People Case Studies by topic

Direct selling Amway was set up in 1959, with only a disused service station as a base. Today, Amway is one of the world's largest...

This case study examines the way that a multi-product, multi-national company has developed an integrated Corporate Publicity Programme to improve communications both externally and...

In 1985 the first mobile phone call was made on the Vodafone network. This is now one of the largest telecommunications companies in the...

National Grid is one of the world's largest utilities. It focuses on the delivery of energy (gas and electricity) safely, reliably, responsibly and efficiently....

Sheffield Forgemasters International Ltd (SFIL) is a steel producer and engineering company. Based in South Yorkshire, the heartland of traditional steel production, the company...

For these individuals, the workplace of the future will be quite different from that of the past. For example, there will be a continuing...

Differences can come from individual characteristics and life experiences, such as where you went to school or where you live. Being married or in...

In a rapidly changing business environment decision-takers in large organisations are recognising that, in order for their company to succeed, they need to develop...

Tesco is the UK’s leading retailer, serving millions of customers every day. It also employs more people than any other company, with over 300,000...

A critical issue in the development of a successful working relationship is whether we believe we are treated differently from someone else, not because...

Is that your view of trade unions? Really? And you don't know of trade unions with more women members than men? So: Where has your...

Change is something that happens in businesses all of the time. Change can occur in an organisation’s internal or external environment. As a result,...

This study focuses on the way in which Philips has transformed its organisation and culture in order to flourish in the modern competitive world....

A successful business understands its market and how best to differentiate its product so as to appeal to its target audience. It also knows...

other countries’ products are becoming increasingly sophisticatedinternational trade in services is set to growmodern products need a well-educated, well-informed workforce to produce themother countries...

People spend a considerable part of their lives at work, so it is not surprising that they expect to be rewarded and satisfied with...

The New Deal Unemployment is one of the worst social evils. It saps the self-confidence and motivation of those it affects directly and has knock-on...

Organisations ought to consist of people working together in an atmosphere of open co-operation. At first glance there doesn’t seem to be any commonality...

Tarmac was established in 1903 and is the UK's leading supplier of building materials and aggregates to the building industry. Tarmac is most often associated with...

As markets become increasingly competitive it is essential that employers and employees have a good working relationship and are pulling in the same direction. The employment...

UNISON works with both employers and employees to ensure that public service workers receive a fair deal. A big advantage for any worker represented...

This case study covers the role played by Trade Associations in the UK economy. It draws on examples from four contrasting industrial and service...

Asda is the UK’s second largest supermarket. It was founded in 1949 under the name of Associated Dairies and Farm Group but shortened this...

The Arcadia Group Limited is one of the UK's largest fashion retail companies with over 25,000 employees, 2,000 outlets throughout the UK and a...

Enterprise Rent-A-Car (Enterprise) was founded by Jack Taylor in 1957 in the basement of a car dealership in St Louis in the USA. The...

What is insurance? Life is full of risks. Insurance can provide security against some of these risks. For example, motor insurance provides cover for certain...

RWE npower is a leading energy company in the UK. It is part of the German-owned RWE, one of Europe's leading utilities. Part of...

A Nottingham County Surveyor, Edgar Purnell Hooley, discovered tarmac by accident in the early 20th century. He found a barrel of tar had spilled...