Sustainability and corporate governance: A comparative evaluation of approach for Dangote Group and Gallagher Group

Sustainability has been resonating within the business community and the academia. Indeed, sustainability has moved from being an ideology to a technique that guarantees business profitability. As corporate social responsibility (CSR) is expanding its frontiers to respond to continued agitation for business to treat the planet and its people with respect, sustainability is no longer optional. This research paper aims to demonstrate the curiosity of the author to develop a project in the area of sustainability and corporate governance; in particular, the correlation between sustainability and corporate governance, with the main objective of embarking on a comparative study of the sustainability approach of two companies from two continents. For this work, the author has in mind to evaluate the sustainability approaches of these companies in their supply chain management. Unlike the conventional approach, an intercontinental perspective on sustainability is rare. Therefore, the primary focus of the research will be to investigate the sustainability practices in the supply chain management of two indigenous companies (Gallagher and Dangote) from two continents. The research will adopt a qualitative method for collecting data and other relevant materials from involved parties and triangulation will be used for the analysis. This investigation could potentially identify similarities and difference in approach to sustainability, which could improve best practices for both companies. The report will highlight areas of advantage for both parties in line with current demand for business to be part of the solution to the problems surrounding people, planet, and profits. The work will conclude with a benchmark document for sustainability

Inserting extant corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities of international oil companies in the Niger Delta Region

In this paper, the author aims to draw on his thesis to discuss extant CSR activities of IOCs in the NDR. The paper presents a compelling insight on the CSR activities of select IOCs in the NDR and how such activities identify in Carroll’s Pyramid of CSR for the purposes of relevance and generalisability. The issue of equitable distribution of oil resources has been very contentious in the NDR within the last couple of decades and its implications can hardly be exaggerated. The paper confirms the salient role of some IOCs in the provision of social welfare packages and the overall development of the region. Furthermore, the paper examines the Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMOU) framework, an approach considered as ``best practice’’ model by IOCs in the region. The model combines IOCs’ expertise with local stakeholder intelligence to achieve the desired results. The author presents a summary of the evolution of CSR in the NDR underscoring the significance of localized ``best practice`` approach. The paper concludes by highlighting the limitations of CSR in the sustainable development of the NDR

Investigating different strategies for increasing sales and customer base

The study primarily discusses about the different strategies that the management of the company can implement in order to boost their customer base and net sales. The main aim of the research is to evaluate different strategies for increasing sales and customer base. A qualitative method was taken for this research, and data was collected with the help of primary and secondary methods. In the primary method, a semi-structured interview was conducted on the organisation’s premises with the store manager and other staff members. The secondary data was collected from books and the internet. The study has an emphasised focus on laying down several goals and objectives that the study plans to achieve. In this study, the researcher has tried to formulate the latest data and information about the company in order to provide the management with the latest insights about customer preferences and techniques that can be used for improving their decision-making process. The study has laid down processes and procedures that were followed in order to prepare the entire study. The key findings of the research are to introduce the new product, give some rewards points and add some more options for customers. The foremost recommendations for the organisation will be to improve communication with their customers, and to use PayWave service and wi-fi facility. Moreover, they should use social media and other platforms to advertise their products and add more features and varieties to the existing product to attract the attention of customers

Inserting Extant Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activities of International Oil Companies (IOCs) in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) in Carroll’s Pyramid of CSR: A Case of Generalizability

In this paper, the author aims to draw on his thesis to discuss extant CSR activities of IOCs in the NDR. The paper presents a compelling insight on the CSR activities of select IOCs in the NDR and how such activities identify in Carroll’s Pyramid of CSR for the purposes of relevance and generalisability. The issue of equitable distribution of oil resources has been very contentious in the NDR within the last couple of decades and its implications can hardly be exaggerated. The paper confirms the salient role of some IOCs in the provision of social welfare packages and the overall development of the region. Furthermore, the paper examines the Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMOU) framework, an approach considered as ``best practice’’ model by IOCs in the region. The model combines IOCs’ expertise with local stakeholder intelligence to achieve the desired results. The author presents a summary of the evolution of CSR in the NDR underscoring the significance of localized ``best practice`` approach. The paper concludes by highlighting the limitations of CSR in the sustainable development of the NDR

Matching demand and supply to maximise profit

Purpose of this research is to find how Frankton fresh organisation can increase the profitability with the help of matching demand and supply. Moreover, which activities they can do to improve supply and demand. There are some major findings of this research which help to give improvement in this organisation. The main findings are how they manage inventory system, shortage of staff, order process, and distributor strategy. This is important part of this research because organisations get an idea about the changes which they have needed to give to maximize the profitability. Time is running fast and this is a cut throat competition. Every time and every organisation want to give changes to get improvement in business. So in this research, there are some recommendations for organisation, like improvement in inventory system, proper air ventilation system, hire more experienced staff, and proper pricing updating in system

Sustainable Infrastructure and capacity building for Development: A Key challenge in the oil...

