

Branding an organization is one of the critical functions of the marketing department. Revieiwng the company (product) brand in relation to competitors and getting a clear vision of where the brand is situated helps identify many elements of the marketing strategy. Creating a perceptual/position map provides a graphic illustration of the organization/product position within the market place where it is competing.

Jordanna Sheermohamed

Jordanna Sheermohamed, member of LIGS University Board of Trustees

Interview with Jordanna Sheermohamed, member of LIGS University Board of Trustees, member of Weather Forecast Solutions (President and Lead Meteorologist), Associate Professor, former Director of Operations, and former Academic Program Director.

Aloha, could you please introduce yourself to our readers?

Hello, I’m Jordanna Sheermohamed. I’m a meteorologist that owns and operates a private weather company which provides weather and environmental support for both the government and the private sector.

Leader & Manager: What’s the difference?

G. R. Jones in his 1995 work Organizational Theory defines management to be ‘the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling of resources to achieve goals effectively and efficiently”. The definition seems to place leader as a subset of manager.

Marta Gellova

Marta Gellova, member of LIGS Board of Trustees

Interview with Marta Gellova, member of LIGS University Board of Trustees, President of the European Financial Planning Association (EFPA), Czech Republic, and Board member of EFPA Europe

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Welcome on board Gary D. Robinson, Ph.D. new LIGS University Provost and Vice-President

On October 1st, 2018, Honolulu, Hawaii, US – LIGS University warmly welcomed Gary D. Robinson, Ph.D. as a new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. “Gary Robinson has vast experience in Higher Education and in positions of leadership. We are happy to welcome him on board as our new colleague”, said Pavel Makovsky, President of LIGS University.

The Effects of Budgetary Control on Effectiveness of NGOs in Ghana

Many organizations believe that budget control is essential for corporate internal controls as such; it ensures judicious utilization and proper distribution of available resources to the organization.

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The Role of Leadership in Project Management

A project in any business organization is a vital and critical undertaking that require concentration and full dedication from all participants because the success or failure of any business project determines the direction that the particular firm takes in the current and future business environments.

Leadership Traits for Organizational Success

Leadership is a vital aspect for development and success of any business organization.