People Case Studies by topic

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...

Football is the 'world game' and Coca-Cola is the brand name of the world's biggest selling soft drink, so it is hardly surprising that the two...

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

Sodexho is the world’s largest food and management services company. Set up in 1965 by Pierre Bellon with a single catering unit in Marseilles,...

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

Nuclear reactors for the production of energy (electricity) were first used in the mid-1950s. In 2005 the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) was set up...

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...

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

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...

NATS is the UK’s leading provider of air traffic control services. Each year it handles 2.2 million flights and 220 million passengers in UK...

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...

The external environment in which businesses operate is continually changing. Businesses must respond to these changes to remain competitive and continue to meet the...

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

Motivation is a driving force within an individual to do something well. Motivation is particular to an individual so it is important to find...

In 2005 the government brought this work under the control of a new organisation, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NDA does not directly manage...

Today's working world is dramatically different from that of the past. Charles Handy in his book, The Future of Work (1984), warned that the old patterns...

Effective Human Resource Development (HRD) involves matching an organisation's needs with the needs of its employees. For example, an organisation's corporate objectives may include...

Constant change places demands on organisations. To meet these challenges, organisations need to be dynamic and adaptable. They need to have the right people...

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

UNISON Formed in 1993 when three public sector unions joined together, UNISON is the UK's largest union. The merger created a stronger union voice to...

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...

Cummins - a leader in the market for power Operating in B2B markets, Cummins is a leading world-wide designer and manufacturer of high performance diesel...

The term 'learning organisations' has become widely used in recent years. This is applied to businesses that best adapt and change so that the...

The importance of recruitment For McDonald's, people are its most important asset. This is because customer satisfaction begins with the attitudes and abilities of employees...

In the past, many people would expect to undertake the same job for the whole of their working lives. However, today it is widely...

Syngenta is a world-leading plant science business. It is committed to promoting sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. Its purpose is 'bringing plant potential...

Marks & Spencer’s leading position in the highly competitive market-place depends on its ability to stay one step ahead of other retailers, both in...