For a number of years exploration and production (E&P) of oil in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) has had both positive and negative impacts in Nigeria. Achieving equitable distribution of oil revenues among stakeholders has been impossible. Stakeholders include the Nigerian Government, International Oil Companies (IOCs), communities impacted by E&P activities and wider 'disadvantaged' communities in the NDR. Inequitable distribution of revenues has led to confrontation amongst stakeholders. This makes the region and the country unstable. Additionally, infrastructure development, capacity building and environmental degradation are all of critical concern for host communities. While IOCs operating in the region have adopted different approaches to addressing these concerns, the majority of the stakeholders view these approaches as selfish and motivated purely by business considerations. Sustainability considerations in oil E&P activities include economic, environmental, political and social perspectives. It is critical to the future of the NDR and Nigeria as a country. A sustainable development approach would appear to be a likely framework for addressing some of these concerns. This paper explores sustainable development approach within the context of the NDR. In particular, it examines and discusses the role of capacity building in youth education in the NDR and the effects it can or may have on various stakeholders. The paper concludes by outlining the necessary elements of a wider research project aimed at developing a framework for future sustainable development in the Niger Delta and its implications for the development of education in Nigeria.

Supply chain management practices at a café

Café industry is one of the major industry that contributes to the economy of New Zealand. Because of the tempestuous flow of tourists in the country, the organisations has to go through several hurdles to run their business firmly and successfully. The research aims to transverse the supply chain management practices at café industry and the challenges the organisations face while implementing the processes involved in supply chain management. To find the relevant information regarding the supply chain management at the organisations a survey is conducted with the employees and other members that are linked to the supply chain of an organisation. In the survey the focus was to know about the processes that are involved, factors that influence the cost and demand in supply chain and the challenges in the productivity that the organisation come across while managing. In the research the types of suppliers are researched and the technology used by the suppliers. It is also been surveyed if the methods used by the suppliers are ideal for the organisation or not

Analysis of aircraft arrival and delay times

Flight delays are frequent nowadays and it causes major loss for Air New Zealand. The research analyzed various authors views that contributed to the flight delay in Air New Zealand. The delay in flight is directly related to the operation timelines. Air New Zealand should be able to precisely project for their capacity, to avoid congestion in the airports. The flight distance, season, weekday, arrival time and the time spacing between two successive arriving flights are found to contribute to the arrival delay. The main aim of the paper is to analyze various other factors involved in Air New Zealand such as incompetence of aviation systems, inefficiency in handling bad weather, miscommunication between team members, failure to meet aviation rules etc. The weather conditions are found to be the most significant factors that influence the arrival delay due to the destination airport. In the light of this, this study employed the use of secondary research method to collect the various factors that contributed to flight delay in Air New Zealand

Investigating the relationship between brand image and profitability

The aim of the research is to investigate the relationship between brand image and profitability in the case of a cosmetics and skincare store. This research focuses on what effect brand image can have on a store’s economic income, from three aspects. A qualitative method was used to gain information, A questionnaire is the most important research form in this research project. Brand image is an external manifestation of enterprise spiritual culture; the intangible assets of an enterprise, so the store should establish a high degree of brand image. Based on the research result, brand image could be enhanced by strengthening brand management, optimising brand design and attaching importance to product and service quality

Factors to be considered when providing a portal to assist restaurant operations

Purpose of this research is to find how Frankton fresh organisation can increase the profitability with the help of matching demand and supply. Moreover, which activities they can do to improve supply and demand. There are some major findings of this research which help to give improvement in this organisation. The main findings are how they manage inventory system, shortage of staff, order process, and distributor strategy. This is important part of this research because organisations get an idea about the changes which they have needed to give to maximize the profitability. Time is running fast and this is a cut throat competition. Every time and every organisation want to give changes to get improvement in business. So in this research, there are some recommendations for organisation, like improvement in inventory system, proper air ventilation system, hire more experienced staff, and proper pricing updating in system